Sure he does! It´s good to hear that from a tremendous musician like you, Nathan. Jeff had always been a big influence on me. Greetings from a peruvian drummer!
6 жыл бұрын
Nathan, you as well as Jeff, John, Leland, and all the studio cats in LA and NY and all points in between have created some of the most amazing music and performances that will live on in the History of recorded music. Loved your stint in Toto with Simon for the 35th anniversary Tour, you guys created some magical sounds together, wish you had stayed. We all miss Jeff 'cause there was so much more music left to be made, and that magic may never happen again... 🤔👍 Peace! 😊
@THEATREofPAIN2704 жыл бұрын
Jeff is a legend Legends Never Die.....
@anthonylewis92563 жыл бұрын
Did you lay the bass track on keep forgetting with Jeff sir?
@oscarmere13652 жыл бұрын
Nathan, with my respect.. I like you both played together on David Foster's concert.. superb, what a talent you all. God bless you
@GaryFox11000 Жыл бұрын
Jeff's groove on Lowdown is legendary ! Silk Degrees ; TOTO - was a phenomenal band . Rosanna ; Africa ! Steve Lukather is now a guitar legend ... 👍 Some of the best music of the rock era the last 30 yrs ... Family was so musical ; Father was incredible . God bless your soul.... 🙋♂️🎷👏🏆🙏
@bailey124444 жыл бұрын
One thing I always noticed, Jeff smile when he is playing. Thanks you John and thank u Jeff
@janegentry519 жыл бұрын
Jeff Porcaro was and still is the best drummers. I miss you dearly. I will always remember your beautiful smile. Love you always
@garye467811 жыл бұрын
I was 15 when I heard my first Toto song. Hold the Line was playing on the radio. Before that moment I'd never heard such great music. I mean it had such a polished groove to it! I will always look up to & admire his playing & after seeing JR talk of how nice a person he was, only gives me more admiration for him! I can only imagine how good he'd be if he were still around today?
@Kritikateur Жыл бұрын
These guys are truly The Emperors of Drumming....still unmatched by anyone: Jeff, Carlos Vega, John Robinson.....Thanks to them I became once a pro-drummer. They are and they will ever be pieces of my heart! God bless 'em all. Carus Alambra 🙂
@Cebelle8237 жыл бұрын
Seriously, drummers are the backbone of any band!! They set the bar & beat & Jeff had the beats down to a T!!! Much luv to J. P.! RIP
@richardallen74665 жыл бұрын
Def!-the end of lowdown is sublime even after a couple hundred times hearing..
@cirestamey92433 ай бұрын
What sweet words from a benevolent man! Thanks for sharing these words and memories! ♥
@ps91worshipdrumsrr9 жыл бұрын
An absolute genius.Much respect to J.R., as well...
@PepsisWarrior10 жыл бұрын
Superb tribute - his grooves changed my life from the first time I heard them. You're missed buddy ...
@drumz479 жыл бұрын
I miss him soo much .The absolute king of the groove. RIP Jeff..Love u..
@AnthonyBeverlyDRUMZ10 жыл бұрын
One of my heroes...talking about JP,my ultimate drum hero!
@79steelymatt10 жыл бұрын
You are one smart man-excellent taste in drummers proves a lot to me.
@dagostinoification9 жыл бұрын
Thank you for Jeff , Mr.John and Jeff :great drummers ,and spiritual person...I LOVE !
@CarolMcG10 жыл бұрын
Thinking about Jeff on his Birthday! Great tribute to him John and Leland....
@zacula869 жыл бұрын
Jeff's legacy transcends music for me. The epitome of "honing one's craft." His groove is accompanied by a mysterious feel no others can replicate and few drummers have had.
@AAndrews19689 жыл бұрын
Beautifully said William. In this day and age musicians are often acknowledged for how many notes they play, as opposed to how those notes are played with passion, feeling and groove. Jeff, Danny Seraphine & Stewart Copeland are amongst my deepest inspirations as a drummer/percussionist and I will be forever in their debt for what they gave in life. Jeff still inspires me even long after his passing. He was a legend in the highest regard.
@IronMan-tk8uc7 жыл бұрын
A giant talking about another giant, Porcaro and Robinson were in practically every session recording of Los Angeles in the 80s; those studio musicians should be much more recognized by the masses. They should even be officially recognized by the United States government due to their breathtaking contributions to American and world music (including you Mr. Sklar). Heartfelt and amazing video!
@MrJsfingers5 жыл бұрын
IronMan93 you can add Gadd to that mix
@daniellevin30564 жыл бұрын
There are dozens of musicians you can add along like Abraham Laboriel, Robbie Buchanan etc. studio session musicians.
