When Geffen approached them for their first album (Rubber Bands at the Stars) they only wanted Edie. They did not want to use any of the band musicians. I don't remember how it resolved (i know Edie fought them on it) but that's how it started. That's when they went from "New Bohemians" to "Edie Brickell and New Bohemians".

Albeit on a much smaller kit, this is just a terrific re-enactment of how you played "Calling Elvis" live on stage back in 1991-92, Mr Whitten. Like watching and hearing an instant replay over 30 years later! Nicely done, sir. Happy New Year 2025 to you and yours!

Yes. It’s pretty awesome!!

Chris Whitten's a great drummer. Oustanding CV and pedigree.

as tasty as they come. excellent job.

Amazing 😻 ❤! 🎉 Chris Witten: Thank you 🙏

Amazing! ❤🎉

I remember On the Night Concert and your absolutely brilliant performance. My favorite song was Calling Elvis, I was 12 years old back then and I’ve started my first drum lessons because of you! Much love and respect

chris, you are my absolute favorite drummer. I love your drumming style and the sound of your noble & cooley drums.

Unbelievable play Sir, what a rock star, that was pure fire.

And they sounded stunning last night in Melbourne!

Hi Chris, I was there in Paris to hear you. You cannot imagine the pleasure I had (like thousands) when we heard : tam TOM TOOM PAK ! tam TOM TOOM PAK ! We had all the lights, guitars, surprise, applause, big sound coming to our faces <3 Thanks for that and for the video

are those sphere eqs?

The greatest Chris Whitten , no one like him !

arêtes de te prendre pour Terry Williams 😊

One of The best album ever made in the history of rock'n'roll

Not sure if you ever had the puppet that played you in the 'Calling Elvis' video... To me, you're an amazing drummer. Greetings from Spain!"

My regards sir of the drums. That album is in my heart and the tour was one of the best Dire Straits performances

I remember your early ravings about the company long ago. You were well ahead of the curve.

Use to go to creative music all the time. I got Noble CD maple snare drum from Bob as a high school graduation present in 95'. Still have it. Bob was great guy. always super helpful if he was at the shop.

This is unreal! 🙃

I see why the producer made the drums so omnipresent. You move the whole song forward. I like seeing your blogs. They help me to understand a lot of things I take / took for granted.

You're one of the most exacting creatures on the planet. Amazing how "drumming" is taken for granted by the rest of the band.

Wonderful New Orleans "Ike" groove. I'm impressed with your take on it.

It's fun to hear your analysis of the song and its multiple grooves. The time I heard it live was definitely a mouth hanging open experience. The whole song was heart stopping. You were all amazing as a unit.

I can see why you like playing this song. It's a wonderfully subtle groove with amazingly complex parts that sound very simple......to us non drummers.

Omg 😮 they are just the best drums

Always been and always will be a fan and as a drummer myself, this is just sheer joy

Beautiful....

Really, really great. Totally got the Porcaro groove down pat. This song is all about drumming in the groove. Excellent.

Hi Chris any chance you can do a video of your drumming for Sultans of Swing 91/92. It's my favourite piece of drumming ever, particularly the first half 🙏 Best wishes Daniel

That sneaky little roll at 3:30 is lush. Missed that one on the record.

Amazing!

Very very good, love it👍

*WOW, the perfect blend of Jeff Porcaro and Steve Gadd!!* excellent style

Sultans of Swing! Please!

Wow this was amazing! I just recently discovered this song and have been blown away by how Jeff Pocaro recorded this. This is a great breakdown and drum lesson. I’ve been searching his name many times on KZbin but this video never came up. You should consider sharing this with more Pocaro fans! Chris you are a beast!

Super ,Chris

Keep it coming Chris, this is a great channel!

Heard you are drumming for The The? If so can’t wait 👊

Hey Chris many thanks for listen to me. Great great video buddy. Thanks again

Bravo !!!!!! Bravo !!!!!! Thanks !!!!

Your dream kit resonating superb great.

It's so fine to know about you. I lost track of you since your works with Paul McCartney. After that I saw you working with Dire Straits. And now I found you here. Let me tell you that you are a great, really great and fantastic drummer. Your work in Flowers In the Dirt was impeccable. I saw you playing live during the Flowers In The Dirt Tour ( 1989 / 90 ) in Madrid, Spain,and confirmed to me what I had thought from the beginning: You are a great drummer. Thank you for being there.

Toms sound great! That hanging floor tom sounds amazing! I know people want to put legs on those, but the wobble brings out the fundamental pitch.

Illsley's bass down beat every bars!

Vraiment un pro de la batterie ,très bonne vidéo agréable à regarder et à écouter merci

😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮

Such a smooth flowing drum beat. A pleasure to watch and listen to

The album On Every Street is one of my all time favorites, I really like how you play in that live show with Dire Straits. The tempo of the song "When It Comes To You" is on a sixteenth note basis but I only realized after watching your video that the drum groove is played in a shuffle tempo..and the affection that is created is fantastic! thanks for the videos you post, they are really interesting. You are one of my favorite drummers, I met you and took inspiration from your way of playing in the live shows where you play both with Paul McCartney and with Dire Straits. Great!