Jimmy Chamberlin - (Smashing Pumpkins) - Geek U.S.A. - Drum Clinic - San Francisco 03/17/24

[@paulfitz6614]

This guy and Danny Carey are two drummers who really demonstrate why learning jazz/fusion helps you take rock playing to the next level. Sophisticated, interesting playing that adds a lot to the music.

[@bobsondugnutt7526]

Definitely. Matt Cameron and Sean Kinney are up there too. My favorite drummers have that level of control over time in a rock setting. Really takes it up.

[@deathstar7766]

Gar Samuelson too

[@myoneandonlylink]

@@bobsondugnutt7526both started with fusion and jazz!

[@DesignRhythm]

When you can tell what song it is by just the drums, you know u got something. What strikes about Jimmy's technique is how loosely he holds his sticks. All rebound + effortless/efficient.

[@DesignRhythm]

@@bobsondugnutt7526 I think Matt Cameron shines in making odd time signatures feel normal + really fit the song. You don't even notice, kind of like Rush. I caught one of Sean Kinney's sticks on their 1st reunion tour after Layne died. That stick looks like a beaver was gnawing on it all day. The dude hits really fcking hard.

[@alecj3454]

Jimmy Chamberlin is one of the best rock drummers of all time. That song alone is Hall of Fame material. Its a nonstop flurry of speed, technique, & feel. The Pumpkins are not genre definers, without Jimmy. I so enjoy watching him play.

[@joesmith9216]

every single drum hit on siamese is pure gold, that album is something special, did corgan sell his soul to make it? you bet! and who cares!?

[@gerrykay1482]

💯 Criminally Underrated!!!

[@ambroulard]

He’s an over rated gas bag,,, Go watch Rene Creemers, Billy Kilson, Lee Pearson- and about 600 other great drummers and then come back and RAVE about Jimmy.

[@Moochband]

my personal favorite anyways

[@nelsneesman8712]

Try to stay cool. He is good but its a long way to the top.

[@RMTX22]

You hear how good he is, but until you see it, you don't really realize how silky smooth he is...

[@richardrichard5680]

Atomic clocks are set to Jimmys left foot.

[@RedGearMusic]

Yes this. His left foot has amazing control without missing a beat!

[@InRodWeTrust2112]

I can't keep time on my left😱that well

[@bringbkth90s]

Jimmy Chamberlin facts. Yeah I could get behind that. 👍🏿

[@justinlambert4937]

The watch on my left wrist doesn’t keep time like his left foot does 😊

[@baldsdeep]

Maybe a little of that left hand too?

[@robertmciver817]

Jimmy is the man. I always felt like he made the Pumpkins sound.

[@coleberggren1346]

Billy always called him their secret weapon.... I was like, "It's no secret!!!!" lol

[@brianphilippoi349]

You could say that. From both Billy's and Jimmy's accounts, SP didn't sound the same before and after JC joined.

[@robertmciver817]

@@brianphilippoi349yeah. Billy’s song writing and Jimmy’s percussion - legendary.

[@Fauss]

Butch did that..

[@jasontedesco3154]

@@FaussButch didn’t want the hi-hat/ride combo and they didn’t anyway. Bitch did a lot for the pumpkins, but definitely not that.

[@deadstar44]

The song that you want to air drum so bad then you realize you're in a world of pain because it's ghost notes, accents, hi-hat and right foot constant work-out. Killer fills all the way through and it doesn't let you get away.

[@saintjabroni]

😂😂😂

[@MrProy33]

Even just that tiny little mini-roll on the snare with crescendo. Jeez. Every moment feels scripted and purposeful.

[@PiercombProductions]

💯💯💯

[@mat11trick]

Well put! Agree 100%.

[@Big_C_4205]

Just muscle memory lmao. I remember being really frustrated with this song when trying to learn it because of all the intricacies, and I still haven’t mastered it as well as JC, but I can play through the bulk of it.

[@darklordlc]

This is one of the finest drum tracks of all time. He’s so good.

