"Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" (Rob Brown Drum Performance)

0:00 - Introduction
Rob "Beatdown" Brown has been drumming for over 30 years. He believes that motivation is one of the most important things for growth, and that having heroes is one way to stay inspired to keep going - whether it's musical heroes, athletes, doctors, or someone else.
0:20 - Performance
Stewart Copeland is one of Rob's biggest personal heroes. So for this video, he chose to pay homage to Copeland - even going to far as to emulate his style - while covering "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" by The Police.
04:41 - Importance of having heroes
Who's your hero? Who motivates you the most? Drop a comment and let us know!
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[@phogue1]

Stewart Copeland is so good that even non-drummers recognize his playing style as soon as they hear it. He was the perfect drummer for that band.

[@amazingshit1687]

It was very much Copeland's band according to Sting, so Sting was perfect for Police/Copeland.

[@joa2340]

I absolutely agree. I was blown away when I first really listened to what he was doing. At the very beginning of the police , with their first big hit here in Germany SOS.

[@Andrew_M_Ward]

Agreed, and it was the perfect time for his style - the world was ready for his off-beat reggae grooves

[@Cheeseerines]

They were all perfect. With all their bitching and fighting they made some of the greatest music ever ! Unbelievable music . Wrapped around my finger is outstanding

[@carlosbendlin9121]

But every one can do that, i resolve in the drums even without delay he does to use. To Caesar thats belong him, but every drummer can do that without delay.

[@billm4262]

Not over played, not flashy, just pure perfection.

[@DanLoFat]

Yeah he played the transcription, but I hopefully he's seen Stewart Copeland live I did live with the police and after the police and Stuart does different fills almost every night except for the two big films with on the snare those are always consistent (he had to, because everyone was air drumming those in the bars they had to play on their first tour) but he did a little time and they all sounded great. First time I saw a couple live was when Roxanne had just hit the radio on alternative rock wxrt in Chicago barely anyone has heard of them two weeks later they were to play at Danny serafin's club called beginnings named after the Chicago tune that serafin is the drummer of of course, Nick Lowe and rock pile were the headliner, police was the warm up. 4/5 of the crowd there and it was packed to the rafters air conditioning broken 83° outside, like Blarney's Island girls with their tops off nobody cared, 4/5 of the audience were there for the police but about half of them still stayed for Nick Lowe and rockpile who, blades are two hits and then new stuff by the middle of the third song first of the new song, the club pretty much emptied out except for about maybe 80 people. Kind of sad for Niccolo. But the police, oh my God they had a somebody with them who played the piano off in the distance a Yamaha electric grand for when they needed the piano

[@DanLoFat]

What's really weird is here I don't know what what recording that you're playing to but the guitar is way more present than the single release and maybe picture playing too because that's the guitar part no way is it that far forward I mean you can hear it but it's wow it's really good

[@DanLoFat]

Yeah Stewart Copeland definitely switch the switch on in me it changed my approach on how I played drums and then when I saw him live and flipped another switch because I realized that he was playing parts in ways that you would not expect, like left-handed and I mean it in every sense of the word

[@DanLoFat]

John bonham, Craigslist Annette when he was with the Maynard Ferguson Big band, Buddy rich, a couple of Dixieland drummers that I saw when I was a kid and then later was playing the music,, oh yeah Barrett deems out of Chicago definitely. Joe vargula my drum teacher who I only actually saw Play once live. And he was great was a trio I think it was an organ in a club in highland Illinois called the Nightingale and the club is still there I don't know if they still have. Brent Zweir, drummer for some of those religious ball chicks, you know who they are, Cruise ships, NIU 1:00 jazz band back in the day I think in the middle 80s, Vinny, Weckl

[@studley2436]

I was thinking a bit like this is how Stuart would say you are meant to play it except he never does. Copeland is plain about it that he never plays things the same way, I suppose he ad libs it a bit. Anyway Stuart is one of my drum heroes because he puts backbone into the Police songs while adding something extra without doing loud look at me stuff.

[@RestoringChristine1956]

"Every Little Thing" is a cymbal masterpiece. It's amazing how moving that song is, relying mainly on a bass line and CYMBALS.

