Morgan Rose Drum Clinic “Splinter”

[@mondragon9282]

First started listening to sevendust when I was in like 8th grade when Home came out. Dude instantly became one of my favorite drummers. Now, here in 2021, he's still top 3 for me. Guy is flat out amazing, and he makes it look so fucking easy.

[@joelopez9627]

Morgan forsure has alot of Tommy Lee influences...the way he swings those arms!🤘🤘🤜👊✊👍😎

[@kennyregiecyadingus]

@@joelopez9627 He def does ! It’s that swing that always drew my attention to my favorite drummers . You can def see the Tommy influence as well as Shannon Larkin (Before he was in Godsmack) who also really helped pave way of that cool swing style take it to another level . I’m not huge fan Godsmack personally but Shannon I am and was happy to see that dude at least catch a break with big band that dude deserved it. But there is also one other drummer that has always been very overlooked as well Jamie Miller from Snot . Back in the day when Sevendust and Snot toured all time together you could really see Morgan and Jamie sorta feeding off each other with their similar style and influence each other . I think those three especially Jamie really played huge influence . But after all these years Morgan has really taken that and continued to evolve and take it to next level . Love guys that can be entertaining & have that wrong without over doing it to point it’s annoying (like Zoltan ….cough …cough ..cough.) lol

[@kennyregiecyadingus]

@Mondragon That’s exactly how was for me in 6th grade ! Between him , Jamie Miller from Snot back in day watching them guys touring with each other they always had that cool unique swing . If you think about it he’s one of the few guys at his age that still plays that hard hitting style after all these years and seems to out do himself almost every new album ! Crazy !

[@lillianmarie7160]

who else is in the top three? if you don't already know him, may I introduce you to Dave Garibaldi? totally different style, but equally talented.

[@marknapoleoni9158]

That’s funny because playing out i used to always sound Check playing the triplets on the bass drum while riding on the ride cymbal playing the groove in the first song of the album, ‘Home’

[@gipsyavenger9829]

He has amazing swing and needs to be experienced live. One of the most visually satisfying drummers to experience.

[@kennyregiecyadingus]

He def took the style of Shanon Larkin who in my opinion started a lot of that hard hitting swing entertaining style back in 80s with Wrath child and also very much like Jamie Miller from Snot whom they both really fed off each other back day and pushed what Shannon sorta started to whole new level. Not many hard rock/metal drummers out there that are getting to be his age that still hit as hard and play the way they do . Though he has learned to tone down and make it look like he’s hitting hard without having to hit so hard all time now he’s seasoned and older wiser lol . Will always be awesome and continues to push himself every album ! Great drummer and great dude ! Whole band is great and awesome guys! Can’t say that much about many bands !

[@gipsyavenger9829]

@@kennyregiecyadingus Sharing some flare maybe but Morgan owns this style. Larkin is a beast with long arms (visual advantage ?) similar to Tommy Lee but Morgan expresses himself much differently on the kit. Might be the music but watching Morgan play Sevendust songs is incredibly satisfying and not sure you get that same feeling from Larkin or the SNOT guy playing their catalogue. Watching this intimate drum show is nothing like watching him on stage lit up and fucking killing it. Saw him live at the Hard Rock in Boston back in the day and everyone of my friends was like who the fuck is that fucking guy on the drums ? Never been to a show since where anyone mentioned the drummer in the context of a band; ever (not talking about drum solo's ) ! This band would be NOTHING without this guy on the drums. Amazing !! His technique leaves something to be desired but to watch him play in his heyday is unscripted and unbridled joy.

[@kennyregiecyadingus]

You’re absolutely right and Morgan does own this unique hard hitting , flowing , visual style . He does it the best and over years he just keeps taking it to whole new level ! He by far my favorite along with very few others . Just saying though not many people realize how much Shannon Larkin started back in the early Wrathchild America days so many other drummers (Not Morgan ) try to imitate him . I hate Godsmack but glad that guy caught break he so deserved . But the early Sevendust tours when they played so much with their close buddies in Snot Jamie Miller pulls lot of Morgan style stuff before Morgan was doing it even had the braids before him . Now not taking anything from Morgan . I’m huge fan and he my favorite drummer . Only difference is Morgan continued to take it and evolve it constantly over all these years which works better as well for his style of music with out over doing like other drummers (cough cough like Zoltan 🤮🤣 ). Jamie still has amazing style but he’s been doin lot more faster style punk rock these days but if you see some rare old footage or Jamie and Morgan playing same shows in 90s those guys pushed each other for Morgan to eventually master that unique style and make it his . He’s def the best in that style and took it to whole new level . But those guys def played early influence in ways especially Jamie Miller . But hail Morgan!! Lol

[@phildoe79]

Dudes a beast, his live performance is like watchng a bruce lee movie.definitely has that swing down & sometimes he will kick the cymbals & does all kind of tricks. Certified beast 4 sure

[@ronniedrummerguy1127]

So good and effortless. Been a fan since I got the tape of Black single waaay back in 97. Yes,cassette.

