THIS is what you call a “pocket” – the steadiness of the drummer. The solid playing of a drummer in a band setting where all else can musically blossom…I guess that might be a way to describe it. Ahhh! Dennis Chambers was, and still is an amazing pocket drummer – as well as a virtuoso. He…
Read moreSteve Gadd’s drum fill on Chuck E.’s In Love – Rickie Lee Jones
I’ve heard this a million times but never thought about how Steve Gadd played this drum fill. I see how something so simple can be done in such a cool way and sound so interesting:
Read moreBilly Cobham
Sometimes I forget just how amazing he still is. Dynamics. Style. Fundamentals. Brilliance. Power. Innovation. All wrapped up in one man. For all of you “gospel choppers” – BILLY COBHAM was probably the guy who influenced the guy who influenced the guy you were influenced by. Yes indeed! That is how influential Billy Cobham is….
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The 30 Richest Drummers in the World
Originally posted here: http://www.celebritynetworth.com/articles/entertainment-articles/30-richest-drummers-world/ Ringo Starr – The Richest Drummers The Richest Drummers ***The figures contained in this list were acquired from all publicly available information including salaries, real estate holdings, divorces, record sales, royalties and endorsements. The final net worths come from a formula that takes out taxes, manager’s fees, agents’ fees, and lifestyle.***…
Read moreIlan Rubin (Part I) — Guitar Center Drum Off 2011
THIS speaks to me. Big hi-hats, massive cymbals, big FAT sounding snare, big fat attack on the toms (and not too many), skill, dynamics, style, power, speed, agility, GROOVE and well crafted arrangement for a solo. I don’t go to may of these types of events anymore (fortunately I’ve been working or can’t get to…
Read moreThe Drummer Who Invented Jazz’s Basic Beat
Kenny Clarke performs at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 1968. He spent the second half of his career in Europe. JazzSign/Lebrecht Music & Arts/Corbis It doesn’t take an expert to identify this sound as a jazz rhythm: Musicians call it “spang-a-lang,” for obvious phonetic reasons, and it’s so synonymous with jazz, it no longer occurs…
Read moreMeshuggah – Perpetual Black Second (Tokyo)
I heard about these guys maybe about 5 years ago. For some reason, I really dig them. Maybe it is because I can’t figure out the pattern or they just KICK ASS! This is what I would love to do for a while. Can someone come up with a broadway show with music like this…
Read moreLittle Bit Funky/Little Bit Rock and Roll
Tonight I’m playing a gig with a really good and fun band called Arena out in Wayne NJ at a spot called Grasshopper Too. I’ve played a few gigs with them in the past and have had lots of fun each time we’ve worked together. Each gig we’ve done has been me subbing for their regular drummer…
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