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October 1, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
Ben Living: Crystal Lake Tapes vol. 1
Ben Living Crystal Lake Tapes vol. 1 Earthship Records Drummer, producer, remixer and – crucially – horror movie fanatic, Ben Living takes snippets from the theme tunes and dialogue from the movies he loves and bends them to fit into new shapes; basically cut’n’paste instrumental hip-hop. Previously he took the music and dialogue from the […]Archive
September 19, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
Charlie Was Their Darling: The Greatest Drummer for The Greatest Rock and Roll Band
This was originally published by RNZ Charlie Watts was the drummer everyone tried to play like – and no one could ever quite do it. He was the reason The Rolling Stones remained a vital live act into their seventh decade together. He was their engine. And if you wish to even – for a […]Archive
September 11, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
R.I.P. Warren Storm
Warren Storm has died. The drummer and singer was a legend. In the business for over 60 years, Storm had several careers within music. He was a session drummer for blues and R’n’B stalwarts including Slim Harpo, Lazy Lester, Lightnin’ Slim and Charles Sheffield. He was a jukebox singer making weepies for cheap and quick […]Archive
August 6, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast # 269: Andrew Gladstone (Garageland)
Hi and welcome to episode 269 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T and Yeastie Boys and thanks to you readers and listeners. Now – as you probably know, as well as the usual platforms (this site, soundcloud, iTunes/Apple) you can get to Sweetman Podcast on Spotify – follow it […]Archive
June 27, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
In Praise of Charlie Watts
I think Charlie Watts is more than a wee bit great. Like fucking brilliant. Like, one of the best drummers ever. In fact I wrote about Charlie in my wee e-book called Drummers You Just Can’t Beat. But if you want a bigger book about how great Charlie Watts is (my e-book is about 19 […]Archive
May 22, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
R.I.P. Roger Hawkins
Roger Hawkins has died. The legendary session drummer was 75. A member of The Swampers, a supergroup of session stalwarts, the backbone of the Muscle Shoals rhythm section, Hawkins was one of most tasteful, dependable players – no ego in dominance, all empathy for the tune. Even if you don’t recognise the name you have […]Archive
February 13, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
R.I.P. Milford Graves
Milford Graves, one of the pioneering free-jazz drummers, has died. He was 79. One of the players to free the drum kit from its primary time-keeping role, Graves played the trap set like it was a set of percussion instruments, disparate, like he was a percussionist. He would sometimes hold two sticks in each hand […]Archive
January 31, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
Billy Cobham: Live in Montreux (Live 1987)
Billy Cobham Live in Montreux (Live 1987) Lo-Light Records / Billy Cobham Billy Cobham – what a fucking player. He spun my head right around – that single disc greatest hits of his solo records, man. What a life-changer. When it comes down to it, so much of fusion leaves me cool but I could […]Archive
January 16, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
Mike Edison: Sympathy For The Drummer – Why Charlie Watts Matters
Sympathy For The Drummer: Why Charlie Watts Matters Mike Edison Backbeat Most people know that Charlie Watts matters – most people that would read a book about how Charlie Watts matters would already know I reckon…hell, I already wrote my own piece arguing much the same ages ago – but that didn’t stop me lapping […]Archive
December 9, 2020 by Simon Sweetman
Poem: I Interviewed Rick Allen, Drummer For Def Leppard
I interviewed Rick Allen, drummer for Def Leppard. My main worry, when they told me he was on his way down for a chat, was whether he’d lost his left or right arm in that horrific car crash. Would he be able to shake my hand – just normally? Or would he invert the other […]Archive
December 2, 2020 by Simon Sweetman