102 YEAR OLD DRUMMER

102 year old big band drummer Haskell O'Brien (father of Mouseketeer Cubby O'Brien) talks about his life and life lessons.

[@davidiand7]

I am a 74 year old drummer, I was thinking of quitting but you sir, have given me the inspiration to carry on as long as possible.

[@chrisw3421]

please don't stop...remember why u started.. have fun

[@jacobwright4653]

Why would you think about quitting? Music will always be there for you

[@richardcrighton8079]

i'm heading towards 59 and i still itch. if you're a drummer, you're always a drummer.

[@michaeljelley7926]

Never quit. Drumming is a disease that keeps you alive brother.

[@Zachajaws10]

Props!! Stick with it

[@cutter-morris]

Unbelievable this man sure lived his life to the fullest. He passed away 4 months after this video was posted online. God bless his soul

[@angelgringostarrgrajeda2381]

R.I.P.

[@BEElaine1008]

😢

[@isidromedina5395]

My he R.I.P and he is so right respect one another

[@shanejohnson7603]

Bless his soul🤗

[@TheNOBODY2810]

R.I.P

[@salmonella4u]

Old drummers never die. They just "roll" on.

[@rebeccabrittain5138]

*Ba- dum-tssshhhh*

[@johanponin1360]

until they become ghost notes

[@salmonella4u]

@@johanponin1360 And they never drink much anymore, but they love doing "rim shots".

[@iblockpuncheswithmyface1490]

They just stick with it.

[@howardlitson9796]

Drummer is conductor.

[@cdawg3506]

This is awesome. Just to think that this guy was a fully functioning adult during WWII and a senior citizen in the 70s is mind boggling

[@conorm2524]

Old timers like this always fill me with gratitude. This man has gratitude for running water and sewage systems. We don't even think about them.

[@218maryland]

@@conorm2524 yes! It is incredibly humbling. It's unbelievable what we take for granted. How about trash pickup?! My god what a miracle that is

[@damf5488]

Is sure is mind boggling

[@usualdosage7287]

@@conorm2524 people today tend to forget just how much the developed world has changed within the past few decades. Just 100 years ago the average citizen made their own products and lived at a farm

[@47Str8]

Matched grip, before matched grip was cool.

[@paradidd]

Looks like he played Trad grip too as I noticed in the photo of him at 4:21.

[@dynasticlight1073]

French grip, Tympani grip or as We call it .Has been around for centuries Now. Its all been dun and Drummers today are foolin no buddy.

[@6Leashy]

Heck yah! xo

[@christianrice9623]

RIP Mr. O'Brien 01/06/1915-05/03/2017 Glad you brought so much joy to the world!

[@leonardowingerter6772]

You're kidding right?!?!? TELL ME YOU"RE KIDDING!!!!!!!

[@Danman318]

@@leonardowingerter6772 I mesn he was like 102 years old he probably lived a long great life so it come naturally :)

[@terryasheim9038]

I have a dvd of him playing drums on the Mickey Mouse Club in 1955. He was a terrific drummer.

[@pismoukulele3692]

I think that was when Hack appeared with Cubby's brother Warren. Great clip. At out wedding, all three sons played drums with Hack. It was amazing.

[@johanponin1360]

what's it titled ?

[@allentowns7027]

@@johanponin1360 kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKvYloSFgcqKl68 He’s Amazing 🤩

[@terryasheim9038]

@@johanponin1360 Walt Disney Treasures The Mickey Mouse Club. It's not available anymore.

[@johanponin1360]

@@terryasheim9038 a pity

[@massimoa2361]

I m 58 drummer, and from now onward i' ll play stronger than ever! Great video, extremely great video. Thanks from all drummers ever

[@frankG335]

Grandpa didn't really stop drumming on stage until he was 100 years old, though it wasn't very often. He played with Frankie Carl and Horace Height and he and Grandma discovered Peggy Lee and brought her on board with one of the big bands Grandpa was in. What a storied life! My dad and Warren spent their early years on the road because of Grandpa's career. Grandpa is my hero and I've compared every man to him. None could measure up, though some of my cousins have found great husbands! He modeled to all of us how to live moral, loving, responsible lives and how to love unconditionally yet stand up for yourself at the same time. He was the best man I've ever known, and his 3 sons are and were amazing and wildly successful in their own fields of interest, too. You can see the light of love, happiness, and goodness and joy in his eyes even in this video. He ate a few oreo cookies every single day but as always, in moderation.

