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Neil Peart ‘Tradition and Technology’ Zildjian Ad (1988)

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Here’s a 1988 full page magazine Avedis Zildjian ad featuring Neil Peart. Neil’s retro look is interesting. We could almost be looking at a stage actor backstage at a Grease production. Good stuff.

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James Black on his Drums, Cymbals, Tuning

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: The full back story on this interview is posted on my blog here. James Black is speaking here from his New Orleans home. I was in my Modern Drummer office. In this excerpt Mr. Black is answering my … Continue reading →

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Drum Photos as Drum Lessons

Posted on November 24, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: A great 1968 photo of Buddy Rich. I’ve said it before, but photos like this one were drum lessons in themselves. Especially pre-internet and when opportunities to see Buddy and other great drummers live or on tv were … Continue reading →

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Steve Smith Zildjian Cymbal Set-Up 198?

Posted on October 11, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: One of a series of Zildjian brochures from the 1980s, I believe.

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Mel Lewis: I Own Four Sets of Drums

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Arnold Jay Smith interviewed Mel Lewis for the June 1, 1978 Down Beat. Revisiting that interview last night, I don’t recall Mel owning four drumsets, each different in configuration, that he used for different situations. Mr. Smith asks … Continue reading →

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