Drum Solo by Jonathan "Sugarfoot" Moffett

You've seen all the Michael Jackson tracks Jonathan Moffett performed during his time in our studio, but now it's time for a drum solo! In this solo, Jonathan Moffett will show off his fast foot (where do you think his nickname came from?!), two-handed hi-hat beats, melodic tom patterns, and a never-ending barrage of ghost notes. This solo has everything you'd want from the man himself.
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About Jonathan:
Jonathan “Sugarfoot” Moffett has recorded and/or toured with some of the greatest pop artists of our time, including Elton John, Janet Jackson, The Jacksons, Cameo, Lionel Richie, George Michael, Kenny G, Doug Miller, Peter Cetera, Bill Meyers, and Cirque du Soleil, besides guest appearing at popular television shows like The Tonight Show, Good Morning America, Saturday Night Live, and The Arsenio Hall Show.
Among his biggest musical feats, none come close to his extensive work with the all-time greatest pop artists of the last 100 years: Madonna and Michael Jackson. Jonathan toured extensively with Madonna and recorded drums for several of her albums, including “True Blue” and “Like A Prayer”. As for the king of pop himself, Jonathan was his drummer for The Destiny Tour, Triumph Tour, Victory Tour, 1988 Grammy Awards with Michael, HIStory Tour, Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration, This Is It, & Cirque’s Immortal World Tour.
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[@DrumeoOfficial]

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[@irvingrodriguez5922]

"not quite my tempo" Sugarfoot talking to the metronome

[@wacknut7224]

WHIPLASH

[@BxCortez2050]

Haaaaaaa.

[@chrishough866]

Love it!! Lmao!!

[@AKwontheChef]

LOL, well done sir

[@botski8611]

Wack Nut yes that was the joke

[@relativelybasic]

The left kick pedal is only there in case of emergency if the right pedal breaks from all the awesomeness.

[@kckepu]

😂😂😂😂 I agree with this comment.

[@chauntikleer]

Or if he needs to play semihemidemisemiquavers.

[@kckepu]

@@chauntikleer 🤣😂🤣

[@Tamaradrummer]

Hahaha golden.

[@TypicalKid100]

Or if he’s got till fill in for Messhugah last minute

[@themattman1111]

That right calf could power a city

[@gamblertheraver]

Texas would like a word

[@malcomkillebrew2253]

HAHAHAHa

[@unpopularopinionz]

And bitcoin

[@geminirhythmspirit2573]

I love that matt

[@bigroosta5244]

@@gamblertheraver 🎯

[@DuaneJasper]

Everyone's impressed with how long Moffett's right leg can hold that beat- I'm impressed with how long the white guy in the back can hold a massive grin

[@ramtoughsoccer]

Nah, it would be harder NOT to smile that hard bro.

[@chojiakimichi2587]

@@ramtoughsoccer i was thinking the same, that was so good it's easy to appreciate

[@Jodus_MacGotuss]

I'm not, I would be smiling like a big asshole too

[@claydecoursey2339]

He's been hard for hours by now

[@janner2121]

That's not a smile boy ! That's admiration 150%

[@Friedolin93]

And all that while keeping a straight face. Nothing but respect for that man.

[@hugolafhugolaf]

He's «in the zone».

[@LemoBeatc]

What has that have to so with anything xdd

[@fatsotommy2317]

The man is just doing what he does

[@sweetdeafangel23]

U have to focus

[@christianjocson5509]

Well, he’s been playing for like 40 years so he got the muscle memory for drumming.

[@ZtheFirst]

I just got leg cramps just by watching this.

[@karmel-98intensity47]

random coolguy hahahahahahaha

[@chellym8]

Mine just fell off and walked away, puts my drumming foot to shame he does 👌😂🤦‍♀️

[@rykson161]

Timothy me too.. My right calf muscle hurts like fuck

[@vladymartinez1232]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@AlberTesla1024]

😁

[@MR-vg7yn]

While this wasn't the most mind-blowing drum solo I've ever seen, one thing is awesome: The guy picks a really nice beat and builds an entire solo around that doesn't get boring at all for almost 8 minutes. He doesn't overplay, even in a solo. That shows restraint and taste and deserves quite a bit of respect, IMO.

