Colin Bowden drum solo

[@laurellindstrom9189]

Our wonderful dad died 1st August, 2021, unexpectedly but peacefully. It’s a terrible loss, but what he gave us all is immeasurable.

[@thomazs.camposgiampa2832]

Que beleza.❤

[@cliffordpearsonjr.9748]

Im so terribly sorry for your loss dear..

[@mcjrides]

Your dad was fucking deadly I m sorry for your loss I hope he wasn't part of a forced vax problem at a certain level age is age we can t avoid it ,,,living large in the moment I hope he was able to still pound er out may the walls echo with laughter and enjoyment where ever he played forever and ever.........I seen this video before I m sure of it thank you for leaving it up❤

[@tukumburu]

wtf thats a master

[@Reed-Publications]

I work at a long term care facility and we used to have a Jazz drummer who lived in our facility who would perform every now and then for the residents. He was very feeble and used a walker to get around the building, but whenever he got behind a set of drums he would give it all he got. He never lost his touch, even up to the end. It was pure magic.

[@jonahwang7193]

This old man's touch is like watching a time traveler from the 50s playing the drums. Incredible.

[@keffinmckn3602]

Lol he was born in early 1930s so no time travel needed.

[@DanielGlassDrums]

The style is 1920s/30s, but he definitely plays it very authentically.

[@rumochnaya]

It’s like the Tom & Jerry’s Cats Quartet.

[@nosfy]

30s more like! But yesss

[@bernardmeyre]

1920s more like...

[@TweedSuit]

When i saw his hair, i knew it was gonna be good.

[@PtikPhoenetikTalk]

How dare you

[@marceibel1131]

@@ichduse8110 Greta is here, too😆😆

[@timbruner8056]

Love that comment! I have EXACTLY the same haircut!

[@jody024]

This is not playing drums, this is being one with the drums. My late grandpa would've loved this band!

[@dirtydave2691]

It was pretty sweet.

[@kingrick5494]

...aesthetically anyway

[@theothertroll]

That would make one with my school desk 🤪

[@maness2112]

This is a piece of American drum set history. Show respect drummers out there.

[@avallon647]

American history? Colin Bowden (RIP) was British!

[@ofdrumsandchords]

That sounds unquestionably british. I know, I'm french !

[@ВасилийЛесин-й3и]

@@avallon647 Да какая разница кто он?! Посмотрите с каким азартом он играет! Он любит свое дело! И он крут!

[@earthorigins3509]

God bless him! At age 85, most people probably have arthritis in the hands. This man is OUTSTANDING!!!

[@rixpix2957]

Yeah he probably has some too. Not stopping him though!

[@MyBeardBetter]

Don't let it fool you, most drummers have arthritis but we push through.

[@rixpix2957]

@@MyBeardBetter Agree 100%.

[@kurtrivard8291]

…but the effects of arthritis are greatly slowed & lessened by these types of activities 👍🏽😎

[@rixpix2957]

@@kurtrivard8291 Very true. Seems ironic but...🙂

[@MrMadBaggins]

Wow, as a drummer of 40 plus years, I just found a new inspiration! This guy is awesome.

[@thesheffinator7124]

Possibly the most musical drum solo I've watched on KZbin lately.

[@comisariopantera0943]

Don’t matter the age .... he have passion and rhythm in his soul !!!!!

[@just82much51]

That is a very talented old soul with more beats played than most of us could count and it was OUTSTANDING!!! So we’ll done sir and God bless you!!! As for those who have given this a thumbs down, it’s time to grow up and learn to show some respect to your elders children!!!!!!!!!

[@benjisidzett4632]

That was seriously one of the coolest drum solos I have ever seen. Props to the old guy. I like all the rimshots and the klicking sound

[@paulhaynes561]

This man’s swing is incredible!!!

[@tbamagic]

This man is a GOD of Rhythm! I'm 71...gonna get out my set again!!!!!!

[@marceibel1131]

Ginger Baker said, Colin was one of his influences when he started off as a young drummer. He used to see him live, his style was close to Baby Dodds. What a creative drummer, really one of a kind, Colin Bowden

[@squamishfish]

Wow , before I even saw your posting Ginger Baker is the first one that came to mind and that is not a negative,

[@abanana2561]

@@squamishfish I aswell

[@cotyhunter2019]

Thx for that story

[@DrumsATon]

hey mark! i agree, what a player! i hear the influence on the air force “toadie” solo when he plays on the rim

[@johnpetters5653]

What was the source for this information, Marc?

[@bent2]

Great to see a drummer at this late stage of life going for it and still got the skills intact!

