Carl Palmer - ELP - 2022 Tour Kit Rundown

Renowned drummer Carl Palmer gave Modern Drummer a tour of his kit during the WELCOME BACK MY FRIENDS - THE RETURN OF EMERSON LAKE & PALMER Tour. Being the lone surviving member of the group, Carl, in association with the Estates of his bandmates Keith Emerson & Greg Lake, came up with a way to reunite the band using live footage of Keith and Greg from 1992 on massive video walls.
Here is what Carl said about the project:
“About five years ago I explored the idea of trying to reunite the band using digital holograms. We saw a few shows of other artists but it did not seem like an honest approach. Then we realized the film we made of ELP’s sold out run at London’s Royal Albert Hall in 1992 had everything we needed. We were able to use just the camera shots of Keith and Greg, with the sterling audio tracks of their performances resulting in a combination of film and onstage performance that brings back the magic of ELP.”
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[@th3m1ke]

The best thing I ever attended was a Paiste clinic with Carl and Danny Carey. It was SUCH a privilege and I wish it happened more frequently. Absolutely legend.

[@bencarroll1668]

I bet!

[@double-h-farms]

I had the privilege of meeting Carl.. great guy

[@VIRGONOMICS]

Beast - the showmanship on top of the raw Carl Freakin Palmer - damn !

[@cezarromeucastilho4799]

Carl Palmer and Neil Peart Forever... Carl is magic

[@m42037]

Carl blows Neil away sorry.

[@bigelile07]

@@m42037 Carl is my fav of all time, but he doesn't "blow Neil away"...that is a ridiculous comment. Peart is one of the greatest ever. It can be argued that he was the greatest ever. I think Palmer and Peart are the only 2 drummers that could play each others music. John Bonham is considered the best ever by many...why because of his triplets. Something that Palmer & Peart both did easily. 🤷‍♂Carl has always been underrated AFA the greatest drummers ever or top 100 drummers. That rag, Rolling Stone Mag, doesn't even have him in the top 100 the last time I checked, but they have Shelia E there. 🤦‍♂

[@oysterhead5150]

One of the greatest drummers ever! Carl is a beast behind the kit, especially at his age!

[@mg10056]

Sensational drumming. His snare drum solo (on you tube) is quite something. He could entertain restaurant diners with chopsticks whilst waiting for his starter.

[@GreatCircle360]

Hi Carl, got to watch you live when Asia stopped in Grand Rapids. I worked the show, and watched you from behind Howe's amp. What an inspiration, all the way back to Arthur Brown.

[@rome7704]

I love anything Carl Palmer. He is my idol and absolute favorite drummer. I was able to shake his hand and tell him what a big influence he has had on me after a ELP concert. He was so nice to all the fans.

[@thomasmoje5926]

I'll second that I attended a Carl Palmer ELP Legacy concert in Buffalo, N.Y. back in 2019. Bought a Ludwig Venus Carl Palmer Signature snare drum at that concert had the opportunity to meet Carl at the 'meet and greet' after the show he was an absolute gentleman gave me tuning tips and posed for a photo with me holding the drum it was a great moment and that drum is one of my treasured possessions. An amazing talent and more so a nice person.

[@Brad68303]

Carl is an absolute legend. Got to meet him after a performance and he signed a drumhead and spoke with me briefly. Always was in my top five favorite drummers. Huge influence on my own drumming since the 60's.

[@joeritchie7286]

72 and still rockin

[@marktegeder2455]

Carl is amazing!

[@steverichdrummr]

Wow, Such an amazing talent. Just go back and listen to Brain Salad Surgery, blows me away, also with the sound he gets out of those. I love how play play with the enthusiasm of a kid having a blast that never grew up. Awesome!

[@keithlegend3672]

I had the honor at 13 years old to sneak into the New Haven Arena in Connecticut and climbed onto the metal support trusses and was perched directly over your left shoulder in the ceiling and I was mesmerized by what I saw...Alright,at 68 years old what can I say...young and dumb...I thank you from the bottom of my heart for a night that has lived with me through my life...absolutely amazing !!!! Thank you Carl and all my years of interest in drumming is due to you...Unfortunately my set is the dash and steering wheel in my 93 F-150 but man it's my saviour....Just a minute to my tunes and some beats...Thank you brother...Friggin' Amazing....