[@alxdava2004]

Quite a bit?!

[@MR-vg7yn]

@@alxdava2004 Yes? As in "a lot", "a considerable amount"? I mean, I'm no native speaker, but that's usually the meaning of "quite a bit"?

[@zuphie9680]

100 percent true

[@garystevens7575]

Only two other solos I can say that this is up with the two bands were iron butterfly Anna vida Godiva And then the band rush! Their drummer unbelievable

[@martinstewart5205]

For sure but needs to be more inventive He’s good but he’s no Neil Peart or Brian Downey 👍

[@MattiaPiola]

"I wonder why they call him Sugarf- ok, never mind."

[@egist]

same here, LMAO

[@SiSi-oi2or]

That’s exactly what i asked my bf and got sent this video 😆😆

[@ExpertatZero0]

They call him sugarfoot because his legs plays those bass like Sweet as a sugar.

[@e2dwf976]

Insane no wonder why Michael Jackson’s pick this guy because he’s on another level amazing 👍👍👍

[@armaletalia3254]

Sugarfoot: _finishes solo_ Drum set: _lights a cigarette_

[@vedsrivastav3353]

**I need a break.**

[@cedricpearson2046]

Bahahahahaha

[@Johnjay610]

Lmao

[@frequencyyj7369]

Arma Letalia 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@frequencyyj7369]

Yoooo this took me out😂

[@Erwin76]

5:57 That Move is Called " No Look No Smile Butterfly wings Backside Reversal Double Splash"

[@eme.261]

😂😂😂😂

[@rrion1984]

😂😂😂🔝

[@KEKBLIN4134]

ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㄴㄴㅋ

[@mecentral8407]

😂😂😂

[@jej495]

Lmao

[@DMcG1889]

What he’s doing with the bass pedal, to me, is the most impressive thing here, both in terms of endurance and skill. I’m certainly not an expert on drummers, but I’ve never seen a drummer hover their ankle like that and tap out the bass as if it was working the same as his hand.

[@-Awareness]

Check out John Bonham from Led Zeppelin...

[@Lost__julian]

Hovering the ankle Makes it easier but its still impressive

[@joandrumz3176]

As a drummer I can say it's pure muscle memory and still really exhausting

[@edwardscomputers]

i thought so too...like this man is called "sugarfoot"....now i know what sugar means...its pretty sweet

[@Anthony-zk9yi]

Most of his kicks are 1 or 2 notes with a small space between so he's probably just doing a double stroke on those. That's how I usually would do something like that and it gets easy after you've done it a lot. Your foot builds up the muscle to do it all day

[@ajm2360]

As a drummer, all I can say is wow. I'm absolutely astonished by how fast he can control the foot pedal. Definitely one of my biggest influences. Dude should be called cocaine foot, absolutely insane!

[@nahim7134]

hahahaha cocaine foot?

[@nevio1472]

Vorallem wie lange 😂

[@adamdesanti6713]

Jonathan "Espresso-foot" Moffett.

[@leighdeliva7944]

2:13 He’s so good even the drumsticks bend for him

[@user-xi1cv4nr4d]

Leigh Deliva Matrix speed

[@Underneaththeskin]

He’s too powerful

[@radwanmossalam8067]

they bend to his will

[@garvsabbarwal3000]

😂 no I think it's the rolling shutter of the cameras

[@Mike_Toreno]

@@garvsabbarwal3000 No need camera to see that bending illusion. Grab a pen/pencil on the very end keeping it horizontal and loose. Then do an up and down motion with your arm. Not too much but keep your limits around 5-10 cm vertically without going horizontally. No the pen will appear to bend.

[@nag_ramone]

He has another brain just for his right foot...

[@kitendwamervin8430]

ikr...is that even possible... being able to multitask like that....respect man... am gonna go hard on kick drum from today onwards

[@kitendwamervin8430]

those hand flurries like a Dj on the spin table

[@FireLadyLynnEMT-MEDIC]

hahahaha EXXXXXXACTLY!!! :)

[@Joris_at_planet_Zarkulu]

hahaha exactly! and some super advanced calf muscles to do that for 7 minutes ?!!

