Just saw Ringo and his all stars last night and being a drummer and a huge Greg Bissonette fan I pretty much just stared at Greg for 2 1/2 hours. What a treat and after the show my wife said “that drummer you love so much worked harder than anyone in the band”. I told her “I know, that’s drums and that’s Greg Bissonette.
@hugolafhugolaf6 жыл бұрын
Gregg is such a soft-spoken, down-to-earth guy.
@vernonsteinkamp10884 жыл бұрын
Everything you said is very good advise. Years ago our band opened for our most memorable concert, opening for Fleetwood Mac, Buddy Miles, Elvin Bishop and Canned Heat. Our timbali player was running late and was still setting up during the first song. I also had a change to speak with Louie Bellson in 1969 before a concert in Reno. He was very positive and upbeat. I also saw him perform at a local college shortly before his death. He had lost some of his strength and was in a decline but still positive.
@martinbetzner17202 жыл бұрын
I just love Gregg. Very good attitude, cares about people and oh yeah a Great fricken drummer. 1st heard of him on Rick Beato’s channel
@nogoogleplus7 жыл бұрын
Such a great player and quality dude. His work on the David Lee Roth records is stellar.
@Deech724 жыл бұрын
The section on grip and Stevie Wonder is absolute gold and worth 100 lessons!!
@fenderbender81323 жыл бұрын
Is it just me or does every guitar player who watches this think "damn the shit I could pull off with this guy" ? He is so versatile great clock and he actually listens to what's being played to interact.
@HUK384 жыл бұрын
Every drummer should watch this clip...the old ones to remember, the young ones to prevent themselves from making the mistakes of the old ones.
@stevejpm14 жыл бұрын
I always got to my gigs early,could get at leat 5 pints in.
@davidcurtis447810 ай бұрын
Gregg has always been a huge inspiration and full of knowledge. Keep Rockin' Gregg!
@BrianKlobyGuitar Жыл бұрын
These are solid points for any musician... Bass, Guitar, Vocalists, Horns, Keys... :)
@bluesky64496 жыл бұрын
the best advise, presented so clearly
@JackyBoy390211 ай бұрын
That is the best piece of advice I have ever heard for drumming.
@dizzitoast6 жыл бұрын
What a world class being. Thank you so much for sharing this. This was warm and wonderful!
@jamesadams71315 жыл бұрын
Those Mapex Saturn kits are singing! Mapex is way better than they are given credit for. Not to mention about half the cost of other high end kits. I say high end kits, because they are a high end kit, just not priced high end.
@kspocketngroove39734 жыл бұрын
James Adams they are! ..but this kit that Gregg has, it’s actually the Orion series kit- the high end- mapex kit
@DanMayhewDrummer4 жыл бұрын
Mapex are the Greatest Drum Company in my opinion. I'm very lucky to own 2 Orion kits, and 3 Saturn's, their all amazing sounding drums.
@G26488757 жыл бұрын
Thanks Gregg. Some really great life lessons there and not just applicable to the music business. However you earn your living, learn what you've you've been paid to do, turn up on time, get the job done, have equipment that doesn't break down all the time and be reliable. I'd far rather work with someone of average ability who I know is gong to turn up and do their job than a genius who might turn up and then might also throw a tantrum and disappear for a day/week. I once saw an interview with the late great actor David Niven in which he said something to the effect of "learn your lines, turn up on set sober and do your job".
@luisfernando-mm3jt7 жыл бұрын
I guess i have a career of 27 years build on thoses tips
@rhythmista77077 жыл бұрын
Great advice, and all true !! . He also says it with a great attitude thrown in with some humor.. Gregg is awesome !
@Rockin_Ross4 жыл бұрын
Love Greg! Been a fan of his since he did the Buddy Rich scholarship concert. Such a down to earth guy.
@ChicagoSkyliners4 жыл бұрын
Great job Greg. Based on your lecture here, I have done a lot of good things. I will work on my posture though. I loved your work with Maynard Ferguson.
@davidkopec9442 Жыл бұрын
Love this guy. All wisdom.
@joesantamaria58744 жыл бұрын
It’s one run on sentence, buy it’s gold.
@tonyvincent97534 жыл бұрын
All great advice! Gregg is a complete musician and a down to earth guy!
@michaelprieur8646 Жыл бұрын
Love the Ross Perot ear reference Gregg. You are amazing
@robertdore9592 Жыл бұрын
I love this guy.
@ClauGutierrezY4 жыл бұрын
Drum kits in the 90s where so beautiful
@brandonlee97914 жыл бұрын
I love the 80's & 70's,,, my older sister was from 1970's,,, but she passed away sadly ☹️.
@aduiop15 жыл бұрын
This is a great video from Gregg. I always appreciated his honesty and transparency about real world situations, and these days that can be really hard to come by. He is such an awesome source of knowledge for drummers of all ages and I hope people who want a long lasting career watch this video, it is incredibly insightful.
@stephenmuth70817 жыл бұрын
Absolutely spot-on Charlie Callas. :-D
@DubCPicker4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for that.....you are amazing and so down to earth.....much respect
@darinb79666 жыл бұрын
I don't even play anymore and that was very helpful in general terms for being a pro.
@johnniesmith30417 жыл бұрын
Great advice, Thanks Gregg..
@handyboen Жыл бұрын
Thanks Gregg 👍🙏
@anastaciasiplenko72823 жыл бұрын
The best advise! Thanks Gregg
@pedroleal7118 Жыл бұрын
Wise words, as usual, from a great person who happens to play Drums! If only...
