Gregg Bissonette Solo - Buddy Rich Big Band Machine

Gregg Bissonette con la Big Band de Buddy Rich.

[@drummakid101]

What many of you need to realize is that Gregg went to the University of North Texas and was in the One 'O Clock band that happens to be one of the best big bands in the US. He paid his respects at an early age. He's not just a rock drummer with a mullet. He can play any style with ease.

[@labelleveronica]

But you have to admit that the mullet helps him rock - and swing!

[@paulseano5100]

Keith Carlock went to UNT as well. I used to see all of their gigs in Dallas in the early to mid 90’s. GB is a very versatile drummer and a good guy so is KC. Enjoy!

[@bubinga_basher]

As can most TRUE professionals.

[@2strokeroll]

Bred out of Percussion World in Detroit, MI 👊🏼

[@borisdisko4322]

Dude, he was in Maynard Ferguson's band before David Lee Roths band

[@krenwregget7667]

Gregg is one of the most versatile drummers in the world. Period.

[@darrinros1177]

Yep, and the Mullet, priceless....

[@rhythmista7707]

Never mind that mullet.. Look at the fro on the sax player.. It's looks like a sheep's ass..LOL !!

[@io2227]

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[@harleykingman]

COULDA FOOLED ME !!

[@harleykingman]

WHATS A < SHEEPS ASS LOL > ??????????

[@1969myke]

How can any idiot dislike this? I mean this is incredible drumming!

[@chadkent1241]

Jealousy....this dude is phenom

[@randyporter3491]

Chad Kent Exactly ! The trolls who downed this, spend their day playing X-Box, have a $199.00 4-piece drum set from Sears, they got for Christmas and have been trying to learn “Wipeout” for three years, so they could impress their “dudes”. They have a “Pearl” hat and a “Paiste” t-shirt from eBay and two old issues of Modern Drummer magazine. They hang around music stores on weekends, looking at hardware, with sticks in their back pocket, hoping some kid will eventually come up and ask “Hey man, are you in a band ?” 🙄

[@kushking420]

The dislikes are for the terrible mullet

[@ryancox5097]

I didn't hit either button, but maybe they dislike him because, off of the drums, he's a total religious freak.

[@IslandDigital]

Ryan Cox SO ? At least he’s not shooting at Police and causing trouble in the world. Nice guy who get to play in Ringo Starr’s band. Huge accomplishment for a “ Religious Freak” !!!

[@mattdickey2717]

The guy can play anything, any style, and at an extremely high level. Plus he looks to be one of the nicest people around. Respect.

[@wcreview8227]

WOW!!! I know of Gregg as one of the greats buyt I had no idea he played at this level!! Truly incredible!!

[@gcharocks]

This is honestly one of the best performances of this whole concert.

[@apieceofdirt4681]

Damn I didn't know Gregg Bissonette was that good. He's amazing.

[@marylandpropertypreservati4468]

I met Greg at a Drum Clinic in Maryland, not only is Greg one of the most versatile drummers in the professional world who can play all types of music, he is humble as well ! Not some self absorbed ego maniac like you may meet at a drum clinic or perhaps after a concert .He is also a very friendly person to talk shop with and take pictures with and sign autographs too. He was extremely gracious and personable! Thanks, Greg!

[@sophiedowney9580]

Maryland, I am totally with you having met Gregg Bissonette on stage two days ago during the Rock 'N Roll Fantasy Band Camp. I don't have his contact details, but I would love you to pass on to him that he was in my top 3 rock stars to meet, not only for musical genius, but for that very quality you picked up on: humility. I say THANKS GREGG, FROM YOUR COBBS GIRL. (He'll know what I mean), AND IF YOU HAD WANTED THIS SAX SOLO, DURING, SAY, MAGIC MAN, I WOULD HAVE STAYED UP ALL NIGHT TO LEARN IT FOR YA, AS CLOSE AS I COULD HAVE (THAT GUY IS A KILLER THOUGH - I'D NEED SOME HELP WITH MY ALTISSIMO REGISTER.....) AND IF YOU EVER COME TO ADELAIDE, JUST TELL ME AND I'LL PULL THIS BABY OUT, COBBS STYLE. BUT INSTEAD I HOPE YOU LIKED SLASH'S SOLO IN SWEET CHILD ON SAX. HA HA STUMPED 'EM AT CAMP, EH? ALL MY LOVE, THE SAXOFFENDER!

