Gregg Bissonette Reacts To His Most Famous Drum Performances

[@connorg3644]

He’s just so excited by music and he seems so happy to have been part of these projects. What a gem

[@clarenceoveur9497]

He should be! Monster player, all the top gigs, absolute legend!

[@Damiano618]

Shot out of a cannon; Greg's the man!

[@ChickenatorJr]

He's the paul gilbert 🎸 of drums that's how I think of him

[@scannermobs]

One of the GOATs. What a player, with a wonderful infectious positive energy, and an encyclopaedic repertoire

[@rubenvanderkooij1571]

You know what a GOAT is right? There can only be one lol

[@spddiesel]

​@@rubenvanderkooij1571substitute the words into the acronym and his statement is "one of the greatest of all time." It's a valid statement, you're being myopic.

[@rubenvanderkooij1571]

@@spddiesel Hahaha I do need reading glasses nowadays ;) Logically someone in a discipline is a GOAT or not, you can't have multiple GOATs in the same discipline. Logically impossible :) It was a mathematical joke :)

[@spddiesel]

@@rubenvanderkooij1571 however when dealing with a subjective topic, like musicians in their respective instrument/genre, I believe there can be no single GOAT. That's why people often say "one of the GOATS" in instances like this, because there's no real objective way to define greatness when it comes to art. People like what they like, ya know? Anyway, my two cents, plus Greg is one of my favorite drummers since the DLR days, so yeah, one of the GOAT's 😉🤘🍻

[@rubenvanderkooij1571]

@@spddiesel I 100% get what you're saying :) And I agree :) My comment was tongue in cheeck, a logical/philosophical joke :) And yeah, Gregg is one of my faves too! :)

[@AnthemDrums]

Love Gregg Bissonette - the more I see of him, the more I appreciate his versatility and musicality! He is fantastic!

[@diegopeart]

He's one of the best drummers in the business for a reason. such a complete and genuinely nice professional.

[@user-ft4re3mm7y]

Very well put

[@artdimino1626]

There are thousands of great drummers, but I consider Greg Bissonette in the top 5 in the world.

[@MrEmagtsr]

What a humble person who exudes so much positive energy! How could you not want to be on the same stage with him? One of the GOATS

[@brianvankley3529]

I love Gregg. Relentlessly positive, and such an unapologetic fanboy of his heroes. And an incredible & versatile drummer on top of it all!

[@xodiaq]

Dude is the music fan who never stopped being a fan just bc he got to do it for a living!

[@RogerBergqvist]

Yesterday it was 32 years since Jeff Porcaro passed.... Jeez. Well, Gregg is still alive and kicking!

[@stud5588]

Hasn't been on earth for the last 32 years yet he's still the most recorded drummer of all time. What a ledgend!

[@nixneato]

This was GREAT! Gregg not only is a piece of musical history, but he embodies the spirit of it, that joy we all felt when we first started playing.

[@shawnmcvey7789]

I feel like Greg's voice sounds like this because he's been at 200% enthusiasm for his entire career😂

[@tylerbailey9329]

Gregg is a wonderful soul

[@TravisPacheco1]

The range of styles he can play is truly amazing. What a drummer.

[@wolowolowolo]

I will never forget when I brought him to my country to give a clinic. As soon as we met we started talking about music and drums, he asked me what drummers I liked and if I liked Ringo, I told him that of course I'm a Beatles fan and he gave me a high five...the next day. He played like a beast and even sang Happy Birthday to my wife, showed me a Ringo birthday concert at Madison Square Garden on his iPhone while practicing rudiments on a pad... he's one of the nicest people I've ever met. , humble and with a great sense of humor. Thank you Gregg for visiting us in Panama 2011.

[@tictocbang7443]

On stage with Dennis Chambers and Louie Bellson, and excited like it's a bounce house. LOVE Gregg!

[@gjamison72]

Gregg's happiness and enthusiasm is infectious!

