1314. Gregg Bissonette

[@BigDotStu]

Could listen to these two legends chatting for hours...

[@marygiuranna6817]

Absolutely

[@mjulio71]

Glad to see he still uses more than one rack tom sometimes; one of my All-Time favorites, Mr. Gregg Bissonette.

[@thomasbernecky2078]

Lee Sklar always introduces us to the nicest people!

[@jahjah67]

What a fun interview. Gregg is such a positive, enthusiastic character. Really enjoyed this!

[@richardfoderaro3109]

This is the ONLY KZbin video that mentions "Spectrum" and Winnie the Pooh. 🤣

[@TheGrandJury]

Best episode ever! Bissonette is gold.

[@martincaz7772]

OMG when he plays air drums while he talks.....this is too much for me!!! I love this bro.

[@tadmorrison]

Hall of Fame post!! Perfect. Thanks so much

[@SoundsFair--M-and-J]

30 minutes in. Junior is supposed to be reading for his jc hist of jazz class. But this video is so riveting it's hard to step away!

[@emptynester9241]

Two of my favorites!

[@cohalensadventures5331]

Man... I just Love these stories! That's the best part of hangs! The stories, the lore the histories!

[@Winston01]

Man, he is magnetic! If I had that much energy, I would explode.

[@splashesin8]

Hi ya Winston, 😊

[@Winston01]

@@splashesin8 👋

[@BradfordTanner-rt3ch]

What a character, and a great interview, You don't even have to ask a question, just let him go-- lol

[@JimFothergill]

Yeah, that was fun!!!!!! Musicians have the best stories!!!!

[@johnwilliamcarlson]

What a treat of a video, how enjoyable! Thank you for sharing!

[@dansanders4402]

Lee, that was a great interview! I didn't want it to end!

[@scottkidwellmusic9175]

Oh, man... Gregg is a hoot! Who wouldn't want to play music with him? Not to mention listen to the stories and history .. Thanks, Lee! 🙏🏻🤍💛

[@btRU_funQsta]

awesome interaction with a stellar player and prime life force! crossed paths with Gregg when working with that other Gregg (Rolie,) in 1989. GB is a stone trip, energy-packed, and ever funquisitive - yes, that's a thing. when you deconstruct a rhythm, in order to recreate and thrive inside of it, you've unearthed a prime lode - a vital force, that's visceral and reminiscent of ritual. that's evergreen energy, and Gregg lives and breathes it.

[@enidsnarb]

Ringo plays the snare beat with his dominant (left) hand ! It is a unique feel ! The videos of Gregg and Ringo together kick royal you know what !!!! Thank You As Always!!!!

[@j.s.1547]

"Does Dolly Parton sleep on her back..?" Priceless. The dialogue between these two is so kinetic! Encore!

[@FreedomRock44]

I love the colors of Gregg's Drums!!!

[@tad449]

So special!!! Thank you both

[@marvinmatthews4266]

Greg is an incredible storyteller.

[@robmiller817]

Even if he was making it all up, Id still buy it.

[@Hiramb100]

This is by far the best Gregg Bissonette interview! I saw him play many times and had chats in LA and Japan. He's always very humble yet spot on. Thank you Lee for doing this!

[@mikeanderson5924]

Gregg's a trip. Such a cool story teller. Really enjoyed this break in my day today. Thanks Lee.

[@markgroenwald3849]

Priceless!!! Thank you, Leland!

[@kathiehenderson1851]

OMG!! Cafe Cordual! My hang out for Years. ! I was so fortunate to see so many great artists!😊 I don’t want this interview to end❣️💯

[@844jimthompson]

Wonderful Lee.High energy.

[@auralharmony]

I can't tell you how much I enjoyed this! Thank you Leland for all these great glimpses into you and your friends' lives! Gregg is a hoot - he has so much energy!

[@stevehazlewood2960]

Lee and Greg, thanks again for letting us all hang with you both and hearing the stories and learning. Also as a bass player I have to agree with you, don't turn your nose up at those crappy gigs. Like you both said, you never know who you will meet. Trixy included.

