Jerome Flood II - Guitar Center's 20th annual Drum-Off Champion (2008)

[@phivemusic1]

One of the cleanest Solo's of all the winners of this competition

[@jkcyrus]

IDK if that guy was patting Jerome on the back to tell him he had one more minute left, or he was letting him know he'd already won.

[@aaronnoel9139]

hahaha 🤣🤣🤣

[@julianmartinez2130]

I've seen this solo a good, 60 times... & am now just realizing that he nailed his outro playing the kick with his left foot. wow

[@DarienRosa]

HOLY CRAP!! You're right!!!!

[@joevonsmith]

Learning double bass. Seems like it’s necessary. Especially when taking your skill to the next level.

[@imalitdrummerlovesvideogames]

Same

[@brian3445]

11 years later and its still killin any other drum off solos

[@Official2ndChance]

Some of the best stick work and single-bass work I've seen. This guy's insane.

[@MorDrums]

Still one of my favorite drum off performances of all time

[@KarlJames666]

that kick drum sound is amazing.

[@rizaef.4442]

I wonder what he did to it to make it sound so

[@imalitdrummerlovesvideogames]

Yup

[@TheSuperdrdom]

I am going through the years from 2011 down, and they keep getting better and better!

[@JasonUGA311]

Still one of the best drum solos I've ever seen. But then again I'm a guitarist. But I know great talent when I see it

[@vaughanxaviermusic]

that fill he does at 1:58 finishes on the one! amazing counting but hard to hear musically unless you're counting outloud

[@croakingfrog3173]

Good observation

[@ahmadabuhamad7900]

I also like how he plays the next part as it's missed up on purpose

[@ronglenn919]

i love it when they make the small ones sound like they're huge. im feelin the shirt too. Give it up for the King

[@rexross6808]

jesus is dead and a myth you fuck. fuck god.

[@Jetty-me6cw]

Rex Ross what's with you people. Like. I said Christ will forgive you, as for me give me 5 minutes alone with you. After that you just might see things in a whole new light.

[@pamelayoung5938]

Rex Ross jesus is not a myth

[@jocelyncardenas4407]

what a bitch you are

[@d-watshoustonsfinest7363]

@@rexross6808 No Fuck you, lame ass bitch!!!

[@nickymcguire5065]

Awesome t-shirt love it!! Great drummer to lol

[@PattySlammin]

the real question is do yo all notice he switches from right foot to left foot on his bass pedal at the end. Dude is a monster beast

[@barney90]

That guy is sick! He's giving us some extraordinary stuff out there...that is simply pretty damn good Jerome

[@king_hamlet]

Thank you for answering. Your answer shows how much faith you have. I wish you well.

[@petitlouis5010]

I think I've just watched a dozen drum videos... This one is interesting, finally a good use of dynamics !

[@XUZY831116]

I still have this video in my old laptop.Can not believe it's been 10 yrs.

[@kwdrum]

Now THAT's a drum solo. Still the reigning champ from what I've seen in recent years

[@samquickdry]

people say others shouldve won, but its good that he won, he had the most creativity with a good balance of grooving and showing off his chops. plus he was hella clean with all his rolls and fills and was the only one using a 4 pc kit. gotta give props for that.

[@Rojasdrums]

Jerome definitely has my favorite technique of all the guitar center contestants. It's so cool to just watch.

[@j.christiann5650]

Still one of the best (CLEANEST) drum solos of the guitar center drum-off ever hands down.

[@Jocelyn_Harris0156]

awesome drumming of course, but im in love with his shirt

[@moto1049]

Ive learned more chops from this performance than any other winner.

[@stu3775]

Incredible talent.

[@charlesbelin3474]

I think he deserved the win. He wasn't the best competitor technically, but his solo was beyond clean no mistakes at all. I think a big thing that separated him was the opening and the ending. The beginning was a very creative idea open with 20th century fox like a movie almost. And it ended bad ass as well grabbing the hi hat and walking away. He just executed his solo the best and showed the most confidence. I think he deserved it that's just me tho.

[@TEastB]

Nahh bro hes the best drummer out of all them. He will chop any drummer up you put infront of him there lol

[@DonDon-eo5nv]

@B ez Meh... not even close to Tony Taylor jr.

[@jocelyncardenas4407]

you dont know music only opinions...... the guy got talent, dont look at his skin look at his skills.