[@michael_angelo]

I could listen to this guy sound out and explain grooves all day.

[@user-kn9vj7zj9m]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Primogen1988]

I can too and I dont play drums. His excitement is soooo infectious. Dudes a treasure

[@Opeckie]

How can you not love Greg's energy and passion for music...Love everything about the guy!

[@shannonpincombe8485]

What a legend!! So many artists hes played with and he remembers all of the minor details after all of these years. A true pro.

[@montereyjack3679]

One of the greats. He seems so friendly and humble.

[@jean-lucemanuele7095]

Greg, you're the perfect example of a musician that EVERY band would carry around for years in a Tourbus, let alone on stage! Thank you for your energy and friendliness, and for the abysmal number of stories you can tell while respecting every musician you've ever played with!

[@aquabot]

Gregg should be a recurring guest on the show. He's so enthusiastic.

[@jcdrums2798]

Greg, speak with his heart ! Great drummer

[@conrad5621]

The fact he remembers everything. The dude is amazing. Drumeo does it again. Great video. Mad energy in this guy

[@nipafred]

Gregg was at our music school last month and he is the greatest! If you ever have the chance to see him play live - don't miss it.

[@awesomebillfromdawsomevill7788]

This is a man who LOVES what he does! Also that positivity is infectious. So complimentary of the other musicians

[@JohnHancotte]

What a career and still hitting it! His infectious enthusiasm and energy make for a great role model. Kenny Aronoff is another that made me take notice. Loved watching these highlights.

[@andrewgunnerdrums8889]

Gregg is a legend.ans such a genuine and humble guy. I can barely imagine how much fun could be play with 2 drums with Ringo! This man has such a huge music cluture!

[@DavidWoodsGuitar]

LOVE Gregg's positivity and humility. For anyone who hasn't seen it, check out his interview with Rick Beato.

[@felixweber6593]

Gregg spreads such a powerful joy and happiness. I saw him with Toto in December 1995 in Switzerland and it was a blast. He played totally in the spirit of Jeff and Simon. Great memories. He is one of my favorite drummers, of course.

[@lukemwill99]

Such a diverse portfolio of bands and musicians! Absolutely incredible artist!

[@MS-gj7ni]

One of my favorite players he comes across as a really nice guy and man hes a fantastic drummer

[@mutlubasdas]

Insane resume! :) and he's still so friggin excited about music. What a legend.

[@montyrayza7220]

Greg is one of the greats - if all he had played on and toured was "Eat em and smile" he'd be a drum God - there has never been a rock record to top that one or any musician to top any of those guys on their instruments, they were all incredible players and all individually very unique and cool dudes.

[@canyoncrows7764]

A great reminder of no matter old you are, remind yourself this man embodies the very zeal that made us all want to play - and still play! This was tremendous.

[@JimK03.]

I was fortunate to have seen that 1986 drum solo during the Eat 'Em and Smile tour. I was/am a guitarist that now dabbles in drums and I went to that show looking forward to seeing the greats Vai and Sheehan with Roth as I was a huge DLR era VH fan. I literally spent the whole show watching Gregg instead. His energy was infectious. I hadn't heard of him prior to that, but couldn't say enough about how great he was from that day on!

[@WunnSEN]

Gregg's energy is INFECTIOUS! I LOVE it!

[@JackMcLeodJr]

Gregg is an awesome guy, his enthusiasm is contagious. Man makes me laugh out loud 🤣 9:06 "Dennis comes in.... WOO! Check out the bass drum... 😏 "🤣 All the best Gregg, you're a legend man 🥁👍

[@jungleb]

I want more!! Thanks Greg and Drumeo!

[@davidbalan6571]

Bissionate was 🥁 far Steve Vai and played on multi - platinum releases from David Lee Roth including the album skyscraper and Eat ' Em Smile .