[@cajunkms1]

I used to fall asleep with my Sony Discman playing Siamese Dream every night for like a month or two when I got that CD in middle school. His drumming was very different for that era. The way he uses his snare always reminded me of a drummer in a military battle but sped up.

[@joesmith9216]

damn, nice on the falling asleep to siamese!!!! YOU LIKE TYPE O NEGATIVE TOO???

[@cajunkms1]

@@joesmith9216 Yeah, saw them once live with Chaimaira, Hatebreed and a couple other bands for the Jagermeister/Roadrunner records tour in the early 2000s

[@robertsylvester3542]

@@joesmith9216typo is badass, and as far as Siamese Dream that’s my favorite album from the Smashing Pumpkins definitely

[@joesmith9216]

@@cajunkms1 nice, I remember that tour, never went to it though.

[@joesmith9216]

@@robertsylvester3542Yeah Siamese is mine too, that album is just a timeless work of art, I think Corgan sold his soul to make it, haha, gish was good but not as amazing as SD, the improvement they made was unreal. JC was pushing 30 when he made it too, adult made, haha.

[@thesean3194]

Solid. Jimmy brought the Pumps to another level in the early years, when more complex drumming was kinda rare in alternative music.

[@christianvolpe]

That’s an excellent point.

[@Spookje09]

Oh man, he was a feral beast dripping w chops, pushing and pulling the tempo on Gish. Fucking fiery and awesome!

[@ronnieo.6647]

@@Spookje09💯true

[@custum18]

Chamberlain and Cameron were the two 90s alt/grunge drummers that that had the most unique style to me.

[@jimbodavis1944]

💯

[@peterking3196]

The fact that they play this something like 1.5 to 2 x speed live and he can hit everything and keep the groove and feel of the song always amazes me. You've got to love Jimmy

[@incubrian]

lmao no one ever plays it 1.5 or 2x speed. it might be a few BPM more (or less)

[@markritchie7059]

@@incubrian Watch the drummer-view single camera shot of their show in Megaland in '94

[@incubrian]

​@@markritchie7059 so that live one is at 150 BPM and this clinic he's at 130. so live he's doing the usual adrenaline rush of about 15%. but hardly twice the speed haha. btw that live video is amazing, never seen that before.

[@brokenhalo22]

His snare drum work and fills are what really set him apart for me. So in control of his dynamics, with accents absolutely everywhere. Just really musical and creative drumming that sets a steady bar for his bandmates, while constantly adding color to the song.

[@mankillsquare]

Jimmy’s snare fills always take me back to being 17 listening to this album all the time.

[@davidy333]

the best single stroke rolls in modern rock music.

[@backfru]

My favourite drum track of all time The reason I picked up the sticks

[@MrProy33]

I don't think I'll ever be able to run my left foot in rhythm. I see these top guys in action and it's just so humbling. Chamberlain is at boss level.

[@turbo8481]

Crazy when you can hear exactly what song it is just by his unique style. Everything's always moving but never overdone!💯

[@curvefeeler]

What a dude!! Always had it and ALWAYS will. Fan for life.

[@scottdavisdrummer]

I was there! Super rad time seeing Jimmy play this stuff in such an intimate space. Phenomenal.

[@camerdriver]

Where was this in San Francisco?

[@richsimpson450]

I was there too! I won the Istanbul ride and had Jimmy sign it. He was such a nice dude and on top of his drumming was such an interesting and philosophical speaker. @camerdriver It was at Dubs Drum Basement in Dublin. It’s a small but awesome drum shop near where 580 and 680 come together. A ways from SF proper.

[@scottdavisdrummer]

@@camerdriver Dubs Drum Basement in Dublin. East Bay.

31 years later. So powerful

[@Neiljitsu]

I feel old now😢

[@drumcrazyozzy7410]

one of my all time favourite drummers... just love his flow...

[@JROD5150]

Most underrated drummer of all time.

[@jamesm.3967]

Yeah.. all time. 😂😂. Do you know who Joe Jones is? Art Blakey…I could go on. This guy is a professional drummer okay…but is nothing special.

