The Sound of The Smashing Pumpkins | Jimmy Chamberlin & Yamaha Drums

[@costamesa22]

Jimmy chamberlain is a “musicians drummer”. A true professional glad to see him healthy and playing better than ever 👍

[@secretjourney4815]

the contemporary version of Neil Peart, impressive

[@TupDigital]

+1! He absolutely is, and his performances scream that. His combo of touch, nuance, and rocking crush is a force to be reckoned with.

[@dgonzalezm145]

How dare you compare Neil Peart to Jimmy? Not even in the same conversation. Jimmy is light years better, Neil is very overrated IMO

[@fallinginthed33p]

He's a jazz drummer trapped in a rock band. Without Jimmy, SP would've been a boring noisy alternative band.

[@thetruthgodcountry5052]

​@dgonzalezm145 what are you on? I want some!

[@TheSoloAsylum]

This is one of the best drummers alive at this moment. I should point out, he has been this good for 20 plus years. All skills, no hype.

[@erazet3084]

true words. If Billy Let him have more of a word in the pumpkins musical direction they might still be making good music

[@michaelforest3332]

30 years*

[@deadstar44]

He was that good before The Smashing Pumpkins. Dude is a jazz drummer that happens to be famous for playing alternative rock music.

[@TheStevil1981]

30 plus

[@zeroboyrick1717]

Probably the best drummer I've ever heard. So he's not a poser and makes it look effortless, you tend to underestimate just how good he is. He doesn't play crap he's there to compliment the music not overpower it, it's a gift. Grateful he's back. Big fan of the Pumpkins and Jimmy.

[@MoosicDude]

His drums at the end of Everlasting Gaze are just absolutely mental.

[@wickedhyperstyler]

Yes, his jazz background is so obvious on the entire song, still it fits perfectly with the metal distortion riffs.

[@jeremiahmargulies5842]

Mental or metal

[@deadstar44]

Geek USA is a total drum workout.

[@MrMenclay36]

My favorite drummer. I love the way he injects jazz elements into big rock rythms. His drum sound is also amazing

[@Cuzjudd]

Amen sista!

[@CoryAboud]

A true original, and he sounds even better now than ever, and ALWAYS with his own sound. Jimmy’s an artist

[@MrAngryTwinkie]

Such a recognizable signature touch. One of the greats of all time.

[@youngndavis6417]

That was pretty dope, I'm hoping to see you work with kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnS0ZICYidRlmKM it would be epic

[@vinceandvango]

Bravo, he was able to speak his mind for 6:44 minutes without being interrupted by Billy.

[@jipsasac]

jimmy is always right , always

[@TheTrueKailash]

haha

[@RM-rm3hk]

Say no more! Billy is amazing but without Jimmy, Smashing Pumpkins would have come and go unnoticed .

[@troywinston]

@@RM-rm3hk He really, REALLY does have that much impact on the SP sound. I've still really liked the albums that he wasn't playing on, but wow...what a home-run difference WITH his unique musicianship.

[@killar1one]

@@RM-rm3hk i’m pretty sure billy knows this, there’s a reason he desperately wanted jimmy back rather than the other band mates after everyone left

[@SpiritsOfAnotherDay]

Jimmy is looking/sounding real good; and what a good speaker ! Liked how much he articulated about the sound, and broke that down. So glad he is still happy rocking it ! !

[@osorissalgado3831]

Spirits Of Another Day Shows how experienced in drumming he is.

[@greggraeber8671]

He's the most underrated drummer of the 90's and can play ANYTHING!!! His hands are insane.

[@thomasedmundrichards]

Ha Ha that’s hilarious. UNDERRATED - are you serious?!

[@aaronpannell6401]

@@thomasedmundrichards Yea i would say so. Maybe not in drum circles, but i only hear of 4 drummers. Bonham, Neil Pert, Danny Carey, and Travis Barker.

[@thomasedmundrichards]

@@aaronpannell6401 😂😂😂

[@aaronpannell6401]

@@thomasedmundrichards What do you believe he is really well known, or do you just think he sucks as a drummer?

