I Want a New Drug - Huey Lewis and the News - V-Drum Cover - Roland TD-20X - Drumdog69

[@TreyBDrums]

Huey (and definitely the News) guy here too. Man, this is awesome! Kit sound is really dialed in, playing is tight as can be & the visual side is excellent! Again, awesome work

[@mfournier01]

Thanks dude! I grew up on these guys and saw them live twice! Class act and always tight. Appreciate the comments

[@rhythmantic]

Very solid drumming. Your playing is so tight with no wasted notes. This was a fun song to cover for me too. Good going on the open-handed playing Mike and keep rocking!!

[@grupopuntabanda]

For the next time, the album version

[@Rosespringfield]

Solid as per usual Mike! Can't say enough about your talents! Look forward to your vids! Keep em coming. 🤘🤘

[@RedGearMusic]

I've said this before but I love your song selections! I remember seeing Huey Lewis & the News live in concert back in like 1984 -loved em then, like I do today. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.

[@mfournier01]

I loved his music growing up and saw them live at a work function in Orlando about 15 years ago. Great live and fun to jam along with! Thanks for the feedback brother👍

[@colin240359]

Such style!! Coolness in action !!

[@rirchardrubio5621]

For the most part, you played it just like the Original Drumming parts. Great job. I like it!!!

[@mfournier01]

Thanks for the comment! Happy New Year sir!

[@LonNaylor]

Awesome boss. Open hand lookin' good and that stick twirl tom hit is sick!

[@biekanez1]

Sounds great Mike and excellent drumming my friend. A big like😎👍👊✌️

[@mfournier01]

Nice to hear from you Rob! Thanks for the positive feedback✌️

[@tracygarcia5871]

Bad ass dude! Love the 80's... and Huey Lewis & the News!!! The stick tricks were cool as shit too! Keep up the good work man!

[@mfournier01]

Cheers brother! Thanks for checking it out👍😎✌️

[@robroberts1473]

That was great! You should do hip to be square 👃👍

[@lindsaybrowndrums6110]

Fantastic cover 🥁❤️👌nailed it 👍Huey Lewis Rocks😎

[@mfournier01]

Thank you sir! Great fun to play along to😎

[@angeleeruiz]

Wow, well done maestro!

[@MrChrisDrums]

Killed it dude! Nice video effects as well.

[@SteveTheDrummer]

Really well played Mike, Huey and his band have some really tasty stuff. I saw Kenny Aranoff (Mellencamps drummer at the time) in clinic in the 80s and he was talking about how simple things really make the song. I can’t think of an artist or band that better exemplifies that sentiment than Huey Lewis and the News. Take care my friend

[@mfournier01]

I agree with Kenny when it comes to many of the Rock hits of that era. Sometimes you just need a driving rhythm section with a few memorable breaks and fills to support the melody. Thanks for your feedback my friend!

[@THEATREofPAIN270]

This band was kickass. The pride of San Francisco CA. I think that's Bill Gibson on drums? You nailed this cover my good dude 🤘.

[@mfournier01]

Yes it is Bill Gibson, very underrated but solid as hell and plays perfectly for the music! Thanks for watching brother!!

[@THEATREofPAIN270]

@@mfournier01 Youre welcome man. I agree, Underated and very solid. Back in the day most were set on one genre of music. I had an appreciation for a good band or musician. This band was one I appreciated very much.

[@simon-tt5gk]

love your cover you are so good🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🔥🔥

[@mfournier01]

Thanks for the comments!

[@GrayGhostDrumCovers]

Really cool song, I remember playing that back in the 80’s in a club band. You played it magnificently! 🍻🍻🍻

[@CaboWabotv]

tight

[@DrumSpotScuoladibatteriaOld]

Very good

[@DrumCoversbyBill]

Awesome cover, lovin that huge sound and cool video production.

[@MrBrucematt1962]

Bloody awesome Mike, love your drummimg, so tight, no BS just play the song as it was written with feel and punch. Was wondering if you run the TD 20 live??. I run the PA with our 8os bad and was looking at one of these kits for our drummer. Would love to touch base with you at some stage and discuss your sounds if possible. you really have nailed it! i believe i have watched all your vids LOL. Keep up the great work.

[@mfournier01]

Thank you Bruce. I spend some time to dial in the right sound to try to match a peticular drummer’s signature sound and that is one of the great attributes of using electronic drums. I also try to incorporate percussion when possible. I have used it live and once I’m running through the sound board I usually work with the sound tech to adjust the levels in the module to his liking on the floor. You can run individual outputs but unless you are a pro touring band I find it to be a bit much on the cable management! Cheers

[@dvelilla]

Perfection has been achieved once again my friend! Seeing as you are a big Huey fan could you see your way clear to do a cover of my favorite song from these classic 80's rockers...Hip to Be Square!?

[@mfournier01]

I’ll have to practice up on it a bit but I’m sure I can pull it off brother! Thanks for checking it out 👍

[@ZaxDrumsGolfandMore]

Mike this sounds great and I like your hand independence!! Have you heard the new song from them? I have only heard it once on the radio about two weeks ago!! Again sweet cover Mike!!

[@mfournier01]

Hey Zax! Thanks for the positive feedback and No, I wasn’t aware of any new music by Huey but I’m definitely going to check it out now! Thanks for letting me know brother!

[@ZaxDrumsGolfandMore]

@@mfournier01 No problem hope you enjoy it I thought it sounded pretty good!!

[@minisurfbanana]

Open handed niiiiice!!! That’s looks impossible for me as a beginner. My left hand is like 1000x weaker!!! What set is that looks like early 2000 model?

[@mfournier01]

Yes sir I started trying this technique about 8 years ago and have gotten to the point where I can hold the beat down and switch back and forth. Leading fills are still a challenge though but practice and muscle memory are the keys! I’m playing a TD-20X that I have put together over the last 15 years. It began as a TD-10 that I upgraded the module and added more cymbals and other pads onto over time. Thanks for watching!

[@joshuajohnson2216]

Nice cover. I know how to play this song on guitar.

[@mfournier01]

Thanks man! Great guitar parts too! Love all the old Huey. Cheers!

[@joshuajohnson2216]

@@mfournier01 you're welcome. You too.