Nick thank you for this. One of the best interviews ever. You ask all the right questions. And the fact you know these guys they seem to open up more with you. Thank you for this. I appreciate the work you do!!

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Its refreshing looking at world class musicians talk about the human side of things!

Fantastic podcast, really enjoyed hearing about Casey’s different perspective

Nick do you prefer different brands/models of cymbals to play different styles of music?

Ok Louie! 😜

That's not reverb, THATS AN ECHO CHAMBER THAT DELAY HAS TO BE MORE THAN A SECOND! Did the delay slow down when the room filled that concrete floor????????

Is nick singing the lower pitch voices or the the high pitch notes ?

Thx a lot for this episode… Watched it together with some of my bandmates (we’re a bluesrock/metal big band of 19 people) and I can tell you: we never listened to something so closely !!! We learned a lot!!

two of my awsome drummers that love

Saw these guys 3x within 6months - Geoff Tate/MR. BIG#1 & MR. BIG#2. They rock.... EVERY single time! ☺❤❤🤘

😊 Mike P...love the t-shirt! ❤

"Music is what emotions sound like". Gold nugget of wisdom right there, Daniel.

Mark Daly nailed it. Music isn't necessary for happiness, but without it... you just feel lost. It truly does bring a piece of magic that can enhance the beauty of life around us, which I believe art in general has the capacity to do for us.

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Sounds great!

Well Nick, you have earned the compliments from Casey at the end of the interview. You are a very nice guy and an unbelievably good drummer, one of the best in the world! And yet you are modest and you respect everyone, whatever level they’re playing. I really love that.

B_I_G_ ❣

Reverb is really awesome!!! When I played a contest with my big band drums had great reverb too but this is next level

When the reverb joins the next bar...🎶🤘✊🖖

Have a killer show Nick 🤘🏽

I was amazed when I saw Nick playing 'A guy named Sid: Same old story' and he easily became one of my favourite drummers

Been watching his videos for years. He’s a flashy drummer for sure. whereas some try to play a particular song technically perfect, he’s more about the fun aspect of it. I think he mentioned that. ….not that it’s a bad thing, but if you looked for instructional drum covers, his may not be the first one you go to. At least a lot of his earlier ones. I’ve never heard him interviewed, so I appreciate this. He sounds like he’s down to earth and has his head on his shoulders right…..Good for him. Hope he keeps succeeding.

Another great interview, Nick! Thanks for adding in Casey, that brought in different angles to your questions, very interesting to listen to.

'The bass and drums lock' - Boom - right there!

Thx a lot for this podcast!! And thx for a. unbelievable show in Frankfurt (and for the drumstick I catched)

What a great Podcast! Thanks a lot!

Keep it coming! Great content! 👍🏻

Canadian judges give the new lid Nick, a 9.5!... Great interview, Love this series Nick👍

I love how real he is after all those years in this rough business! And I find it very impressive that his wife is still with him. That's true love!

Oh, your wife buys 10 new plants every time you buy a new snare? Me too!

Je suis la carrière de 2 des meilleurs batteurs actuels dans leurs différentes formations. Que du bonheur ! Merci de partager ces moments avec nous NDV et MP.

Really happy you asked "do you need to play music to be happy" honestly. I get discouraged from playing because I just don't have the time to "get pro" with my career and all, but it's like a fundamental need. Even if it ends up as scratchy garbage, it's like a kind of release. Loved the interview Nick!

You got to love Billy. Saw him live just once in May 2011, in Madrid Spain. With Mr Big when "What If ..." came out. For sure I would have loved to see him with Niacin.... I still remember the day I discovered "High Bias" and heard his solos on the track "Montuno", specifically the second solo in the tune... For Crom and Odin sake... such a great solo :)

Awesome ! Could you please tell me how long is the gooseneck for your mic ? and are you happy with this mic in comparison to a Shure Beta 56 A ? many thanks !

Very insightful talk!👍🏻 Far too short though...

I'm 47 and many times I think "I 'm too old for that kind of life" 😅 I think that the secret is don't losing the joy of playing despite all the terrible things that happen in our lives.

Hi Nick Congratulations first of all on your successful marriage. I really appreciate your candid and honest thoughts about your career and the music business. To answer your first question, I do need to play music to be happy. I’ve been at this for well over 40 years. I believe what you said about building relationships, being a good person, doing the job to the best of your abilities…all those things. I’m like you started, Music IS my drug. It’s not easy at times. Often compare it to a marriage…only with 4-5 or more people involved. I’ve had my share of sideline fill-in type gigs my. Some with smaller artists some with cover bands. Some I really liked, some I wasn’t as wide about, but I’ve feel I’ve always treated them the same. Good points Thank you for this. Oh and I guess I’m watching these backwards, cuz I watched #3, first then 2 with Billy now # 1 All great! ✌️❤️🥁

This was short but an incredible interview with my favorite bass player and one of the nicest guys in the business. I’ve personally had the opportunity of playing a few songs with Billy (rock camp) as well as attending his bass clinics. As a fellow drummer like you he’s a joy to jam with and amazing to watch perform. Been following Billy since the early to mid 80’s I truly appreciate and admire his thoughts on the questions you asked him. So glad he never went down the road of drug abuse etc…. I know it’s not easy in this business. I was probably like him about that aspect. I too have seen the destruction it does to friends and fellow musicians. Billy is the nicest and most humble player you will ever meet. Like you said, he’s done this on the biggest stages all over the world for years, and he’s as humble as can be. I often says this, Billy probably thinks I’m a stalker, cuz I follow his career and events he does so much. lol He knows I love him. Keep up the great work Nicky D Enjoining theres. Billy if you’re reading this we gotta play together again. I’m not that far from Nashville. 😁🥁🎸✌️

Awesome ❤

Nick looking like hes about to yell at me about my kids in the future.

Spotify wasnt working right. It's slowed down for me. This has been a recurring problem on spotify with playback speed. Great interview. Love these guys.

2 fabulous and inspiring guys. Love Mike's honesty and humility. Helps that NDV is a friend and so easy to talk to! ❤💜🎶🎶 Looking forward to seeing DT and BBT👍

I saw Billy with DLR, Mr. Big, & Niacin. Without a doubt, the BEST bassist ever!

Mike is a great well educated and respected drummer. Had the opportunity of seeing him with Billy and WD’s a couple of years ago. And of course been following him since the early DT days. Great interview, straight and to the point. Congratulations to both of you on your successful marriages and musical careers.

Love your playing Nick!

You made that look WAY too easy.. incredible performance of THE Prog masterpiece.

Really enjoyed this a lot! You guys are most definitely two of my favorite drummers, DT and Spock’s Beard got me into the prog world and definitely changed my trajectory as a musician. Thank you both for this.

Could you kindly do an episode talking about your time working with Kevin Gilbert, please???