[@TRICK-OR-TREAT236]

SEEN HIM ON RICK BEATO'S CHANNEL AWHILE BACK. REAL DOWN TO EARTH GUY.

[@MulaMusic67]

That was fantastic. I was just going to put on the first few minutes for now, while I was doing something else, but ended up sat down, glued to the screen. Spoke briefly to Gregg at a drum clinic in Newcastle, UK, in the 90s - always entertaining. Thanks Leland & Gregg. 😎

[@kevintempleton4143]

Great guys, great stories! God bless the Bissonettes.

[@ee233]

How cool is this interview with Greg!! man 😂😍😁❤

[@AceFace50001]

Two absolute gems just chewin' the fat. It just doesn't get any better than this.

[@maximummusicdj1975]

Love Greg's interviews and stories. So much energy

[@abnerlook3869]

Well that just made my day thanks Lee and Greg

[@James-pl4bu]

Lee, you should have turned the camera around so people could see the only beard Chuck Norris is afraid of.😊

[@nisiunavoce1264]

Super interview. Love hearing Gregg's stories and how Lee holds back his own narrative to focus on the subject. Thanks.

[@privatepenguin3137]

Gregg is awesome! Thanks for putting this together Lee! I've been a big fan of Gregg's since his DLR days and also thru his days with Ringo!

[@rexrexford5249]

Thanks Leland for interviewing folks like Gregg Bissonette and giving us fans a glimpse of your world and the exceptionaly creative and talented people in it. Your frequent efforts to share all these fun stories with the rest of us is most appreciated.

[@nightsampler]

And there we have not one, but two National Treasures 🙂 I'm in Wales so I guess it's International. That was wonderful Lee.

[@richardlynch5632]

Those Town Cars are a favorite for the mob. You can fit 4 bodies in that trunk😉👍 😎👍❤🖖 Love Brother

[@theflyingfrog]

I just love this guy so much. So enthusiastic, so entertaining, and such a great player! He’s at the top of my dinner party guest bucket list (as long as you come too, Lee) 😉

[@wokka1]

Thanks so much for this Lee!! Greg is an interviewers dream. I swear he doesn't need oxygen. What a gem!!

[@cohalensadventures5331]

Nerve Bundle last December kinda made up for The All Star band cancellation! Seeing Steve and Greg playing two feet (or less) away was heaven!

[@sethcashman1011]

I totally forgot about the Joy to the World story. Classic!

[@cohalensadventures5331]

I saw Greg was hanging with John Mader Saturday and was bummed I missed seeing him...but this is great!

[@terenzo50]

Listening to this has been the most fun I've had in a month of Sundays! Blessings to both Lee & Gregg!

[@Ben-Jamminalot]

❤thank you for sharing this treasure. Gregg has become a huge influence in my life. I became friends with him just before the initial pandemic shutdown. Working on vocabulary in person & in FaceTime . I never get tired of the enthusiasm and inspiring words from this man. He has made a positive impact on not only my professional music career..,More importantly my Life🎼🙏💪🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@kathiehenderson1851]

Hello Greg Bissonette!! Many , many times I’ve seen you drum at gigs. For years! So happy to see this interview now. God bless you. The Baked Potato is such a great place m, that’s where I saw you the most!

[@ML-rz2hb]

I truly love your long interviews.

[@ALCDNY]

These guys are so entertaining! Love of LIFE!!!!

[@mojo6778]

What a treat this video was!! Gregg's enthusiasm is so contagious. The video is over and I have a huge smile, so entertaining.

[@RockandRollWoman]

Seeing Gregg with Lukather and Jorgen Carlsson (Gov't Mule) at the Baked Potato was a 10. Since I was with Gina and Rik (aka Mr Cohalen), it went to 11. And I would happily listen to you two spin yarns any day. Gracias!

[@luismiguelcueavalos8469]

This is one of the greatest videos from you Lee. So casual & intimate and with so many history and stories to share. Love it.