[@kickstar1]

I met him on an airplane once. Coolest dude ever. I gave him my band's CD (I was tour at the time). He was so stoked. We talked about DL Roth. We talked about Matt Chamberlain. We talked about headphones. Saw him in the baggage claim and his suitcase blew wide open and he was sitting on it trying to zip it up. He was like, "One of those days..."

[@randymiller899]

I once had a drum clinic ticket to see this man but had to play a last minute gig instead I went to the music store to pick up a head or something and THERE was Greg setting up .I said hi to him and said I was gonna be sad to miss his clinic. The man actually stopped setting his stuff up and asked me what kind of music I played and was genuinely interested in what kind of drumming I WAS INTO. Here he was one of the most famous drummers in the world asking me what style of a drummer I was . Blown away was not really the word for it I was just a kid (20s) Greg is one of the coolest most humble guys in the world .Hangs out with Ringo Starr but will talk drumsticks for an hour with a complete stranger Great guy !!

[@Savignylol]

@@randymiller899 Man, reading this makes me happy. I've known about him for a long time, but just recently started digging into his playing, after discovering DLR's first three albums. So cool that some of the true GOATs just want to hang and geek out about the instrument.

[@jumpinjojo]

I believe his name is Gregg.

[@SAHBfan]

I've seen Greg Bisonnette live playing heavy metal. He can play BeBop, big band jazz, metal, funk... as well as being a very highly sort after session player, teacher and clinician - is there anything he can't do? The guy is an incredibly versatile and talented drummer... anyone who makes negative comments about him is an idiot.

[@Romans219]

He has a charming personality and enjoys walks on the beach.

[@urbanbader4113]

Both he and his brother are excellent marvelous timeless ♥️💯

[@artysanmobile]

You had me until the childish dig at the end.

[@ctrainugly6444]

Also does Winnie the Poohs voice....yep, he can do everything.

[@joesantamaria5874]

I like the mullet.

[@Blueberry-sk7kg]

Love it when a rock drummer can play big band so well!

[@webstercat]

He’s a drummer period…

[@michaelcaplin8969]

He's actually a big band drummer who can play rock really well. He played primarily jazz and big band for a large part of his career until he was hired to play in David Lee Roth's band. Until then, he was primarily a jazz and big band specialist, touring with some of the world's best big bands from a very early age :)

[@silencedogoodmusic]

Great playing, great hair

[@lalobaqtas]

Great, great..

[@augustdrums1247]

I remember seeing this for the first time and thinking, wow these guys are so much more than just rock drummers. No wonder they were great rock drummers, that was really childs play to them. All I ever wanted to be was a rock drummer, but most of these guys were so much more, rock drumming was just 1 of their many stops.

[@SidLaw500]

Right off the bat the energy is ELECTRIC. The more I hear Bissonette...he's a real leader on that kit!

[@JimCassella]

This is one of the greatest performances ever!

[@U2WB]

Gregg did a great job ! And Steve Marcus, whew... Marcus was God of the sax.

[@rhythmista7707]

Here's where Gregg blows his peers out of the water.. All those metal drummers from L.A. and everywhere else, who thought he was just a mere hard rock/metal drummer who played with David Lee Roth, got the wind knocked out of them when they witnessed this spectacle of virtuosity..

[@hoptard]

Exactly, that's typical when GREAT Musicians (like Greg) get their education from North Texas University and play in the NTU Jazz Lab Band (NOT EVERYONE gets that opportunity) as it's one of if not, the best Jazz School in the country. Severinsen snagged a lot of these trumpet players for the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, as well as McCartney and Wings...the 60's and 70's grads. There's a rich musician history coming out of the NT Jazz Lab Band system. Greg was already on the on the map with or without DLR.