[@BrianSwitzer-drummer]

First, this is epic. Seriously one of the greatest. Thank you for filming and sharing. Secondly, I never realized that he plays that snare fill at 1:51 as a paradiddle. Love it.

[@allanroney]

Such a cool way to play the fill - you can definitely see he was doing it back in ‘93 too; kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGSUZqyBfMqgfqssi=HxHAnMLMIxZYtwxp

[@zivhoresh8663]

Amazing musician , One of my all times favorite drummers who influenced my drumming dearly

[@Vor_Tex_Sun]

He has so much style and feel in his playing. Also, smooth technical chops

[@DavidBrackett385]

He does it like it’s nothing. Crazy how effortless he makes it seem but any drummer knows it’s hard as hell to play

[@Cotopaxi92]

I used to sweat my ass off playing this guy's stuff. And here he is doing it with his eyes closed.

[@barrettKiwi]

I'll be honest, I never really paid a whole lot of attention to the drums for a lot of the Smashing Pumpkins songs but after seeing Jimmy play on Rick Beatos channel a couple weeks ago I am just blown away by how incredible his playing is. There are so many details that almost get lost in the recordings but they're there, subtly adding depth to the music. Amazing player.

[@MaxPower-k7d]

Don't need double bass to sound incredible.

[@eh3253]

Even with all the fuzz of the guitars. You can always hear jimmy running the hats. He’s really underrated.

[@ryanlynch290]

I saw them on their farewell tour before the first breakup, in 2000. Jimmy was on FIRE

[@theastrocosmonaut]

Finally a video where his sophisticated and flawless bass drum work is visible! Thanks for sharing! Jimmy was and will always be the most amzing drummer of all time!

[@MaddelynKayKay]

My absolute favorite song from the band. I can't get enough of Jimmy's masterful drumming. I'm not an expert on music theory. I only know what makes me happy. This makes me happy.

[@yoelrey]

Will be playing airdrums with Jimmy for life!!!

[@lisao6928]

Amazing!!! I never even realized what a masterpiece of drum work this is, but this is one of my fav albums of all time!

[@ardyjeen6144]

‘Gish’ was one of those albums, and Chamberlain was an enormous influence. The real deal. Pray up.

[@apod_det]

I think that Siamese Dream & Pisces Iscariot are great examples of one of the best works of drumming ever. Jimmy is in my top list.

[@VuotoPneumaNN]

This one is from Siamese Dream tho

[@christianvolpe]

A legend who seems to get even better with age. An absolute beast.

[@OakLawnSpeedShop]

Probably the most underrated modern drummer.

[@morbidmanmusic]

...unlikely

[@OakLawnSpeedShop]

@@morbidmanmusic said a has been that never was I am sure……Haters are going to hate. How is that job at Guitar Center doing for you????

[@Labyrinth1010]

Dude. Jimmy has been highly rated literally his entire career.

[@rasm0225]

I would like to hear his name as often as I hear Peart, Bonham and Copeland. Then I would think he is properly rated.

[@BidensTaint]

Agreed

[@ibookboyuk]

Quite literally doing the job of two drummers. I’ve always loved the band and I love his playing so much. 😊

[@vitoq3757]

I've heard this song hundreds of times over the past thirty years and know every note by heart and still this was stunning. You don't realize that this song wouldn't have the power it does without this nearly perfect drum part.

[@richlather419]

That effortless groove. Thanks for sharing

[@christophernixonart]

Thanks for posting this. I've been working on this song and it's nice to see footage of him playing all the way through without the camera changing.

[@VMBFV]

I used to think the drummer in this song was working his ass off to play all those grooves and fills, and here I see Chamberlin doing it almost effortlessly. Damn it, what a guy.

[@jeepers4202]

the fact that the song speeds up at the end gives it such energy and momentum. Truly a testament to the benefits of recording a great drummer without a click

[@jcdrum1342]

I can only dream of nailing one of those fills…… Definitely one of the greats!!❤

[@ronsdrums]

My absolute favorite track he's ever done. Love playing along to this song.

[@Slappedkat]

He will always be a favorite, he executes perfectly every time. I love watching that youtube clip of him years ago live with the camera directly looking down over the kit, always entertaining.