[@artemisXsidecross]

Gregg Bissonette and his father are both wonderful drummers and ambassadors of their music and skill. His story telling is always a treat. A ’67 VW Bus back then was both a musician’s and hippy vehicle. Thank you both for your stories and my ears perked with the mention of Elvin Jones. 😉

[@artemisXsidecross]

@@hanspeterlillese2225 Yes, they were under powered but at the time in '67 that was what you got if not an old school bus like Ken Kesey...😉

[@splashesin8]

Hi Artemis, :)

[@splashesin8]

@@hanspeterlillese2225Hi Hans Peter, :) Could certainly use a van or bus. I'd need a driver too. ...and a decent tent.

[@artemisXsidecross]

@@splashesin8 👍

[@sethcashman1011]

Bud was great. Gregg is a chip off the ol' block. Elvin - yes, mine, too. Another gentleman.

[@lisawalker8706]

Was not expecting one of Lee’s videos to include ‘Roll out the barrel! What a great interlude for the day, both entertaining and educational. Thank you!

[@RockandRollWoman]

It makes sense, given his Midwestern origins. I learned the Beer Barrel Polka in utero!

[@RockandRollWoman]

@@hanspeterlillese2225 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Wahnsinnlive]

Oh man! Lee!! Love this!!! Gregg should write a book about his endeavours in his long standing carreer!! Love this guy!!! 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@kahlilsabbagh5204]

that Stevie story is unreal... this is yet another great GB interview

[@Kirkvanhouten55]

I always enjoy listening to Greg's stories

[@lanceronas9647]

Love Greg and Leland. Could listen to them for days! Greg has to be exhausted every night from his energy!

[@splashesin8]

Thank you Leland and Gregg. ❤

[@charliecontrino1626]

LOVE Gregg! Awesome drummer and always has great stories!

[@alexisr5199]

What a fun dude. Love these kind of interviews

[@Buffalobulltofta]

This was beautiful!

[@littlewing8026]

Holy shit, the best storyteller on YT, No competition!

[@Mark_Brooks]

Gregg is someone whose personality has also gotten him far in the business. He is irresistible with his stories.

[@splashesin8]

Hi ya Mark. :)

[@Mark_Brooks]

@@splashesin8 Helloooo Audrey!

[@markbrown8039]

Nice having two of the people I would most like to meet on the same video!!!

[@beatlefan64]

Loved this😃 Big fan of Gregg's. First became aware of him when he played with David Lee Roth. So cool he gets to play along side Ringo.😃😃🥁

[@kennyroberts7712]

I Just Loved this Interview !! I Could listen to this guy for Hours. So Interesting and Seems like such a good person.Great Drummer-I think He Can play Anything that someone asks of him buy just trying to explain what you are looking for. Thanks Leland for a Great and Interesting Interview from such a Nice person !!

[@danieljakobi6906]

Pure Gold! Thank you so much Mr. Sklar and Mr. Bisonette. Enjoyed every second of it ❤

[@jimatyeo]

Great interview. Greg is so expressive, descriptive and good at storytelling with his drums. He seems to be able to imitate anyone at the drop of a hat. Not everyone has that talent. One of your absolute best interviews. What a wonderful gift to us fans and amateur musicologist. You both are legends.

[@havardask]

Such absolute sweethearts, the both of you 😊 I loved the stories

[@392HEMI32]

Thanks Lee! … I’ve been following Matt & Greg’s careers since their days at North Texas State (now UNT where Professor Brad Leali teaches) … then with the Maynard Ferguson band …

[@legacyShredder1]

Father Half-time is hilarious yet perfect name.

[@steven_scattergood]

Wow one for us drummers. Excellent video Lee and a top dude with great hair for lighting effects. The Funk 49 jam video is one of my favourites. Cheers to everyone.🙏🙃😎

[@RockandRollWoman]

Funk 49!!! 😊😊😊

[@artemisXsidecross]

Thought you would like this Steven, always good to see you here. 👍

[@splashesin8]

👋🏻😊

[@tomgilbertson2279]

Thank-you Lee, Awesome. I met Gregg after a Ringo show some years ago at a bar that was next to the event. Gregg was so kind and generous to me and chatted for a minute or two. What a great experience for me (as a drummer) This video brought back a great memory.

