Abe Laboriel Jr Throwback Thursday From the MI Vault 12/8/07

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[@gimbrere]

I love it when drummers tell a story with their solo. Like Steve Gadd, Peter Erskine, and definitely Abe Laboriel jr.

[@Marreroortiz]

This is what I call a real drum.solo.... with feeling and lots of dynamics!!!!!!! Proud of.you Abe Jr!

[@SONORSQ2guy]

Finally a drum solo that grooves and keeps your attention.

[@tinterlande]

Just one of the most enjoyable solo drum performances on KZbin. Abe is the best!

[@philippefeld1731]

Space, dynamics, musicality, knowledge of différents styles. A realy complete and versatile musician !

[@rhythmista7707]

There's a real drummer right there, folks.. Abe's musical prowess and tastes are sophisticated beyond most drummers his age..

[@MIGeoMous]

Rhythmista so true

[@stormsa-coming4315]

His drumming not only sounds good but FEELS just as good. He's like meditation put to drumming if that makes any sense.

[@terranceharper6193]

pro tip: watch movies at Flixzone. Me and my gf have been using it for watching a lot of movies lately.

[@timothyotis1274]

@Terrance Harper yup, I have been using Flixzone for months myself =)

[@calebluis2910]

@Terrance Harper yea, I have been watching on flixzone for months myself =)

[@HughMorristheJoker]

Musical, melodic drummer

[@sanityinaseaofmadness7353]

I discovered ALJ only a few years ago. I think John Bonham would have loved him...

[@AndreasHalvardsson]

Magical drumming!

[@MetricMod]

I’m not tying to draw any comparisons here, but Abe has always reminded me of what John Bonham would sound like now. More tools, a few more chops, but still that heavy, HEAVY POCKET. For me, there are times I enjoy solos that are basically rudiments played all over the kit, but this RIGHT HERE, is what people pay a drummer to do. Be confident. Have your own sound. Have some chops. Be professional and lastly, be a great guy. This is who Abe is. End of story👊🏻❤️👊🏻

[@hermanmelville3871]

Funny. He's always reminded me of what Jeff Porcaro would've sounded like if he was about 100 pounds heavier.

[@steevidrums]

Wow, he's got some really eclectic influences, but heart warming to see Jeff Pocaro was his main one. I have been doing a major Jeff binge these last couple of years. Some of my drummer mates appreciate Jeff, but don't get him like I do. They're into choppy players galore (and there's no shortage of them) But Jeff said it best for me, "You have to be able to play with your average Joe" He wasn't a soloist (and I am sure he could have been if that was his desire) but he was very much a musical drummer, a band player with an enormous groove. Abe here, defo picked up a lot of Jeff over his young years. Loved his work with McCartney. Monster player in his own right!

[@davidwebb091370]

this man is the son of one of the greatest bass players of all time, Abraham Laboriel!

[@dagostinoification]

On sent " l'école" John Bonham, Steve Jordan , Steve Gadd ...dans son jeu ! j'adore ! LE GROOVE D'ABORD ! Ce qui ne l'empêche pas d'avoir une superbe techniue !

[@rodrigoguzmanleroy4915]

that´s why McCartney choose the guy...awesome vib

[@sly2588]

hi-hat cymbals sound great

[@SuperQdaddy]

Great feel player...watch him play on the session he did with sting * different approach..special

[@Marreroortiz]

The New John B..... YEAH!!!!

[@Marreroortiz]

Amazing solo and drum seat, wow!

[@joegiotta7580]

What about his seat is amazing?

[@malcolmneate5852]

Great opening solo. Lot of Bonham about the way he plays.

[@willmurray222]

good grove dremmer. but trying to solo shows no creativety. no structure just random shit.

[@leandroperez9271]

Que groove

[@andrewdriscoll6934]

Groove = reading a book.