A Music Legend Contacted Me! | The Villages Chief

In this video I share a story of some great people I met over the thanksgiving weekend here in the Villages. Donny and Debbie. Donny is a Navy veteran and the Road Manager for Ringo Starr! Donny was also the Road Manager for Aerosmith for several decades. Donny reached out to one of my favorite musicians on the planet, who then sent me a personalized video. It’s a fun one, so sit back, enjoy the video and see if you can name that tune!
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[@TheVillagesChief]

You can support this channel by getting some cool merch at thevillageschief.com - thanks!

[@KayDud-g7b]

As the mom of a sound engineer, I thought this was the coolest, most fun video! Thank you for sharing‼️

[@TheVillagesChief]

Thanks for watching!

[@suewalker3603]

LOVED the drum video!! If that doesn’t put you in a great mood, I don’t know what would. Cool 😎 ❤

[@TheVillagesChief]

Haha agree!

[@renethompson9744]

Wow, you just never know who is going to be in the bubble. I knew some not all, okay, 4. As soon as you said the names I knew. I loved this video start to finish. Outstanding! I am sending this to my niece who started playing drums about 2 years ago. Thanks for sharing your exciting day looking at houses.

[@TheVillagesChief]

Thanks!

[@carolapostolos8929]

Congratulations! I hope you'll do some videos on your new home. Can't wait to see the new area and your choices for your home.

[@TheVillagesChief]

Thanks, I am planning on a bunch of new videos

[@susanc6367]

Great video. So many wonderful people and chance encounters to make new friends!

[@TheVillagesChief]

Thanks!

[@peggywagener3613]

Awesome video!! Thanks so much for sharing Greg's video with us. He's truly an amazing talent and such a generous, kind soul. Like attracts like. You are drawing in the positive energy that you're exuding. Cheers to more fantastic chance meetings ahead.

[@TheVillagesChief]

Thanks! You're absolutely right, Greg's a true gem.

[@janedee6460]

COOL - i could listen to Greg all day long playing! You mentioned how decent D,D & G are - it is so important to have decent people around you in life & Jeff you are a "somebody". Thank you for sharing that amazing drumming. Good luck house hunting! Take care

[@TheVillagesChief]

Thanks Jane!

[@carolapostolos8929]

Loved the drumming!

[@TheVillagesChief]

Yeah that was amazing

[@juliephares2818]

I loved this video! It was so fun trying to guess the songs! I am not a drummer, but I love music! I can't wait to move to the Villages, so I can be around it every day! Thank you for the fun game!

[@TheVillagesChief]

@@juliephares2818 thanks for watching Julie, it still amazes me!

[@evazee772]

So sorry you were sick for Thanksgiving. Sending healing vibes. Wishing you blessings on your house hunt. Happy for you getting good news about your life journey. You are a somebody. GOD bless and take care of yourself.

[@TheVillagesChief]

Thanks so much!

[@jillalbright33]

How cool is that !!! I’ve seen him in concert with Ringo. I’m not a musician but I love watching Drumeo anyway. He and Chad Smith have a Masterclass KZbin video with Nandi trading fours that’s very entertaining. His love for playing and teaching shows.

[@TheVillagesChief]

His energy is amazing, very inspiring!

[@smileyone6186]

Now that was fun ❤🎉 Thank God your feeling better❤

[@TheVillagesChief]

Yes it was!

[@lanalohman8202]

Yay, how cool is that!! I'm going to see Ringo Star at The Ryman Auditorium in January.

[@TheVillagesChief]

Nice!

[@suewalker3603]

Awesome. The Ryman is beautiful. ❤ enjoy

[@MagicTheMastiff]

So happy for you Chief, Great job. ❤❤❤

[@TheVillagesChief]

Thanks!

[@JenniferCasey-z6t]

So cool for you - Tks for sharing!

[@TheVillagesChief]

You bet!

[@DisMindy5767]

How cool was that!! So fun! I got 4 or 5. Not bad since I'm keyboards. I really like it up here in the Spanish Springs area. Maybe someday when we move here full time, I'll consider the new areas, but I can't imagine being south of 466A, at least not now.

[@bartola_ing]

Wow! That was awesome 😎 Such great positive energy all around⚡️looking forward to your next adventure🍀ThankYou for sharing!

[@TheVillagesChief]

Thanks so much!!

[@nissamills576]

Cool story...Move on down to the south side...we have a blast down here!! Such great people down here.

[@TheVillagesChief]

Just might!

[@devangel3614]

I only got 4 right. You did awesome. Really cool that he took out time to do this.❤

[@SebastianFlorida-t9p]

Gregg Bissonnette and his brother used to live in my house when they first moved to LA. Small world! I'm renting in TV second half of January and all of February to check it all out and I'm learning so much from all the KZbin videos and hosts. Can't wait!

