DW50 Narada Michael Walden

Narada Michael Walden congratulates DW on 50 years of being The Drummer's Choice. #DW50
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[@IraSiegel]

Killer drummer. Love his work with Jeff Beck and Mahavishnu. New Journey is solid too.

[@carmens3685]

Narada Michael Walden. Super producer, but don't forget...this man is an ICON and GENIUS drummer. "Delightful", brother. Even "The Sun Is Dancing"!!

[@tsnakehenderson]

This is a bad dude… Unreal history all around… musician, writer, producer, in so many genres 🎼

[@shawnwilliams562]

He remains one my favorite Drummers,and a great Producer,still got it.🤘😎🔥

[@hypercussion]

Narada is a legendary drummer and musical genius!

[@royalordinance]

Everything he does, is Perfect, producing, playing, writing, composing. Divine Emotions!

[@ikkenhisatsu7170]

What a legend. He's a hell of a player.

[@waynefoote3781]

WOW!@ This guy is like a big ol...litttle kid with Super Talents! Totally inspiring to see this after all of these decades man!

[@philipchurchill6508]

the speed of his rolls is still so fast , even after all these years he is still at the top of his game , and what a character ! what a hat [ matches the copper hardware ! ]

[@davshaw5]

Listen to the album “Visions Of The Emerald Beyond” by Mahavishnu Orchestra, then you’ll certainly know who this man is…..!!

[@modeavant]

Thanks. W0W!

[@mikec7176]

You got that right!!👍🥁

[@westleedrums]

First discovered this great player when I heard the song "come on come over" which was on Jaco Pastorius' debut album

[@mikec7176]

LILA’S DANCE !!

[@davshaw5]

@@mikec7176 That whole album was amazing…..

[@KeithCopeland778]

One of the best and most accomplished drummers and producers EVER!!!

[@jamescaliendo1030]

Nothing I love seeing more, than an amazing musician loving their craft and showing us how they do it on their platform. No matter what brand you play!

[@crazy8sdrums]

50 years and not resting on their laurels! Always doing something new! Keep up the fantastic drums Drum Workshop!

[@josephgiarraffa6379]

He’s great and the drums sound amazing

[@kenjones6441]

Seriously, can someone name a drummer who: Plays drums as well as Narada Writes Jazz Fusion songs as well as Narada Writes love songs as good as Narada Writes Dance music as well as Narada Produces some of musics top stars as good as Narada. If you can name another drummer who does that then I’m wrong about this guy being the greatest drummer there’s ever been.

[@williamdburton-xl9hk]

No!

[@waynefoote3781]

Billy Cobham does a lot and he is my favorite drummer but Narada is King at everything else!

[@garybraunns5431]

That he was actually able to replace Billy Cobham in the Mahavishnu Orchestra says it all. Incredible drummer. Maybe I do need a set of DW drums.

[@garymcaleer6112]

The man on Apocalypse & Visions of The Emerald Beyond were the highlight of my teenage years.

[@kevinthebeagle]

major drummer and drum major; love the playing - happy birthday DW and great to see Narada leading the parade.

[@willowwale2000]

One of the baddest drummers out there...The dance of life

[@ttttxxiii]

This guy was Great way back in high schoolnfolks.Beast of a drummer much respect.

[@Darylrb1983]

Such a goofball, love it

[@thecorporatelawgroup7093]

Saw NMW at New George’s in San Rafael, CA with Santana’s rhythm section playing a Jimmy Hendrix tribute. Wild show!

[@mlklotusmann6749]

Great playing, great sound and spirit!

[@raymondkolbinski3033]

I've always liked this guy's style of drumming. He plays with so much feel.

[@jeffjohnson2624]

Loved this!

[@joeldrummer23]

Now this is how you sing happy birthday love it! 🎉❤❤

[@matthewmilner8308]

I wish I could answer every question I get throughout the day with that EXACT tom fill.

[@U2WB]

I love to see a drummer who still believes in traditional grip.

[@KenNickels]

and hat.

[@drumlover1687]

I was made to play it by my teacher when i started playing at age 9. I still do at 62.

[@donaldturcotte]

Can't do match grip..too old to swich.

[@gadymarcus5297]

magnificent.

[@johannhauffman323]

Amazing!

[@joshuabolyard7769]

Hell of a musical mind ,you inspire me with you're drumming and music production knowledge 🙌 bless it

[@f4d3r_tv]

Niiiice! Congrats DW! My snare is a DW, and one day I'll have a whoe kit!

[@channelthegetdown8495]

🤟🥸 whew who D W 🤟🥸 The finest drums I ever played in 35 yrs

[@FadjarMoeljarto]

Wow... amazing talent🔥👍🥁

[@timsears951]

Narada is a Michigan native ...Kalamazoo to be precise

[@valpro99]

I like the head cover.