@richdefazio24975 жыл бұрын
Good man. Thank you for your wisdom
@thomasfink23854 жыл бұрын
This is GREAT!
@johnlascko54854 жыл бұрын
Lots of good advice. Thanks for posting.
@starspangled22067 жыл бұрын
God Bless Gregg
@patrickl6932 Жыл бұрын
Every video Greg makes is incredibly informative. He's a bad dude.
@tristantristan96848 жыл бұрын
Thanks Gregg , great advice for all the jobs.
@Carlos.Lizzoli2 жыл бұрын
Un verdadero Maestro, gracias Gregg por los consejos!!!!! A real Master, thanks Gregg for the advices!!!!
@damirfenrich54394 жыл бұрын
Great man !
@dogmart4 жыл бұрын
"Gotta have some Ross Perot ears." Haha! Get early '90s reference!
@702ringo14 жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT ADVICE!!!!! Take care of your body like you take care of your drums!
@SuperQdaddy4 жыл бұрын
Great guy met him after a gig he did with andy summers in NYC *
@danielsemmelrock78085 жыл бұрын
*watches after missing a practice session*
@tindrum6 жыл бұрын
Four guitarists didnt like this clip.
@63Baggies6 жыл бұрын
bernard Webb That says it all:-)
@TheWhaddeva5 жыл бұрын
Million Dollar advice 👍👍👍
@stubowl16 жыл бұрын
beautiful kit
@valentinoramosdefigueiredo7527 жыл бұрын
Hi gregg thank's a lot. 👍
@DrummerPete21124 жыл бұрын
Love Gregg’s personality.
@kennethferagen19346 жыл бұрын
can I bring my gong drum to a wedding gig?
@dpapaioannow6 жыл бұрын
if its an irish one....sure,expect people falling and throwing up on it though and/or try to play it themselves by shoving you over
@brandonlee97914 жыл бұрын
Yeh that usually happens at open mic,,, people are always going to be Jelouse & snobby you can't change the Nature of other people...
@paistecat4 жыл бұрын
Great stuff.... very helpful....
@JulianFernandez4 жыл бұрын
so much wisdom
@jimmyjernigan96424 жыл бұрын
Well said Greg...
@TheCOZ4 жыл бұрын
The short version: Act professionally
@grsdrm334 жыл бұрын
Good stuff!
@chipbarkhouse65905 жыл бұрын
a lot of good advice. Chip Barkhouse The Drummist
@jimmyhunter27994 жыл бұрын
great VID my Detroit budski
@whyyeseyec2 жыл бұрын
For those of you who don't know of Charlie Callas, look him up. He looks like he could have been Ronnie Wood's father.
@billfrater19484 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a real gent.
@emlix14 жыл бұрын
Diggadiggadiggadigga..blackhole! Priceless.
@brandonlee97914 жыл бұрын
As much as I love Drumming for open mic,,, it is pretty sad that most of the time people complain???. When the Eagles 👍 said it best in there song,,, the big bad world doesn't owe you a thing so get over it,,, it was best said of course I always willing to help... But a lot of the time it is what it is???. Drumming is fun & I have been trying all the time to get my younger nice not to give up when haters downgrade her playing???. The reason it become hard on her is people not only at open mic whinge and carry on,,, but Church 🙏🙏🙏 people give her a hard time,,, when I boosted to play the drums for the church,,, it is difficult for her because most of the time people will have their opinion on what you do or they use it against???. But when it comes down to the Nitty gritty,,, I don't play in 🙏Church🙏 anymore ether,,, but I still love the drums & Congos & bongos🥁🥁🥁,,, Thanks for this video Bless U 🙏🙏🙏 100 times over...
@chrischapman70696 жыл бұрын
The Everyman's Drummer!
@sharonsterner88545 жыл бұрын
Or Everywoman..just sayin. lol
@DidYouReadEULA4 жыл бұрын
2:38 I have that problem, negativity has been a lifelong struggle for me.
@thomasfink23854 жыл бұрын
Oh, noooooo!!!!!!!
@DidYouReadEULA4 жыл бұрын
@@thomasfink2385 Now that's funny!! :)
@SONORSQ2guy5 жыл бұрын
I think Gregg’s Dad was a drum technician for him.
@mikebeaston49705 жыл бұрын
That is correct. His dad, Bud, was his tech usually from about November-May. The summers of 1990, 91 and 92 it was me for local jazz gigs and studio work. Bud was a great guy. The whole family is great.
@sharonsterner88545 жыл бұрын
His son's name is Budd as well I think.
@mikebeaston49705 жыл бұрын
@@sharonsterner8854 No, it's not Bud.
@BIGHEARTM19674 жыл бұрын
Minty 👍
@sharonsterner88545 жыл бұрын
Gregg, I don't know if you see this, however...I was watching art vids and in the middle of TONS of art & craft your vid came up out of nowhere. Are you thinking about Drew? LoL Hope all is well and you didn't get NAMMthrax. Hugs my dear.
@xu75072 жыл бұрын
bala bala bala bala dong! thank
@sickdrummer38314 жыл бұрын
Rookies make sure you throw up 4 times prior to your first 15 gigs and then you’ll realize your nerves won’t ever go away till that first note you hit. Unless your sound guy is just horrible and your stage volume is all kinds of low or not on. Lol your nervous lol
@63Baggies6 жыл бұрын
Drummers should be 'first in and last out' of any gig. You'll always get a better parking spot that way:-)