[@rhythmista7707]

Hoptard-- That's so cool ! Great story and thanks for sharing !

[@ArchieBC]

Notice how he tours around four distinct styles, even straight up metal, and stays in the pocket and shiny clean the whole way through. He was so up for the task!

[@brippe]

Still kicks ass after all these years! Nice work Greg!

[@tonyvincent9753]

Gregg is the man for all seasons. Like Steve Gadd, he moves with great ease from genre to genre, always delivering an A+ performance.

[@Mr.Manga85]

Gregg BEASTonette on drums...

[@johannestempest874]

All while being's David Lee Roth's drummer. This is still is one of my favorite all-time drum solo. And... There was this hard rock-ish vibe he carried through the sing and predominantly on the solo. How he joined with fills on Marcus's solo was great. The latin beats, the transition to using brushes and back into doing high speed rock drumming at the end make it a well built, all-rounded solo.

[@TheAxe4Ever]

Gregg is a drummers drummer. A musicians drummer. AND he plays with feel and can get loose and fun with his playing. Not to mention one hell of a nice guy. No wonder so many people want him as their drummer and bandmate.

[@ianfrancis6914]

Looking at these amazing drummers who have played with the Buddy Rich Big Band, Gadd, Colaiuta & Weckl, Gregg Bissonette really stands out.

[@jrfrondelli2023]

My son is now in the UNT One O'Clock Lab Band, and whoever comes out of there, like Gregg, is totally killer! Gregg actually recommended UNT to my son directly.

[@traviswoodall6547]

I went to a clinic of his at my local music store and he blew me away. Had no idea he was so versatile. Spent an hour playing world grooves from all over, some of the most complex stuff I’d ever heard. Plus he was hilarious.

[@fardrum]

It takes a versatile drummer to play on David Lee Roth's "Eat 'em and smile" and swing with the BR big band. BRAVO!!!!!

[@FlyingGemSparkly]

Gregg & I share the exact same Birthday June 9th 1959! Happy Birthday Gregg!!! What a legend!!! 🥳🤩😎

[@johnbohnam80]

My favorite performance by Gregg!:)

[@FabriceTremblay-yl4em]

Gregg Bissonette est vraiment un drummer formidable !!!

[@jalexalaine3201]

Love the way these guys started swinging right off the bat. Steve Marcus killed it. You gotta appreciate Gregg's versatility.

[@Joesfosterdogs]

He played with Maynard before Roth...got old school chops before the rock gigs

[@ScumOfCaligula]

Out of most of the drummers that performed with Buddy’s old band, Gregg’s ride cymbal work is the tastiest.

[@Kenneth-oc3is]

GREAT SCOTT GREG!!! WONDERFUL. NIRTH TEXAS SHOULD BE HONORED, AMEN 💜💜💜

[@rogerdat7807]

I wish I could upvote this peformance commensurate to the immense musical joy its provided me... X10K

[@Yaboroqe]

I have seen and heard Many drumsolo's but this is one of the most melodic and cross-over drumsolo ever! Grts

[@zaio15_DarioMannu_DM-DrumCover]

Gregg Bissonette ... what a drummer!!! Wow!

[@ratamacueseven]

Watching again and again ! Supremely Superb Mr, Greg Bissonette ! Exquisite Band !!!!!

[@LarsJazz]

Beautiful!!! Nothing less!!! It's really really good!

[@paulussantosociwidjaja4781]

Wow, thank you for sharing this video I never found of Gregg's solo like this. Cheers!

[@fernandoloormacias345]

🖐️😎 Hola amigo que cool el baterista Gregg Bissonette 😎🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁👌👌👍👍

[@anthonyalfieri8271]

Greg embodies the quintessential professional drummer. He's a monster player but humble, that gives props to others while he pokes fun at himself because he just loves it. His videos are great as he is versatile and passionate and it shows. Because of this video, I'm gonna go get loose now. Todd Sucherman said, "I don't like going more than a day without touching my sticks, it keeps me well connected". I agree to a point, but sometimes I take a few days off when I feel unmotivated. When I return, I'm usually crisp and creative. The only thing that suffers is my endurance but that comes back in a couple of days.