[@MrClassicmetal]

Another one is _Walking On The Moon_

[@Killenmachine05]

its a really interesting song, what I hear is a shift that causes the guitar and piano to serve as the glue of the song, that way the rythym section can come forward and be more intricate

[@dylanconrad6930]

Perfectly played. So many people take liberties with SCs playing, himself included seeing as he never plays the same thing twice live, but the style and feel was masterfully delivered. Well done.

[@JC-11111]

That's my favorite way to hear music. The Allman Brothers Band was well-known for that. They *never* played anything the same way twice while live. It's also what makes it worth getting your hands on any live performance you can from them, since you get a different version of their songs every time. Them bring likely the first rock back to use 2 drummers was really cool, too. Duane Allman picked that trick up from James Brown. Duane said they also used 2 drummers so one cat didn't have to try and kill himself playing it all. By the end of the The Allman Brother Band's run last year, they had moved to 3 percussionists, something Duane was looking at doing when he was killed. So they eventually came full circle and fulfilled that vision of how he wanted the band. Duane actually wanted what amounted to an orchestra? to join the band, also from what I understand. That's why Gregg's solo album after Duane passed had that orchestra on it. Gregg did that for Duane because he had wanted that for ABB. I still don't think the world fully grasps just how much we lost when Duane Allman was killed that October day in Georgia in 1971. Smh. If only...

[@stephenpriola4301]

Awesome dude you are on the money we’re hundred percent keep on rocking the police still number one

[@drummer78]

@@JC-11111 Dickey Betts was an incredible player too. Dickey and Duane together was magic.

[@justindensonvibes]

Yeah, I expected him to go crazy on the double bass towards the end. Would have been fine with me tho, lol.

[@grindnoisegorecore]

Apparently every little thing he does is magic

[@DrumeoOfficial]

Well played 😂

[@chrisalexander211212]

indeed

[@varin9066]

And every breath he takes is rhythmic.

[@andreasbreitwieser1449]

....send him a message in a bottle........from Roxanne! but he can't stand losing it.......

[@TheCpj1976]

I love this dude. One of the best drum teachers I’ve run across. My playing has progressed more in the last year or so of watching this cat than it has in the 5 years prior. The mix here was a little unbalanced, though. Backing track a bit too loud, snare too low, kick too loud. Made it hard to hear every little magical thing in his playing. Especially the side sticking.

[@ZOB4]

This dude is cool as a cucumber - looks like he’s just hanging out chillin’, meanwhile he’s laying down a note-perfect cover. Awesome

[@DavidOakesMusic]

How drums *should* be played. I sigh every time I see a drum video online and they look like they're TRYING to break something. . .

[@keithcrupi9572]

Exactly!

[@zenoncastro1809]

Give him a subscribe and follow man. I’ve been hooked since I first found him 5 years ago

[@johnkennedy4040]

It was definitely a distinctive drum sound. I remember hearing that was attributive to tightening the nuts one up - thats why his kit sounded like nothing I'd/we've heard before.

[@ricardohavertong2108]

Man, I'm sweating my pants of when playin' Police songs (and not as accurate). And this dude.....AWESOME INDEED!!!!!!!!!

[@fizzyfozbuzz874]

Look how relaxed this guy is! His hands do ALL the talking, that ride is Siiiiiiiiiiiiiinging!

[@evanthegreat2332]

This guy is pure emotion. Got touched by his feeling and words. Well done, great cover

[@juanmartinmg]

totally man! so much passion, you can tell he truly believes what he's saying

[@chipsmith7441]

Copeland’s hats are so badass that Peter Gabriel had him play JUST hi-hats on “Red Rain,” and within the first measure of the song you know it’s Stewart Copeland playing. Very few drummers have such a personal signature.

[@themartinikid20]

GTFO!!! no wonder why i love that song so much!! thanks !

[@tmcfour111]

He's on a Tom Waits Album (I think it's Rain Dogs) credited as playing High Hats.

[@morbidmanmusic]

all about money

[@jeffroitero4266]

Going to check that out now. Thank you for sharing.

[@joellebrodeur1015]

I didn't know that. Holy shit.

[@gordonparker1478]

Rob "Beatdown" Brown. I started playing drum in January, at the age of 49 with no musical background, because we didn't have a drummer at our church and I felt the drums looked and sounded bad. I've learned so much from you -- from tunning the drums, playing the shout beat as a beginner, to working on my double stroke. Thank you sir. Great post and great drum cover by the way.

