Led Zeppelin - Fool in the Rain [Drum Cover]

[@jackblaze69]

This is the one drum beat that gives me the most trouble. The paradiddle and the triplets get me tripped up. Impressive that you can keep the flow going for so long.

[@JoshParkerDrums]

Thanks Blaze!

[@greatdrumcovers1768]

I thought the same, but I practiced and practiced and that's all it is...... If you do the same and practice what is hard for you, that's the only shy to get it down.

[@kimecheezie2670]

I know it's been a minute since you've commented but I was wondering if you ever figured it out?

[@jackblaze69]

@@kimecheezie2670 I have not had time to practice in a while, and I gravitated towards jazz again because it's the most fun for me. I am about 80 percent of the way there. When I have more time I will focus on just this groove until I master it.

[@Keep_Crying_Son]

When it looks easy, but when people try, they cry.

[@cheftekard7165]

100%

[@MadFrog08]

So clean! Great job! I love the ghost notes on the snare…plus the foot work on the bass drum. 👏🏻👌🏻👍🏻😎🥁🔥

[@charlenemack7040]

Starts out kind of slow 🧐…..and then HOLY SMOKES 😳I had to put my seatbelt on…Wow! No wonder this is your ‘Most popular’ video! Josh, 👌🤟🤘💯🔥🔥🔥AWESOME!

[@ballroomdancer]

This was Bohnam's last creation, and yet comes out with this amazing piece of drumming art!! It makes me shudder just to wonder what he would have gone on to create next !! RIP great man Bonzo

[@rickthompson9063]

Hey man, I’m a midlife crisis drummer. Been playing for almost a year and still going at it even though I know I suck. It’s been so much fun and kept my mind active during covid. I always wanted to play but didn’t commit time and resources until now. The thing that got me started was watching that famous Purdie shuffle video and as soon as I heard it I was like, hey that’s fool in the rain! Bohnam’s drums always stuck out and when I heard Purdie break it down, I got this pervasive thought that hey I can learn that. Being a dumbass with no drum experience, that was one of the first things I set out to learn. I would spend every day just trying to get the groove down. It’s is insanely difficult to integrate the bass with open hihat along with ghost notes. I would practice other things just so I could get better with this shuffle. Anyway after a year of putting it down and picking it back up, I finally have a recognizable rendition. I have watched a lot of videos and tutorials but yours is the cleanest and most accurate I’ve seen. My final loose ends to this song are the fills and the 8th note trip bridge. I can do the bridge but it’s still not consistent. It seems even harder if I try to slow it down. Anyway, I’m happy with my progress and know I’ll eventually get it. Thanks for putting these out. I just subscribed. Your videos are tremendously helpful and your song selection is one of the best out of other KZbin drummers.

[@JoshParkerDrums]

Rick, dude thank you for checking it out. I really appreciate the comment and sub. It's never to late to start playing the greatest instrument known to man, I am glad you decided to pick up the sticks. The shuffle as you found out isn't the easiest, even though Bonham and Purdie were born to just sit in the pocket so well. I remember first learning this groove I was constantly rushing. Everything. The ghost notes especially. Hell, I still push and pull here and there. Anyone that plays this groove might approach it differently and sound completely different from someone else and that's how it should be ya know. Keep grinding, having fun with it, and good luck on your drum journey 🤙

[@MykeLewisMusic]

I gotta learn this one for a request and film it next week. This video helped me sort out some of the finer points, thank you Josh! 😎

[@JoshParkerDrums]

Good luck with it Myke! Glad it could help 🤝

[@joristolhuijs3703]

No one can play it like Bonham, but hell you did a great job here. Nice cover my guy!

[@JoshParkerDrums]

Really appreciate that, thank you!

[@TimothyLafreniere]

You're a little on top, and should lay back some, but your playing is super tight!

[@JoshParkerDrums]

@@TimothyLafreniere Thanks Tim, and I agree with ya on the feel here-it's amazing what you notice about your own playing when listening back sometimes.

[@TimothyLafreniere]

@@JoshParkerDrums I'm glad my critique was met well, as it want meant nasty! Thank you. Now let me go try and work out the guitar solo...jk, that probably doesn't work so good without a decent octave pedal

[@JoshParkerDrums]

@@TimothyLafreniere Haha all good! Appreciate the feedback

[@vanessasmusicbox]

Super cool grooves in this one! Tough ones to play but you managed to play it so clean and smoothly! Love it!

[@acslater8899]

That was awesome, Josh! Drums and cymbals sound amazing!