[@carlosclerigadrums]

Legend!! Saw ELP in 1997 in Mexico City , that night changed my life.

[@shanegriffin2215]

I saw him with Asia back in 1983 on the Alpha tour. He had the Premier stainless steel kit- double bass, 4 single headed rack toms, 2 floors, 2 tympani behind him, the Simmons drums in the shape of a man’s head, all Paiste cymbals and 2 giant symphonic gongs. One of the best drum solos I have ever seen. What an amazing drummer.

[@michaelvaladez6570]

To think I saw him at the age of 21..and now he's 72..and still fit and playing very remarkable. All the best to him on his musical endeavors. Long live the ELP legacy 🙏. 🙏. PS I believe Ringo Starr bought his first huge stainless steel drum set with the etched hunting scenes on it...if that may be true..!!!

[@michaelvaladez6570]

Yes its true !

[@sarojaband4664]

1$t: Karn Evil 9 is a masterpiece, and the 1st Impression is one of the most challenging drum compositions in all of Progressive Rock history. Thank you Sir.

[@drumsanddrumming]

One of my absolute favourites.

[@DirtySk8RatStaney]

Holy shit!!… that’s what a drum solo looks like. I did not see the shirt removal mid drum solo coming… My man said “Hold up, it’s getting hot back here.” Didn’t miss a beat, and kept it moving. No wonder they played the whole solo in this rig rundown. Maybe one of my favorites so far.

[@samuelmatz]

Remarkable musician. ELP had a wonderful member. Never heard any musician talk so loving abou 11:11 t his instrument. 👏

[@daveschrdinger]

Happy 50th anniversary ELP!

[@roloduarte3100]

That solo was awesome.

[@justemerci1885]

Carl is such a sweet man and a genius musician ❤

[@MauricioMagaldi]

I love his "collector" vibe LOL truly passionate about drums, even after all these years. gotta love that passion!

[@Jacklove18NY]

The greatest drummers I’ve ever seen were Buddy Rich & Carl Palmer

[@Markus-dx9oy]

Es gibt viele sehr gute Schlagzeuger auf der Welt. Carl Palmer spielt in seiner eigenen Liga. Es wird nie einen besseren geben.

[@jonselby1879]

brilliant band best drummer,Ian paice may better love them in early 70s mid 80s etc,god bless Keith and Gregg

[@stevevorass]

This was incredible! Thanks for posting!

[@drumdiscussion7776]

What a fantastic concept-still touring vicariously with Greg and Keith. equipment run down and sound quality just superb! I've been following Carl since the 70's always a pleasure to experience.

[@albitcapinigro1107]

A monster on the drums.

[@user-ix3ib6ue6v]

Thank's for the drumsticks model PRO MARK TXCPW CP. Carl Palmer have developed, it is very balanced and convenient for a working musician

[@billyrhythm]

Mr. Palmer, Your drumming hasn’t been an influence on me. ELP just wasn’t a band I was ever into. Your influence as a gentleman, though, sure has. There are a few drummers who always seem so friendly, genuine, enthusiastic, and kind. Thank you for being that kind of human.

[@romans828.]

I love you Carl! Been a fan since Atomic Rooster. Not sure a day has gone by that I haven't listened to ELP since the first album. Blessings

[@zeprls]

Top 3 rock drummer period.

[@francescotoni26]

LOVE and RESPECT for this men

[@adityatyagi4009]

Carl Palmer is the British Neil Peart! Great drummer.

[@mikec7176]

So good to see Carl really into it still after all these years!! Drum on brother!! Interesting that he uses a coated emperor on the snare! 👍🥁👍

[@m42037]

Why is that interesting?? 🤨 Actually that's the same head I've been using on my snare for ages, the "Ambassador" head is terrible on the snare imo, the Emperor head is perfect on a Supraphonic or Black Beauty

[@mikec7176]

@@m42037 In the 60 years that I played drums, I have had many snares including the Supraphonic and Black beauty, and I have always used ambassadors on all of them, and a lot of drummers I know do the same. I think the emperor is too heavy for a snare, I have always thought they were better suited for floor toms and even bass drums, but it really comes down to what feels right to the individual.