[@alexjg1892]

Indeed! Never seen such long and consistency

[@MrTommydrums]

Been drumming most of my life been watching drumming all my life this guy is one of the most tasteful, in the pocket, perfect tempo, groovy ass drummers I’ve ever seen! 😳

[@daanoverveld7616]

Even as a non-drummer, this just continues to fascinate me.

[@martyzuno4807]

He’s the guy that says “yeah I play a little bit of the drums”

[@ladybug4885]

Right then knock the whole kit out its frame.

[@ivkrxzyiv8893]

Haha actually funny

[@jeremiahdimitri444]

Just legendary

[@BryonLetterman]

"I dabble..."

[@Bungfodder23]

Lil bit of church praise 🙏

[@thrash_0915]

The only man who could possibly play modern metal with a single pedal

[@slayer8273]

Wrong, george kollias can too

[@justinwright1745]

Brann dailor

[@margix1172]

LP 1997 let's hope he will NEVER play something like "modern metal" and instead continue to play the best modern music ever : DISCO-FUNK!

[@justinwright1745]

@@margix1172 that is not modern. But yeah he should stick to this not metal.

[@margix1172]

@@justinwright1745 this is very modern since is the same music that bruno mars and daft punk are making. what modern is NOT is the dumb electronic (c)rap (s)hit hop garbage, modern means IMMORTAL and disco-funk is an immotal music.

[@skraz0r]

Legend says that drum machines get nervous when he's around.

[@DrumeoOfficial]

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[@joefletcher9]

That kick and snare sound combo is delicious

[@paolodea666]

And all that snare ghost notes are the icing on the cake

[@artcorvolet]

Snare, EW!

[@andriealinsangao613]

Mmm, tasty AF!

[@nilsb717]

Sounds different... Sounds so new

[@intooctavarium]

I think the engineer deserves credit too. recording's perfect. Stereo images are clear and tones are great and recorded to the smallest details even small pitch change can be heard. Moreover, he's enjoying the drumming whole time.

[@hurley2609]

Yes Im not the only one that noticed it

[@Redh0und]

i think the snare could use a bit more mid's, but thats just my preference

[@mbvglider]

6:11 He is playing a straight 8th with his right hand while maintaining 16ths with his left hand and right foot in a snare-kick-kick-snare-kick-kick pattern. WTF.

[@Hawiianlion67]

That's not too hard though

[@fiveoboy01]

How's THAT for independence? :P

[@Pizzanakin]

I think he's only playing 8th's with his left hand, and his right hand is playing triplets together with his right foot in the pattern that you mentioned. it would be rhythmically impossible to play 8ths in a snare-kick-kick pattern, since triplets are by default 3 ticks per beat, and 8ths are only 2 ticks per beat.

[@fiveoboy01]

@@Pizzanakin You're incorrect. 8th note triplets are a thing. It's simply an extra note in the same rhythmic space.

[@RasputinPrime75]

He's playing alot of good Polyrythms.

[@prestonlhouse]

That't why they call him "Sugarfoot". His leg muscles must be like concrete.

[@prestonlhouse]

Sweet Concrete. That bass pedal in that pocket is amazing!

[@Brian-Burke]

I was about to say something very similar. Just incredible playing.

[@jinkim4560]

I can't believe it is possible to make that sound with only one bass

[@juandanielmaldonado6715]

@@GypsyTaylor correct, in a interview Jonathan says that...

[@jagzin6147]

Funk SC His leg is made of concrete, while his foot is made of sugar.

[@leemyers8292]

How in the actual hell can someone be that good at something? I can’t even unlock my front door without dropping my keys

[@alxdava2004]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@W_Swide]

The reason si simple ...he is just the god of the beat

[@leemyers8292]

@@W_Swide he’s unbelievable mate

[@anthonytighe6956]

Word

[@tamilkalavai]

You better don't get married😂😂😂

[@armandoalvarez2231]

That’s why he was the King of Pop’s drummer!! Amazing!!

[@adevaratulionatan4777]

The guy over there looking at him like a kid at the christmas presents

[@tshepokgoboko1111]

This man is why Chuck Norris never tried drumming.

[@patrickcollier9393]

What is this 2007?

