Over the years I’ve heard quite a few bands cover the Jimi Hendrix tune “Fire.”
As you would expect, none of them could capture Hendrix’s blazing guitar playing. At the same time, though, no drummer could match Mitch Mitchell’s frantic percussion, demonstrated in this live version at Woodstock or this version at Royal Albert Hall.
Like Keith […]
Posted on November 13th, 2008 by Pat
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Wait — Ringo Starr is how old?
I guess I’m in denial, but I just read that Ringo turned 68 yesterday, which basically means he’s old. (Sorry, mom.) And, of course, when your heroes get old, you can’t help but feel a little gray yourself.
Sigh.
Anyway, in honor of Ringo’s aging (but still living!), I figured I’d list my five favorite drummers. […]
Posted on July 8th, 2008 by Pat
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You know, we really do live in a small community.
I was recently preparing for an interview with the local band Cephalopod, checking out photos on their MySpace page, when I noticed something familiar.
My home.
I should point out that’d I’d never met any of the band members at that point. But there they were, pictured in […]
Posted on April 26th, 2007 by Pat
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