[@strickland306]

Thanks so much for sharing this! I could listen to Gregg tell stories all day long!

[@bradb2514]

I could listen to you guys for hours! What a treat! 👏👏

[@hextal75]

This was amazing talk! Thank you very much Leland and Gregg👍 cheers from Finland🇫🇮

[@slipperynoodle20]

Turned 71 today and I'll think of this glorious hang as a great unexpected gift. Thanks Lee ❤️👍❤️👍

[@marygiuranna6817]

Wishing you a Happy Birthday.

[@slipperynoodle20]

@@hanspeterlillese2225 Thanks, HP.🍷

[@slipperynoodle20]

@@marygiuranna6817 Thank you 😊

[@lelandsklar6363]

Happy Birthday 🎉🎂

[@artemisXsidecross]

Welcome to your eighth decade, I am near closing out on mine with the ninth decade up ahead. 😉

[@svenlindemann5084]

What a treat !! Mahalo Leland and Gregg

[@danlc95]

I live just north of Detroit. I love hearing stories of Gregg from those that knee him. They all had great things to say. Pete Zolin, a great drummer himself went to high school with Gregg and absolutely adores him.

[@andrewjacobs3731]

Awesome guys, so much humility given that they are both so amazing

[@davepatrick7848]

Leland, thanks for another wonderful time with Greg! The joy you two bring to the 'little screen' is immeasurable. With love and admiration always, Dave

[@southsideronnie]

Gregg Bissonette always give such wonderful interviews. Thank you Leland so much for sharing!!

[@jimhantsch]

Always love listening to Gregg.Thanks for this interview Lee!

[@cheneyrobert]

Gregg just spews amazing stuff like an active volcano 🌋 his chat with Rick is just as good 👏👏👏👏thanks for the great interview 🥂

[@leodavis5256]

That was wonderful! I had the great opportunity of playing with Gregg for a concert a long time ago. It was unforgettable. He also gave a clinic on Ringo and how great he was compositionally on the drumset for The Beatles. Thanks again Lee!

[@billfulton6857]

God bless you guys! Your energies are infectious!

[@skruewe4676]

GREAT interview! Gregg is such a cool down to earth musician, I love hearing his stories and Lee is plain out legend. This video should have a million views by now, spread the word.

[@johncopeland3826]

It never ceases to amaze me Mr Sklar how decent ,genuine and authentic world class musicians are ! You folks could just sit on a beach or play golf or sports around the entire globe if you all wanted to ,but all I see and hear is a desire to entertain , improve and give thanks for the astonishingly high achievements everyone 's career has given we the fans . Another superb video featuring true artists .Thankyou ...

[@bazgolin1036]

I know it’s April 2023, but that felt like a Summer of Love interview. Flashbacks, demonstrations, tips, tricks, right-place-right-time stories… a totally for sure groovy video. GB is a hoot!❤

[@vinniekay0967]

Amazing Episode! The storytelling is awesome!! Thank you for this..

[@terryzobeck3978]

This was phenomenal. Gregg's energy and enthusiasm was fantastic. My life changed forever on February 9, 1964. Since that night I've never lost my enthusiasm for music. I love hearing stories from great musicians about how influential the Beatles were to their interest in music. Lee, please keep interviewing your friends and colleagues. They are fascinating.

[@chrisgraham7053]

Incredible drummer...always looks like he's up for fun!!!!

[@bootlebeats6331]

Most enjoyable and a reminder that a positive vibe will get you recommendations for gigs. In other words, everybody ( no matter who they are) has a door to the next level up if they feel you deserve it. If you project a downer attitude, those hidden doors will never appear. Thanks for such an up exchange. 😁

[@AN-te4ij]

Thank you Leland, I just love listening to Greg talk drums and history. I met him and he is the nicest person. So much great experience and history between the two of you. Incredible!

[@XavierReaBajista]

Lovely Leland, a studio record ❤❤❤