[@PrettyLittleDitty2089]

lmao 😂

[@SonicXRage]

I think his leg IS Chuck Norris!

[@botski8611]

SHEER INTIMIDATION

[@peaceandfood7952]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@dreamofstone]

Drum set: You touched me in places where no man ever touched before.

[@knxcholx]

That sounds both beautiful and incredibly wrong all at the same time 💀

[@macho13us]

My favorite drummer. Not because he's the best but because He is the smoothest. God bless Him.

[@WildBill1911]

I have been playing drums for over 20 years and I admit I get bored during most drum solos but not this one! I love how there is a solid back beat during the solo and his use of the hi hat. He should be recognized as one of the greats.

[@w.s6124]

You should check out jojo mayer if you want some insane and creative drum solos

[@R4Love365]

Wow!! No facial expressions...just killer-confidence and pure, raw talent at its best! His phenomenal foot-work tells a story about how AMAZING he is!!

[@Hellrazrx]

His concentration...is like rock solid...nobody can break...raw power

[@onesong2001]

No facial expressions and no musical expression, but if you ever need a guy when your drum machine breaks down he's the guy, just so long as you don't have any interesting patterns programmed.

[@R4Love365]

onesong2001, I completely disagree with your assessment. Comparing his skill-set and talent to a programming device is an absolute insult!! Obviously you don't recognize GREATNESS when you see or hear it.

[@onesong2001]

@@R4Love365 Why did you type 'greatness' in caps? Do you think that makes your comment less ridiculous? It doesn't. If you want to be educated I can give you links to some truly great drummers but I don't think you're really interested in music.

[@R4Love365]

@@onesong2001 You obviously have no idea what a pocket drummer is and what's actually ridiculous is your attempt to try and undermine this man's incredible talent. He's a clear example of becoming one with the instrument. He's playing multiple rhythms while sustaining the foot-work on the bass drum for an extended period of time. That's GREATNESS!!!

[@washburnepiphone]

Thats quite my tempo.

[@youmayu]

washburnepiphone «That’s not quite my tempo”, that’s what sugarfoot says to Fletcher.

[@andriealinsangao613]

Nice!

[@abcdef-qd2rx]

that's good man you're tempo just has to be 9000× faster then you're at his level not that much right. jk nice

[@zonatedcash7026]

That footwork is crazy, my legs was hurting by watching this 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@royjr.1778]

I could watch this man play all day. Amazing.

[@BronzeEleven]

"Were you always a drummer?" Sugarfoot: "No actually. My first career was calibrating atomic clocks-" "Sounds like it must have involved some high tech equipment." Sugarfoot: "-manually..."

[@2fiesty766]

Humes Knife hahaha underrated comment 😭

[@Bandit72]

Humes Knife lol, so true

[@juliushuck]

Lmao

[@jonatansadrac01]

Bruhhhh 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤯

[@pablocorte1495]

Lmfao

[@subhomaybhaskar]

That's such a disciplined layered solo .... the layering is one of the best really. That's what i want years later, after my practice - discipline over the instrument.

[@dante666jt]

Ok four eyes

[@ssteacup]

@@dante666jt lol

[@dante666jt]

@@ssteacup 😹

[@karlosmartinez5230]

This dude is a FN insane artist. It’s like he is blindfolded and never looks downward. FN genius.

[@jackcasse]

When you buy a metronome, it's actually just recordings of Sugarfoot playing different tempos.

[@TheMelody911]

6:39 3 rythms at the same time....snare, Ride cymbal and bassdrum totaly apart from another! Insane!

[@d.s.2986]

Unfortunately not... He plays a paradiddle (RF LH RF RF LH RF LH LH) on top of syncopated eights with his right hand. Not as spectacular as it sounds...

[@skraz0r]

@@d.s.2986 Yeah, I can do maybe 2 of those at the same time max, on a good day, and that's if I leave out the paradiddle lol

[@d.s.2986]

@@skraz0r I absolutely understand. Starting from cold, I can't do either...