[@ericmickens6287]

I think he was great and I really like his shirt I have to commend him on that because I wear jesus clothing too. I think jesus can cause us to do the impossible. But in musical talent I would say I think tony Taylor jr is better. But I would have to see both of them have a drum battle and see that way. Straight up right now though tony Taylor jr is better

[@Continuum1]

The drums sounds great in this vid,it's not only just the engineer whom mixed the drums on the recent drum off's but comes down to the tone you get from the other kits they used plus the drummer showcasing their skills

[@Medusanlord]

Just beautiful! Thats for me exactly what drumming is about and why it makes this much fun!

[@b.p.879]

Wow, he's really great!! Love all the intricacies.

[@JeremySmith-sx9oe]

jerome the master of drums

[@drummermomcjs]

Awesome solo Jerome! I love the intricate work on the hats. Great polyrhythmic stuff too. Lots of great facets of this solo. Well done.

[@BeerRains]

Jerome Flood was so good that a guy gave him a pat on the back 4 min into the set

[@billl7679]

Actually it was the one minute warning

[@cundionfire]

it was a joke

[@Jetty-me6cw]

Papapoo Do I know christ will forgive your ignorance. As for me your an ASS!

[@papapoodo6685]

YOU'RE an illiterate tool.

[@Jetty-me6cw]

Papapoo Do did I miss spell ignorance? How long you been playing the skins? Just. curious.

[@ezza1236]

The drums are tuned to perfection

[@SpectateMe]

13yrs listening to this, and im just realizing the fill at 1:00 is The Incredibles soundtrack

[@myoldpianocapcom3294]

what you owe god for being born with this kind of talent is to work hard enough to bring it out (barring disability) - god is the sculptor only in that he guides your hand as you cut away the marble - have the faith to press on as your muscles fatigue, marble chips sting you, sweat rolls into your eyes - when there is no more to cut away, never apologize for your ability, but never take credit for it - put faith above all, even if you don't believe in a deity - and be humble!

[@knightoyin6500]

The Jesus kid wins. Much respect Bro!!!

[@m.a.nathaniel7660]

This Solo is my favourite. Super clean, super exciting and top executed!

[@rknisple]

NO OCTOPAD THANK GOD

[@blackkselffinc]

I second that….lol

[@mattyesalonis7119]

Ryan Knispel the only one with the octopad i enjoyed was the 2011 winner other than that i totally agree

[@sicnic.]

+Matt Yesalonis AGREED!!!! JP Bouvet was the 2011 winner

[@leoisftddfcstewart2283]

Nick Prior . glkd

[@jocelyncardenas4407]

stop hatin, he plays good

[@myoldpianocapcom3294]

if you are blessed (or cursed) with the ability to judge talent, you hear in the 1st 2 seconds of this performance this guy is a cut above other champions of this competition

[@nicklaterza5595]

Great speed ,Rythm, and syncopation👌

[@borndriver]

When I watch ALL of these PHENOMENAL drummers...with their mindboggling physical coordination & stamina, I realize that I am NOT a REAL drummer! JEROME FLOOD!!! Yeah, Baby!!!

[@babarislander1]

i totally agree that he won the drum-off that year..awesome

[@goblinondrums]

heck ya! come on, this guy is the best ive seen thus far from watching the recent drum offs

[@CRodsnare]

Hands down my favorite GC Drum Off solo, so original!

[@v.stanleisenring8882]

Watch the 24th year winner!!

[@x4030_tay]

STILL my all-time favorite winner to this day

[@Reuben_LeRoy]

God gives the natural gift, you work hard to hone it and honour God throughout it, God blesses you with opportunity? questions?

[@narratorsays]

First 0.25 Sec are "20th century Fox" Theme song.

[@vedantaurangabadkar147]

What a sound and what a tuning😍😍

[@jarrahdrum]

I love listening to Mr Flood

[@Mars-]

Holy shhh.. This one has the cleanest chops of all the ones ive seen. CHOP CHOP CHOPCITY🌟🌟🌟🌟 Monster . Great solo and keeps it interesting start to finish with different colors and tricks.

[@BBT609]

without a doubt THE BEST solo I have seen. Jerome is STUPID man...geeeeeez. 5 stars.

[@bretjohnston9519]

Loved his Buddy Rich technique with the HH and Cymbals!

[@Kotorious14]

Every time I click on a drum video, I see your name. Every. Single. Time. Anyway, you're right about the solo. I agree completely. Well...see ya later on some other drum video!