[@guillaumeinflandersfields]

same story here, though I beat you by 2 years :-)

[@Misterdandamanify]

Amen to that

[@davidbaines1425]

I have gone back into education at 40 to learn music and play the drums especially. Although I wanted to play since before my twenties I never really did it outside of a mess around. Good luck man and you are never too young... I hope :)

[@evanshroyer5908]

Keep it up! I started many years ago. My parents couldn’t afford lessons. I learned from the internet. With hard work and learning from guys like Rob, you’ll get to where you want to be.

[@yrussq]

@@davidbaines1425 Nice! And somebody says that the quality of life is going down after the 35. What? By the age of 40 you finally know what do you really want from life.. What the heck they are talking about? :D Keep it up man! Respect from Russia :)

[@drvijil]

I saw The Police on their Ghost in the Machine tour and it was an amazing concert. They opened with “Message in a Bottle” then went directly into “Every Little Thing She does is Magic” which was a 1-2 knockout punch ! Stewart Copeland is a hard hitting force of nature and my favorite drummer to have seen perform live. Well done on your cover and tribute.

[@Holmesy89]

One of the few songs where the drums shine well above everything else. Iconic

[@unclemick-synths]

There was drumming before Copeland and drumming after Copeland. Massive game-changer.

[@timm1356]

Agreed!

[@michaelsmith4832]

Yep. After I really listened to the Police for the first time it nearly changed my drumming and bass playing overnight.

[@t-man5196]

What did he change about drumming?

[@trustnugget280]

@@t-man5196 Interested about that answer too!

[@unclemick-synths]

@@t-man5196 he influenced a whole generation in numerous ways. His use of the hihat was the most obvious but also incorporating different rhythms with no genre limitations, changing things up continuously to propel the musical arc of the song. He wasn't there just to keep time or plod along in the background throwing in predictable fills every four bars. The drums were an intrinsic part of the musicality of The Police in a way that was not at all typical at that time e.g. Blondie. Punk had (thankfully) shaken up music in the UK but we were still taken aback when The Police hit the charts. They weren't the first power trio but even Cream sounded nothing like that despite Ginger's jazz background. The closest I can think of for a before and after of that magnitude is Eddie van Halen. Everyone else instantly became "old school" unless they upped their game.

[@timothymburton]

Everyone else: hi-hats are just for keeping straight time Copland: Hold my beer

[@pasodeminick]

Everyone else: virtuoso drummers don't use silence as a note. Copeland: hold my beer.

[@toms3158]

Carter Beauford does a lot of that also. It’s like he’s a lead drummer. Don’t get me wrong, Beauford and Copeland got serious groove but they play their part with the intricacy, color and confidence of a soloist. Sorry just a guitar player😁🍻🤘

[@SteveHolmesDrums]

Yeah no one has even come close to using the hat as means of conveying a groove than Stewart. It's nuts. His h-hat sounds like it's own drum set.

[@friedpickles342]

@@SteveHolmesDrums rob brown has an old video of him playing walking on the moon by police. Hihat work beyond great!

[@deechristoff2405]

@@toms3158 Agree completely. Probably one of the multitudinous reasons he and Sting clashed so much

[@7319Drummer]

Those 73 people that thumbed downed this video, must dislike stellar relaxed drumming. Rob Brown nailed the cover.

[@suprchickn7745]

Feel is dead-on. I would have thought this was the legendary Mr. Copeland himself. Beautiful!

[@kevindemello1499]

Wow! Blown away! This is the first time I've heard anyone capture Copeland's playing with such fluid groove and accuracy! Shows how much love and time you spent learning. Great tribute to your hero.

[@pheddupp]

I'm sure that Stewart Copeland will be highly flattered after he sees this video. You nailed this song Rob. My personal drum hero is John Bonham.

[@DrumeoOfficial]

The ultimate compliment. Thanks!

[@LeakyJAZZ]

Mine is David Garibaldi

[@gonzorudeboy]

Fun fact: John Bonham was a Copeland fan.

[@pheddupp]

@@gonzorudeboy How can any drummer not be a Copeland fan as well? My kids get a kick out of me playing Copeland's part from "Roxanne."