[@m42037]

@@mikec7176 Thanks for your opinion, with that comment I highly doupt you been playing that long or at all, maybe a beginner. "Too heavy?" I guess Carl doesn't know what he's doing or John Bonham or Ian Paise or me and I'm sure countless drummer's I haven't mentioned otherwise the head would be obsolete. We tighten the head down we don't play Emperor loose, Ambassador sounds terrible compared to Emperor. When I was a beginner I used Ambassador on everything, I didn't know that a wrinkled head meant it needs to be tightened not replaced also 🤣

[@mikec7176]

@@m42037 Man it is so funny to read your reply, lmfao!! I am 69 years old, started playing when I was 7, and stopped playing a couple years ago. I cut my teeth on all those drummers that you mention and more, Like I said, I tried Emperor on the floor toms, and once on the bass, they were ok, but for what I like to hear, they were too thick, heavy, whatever you want to call it. I was always able to get the sound I wanted from Ambassadors. It is really what works best for the individual, so if you prefer the Emperors, thats great! Drum on my man.

[@m42037]

@@mikec7176 I'm glad I made you day Harry, it was more funny that you, a "professional" would be shocked that Carl Palmer, I don't know probably close to the greatest drummer "alive" uses Emperor on his snare. And you gave yourself away, a older Boomer doesn't use "lmfao" you are probably a millennial, ya rock on 🥱

[@hechogamermx4812]

Legend

[@jas_bataille]

This man left Ludwig because they wouldn't make him stainless drums, made his own stainless drums, and when Ludwig made stainless drums, he returned. This, ladies and gentlemen, is what you called being legendary!

[@mightyV444]

He'd also sworn to himself to never play Zildjian again when he still was very young because they'd refused to replace a cymbal he'd just bought and which broke after only very little use. He'd shown that broken cymbal to Bob Zildjian himself at an event, who just told Carl, "You should buy a new cymbal!"

[@johannjohann6523]

Steel drums are still quite musical. Certainly louder with more attack. Though just about any drum is a good drum. :) Glad to see Carl out still jamming and playing.

[@tedfurlo2268]

Beyond Compare.

[@marcelocurigomes8746]

Vida longa ao mestre !!🖖🏻🥁

[@jeremyanderson2246]

That is an original Hammerax Crash Course, I still have mine that I bought. They then retooled and changed designs... The original sounds better... I don't know what has happened to Hammerax since... But I'm glad I still have that stack! It sounds amazing! Dude is the same age as Steve Ferrone, they're both 72... Drumming is beyond a wonderful way to stay in shape! These guys are still going full tilt in their 70's!

[@joek81981]

I have this guy's sig snare and I've never heard a single song he's ever played on. Its just a absolute firecracker.

[@joek81981]

I'd hate to be the company that makes that stacker. "Ahh whoever it was, I dunno, whatever..."

[@DavidOakesMusic]

His voice and the way he talks reminds me of Steve White.

[@JamminClemmons]

I'd like to know who Carl's drum tech is. That should be *a huge shoutout!*

[@matthewpaluch777]

😎👍💗🇬🇧🥁🔥🎼💣🔊))GO CARL GO!!!

[@matthewpaluch777]

😎👍💗🇨🇭🔥🎼🔊)) PAISTE!!!

[@timpricedrums]

I did a gig in Hungary back in 2008. Mr Palmer was on the same bill. I made the mistake of trying to have a brief chat with him back stage whilst a band was playing. He couldn’t hear me properly and was not in the mood for small talk. Was a shame as he was a childhood drumming hero of mine. I was probably a bit over enthusiastic! Oh well. They do say never meet your heroes.

[@ralphbenites1819]

Alsom preformance specially the tom’s .very old school sound.Ludwig rocks

[@Seosg007]

Be nice if he added a camera to the kit and let us see him play from the set during the tour.

[@roybeckerman9253]

I wonder what snare Carl used, before his signature VENUS snare.. Also, what is his side snare..?

[@brianfreeman8290]

There is a difference between Carls' drumming talents and my own, approximately the width of the Milky Way.

