Dave Weckl Plays "Tower of Inspiration" (2024) for the Dave Weckl Online School

Dave Weckl went back into the shed to record "Tower of Inspiration" for a new play along in the Dave Weckl Online School! Subscribe to the school for a one hour lesson, play along mixes (click and no click), and charts! $30/month, all ages/levels, cancel anytime.
The school includes 60+ hours of lessons and play alongs (like this one) plus personal feedback from Dave in his private Facebook group! The perfect way to improve your playing at home! Try it now: daveweckl.teac...

[@theivory1]

This dude has been in the zone for decades.

[@tomlow2186]

And the same feel and same music for decades!

[@Joel.Invictus]

FACTS!!!

[@bigreddpro]

Elite

[@roblastem2905]

Dave weckl is the zone.

[@taffmanetothyme7]

What a player! Imagine playing in a band and you got *Mr Weckl* in the house...... *absolute business end of town and no mistake!!*

[@emilioramirez4242]

OMG. I've listened to this since I was a little kidd . I'm now 44.❤

[@bryanm50]

This track is incredible! Dave is the premiere fusion drummer of our era.

[@Joel.Invictus]

That's RITE!

[@kejju]

I've never seen a video of Dave himself performing the original full-length version of this song in 34 years❗️ Thank you upload,Dave Weckl🙏

[@stixnfeet7818]

Same

[@siggynr1]

Same and 1 take 🥁 🔥

[@forbidemabc12345]

Without a doubt Dave is the greatest drummer of all time, with his perfect and exciting beat. I'm even happier to see him playing his original songs. Splendid!!!

[@danyrattini2234]

Dave weckl’s playing is always out of this world, once again I’m being left speechless by this monster . IMO the Greatest drummer ever . BRAVO 👏

[@RandomlyDrumming]

Unmatched fluidity and dynamics by any drummer I've ever heard in any genre in my 24 years of playing! You can even remove the music and drumming will be a story for itself, yet it perfectly compliments the music and never feels or sounds contrived or "overplayed". That's why Dave is my number one drummer of all time.🍻

[@percywoods3167]

My goodness! Dave, you sound just as good as when you originally played it all those years ago!! One of God's best musicians who just happens to play drums!!!!

[@trieck]

He sounds even better, and he now plays it completely effortlessly in his 60s. :-)

[@DavidMech-jz9pk]

I saw this at Toads place in 1993.totally changed my life. Thank you and Chick... and Pattituci as well as Frank Gambale. peace . '

[@beezelite]

He’s taken care of himself and is in great physical shape. He can play at the same level as when this was first recorded in the 80’s, he hasn’t lost a step.

[@rellis3940]

Because he plays correctly not over exertion.

[@Wiltonminac1]

Falou tudo

[@heliomartins2939]

I remember when I heard this song for the first time in the 90s... It still blows my mind and, together with a generation of musicians, we are grateful to you, Dave! Thank you!!! My best regards from Brazil!!!

[@matteocapitoni3856]

me too.. Exactly the same

[@jarnolehtinen2269]

The man’s a legend, and the Master Plan was my initial intorduction to jazz. In my late teens Dave quickly became one of the top artists on my playlists - and perhaps an unlikely one given that the lists had previously consisted of underground thrash metal bands. I love how Dave’s music opened a whole new musical world to me. Much respect, always loved your playing, still do.

[@maheshamberkar3187]

Can't stop praising Dave Weckle is the ever greatest Drummer with machine precision.. born 💐💐

[@RSTI191]

His timing, phrasing, accents, his wrists, snare tone and anything else you can throw in are impeccable. Simon Philips has been my favorite drummer for years. Weckle now wears the crown..

[@a.s.4914]

Simon is no slouch! 🤣 Seriously though I hate "the best drummer" label, just too many talented drummers to exclude if you break them down to one.....Carl Palmer, Neil Peart, Buddy Rich,Max Roach, Billy Cobham....you see what I mean? There's elite drummers and good drummers. I'd say Weckl is in the elite category. 😉

[@davparksoh]

Happy to be the 1st comment here - Dave, can't thank you enough - been following you since the mid 80's - IMO you're the best overall drummer in history (technique, feel, groove, versatility, professionalism, body of material) - I'm a pro fusion drummer now because of your influence/style - really appreciate all that you've brought to the music world - continued success & best wishes!

[@Don_Hahm]

Hi Dave! I've been to concerts where you played with bands like the Elektric Band or the Dave Weckl Acoustic Band, but I've never seen you perform Tower of Inspiration. Even though I've seen you play Tower '99 in some video clips, I've never seen "Tower of Inspiration" you performed. I really appreciate that you uploaded "Tower of Inspiration" that you played. This reminds me of the year 1990 when I bought your first solo CD. Thanks a lot!