[@countblue]

I am only 63 so I am a child compared to him. I get that young people dig what we do when we play. I play guitar not drums, but it doesnt matter which instrument you play, music is joy.

[@tipofelice]

God bless this man.

[@panko8288]

How could 7 people thumbs down on this?!?!?!?!?! Twits !! All 7 of should be ashamed of your selves! 90 years of drumming!!! 102 Years young!! The mans a legend! Have some respect! Twits!!

[@TomKramer]

They're just trolls looking to get a reaction. I'm happy you appreciate Hack.

[@erikhansen7754]

Millennials!!

[@MarkMikelVideos]

@@TomKramer Tom, is Haskell still alive?

[@TomKramer]

@@MarkMikelVideos Sadly he died shortly after I made the video.

[@MarkMikelVideos]

@@TomKramer that is sad, but he is still an inspiration. Thank you for responding and thanks for the video!

[@EmilioGarcia-fr5po]

His soul will live in us all for watching this video

[@hahnsmantra7276]

Yep, I'll never forget him now after I've seen this.... I only regret not seeing him earlier in life.

[@andrewtongue7084]

How fantastic is this man, with a wise, yet simple philosophy; I can think of a few individuals who should take a leaf out of this man's book. Good for you, Mr O' Brien !! :D

[@tmaddrummer]

Thanks and Blessings Mr O'Brien!!!

[@stufftie88]

"If you don't love somebody, at least respect him"

[@benedictgarnier1928]

Say it once again: Music keeps you young !!!

[@dallaslouie]

The good Lord has blessed you with a good Life Mr. Obrien , Thank you for sharing.

[@calumoconnor7794]

really quite beautiful and inspirational , and as a 26 year old thats worrying too much, really puts things into perspective :)

[@dbfcrell8300]

Be all ears here. This fellow has the best stuff you'll hear all day.

[@rrguitar1]

Amazing. Makes me want to start enjoying life more.

[@emmawebb6955]

Words of WISDOM❣🙏💙🤗GOD BLESS YOU , U ARE AMAZING 👏❤

[@sidetrack8683]

God bless. Started playing drums at 50 years old. Thought I was to old. Never!!! Rock on until you are 100+ beautiful!

[@Whitevaliantwarrior]

Very inspirational, grand words of wisdom from a amazing man.

[@tomdavis3488]

God bless this gentleman

[@therealjackfisher]

WOW he have the mooves he have the grooves! I wish 120 more years to that man, and a healthy life.

[@randbaldwin]

All of us need to listen to people like this. If you scoff, I hope you listen sooner than later.

[@richp4449]

What a great video and lesson (not just the drumming) for all of us. Very inspiring - so nice to see he still plays the drums at 102 - my plan exactly.

[@troubledspirit3328]

You are an inspiration my friend. Thank you for your time 🙏

[@frehleyrox]

C’mon who could not enjoy every moment talking with this gentleman and hearing a wonderfully rich life of stories told?

[@kroakie4]

I love the older generations. They are a ray of sunshine, and they always have the best stories to tell. ☺️ It was wonderful to see Hack enjoying himself. Thanks for sharing this!

[@glenhuman3681]

I am a 52 year old drummer still seeking to progress and loving the music I hear! This guy is amazing and a tremendous encouragement to love life and live to the fullest!! Thanks!!

[@poolhouseproduction9607]

Excellent advice and what an inspiration to all drummers as well as non drummers. Im 60 on the outside but 16 in my heart and soul and I just realized that after 50 years of playing I to will never stop . Keep on a Rockin Me Baby.

[@CarlosAlmeida-jm7yk]

Wow - Great seeing this video. Hack was my 1st drum teacher. A few of us living in the San Fernando Valley would make the commute to his drum studio every week. He was a wonderful, inspirational teacher. I really enjoyed his stories, ranging from show/vaudeville style performing to contemporary. I still have some books where Hack would draw a little picture in addition to the drum notation. As still an active drummer today, I am honored and thankful to have been one of his students.

[@TomKramer]

That's great to hear,, Carlos!

[@miker5233]

God bless you keep playing the drums

[@samuellancaster3789]

He's living proof that you're never too old to play what a honor it is to watch him he never lost his chops I am 60 and it feels weird to say you go Grandpa you truly are an inspiration

[@jillcarbonaro4773]

I love that wonderful man! He made me happy today.