[@inthedream9127]

Stewart is definitely one of my top favorites. My personal hero is Neil Peart

[@archerseo]

It’s amazing when you can hear two seconds of a song and immediately recognize who the drummer is. Like, pretty much no one has that in their band. Bonham, Peart, Collins, Copeland. I might be missing some but drums should be more like this! It’s own unique contribution to a song.

[@0megalul309]

I'd say Porcaro should be there. Not sure what's Portnoy's signature technique but his drumming style is pretty recognizeable

[@Ralph-ny1ey]

Matt Cameron

[@hecdavid11]

@@0megalul309 Absolutely! Porcaro is a legend as well. You can even sometimes recognize when he has influenced any drummer's playing style

[@ronaldwilliams4954]

Billy Cobham enough said!

[@StephaneBergeronPixelyzed]

3 other instantly recognizable drummers for me are John Bonham, Carl Palmer and Bill Bruford. Steve Gadd is pretty unmistakable too ;)

[@estebank4592]

He's right. Very important to have heroes, people that we admire and we wan't to mimic or do things they do. In every aspect, music, sports etc.

[@thesonicsolution1976]

I love Rob Brown. What a fantastic drummer and person.

[@teresasmith6833]

Rob ,I always loved Buddy Rich but I've been watching you for some time now and I have learned so much from you ,you inspire me to play and practice ,I just enjoy watching you play ,I loved the police too ❤I hope you had a good Christmas and I hope your new years is even better ,I love your new cymbal it sounded beautiful!

[@LimpBizkit999]

Me too! He’s my favorite clinician and personality.

[@davetourle4250]

Yes, a Stuart Copeland cover brilliantly done. His style of drumming is my favourite, he was the reason I took up playing the drums too. Edit: that snare snap, gives me an eargasm.

[@tricky92x]

Yup. Stewart Copeland was the reason I started playing drums at 12 years old. Neil Peart was the reason I wanted to keep playing.

[@davetourle4250]

@@tricky92x ah yes, I love Rush. And I guess Neil peart was to you, as Mike Portnoy was to me.

[@user-qo3xe5bv8l]

Not enough people know about Mr. Beatdown Brown. Such a flawless performance. The pocket, the feel, the technique, the dynamics, everything was spot on. This man has mastered the art of serving the song. I was thrilled to see him on Drumeo and I wish him nothing but an abundance of success. Truly astounding.

[@hufstabe]

I'm with you, man. Stewart was the first drummer that really got me listening to the drums. Still one of my favorites.

[@nixneato]

Well that ending speech was inspirational. Like the stellar playing wasn't enough.

[@chrisl5711]

I'm so used to watching Rob on his channel doing tutorials that's it's weird seeing him on another channel actually playing a full song.

[@glenspringle7337]

I was wondering why his studio and background changed! Class act

[@patdeniston3697]

Not weird... cool

[@Durwood71]

Rob Brown on Drumeo. Dude is legit.

[@mattreynolds612]

The children of Gaza motivate me to persevere. My obstacles are so small and insignificant compared to their Heroic struggles to overcome overwhelming hardships and injustice. Yet they prevail. My Heroes!!!✌️🎶

[@tasteapiana]

I'm a guitarist, started on violin at 4 and switched to guitar at 10. Playing in garage bands in the 80s and 90s, some live gigging in the 90s and studio work, both live and studio engineering and guitar work, in the 90s-10s I realized not long ago that the reason I didn't switch to drums at 10 was simply I preferred to listen to them, enjoy them as opposed to work them, be impressed by them as opposed to impressing others through them. Nothing inspires or brings a good melody out of a stringed instrumentalist better or more consistently than a good sounding well played drum kit. NOTHING, period. I'm a HUGE fan of the drums and I appreciate the drumming community because it seems to have the tightest comradery of all the musical sphere. Drummers meet for the first time and it's like a family reunion just happens. Believe me, all the other musicians NOTICE that and we wish it were more like that for us. In this world, where money is TIGHT and so are the opportunities to land a safe accommodating place to play, every drummer is my hero - you guys and gals have to weather double the muck to be able to do your thing that the rest of us depend upon with our musical lives. The machines will never replace you, only give you more outlets and avenues as they remind us all that the machines run by non-drummers are cold, lifeless and they degrade the human element of music - which, to me, mostly resides in the beat, that pulse you can only really HEAR 2 blocks away at the far end of the parking lot and you say "WOW!" when it dawns on you it was always there.