@IronMan-tk8uc4 жыл бұрын
@@daniellevin3056 If we start to count the studio cats from both NY and LA...
@slickingdom7 жыл бұрын
Jeffrey Porcaro is a national treasure. The day he transitioned, music changed forever. Rest peacefully, Jeff.
@IronMan-tk8uc7 жыл бұрын
I always thought Jeff was also a national treasure indeed.
@TheLegenDacster Жыл бұрын
A global treasure.
@legitibitmaster32642 жыл бұрын
John Robinson Jeff porcaro Chester Thompson & Phil Collins lives in my heart full on always n forever my hero’s ❤️❤️❤️
@bright6329 жыл бұрын
Such a sweet and heartfelt tribute, thanks to both for your candor.
@chicobellini62975 жыл бұрын
This man was and still is the best drummer on the planet!!!!! Goddammed he had the best grooves for every song! And all his grooves sounded so good. Its a shame he died so young, because of him I started drumming. He will be missed but his music lives on for ever! I still get tears in my eyes If I hear some old Toto songs especially where Jeff played the drums. It does something with me, I never had that feeling with any other artist out there. He was my drum hero, and I really miss him. God bless you Jeff in heaven! Bye Superman!🙌🏻
@davidcurtis44788 жыл бұрын
Jeff will live on with his music, thanks for being the drummer you were/are. I'll enjoy watching for many years! David Curtis Drumming
@MikeBerbano11 жыл бұрын
great to hear from one of Jeffs comrads, JR legend, speaking of what a great human being Jeff was, in addition to his legendary drumming. Totally absolutely no musical ego with Jeff, he just gave humanity his gift of musical talent joyfully. no strings attached. He was taken away from us all too soon. Why do the good die young?
@Jedizen0710 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Lee, for doing these vids. Never met Jeff. But he's alive through the people he was friends with.
@krashboombang10 жыл бұрын
John Robinson is so gracious with his thoughts on J.P. and rightfully so, but, John isn't too shabby of a drummer either.
@perpersson55623 жыл бұрын
He played with Ruphus
@krashboombang3 жыл бұрын
@@perpersson5562 Bad ass band!
@eriksmithdrummer10 жыл бұрын
Mr Sklar and JR, thanks for the tribute to the one and only Jeff Porcaro. I remember exactly the time and place I was at when I heard that he had passed. I am very fortunate to know JR personally and he is also one of the nicest guys you will ever meet. JR wished he could have played drums with JP. I actually got to play with JR for a week during a duo clinic tour we did back in 2004 for Yamaha. What a blast! Thanks again. Sincerely, Erik Smith, Norway.
@josteinv.jordet2574 жыл бұрын
You're awesome too man!
@GLPWoodworksOZ11 жыл бұрын
Loved listening/watching JR reflecting on Jeff......Thank you so much for doing these interviews Lee! cheers
@michaelvaladez65703 жыл бұрын
I just stumbled apon great to hear about all the stories of Jeff Pacaro.He played with such great timing you could tell within a couple bars who it was.What a family, what an individual what a musician.A true american story and what a loss.A terrible loss starting a family and he was gone.He will surely missed but not forgotten.RIP JEFF PACARO.
@Isaiah54V74 жыл бұрын
Thanks for these tributes to Jeff
@timelessmusicspain8 жыл бұрын
How many great recording sessions shared both amazing drummers... When I hear Steve Winwood's "split decision", I think about Jeff's groove Beautiful tribute, Leland
@mariomessina11474 жыл бұрын
No offense but Jeff porcaro doesn’t play on the back in the high life album by Steve winwood . It’s JR Robinson drumming on that album and the roll with it album . JR had a huge Jeff porcaro influence . I own the album and have looked on then credits many times 😎🎸
@ericwilhelm29417 жыл бұрын
Right on JR , You , Jeff , Carlos Vega , Steve Gadd basically covered most of the music that was "Pop" 'Groovy Jazz R&B throughout 70's and 80's That had sophistication , Mainly because or i should say a BIG part to make the records Super enjoyable . JR ,and your work with Quincy alone , Also very recognizable touch on the drums . So thank you for that sincere Tribute to Jeff .
@florencerussell35524 жыл бұрын
Great Interview! ...Great drummer...Great Time Keeper....
@MarkGunnMedia4 жыл бұрын
John is so underrated. Lots of great sessions.
@richardgoldner6124 жыл бұрын
Wonderful.... JP, never forgotten. Beautiful words about one of my favourite drummers from one of my favourite drummers.