[@remygaron8311]

Happy birhday DW👏👏👏🥁🇨🇦

[@guyradcliffe]

He also played on Allan Holdsworth's debut album Velvet Darkness, released in 1976.

[@deebop4904]

That hat sounds the best though............

[@dissyduster]

I hit the like button,But im still picking my jaw back up from the ground,WOW,What a display,,,,

[@dakotajensen181]

Never heard of this dude, but damn am I happy to be part of the DW fam with him! Such humor is rarely seen these days. Happy 50th to everyone at the factory! You take such great care of us musicians and you make the best drums out there! 🥁🥁

[@Superstacco]

He may well be the most underrated top level drummer of all time. Look up his stuff with Mahavishnu Orchestra and Jeff Beck.

[@Fulc]

@@Superstacco NMW's drumming on Vision Is A Naked Sword from Apocalypse still makes my jaw drop.

[@dakotajensen181]

@@Superstacco alright! Thank you for the recommendation! Dudes kit is stunning as well!

[@rodrigoaquinoofficial]

@@Superstacco I think he left the drummer side for the producer side, working with pop artist like Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and many more...💰

[@RogerBiwandu]

Never heard of this dude ?!!!! :o Damn, do your homework bro', NMW is not a f... "dude", he's a REAL legend drummer/producer godammit !!!

[@harryballsacky]

PEARL DRUMS..THE BEST REASON TO PLAY THE DRUMS.....PERIOD

[@DonnyOsmosis]

Narada apparently found the FOUNTAIN of YOUTH. Am I gonna play like this when I am 70?? Probably not. Am I gonna look like this when I'm 70? No way. No how. Scatterbrain!

[@pbaker7160]

He didn't play the studio version of Scatterbrain. That was Richard Bailey.

[@kevincarey1453]

@@pbaker7160 Ahhh SHEEE-oot! I hate when I've been thinking the wrong thing for 30 years. I remember going back and forth about that with a drummer friend- in the 80s. Richard Bailey (19 years old?) seemed too young to be that good.

[@deshongray]

✨️

[@loucifer8009]

He looks like Bob Hope!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Seven-_-Doves]

Those rose gold hoops and lugs look gorgeous they'd look better in matte black drums tho in my opinion

[@robertkees6048]

Major Domo!

[@stuartcarswell2815]

On 'Come on come over' he kinda out does Jaco...that's nuts in itself

[@billwarner213]

So, what WERE you doing on the intro to "Led Boots" on Jeff Beck's "Wired" album??

[@terryf5131]

Go get em man...cool daddy-o!😎

[@davecody5997]

Nice hat!

[@MetalDrummer_666]

What’s with the crappy gaffer tape on the kick heads? Such a beautiful kit! Why that horrible tape? 🤷🏽

[@a.s.henderson483]

Seriously. Your going to play on drums that cost thousands, but can’t figure out how to cut a clean porthole. At the very least, buy heads with the hole precut for you.

[@pbaker7160]

The drums sound excellent. Maybe he knows something you don't.

[@markbryant8321]

My main man gor it buddy

[@jkisling2110]

Was he in band called Nova?

[@donovanjones4175]

Lookin like great bob scott here

[@nuendo2496]

Jeff Beck !

[@jumpinjojo]

He’d give the same accolades if Tama endorsed him.

[@thomasotto8033]

See ya use one bass drum larger n the other smaller.#22/24? Nice sounds from d.w. i use d.w.peddles with my Tama drums . can't afford d.w.drums.wish list.whats w the tape.(for muffle)no buzz.

[@dww0902]

#14racktom

[@buddhasektor8828]

NMW and Individuals of a certain ilk seem dispossessed of an understanding, coveting not just tangible possessions but also sentiments and admiration. They embody the archetype of the narcissist, parading divine grandeur upon their flawed selves, scheming to outmaneuver others. Though their façade may display virtue, their relentless pursuit of advantage seeks compensation for their deceitful essence. In their wake, they leave a labyrinth of falsehoods, betraying the sanctity of the four noble truths. This individual has exploited numerous souls without remorse, yet the divine lesson of humility awaits in the hands of providence.

[@motivationnation6969]

Hey Narada, sounding so good! But what's with the hat ? Giovanni. the Great. But not as great as you . I'm one of the original instructors from the L.I.D.C.Just saying Hey.Motivationmusication

[@mlklotusmann6749]

A little humor goes along way, marching band leader hat :)

[@motivationnation6969]

Marching Band Hat,yeah I realized that after I posted the comment

[@doublea7054]

😂

[@capezyo]

Rsrs...fynny display...Top drums...

[@michaelsheffler5710]

I'll take Tama

[@rabfallon4507]

At least you beat the drums and not your wife, like the guy who replaced you in Journey

[@malcolmbliss777]

I still say, as far as their hardware goes (especially their pedals): DW stands for “Doesn’t Work”….

[@594bolt]

My CB700's sound a little better.

[@rolandedrummer9723]

Ludwig for life ,but funny video.