[@thomasedmundrichards]

@@aaronpannell6401 he’s an amazing drummer. No question.

[@xbob33x]

Hi saw the smashing pumpkins last night in Indianapolis do a 3 1/2 hour set. Jimmy was so precise and so technical and so dynamic that it blew my mind. I’ve been playing drums for 30 years and I haven’t seen that much perfection before. There’s always little things that I catch a concert where the drummer screws up or miss is a cue or something like that but Jimmy was on top of it the entire 3 1/2 hours set. He did three solos last night. Small mid song solos and they were mesmerizing! Their stage show was amazing as well. Those drums and cymbals sounded amazing!

[@cass2303]

Bob Keys that is amazing

[@Spyro_2076]

One of the main reasons I fell in love with the pumpkins was Jimmy's drumming.

[@shanesawyer5103]

Me too

[@ericspagnoli1594]

Absolutely

[@kissaudio]

It was fucking crazy seeing him live a few days ago. He laid down some of the cleanest chops I've ever heard with barely any effort.

[@Tomdawg89]

It's insane to see them live in Montreal and hear the drums be that close to the album sound. Jimmy didn't need production to shine. He's so good.

[@A.paulsterr]

The guy is crazy talented.

[@Carlos-xz3vi]

My favorite drummer. Few drummers are a significant part of a band’s sound, and he is one.

[@robmitchell3039]

Even Billy Corgan, a noted ego maniac, gives Jimmy credit for how influential he is on their sound.

[@BlenderisedMind]

Jimmy is such a boss at drumming. I could watch him just jam out for hours.

[@AustinKloud]

Aaron Lewis agreed

[@albertonino2652]

Same. Pretty sure I've gone through every video on YT several times now.

[@justinwarner1183]

Jimmy Chamberlain and Carter Beauford need to do a competition

[@md.fahmin9438]

REALLY enjoying what you're doing, that's what i always see in him...every beat seems effortless

[@toddmichaelsen788]

For me, Jimmy has the most satisfying drum sound ever. Speaks Rock with a Jazz alphabet. Power and subtle grace. JC ⚡️🤘

[@INTOTHEFOLD]

"Speaks rock with a jazz alphabet"... Love that! Well said.

[@LilyyMuu]

That snare sounds incredible!

[@TempoDrift1480]

Lily Mu Yes it do. I'm kinda wondering if he's running an ambassador on top or an Emperor.

[@MusicTeacherGuyNorristown]

Lily, do you play drums?

[@Tyrannosaurine]

He has always had such an amazing snare sound. The snare sound on Siamese Dream may be my favorite sound of any drum on any recording ever.

[@JoaoFernandes-jf8if]

Wizzle it's an emperor

[@DustinHallXVX]

His snare rolls teleport me right into the middle of Siamese Dream

[@mcgarnacle21]

One of my all time favourtie drummers. Not only is he a stellar drummer, but he is a fantastic musician who serves the song while still adding flavour and dynamics from behind the kit.

[@nickparsons337]

The only drummer I've ever heard can accentuate vocal and guitar lines simultaneously. This man is mythical; to say the least. I've always said when it comes down to it; as long as you have Jimmy with Billy, then you'll always have The Pumpkins.

[@MattDeloff_Online]

Jimmy is one of the best. Saw them on opening night of their tour and those drums were a force.

[@_uohaloran]

His passion is evident in not only his incredible playing ability but how well he can articulate what he has to say about it. Great video.

[@pts5217]

One of my favorites. He’s a beast. A legend. Doesn’t get mentioned enough in the “greats” conversation

[@bb.70]

Legit talent . One of the greatest living drummers... the pumpkins obviously weren't the same band without him... Bravo Jimmy C. 👏👏

[@BeefBamBam]

The greatest drummer ever, in my opinion. I saw him do a clinic about thirteen years ago, and was lucky enough to meet him. Really nice guy.

[@Pereyda4444]

No disrespect to Dave Grohl, I love his force. But I'll take Jimmy Chamberlin all day every day.