[@jodyguilbeaux8225]

i feel guilty sometimes about taking up the drums again. i m 66 years old retired and in fair shape. after watching this amazing man it gave me more drive to play drums. it does not have to be drums but anything you want to do. so do it, get busy

[@diegoambrosio5718]

I am 37, I play the guitar - at least, I think so - and I feel I am too old already. Your enthusiasm for life puts many things in perspective. Thanks for the inspiration, sir.

[@johnpurtill9799]

God, Please Continue To Bless Mr.O'Brien, What A Nice Man 👍🥁😊🙏🙏🙏!!!! Very Sincerely John in Savannah Georgia.

[@somewhereupthere]

You are brilliant, sir!

[@AlonsoArjonaCoversiones]

congrats!!! its a special gift of life, can care of them!!

[@drumsport]

God Bless you Mr. O'Brien. You Rock! Keep on keepin' on!

[@aarondavis4341]

I found my new life role model.... Thank you sir for your words of wisdom!

[@rubenfelan7712]

What an inspiration!!!

[@090nj2]

Bless him❤️❤️

[@robertgarcia8681]

What an amazing and inspirational video. Thank you for sharing!

[@johngrim688]

Cool guy. I love hearing stories from Older folks.

[@USNVA-yn6cp]

God bless! Its the faith and the music that keeps you strong!!!!

[@Dreamer-by4nk]

Hes amazing! Bless you and thankyou for sharing.

[@petersensalas8643]

I hope I can still play like u at that age...good for u.....I no music keeps us goin. God bless.

[@mellowmartian3588]

Such a genius of his time and even now! Excellent musician and such a legendary prospective on life! Wish I could've grew up in his time

[@farshimelt]

t's always his time, only the inventions and attitudes change.

[@solfly6]

You did.

[@darkallyrecordings4931]

Wow....ust Wow. This is amazing! 102 years old. The drumming is cool, but 102 years?! AMAZING!

[@janalkema9320]

Yeah! Swing baby, swing! Love it.

[@lindapryor3747]

I love that he has enjoyed his Life so much and that he got to do what he loved. I retired and am now trying to learn to play the guitar. This is the second time, but I think I will stick with it this time. What an inspiration! : )

[@dmsdrumcovers9506]

Much love to Haskell!! You're an inspiration to all of us!!!

[@joethedrummer11]

Sir, you are an inspiration. Thank you for being you.

[@TomKramer]

Hey Joe, just curious, how did you stumble upon this video? I'm asking because I made it 4 years ago and it is suddenly getting noticed.

[@joethedrummer11]

@@TomKramer Hi Tom. It came up in my suggested videos. It is awesome!

[@TomKramer]

@@joethedrummer11 thanks!

[@tiashadrows3469]

This makes me smile

[@angelahall4402]

Thank you for sharing his story

[@MrTheSickOne]

I'm 47, been playing 27 years, I hope I still have another 40 plus years

[@drew-shourd]

Retired professional drummer here, I thought this was just going to be about drumming yet it was (is...) SO MUCH MORE. Music is life, it is love, it is all that and more. I will be sharing this a lot, thank you for making and posting it. #priceless

[@Roc-Righteous]

What a great Man.

[@netzah3488]

Massive Respect.

[@donnyluv4235]

You can't beat the advice of those from yesteryear These people are a dying breed blessings to you I to am a drummer and am always inspired by those who keep the passion for their instrument.

[@dominic8129]

Wow wow wow❤️❤️❤️ Sir you are an inspiration!! I have no words. 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@petezamora3522]

GOD BLESS YOU SIR. MY DOOR HAS ALWAYS BEEN OPEN. BUT NOW IT IS OFF IT'S HINGES. THANK YOU FOR THE GIFT OF LIFE. (IT SHALL BE LIFE)

[@alxjetson8157]

beautiful man.

[@chasmenear7130]

This guy has CHOPS. I sincerely hope that he is still with us, and if not- he had surely seen more evolution, and gained more wisdom than most of us can imagine. Dead or alive- KUDOS to you sir! You have instigated hope, and propagated wisdom!

[@nahuelleiva8460]

I don't know how I've found this video, but man... in 2017, and a 102 old man that was more entire that I could ever be in my mid-thirties.

[@barberjeff67]

A wonderful inspiration!