[@luvmedrums4057]

My man,much love from this drummer to you,the guitarist.Like you,but opposite,I like to listen 👂 To the guitar.Stupendous comment paison

[@billbigler1366]

What a great description of what drummers try to do. Thanks very much. Bill.

[@jgdevoe]

Many hero’s, Neil Peart, Mitch Mitchel, Stewart Copeland, Recerly Larnel Lewis. Many more. I only got to start drumming this year at 68 but loving it.

[@elliot5950]

Never would’ve thought robs inspiration was Stewart

[@DavidOakesMusic]

I Love Stewart Copeland but I don't play anything like him ! :)

[@onetimer655]

Not a bad one

[@DhruvSharma-sn3jn]

He said about it in on his channel in hi hat video

[@emkayultra2616]

Me either just goes to show you Rob's got great taste

[@Lagunaish]

Was thinking quest love or something????

[@donaldwilliams4161]

Stewart Copeland is a drummer I was studying back in the 80's when I was taking lessons. I love his command of syncopation. He is probably in my top 4 drummers. Billy Cobham, Sheila E, Stewart Copeland, and Keith Moon. Now maybe you Rob Brown you were getting those beats

[@Dylan-zi9ou]

Neil Peart doesn’t even make the top 4? Wild

[@monkeyspank6444]

Stewart Copeland , for a guy who founded one of the biggest 3 piece bands ever, is still a great musician and composer, and his feel for the drums is unprecedented 🖖

[@wingelschweinchen7065]

The 10" Splash Cymbal is dancing, its Magic too ;D

[@bandguyz24]

People always look at me like I'm crazy because the bridge to this song is probably my favorite music theme and I try to explain to people that the drumming in this bridge isn't straight forward with all the nuances. You play this perfectly, and although I will never be this caliber of drummer you inspire me to pursue my other endeavors. You are my hero, you definitely have the spirit in you.

[@stuartcarden1371]

Watching someone with the self confidence not to overplay is so refreshing.

[@steveglover6411]

He’s having so much fun and you can tell how much he loves Stewart’s amazing parts. I think he’s also so comfortable flowing through it with ease.

[@GollumsFace]

I admire Ringo Starr's style of "less is more". "In My Life" is a perfect example, he comes up with the simplest beat that is tailor made to what the song requires.

[@roomdog40]

Bernard Purdie says thanks.

[@mikewellington2738]

@@roomdog40 I laughed 😂

[@mtibrands]

Geez, my friend, your performance was perfect, and reaching that level is a very complicated thing.... but your speech at the end (at 4:42) was also epic!!! Regards from Mexico!!

[@brucebetterly]

Rob, you're one of MY heroes. I've been playing forever too. I love your playing. I love your teaching. I love the way you connect to us. Being watching for over a year now. You keep it real.

[@23skidoo46]

When i first heard their debut when it came out. I'm a guitarist, but, Copeland's drumming just stood out and I was a huge fan ever since then. My drumming heroes are Copeland, Moon, Burke, Bozzio, Bill Stephenson and the list goes on. Rockenfield is another.

[@terryreknaw6152]

Have a listen to Vinnie colaiuta on Sting's Seven days . There's a live version set in a beautiful looking room. 👍.

[@paradiddle5150]

Rob killed this

[@DrumeoOfficial]

He sure did!

[@iDodgey]

The drums have always been my favorite part of Every Little Thing She Does is Magic. You played it beautifully. Stewart’s work on the high hat and cymbals while driving that steady rhythm is incredible. Thanks for honoring an amazing drummer. The Police were a huge part of my youth and I saw them live on The Ghost in the Machine and Synchronicity tours.

[@mildredsparks6684]

The intro to that song almost moves me to tears. I’m not even sure why, I was a kid when it was in the charts maybe it triggers something from then. I’m not even a huge Police fan but that intro stops me dead whenever I hear it.

[@banjerism7281]

Rick Beato says "Lydian mode".

[@purguson7374]

I keep coming back to this video because the drumming, the message and everything about it really motivates me to keep drumming, Stewart Copeland being a personal hero of mine too.

[@fabrizio3711]

Great rendition of a master of the masters! For me Jeff Porcaro and Stewart Copeland were models that inspired me! Thanks Rob!

[@bradf.9365]

This is shot really well -- Drumeo's really stepping it up!