[@Mr.Bogaard]

Wow, glad I figured out the left double bass pedal and hat technique on my own but glad other great drummers before me have used this technique too. Rock on Gregg!

[@Cuatroveintech]

What a cool guy Greg is, so humble.

[@TheRealHucasys]

Apart from his playing it's always such a treat hearing Gregg talk and tell stories, watch him air drum, sing and show how much he loves and respects music and musicians....he's such an amazing guy, adorable cat!

[@chrisloesch5854]

His energy and love for music is as infectious as his grooves. We are blessed to have heard him in so many different ways in our time. Hope he keeps playing for another 200 years on repeat.

[@moonbubbles3046]

Gregg!!!!!!!!! It’s always so good to see you.

[@simonjonasmusic8410]

Jesus, I love that guy. Gregg never fails to lift up my spirit ❤

[@leftpastsaturn67]

I'd be happy with a small fraction of Gregg's energy, enthusiasm and talent.

[@scottyecora]

I saw Gregg Bissonette with Toto in 1995 and with Steve Lukather in 1997 : what a player !

[@malcolmlarri9073]

The nicest guy in the music business - he’s been a great role model to me as both a player and a person 🙏

[@commonman317]

Gregg is so enthusiastic about drumming. Reminds me of Kenny Aronoff too. So much talent.

[@jmkqfnvyl87]

Definitely glad for as much Gregg as you can get. . . him to sit still in front of your cams for!😊😊

[@crazy8sdrums]

Gregg is such a cool cat! Thank you for this awesome presentation, Drumeo!

[@kusdrummer]

I saw the Skyscraper tour at Wembley arena and it still makes me smile today, thank you Gregg...🙂🥁

[@rafaelferrer1]

Thanks Dear Gregg ❤

[@doubts]

Thank you Gregg. Your enthusiasm rubbed off on me during a Leeds clinic 20yrs back. The Copeland thing you did was phenomenal. I'll never forget it 🙏

[@lopezmotorsports]

The way he spoke about Jeff and Simon, Greg is a legend himself, so cool to hear him speak like he was just a normal drummer guy. A drummers drummer! This was great!

[@thejesse]

1:30 Gregg talking about Ringo sounds exactly like Lanky Kong talking about Donkey Kong in Joel Haver's DK Rap video.

[@Zipgun66]

I wish I had 1/1000th of Greg's enthusiasm and positivity. Love watching him. What a great diverse career he's had and continues to have.

[@user-eh6bh8qt4d]

Had the pleasure of meeting Greg at a drum seminar some years ago. Truly a very super guy, his personality matches his talent...top shelf and beyond.

[@wardseyssens7474]

Man...Greg is GREAT, all those stories ❤

[@frankburdodrums8984]

You gotta ❤️ this guy.

[@edwarddanilzadeh]

Great drummer with great personality . Just watching him playing drums and listening to him talking can make my day

[@dav.trinch8643]

Thanks Gregg you are amazing

[@GaryRaub74]

Greg Gregg is the consummate professional. A monster talent that has seen it all, yet retains a down to earth familiarity we can all relate to.

[@chelfyn]

Great reminder at the end what an amazing guitarist we have in Steve Luthaker. I saw him alongside Satch and Vai on a G4 tour and he was every bit as good, and his song choices were more tasteful and enjoyable. Met him briefly before the gig and he was super-pleasant. Total Pro.

[@MkVIIIMaus]

Greg you're on my top 5 of drummers that I learned from!

[@redsed1565]

Seen him in Melbourne at the Down Under Cafe in Carlton back in the 80's. I tell ya he blew ma away! Great session drummer!

[@rubenvanderkooij1571]

You can't miss it when Gregg is behind the kit! So much energy and a phenomenal song drummer, while also capable of the best drum solos around :)

[@jerrypeters811]

I had the privilege of taking lessons from Greg when my amazing wife arranged lessons through his Mapex rep in 2006! Best gift ever! Nicest guy I ever met. No offense to Dom F, Steve Smith, and all the other greats I had the opportunity to meet and learn from. Greg, you ROCK! Remember the lobsters?