[@pamelaaldrich4842]

Bless your heart. MY FATHER RAISED MYSELF AND MY SIBLINGS ON BIG BAND MUSIC... Love, love Love it. Wish he was alive today so that I could share this with him!

[@stephenflowers8516]

That's Awesome! And best of all he's having a blast.

[@wayneedwards9998]

Hack was my drum teacher from around 5 to 18 ...he was my father's drum teacher as well! Dad played for the Hondells group back in the day...i m still playing these days thanks to Hack!

[@nuclearmantis666]

This is amazing ❤️❤️

[@operationacoustic9273]

I love you. You are an amazing man.

[@stevenlee9259]

I'm a 60 year old drummer and have no intention of stopping. I hope Mr. O'Brien has many more years of playing left!!!!

[@billywdrums81]

Thanks for sharing this amazing story!

[@RapiDEraZeR]

He's lived through some of the best decades and was able to see the huge change in this world first hand. I wish I could have lived through the times he has, including the war and all of that. I think that would have taught me more and given me more opportunities in life than living through all of these modern times.

[@hoosez]

Great film. Wonderful story. Genuine legend to interview. Thanks for all of it.

[@TomKramer]

Thanks

[@jimkeogh8552]

We're so happy you lived in this era. I plan to drum as long as I live. You gave me a goal for 102+ too.

[@TheWeavs1999]

Rest In Peace sir

[@mattizchilled4041]

God bless him and his family 🙏🙏🥁🥁

[@zombywoof1015]

RESPECT GOOD SIR!

[@lactobacillusprime]

Wonderful!

[@tonyoday]

What a great tribute to a wonderful man. His family was very fortunate to have had him for such a long and joyous time.

[@brynstarkiller7419]

You sir are my new hero and inspiration . I am your new subscriber

[@TomKramer]

Thank you!

[@BobbyBlood]

Damn. He only lived a little less than 4 more months :( O'Brien , Haskell 01/06/1915 - 05/03/2017

[@thomasmorano17]

As i get older my back hurts playing guitar..nevermind drums wich is a back killer..god bless..keep jamming

[@ILoveCats208]

My son is 14. He just started his drumming journey. I showed him this he said “holy crap”

[@MKL1971]

Love him

[@Heathharris508]

This dose put a smile on my face

[@richardhall6762]

Well I’m a 67 year old drummer and I’m inspired by this truly wonderful guy. Still playing at 102-and I bet he can really ‘swing’! If that’s not great enough he’s also a very advanced spiritual teacher. He’s a real treasure. Thank you for this film/post!

[@uppercasedtheelowercases3123]

You are wonderful!

[@reedysbarbershop]

A+ Sir.You are a big INSPIRATION to us all!

[@JAS1067]

Bless you sir, you're an exceptional human being and outstanding drummer!!!

[@JoeyMcNew-Drummer]

A really inspiring video! I've been on the kit now for 44 years and I hope to have another 44 years ahead. Thanks for the upload and if Mr. O'Brien is still with us, tell him, thank you for taking to time to chat with us and the inspiration! 👍Joey.

[@mrmeckneck]

If anyone would be an inspiration he would be that person. Proof that love and smiles warms the lord's heart. Thanks for the upload.

[@EricJustenGuitar]

I've been playing a national Carpenters tribute gig for the last few years. I know all those Cubby drum parts in my head by heart. Seeing his father lay it down on an edrum kit very similiar to mine made my day.

[@TomKramer]

I'll let him know!

[@Punchypax]

This mans smile! Haskell exudes contentment 😊

[@dreichert1438]

What an awesome man. Incredible cognition and physical health for his age . Who could give this a thumbs down? You would have to be a truly poisoned mind who doesn't see the beauty in the simplistic experience of being a good human being. Of caring about others and seeing Beauty in the world, not complicating things, and being appreciative for life instead of complaining about your iPhone not being up-to-date. The world is full of them unfortunately. Different times, different spirit, different country. We need to get back to these ideas and appreciate what God has given us. People need to look at how other people live in other countries, be students of History, truly appreciate the opportunities we are given, even if you are disadvantaged, and wake up to the fact that we need to preserve our freedom and our Republic. God Bless America

[@semajsachairi84]

It’s cute to see old people doing such wonderful and enjoyable entertaining things. Like this on.

[@MoparStephen]

There will never be another generation like this one. I'd love to have spent some days talking to this kind man over some beers. Roll on kind sir - maybe we will communicate at some point.