[@07foxmulder]

Pereyda4444 Jack Irons is my favourite 90s drummer, but Chamberlin is a close second.

[@Trotskers]

People talk about Dave Grohl in GOAT drummer conversations? Almost as bad as when they mention Travis Barker lmao

[@Orieus]

jimmy all day every day 2x on sunday! No offence to Dave either lol

[@alexanderkelley2556]

Thing is, Dave Grohl knows how to serve the song, which is always more important than showing off your chops. Jimmy does that too, but coming from a jazz background i think he has more swing, gotta have that swing sun.

[@albertonino2652]

lol Dave Grohl was your first thought? Only disrespect is that you're comparing the two. Jimmy is on a different planet. It's amazing he even ended up with the Pumpkins as few other alt rock drummers (any?) of that era had his technical ability. Part of what made SP so unique and still a great band, even as tastes evolve.

[@caseyrogers573]

I’m a 38 year old drummer and Jimmy is the first person I remember hearing about struggling with addiction. Glad to see him healthy and killing it as always

[@mattharrison4238]

😲 Wow! So great to see Jimmy play! His drums were the soundtrack of my teenage years!

[@MrAdamJoel]

Wasn’t aware how great this guy is.

[@TheAlibabatree]

Listen to his first Complex album!

[@PatrickTK21]

Track down some Pumpkins concert footage from the early to mid-90s and get ready to piss your pants.

[@chadneuendorf9431]

probably one of the only drummers that when you hear him play you take yourself back to life you were living in the 90s

[@whatdanielson]

I know this comment is late. But this was the best thing I’ve seen in a long while.

[@fallinginthed33p]

The ending of Hummer has some fantastic fills. I'm not a drummer but I think Jimmy's unique among rock drummers, probably because he plays more like a jazz drummer.

[@burnikshrapnel]

Totally agree. Love that song

[@robmitchell3039]

He is a jazz drummer. He just got famous for playing in a rock band. 😀

[@ND-iz6dd]

My dad was just showing me a guitar center magazine and i seen him and his kit. Kit looks amazing. Yamaha is what i use! Drums sound great!

[@phylodude]

Dude... from a lifelong drummer... you have been a major influence. Your snare licks using the rim... in rock? One of the best ever!

[@brandonio_granger]

A true legendary stand out drummer !!

[@markgueren9633]

Sadly underrated drummer!! His sound and style is undeniable ... effortless!!! Always loved JC!!!

[@offdutyjie]

Jimmy Chamberlin and Danny Carey for the WIN!!!

[@geraldmellon740]

Wow. Brilliant player I have never heard of before. He says during the interview he doesn’t want to blow chops all over the material and that’s evident in his playing here; tasty and impeccable and effortless not showing off. Brilliant.

[@funkle271]

Check out the Pumpkins' first album Gish -- "Suffer" through "Tristessa" for particular drum standouts. Power meets nuance -- I'm not even a drummer and I can sing every drum hit on this album haha!

[@pixelpusher8986]

I’m in my 50’s and been drumming since I was 11. There have been countless drummers over the years who have made a difference in my playing and Jimmy has remained my goto for inspiration for style and complexity. Jimmy you are amazing. Thank you for your time, talent and willingness to never give up!!

[@michaelbourg8294]

Love the interview! Very intellectual dude!

[@neelshiv]

He definitely comes across as an extremely thoughtful and analytical musician in this clip. Great player.

[@Jhoekstra]

When the album Gish came out, I fell in love with The Smashing Pumpkins. But it was mainly because of the drums who made the sound that really did it for me. As a drummer, Jimmy is a big inspiration for me. But I’m not even half his level.

[@nderohan]

Ah jc he’s just so knowledgeable about his craft glad he’s still with the band!

[@robertbauer3676]

Jimmy is a true master of his craft, you can tell just listening to him talk about it. Truly articulate, understands what a drummer should do and knows how to elevate what could be a mundane song, into a complete masterpiece.

[@LudvikM]

Casually plays a few notes of "Stand Inside Your Love" and you can hear the whole freaking song in your head. That is magic, sir.