[@daviddicara991]

I remember shedding this song when it came out back in 89? 90? I was a kid in brooklyn, 14 or 15 and decided I had to learn this. I would have killed for a lesson like this back then! Dave became my drum hero. I was a "prodigy" and could play note for note just about anyone but there was something about Dave that blew my mind and still does to this day. I will say it...Dave Weckl is the most musical and dynamic drummer I have ever heard and I studied them all. He is just in a league of his own with his musicality and ability to convey. On top of that he is his influences have brought out the most wonderful sense of rhythm the world has ever heard. Dont misunderstand me, Vinnie and Virgil and Thomas, Chris and Mike and Buddy and Elvin and on and on are all genius's but Dave Weckl is still the most special out of anyone who has ever lived. Chops wise he is very elite, maybe not to Virgil or Chris level but that might just be double bass or music style related I have a hard time thinking Dave couldn't play anything he wants to if he set his mind to it but when I look at overall musicianship, for me Dave Weckl is the greatest drummer to have ever lived.

[@delycalces16]

I am from the Philippines, a senior at 83 but I enjoyed listening to Dave hitting his drum. Its a WOW.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@rafael425p]

finally Dave Weckl plays this piece, visibly!!! it was time!!!!!😊

[@writetovagelis1975]

chart?..seriously Dave?😂😂😂😂This track has haunt us for decades!!!Thanx for sharing. Dave is like fine wine. Doesn't get old ..only mature.

[@manucastilla8417]

dave was, is and always will be the best drummer

[@MridulSehgal-t3e]

So fucking true!

[@StorckOnBass]

100% agreed. I don't care what other people might say. No one, NO one, beats Dave.

[@PlymouthVT]

His Darne Jan video is unreal.

[@taehyungahn]

😊

[@FBEpromotion]

You are still thé best Drummer in thé World !

[@zusanli251]

Can't believe how well this guy nails every hit and accent. One of the best drummers ever

[@ciroactorvoice]

YOU ARE AN AMAZING DRUMMER ! Funk...rock...soul...jazz...Fusion...latino...YOU CAN PLAY EVERYTHING ! What else ? ;)

[@DisIsaStickUp]

I'm so glad to be alive during Dave Weckl's lifetime.

[@FabioBrazilil]

I heard him playing for the first time with the Chick Corea Elektric Band, and he entered my list of the 10 greatest in the world. I bought VHSs and learned a lot, especially how to play this fast double bass drum. Hugs from Brazil !!!!

[@kyoutojin13]

30年くらい前にあなたの教則ビデオ(VHS)をテープが擦りきれるほど繰り返し見たことを思い出します。ありがとう！そしてこれからも素晴らしい音楽を聴かせてください。 日本から。

[@劉信榮-x4r]

同感我台灣人

[@maxdominate2481]

I will become a student of the Dave Weckl Online School. I want to play all of the is music. What an amazing opportunity. Thank's Dave.

[@jean-noelloper9624]

i have the one you play on your video méthod "Back to basic", nothing change, alway so nice.

[@Animalplr]

There are some amazing drummers out there today, but drummers like Dave paved the way and I’ll take this musicality over speed metal drumming any day.

[@doubts]

Dave is one of the absolute greats. You can't compare someone blasting hand/foot rolls at 280bpm with the stuff Weckle did with Chick Corea. Only a few guys can even approach that music.

[@TheJSalterino77]

Incredible, dynamic, solid, flowing, creative, mastered….

[@이권희-n9y]

세계적인. 뮤지션이자. 드럼 교수님이십니다. 늘 배우고 있습니다

[@Kozouakomachan9079]

Awesome alwais✰you are the best drummer!!🥁🎶⚡✨🌠🌟👌🏻👍🏼

[@corteznichols6856]

Man, still one of the greatest drummers out there👏🏾

[@jasper36]

Wonderful dancing around the 1, suggesting the time signature and accenting the melodies. Powerful stuff!

[@TheMichiganSchoolofApologetics]

This was the original gospel chops for all you young bloods out there.

[@PinoBatMusicDrums15]

The king of the drums Dave Weckl 👏👏👏👏🤗🤗🙏🙏

[@ThomasLang00]

fuck yeah Dave!!!! DAMN!! Love you brother!

[@UnHermanoHalconero]

Dave Weckl with no doubts the best of the World drummer

[@marielamartinez2840]

Puede ser uno de los 5 bateristas mejores de todos los tiempos .!!! Sin duda

[@christophmeirich5928]

Chapeau. He is so relaxed. So clean. Thx for sharing. Greetings from germany Christoph 🎩 🎩 🎩 🎩 🎩

[@knobachan]

I can only say that Dave Weckle is more sophisticated and amazing, with the same technique and motivation as he got older. I've always liked this song as well. You can't talk about a drummer without knowing Dave's charm. He's my drum mentor in a way. In particular, the fusion of Latin and jazz is attractive.