[@davshaw5]

The open high hat and ghost notes are the toughest parts, great job!

[@JoshParkerDrums]

Thank ya, that is for sure the trickiest

[@rodneydangerfield7153]

Well done!...Thanks, Josh, covering of my favourite Zep songs!

[@_sudipidus_]

I love this track so much.. I keep listening to isolated drum track more than the song itself.. watching you play was so joyful.. Great job

[@JoshParkerDrums]

The isolated track is beastly 👍 thanks for checking it out, appreciate it!

[@_sudipidus_]

@@JoshParkerDrums you're welcome :)

[@micbsounds]

I love listening to the isolated drum track.. it is heavy!

[@JoshParkerDrums]

@@micbsounds super heavy ; )

[@ThrowbackDrummer]

Wow! Amazing cover ! That kit sounds so tight and crisp! Great job buddy!

[@JoshParkerDrums]

Thanks dude, really appreciate that!

[@johnmorrison9758]

This is the best I've seen anywhere. I've learned to play this, but you have shown me that I have a way to go yet to sound so calm and collected as you are playing this.

[@JoshParkerDrums]

John, thanks for that sir, I really appreciate the kind words. This one took some work and looking back could've been a hair tighter in some spots but it was a blast to learn and play.

[@johnmorrison9758]

@@JoshParkerDrums If you want to try something different, instead of using the bell of the cymbal, use a cowbell. I tried that last week when my drum kit was being moved and there was no cymbal handy and it sounds great.

[@everythingzen_b3no]

Maaan! This is just awesome! Well done!!! 👍👍👍👍

[@JoshParkerDrums]

Thank you!

[@goodwolfproject6850]

This may be the smoothest, most relaxed cover I’ve seen. Hardest transition may be switching from the triplet feel on the hats into the straight pattern on the ride while keeping the bass pattern. You performed it flawlessly. Well done, sir.

[@JoshParkerDrums]

Thank ya! Really appreciate that and thanks for commenting. Bonham just absolutely nailed this song with all the feels ; )

[@goodwolfproject6850]

@@JoshParkerDrums while talking with a pretty well-known drummer who has played at the Bonzo Bash, he attributed Bonham’s signature behind-the-beat feel and lilt to the fact that he was almost always sloshed in the studio and on stage.

[@JoshParkerDrums]

@@goodwolfproject6850 I would say that theory checks out lol

[@kt001ification]

Masterpiece from Zep. Nicely done

[@JoshParkerDrums]

Thanks Don, appreciate it.

[@punishmentforall]

Excellent, thanks for posting.

[@leehayes1141]

Great cover

[@peterjonas4971]

Rockin' Bonham rocking the Purdie Shuffle! Bravo!

[@JoshParkerDrums]

Thanks Pete!

[@impitt28]

Bonham had a great sound emanating from his skins, but he also stayed a little behind...he stayed a little behind the groove. Sounded incredible. Favorite musician.

[@Mo-gm5zm]

One of my all time favorite songs! Nice job!

[@bblax123]

Splendid

[@jameslabau7387]

had my head bouncing the entire time......phenomenal cover.

[@JoshParkerDrums]

Awesome James, thanks man! Appreciate that.

[@josephbourkedrums]

Great job! This is genuinely very good and hard to do.

[@josephbourkedrums]

John would be proud I bet

[@JoshParkerDrums]

@@josephbourkedrums Thanks!

[@rockbuilt1]

Great job !! this one is much harder than most imagine

[@JoshParkerDrums]

Thanks for stopping by Karl, and yes agreed this one is very sneaky 🤘

[@TreyBDrums]

Josh dude, damn good work on an iconic groove. Lovin' the ghost work bro!

[@JoshParkerDrums]

Thanks for checking it out, Trey!

[@sichothe_rock7201]

Love this half time shuffle! This is very good cover!

[@JoshParkerDrums]

Thanks!!

[@thedrumdon2485]

Go big of go home! Saw on DrumMan190 - excellent work and tribute to probably the GOAT!

[@JoshParkerDrums]

Yes sir! Thanks Don, appreciate that

[@adaeljflores3047]

He is really good

[@leetoowey]

Hot Damn! That was amazing

[@JoshParkerDrums]

Thanks Lee!

[@nylonandleather]

All these videos are awesome Josh!

[@JoshParkerDrums]

Well thank ya Max, right on!

[@hughmulraney3497]

Great groove, great cover and having fun while playing! Very well done my man!