@leilanirocks10 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. Very sorry for your loss. Very sorry for our loss as well.
@jimgrosser35216 жыл бұрын
He had that swagger...rip jeff...my fav band
@danlc954 жыл бұрын
Jeff and J.R. - Two studio giants!
@wpochert10 ай бұрын
Thanks for this Lee, love JR and of course Jeffrey
@dennisjohndreher72585 жыл бұрын
You can listen to his friends and tell what he meant to them, and what kind of person he was. I can only hope that I leave such an impression on my loved ones. Jeff's loss in my opinion was one of the greatest ever in the music community.
@marykathleenmcpeek556810 жыл бұрын
jeff your spirit lives in your kids and everytime i hear a track youre on..You changed my life as a player....Your soul filled playing will never stop having positive influence where there is real music honored and played...Thanks Mr.Sklar
@MrNamePerson7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this guys.
@yourdrummer20346 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful person and an incredible Drummer you are JR! And thank you for sharing your story. Jeff was Superman for me also. And thank you, Lee for making this available for us all. You are also well respected as a bass player/studio/band guy!
@fghhgf619710 жыл бұрын
A true = drummer,teacher,proformor & a very down to earth cat !
@TheUSBgadgets11 жыл бұрын
Thanks for these videos, Lee!
@Patrick-Hoss5 жыл бұрын
Allways love Jeff! Thanks for the video!
@jonf23868 жыл бұрын
Learning a lot more now about Jeff from these clips- Great stuff!,wish I could have known him!Musicians and people like that are so few, too few!And I know who Leland Sklar is!!! An amazing Bass Player,saw you with Toto-Thank you!
@keithruddell18007 жыл бұрын
extremely thoughtful words. what a bunch of guys!
@georgegeorgopoulos60149 жыл бұрын
What wonderful words John! Genuinely love all ur work mate n will always love n miss Jeff so much. Although I'm a drummer n biased, I've always found it intriguing as 2 why I've always felt so much 4 Jeff. Can a groove move u so much?
@nc72msp11 жыл бұрын
Beautifully said... Sorely missed.
@nickyname896111 жыл бұрын
JP was and still is the bassist's drummer,his sense of time,tunning,sound,simplicity and precision are unic.Oh how I miss him.
@SarrSheffer Жыл бұрын
Wonderful!!!
@tonyfazioli85794 жыл бұрын
A great drummer speaking about another great drummer. Both inspired my playing.
@garluca10 жыл бұрын
Hi John, I will always those few drum lesson you gave me at my house in Alston, MA in 1978 before you went to LA.
@cliffbacken11 жыл бұрын
NO ONE PLAYED A BETTER SHUFFLE..!!! NO ONE..We miss you...God Bless
@1966204109 жыл бұрын
un maitre du groove
@krisscanlon40515 жыл бұрын
One of the greats talks about one of the greats...contemporaries those two...Discogs him...
@robertocoria557510 жыл бұрын
Luis Miguel busca una mujer; is a cassatte recorded in 1987 by both of this drummers, all the songs in this album are amazing! Search for: pupilas de gato if you want a hear one of the grooviest from the greatest
@longde6 жыл бұрын
JR added amazing drums to many fine Luis Miguel songs!
@drumr723 жыл бұрын
"Glaaad you didn't babe..." - classic. LOL
@JRcmty11 жыл бұрын
Great words!
@totalcontrast10 жыл бұрын
A lovely tribute. Thank you for sharing. By the way, has anyone heard John with Rufus on the live album "Stompin' at the Savoy"? Fabulous!
@Alan-bw5ec2 жыл бұрын
In addition to being a fantastic drummer, I have never seen a guy with such a huge smile and one that made him stand out above the rest. He will surely be mised.
@ashe98411 жыл бұрын
Wow people really love and miss him
@KarlLatham7 жыл бұрын
love this
@MrOzgooner10 жыл бұрын
Lee Sklar, ..man you have just about played with every famous musician on earth...I first heard of you 30 years ago when seeing your name credited on a couple of Hall & Oates early records. Just amazing man..!
@edzielinski3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful to hear. John really hit on something when he said that you could identify Jeff's drumming in just two beats. I can hear it myself and I'm not a drummer.
@KONAMAN1007 жыл бұрын
hes fucken superman ... excellent
@HrSamstag6 жыл бұрын
The man who made me start to play drums.
@urimlee5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video you created. Next time I would like to thank you for making drummer Carlos Vega who made James Taylor music with you.