[@DrumeoOfficial]

Thanks so much, Brad!

[@craigh351]

So inspiring and loaded with heart and soul. Thanks for being so authentic, understanding what is important, and inspring a huge following of drummers. My drumming hero is Stewart Copeland. My teacher hero is YOU.

[@Egalitarianism-qx8mf]

When he does those double hits on the toms twice, my hair stood up. It just sounded so freakin awesome!!! Awesome job man, you KILLED IT!!! Great accents on the ride, too, VERY nice!!

[@Bojeebees]

Neil Peart. I've been playing for 30 years and still feel like I'm chasing his shadow. Thanks for the great cover. Stewart is way up on my list too.

[@richieboy6825]

Dude! Same here. Ive been working on nailing Spirit of Radio for a year and I’m still hearing things that I was missing. Gonna do a reveal for the family tomorrow complete with fog machine and lasers. Neal, Stewart, Phil, and Keith were the 4 that got me going in 1985....

[@sarahkorver2439]

Wow! This has to be one the BEST drum covers I've head yet! Your a fantastic drummer ! Thank you so much for your video! Xx

[@toneloc747]

Absolutely, Stewart Copeland for drumming hero! Cheers

[@markgrant5919]

Your mentor at this time you taught me a lot I've been playing off and on for 30 years two albums taught myself. Now you are teaching me amazing you are amazing teacher and seasoned drummer thank you for everything I've learned

[@reidmcpherson9367]

Copeland taught me how versatile and important the hi-hats can be... what a legend

[@richieboy6825]

Yeah. He could really get by with HH, snare, bass drum & it would still be something I’d want to listen to. Hell, I’d listen to Stew play a garbage can lid for that matter...

[@justingorun1883]

Outstanding cover. The nuances are all there (tuning of the snare, dynamics, feel). Very impressive.

[@af7119]

So happy to see Rob here! Especially to hear about his hero influence that got him into drums. What a gift to the world are Stewart, Rob, and Drumeo.

[@victorlgcarvalho]

This is pure musical perfection... He plays the drums with such ease... Amazing!

[@drumsNstuff79]

My heroes are: Stewart Copeland for his energy and pocket, ability to push the tempo but also lay it down on a song like Every Breath You Take. His splash cymbals too. Vinnie Colaiuta for his fluidity and creativity. He flows across the toms. But can also just lay down beautiful time that's tasteful, like his rim click rhythm in Sting's Fields of Gold. I love Dave Weckl in the jazz and fusion world for the same thing. Plus Dave gets impeccable drum sounds. Chad Sexton of 311 for his marching chops put into funk, rock, and hip hop grooves. His snare sound is signature and he always keeps it funky yet heavy. A true hybrid of funk tightness and rock looseness. The late great Taylor Hawkins for his energy, his tight pocket yet with power. And his fat snare sound. He really drives the Foo Fighters. He was also so reverent to his heroes and quick to hip younger drummers to them. Manu Katche' for his creativity. I also love his use of splash cymbals and his tom playing. Omar Hakim for his adventurousness. His work with Weather Report is incredible. Plus he can funk up a ride cymbal like no other. Steve Gadd for his versatility. He does Aja and the Hustle. Nite Sprite and Slip Sliding' Away. All with taste. Simon Phillips for his toms and more toms and big open sound. Alex Acuna for making us all dance with fun latin rhythms and world beat groove. He can make anything percussion instrument musical. He just just play percussion, he makes music with it. Steve Jordan for his Funk with a capital 'F". And his shuffles with John Mayer and Alicia Keys? C'mon! Russ Kunkel, who I met at a DW drums event, for his sensitivity, and just great groove on all the James Taylor and Jackson Browne. Bolevaurd by J.B. is just great groove with fun drum fills. Hal Blaine for helping to create true rock drumming as we know it. Big fills and unique parts. Ringo Starr for song based simplicity, yet cool musical hooks. Fun tom based grooves, hi hat swooshes perfectly placed, crazy fills in psychedelic songs, and a nice driving legendary backbeat!

[@Christopher-md7tf]

One of the greatest and most unique songs of all time IMO

[@MM1717mm]

Christopher from a unique (and mostly underrated) band

[@anitapope5961]

You are!! You are my hero, Rob. I've learned so much from watching and playing along to your videos. Thank you so much for all that you do to teach and encourage other drummers!