[@stephenreynolds6239]

Hasnt he just.fantastic

[@johnboyle3297]

great to see musicians enjoying themselves..... When I started playing drums there were several venues (pubs) with live music on a Sunday lunchtime and you never knew who might walk through the door with an instrument and sit in just for the pure joy of making music.

[@tamaking2374]

WHAT A DUDE .....so much fun ,& playfulness in those beats, not to mention amazing chops !!!!!!!!!

[@TimYocraft]

RIP Lt. Colin Bowden 1931 - 2020

[@pavelkashin1533]

No one has a similar rhythm , it is special, warm, jazz , God how beautiful Colin plays !!! Low bow, rest in peace Master of drumsticks , you will always be remembered always and everywhere . Great people do not leave , they are always with us . You were the genius Colin . Thank you!!!!!

[@jeffcochran2195]

His timing is just undeniable perfection!

[@MrMetalclay]

I think all drummers need that cranking percussion device. Even though the ideas behind this music is pretty old, it kind of feels new and fresh.

[@markdemell3717]

Music never grows old buddy ,hahaha .

[@onemoremisfit]

I found myself wanting a few more cranks on that grinder.

[@Sam-vk8xd]

“Old school” eventually becomes the “new school” because less and less people use it.

[@CommanderCodyChipless]

Drum triggers?

[@joryclouthier]

Anyone know what the hell it's called? I'm ordering one

[@billytrance6893]

Wow! Awesome drum solo! Plus, 85-years YOUNG! Inspirational!! Thanks so much for posting! :-)

[@carnap355]

Poopy and racist

[@timotheelaperriere5212]

This is the most underrated KZbin video ever

[@ShareTheSphere]

The most overrated comment 2020.

[@anon_tree2298]

@@ShareTheSphere 2021*

[@ferrokaffe]

@@anon_tree2298 2022

[@loschen4073]

2019?

[@adleneamiar4376]

Agreed

[@jamesdehart5039]

I have been playing the drums for 35 years and I know what I’m looking at ! this man is absolutely awesome would love to see this in person

[@Mi-ht2co]

thats what I just LOVE about music. It's a skill for life. It doesn't matter how old a musician gets. You can still see his skill and passion for his instrument! :D

[@mrmisfit635]

One of the best solo's I've ever seen☀

[@erniegy]

Sadly, August 1st 2021 Colin left us to play his gigs in heaven. A great friend, loved by many, rest in peace

[@MaartenVHelden]

There is so much more story in these little solos than most of the chops i see on youtube. Never knew that old could be so refreshingly new.

[@johnmercurio340]

Let this be a lesson to us all!! We do not have to age out of anything in this life. What an awesome powerful experience it has been watching this man play his drums. He's like a kid and a candy store and he is really good at what he is doing. Great sound great feel and still a great set of hands!! God bless him!!

[@gaelsebastiani2198]

Why we don't have the full show? I love this! Pure jazz by wonderful musicians. You're not finish when you're old. And this is the proof! Respects guys!

[@stixpooper3704]

85 and still going strong. Got that old style that you don't hear very often. He obviously enjoys playing. Bless him.

[@SplinteredSticks]

Great drummer! Great rhythm! Hope for us all, keep playing music.

[@ramalama9030]

This put a big fat smile on my face! Enough said!

[@mr.disney4740]

Old man has natural feel, rhythm , groove, & soul , ..thats something you can't teach!

[@petergrimmer6222]

What!! Awesome! Love all the bells and whistles. Excellent! ...and 85 Wow!

[@paulmcnamara5420]

First seen Colin at Keswick Jazz festival in the early 90's . I'm delighted he's getting some recognition here.

[@robertthompson5568]

I just turned 50 and I never took the drums super seriously. It's always just been a hobby but in the last few years, I've had some extra time to work on getting better. THIS IS VERY INSPIRING!

[@shadisawaqed940]

I hope to play as good as he did at his age. man he was on point..

[@blaketurner7989]

Bro I wish I could play that good now..

[@leendertdeniet9753]

What a joy to see en hear this man play the drums. This is what life is all about, having fun in what you do !

[@b.murenthaler]

Reminds me to Stickey Wicket ! Great Drums here ! 👍👍👍

[@josephmoodie1670]

Colin Bowden was sitting in a chair as opposed to most other drummers who sit on a stool, but it suited him, no doubt a chair gave his back support. I have only recently found Colin on You Tube & he was very good, he got such an authentic sound to replicate the early style of Jazz drumming.He played with his eyes shut, & he was really focusing on the tune, & his years of playing experience showed in abundance.