@AndOnTheDrums11 жыл бұрын
Glad you feel that way, rrdums1! More work for those of us who get it.
@musician0692 жыл бұрын
Never quite understand how John never sat in the ToTo drum chair. If only at least for one tour. My goodness.
@ronaldo1010004 жыл бұрын
Jr played on some of my stuff in nashville
@AndOnTheDrums11 жыл бұрын
Yep! Because I'm too busy!
@bigtexmacgonigle4444 жыл бұрын
Lee Sklar...helluva bass player.
@fireyourrocketts6 жыл бұрын
Monster musicians talking about monster musicians!
@TheTrommlertom11 жыл бұрын
@rrdrums1: for me a great drummer is somebody who inspire millions of others & gives fun to people hearing his groove/music. There is no need for a drumsolo or any other circusshow. Who beside some drummers will remember a good solo after years. But everybody will know a good and inovative groove of a outstanding song. Gadd is great but a real great drummer don't need a solo. Guys like J.R, Jeff, Ferrone, Roger Taylor.Question: what legacy has a drummer like Thomas Lang give to the music world?
@fibboobbif11 жыл бұрын
see Discogs... Drums - Harvey Mason, Jeff Porcaro, Jim Gordon, John Guerin
@ZIGSVIDS4 жыл бұрын
Lido shuffle.
@jeffreyserra61559 жыл бұрын
i see they r at the village recorder , in the lounge of the D room
@777lokobratL11 жыл бұрын
4:43 LOL !!!
@michaelalexander946110 жыл бұрын
At 1:50 in, JR captures not only the essence f of Jeff Porcaro, his uniqueness, but that goes for all the greats. Sure, there are drummer who could play faster, or had larger kits. But forget about who can play a better drum solo. That's nice and all. I'm a bass player. If you can't play the groove of the song, be in the pocket, and play with taste and distinction and compliment yur fellow bandmates????.... I don't want to play with you. JP was a MONSTER PLAYER! Period! Still miss his playing.
@thecoolestdad10 жыл бұрын
What was the cause of death for Jeff? I've heard something to the effect of a heart condition, but I don't know what is accurate.
@drumschooldienricodibella78352 жыл бұрын
Come si mettono i sottotitoli in italiano ...ho fatto tutta la procedura ma non va
@vasilias22303 жыл бұрын
This Is why men should always wear pants
@PhuckHue29 жыл бұрын
cocaine is a helluva drug
@fretbuzz599 жыл бұрын
PhuckHue2 If you're inferring that coke is what caused Jeff's demise, you'd be mistaken, as I was for many yrs.
@jansen_music11 жыл бұрын
These cats are great players no doubt BUT people hold their pee for Bruce Carter & Mike Clark ...
@17drumhead11 жыл бұрын
Why would you say that about John Robinson? Besides JP and Steve Gadd, he is one of the most recorded drummers in music history, as well as playing on some of the BIGGEST songs ever recorded. Who gives 2 shits if Jeff EVER did a drum solo? Few people on this planet could ever even hope to touch Jeff's feel,groove, time,etc. Sols are not prerequisite to being a great drummer. They are secondary. I think Robinson will be okay without your approval!
@alannavx11 жыл бұрын
True drumming is keeping the backbeat, keeping the time, keeping the rhythm. It has nothing to do with showboating solos. I've seen and heard drummers who are great at solos but totally suck when playing with seasoned musicians.
@Fishhook3711 жыл бұрын
Porcaro was amazing. Others are too. But that doesn't take away from Jeff's gift, and his gift to us. Stop the bad mouthing and invalid comparisons. It serves no one and nothing.
@mahefaa11 жыл бұрын
Ok, so you are into drum solo only ? When you watch a movie, are you interested in the dazzling special effects, or in the story ? Personally I am more into the story. There are very good sci-fi movies with very few SFX, which are impressive because of the acting, and the story. There are sci-fi movies with the best SFX ever seen, but are bad because of the story which is not compelling, because of the actors who are terrible, etc. Jeff didn't solo. He did music, that's why he was so loved.
@jimhalen11 жыл бұрын
why
@backbeatbobby11 жыл бұрын
hey you keep popping up on drum videos bashing certain drummers you make me laugh
@TheTrommlertom11 жыл бұрын
It’s obvious that you are completely alone with your opinion. And it is a big impertinence to talk in that way about John R. He probably made more people dancing, singing and smiling with his drumming than Steve. And this is for sure. Music is not being the fastest, being the one with the best (sportive) technical skills! Music is about creativity, emotions and songs that will last forever… Period!