Jim Gordon - Full Interview - Tape A Side B
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
- SKF NOTE: I posted the back story, the genesis, of this interview, on my blog, so I won’t repeat the story.
This interview with musician Jim Gordon took place January 11, 1982. That makes it 38 years old. Yes, I’ve posted on my blog audio and written excerpts from this interview. An edited version of the interview transcription appeared in Modern Drummer magazine.
But this is the first time I’m making available my full, unedited interview with Jim Gordon. I think it’s time. Jim Gordon is an important piece of pop and rock music history. He is a key part of drumming history. And as far as I know, 38 years later, this is the only full-length Jim Gordon interview in existence.
Looking back, I wish I had more time to prepare for this interview. Those of you who read the back story will learn I didn’t have more time. On the bitter cold night of January 11, 1982, in my room in a Nutley, NJ rooming house, my phone rang unexpectedly. Jim Gordon was calling.
So began this interview.
I will post the third and final segment of this interview soon.
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Jesus the guy sounds so together..what a horrible disease. RIP to him AND his mother. Hope they are on the other better side of this life
He was a personal friend for over 20 years. He sounded the same always and he took medication in prison. Thank goodness. God Forgives. He talked to my mom on the phone a lot. Very kind. I lost both in 2023. Within months of each other. 😢
I would love to see someone make a movie about Jim. His influence was huge.
A Jim Gordon movie would not surprise me.
Unless, until a movie or documentary comes out about about Jim… I recommend the book Drums and Demons by Joel Selvin.
A Beautiful Mind was supposed to be about him. Brilliant film.
@@ronnieshearer7307I hear mix reviews on it.
@@scottkfish4292so glad we have this interview Scott! Great job. I can tell he was at ease.
The best drummer ever, i also like his singing two songs on the unfinished Layla album.R.I. P.
Me too!!
Jim Gordon was the greatest drummer of all-time
Certainly one of them.
He was apart of the A-Team
He is AWESOME!!!!! Awe-inspiring and was awfully afflicted; a story almost too hard to believe
I have followed Jim Gordons career for years, I saw him with Joe Cocker at the Mad Dogs Concert. He was wonderful when he was with Derek and the Dominos. They need to do a story about his life. I know he is up for parole in November 2022. It's so good to hear him, I pray he's doing well. Honestly his story is heart breaking.
He's dead March 14 2023
Now more than before someone needs to document his life.
Someone needs to make a documentary with him about his life before it's too late
It’s too late. He just died.
Too late.
The interview is insightful and spooky at the same time.
I'm so glad that you're posting these priceless archives made all the more poignant by Jim Gordon's passing.
spellbinding to here hear this thanks for sharing - great listener
Thank you.
Scott, this is an important document; know it was a long time ago but thanks; Jim was one of the most beautiful players who ever struck a note!!!
Jim's brush work on Kenny Rankins Sliver Morning album is sick. What a shame the demons won. Sad. Thank you for posting this piece of drum history. An interview now would be amazing.
Also Tom Waits "The Heart of Saturday Night" album, I think it is "diamonds in my windshield"...so much legendary drumming in so many places
@@ItsBriiiiii Wasn't Jim Gordon credited with the foot tapping on the title track?
Great interview
Such a privilege to be able to hear! I read the interview when I was a kid. While I was familiar with Jim's playing by that point, it was this article that helped me connect the dots between the man and the music. Thanks so much for posting this, Scott!
Thank you for that, Seth. Your thoughts are nice to read.
Thank you for sharing this very special piece of history.
You're welcome. Thank you for listening.
Thank you Scott K Fish. This interview is insightful, evocative and its value is immeasurable.
I appreciate that. Thank you. / skf
Yes, thank you for this!
You're welcome. Thank you for listening.
Ty!
Thank You Scott K Fish!!
You're welcome. / skf
AT 1:41 Jim Gordon on the bells , he was an accomplished 4 mallet player and an excellent sight reader. Barney Kessel is the peek-a boo guitar player and P.F. Sloan is the cool dude with the 12 string and shades .... he wrote "Eve of Destruction ' w Steve Barri and it's his acoustic 12 you hear in the intro of "Calif. Dreaming " ua-cam.com/video/dJMS5f56u0Q/v-deo.html
Thank you for the video link. It's amazing how cramped and rustic is the recording studio. Wow!
thanks so much, such a sad story. Would you interview him again?
Yes, I would interview Jim Gordon again.
@@scottkfish4292 would it be possible?
About a year before he killed his mother.
Would never tell..he sounds so mellow, horrible deal...
Historical. This was the year before he murdered his mother. It seems to me that he could be released from his Institution with the right support system. But, he doesn’t attend his parole meetings.
I am a huge fan of his playing. Especially the song Peaceful by Helen Reddy.
Peace
@ Angela Pritchard
I have read that neither Jim nor his brother want him released, so no one attends parole hearings. I have always wondered how his days are filled, e.g., hobbies, studies, work, etc. Obviously, he is an intelligent person, & I wonder how much of the person we have just heard articulate so well is still around, what with the psychotropic medications he must take daily for his condition. Tragic & sad that mental illness was not treated, instead of hidden, in his youth.
“Peaceful” is awesome; Jim’s drumming subtle but absolutely spot on
Schizophrenia is a cruel, cruel disease. According to Wikipedia, Jim is still afflicted and dangerous when off his meds. That's why he can't get parole. I just wish he could be moved to more comfortable conditions.
Jim and Buddy Rich were the best ever. Then Billy Cobham, Tony Williams and Ginger.
I like your picks, mostly Jim and Ginger played rock as a Jazz drummer might have. To this group I would add Jeff Pocaro, and
in Jazz I would add Philly Jo Jones, he was a member of the Miles Davis Quintet from 1955 to 1958 and played on the album “Milestones”
Jimmy Cobb, played drums on the album “Kind of Blue” by Miles Davis, which is one of the most famous jazz albums of all time
Elvin Jones played with John Coltrans's "A Love Supreme" along with "Eqxnoix" and My Favorite Things album.
Btw: I know that many create another category of Rockers: Bonham with Ginger and Keith come to mind, along with recently passed Alan White.
Could've at least put this on a Maxell.
I wish. When you read my intro to the post you'll perhaps see why I was fortunate to have had the means to record this interview at all. // Best, skf
I was just being fecetious. This stuff is priceless. Thanks.
@@willardarmbruster8111 facetious
Or TDK
1945-2023
RIP Jim Gordon