Bryan Hitt Drummer of REO Speedwagon demonstrates how to play Don't Let Him Go.

via KZbin Capture

[@bobgertz2958]

Let's not forget there was no grass growing under Alan, but when you can lose him and not skip a beat...tells ya what a FIND Bryan was. Amazing...the right guy, right fit, right band.

[@douglaswhartman]

REO Speedwagon! The GREATEST ROCK AND ROLL BAND OF ALL TIME!!!!! Well done Bryan! See you in two weeks!

[@FranciscoPereiro]

I think REO Speedwagon have had two of the best drummers there's been. I'm a big fan of Allan Gratzer in the old days and now of Bryan Hitt. The next drummer will have some big shoes to fill.

[@k20a_dave]

there will probably be no other drummer, the guys won't play music until they're 100 haha. someday or another they will stop playing, thats pretty impressive they are still playing gigs in their 70'S

[@rockandrollrob61]

This is proof that drummers need to practice Just as much, if not more then the rest of the band. Also it shows how much the drums are the backbone of most, if not all songs.

[@dlzastera]

I've always liked your style Brian, I saw you guys at the grand casino Hinckley, MN a few years back. That song you just played is my favorite. I'm a drummer too and want my 4th grade daughter to play drums. Thank you, Daniel

[@ratoneJR]

My favorite REO song, and just the right drummer for the job. Nice work.

[@Drrayoldman]

well into my 60s, such GREAT memories. Allen was a tough act to follow. But, you have nailed it. Thanks for keepin the music alive!

[@andrewipp426]

The man is just so smooth and effortless the muscle memory playing a song for over 25 years it’s as easy as breathing for him! Well done ! Thank you for the tutorial!

[@gregwonhoff7161]

Bryan, I was looking through my daughters cds and found an REO cd and started playing my drums to your songs. When Don’t Let Him Go started I was amazed at all of the phrasing you put into the song. I loved it ,but I didn’t know how to play it. Then I came across this video. Thank you so much for setting up this demonstration of a masterful job on your drums. I’m not a young man anymore. I’m 72 years old, but I just love attempting to play along with you.

[@madcrabber1113]

Seeing Bryan open the last show that we saw of Reo at the Borgata in Atlantic City was definitely a huge time for me and getting to meet them all for a few minutes well except Bruce, he was out in the giant lobby/ bar area actually hanging out with everyone like it was normal! I always loved their music since I was around 10 in the 70s but had never seen them live. That was the dumbest thing I ever didn't do was to not have seen them live before 2010 (I think it was 2010) I had just survived several emergency health issues and decided to go to as many shows as I could afford and up front also. Bryan couldn't have been nicer and is an amazing groove oriented drummer.

[@justaman-km1hl]

Thanks Bryan for years of absolute joy.

[@lanekennington6582]

Solid as a Rock !!!! Thanks Bryan !!!!

[@vagonveloz]

WOW I love it!!! I love it!!! Don't Let Him Go sound of the drums really is The Best sounds of the Drums i can hear in my Life!!!! and Bryan Hitt - Drummer for REO Speedwagon is a SPECTACULAR DRUMMER as always i say!! Thank you very muuch Bryan to share this Amazing video with us!!!...Don't Let Him Go is the fingerprint of REO Speedwagon Sound!!!! I love it and I love REO Speedwagon forever!!!...Keep Rockin' Julio Poleo from Venezuela!!!...Now i can't stop watching this Amazing video over and over again!!!...

[@my-back-yard]

Thanks Bryan, I always wondered. No finer tutorial than the guy who does it for a living!

[@ZZ-qk8ji]

Drummers amaze me. I was just impressed with his footwork, let alone everything else. Great stuff!!

[@leecalvinmusic]

I met Bryan in London in 2007, what a really nice guy. Full of energy and had loads of time to chat and talk about being in the band. Top post, there’s not many drummer or pro musicians would share this with fans. Awesome

[@alanmurrie]

So cool - love it that Bryan Hitt takes the time to do this kind of stuff.

[@steveboydstun3124]

Great timing finding this video. our band is playing this song with a new drummer.

[@carik.1046]

Awesome song,love it!! Thank you Bryan,great job!!!! 😊😊😊

[@frankbarking9602]

Love this tune, great fun to play drums to. Now I know exactly how to play it.

[@TimfromChicago]

You are an incredible drummer. You and Tris Imboden are my favorites today and thankfully I got to see you both share the same stage together. Looking forward to seeing you guys Back On The Road Again

[@bridazzel7588]

Bryan Hitt is amazing!

[@christinarama8495]

Saw you live in Durham this week! Very impressed with watching you play this song live!

[@KenMcGee]

Wow, Fantastic demo Bryan! This is one of my favorite songs. I slightly prefer the version with the drum intro. (But we don't have to tell Kevin.)

[@FranciscoPereiro]

The more I see this video the more I like it. This is one of my favorite songs ever, thanks Brian, keep it rolling!!!

[@paulstone6337]

Good deal Brian... Always like to see you play..

[@super_coop9925]

Awesome lick, love the Bo Diddley beat!

[@Carpetlay1]

You always know how good at something someone is, by how easy they make it look.

[@bogray49]

My favorite opener.

[@allans7281]

I love these songs that have "tribal rhythmic sound" similar to journeys tune "separate ways " Awesome drummer big fan. One of my All time fav bands!!

[@thecflsaskatchewanroughrid8848]

One of my fravite rock band is REO Speedwagon

[@jc6594]

Happy 65th Birthday Bryan Hitt

[@thecatman9776]

Please make one for rolling with changes!! Love the way you changed that song

[@fdasaro1]

i have always admired the tracks Brian has played on , very precise

[@jubilacioninteligente]

Hey, keep loading your work, man, I just love the music you guys made, and see you in the drums makes this better

[@CC-ys8qq]

Wow, what a find! Thanks for all your years of dedication to REO, without you this great band wouldn't keep on rockin'. Good man!