[@anthonyalfieri8271]

I agree with you 1000%. You hear his name all the time but sometimes he's not mentioned in the elite category, which is ridiculous. I think he is one of the most talented musicians I've ever seen. Like yourself, I'm motivated to go loosen up myself. That is if I don't try to play like Greg which for me, won't be in this lifetime. Be good my friend.

[@nickracine]

One of my first instructional lessons was his VHS where he used this exact kit. He is one of my all time favorite drummers for sure!

[@ChannelMaster720]

Another great young drummer with arm, hands and feet that fly in all directions. Love the man who always plays the saxophone in the Buddy Rich Band. He is fantastic! SYLVIA - FL

[@mladenpalenkas7750]

God, how I love this guy! Amazing drummer and very nice person.

[@GaryCantonDrums]

Such beautiful playing and hair!!!!!!!!!!

[@CaliforniaBushman]

Man that must have been something for Gregg back then having the Buddy Rich Big Band give you a standing O. And for today!

[@crazy8sdrums]

Greg Bissonette is so BADASS!!!! He is a Superstar at the drums! Thanks for the up.

[@SXI96]

Amazing drummer and band, all of these guys are immensely talented!

[@vinceparlante3723]

I have always loved the late Buddy Rich and his incredible band. They are all top , top shelf musicians in my book and the tribute work. Simply ? Fantastic.

[@jean-lucbersou758]

What furious and irresistible swing !! Wonderful !

[@davidpiper2610]

Wow amazing, fantastic drumming😀

[@jamminman75]

Fantastic, a master of musical percussive patterns and interesting subdivisions ❤

[@armanicomio1610]

Amazing drummer.... Magnificient musician... Spectacular drumkit sound

[@alejandromaria5012]

i saw greg one or 2 times in clinics held in chile, santiago. and yes he is one of the best and most versatiles drummers ever. hes very funny and down to earth guy. he could be an ego maniac for his talent but hes not, hes very natural and extremely entertaining to see and watch. very nice person. here in chile we love him.

[@jaslenhar]

It's so nice to see that monster Dave Lee Roth kit, must be just like living in paradise sitting behind that beast.

[@gregn8206]

I see what you did there!

[@ikarooz]

I have this on VHS. It's from a BR Tribute Concert in '89. I dig Gregg's drumming. So clean and refreshingly accurate. He, Louie Bellson and Dennis Chambers all do a bit with the band then combine to wail successfully on the last tune. His and his peer's talents are what keep me practicing, daily. OUTSTANDING DRUMMING!

[@Averseinsomniac]

It was seeing videos like this when I was younger that made me throw in the towel

[@jtigsy]

The first time I saw Gregg, he was playing with Maynard Fuergeson's big band. He was just amazing and really drove the band. This was in 1982 or1983 at the Loras College Field House in Dubuque Iowa. My drum teacher told me I should really check it out and man, was he right! To all of the people out there that choose to leave negative comments, why can't you find something positive or just go away. Gregg is an awesome musician.

[@ianthompson1826]

Greg is amazing ... love this.

[@davidvalderrama1816]

Incredible dynamic!

[@dockersguild]

Spectacular. Gregg honored me with his performance on my album, and he was just unbelievable. 13 complex prog metal song in 1 single day. And a hell of a guy too. And this jazz stuff is killer as well.

[@a.nobodys.nobody]

Aren't you gonna tell us the name of the album???

[@relaxingsounds5469]

@@a.nobodys.nobody 😂

[@cymandeh]

The way they mic the drums made them sound very powerful

[@czechman09]

Awesome. A real blast from the past...Great to watch Steve Marcus.....

[@sparkletoo2]

One of the most interesting solos I've seen - and I watch a LOT of drum solos...

[@MrDrummertheo]

Wow.....FANTASTIC!!!