[@PJ-wm9nq]

I saw Gregg with Toto....just grateful that they were there. Drumming was fine, and that's a big Toto expectation. My thought at the time was that Gregg was a little heavy on the kick, but now I've realised that's one of his strengths.

[@christopherw3221]

Greg is a treasure to the music world

[@aceedmond8053]

I could listen to Gregg and his stories and priceless info for hours.

[@chrismccall987]

What a KILLER compilation. After seeing Gregg last summer with Ringo for the first time he’s risen to the top of my modern day drum heroes. Classy, professional, chops for days, and of course, the voice of Winnie the Pooh. What more could you ask for??

[@krazykitten800]

Getting to see Greg in Murfreesboro on the 29th 🎉

[@RUSH__fan]

Nobody has more fun than Gregg

[@matcoffidis1135]

This guy is just a bundle of energy and joy...😊❤

[@magnusbogren8519]

Drummers, this dude is a fucking gem. All praise Gregg!

[@1973833]

Wow!What a great guy and drummer he is…so versatyle.Not many drummers can play so many styles so good…amazing drummer!

[@vinniegorman8321]

Gregg is such a genuine and awesome person!

[@M2Mil7er]

Gregg and Alex Lifeson could be brothers these days!

[@coreygeiger81]

I was so fortunate to play a concert with him when I was a student at UCF in the early 2000. We did a Beatles medley tribute where he played drum set

[@grandadneal8114]

Saw Greg in Auckland NZ last year. Really interesting and outgoing guy

[@gsmith207]

love GB! as a Gen Xer he is one of my favorite drummers growing up! and yes, I saw him at one of the BR Memorial scholarships back in day. Made me want to play my drums even more. Just like this video! Thank you.

[@ChristopherT1]

God I love this guy! So much positivity!

[@bufordteejustice1119]

I got to see Maynard a few times in Baltimore back in the 80s and early 90's. He always had a killer band.

[@solitarydrummer]

Man !!! what a life a true master!! Bravooooo!!!!

[@carmencappello9810]

Holy cow! I play drums n many times I talk like him, fast n a story teller but he's telling all true stuff. You can tell he's not bragging he's just wants the audience to know the great story he went through !!! I heard many times drummers are just different. Great to see that. If I hopped on my drums I woulda fallen.

[@robertcenin5679]

had the great pleasure in meeting Gregg a few years ago . he was nice enough to sign a cd of his solo Siblings..

[@AccuracySpeaks]

Greg can play anything at any time he wants, but he is "learning"! I had the pleasure of seeing him live with Victor Wooten and Steve Bailey, wow what musicianship!!

[@Erkki_Mela]

Gotta love that 1986 hip movement too!!! 🤣🤣🔥🔥

[@paulfromtoronto1534]

Awesome drummer, played with so many legends.

[@gavinremedios7953]

Mr Bissonette's energy is unbelievable, thanks 🙏😂🎉

[@moonbubbles3046]

I remember when you and Matt were playing with Maynard! Some extraordinary music for sure. Love you guys!

[@clydekaila123]

Woah! Michael Mckean on Spinal Tap?! Damn!!! Also never knew he filled in for Simon Phillips..What a guy!!!

[@teressainthe303]

It's cool to hear these stories. I laughed hysterically at the Spinal Tap part 😂

[@rochluongo8018]

It's amazing how many different things you did. Awesome please tell Ringo I love him

[@davidfitcher2953]

His energy is second to none

[@JaeB246]

Gregg is so flipping awesome!! 🥁

[@felixjones9198]

I had no idea Gregg had played with Spinal Tap! That is LEGENDARY!!

[@johnmoser2689]

Greg is such a good drummer and fun all around great guy!

[@jorgenicolasbustamante4079]

golden retriever vibez right there. This was super enriching btw