30 years ago this Aug. Jeff died. I had the rare opportunity to know Jeff and his brothers, I went to Grant High with them. I watched Jeff go from playing in the quad to the stage with Steely Dan. Those who knew him were pretty proud of him but, we knew, he was supremely talented, we giggled at Sonny and Cher but when he got the call from Becker and Fagan, he was in the big time, what a trajectory, he is beloved and has almost acquired a cult status, he was that good, it blows my mind and I can say I hung out with him and partied. Another loss recently was another school friend, Dana Latham, he engineered the first few Toto albums. Toto was really a Grant High School production, a High School band a few years after high school. RIP Jeff, Mike and Dana, my mates.
@KMKanDrum4 жыл бұрын
A friend of mine shared this video with me. Thank you for posting it. Jim Keltner is an amazing drummer, as was Jeff. I am so happy that Jim not only mentioned (my uncle) Carlos Vega, but that he painted him with such bright colors. As a drummer myself, it's been 22 years since my uncle died, and even longer since Jeff dies, but I still listen to and am influenced and inspired by their playing today.
@benvigs2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like @LelandSklar behind the camera.
@paulrevelli2 жыл бұрын
Respect. Your uncle was a total monster.
@funklover24 Жыл бұрын
I still remember that shock, when I read about Jeff's passing. I am still not over it. Such a wonderful drummer and still worth to listen to again and again. One of my strongest influences. ❤
@drumsport5 жыл бұрын
I could go on for volumes and years about Jeff, but what is even more striking is how great a rhythm section Jeff and Mike made. Their last work together on Kingdom of Desire is so tight and hip, especially Jake to the Bone. And what an unfair tragedy to their lovely parents. RIP guys, you were superb.
@79SteelyMatt Жыл бұрын
Silk Degrees is the Yacht Rock equivalent to Blonde on Blonde or Sex Pistols meaning THE most iconic albums ever made hands down
@leegenix11 жыл бұрын
He said exactly what I have said. I never met Jeff, but yet I knew him through his playing. He was exceptionally smooth, polished, and powerful. I found out about his death a year later. I just kept saying 'No No No, not Jeff" I couldn't sleep that night and dreamed I visited his tomb. Years later I found his grave online and it looked exactly as the dream I had. I wish I met him. The other night I dreamed I was in Boz Scaggs band. Yeah, I know, it was only a dream. A wishful one.
@totalcontrast6 жыл бұрын
As Jim said, Jeff touched the lives of his friends and his peers. And he also touched the lives and continues to touch the lives of countless musicians (not just drummers) and loyal fans everywhere. A truly talented and a magical human being.
@marciefree5 жыл бұрын
God bless you Jim. I feel the same way. Such a bright light he was. Yer a gem too Jim. 🥰❤️❤️🎼🎼🎼🎶
@ikkenhisatsu71703 жыл бұрын
To hear a legend like Keltner, one of the greatest, talk like that about Jeff Porcaro... well, we already knew that, right? He was a force.
@Hannibal953able9 жыл бұрын
Jeff sounded like such a cool guy to know. R.I.P Jeff Porcaro.
@rixvspinner5 жыл бұрын
Jeff is a great drummer, so is Jim Keltner. I love the story where George Harrison created a JIm Keltner fan club and put the info and address to sign up on his Living In The Material World album credits. jeff's drumming on Silk Degrees is phenom. That high hat, toms intro is one of the things you remember about the that great album. RIP Jeff Porcaro
@danielfisch3893 жыл бұрын
As we know, Harrison, Lennon and Starr worked a lot with Jim. But George didn‘t create a fan club. It was one of the many examples for George‘s Python-influenced humour, and at the same time George showed his appreciation for Keltner. To simplify things, I just copied this from wikipedia: „On the back cover, underneath the second hand-print design, text provides details of the fictitious Jim Keltner Fan Club, information on which was available by sending a "stamped undressed elephant" - for: self-addressed envelope - to a Los Angeles postal address. This detail was an affectionate thank-you to the popular drummer (Starr would repeat the gesture on his album later in the year), as well as a light-hearted dig - in its use of "wing" symbols, like those in Wings' logo - at McCartney, who had recently launched a fan club for his new band.“
@netzah34888 жыл бұрын
Massive respect' Rip Jeff. A huge influence.It was listening to those shuffles,and the attention to his 'ghost notes' and 'groove tight pocket', ( his drums were fat and tuned in, and his sound and style was his own.) You knew when it was him playing, he had 'presence'. Rip to Carlos Vega too, loved his work. Jim Keltner; Massive Respect; to all the cats, that are so many. He brought 'a one of a kind''good fruit' to the table for us to share and eat, and it was tasty. Massive Respect
@crashboombang81636 жыл бұрын
Love this! I remember reading about Jeff's love and respect for Jim K.