[@susieq4680]

You make it look easy Brian.

[@paulk967]

Very Kool. You Rock Brian! REO is still one hell of a bad ass band!!!

[@russpoirier1645]

You're one of the greats Bryan! Thanks so much!

[@davidpatterson2178]

IF THST IS THE WAY HE PLAYS IT THEN THATS THE WAY IT SHOULD BE PLAYED. one of my favorites from them.Love that beat.

[@NapaMusicShibs]

Hi Bryan, Thanks for the Lesson.... I own a Roland TD-25KV and I've just ordered an additional floor tom so that I can play this song. I hear 104 or 105 BPM! Thanks again... Just watched you guys jam in Concord California! Awesome show as expected, thanks for that too!

[@Novanetics]

Mighty fine, Sir !

[@ricksprops]

That looks like so much fun. Very impressive. You are truly blessed.

[@jnse23]

W.O.W.! simply WOW! Hitt is my drum hero!

[@CC_Marauder]

TY sir. Love REOS since my first live rock concert with them headlining at Irvine Amph. in 1982. My high school, Tustin High, won the entire Orange County (California) food drive to win free tix for the entire student body. I was a young freshman that has remained a lifelong fan because of the exposure. My wife and I still see you whenever near us in So Cal.✌️

[@killebrew69]

Thanks for sharing Bryan! #REOROCKS

[@CoolOrb]

totally awesome rockin' ... Bryan Hitt !!! :)

[@paulh3998]

Thank you very much! A privilege to watch!!

[@acetrace4173]

Thank you for making this video 👍🤟✌ Question for you: Why is this the only video that you have uploaded or have shared. I would dearly love to see so much more of your greatest hits,.... please! Hope you seriously consider this and please have a beautiful day..😉

[@thecflsaskatchewanroughrid8848]

Bryan hit is my fravite drummer

[@whalers59]

Excellent! 🥁

[@hardinmtp3]

Cool Mr. Hitt. It is a fun song to play.

[@dallasbrock4020]

Hell yea. Go man go. Great

[@jimbettridge3123]

Not just great drumming, very tasteful fills!

[@Lynneheal]

Kool .I love drums the most in music .

[@eldonb402]

That looks fun to play and I love that song.

[@MLane-pq3ut]

Thanks alot for video. Way good!

[@Pearlpassionstudio]

Excellent video Brian. Never knew you had VDrums. I also have the Roland 25KV kit in the studio. Hope you're doing well. Have to share this too.

[@tonygrissom6564]

So cool! Thank you!

[@floraguerrero4721]

You're a good teacher... haha !!

[@mikedwello931]

Crazy Good!

[@yamarizquinones8606]

Hey Bryan!! I didn't know about your KZbin channel!! 😳

[@williamarmstrong392]

Very nice !

[@dissyduster]

Great Vid,,,,WOW Track,

[@cjboland6839]

Love it!!!!

[@chuckberry3524]

Good stuff!!

[@unclefreddy2009]

Would love to see Roll with the changes!!

[@christopherwood2290]

I tried learning how to drum. Could never really get it all figured out. I found learning how to play guitar much easier.

[@MWesley111]

When are you going to post more, really enjoy.

[@MrSimmies]

I always thought I was pretty coordinated until I saw this.

[@thefeet]

The 3 thumbs down are from a mutant RX-5, disgruntled DX-7 and a pissed off Korg M1. :) Mutated robots. Great job Bryan! Keep rockin!

[@gwendolyncarter5668]

awesome!

[@florahailey8779]

Hitt it Bryan !!!!

[@extremestormspotterdavidS]

I remember when I played the song on the Xbox drum kit I know every beat that Bryan Hitt does on his drum kit. also i can't do that on the actual kit to,

[@thecoolestdad]

Alan Gratzer will always be the drummer for REO in my book.

[@CC_Marauder]

Rude.

[@chuckHart70]

And you're an idiot. Alan left to be with his family. Mr. HItt stepped in. The music lives and Alan is probably fine with it

[@thecoolestdad]

@@chuckHart70 I laugh at your silly comment. Doesn't matter what you say, you are nobody to me. Alan Gratzer is THE REO drummer and no one can top him. Done!

[@samuelfernandez397]

I love it

[@ghostnotes5667]

Awesome!

[@srm8866]

Fantastic cover - man, the actual drummer couldn't have done any better himself. Oh, wait a second … … never mind! 🙂

[@VulcanMG66]

Hey Bryan its me Timmy

[@cliftonlindsey5747]

WOW!

[@kevinthompson3762]

DAMN BRYAN!! You have so much s*** going on there, I'm pretty sure I seen you texting too!!😁👍🤘 AWESOME!!

[@arnoudgeerts6950]

cool,thanx!!

[@beckyhines1433]

Nice

[@stabmastersam4845]

Anyone else here from employee of the month? 😂

[@paulh3998]

What kind of bass pedals are those? Anyone?

[@killebrew69]

Probably very expensive ones! LOL

[@daddymidwest4111]

It’s sorely missing the “Groove” of the original. Just too plain the way it’s played now. IMHO

[@sumego4180]

Is he wearing a wig?

[@rickhenson7761]

Brian is a good solid as catching Rock drummer. R

[@spike14501]

Sorry, I like Alan better. I also like Kevin's vocals better 40 years ago!

[@bobbybousche7996]

Brian, you don't even play it correctly with the cymbals...