[@TankenkaNeko]

Precision and timing earned from a lifetime! That's so... just... wau! O.O!

[@Sam-vk8xd]

Yeah, sadly the recording equipment doesn’t do it justice. I”d love to listen to him live.

[@MasQueVencedorEnCristo]

That’s because all drummers are bald and this gentleman has a full head of hair still at his young age

[@drummerdnoneya5604]

What a legend! Good to see the old boy still enjoying it. Keeping him young at heart

[@GreatBigBoat]

fantastic!! I hope I can make it to 85........and still hang on to the sticks.

[@philatkinson3955]

Astounding, what a drummer, wow!

[@jeffcochran2195]

I just wish people like that and bands like that could just live forever💯❤ much love to you from here in Ohio!!!

[@tubecomeUPRP]

How is this extraordinary man generating so much sounds on the kit!? Blows my mind!!!!!

[@arthursantanna675]

The best solo drummer that I've heard

[@damnnargles]

This put a massive smile on my face. Alll the buzz rolls and colour in the solo, you just don't hear that anymore. Well done sir, absolutely fantastic and inspirational.

[@michaelconnolly4968]

I love this old fella, pure innovation a true pioneer.

[@tommymutz9197]

Wow. Truly and utterly AMAZING is an understatement!!!!

[@lochlanncairns621]

He's so good he can just hit air and make it sound like a ryde

[@YoungManNihilist]

Another cymbal below the ride, mate.

[@lochlanncairns621]

@@YoungManNihilist Oh thank you bro I could never have figured that out, I once was blind but now I see

[@jessevarela]

Someone obviously didn't get the joke. 🤣🤣🤣

[@vanthedrummerman6353]

Lol.... aeroband pocket drums...ever seen it? Kinda cool

[@steveec9704]

This is awesome! what a fantastic drummer! props to all the other bandmates as well!

[@verucasalt2391]

This made my day! 😊

[@HKSlays]

Just awesome. I am 56 years old, trying to recapture my chops after a 6 year hiatus. I find this video to be quite inspiring. Thank you!

[@gaelsebastiani2198]

What a drummer and musician! Respect maestro Bowden!

[@GarthWatkins-th3jt]

This is pure joy folks. The world needs more of this, not less. In my opinion that's a fact if I'm being honest about the truth. Priceless this is; coolest collection of cool this side of a freezer.

[@briangrosenbach]

In before this blows up in a year and three months.

[@coldrolled1]

Outstanding! What a throw back. Great drummer!!

[@knust2329]

The gentleman sitting in front of the drum kit probably switched off his hearing aid. He doesn't flinch.

[@paulmajor1545]

JIM BOWEN

[@knust2329]

@That_UDK Maybe the batteries were empty.

[@Hawiianlion67]

He looks a bit lost lol

[@Squirrelconga]

Shoot! ... he's prob. Just deaf on that side from sitting there all those years!

[@ovepayne]

I´ve seen Colin with Sonny Morris and the Delta Jazz Band in Sweden a couple of times and what a great inspiration that was! The whole band was superb but Colin stole the show every time and he is a fantastic inspiration for me as an amateur jazz drummer. It´s sad he passed away last year but thanks a lot for the wonderful music you shared with us! RIP Colin.

[@calebshivrattan6650]

What a joy it is to have seen this

[@JackyK555]

This drummer has rhythm and has a melodic vibe and makes his drum set sing. He is using his technique and skills to express his feel. Very few drummers can or have this ability. You are born with this gift. It has been said that music is a tool of GOD. The drum set was his instrument of “PEACE” and when he sat behind the drum kit he supplied the “LOVE” that that brought the music and drum kit alive. He expressed LOVE and PEACE to all people through his drumming, that was his gift to us all. Thank you. I am sorry for your loss.

[@xxxyyy9544]

What that wind-up thing at 0:55 never seen it before

[@Nagroddy]

It is called a Ratchet (percussion instrument) - still sold by Steve Weiss Music.

[@TS-gn2wy]

Phil Collins used one to great effect in the song Keep it Dark (live) during the 1984 Mama tour. It's on KZbin.

[@charliegcanadianpatriot7781]

It was my honor to watch this gentleman ! WOW !

[@jglasernyc]

He's only a few years older than Ringo.

[@michela1612]

And he is so much better them Ringo....=)

[@cmt8485]

@@michela1612 subjective but okay

[@magnuslabillois1925]

@@cmt8485 No not really in this case. That is some crazy technical drumming. Ringo has a great and distinct sound, but by no means was he ever technically impressive, especially not compared to an improvised solo like that

[@jody024]

@@cmt8485 Ringo was not a technical drummer. He played what was written and felt happy doing it.