[@stevehansen4755]

He is so fluid - but also manages to grove at the same time. Plus he really controls the dynamics of all the drums and cymbals so that they breathe and work together beautifully. Nice player!

[@MUFFINHEAD1985]

He's looking so healthy. Love this man. Pumpkins are my favourite artists of all time. Changed my life.

[@magpiemaniac]

Jimmy is a true hero and inspiration. Thankful he’s willing to share his talent with us.

[@humbuckercafe]

Best snare sound from the 90?! Great drumming with the feeling.

[@geekUSA101]

Started drumming at age 12, Bonham was my idol in the early years but once I heard and studied and played along to Jimmy, I realized he was the drummer I wanted to emulate most. His chops are incredible, he has power, strength, but mixes in delicate jazzy licks, it's just the perfect style to me. I can't even pull off some of his fills 100% of the time, truly admire his talent.

[@koopakid715]

One word: Underrated

[@toobasaurus23]

Jimmy is the best! The Smashing Pumpkins got me through high-school. Saw them live on their melancholy and the infinite sadness tour. One of the best shows and nights of my life!

[@mariovillalobos276]

Jimmy is one of the greatest drummers in the entire world, such a unique sound he has.

[@dragracingpainter4462]

Jimmy...you are exceptional. Very dynamic...glad you are back with the Pumpkins..i saw the band in Nashville a few weeks ago and it was freekin awsome!!

[@bradfordgoerss3242]

absolutely makes the Pumpkins for me....couldn't really get behind the albums without him....what a backbone to have in a band!! I could listen to Jimmy Chamberlain and Danny Carey all day everyday

[@wristsinside]

So glad you're still with us Jimmy!!! One of my all-time favs and one of modern rock's best ever! would love to hear some live Pumpkin's recordings with the dark cymbals.

[@MartinRiosArellano]

Best alt rock drummer of all time... PERIOD!

[@bveracka]

I love this guy. His jazzy, lighter-touch style is excellent; it's a style I've ran with all my life too, and it works so well with the Pumpkins. Also, an awesome choice of drums, drum sizes, and cymbals. So glad to see you're still kickin' ass Jimmy! 👍

[@AllTheBestCO]

Jimmy Chamberlin IS a great drummer. Nice control. He knows his chops. Bravo!

[@Andre-li7uw]

I love how he approaches music and the drums role in presenting the songs too the audience.

[@Orieus]

One of the Greatest Rock Drummers ever.....its just that simple and true.

[@StephenNaveed]

My favorite drummer and my bias aside. I truly believe he is one of the worlds most important drummers. What he says here is so key for up and coming guys. We are lucky to still have him around. I saw this recent tour and it was incredible.

[@YamahaDrumsEurope]

Go Jimmy! ❤️🤘

[@Boabywankenobi]

Just a real force of nature. Even though I'm just a fan of the Pumpkins and a guitarist by interest.....I could listen to Jimmy talk drums all day. I love people who unburdened by talent, regardless of the pursuit. They make the complex seem simple and the unconsidered, real. Hope he never stops. One of the true greats.

[@bigpapa8152]

Beautiful kit! Jimmy is a goddamn beast!

[@gpstenholm23]

The Drummer's drummer, the guitarist's wet dream. Jimmy, Sir, you are my favourite drummer of all time. I love your beats and dig your groove.

[@dashwig]

I like his serious facial expression whenever he's playing an example, like "Got it?! THIS is how it's supposed to sound,right!"

[@otineb5]

We love you Jimmy never ever stop performing, and thank you for the wonderful inspiration that you give to us aspiring drummers, via your skilled drumming techniques.

[@johnfagerness07]

Just saw him in Sacramento. 3+ hours straight.. Excellent performance by the whole group.

[@tapesoncassette]

Saw them in Tampa! Didn't even realize it was a three hour show, I was so completely into it. Just phenomenal show with everyone in perfect form, especially JImmy. He makes the band, along with Iha obviously. The difference is staggering between the Real Deal and the Pumpkins Cover Band. Did they do the full Stairway to Heaven and Ground Control... and Landslide there?