[@JoshParkerDrums]

Thanks Hugh! Really appreciate that

[@AlexandruBalan]

You, sir, did an awesome job ! Well done.

[@JoshParkerDrums]

Thanks! Appreciate that 🤘

[@micbsounds]

Fool in the rain... such a good track. I learnt the shuffled groove recently. I do like your groove, great job playing the track Josh, I enjoyed the video.

[@JoshParkerDrums]

Thank ya sir! Glad ya dig it

[@MikeConwayDrums]

Excellent job Josh! Not an easy shuffle to play with such groove and feeling. LOVE the rolls you added in the snare section too! Rock on dude! 🤘🤘

[@JoshParkerDrums]

Thank ya Mike! Throwin some improv into that section cause why not 🤛🏻

[@jonathanparnell1983]

Rad skills Broski!

[@JoshParkerDrums]

Appreciate that sir!

[@terdferguson3854]

👏👏 smooth

[@cuddzilla]

Damn nicely done! Getting those snare ghost notes in there seamlessly with that bass drum is tough to ,master!

[@JoshParkerDrums]

Appreciate that Steve, Bonham=legend 👍

[@cacornett58]

I have a request my friend.. For my 65th birthday you should do The Wanton Song for me. You know you want to! Lol. Seriously, great job man. Love the videos.

[@JoshParkerDrums]

Funny you mention man cause Wanton Song was my very first drum cover I ever recorded but KZbin blocked it totally from posting. It's been over two years ago so maybe I'll dust it off and re-record it and see if I get lucky lol

[@treverscott5486]

Hey Josh, awesome. I am a Zep and Rush head and this is by far Bonham's best work. This has the Purdy Shuffle grove off the Steely Dan Aja record. I am a bass player and guitarist, so only hear percussion, but do know when it sounds great. You smashed this one. Nice work. I also think you nailed the tuning of the snare as this is one of the more important things in this song. Keep rolling some more samples. I have studied this drum progression (only out of love for John and Neil) but this is far more complicated than anyone imagines. Not only drummers, but fellow string dudes like me. Thanks for sharing. Maybe, a YYZ or Tom Sawyer contrast is next?

[@JoshParkerDrums]

Trever, appreciate the kinds words! Thank you, and yes I have some Rush on tap here soon- thanks for watching man

[@Mortalporcupine]

Tight.

[@sdc6447]

Great job covering a true icon!! I saw Dave Grohl do this somewhere a long while back. He's a huge Bonham fan. Yours is just as good. Maybe do When the Levee Breaks on video,.if you haven't done so already. A classic old blues tune that Zeppelin covered and Bonham killed it!!

[@JoshParkerDrums]

Thank you for the support, I plan on getting some more Zeppelin out there so I’ll add Levee to the list 🤘

[@JaxDrummer]

Awesome job! Subbed to support 😎🤟

[@JoshParkerDrums]

Right on, appreciate that, thank you!

[@troydee8161]

Hey, I remember this one! 😉

[@andrestobar]

Bien Josh, me encantaría dominar ese triplete de bombo, se ve difícil...Saludos!

[@JoshParkerDrums]

Cheers, Andres- Gracias!

[@drummerjoey003]

Very well done! Love those drums, what kind of snare do you use? I love the sound of it.

[@JoshParkerDrums]

Thanks man! This one is a 6.5x14 Pork Pie BOB

[@drummerjoey003]

@@JoshParkerDrums, you’re welcome. It does sound good.

[@sirsnarry8013]

Crushed it !!! my fav part is @3:40 great job!

[@JoshParkerDrums]

Thanks!

[@bobwester7114]

Let’s face it, Bonham was Bonham but hell of a job man!

[@JoshParkerDrums]

Agree Bob, he was a true legend. Thanks for the support!

[@edl3441]

Thanks for pounding out this beat, like JHB did. 🥁 💥. Other drummers tickle this song. I don’t know why?

[@cheftekard7165]

Agree! He hits the open hi hat/kick HARD as intended!

[@bafireman101]

How do you get the snare to sound like that

[@JoshParkerDrums]

a nice dry head and a little reverb lol

[@bigskrimpin1453]

Where are the steel drums?

[@JoshParkerDrums]

Haha right?!

[@diegoforest]

Really great job. Seems your dragging your fills a bit behind the beat. Go after them. Great feel with the groove!

[@JoshParkerDrums]

Thanks for the feedback Diego and stopping by, will definitely take note!

[@poopdog3333]

One of my favorites. Fuckin slush!