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VOL. 7, NO. 3 Cover Photo by Tino Tetaldi FEATURES KENNEY JONES To have played with a major rock group is a notable accomplishment; to have played with three major groups is an achievement that very few can match. But Kenney Jones has such credentials, having played with the Small Faces, Rod Stewart, and The Who. Here, he discusses the ups and downs of his career, from the time he "borrowed" money from his mother's purse to buy his first drums, to the last Who tour. by Robyn Flans 8 JOHN MARSHALL From the Soft Machine, to Eberhard Weber's Colours, to the Mike Gibbs' Orchestra, John Marshall has covered a variety of musical situations, with the common element being innovation. John talks about his background and style, and proves himself to be as articulate with words as he is with his music. by Hal Logan 14 KENNY CLARE If Kenny Clare were asked to write a resume, his list of employers could include Tony Bennett, Tom Jones, Cleo Laine & John Dankworth, Lena Home, Barbra Streisand, and the Clarke/Boland Big Band, among many others. While reminiscing about his career, Kenny reveals the professional attitude that has earned him the respect of his peers in the music business. by Rick Mattingly 18 GINGER BAKER Alive And Well by Chris Welch 22 PETE BEST Silver Beatle by Robyn Flans 26 TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS PROFILES COLUMNS Safeguards Against Theft by James E. Murphy 82 PORTRAITS EDUCATION SHOP AND STUDIO Jack Sperling Rehearsal Drumming by Tracy Borst 68 UNDERSTANDING RHYTHM by Dr. Mike Stephans 88 Jazz Interpretation NEWS by Nick Forte 30 CONCEPTS UPDATE Self-Appointed Authorities Can Be by Robyn Flans 102 JAZZ DRUMMERS WORKSHOP Dangerous To Your Health Trading Phrases by Roy Burns by Eliot Zigmund 94 INDUSTRY HAPPENINGS 48 Highlights of PASIC '82 In Dallas ROCK PERSPECTIVES by Rick Mattingly 104 THE JOBBING DRUMMER Variations On A Theme The Fine Art Of "Faking" by Jeff Burris by Simon Goodwin 98 56 DEPARTMENTS ROCK 'N' JAZZ CLINIC EQUIPMENT Sound Phrasing: Part 1 EDITOR'S OVERVIEW 2 by Sal Sofia 64 PRODUCT CLOSE-UP READER'S PLATFORM 4 DRUM SOLOIST The Kicker ASK A PRO 6 "Head, Hands & Feet" by Jorge Spelvin 34 DRUM MARKET 92 by Tim Smith 78 JUST DRUMS 106 IT'S QUESTIONABLE 100 STAFF: A EDITOR/PUBLISHER Ronald Spagnardi FEATURES EDITOR Delicate Rick Mattingly MANAGING EDITOR Scott Fish ASSOCIATE EDITORS Balance Michael Epstein Mark Hurley ART DIRECTOR David Creamer Every year, I read through the questionnaires submitted by respondents ADVERTISING DIRECTOR to our subscriber survey. Every year, a small percentage of respondents ex- Kevin W. Kearns press their dissatisfaction with the amount of advertising in the magazine. ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR To all those who have voiced grievances, allow me to shed some light on Isabel Spagnardi the subject. ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER First, let me point out that, for the most part, it's the sale of advertising Ann Thompson space which keeps us in business. It's the advertisers who pay to present DEALER SERVICE MANAGER Ellen Urry their message to you, which enables us to continue producing our product CIRCULATION month after month, year after year. Leo L. Spagnardi In many respects, magazine publishing isn't all that much different from Robin De Paul network television, where the sale of advertising time keeps the whole oper- Janet Gola ation afloat. And though PBS claims no commercial interruptions, it's Lori-Jean Syintsakos those nightly appeals for contributions which enables them to continue SALES PROMOTION MANAGER programming. Let's face it, in any form of media, the money must come Evelyn Urry from somewhere. The second point, which all readers of this magazine should be aware of, MD ADVISORY BOARD Henry Adler, Carmine Appice, Louie Bellson, is each publication's advertising/editorial ratio. The ad/edit ratio is the Bill Bruford, Roy Burns, Jim Chapin, Billy yardstick magazines use to gauge the balance of editorial to advertising Cobham, Les DeMerle, Len DiMuzio, Charlie content in a particular issue. It's a figure most publishers watch very care- Donnelly, Saul Goodman, Danny Gottlieb, fully and critically. Sonny Igoe, Jaimoe Johanson, Jim Keltner, In the case of Modern Drummer, we've always attempted to maintain a Don Lamond, Mel Lewis, Peter Magadini, 40% advertising/60% editorial ratio, or better; an extremely healthy bal- George Marsh, Butch Miles, Joe Morello, Neil ance by industry standards. We're rather proud of the fact that there aren't Peart, Charlie Perry, Charli Persip, Arthur many publications that can make that claim. Unfortunately, many have Press, Paul T. Riddle, Ed Shaughnessy, Ed drifted to the 50/50, and even 60/40 range as the economy has