[@Jeff-dx2cm]

The setlist was identical for all the shows i believe.

[@DruMatthias]

Mr. Chamberlain continues to remain one of the most underrated drummers of my lifetime. Mad props to his tight chops

[@BrianTylerComposer]

Killer flams. Tasty!

[@jensbeljan9854]

I allways perceived the drums as one of the best parts in the pumpkins music and now I understand. I love jazz. Good to have you Jimmy Chamberlain.

[@TheSilverGate]

I love playing the Everlasting Gaze, it's such a fun song to play

[@joelbuff3254]

His complexity where there could be simplicity, and his movement around the kit define his style, the greatest drummer within the genre

[@lastditch727]

That finish looks crazy cool

[@hacksdp3]

Absolute legend. I don't think I've ever heard him talk before. He's incredibly articulate.

[@mikewallace1270]

I love this guy’s drumming feel

[@AmericanHorse-sg9oc]

Jimmy, thank you for continuing to live with us. You are important to us.

[@salazarangelo1499]

Oh wow that snare sound is so Jimmy Chamberlin's sound. Im amazed

[@ia5662]

It's a pleasure hearing Jimmy speak well about the Pumpkins sound and his own definition of it. I think for a while he hated being pigeon-holed for being an alternative player in loud pop-style songs almost like it was beneath him, coming from his jazzy background. I think what he finally realized over the years is that his playing is fucking incredible on those loud alt-pop songs (the quiet shoegaze ones too!) and they really transcend pop without becoming it. His drum parts are often incredibly technical, but ALWAYS tasty and well-chosen for the song. Jimmy, you have already left a rich legacy with your drumming and I finally saw you guys on tour for the first time in Philadelphia after listening to you as a kid in the 90s and it was an epic experience. I hope you realize that what you did in the past was magical and you should always be proud of it, hope that one day you guys can rip a new album with the original four!

[@officialedge6163]

Jimmy needs to make a drum instruction DVD. His mind is brilliant.

[@TupDigital]

Jimmy C is a living legend...he was an influence on me when I got my first drum kit at age 13, and 23 years later he's an even bigger influence and inspiration on my drumming. Not to mention we have other things in common too. I am still on cloud 9 after seeing him and SP live on the Shiny and oh so bright tour in '18.

[@AngelQuiroz]

Most underrated and legendary drummer of our time

[@chevy4x466]

He is like the 90s version of Stewart Copeland

[@brittanyworton7628]

Saw them live this summer, came away with an even bigger respect for Jimmy. He has a way of making the drums stand out so beautifully even with the heavier guitar moments.

[@jakeenan]

Being an SP fan from the get-go and a JC fanboy, I always thought he never got the props he deserved from Drum World on through to the high-end reviewers. His sound and groove is as integral to SP as Grohl's was to Nirvana and Watt's is to the Stones, to name just two. Every time Chamberlin returns to SP its like, okay, teacher's back in class.....now shit's about to get REAL

[@clovismcpony]

I love how articulate he is in his descriptions of how he plays

[@oleksandrhorskyi8442]

His playing is good, no doubts, the snare also. But those hats give me life man

[@Tyrannosaurine]

Oleksandr Horskyi I was thinking the same thing essentially.

[@rhabdob3895]

Oleksandr Horskyi: nope. Me no likey those hats. Snare made me pee a little, it sounds so nice.

[@mattbade2001]

Do you know what those exact hats are? Thanks.

[@oleksandrhorskyi8442]

Unfortunately no, sorry

[@jt5326]

I love this guy and The Pumpkins. What an a amazing drummer! I enjoyed listening not only to his playing in this video, but to his words too.

[@777Lateralus]

One of the best drummers of all time

[@mitchellhughes5180]

It’s amazing how he blends jazz and rock drumming

[@destination-nn1zq]

Yes jimmy Chamberlain and danny carey are my 2 favourite drummers and neil peart is in the mix to.......

[@bushmaster591]

I was at the MSG show in the upper tier & I felt the drums pounding my chest & heart. Every kick drum & cymbal crash, the sound was amazing. Hummer, Tonight, Tonight was insane.