[@skraz0r]

@@d.s.2986 From cold? Yeah, no chance of that ever happening xD Honestly though, while the techniques he's using may be common knowledge to drummers and something anyone with an intermediate skill level could pull of with enough practice, him just pulling all of this stuff out of thin air so easily and combining it in a way that actually sounds good is damn impressive. The execution is as flawless as it can get. That's what sets him apart from even other pros imo: even when he's improvising without any pattern set in stone Every. Hit. Is. Perfect. It's the epitome of every drum teacher's favourite advice "only play what you mean to play", and he's mastered it.

[@AMERICANMUSIC347]

hahahah...you re very mad !!

[@dutchman5653]

Jonathan made the best decision of his life when he let Michael write music with his drum parts

[@christianjocson5509]

The funkiest drum solo out there. This solo makes me dance, which not a lot of drum solos can do.

[@ekselentofficial]

Dude's just chilling while doing something I could only hope to do

[@joshuadeaconmusic8165]

My right calf feels the burn just by watching this! haha.. Awesome and super consistent drummer!

[@Celebriedad]

-Sugarfoot, how many rhythms are you gonna play? - Yes.

[@Paporrubio]

🤣

[@AndreasWurm81]

Cried a little, while reading this... 😂

[@cesarvalenzuela9016]

Laughed that hard i pissed a little 😂😂😂

[@jkdurden]

All of them.

[@YaoEspirito]

@@AndreasWurm81 I cried too. Mainly it was because that's the 500th time I've read that tired shit in a KZbin comment.

[@RockmanLabs]

at the end he's like "alright, I'm done with the warm up"

[@brianwright9215]

🤣

[@nikomyung92]

"so Michael, lets play now"

[@nitsugashoj814]

Metronome: Can you play that again sir? I need to calibrate myself.

[@MrTheSchokinator]

Metronome after a few Drumsession: I quit. Metronome died.

[@tshepokgoboko1111]

Best comment ever😭😂😂😂

[@HecJ]

2:18 dude looking at Jonathan like i look at my food in the microwave

[@giuseppeviglialoro7615]

🤣🤣🤣

[@ephraimhanks6011]

Michael Jackson: “hey sugarfoot, you might want to add another kick drum to your drum set for this next song...it’s pretty fast.” Sugarfoot: “hold my beer Michael.”

[@flycatcher123]

Man is a machine. That kick drum work is astounding.

[@Dmoney2times51]

Guy at drum store: "how many cymbals do you want on your drum set" Sugarfoot: *yes*

[@khai-topicstudio5095]

I just realized, every time he hits the snare his head moves up

[@Xavierweekers]

This is how he counts :) I do the same, by accident :)

[@jasoncarson1043]

I use my hips, its weird

[@jej495]

Keeping Count!

[@FuerzaImperialOficial]

I count with my foot since i play the accordion or just kind of do that beatles thing where you kind of jump in place to keep time.

[@DannyGadish]

@@jasoncarson1043 i use my hand... hitting the snare with the drumstick

[@hla0roo]

I'm absolutely in awe of this... The tone... the precision... the subtleties... the taste... Not a single beat missed, flubbed, or unloved. Unquestionably a level of virtuosity that every drummer should ascribe to every day. Absolute perfection right there.

[@anti_honey]

This groove sort of sounds like something you'd play during soundcheck to make sure the levels for everything is set properly. It would make a lot of sense, with this legend's experience!

[@nevek76]

I always thought that if you played the drums, you just played the drums. Now I realize that there's some serious levels to this. Awesome.

[@enlightning3459]

Once you've realized that there's levels to everything...then you've gained some real wisdom.

[@pamisjamming]

Just look at him, all smooth and calm. He's the G.O.A.T. He's making those sticks look like they're bending. Wish I could play as great as him. My drumming is rusty. Great job, Jonathan. You rock!

[@NoahNCopeland]

should we tell 'em about motion blur

[@rslager4]

​​@@NoahNCopeland lol and frame rate/shutterspeed. that's what causes the blur and bend of the sticks.

[@hugodellarciprete9413]

It's all about the vest

[@BxCortez2050]

Yes ..

[@soSkikik]

he in vested a lot.

[@andrewgehrett4009]

I could play that well if only I had the vest

[@knxcholx]

He needs to at least make it LOOK like he's having a difficult time doing this...... The audacity for him to effortlessly do this is quite insulting 🙃

[@BrownishSage15]

Not really insulting. This is a lifetime of pure dedication and love for music on display. Not thousands of hours, not tens of thousands, probably hundreds of thousands of hours of dedication to his craft.