toughened. Thigpen, Max Weinberg. According to postal regulations, we're permitted to run as little as 25% CONTRIBUTING WRITERS editorial to 75% advertising, and still qualify as a magazine. And though Susan Alexander, Rich Baccaro, Charles M. there are publications in this country that have pushed it almost to the Bernstein, Robert Carr, Jim Dearing, Clint limit, we've always viewed anything less than 40/60 as an injustice to our Dodd, Robyn Flans, Stanley Hall, Dave Levine, readers, and a distortion of what a magazine is supposed to be. Robin Tolleson, T. Bruce Wittet. You may have also noted that MD has become thicker over the past sev- eral years. You're correct if you assume a portion of the increase is due to advertising. You're wrong if you believe that all of it is! Whenever we're MODERN DRUMMER Magazine (ISSN 0194- forced to add additional pages because of advertising, a proportionate 4533) is published monthly by Modern Drum- amount of editorial pages are added to that issue to maintain the ratio. To mer Publications, Inc., 1000 Clifton Avenue, add advertising volume, but fail to offset that volume with editorial, would Clifton, N.J. 07013. Second Class Postage paid upset the balance we attempt to maintain. at Clifton, N.J. 07015 and at additional mailing Of course, there are wide differences in reader response to the advertising offices. Copyrighted 1983 by Modern Drummer content of MD. Unlike general-interest publications, our advertising con- Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Repro- tent closely relates to the special interest of our audience. Therefore, the duction without the permission of the publisher majority of our readers claim to read, enjoy and learn from the advertis- is prohibited. SUBSCRIPTIONS: $21.95 per ing. And this is as it should be. Good advertising not only sells a product, year, $39.95, two years. Single copies $2.25. but enlightens and educates, to some degree, as well. MANUSCRIPTS: Modern Drummer welcomes manuscripts, however, cannot assume responsi- I'm hopeful this has helped put the matter in a somewhat clearer per- bility for them. Manuscripts must be accompa- spective for those who have questioned us on it over the years. nied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. CHANGE OF ADDRESS: Allow at least six weeks for a change. Please provide both old and new address. MUSIC DEALERS: Modern Drummer is available for resale at bulk rates. Direct correspondence to Modern Drummer Publications, Inc., WOO Clifton Avenue, Clif- ton, N.J. 07013. (201) 778-1700. POSTMAS- TER: Send Address Changes to Modern Drum- mer, 1000 Clifton Avenue, Clifton, N.J. 07013. THE JOBBING DRUMMER CLAVE CORRECTION MORELLO'S CLINIC As a concert percussionist I was thrilled In reference to your definition of clave in I had the opportunity to attend the five-day with "The Jobbing Drummer" by Tim "It's Questionable" Dec. '82, the rhyth- Joe Morello seminar in Boston this fall Smith, regarding the different styles of mic pattern you defined as clave is incor- given in co-operation with the Eames drumset playing. I've been forced to ac- rect. Clave is a two-measure pattern which Drum Company. cept general business drumset gigs more is the foundation of Latin music. Either I would like to thank Joe MacSweeney and more because of the steady income I measure may start the phrase, creating two of Eames and Joe Morello for a rewarding could never get working on concert percus- forms: week. It is a true learning experience to be sion alone. This article gave me a firm able to spend this five-day period in a small foundation to build on and was a real con- class with Joe Morello as teacher. I highly fidence booster. recommend this seminar to any drummer. I also love your equipment section, I hope that both Joe MacSweeney and "Complete Percussionist," "Industry Joe Morello will plan another seminar in Happenings," "Shop Talk" and "Drum Boston in the future. I would also hope Market." Finally, the drumset solos at the that other top professional drummers end of Nick Forte's "Understanding would begin to look into giving this type of Rhythm" articles make great multiple per- The position of the clave will be deter- seminar instead of the usual two- or three- cussion pieces as well. mined by the rhythmic structure of the me- hour clinic. Joseph Bell lodic line. Any rhythm arrangement must Stanley Ellis Rockford, MI conform (be in "clave") to the clave of the Cape Cod, MA song. After reading Joe Morello's opinions on HEARTFELT THANKS Sue Hadjopoulos Joe Jackson Band clinics, symposiums and seminars in the Just a short note to the PAS folks. Thanks October '82 MD, I found myself yearning for inviting me to do a clinic at your con- Editor's Note: Sue was one of many who for some of the knowledge he has to give. vention.