[@ronglenn919]

new official drummer. seriously

[@maudlinofthehead]

yes, the power of an man in the sky makes drummer's hand control, creativity, and overall skill better. your logic is astounding

[@ElNinjaaa]

DUDE! THAT WAS AWWWSSSOME

[@shagunpsuresh639]

Love the t shirt bruh well i dont need to say much about the drumming tho... ❤️

[@CraigStephens777]

Wow love this Guy! Shout out to the King too.🙏😇🙏😇🙏❤

[@pacificdrumma]

The groove at 4:05 is "Feelin This" by Blink-182. I have watched this solo 100 times and never picked up on it till now

[@jayrei3400]

He's the best I've seen

[@jw-ep8pu]

The sound is Crazy🔥🔥😲😲🔥

[@vasekbecvar5103]

OMG!!!! That sound Is amazing :3

[@ezequielvargas1759]

One of the best movies I’ve seen

[@jefflyon2020]

whats just as amazing as this guys skills and technique behind a kit...is his nod to buddy rich and the west side story drum solo with integration of buddys tricks into his own,fucking incredible drummer!

[@ANTHONX-EXE]

I think Jerome was the best drummer out of all of the others who won after him. Jerome had a lot of skills and showed them. Not many of the others did the same.

[@rukiyebasaran8883]

wow! this is my favorite

[@PoppaRellReal]

awsome drumming!!!

[@Ifyouonlyknewtruth]

What’s not to like.great job !

[@jcmjlj]

i have that shirt! :) im glad someone else wears it and rocks it. ive had it for 6 years now!

[@TheophilusEmmanuel]

Give it up for THE King of Kings!!!!!

[@mikeberko509]

I love that dude who gave him the one minute tap. LOL "........... and tap."

[@yesinyc]

I don't know what the fuss is about...but i actually LOVE his shirt cause i believe the same thing; i know we all have differences...but the REAL POINT is his drumming. Which he did pretty badass in! So props to you!

[@joseassuncao7213]

Loving his groove!

[@LoremasterBob]

20th century fox?

[@daggynight4438]

Trevor Davis finally, someone who noticed!

[@elijahnava9327]

I noticed that too XD

[@marquishalsell]

WOW!!! THIS IS AWESOME

[@mikesstudents]

Its a ddrum snare 13 x7. Go to his youtube official channel. He mentions he used it here.

[@XxStrongDrums1996xX]

I don't know why you are getting mad. I never said he was a bad drummer. He's one of my favorite winners of the GC drum-off.

[@francoisrabelais185]

4:05 He is "Feeling This", great drum solo 🙂

[@supa_hot_ice5449]

Dang I didn’t hear that at first 😂

[@jaymuise5318]

Been playing 55 yrs... I quit.. holy freakin shit.. this dood is out in space.. Wooh

[@tonymatulonis2136]

Great chops!!

[@Rojasdrums]

Guys I just now noticed after watching this video since it first came out that around 4:45 he switches from his lead foot on the bass pedal to his left foot.

[@DarLord324]

This is so awesome, he's aunt is my biology teacher!!!

[@damusicenjoyer2]

Nice job. Can see why you are the champ. Cool t-shirt too!

[@neige444]

Super precise. I love it.

[@teamestaves1333]

Love the shirt👍

[@GuitarKylePlays]

At 57 Seconds I start to love this guy

[@jamesarnold4385]

LOVED IT!!!!!

[@shajankumar3888]

James Arnold 1देबजग

[@eyybc]

People gawking at the fills are missing the most impressive part which takes place between 3:00-3:24

[@RodZilla11]

What is the CRITERIA for the DRUM OFF to be considered a WINNER? And who's JUDGING these performances?

[@BigFatCock0]

JP Bouvet did a video on his performance and he talked about the criteria a little bit.

[@matthewbiondic4465]

Tool's drummer Danny Carey was one of the judges.

[@jubankta1627]

Great job sir !!!!

[@drumsticknow]

I had the privaledge of being a Judge at last years competition and I can tell u that just playing a groove will not get u anywhere, U R judge on technicality, originality, versatility and showmanship. Like any competition you need to show as much variety and versatility as possible.

[@IMONGODHEAVY]

ABSOLUTELY BRO...I DIG ALL OF THAT!! GOD BLESS U BRO. 1 Mark 11:23-24

[@mattgazzano]

I wonder where he got that shirt with his name on it

[@roywilliamyo]

the fill at 4:13 is definitely my next transcription task haha that is SWEET!

[@xperiafan8430]

respect to all the winners.... but this is my favorite. Not only is he good. but with some decent headphones or earbuds... this is an amazing kit lol. Does anyone know the exact series this set is?

[@rhysdbeast5]

WOW I LOVE THIS DUDE`S dRUMMING

[@roybeckerman9253]

Great to see a modern drummer using a 4 piece kit only. Rare these days.

[@TonyTony-gs5kg]

You are the best in the word

[@edwardbudisatrio4082]

Amazing!!

[@calvind77able]

This guy would win by a mile.

[@danielsnelen]

Awesome. Love the shirt.