Corky Laing and Eric Schenkman
PMP Network Presents
Corky Laing, known for his work with Mountain, and Eric Schenkman, from The Spin Doctors, are interviewed by Mark Snyder. They discuss their new project, Quoke, and their CD 'Speed of Thought'.
Corky Laing and Eric Schenkman
(Wrote "Mississippi Queen") and Eric Schenkman of The Spin Doctors.
About Corky Laing and Eric Schenkman
Corky Laing is a Canadian rock drummer best known for his work with the pioneering hard rock band Mountain, where he co-wrote and performed the classic "Mississippi Queen." Born in Montreal, he appeared on every Mountain studio album alongside guitarist Leslie West. Laing later formed the band Cork with Spin Doctors guitarist Eric Schenkman and Noel Redding of Jimi Hendrix Experience, releasing albums including "Speed of Thought" in 1999.
In this interview
- Discusses forming Cork with Eric Schenkman and releasing "Speed of Thought" on Lightyear/WEA.
- Recalls starting to play bongos at twelve years old before moving to drums.
- Explains that drums are harder to stay interested in than people think.
- Talks about directing young drummers and keeping them engaged with the instrument.
“The more you know the more you don't know about drums, but the same thing with anything.”— Corky Laing and Eric Schenkman, in this interview
Since this interview
Following Leslie West's death in December 2020, Laing became the last surviving member of Mountain's classic lineup. He formed Corky Laing's Mountain in 2016 and released "Toledo Sessions" in 2019 and "Finnish Sessions" in 2022, continuing to perform Mountain's legacy material.