[@jorgenroed6213]

I started out playing drums when I was six years old in my dads basement studio/office. In 1985 (I was 10-11 years old), my parents moved us to Las Vegas where there are no basements and no room in my new bedroom for my drum kit so I became a bassist… drummers/percussion will always hold my heart. That being said, my first and foremost drum hero is Stewart Copeland. He was the reason I begged my dad to buy me a drum set so early on. Watching Stewart was and still is mesmerizing… there are many more but he’s my favorite.

[@ferd1572]

So smooth! This performance was breathtaking. Absolutley perfect.

[@jefferyflemister6394]

Not surprised at all!!been playing over 40yrs!and Neil from Rush!!inspired me!!👍

[@voahiranarakotonaivo6480]

Awww...I always love it when I see other musicians pay homage to the one and only Stewart Copeland!! It's not easy to play like the master!!

[@letsgobraindeadlol8249]

I've heard and used the word, 'Motivated', too many countless number of times, however you gave it a deeper meaning. Thank you Sir. Peace and God bless 2022

[@TheQuadrum]

I’m a guitarist that has also played over 30yrs. Huge Police and SC fan. This cover and this man’s words made me smile and gave me some inspiration. You Sir, are motivating me to keep going 👍

[@666Havers]

yeah i love em too i thought they went way overboard with the keys on this track cant even hear andy :(

[@msmales555]

Excellent video. I really liked the end when you discussed the importance of heroes. For me, it's Stewart Copeland, Taylor Hawkins, and Matt Cameron. I actually met Copeland at a meet and greet a few years ago and it was really great to get to see someone who you've looked up to for quite some time and to find out that they're actually a very friendly, warm person. Thanks for the video and awesome drumming.

[@jeffyoung8726]

I admire MANY drummers... And one of them is you Rob Brown!

[@jeffreystaley5266]

Rob, Peter Erskine, Roy Haynes, Steve Gadd, Dave Weckl, and Phil Collins are five of my heroes. They have inspired me with their performances and innovations to keep practicing and growing. We all need some inspiration to overcome the hurdles and the time required to become competent drummers. And, when competence emerges, however painfully, we feel pride in ourselves, joy in the musical experience with our friends and audiences, and continued admiration for those who helped us get there. Thanks to all of you who have inspired me! While I am an amateur musician, playing drums and percussion have added enormous joy and a sense of community to my life. Keep playing...keep giving to the music. Jeff

[@robertb.4202]

Ghost In The Machine is easily my favorite Police album. Such a solid album! Shout out to Rob Brown for his solid drum cover!

[@bostjanlaba]

this so cool, I love it. Especially the feeling Rob's seems to be in, the groove. Awesome.

[@KlausPercussion]

His sound is just amazing! A true musician!

[@dbking4194]

I agree Stuart Copeland has his own signature and it is unmistakable. The Police unique sound starts with Stuart’s drumming style.

[@djabthrash]

Loving everything here. Also : great to see Rob Brown on Drumeo ! Learnt a ton through his YT channel in the past years.

[@JohnPaul-kr8xq]

Are you also a guitarist?

[@djabthrash]

@@JohnPaul-kr8xq Yes. Why ?

[@JohnPaul-kr8xq]

@@djabthrash I find it amazing when someone can play different instruments

[@djabthrash]

@@JohnPaul-kr8xq alright :)

[@EarthtonesCymbals]

I also love and respect the drumming and overall percussion skills of Stewart Copeland. Your performance of this great Police song was excellent Rob. You asked who our "hero" was/is, I personally have always been inspired and influenced by Phil Collins. Best wishes to you brother. Thanks for sharing this video.

[@robertshetsen8691]

yes I so agree I love to skate and play hockey motivation is everything and a lot of passion. I am getting old but passion and motivation don't end.thank you

[@timwilder3093]

So well played! I was lucky enough to follow the Police around London In the days before the hits piled in.. Stuart Copeland was a revolution and revelation to watch and to try to emulate. A true drumming hero in my book. Thank you for this excellent homage.