[@2000jago]

Album perfect. Every single time. Jimmy and Billy are a musician match made in heaven. Thank you BOTH!

[@nattyh9118]

He's so sick!!!! I adore the pumpkins and their music is so complicated when you listen. So amazing

[@georgehallam7996]

Arguably the best drummer of his era, his tracks are incredible and my favourite drummer period. Always has and always will be a massive influence for me

[@grizzlywhisker]

Old school Smashing Pumpkins with Jimmy was the best.

[@JohnnygSawyer]

I 💜 watching Jimmy play!

[@coleberggren1346]

Such a hard song to play... Thanks for getting this!!!

[@ericdravenX00X]

Jimmy is looking good here.. I remember when i got the Pumpkins Melancholy 2 Tape Cassette and i was blown away as a 12 or 13 teen.. Great drummer and musician!

[@Footballclips99999]

THAT WAS AWESOME

[@johnbarrington2526]

Those Tom’s sound amazing

[@dan.e-559]

AWESOME!! We need more videos from this clinic. thank you.

[@hollowify_tensa_zangetsu]

You know I learn full albums usually everything bass,drums,guitar. Smashing pumpkins was guitar and drums. I cant fathom how many time I just watched Jimmy live for hours then play along no matter if right or wrong. I love this man,he is my favorite and changed my drum mind

[@fleezy2008]

Guitar player here. These parts and fills are etched in my brain. Always struck me as curious his dedication to the ride cymbal. Like the heavy stuff seems to call for wide open hats or beating the crash, yet he’s got the restraint to keep to the ride. I guess that lends to his style & distinctive sound. Thx for posting!

[@LikeWhatever]

That's a big part of his style, the restraint. Like he's playing to heavy parts and he has a lot going on during some sections, but he's always calm and giving the right amount of energy for the song, and always with taste and groove.

[@bricktopperheadon5490]

Great catch. One of the reasons I love JC, he doesn’t do what everyone else does.

[@bighouse1695]

Great video Cody! Thanks for sharing it

[@clascaulfieldjr3653]

His playing is so musical. The rim shots are perfectly placed.

[@Toothlessfatguyplaysguitar]

Nothing beats watching a master play a masterpiece

[@skeeter197140]

Always been one of my favorites.

[@ikerzuazaga6218]

Beautiful groove 👌

[@astrolopitekos]

Got lucky enough to see Jimmy Chamberlin Complex in the first row of a festival. It was really REALLY good. Thanks for the video!

[@ImaginaryAsh]

Iconic drumming from this album

[@doh4828]

Jimmy is the grooviest drummer in rock, period.

[@dereksupernaut]

one of the greatest songs in rock history... Pumpkin's #1 jam by far, Chamberlain's drumming is edge of your seat excitement from the first beat... fax!!!

[@Mytro8533]

Thank you Jimmy for the blown car stereo speakers 😊

[@djamel3010]

Gros respect Monsieur Chamberlain!

[@jeffisdrums]

Plays it like he’s recording for this first time, such a beast in such beautiful technique

[@Cinéglouton]

Many thanks for sharing this ❤

[@BassManBobBassCovers]

My favorite SP drummer 100% the songs flow so much better when he's on the kit!

[@bassplate]

Great to get a closer look at this song's performance. Would be nice someday to see some real close-ups/slow-downs of his "bucket of fish" fills that he does with the 14" rack tom.

[@ajwright7936]

Love that you came out to Dubs.

[@edhombre]

This is why he one of my favorite drummers

[@bbdrms7283]

He is so underrated.

[@thewhiteelephant]

No he’s not. Anyone who knows anything about music knows he is an absolute legend.

[@joemuscarella2986]

He'll go down as one of the top alt rock/grunge drummers of all time. Not underrated at all

[@miguelgonzal]

He’s one of the most celebrated drummers of his generation, if not the most.

[@paolobianchi8513]

Underrated un cazzo.

[@bricktopperheadon5490]

@@paolobianchi8513🤡

[@Dicastdemon]

So freaking awesome. Thx 4 sharing.