[@Jetty-me6cw]

P.S. his flams are untouchable! And sound even faster now. If that's possible. Gish "IAmOne" 4Ever🎃!

[@perrap79]

Jetty1502 i like to throw in Grohl in that discussion but I hear ya. ☺️

[@Jetty-me6cw]

infloslinger I'm in total agreement with you

[@ransom1768]

His flams sound as good and clean as Tony Williams’s. He has always had clean fast rolls

[@TheTechAndScience]

infloslinger Steve Smith, Dave Weckl and Vinnie Colaiuta have been on top of that for ages.

[@Jetty-me6cw]

Cinnamon Life Cereal seeing Vinnie play live was an experience I'll never forget. I've always been a Sting fan, more of a Police fan. I just really love the way that Vinnie utilizes his Splash cymbals it's like he's painting on a canvas but just putting a little Dash of bright blue here and a little Dash of turquoise there. I've been gigging for 20 years so I'm trying to put it in words but it's hard to.

[@adamcoe]

could listen to it all day. have been listening since 92. truly a one of a kind

[@thedudeyourmomwarnedyouabo1133]

Carey and Chamberlain are the two best in my opinion. I would love to hear which one can pull off the others catalog better; this is the only way to truly tell which is better in my opinion...in a technical sense anyway. I think jimmy would have a slight edge but again thats just me.

[@searchanddestroy1417]

Carey is overrated. JT is better.

[@dynjarren7523]

Carey? Who is he? Never heard of him! Jimmy and Dave Grohl are the two best drummers of the past thirty years hands down. No one else makes the list. These two amazing drummers and only them could replace Bonzo, if Zeppelin wanted to play live again! Yes, they are that powerful and sharp!

[@jetsaleet]

Dyn Jarren Danny Carey from Tool! He’s my favorite drummer of all time. Go listen to “Pneuma” and “Invincible” to start off with amazing drum tracks!

[@edenblack2436]

Jimmy Chamberlain is one of the BEST......maybe even the BEST drummer!! His style is so organic, there's a beauty in his drumming that is extremely rare among drummers anymore. I'm glad that he's back with the Pumpkins again.... that seat was always meant for him anyway. God Bless, Jimmy! ❤

[@dlear73]

Saw the Pumpkins headline an early Lollapalooza back in the 90's with the original line-up supporting Siamese Dream. I was completely blown away. They were simply flawless in every facet and they were LOUD! Goodness... Where'd the time go?.?...😐

[@skeeter197140]

Same. Beastie Boys and Smashing Pumpkins. (and a lot of other cool bands!) Jimmy Chamberlain blew me away...

[@Floral_Green]

“I was completely blown; it went everywhere and he even licked it all up for me!” Nice one, brah 😎

[@mad_cat_1st]

Crazy cool that you're still here, Jimmy. Love you, Man.

[@stevenmgyori3826]

Pretty cool, thanks for sharing brother!

[@crushingbelial]

my god this kit sounds fantastic. His chops are better than ever. Plays beautifully.

[@akjackson009]

You know Jimmy is the best when not one person has mentioned Neil in the comments.

[@jt1929]

His intro to I Am One still blows me away 30+ years later. Incredible drummer.👍👍

[@stromer24]

I would put jimmy against any rock drummer alive today, he would smoke them all!

[@Tyrannosaurine]

stromer24 I would put him against any rock drummer ever for that matter. I know it’s cliche’ to turn to Bonham, but he’s really the only rock drummer I can think of with the same blend of chops and groove and dare I say it, JC may...might...could maybe be better. Gasp!

[@Rhythmandosyche]

100 % agree.

[@johnmaddensghost1415]

Don't forget about Ginger Baker!

[@zprice2311]

Justin Vavala what about Peart?

[@jayprivacy1900]

He's great. But Josh Freese would tear that ass up.

[@blakegowan6623]

That kit is amazing. Glad Jimmy is doing well and rocking still. I saw Pumpkins in late 90s. Great show. I gotta see them again.