[@TroyWright]

The way he looks at some of those crashes! My god! 🐐

[@nabateracomosvaldojunior]

Dave Weckl é a prova que vinhos mais velhos ficam com sabor ainda melhor! Impressionante! Como esse cara influenciou e influencia uma legião de bateristas pelo mundo! Viva DaveWeckl - Que Deus ilumine e te dê muita saúde!

[@bourgkul]

Quite arguably the most versatile technician on the planet.

[@BaconIsNotBiceps]

He's so on balance at all times. I fell off my chair 9 times just watching.

[@NetoMathias]

Festival de Ritmo Please 🙏🏻

[@williamkjwilliamkj1815]

One of the first songs I ever heard Weckl play. I became a fan ever since then.

[@FuadJavadov]

It’s obvious he’s not the first time behind the drums! Bravo! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@maemuraakinori]

Yes, way more, I guess.

[@jjs1982.]

I started playing drums when I was 12 years old. I played along to rock music for a year or two, until our neighbor knocked on the front door one day and said he'd heard me playing - he came with a handful of CD's to give me, one of them was Masterplan. I had no idea who Dave Weckl was and when I first listened to Masterplan, I couldn't believe how drums could sound like that! I was hooked instantly and I've been playing for 30 years now. Dave has always been a big influence for me, and it all started with Masterplan! Thanks Dave!

[@ivanvernillo]

Of all Dave's tunes this is my best preferred

[@PlymouthVT]

My drum hero! That is one beautiful drum set. That snare sound wow...

[@jamesholton6766]

This guy still has that flare 🔥...I loved this whole album when it came out...and its still one of my favorite songs. If you ever get a chance to see him perform live!❤ do it!! while you can he plays like a machine,his technique is incredible🤯...you will not be disappointed. ALso, my wife treated me to a drumcamp some many years back, Dave and Steve Smith were very nice approachable guys to talk to and share information with unlike, some of the others who were there. So, thanks for the music and inspiration over the years. D.W. 🎶🥁😎 From Philly Redz🥁💖

[@briang6040]

I remember I bought this CD way back in 1990, when I was in the 10th grade, and I was completely blown away by Dave's chops. And I still am today! Love it!!! 🥁

[@thomasbridges7323]

Damn here it is 2024 I wake up from my nap .4:50 am and I find this oh well head set goes on start my day like this but damn he's still at it thanks dude I am long time fan

[@SteveHolmesDrums]

Welp that was perfect.

[@musicman1972]

I’ve dreamed of learning to play this perfectly for 30 years. I’m now 52. I need to get after it!

[@laurentakchote8242]

Don't give up ! It took me three yrs to get ONE SHOT from Bill Bruford 🤷 C'est la vie ! 😂

[@djsroberts]

Me Weckl. This music you play and the way in which you do so demonstrates the versatility and musicality of the drym set. You and a few others at(tempting) your level have demonstrated to the orchestra that drums have not the only destiny of accompanying a large ensemble but can be the leading voice. Do not cease your lecture.

[@vonzox]

Sunds like a Masterplan! 😎✨⭐

[@KyleAnastasio]

Oh hell ya! Tear it up old man! 30 years ago and half your age, we still didn't want to touch that tune. Undeniably still the master Dave!

[@gabriellopez6351]

Hello Dave, I would like to ask you if you could play the song "Festival de Ritmo" again. My father was a Jazz drummer and has always been a big fan of yours. The last concert he attended was in Seville (Spain) in 1993 where you played with Michel Camilo and Anthony Jackson. Thank you very much and greetings!

[@oxouk]

I don't think there's a drummer out there that plays with the fluidity, time, feel and maximizes efficiency as far as limb movement in relation to his kit set up. The word "Perfection" doesn't even do him any justice.

[@MrSilvio071]

Like wine from a good vintage, better every year, thank you for inspiring us Mr Dave Weckl!

[@Tambolero32]

Man! That was smokin! Thanks for posting, much much better than the what you played on your album, sounds great too! Could I ask why there was a condenser mic on the ride cymbal? Never seen that before, normally you got two overheads and one for the hihat.

[@BaRob]

Absolute MAESTRO! So elegant and powerful at the same time, goosebumps and great fellings, just THANK YOU for let the human race witness how far a man can go if he pushes his talent on the path of evolution.

[@pedrummer]

LOVE this! Reminds me of when I started to take drumming more seriously and found out about THIS guy (kind of intimidating to be honest) and his first instructional video, in which he breaks down his grooves and made them accessible (thus improving my OWN drumming). Kudos to Dave!