@EliphasDesni6 жыл бұрын
Here is everything on Mr. Keltner. jimkeltnerdiscography.blogspot
@crashboombang81636 жыл бұрын
Thank you Eliphas!
@katemaloney42967 жыл бұрын
40 years after it's release, "Silk Degrees" still can hold its own against anything out in the market today; and the key to its longevity was Jeff's drums. I dare anyone to correct me.
@mikekane63195 жыл бұрын
Yeah, have to agree with this, the drumming on that record was flawless. Incredibly well-conceived and executed, and he was probably about 20 or 21(?).
@benfrewin99263 жыл бұрын
@@mikekane6319 Agreed. '76 so he was barely 22. Incredible. He was NINETEEN when he did the whole (bar one track) of 'Katy Lied'. NINETEEN.. He was an absolute beast.
@kenfreeman53213 жыл бұрын
100% agree, Kate. Twenty-nine years after his passing, there has yet to be another Jeff Porcaro. He was one-of-a-kind.
@jackwezesa10812 жыл бұрын
Boz Scaggs in 1976 at Foxboro Stadium with the pre-Toto boys! Amazing!
@tonyfazioli85794 жыл бұрын
A drum legend talking about another drum legend. Amazing.
@TamaDrumNut11 жыл бұрын
Jeff Porcaro is of the greatest drummers to ever pick up a pair of sticks. The young people who supposedly call themselves drummers today are not even worthy of oiling his kickdrum pedal.
@wookie20f4 ай бұрын
Love you, Jim! 💙
@guadalupeeg50343 жыл бұрын
I wish I had met Jeff in person.
@edciechon674 жыл бұрын
Lee Sklar interview credit. thanks for posting!
@79SteelyMatt9 жыл бұрын
Porcaro, Keltner, Gadd ,Marotta and Gordon-my five favorite session drummers
@EliphasDesni9 жыл бұрын
Good taste.
@EliphasDesni9 жыл бұрын
+Cole Dannio Yes, i know.
@mikehunt40235 жыл бұрын
Bro what about purdie
@philliesfan19714 жыл бұрын
All played with Steely Dan. Along with Bernie Purdie.
@lylescott81574 жыл бұрын
Love it...but I gotta mention Vinnie...and Bernard
@borgullet33766 жыл бұрын
"A Mystery That I Will Only Find Out in The End"... Perfectly Stated.
@johnc378511 жыл бұрын
Jim Keltner's the best!
@hamishspencer8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video, great reminiscences.
@KarlHalliday-q6j5 ай бұрын
Awesome review of Jeff Porcaro
@krisscanlon40515 жыл бұрын
Imagine Jim Keltner a studio ringer asking a young Jeff to play a drum lick again? That is mind-blowing
@RobinDiaz10 жыл бұрын
This Is amazing!
@DavesView7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this I needed to hear
@ivanisrael44426 жыл бұрын
Keep these coming Lee.
@canturgan2 жыл бұрын
I like that he called him Jeffrey.
@davidcurtis44787 жыл бұрын
Cool! always interesting to hear the stories. DC
@MrTonedeff9 жыл бұрын
jim,s a good guy great drummer love his playing on steely dan Josie using trash can lid in the middle section before the solo! jeff always lauded credit to jim keltner and jim Gordon almost dismissing his own playing as not as good enough.he loved jim gordons shuffle .They are all great players just enjoy the music and forget the negative stuff!