[@alexcostafotografia]

I thought was just me Lmao but after reading the comments everybody notice it... this dude is great!!!! Just loved it tight... perfect and... no show off!!!!! Every thing just fall in place... he doesn't distract us from the song and he is so good!!!! Amazingly done keep it up! Best on Drumeo till now

[@jehouse86]

I'm glad a drumeo appearance has inspired Rob to get some new sticks. I've seen that man use drum sticks so shredded they were defying the laws of physics. Solid playing as usual 👌

[@ethanmusicbox]

My Dad (He’s a musician himself). He’s the one that got me started on my music journey and got me inspired by other heroes that I adore now

[@JeremyVeleber]

Thank you for sharing your wisdom and you playing, Rob. I judge that both are gold.

[@yGmtFTt9]

Mark Brzezicki was my hero in my teens. The style he brought to Big country made them huge and so unique. For me he is untouched til today.

[@CraigShawCraigShaw]

Such an under-appreciated drummer is Mark, I love his style

[@yeetfeet1878]

I already know this will be an amazing performance! Edit: this cover is amazing!

[@robertsomerville320]

Rob Brown you are the man! Whew, that was so tight. As you said drumming Hero's change with the times, over the span of my 40yrs of playing one drummer rises above all the others. For me that drummer is Gavin Harrison. As an adult, Gavin's playing inspired me to reach higher, to push myself, and to play the drums as a form of self expression.

[@joa2340]

Hi Rob, I just want to thank you for your motivating way to talk about drumming. Fantastic. My hero was always Tony Williams. In terms of motivation: not an easy target, I guess. And then there was a long time (20 years! when I didn't touch my drums for several different reasons which can be summarized under the phrase: that's life. And then I found a new hero who got me going again. And this was Chris Dave. Man, what a drummer, fantastic. Greetings across lake Atlantic from Germany. I love your channel. It is an inspiration. And you are absolutely right. Inspiration is the main ingredient when it is about motivation and improving on anything, I guess, not only the drums. Have a good time with your drums everybody.

[@Tokolos]

Superb!

[@mosesjenson4180]

Love it

[@mastermao8592]

The feel flow and musicality of this is magic

[@catsven1973]

OMg!! I'm in love with the musicality of this drummer..not only he can mimic perfectly Copland, but for me, he adds some personal flavor to the original drum patterns created by steward! Thanks, Rob for this magical moment.

[@ThomasThunder]

This is great! I have many drum heroes: Carmine Appice, Mike Portnoy, Danny Carey, Gavin Harrison, Neil Peart and John Bonham. I learn something unique from each of them.

[@Ramshackled17]

Rob is a great teacher and player. I really like his work.

[@danoi99]

Man. I was smiling all the way through. He was enjoying that, and I bet he remembers the 1st time that he felt he'd nailed it. Great to watch.

[@chemistry3934]

Heroes? Actually Beat Down Brown - YOU are up there. So many of your vids over recent years have helped me, and I've come to greatly admire your humble style, accessible education and super-tasteful playing. All completely embodied in this performance. Thank you

[@Jack__________]

Damn that’s skill!

[@ablackshedd]

Copeland is absolutely one of my guys, too. Half my bag probably comes from his incredible drumming. lol. I love your Police videos, man. The last one where you broke down the hat patterns was awesome.

[@tonyscholer1493]

Oh I gotta go check that out. I love how subtle they can be..

[@ablackshedd]

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[@maxmery_drums]

Great performance Rob. I feel Stewart Copeland needs more recognition in the drumming community. His playing needs to be studied. He created his own genre of drumming, combining all the elements, reggae, funk, rock, jazz. His hi-hat work alone is a study in itself. Thanks Rob for shinning a light on his brilliance.

[@bradroulston5729]

Such an amazing cover of this song. I rarely comment. But this is tasty and so so clean. Love it 🥁❤️

[@profk3742]

Great vid. Everyone should listen to Copeland's work with Oysterhead. The entire album Grand Peking Order is awesome!

[@sevenonsunday3968]

Watching you play that makes me appreciate so much more the nuances that Stewart Copeland created! Amazing playing! Sick!!

[@BobbyJetty1502]

Rob has a pure love for his craft, a modern day master. If I had to choose one drummer for a hero (which is no easy task,so many) it would be Copland. Not only due to his incredible individualistic style but his ability to write music as well. Oh, and there’s that little thing where he has influenced generations of drummers, Rob, thank you brother 🤙🏼

[@mts982]

i dont play drums but 'the rev' from A7X was incredible. so was neil peart. RIP both of them.