CAG Operation Spirit

#operationspirit from 1991s #mentaljewelry This was the first single from #freaks4live first album and #mtv threw it into heavy rotation! What a ride! #drummer #drummersofinstagram #drummersofyoutube #drums #freaks4live
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[@gregwinter8503]

Awesome. One of my favorite drummers!

[@chaddavies4160]

Love it, you've always been my favourite drummer. The way you play is so innovative and I don't think you get nearly enough credit, not just for Live's sound but also for your talent. I only hope you guys can set differences aside one day and get back to the band you once were.

[@goodpainlive]

This song started it all for me in 92. Greatest band of all time. Wish you were doing the STP tour this summer. There is no replacement.

[@chadgraceyLIVE]

Thank you!

[@rorypate1367]

This reminds me of this time period in my life so much. It’s such a mood. Always such a fantastic drummer!

[@chadgraceyLIVE]

Thank you!!

[@CRASH-LANDING]

You're a great drummer, Chad. One of my absolute favorites from the 90s and the song that made me a fan of LIVE.

[@chadgraceyLIVE]

Thank you man! I appreciate it, truly.

[@1010abcdefgh]

I love the unusual accents on the snare during the chorus, I'm not a drummer but that always stood out as a very cool part of this song.

[@chadgraceyLIVE]

Cool! Thank you sir! Thank you for listening!

[@1010abcdefgh]

@@chadgraceyLIVE have listened for years man, amazing band, greetings from Ireland!!

[@scottmartinetti4875]

Damn right. This song is my childhood. I was 4 or 5 when I first heard it. Was in my uncle's 1992 Celica listening to it. Thanks man for all your work. From drummer to drummer, love you!

[@grothict]

Great tune!!! Such a fan of these videos.

[@jens4president]

Thank you so much for all these great videos.

[@vickyandres6922]

Love this so much. You drumming in this song made this song!

[@chadgraceyLIVE]

I appreciate it!

[@rorypate1367]

I think I’ve watched this like 50 times. Man, I think you’re the soul of this band. Honestly I didn’t get it before but it just clicked. Hell, I would say Patrick’s parts are pretty amazing as well. Chad T is like the weakest link and Ed is next.

[@chadgraceyLIVE]

I appreciate it. PD is by far the most talented musician in the band....He can play anything. Thank you so much for the compliments!

[@eng.edsonmarquesjr.1025]

Amazing.. thank you for providing so many good moments. Hugs Edson fan of Brazil.

[@ChrisRomanoDrum-Covers]

Awesome 👏 of course it is because you are the originator…. I did of cover of this song 🎵 it’s great to see you playing… rock on!!!

[@chadgraceyLIVE]

Rock on! I appreciate it.

[@scottmartinetti4875]

That big k crash sounds great! The one to the left of the China!

[@nevinmarknarciso]

one of the 90's great drummer, play all Throwing Copper songs, the best

[@JohnnyCortese]

Hell yea great performance and those drum parts are so solid for the song yet unique that you'd be able to identify the song just by the drums!

[@chadgraceyLIVE]

Thank you bud!!

[@idanbjacobs]

I went to my first +LIVE+ show some weeks ago and to my disappointment you weren’t there, so hopefully I’ll get a chance to see you rocking those tunes on stage one day. For now this channel is the closest to it…

[@themodernhuman]

Used to love watching you play the Unplugged set you guys did for MTV….was so obsessed with that unusual tom next to your hi hats, I wrote Pearl asking about it.

[@chadgraceyLIVE]

Thank you for checking out my channel! You mean the tom to the left of the hi-hat? That was inspired by Larry Mullen Jr.

[@themodernhuman]

@@chadgraceyLIVEYes🙏🏻 so good. Thanks for the reply.

[@chestrockwell7306]

Chad is one of the kings in the pocket!!

[@chadgraceyLIVE]

I really appreciate it!!

[@eduardomartinez1506]

Among so many gems that you created as a band I would like to have the opportunity to listen to Good Pain, which for me and maybe I'm wrong, is that the drum approach is inspired by U2's A Sort of homecoming, but more elaborate and complex. Especially I've always been curious about the bridge part where Patrick's groove basically stays, which although maybe it's a part that you came up with on the spot and maybe it won't be repeated, I'd love to see how you execute it. Thanks for so many songs that became anthems for us.

[@aprildawn3186]

I'm all about real rock music with alll the instruments but ive always been a guitar girl...except in this band called Live! Lol you are my favorite. Love the way you play!!

[@chadgraceyLIVE]

Well thank you April!!

[@rienkhoek4169]

Awesome, throwing copper was the album i played the most throughout my teens. I am not a drummer but this made me appreciate this Live song so much more. Can you do the Dam at Otter Creek? Its my favorite song.

[@chadgraceyLIVE]

Thank you Rienk!

[@scottmocha3981]

Just left a comment on Pain…. That song was like my first romantic interlude with high hats. This song, it was the ride. Love it I still love this album deeply. It’s such important and special music. Thanks for bringing it to my life.

[@chadgraceyLIVE]

Im glad you have such fond memories of MJ. I do too! 😁 Thanks for remembering it and listening!! More drum vids coming soon!

[@erikjohnsen3135]

I'm not a drummer, but I love your drumming! Been a fan since the 90s. Any chance you could do a video of Good Pain? There is literally zero other videos of Live or covers of that song out there.

[@meridaye73]

❤️☺️✌🏻

[@aaronhanson9898]

Can anyone tell me why he left the band? What was his last album? Always loved the drumming on early albums!

[@chadgraceyLIVE]

I can tell you all you want to know. I have been the drummer on every track except for 4 tracks on Local 717 the last EP we released. This is whole sorted story of the guitar player taking over producing that EP and basically locking me out of recording. I did not leave the band. Ed gained control of the band (with my help) and then "conveniently" decided not to have me tour with him. This was in 2022. Hope that helps.