[@TheVillagesChief]

Awesome! Small world!

[@ladyjram4962]

That was a ton of fun for me! It was like taking a walk through my past. I think I knew all of the classic rocks, but only one or two of the jazzy(s). Great fun so thank you both!!!

[@TheVillagesChief]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@Rita-sq9kc]

Just wow!

[@pattyford2228]

That’s awesome! You deserve it! ❤ Very cool that you design challenge coins, my son has a small collection. He’s served 8 years so far.

[@TheVillagesChief]

Thanks for watching!

[@fierceflyer5]

Jeff that was crazy awesome, Greg is amazing.

[@TheVillagesChief]

Yeah I know right?!!

[@surfboard396]

Hello Chief. Such a cool story in this video. Hope you’re feeling better. Good luck with the hunt. I think you did pretty good on the “ test” but I think the last one was intro to a Van Halen tune. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheVillagesChief]

It was Hot for Teacher by Van Halen, love that tune

[@sampropane]

Very cool. That’s awesome ! I will be building near Eastport in Waters Edge. Hope to see you down south.

[@TheVillagesChief]

Looking forward to it!

[@kathyalber9720]

That was awesome!!!!

[@TheVillagesChief]

I know right?!!

[@tamieemmer2795]

Come on down Chief! I live in Moultrie Creek! The video is Awesome!! That's Amazing!

[@TheVillagesChief]

Thanks!

[@kathykulba4320]

Totally cool.. I got two!! NOT a no body!!! You are a United States Veteran!!!! An elite class of WONDERFUL people!!! I loved when you said, "I love you and hate you for that" very funny!!! Good luck on the house hunt. We got here from Wisconsin Sunday night, looking at houses. I Thought I wanted up north, I dont think so any more. I don't think I want way down south either. We are staying in Sabel Chase, it's nice, but I think I want to be near the Eisenhower. Merry Christmas!!!

[@TheVillagesChief]

Happy house hunting!

[@happycamper4ever873]

That was so fun! I can’t believe I got some of them! 7 out of 12 What a cool thing to share with you and with us!

[@TheVillagesChief]

Good job!

[@pattiebravata7462]

How exciting. Congratulations.

[@Cheryl-yt8ee]

You were right about Sing Sing Sing. I used to love doing a quickstep to that back in the day!

[@TheVillagesChief]

Nice!

[@frankkeel8410]

COOL DRUMS AND EXCELLENT VIDEO

[@tomyarbrough9224]

Hope you are feeling better. Looking forward to hearing about your thought process in changing locations.

[@TheVillagesChief]

just want a little more room, mainly a bigger garage :)

[@tomyarbrough9224]

@TheVillagesChief , I can appreciate that, but how does one decide on which village/neighborhood?

[@TheVillagesChief]

Great question, and there is no easy answer. But for the most part, younger tends to be south, but most people look at the squares or areas they want to be near, so really depends on what area ya like the best, they are all a little different

[@PamelaW-li9rg]

Such a fun video, Chief! If you decide to stay in The Villages and move to the southern area, you will love it.

[@TheVillagesChief]

Thanks! I'm definitely leaning that way.

[@Carolyns23]

Enjoyed the video! So surprised to hear you are house-hunting! You did so many updates on your home that I figured you would be there for the long haul.

[@TheVillagesChief]

Just think I need a little more room, mainly bigger garage :)

[@Carolyns23]

@@TheVillagesChief Have fun with the house-hunt.

[@TheVillagesChief]

I bought one in Shady Brook, moving in mid January

[@judycherry9074]

How cool! Quite a story to share!

[@TheVillagesChief]

I know right?!

[@Jon_Bass4001]

Nice! 🎸

[@irenesingleton3427]

Very exciting news. Really enjoyed this video.

[@TheVillagesChief]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@CarolA-ww5rk]

Wow very cool. First time checking you out. You are a real man's man!! If I was 10 years younger I'd be flirting with you 😂

[@TheVillagesChief]

Thanks! 😎

[@ronkeyes659]

T A L E N T E D!

[@TheVillagesChief]

He's amazing right?!

[@JerryJohnson-w7w]

Great video Chief! How cool is that! I only guessed two: Wipeout and Honky Tonk Woman. Cannot believe I missed Take Five! One of my all time faves! My wife and I are closing on our new build in Well Point in late January. Hope to see you around!

[@TheVillagesChief]

Well Point looks awesome!

[@JerryJohnson-w7w]

@@TheVillagesChief Thanks! We thought it would be centrally located for the places we will want to go in the southern area.

[@dianekimura5593]

Very very cool. 🥁👍.