[@declanmills]

Deadly. Just brilliant to see Gregg express himself in this arena.

[@jazzjanne1]

Great solos!

[@dopeymark]

Gregg never ceases to amaze me.

[@lalobaqtas]

Never will...

[@fetoenmovimiento3317]

Simplemente energizante y sublime. Gracias chicos por mostrar esa maestría y buen hacer.. 👋👋👋👋👋👋👋

[@user-su9zn5fo9t]

Если бы профессионал то ты должен играть без счета. Это я тебе как ударник ударнику говорю.

[@lalobaqtas]

Lo mágico no desaparece con los años...

[@davidcosten4722]

Greg is such a versatile drummer, he’s got to be one of the absolute best of our time.

[@thecandlebombs]

Gregg! Fantastic Performance

[@raymondkb2nzo788]

Just amazing

[@jimhampton2400]

Not only a great player but a great human being!

[@drewper73]

Where is the "Love" button so I can click it?! I've been watching videos of different drummers play w/the Buddy Rich Big Band, like Weckl, Gadd, Steve & Marvin Smith, Omar Hakim, Simon Philips, David Garibaldi, Cobham, Colaiuta, and this has been the most solid performance yet!! I don't think ppl realize how damn good he is! I saw him play with David Lee Roth around the time of this video & he was great. They did Hot For Teacher & he tore it up!!

[@alexk7244]

Amazing, very versatile and with unique finesse musician...

[@petec9686]

WOW!!!!! I never knew Gregg could swing like this. Outstanding.

[@ybrecher]

one of the greatest what a beautiful melodic solo he is actually plying the drums not only druming incredibale i salut you greg

[@elvis316]

awesome share! thanks! This guy rocks it like few others

[@louisewindsor9237]

Amazing speechless😊

[@jaronbrecher]

Huge salut one of the Best drum Solos ever masterpiece ❤❤❤❤

[@thomasfourounjian3805]

Never heard of him, glad I found him.

[@jamesyoung3006]

Incredible!

[@TheDizzleHawke]

That brush work is amazing.

[@perromanchado]

Fabulous! ♥

[@JohnMasino]

Amazing!

[@RussellDDixon]

Love IT !! Thanks for the upload !!

[@bigirv2112]

i had no idea gregg was this effing great...wow

[@carloslarroquet9687]

Hermoso , espectacular tiempo..

[@NeilRaouf]

god he swings! bravo gregg! 2 and 4 throughut the whole tune! love it!!!!!!

[@TurnFullCircle]

Amazing stuff......cheers

[@Xformat01]

No doubt! I'm really coming to enjoy the horn section of the BR Big Band! Love this stuff!

[@JA51711]

Great ensemble. The saxophones phenomenal. Ingenious solo

[@lalobaqtas]

I agree!

[@PeterBrown-mz4nv]

Gregg is also amazing with the brushes. If there are any clips of him, all fans of the brushes should check them out. As I am speaking and watching this at the same time, there he is with them!!

[@ybrecher]

GREAT DRUMER TOTAL INDIPENDENCE COMBIND WITH GREAT TASTE IT DOESNT GET MUCH BETTER PERFECT SALUT TO YOU GREG

[@calebknott8021]

Man I love the way brass snares cut through!

[@170adamb]

I love Gregg and spent a week with him at a drum academy, he's the nicest, funniest bloke you'll ever meet but nothing could ever make up for that haircut!!! lol

[@SAHBfan]

I saw Greg Bisonette sometime in the 90s playing a form of of progressive heavy metal and doing a very good job of it. I think his brother was on bass. He is a very versatile drummer, he seems able to excel in almost any style.

[@RSMGsndchannel]

Great performance! Has a Great feel for the Latin rymt. Go! Gregg

[@albertofalzoi1541]

Amazing Gregg!

[@i.c.y.]

Jaw dropping solo. Simply jaw dropping... what a masterclass

[@lalobaqtas]

Like Jim Carrey in The Mask?

[@nick954rr03]

that was sick arsed, aesome drumming really this dude is a legend