[@cmt8485]

It's actually more of a tasteful solo rather than "crazy technical" drums, a lot of it utilised more basic rudiments in a tasteful way. I ain't a massive Ringo fan but you can't compare this guy's swing feel in a more trad jazz style to someone more pocket oriented like Ringo's drumming imo.

[@djcsound]

The entire band is fantastic, but you sir are a showstopper! Great job God Bless †

[@abacab1]

...a man with his vintage drum kit don't want no conflict with nobody...

[@ianmorris5501]

A wonderful Circus of percussion. A joy to watch. Thank you sir. PS, the Band sounded great.🥁🎺🥁

[@Smg-td6gd]

It sounds like the soundtrack to a Tom and Jerry episode

[@jmag579]

Exactly 😆

[@BrianJones-dq5rh]

😅🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@denisgrenier6221]

HA HA HA HA HA !

[@keefyflix]

How lucky was I and others at Debenham Players in the 80's to have the pleasure of Colin's talents each Christmas time for the Panto productions. Many a chase scene across the stage and around the auditorium were acted out to Colin playing exactly this style of drumming!!!! Fabulous and lovely person as well🥁👍

[@chrisbrumbaugh9936]

You're absolutely right, it's weird where we are now, I appreciate where it started but I need aggression over style 🤣

[@chrisbentley3988]

This is amazing.

[@aarondavis4341]

Drummers today don't even have a third of the style and flare these old school drummers had,they could hold down a groove and put on their own show like nobody's business, 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@borodrew]

The game changed after arena rock drum solos and then big production church services and gospel concerts. A lot of younger players modeled themselves after those influences and didn’t get to see how simple playing done well can connect an audience much more than crazy chops

[@davidwinthrop7077]

Love this video. Absolutely brilliant!

[@thedrummersclub3667]

I would like to see him play with his Band. Looks pretty good to me

[@jabby379]

The amount of joy on his face while he's playing warms my heart

[@brucegreg1859]

He has still "GOT IT" go man go...

[@TimYocraft]

*had. RIP 1931-2020

[@lucasjacks3594]

That china cymbal sounds amazing!! I hope I'm able to play at 85..if I make it to 85. Awesome job Mr. Bowden!

[@JiihaaS]

0:55 This man's so good he's casually grounding coffee while playing

[@beatlemania54]

Ha Ha Ha I loved that comment.

[@skipcatering229]

wow. awesome! Such good stuff. So classy!

[@GhostDcuo]

Legendary Drummer

[@mrfatbobrider1969]

Sorry for your loss, man what a neat thing to be able to drum your heart out like this

[@ulrichpaul7242]

colin the best drummer ever

[@gaelsebastiani2198]

He's awesome! Respect to this maestro! He's an inspiration for younger people as me.

[@stevebiron3036]

There is hope for me yet! It will take me that long to get as good as him! Awesome.

[@xavierbingen387]

Good musician, serious sense of beat

[@jeffcochran2195]

Don't know about you all, I've got to watch this at least once a week! Just love it I would love to have a recording of those guys

[@zas5892]

Actually that was super creative and the bass drum never did quit that was right on actually that's refreshing he's great and he's having a great time what's really important😊

[@ypobydd]

Fair play! Absolutely wonderful! A great musician! At one with his kit!

[@ericjosh]

Very good!

[@nazarenojr.2010]

I think I'll never be 85 in my life. I'm 46 today and I love playing drums. Greetings from Brazil... 🇧🇷

[@CHABIEPORTNOY]

I wanna marry a girl as consistent as This master’s Timing

[@salmonella4u]

Do you want her to look like him too? I can fix you up with someone along those lines! lol. just kidding.

[@Marz5004]

This dude is so much fun to watch and listen to. Wow. 👍 ~Marz

[@mrtnmbm]

I've seen at least a million drummer videos, from Tony Williams to Lars Ulrich, but this video beat them all...

[@durango8882]

Lars🤣

[@benicetome5341]

Wow! did not expect that! That was crazy good and at his age! Damn superb 👌😎

[@mcelis97]

Enjoyed the whole performance, but really loved 0:40.

[@georgenyvlt]

... and absolutely nailed it with the crank sound :) WOOOW!

[@GhostDcuo]

sick, this is how offsprings drummer learned to play

[@JustbeinFrank97]

the most immaculate closed rolls I've ever heard in my life

[@JohnHenry1331]

When the teacher says please stop tapping.

[@goofy7252]

I love seeing someone his age still doing what he loves and does best!