Danny Seraphine "Discussing/Demonstrating Some Drumming Techniques" @ W LA Guitar Center on 11-17-10

[@tomfloor3604]

I've played drums for years. This man has been an early and constant inspiration. I love this guy! Chicago was never the same without him. He was the backbone of that band. No one has his feel or unique playing style.

[@drumsport]

He was the energy in Chicago. Their first album, CTA, was a drummer's buffet. I listened to that album until it melted! Danny is the man!

[@AirComRadio]

He is an amazing talent. Thanks for posting.

[@donaldwilliams1162]

Inspires me everyday to dig deeper..thnx Danny

[@casparuskruger4807]

One of the greatest ever.

[@oldwest517]

A drummer I knew years ago told me that when Buddy Rich was asked which rock drummers he liked, the only name he mentioned was Seraphine.

[@newtoncopernicus7011]

Seraphine, Bobby Columby and Carl Palmer were the ones Rich mentioned.

[@rickandrews1278]

Modern Drummer Magazine 1977 interview. But he did mention another drummer as well.

[@AnthonyGallo-sx4nl]

Steve Gadd was mentioned

[@pedigray]

The mark of a great drummer. He understands the rules and rudiments so well that he can break the rules and create new rules and gets away with it because it works.

[@digimediamen]

Terry Kath was the primary creative force behind Chicago. But Danny was the fuel.

[@paistecat]

Fabulous!

[@PhilMargolies]

3:02 I never realized that Introduction had a section in 19. Don Ellis, who is famous for his compositions in odd time signatures, also had a song from 1966, divided the same way. The name of it was "33 222 1 222". Can't help but think Terry Kath got inspiration from that song.

[@tmaddrummer]

I've always tried to learn as as many Danny'isms since early CTA days, and I'm still working on it, a labor of love! Also, anybody know anything about this DW kit that Danny played at this clinic? Is it all maple? Thanks and God Bless!!!

[@MrCodyist]

Danny "DA MAN!"

[@onefatstratcat]

This guy makes me want to play the kit again..? Hey it's only been about 40 years. It's like riding a bike.. right?lol... I love the arguments of who was the "driving force" or the "leader" of Chicago. That band in the late 60's and early 70's was just simply lightning in a bottle. So does it really matter? Not one bit.

[@urbandrummer1]

This why Buddy Rich called him the second best drummer in the world

[@07oscarboy]

one dislike? must be cetera.

[@michellec-i9415]

Jim Freeman I doubt that very highly. They are pals.

[@lennartthilly8271]

Take this one - it is quicker...