[@LipnitskyOrchestra]

Master Plan. History. Thanks for the Inspiration when I got from your music. It's maybe second album from you. Hard Wired was the first - on a cassette player🔥 And Hard Wired (song) was my graduation composition in music college (2004), I transcribed it myself (for all instruments, including beautiful bass line and cool key's harmony of the song). Thank you. It's incredibly beautiful. (We also played The Tower of Inspiration a little later). I'll be waiting for something from Hard Wired😎🤭💫

[@Drumboa]

I got that feeling of awe as if I was hearing it for the first time again when I was 15ish!

[@jorisconte9180]

Worldchampion-at-Work. What a Gift. What a pleasure. Thx!

[@tomreid9326]

This dude has always been amazing. My goal is to be something remotely close to that..... well better get practising instead of commenting 😂

[@jrfrondelli2023]

Wow Dave, it is SO great to see you actually playing this tune! It has been one of my favorites off "Master Plan" since I first heard it. This beyond awesome. 💖 Would also love to see you do "Festival de Ritmo".

[@Arbigale]

This guy did a great cover, this guy also looks like the guy on the cover of the Master plan album😂😂😂 jokes aside SUPERBBBBBB and Truly inspiring, one on only DW, hope a play through if Festival Del Ritmo as well

[@enricomarras3956]

I've been listening to your music and your concerts since the '80s and you're always the number 1.... Thanks a lot Dave!!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@RayLally]

Truly Inspirational! I used the Contemporary Drummer +1 dreamless tracks as my first demo tape! haha. It got me a nice wedding circuit gig, for which I will never forgive you Dave! lol

[@SotisVolanisOfficial]

love

[@laurentakchote8242]

It feels like i'm listening to David Garibaldi from funk band "Tower of Power ". DAVE WECKL THE GREAT !

[@cyberdaz]

I have loved Dave's drumming since Michel Camilo's "Why Not" album and the first album with Chick. MasterPlan !!! I still love that album!!!

[@cbasbwoyETP]

Great playing as always! I remember learning this in my high school fusio band (yes we had a fusion band/teacher) it was really how i got into playing jazz!! Gateway drums

[@carlinhospapanegro]

Listening to the king of modern groove perform live with Jay would be a dream come true.

[@gigizito9069]

Woooow! I have always loved this track since I first heard it 34 years ago! I tried to play it on my way, paying attention to the groove and all the accents played in unison with the music....but it doesn't work as well as Dave plays it 😄

[@claynethanellangoi9464]

Idol

[@PastorFunK]

I’m literally back in 9th grade right now, losing my mind! 💯🤩🤯🥁

[@rickmarx]

Awesome! Now do Garden Wall and you're all set 😂. You've always been my inspiration, dude. Wish you all the best. God bless you!

[@andreconstant7942]

Quel batteur que ce Dave Weckl. Je l'ai découvert quand il jouait avec le Chick Corea Electrick Band et il n'a cessé de m'impressionner depuis 25 ans. Merci pour cet excellent jazz fusion. André du Québec, Canada

[@vvm_br]

For those who don't know, this song is on Dave's "Master Plan" album (1990), one of my favorites.

[@thesaint7380]

Wow ! This is in every aspect exceptional and yet so easy, fluid and natural sounding...think i'm gonna learn that now too ;)

[@Alx161074]

I feel like hearing the Master Plan CD again back in the 90s, great execution as always, can you do Garden Wall?

[@KenGray]

Man, this brings back memories. I've seen you at least three times in St. Louis. A couple of those with Kennedy and Oliver. They tore down Mississippi Nights a few years back, but I knew the best spot in the house to watch you! Miss those times.... Nothing like it.

[@claudiosalvatore3658]

Dave and Virgil DONATI, according to my point of view, are the best of the best!

[@Asafcerri]

Esse foi meu primeiro desafio na batera, em 1994, ganhei o CD e fiquei maluco pra conseguir tocar parecido. Valeu demais, ele está além do tempo com suas musicas

[@HennesysHernandez]

Finesse, Pristine - Sound, Articulation, Precision, Taste and beyond = Dave Weckl In my opinion.

[@demonicsweaters]

one of the cleanest... most in the flow drummers of all time. He never sounds even remotely stiff or sloppy.

[@יעקבאלפנדרי]

דייב חזק מאוד

[@Topjunkie-r4s]

The first song off his first solo album….all inspired by Tower of Power and the legendary David Garibaldi

[@ajwasp]

Still possibly the best drummer in the world. Easily gives Buddy Rich a run for his money.

[@GertSterner]

A great honor to be schooled once again ;-)

[@trieck]

So, we're just gonna play this live 35 years later and basically sound even better than the recording?

[@omargunason6563]

OMG .. beautiful playing, outstanding!!! Man the PHX sounds juicy!!!

[@kellerc73]

I've loved this song since I was a kid. He gets me every time with that one funky garibaldi section that sounds all displaced.

[@LATINJAZZ72]

Best drummer on the planet