[@kalewhales]

this greatly satisfied me on so many levels

[@astevens6539]

Love Jimmy C. Impressive performance. Thank you for posting this. Those cymbals sound like dookie. Hi-hats especially.

[@crk140]

Was very fortunate to see the pumpkin live about 25 years ago, something I’ll never forget

[@Jtdubbzz]

As I find myself practicing more and more of Siamese Dream I came up to this song, and this video is gold. Really helped shed a light on the idea behind the chorus… just riff of the lead! I can dig it. I’ve also noticed how much the HH and ride converse throughout this album

[@erikhesler1698]

That left hand...sublime.

[@rkwjunior2298]

Hes the modern-day Peart. Smooth, relaxed, and no expression...lol And plays it just like the album. Perfect.

[@Andrew-oz8ud]

Before I started drumming I never really new why smashing pumpkins were my favorite band ever. Period. I now know a big part is the drumming and the bass pedal work.

[@jg1503]

Jimmy's a legend. I grew up listening to SP and his awesome drumming.

[@daltonsband]

so good to see him clean and sober! One of my heros for sure

[@applelandry4233]

he and Matt Cameron are uniquely able to make such challenging pieces to play feel so natural and makes it look so easy.

[@OakLawnSpeedShop]

Matt Cameron couldn’t carry Jimmy Chamberlin’s jock strap.

[@rbnh9827]

@@OakLawnSpeedShopYou kid. Go and listen to Face Pollution and come back.

[@OakLawnSpeedShop]

@@rbnh9827 meh. It almost has a swing. But again vanilla.

[@murk4552]

​@@OakLawnSpeedShoplmao Cameron is literal on Chamberlain's level and even has more endurance than him on maintaining any beat for a whole song duration.

[@InRodWeTrust2112]

Mannn this song is much fun to play, and Jimmy is a killer👌

[@flangmasterj]

Absolutely brilliant! Memories of lying in bed with my Siamese Dream cassette in my Walkman on loop.

[@ReeseChown]

A master at work, watch and learn!

[@finbah5706]

great drumming. my fav SP song of all time. great live song too!

[@verticalhorizonsclimbinggy2758]

His solo album in the esrly 2000’s was amazing . He’s a beast and one of my biggest influences and inspirations. Saw them two years ago . He did a nice little solo . Wish Darcy would have been with them . I remember the world premiere of Smashing Pumpkins on 120 minutes on MTV back in 87 ( I think k that was the year)

[@lafemmedevastation]

you can blame Billy's incessant, untreated narcissism for Darcy not being there🤷‍♀

[@etgregoire]

I think it was 1991 😀

[@bricktopperheadon5490]

That album is excellent! 👍🏼

[@TUBEDOUT07]

beautiful masterful performance

[@replicand]

I have always liked his work on the records, but to actually *see* it in action makes me more in awe of power and technique.

[@ray44f]

Absolutely amazing👏🏻 Anyone see the footage of SM live, playing this at song twice the speed🫣, best drummer there is.

[@Gentile108]

One of the most rudimentary solid drummers ever. I feel he is underrated but Jimmy would probably tell you he doesn’t care because he plays with one of the best bands. When I first heard Gish I knew how awesome he was

[@piemanmusic]

Criminally underrated drummer.

[@samsmith1999]

The only reason I'll disagree with you is because I think he's widely acknowledged as a talented drummer. One of the best of his generation, certainly. He's not flying under any radars.

[@alexkoefman]

A great reminder of why getting a day job was the best career decision I ever made. Pro drummers are a different beast

[@dukabear2640]

How cool! Always adored this song but as a non-drummer, I’d always imagined him pounding the shit out of his kit. I feel schooled (and a little dumb! 😂) to learn that it’s all controlled and precise 🤘

[@HWY80Thrash]

He’s truly a beast!

[@UndercoverNormie]

I love that he still smiles hitting these classic licks

[@sticksman1979]

Imagine being the guy who came up with this part? One of the best drum tracks of all time.

[@Dad-Gad]

Makes it look effortless , that's how you know he's a genius .