[@TheVillagesChief]

😎😎😎

[@jad8123]

I can’t believe you’re moving. You did so much work to your home but that’s a good thing because it probably sell faster. Here’s the funny part. After, over 25 years (I’m 60) I’m selling my townhouse and literally moving a block over to a single home. I’m kind of doing it in reverse. I needed a change. I figure I should give it a try. Good luck on your search and I look forward to seeing where you end up. Keep up the good work.

[@TheVillagesChief]

It's funny how life takes us in different directions!

[@davidmester6530]

Met Gregg at a PASIC event several years back, you are correct … a positive human being. The video was a hoot! Now, YOU sir are a beacon of light for those of us exploring a move to The Villages. I’ve listened to your videos for several weeks now, they are positive & full of detail to consider. I’ve also reviewed podcasters in this genre who want to keep people away. Keep up the good work, my Lifestyle visit is early 2025. LAST ITEM, think about a new T-shirt with drums and music. I think you can do this.

[@TheVillagesChief]

I’m glad you enjoy the videos!

[@davidmester6530]

Hi Jeff… I need to walk back suggesting you design some music themed items. I have visited your Amazon site before but didn’t bothered to review by category DUH! You are a talented graphic artist / entrepreneur and music is well represented on your Amazon site. Not to mention The Villages blogger. Thank you, I bought a throw pillow for Christmas.

[@TheVillagesChief]

Thanks so much David!

[@iron1215]

will thats cool...

[@josephschmidt2183]

I got 6 of them and love ending with Van Halen.

[@TheVillagesChief]

Awesome!

[@beautyover6018]

I can’t believe you’re moving you were doing so much updating on your house!

[@TheVillagesChief]

just want a little more room, mainly a bigger garage :)

[@aeroringordmngr8739]

Well done CPO. You can give the coin to Gregg yourself at our Clearwater gig. I thought I heard “Hot for Teacher” Van Halen towards the end. But I’m NO drummer.

[@TheVillagesChief]

Will do Donny, I got another something for ya that I think you'll like, a Navy tumbler, next time I see ya I'll get it to ya with your coin. And for sure thats hot for teacher, great jam.

[@scottallemong5079]

Great stuff Chief!!

[@TheVillagesChief]

Thanks!

[@davidk6498]

This is great chief not a drummer but very cool 😊

[@TheVillagesChief]

Greg went above and beyond!

[@sampropane]

Did you buy down on Jeff Anderson Way in Shady Brook ?

[@TheVillagesChief]

Almost did, I decided to shop around a little more, that was a cool house tho

[@sampropane]

That’s great. I got my home design appt done for Waters Edge. Sign last papers tomorrow and final close date is likely April 30 at the latest. Come on down !

[@TheVillagesChief]

I ended up buying it!

[@markedwards5512]

Cool story. Do you ever do drum covers on YT? I watch Sina Drums on YT. Look up her video doing Bat Out of Hell... it's awesome. Pretty amazing talent for a young drummer.

[@TheVillagesChief]

No I really dont play that much anymore, i may get back into it in the future but for now I'm happy watching other great drummers do their thing!

[@suewalker3603]

Is your other house still for sale? Do you mind sharing if you have a HOA fee. Thank you kind sir.

[@TheVillagesChief]

Hi Sue, the house sold. No HOA fee but we do have a monthly amenities fee about 199 a month and an annual CDD fee of a few hundred bucks but can’t remember exactly

[@judyp4421]

When is the driveway party with a special guest? 😉😉

[@TheVillagesChief]

Now that would be fun!

[@melissasirek6388]

That is one of the things I love about the Villages Community. You meet the most fascinating people and you never know who you will meet. I am tuning in for your search of a new home. I have been to the Street of Dreams, but I just can't get onboard to the new area yet. Best of Luck Look forward to following your adventure. May I ask, why you have decided the Northern area is not for you. Thanks.

[@TheVillagesChief]

Only reason is the excitement of new stuff 😊

[@WiseChristian60]

Great video the story you told about drumming and the famous guy you met and the drumming lesson we all got! Just a tip on your video quality not a criticism just a tip I noticed right off the bat that most of your arms did not show in the video it really looks weird but made me laugh (the armless KZbinr), maybe next video don’t sit so close to the camera 📷 📸 🎥 lol! 😂

[@TheVillagesChief]

Good advice!

[@josephschmidt2183]

Eastport sounds like it’s gonna be nice and everything will be new but probably a large bond. I’m guessing you’re gonna stay in warm Florida.

[@TheVillagesChief]

Pretty good chance 👍

[@ourfamilyvideos7283]

@@TheVillagesChiefwe love living in MC..ages 54 and up..a lot of younger blood down here and the older loves us

[@robinj5323]

I just bought a place near Lake Sumter. I fell in love with the nightly music in the squares. Really enjoyed watching this.

[@TheVillagesChief]

sounds great!