@dennispotter42369 жыл бұрын
MrTonedeff I heard Keltner tell a story about his first years as a session player. Basically, he said he and every other dummer in town would have to nailed down their tracks in no time, otherwise the gig would go to Gordon. there's very little of hi on you tube, only an appearance with Derek and The Dominos on the Johnny Cash show in the 70's. You can tell even by that how good the guy was.
@kantarelljulletjolahopp56078 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I've seen that performance. That was great. Gordon is one of my favorite drummers, his whole playing on the Layla-album is unbeatable. Just a terrific musician. No wonder he was one of the most sough after session players in his days.
@ItsBriiiiii7 жыл бұрын
jim gordon was the best rock/pop/ drummer ever relative to era
@donlewis38546 жыл бұрын
Well said !
@ThisTheBreaks3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful story.
@MikeBerbano8 жыл бұрын
Today Aug 5, 2016 marks 24 years that the music industry lost one of the most humble humanitarian musical genius's. He was NOT a drug addict - as the media lied about. Please remember Jeff, his music, his message, his humanity and the Truth. RIP Jeff. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYmXiamrf6-NkNU
@EnlightenedRogue11 жыл бұрын
Keltner was discussed as a possible drummer for Clapton but Gordon lobbied hard and the rhythm section Clapton scooped up from Delaney Bramlett was a package deal. The Dominoes would become Harrison's house band for the making of "All Things Must Pass."
@tmaddrummer10 жыл бұрын
Great interview, great comments! Thanks for sharing his insight. Anybody know why Jim always wears shades? Is it medical or CDI?
@dougzander49599 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Eliphas😎
@angru5oklok3 жыл бұрын
Very cool guy!
@danielfisch3893 жыл бұрын
Funny, just watched Jeff in a video from the Musicians Institute vault where he said Keltner and Jim Gordon had been his main influences. RIP Jeff.
@EliphasDesni11 жыл бұрын
Yes, He Is!
@HermesTrismegistes3693 жыл бұрын
❤
@EliphasDesni11 жыл бұрын
Yes, he was.
@dougzander49599 жыл бұрын
Who s interviewing Jim Keltner here?
@EliphasDesni9 жыл бұрын
Leland Sklar
@chrisgraham70537 жыл бұрын
I thought it was Lee - such a great guy!!!!
@BrassAttack111 жыл бұрын
@ Chris Pipes: perhaps it is Jim Gordon
@meep25764 жыл бұрын
I wish he would talk about the mad dogs and Englishman tour and Jim Gordon and Leon Russell and was Jim Gordon falling apart at that time
@suelassman7799 Жыл бұрын
Lee sklar interviewing?
@EliphasDesni Жыл бұрын
Yes.
@russpilgrim77747 жыл бұрын
Don't know much about Jeff Porcaro, but he sounds like a great guy and superb drummer. I'm disappointed that Jim Hodder, original drummer with Steely Dan, is not included in the conversation.
@kai3265 жыл бұрын
The video is called Jim Keltner talks about Jeff Porcaro it delivers what it promises
@TamaDrumNut11 жыл бұрын
This is Jim KELTNER speaking not Jim Gordon, Gordon, though also a drummer but never in Keltner or Porcaro's league, is still in prison for killing his mother and is unlikely to ever be granted parole. He is as fucked up as a TENNIS BAT in the head.
@ItsBriiiiii6 жыл бұрын
What? Jim Gordon was the best drummer in LA, he took Hal Blaines spot as #1
@wmdoux21086 жыл бұрын
Porcaro disagreed. He called Jim Gordon the best drummer he ever knew. You can call him fucked up if you like, but he was severely mentally ill. I’m sure the drugs didn’t help, but then we’re talking chicken or egg.
@marshallposey20635 жыл бұрын
Richard Hammond Gordon is recognized as good. Nuts yes, but was very talented.
@EliphasDesni2 жыл бұрын
Ask Mr. Keltner about 2 Jim's. Incredible stories for sure.