[@TheOneAndOnlySame]

When the motions/body cinematics don't look like what you normally see when you watch most other drummers : you know you're on a different level.

[@california5080]

Man, my nephew is a professional drummer and he amazes me every time I watch him play. However, watching "Sugerfoot" literally made my whole leg cramp because I was trying to emulate his right foot movement, not possible. I am always amazed by drummers, they can use every limb independently, they are the backbone of every group. These guys have to be in exceptional shape to keep up that kind of movement, impressive, most impressive;)

[@germanelias8924]

He played as if michael was dancing, amazing, truly amazing.

[@hernanibarra5605]

Creo que es uno de los más originales solos de batería.. increíble técnica,tempo y Groove...nunca cayó en lo básico...un ANIMAL con todas las letras!!! ..

[@akashsp729]

His way of playing snare is the highlights in this video the shaking of head. The fact is that he is using that much power r Rare drummer who is left in this world to make us know that drums can also be played like this awesome true love from India 👍

[@pkobalt]

The thing I find most amazing, is look at his eyes. His eyelids are open, but he's looking into something I can't describe. It's like he's looking into another plane of reality.

[@ChessJourneyman]

Simple focus, being in the zone. Not hard - most ppl just never leave the shallow waters of superficial existence.

[@johnnyrivera257]

He is reading the sheet music from another dimension

[@eme.261]

@@johnnyrivera257 Hahahahaaha That's both profound and hilarious. 🤔 😂

[@kingsleyevurulobi9021]

Powerful observation right there pal.

[@mikepuppetz9]

I’m a drummer and it’s happened a few times with me. You’re so into what you’re doing that you forget the world around you exists. It’s almost as if you become one with the instrument and your soul begins to speak through the music you’re playing. It’s like the musician’s version of inner peace.

[@jdsgotninelives]

Killer snare sound, killer tunings on the toms, oh, and a killer foot. As Hendrix once remarked on hearing Bonhmam's bass drum riffs; "He's got feet like castanets

[@Hareemakanupal]

Those backhand cymbals shots 🥁🥁🥁👌👌👌

[@wonwoochoco9654]

i love how we all come back to this masterpiece

[@lewan2kki]

3:08 "Did I lock the back door?" 5:31 "Yes, yes I did.."

[@jerbear7952]

Best comment in a field of fierce competitors

[@jerbear7952]

I just saw this again. Still funny

[@arifwarm6072]

Egg : Who came first, Sugarfoot or the Metronome? Chicken : Sugarfoot!

[@rioninja_]

HAHAHAHA this one is gold. You for making my day bro 😂😂

[@arifwarm6072]

@@rioninja_ Pleasure, Bro !😆

[@knxcholx]

🤣

[@samwanjere2039]

Just brilliant 😘

[@RunDaChansey]

Am I the only one who has this beat stuck in their head and is constantly tapping it out on their fingers and feet all day? One of a kind.

[@hof5943]

There are things he does that only seasoned drummers can catch and appreciate.

[@spidermight8054]

So TOTALLY BADASS. Rarely do drum “solos” move me. This one is different. Thank you Jonathan!

[@onesong2001]

I bet you've never heard a good drum solo.

[@awesomesauce8151]

And here I'm struggling to pat my head and rub my stomach....

[@particularlytrue]

🤣🤣🤣🤣this comment is a joy

[@onesong2001]

Awesome Sauce I wasn't sure if I would be able to learn but I bought a kit about 6 months ago and I love playing. Like other skills worth having in this life, it takes practice.

[@headwarp9683]

lmao? Bought an E-kit a month ago myself. It gets easier every time I sit down at the kit. I still have to work on using my left foot but I surprise myself with how I've managed to separate the kick drum from my right hand. Playing quarter notes on the ride while 8th/16ths on the kick. Oddly enough I was practicing heel toe doubles through most of junior high and highschool without even knowing it. 20 years later it took me all of a day to figure out how to make it work with an actual kick pedal. I only wish I had started decades ago.

