Episode 509 - Rick Mattingly
Pete's Percussion Podcast
Louisville-based percussionist, teacher, and writer, and editor of the Percussive Arts Society’s Percussive Notes magazine Rick Mattingly stops by to talk about his local performances in Louisville, the beginnings of his editing and writing career, and his interview style (04:55), his early editing career with Modern Drummer and his interviews and contact with drummers early in their careers (22:30), working as PAS’s Percussive Notes editor (38:35), growing up in Louisville, getting into rock and classical music early on, and getting to perform frequently (47:10), his years studying at the University of Louisville, playing professionally in orchestra, and playing in a hotel-based dance band (56:15), moving to New York City, interviewing members of the Rolling Stones, and his life in the city (01:07:40), moving back to Louisville, teaching and writing, and his work with method books and bringing Gary Chester’s The New Breed to the masses (01:21:00), and finishes with the Random Ass Questions, including segments on private instruction, maintaining physical and mental health, great books, The British Invasion, Louisville cuisine, and the Vesna Duo (01:44:00).
Finishing with a Rave honoring the life and work of Dolly Parton (02:06:30).
Rick Mattingly Links:
Rick Mattingly’s GIA Publications page
Your Music Career is NOT Over - Rick Mattingly
Previous Podcast Guests mentioned:
Julie Spencer in 2021
Norman Weinberg in 2017
Ksenija Komljenovic in 2020
The Vesna Duo in 2022
Other Links:
Roy Burns
Ron Spagnardi
Buddy Rich
Ed Shaughnessy
Jimmy Cobb
Jim Chapin
Don Moye
Peter Criss
Philly Joe Jones
Saul Goodman
Sue Evans
Garwood Whaley
Kenny Aronoff
Dave Weckl
Steve Gadd
Steve Jordan
Denny Carmassi
Val Wilmer
Arthur Press
The Beatles on Ed Sullivan
Max Roach
The Rolling Stones “Steel Wheels” tour
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Edward B. Straight
N.A.R.D.
Anthony J. Cirone
Modern School for Xylophone, Marimba, and Vibraphone - Morris Goldenberg
Clair Omar Musser
“Sonata for Xylophone” - Thomas Pitfield
“Children’s Songs” - Chick Corea and Gary Burton
Chet Atkins
Marvin Hamlisch
Doc Severinsen
“Gonna Fly Now” - Bill Conti
Charlie Watts
Tony Williams
Danny Gottlieb
Joe Morello
Gary Chester
Hal Blaine
Bill Bruford
Carl Palmer
Louisville Leopard Percussionists
Peter Erskine
Nancy Zeltsman
Charles Dickens
Jack Kerouac
Allen Ginsberg
Sherlock Holmes
Agatha Christie
Basil Rathbone
Sherlock trailer
Ed Soph
“Heart Full of Soul” - The Yardbirds
“You Really Got Me” - The Kinks
“Honey” - Bobby Goldsboro
Ramsi’s Cafe
Check’s Cafe
Raves:
Dolly Parton’s New York Times obituary