[@jean-pierrenadeau4007]

Shirt off! Yeah! In recent years he didn't do it. Went to 4 concerts, didn't do it. And now.... :-)

[@garywalsh9798]

I don’t understand what he said about the rack Tom’s having a 3 ply ambassador X skin. Remo don’t make 3 ply . There is Emperor 2ply . Can anyone listen to what Carl says and enlighten me please.

[@garywalsh9798]

I thought that too .ambassador x is one ply . Emperor is two . I think he uses emperor vintage now though ,(not myla).

[@kennyolivier7905]

ELP needs to be in the RHOF!! UNBELIEVABLE THEY ARE NOT!!

[@artysanmobile]

The screen behind you is actually UPstage. I’m sure you know that.

[@Jahreas]

Carl's work rate is off the scale.

[@DavidOakesMusic]

30 cm Gong? i think you mean inches surely ?

[@markrushton1516]

No drum riser?

[@MrTripletts]

So it shows what a remarkable set you can get from Ludwig if your famous. Normal blokes like us are lucky if any music store can get a standard set

[@The_Other_Ghost]

Fun fact! Miley Cyrus never did a cover of Hoedown.

[@Oneness100]

The gongs and drum kit sure have shrunk.

[@morbidmanmusic]

what "return" of ELP. Killing elp, more like.

[@swiftusmaximus5651]

Still going strong for an Old Fart

[@m42037]

What's he supposed to do walk crossword puzzles and feed the birds in the park and watch Lawrence Welk? What can you do in your mid 70s, we'll see it'll be here before you know it

[@TheDRUM2112]

Sorry Carl you're an old dog with no new tricks. Your playing feels very tense... bass drum patterns are soooo uneven!

[@hippydippy]

Yea... A little sloppy, but I'd l've to see how you're playing when you're in your 70's! LOL

[@plasticweapon]

you'll never be one millionth the drummer palmer is.

[@TheDRUM2112]

@@plasticweapon You don't even know me, your opinion means NOTHING!!!

[@TheDRUM2112]

@@hippydippy Carl was great in his younger years. He should adjust to his capabilities at his age.

[@plasticweapon]

@@TheDRUM2112 i know that you're embarrassing yourself by playing pretend that he's not playing as good now as he was then, which NO other drummer with his stamina has done, because you're jealous.

[@nathanwalsh3028]

His hands are phenomenal his playing is great but his double bass is rubbish. Definitely not his strong point.

[@casanovafrankenstein8538]

Maybe you should give him some pointers, since you know so much

[@billyrhythm]

If I understand correctly the guy is 72 years old! I hope when I’m 72 a) I’m still alive, an b) I can play four on the floor!

[@Brad68303]

@@billyrhythm I agree with you!

[@robroymacgregor7279]

At 72 I hope I can play that well, even if a little off,... Bless him....

[@suggoz]

The worst in the world. 3. Covid. 2. Cancer. 1. Drumsolos.

[@plasticweapon]

you think covid is worse than cancer so we'll consider the source. what are you doing here?

[@mattdelany6799]

Unlistenable. Going back to Thomas Lang.

[@plasticweapon]

who?

[@mattdelany6799]

Do you play drums? Check out Thomas Lang.

[@plasticweapon]

@@mattdelany6799 carl palmer is the greatest drummer in history, so i'm all set.

[@mattdelany6799]

@@plasticweapon go watch any thomas lang video, and will give you 10 million dollars if you don't change your mind

[@plasticweapon]

@@mattdelany6799 so he's the drummer for dream theatre. i watched his modern drummer festival 2020 video and he's great, but it makes no sense for you to say that palmer is "unlistenable".

[@MrMillsfrank]

Carl needs to practice more...

[@Slickmickyoyo97]

Love seeing a professional kit with warts and all, some knicks and beat up heads. I mean a beautiful kit is a thing to behold, but it was built to be played not looked at!

[@angellorenzorubio9439]

Este tipo no es humano es una maquina y a esa edad....!!!💪🤗

[@yannyloyer7177]

amazing chops. did dude is up there in age.

[@SONORSQ2guy]

Great performance he doesn’t need to takeoff his shirt

[@yannyloyer7177]

he used to do that back in the seventies. but yeah.keep the shirt on lol killer hands on that man though.great chops !

[@cockers6682]

Poor double bass drum work