[@Skia-kw8dh]

FUCKING HELL you made me spit water on my monitor HAHAHAHAHAHA. THIS COMMENT IS SO UNDERRATED

[@danyulwilliams9823]

I love his drumming skills!! He’s one of my favorite drummers!! 🎼🎵🎶😊❤️😁💙

[@ja.8077]

His right foot is the most independent being I've ever seen.

[@drageben145]

Waitor: what do you wan't Me: crispy snare with full bass with a side of sharp hi hat

[@chellym8]

Waiter: what do you want sir? Sugarfoot: Yes

[@zacharywedge8079]

If you close your eyes and listen it literally sounds like an entire percussion section. But it's one man. What an absolute beast

[@garrychung1171]

Technical, clinical and sublime. clean crisp drumming beyond what I thought was possible

[@mattjones7214]

I've never seen coordination, speed and memory like it! What an elite drummer😳🔥

[@zynthesis]

When you think you're a good drummer, then hear the best studio drummer. So clean.

[@Fiqih]

It's so clean, it created black hole.

[@hexyko4850]

Sugarfoot was a studio and touring musician... for 30+ years. He's also not much older than MJ himself, he was probably a teenager when he started playing with the Jackson Five. He's a master. Amazing.

[@onesong2001]

@@hexyko4850 He's not a master.

[@onesong2001]

Zynthesis You must be familiar with many studio drummers to know this guy is the best. I'm curious, can you give me a ballpark figure?

[@zynthesis]

@@onesong2001 funny you should ask. I see about 5-7 studio drummers a day. Working on various projects. They all range in skill. Some are very lax and some are very serious. Some days I see none. Guess where I work?

[@mykr0324]

My calf hurts, love how this wasn't just a mess of random rolls around the kit and actually had a groove to it. Nice to see. Much prefer this stuff

[@JayBirdCLE]

That single pedal bass is killing me. So killer man.

[@steponikchad9859]

Sick. Total control of his instrument at all times. Total mastery. So clean, so precise. Fantastic!

[@moawiahadam5872]

The way he move’s his foot is the reason why they call him “Sugarfoot”!!

[@TheMiloRez]

My teenage son asked me why the call him Sugarfoot. I showed him this video. He has no further questions.

[@andresgomez2463]

awesome this guy is pure gold, love it.

[@brettbernard4948]

Just amazing.

[@PutItAway101]

Perfect drum solo to get the crowd up and dancing and having a great time!

[@The_Bi-polar_Express]

In the words of Neil Peart " A drum solo is used to convey a message, to say something ." I don't believe there are "better or worse drummers" just different drummers, that's what makes music so diverse, I think everyone should enjoy the kind of drummer "Sugarfoot" is instead of slamming his solo.

[@21380]

Peart*

[@The_Bi-polar_Express]

@@21380 typos, ugh

[@conors4430]

Stephen Meek exactly. He’s a funk drummer and he made those tubs sing. Was awesome.

[@insrt_nm3242]

I can't get behind it. I like to watch to see some unique beats but I get no enjoyment out of this guy compared to other drummers. I don't know why.

[@vc1396]

I haven’t seen or heard any one slam him. But I understand what you’re saying

[@ikigomez1407]

A simple ostinato played with charm! LOVED IT!

[@Otterpoptheotter]

This man has literally no emotions when he plays. He’s stone faced the entire time and it’s dope as hell

[@phillipross5200]

My shins are cramping just listening to this. This guy is now my top drummer of all time.

[@adamvaldez7630]

5:57 perfect picture you're welcome

[@absoluteego]

to me this kind of drum solo is way more interesting than the normal variety. He's just playing awesome beats

[@marioluizdesa]

Absolutely amazing!

[@chrishough866]

No strain or sweat on his face=legendary. It is absolutely incredible how effortless he makes this look. See kids, that's why they say, "practice makes perfect "

[@HopsBarleyandH2O]

B-boy breaks for days. If this existed on vinyl in the 80s it would be every hip-hop dj’s holy grail. It’s not flash. It’s not odd time. It’s just tasty solid GROOVE.

[@onesong2001]

nonsense!

[@aytugakyildiz]

Jonathan Moffet is the best drummer I ve ever seen. 👏👏👏👏👏

[@vickibarmore2849]

He is absolutely incredible!