Tag Archives: Smoky Dacus

Smoky Dacus – Drum Pioneer

Posted on November 5, 2026 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: In 1982, working on a five-part feature series for “Modern Drummer” magazine called “The History of Rock Drumming,” I spoke with Smokey Dacus, drummer with Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys, about that band’s western swing influence on … Continue reading →

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Bob Wills’s Drummer Smoky Dacus – Tape A Side 1

Posted on July 12, 2024 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This unpublished phone interview with William Smokey Dacus (pronounced Day-Cuss) has been on my mind for 35 years. In my view, it deserves publishing. It should be available to music historians and drum historians — especially, but not … Continue reading →

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Check Out ‘The Drummer’s Devotional’ Podcast

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: On January 18, 2022 I received an email from Jeremy Brieske (pronounced Brisk-ee). Mr. Brieske’s podcast, The Drummer’s Devotional, is, “A one-year project where we learn about a different drummer every day.” Professionally produced, Brieske’s podcast episodes are … Continue reading →

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