[@kennyregiecyadingus]

I have that same tape when I was just kid !

[@MCRUE78]

@@kennyregiecyadingus me too! The one I got had the cassette case that opened like a cigarette pack

[@GotLove4All]

I would love to hear Morgan in a jazz/fusion band. He's an incredible drummer.

[@fitzgerald6466]

He actually did go to a musical collage for jazz so that would be cool

[@fitzgerald6466]

And he is amazing your right

[@dudemanaric]

One of my favorite drummers.

[@kennyregiecyadingus]

@@fitzgerald6466 I did not know that ! He’s my favorite for sure and never would of guessed that he studied fusion Jazz. Normally guys with his style maybe amazing at that hard hitting metal/rock pocket playing but wouldn’t be good great at jazz being so different . I never knew he could play jazz as well

[@kennyregiecyadingus]

Very true ! Tough for any rock drummer to be versatile in jazz it’s just such different technique

[@Bearlyontime]

I always come back here when I want to really appreciate benchmark talent, Morgan Rose is simply amazing 🥁

[@ranicakhalsa9999]

I first saw Sevendust on tour with Korn in Phoenix AZ back in 2003 when I was 23. This dummer was absolutely amazing! Put on a kick ass show!🤟🏼👍🏼👌🏼

[@kennyregiecyadingus]

That’s awesome memory to have I’m sure ! First show I ever saw them was for their release of Home Album at 9:30 club in DC. Always great show with them!

[@saintnuggz2210]

and this my friends, is why his drum part in the song "A Song for Chi" is the best part of the whole song. Animal

[@aprild9577]

I love splinter! Morgan is my favorite drummer. Can't wait to meet him in May

[@ronniepena1587]

Suppose to do this in SA next month. I just want to watch Morgan play........Thanks for the video!

[@meharvey747]

He is a bad man. My favorite drummer. Period

[@jlagraba]

One of my hero’s of drumming

[@kashaprewett1296]

Dam Morgan is 50 yea old and drums with more energy than most 20 year olds !!!

[@the_minimalistic_adventure]

Yep. He's still a beast and hits super hard. But let it fool you. The dude is falling apart on the inside, literally. His joints are shot from years of playing this way!

[@J-Rock462]

@@the_minimalistic_adventure What do you think his most recent venture in the Hospital was about? Glad he's doing better, but it seems like it was pretty serious

[@remnantrevelations7413]

Yeah he's one of the best players right now. In my opinion anyway.

[@knotsnights6940]

Playing drums is a better workout than most gyms. Provided a musician can avoid the pitfalls of disease, drugs, and alcohol, they've got bodies that can live a long time and what's more, a *reason* to keep living.

[@knotsnights6940]

Imagine how the 20-year-olds whom Morgan inspired are going to play when they're 50. "We stand on the shoulders of giants...."

[@drummerguyron]

I'm exhausted just watching him..

[@kennyregiecyadingus]

And he was hung over early in morning lol

[@OVERKILL_PINBALL]

Morgan is one of my top 5 drummers easy

[@crazywisdom2]

Love his beat. How he splices that symbol!!~

[@synr25]

my dude beats his kit like it owes him money... thats tough 🤘

[@zolitariglussey6302]

you can hear it.......... Bitch!! pay da man!!

[@kennyregiecyadingus]

Damn right and for his age still doesn’t let up ! Drums are meant to be beaten like that my motto lol

[@stevericardo_drummer]

SIIIIIIICCCC!!!!!!!! amazing drummer!!!

[@LeinTV]

Love it!! Just found ths band!

[@kennyregiecyadingus]

This is one of the few bands I have to see every time they come around . One of the greatest live shows in my opinion . Not only great music and great live they are all really great guys and treat their fans more like family . If you ever get chance to see them live no doubt do it !!!

[@DV87777]

You're in for a ride. I recommend all albums. Alpha and Next.. animosity... Home.... Seasons... I mean ya can't go wrong.

[@trentonpriestdrums2015]

This was so awesome!!! Wanted to video but wasnt sure if it would piss him off or not. Glad you caught it!

[@kennyregiecyadingus]

Lol I know feeling that’s why stood in corner back and if you can here when he sees it he says all you caught me . Pulse it was so early and he was so hungover even more impressive

[@rosemarygutierrez7551]

Went to a drum clinic bad ass love the drums

[@Captain1674]

absolutely goated

[@davidsilveria2823]

He's a beast

[@zolitariglussey6302]

1:29........ love those floor tom rolls.......... china Ride......... hell, I love it all!!!!

[@LeoLopesLoko]

Groove man!

[@derrickrobertson3334]

Wonder how many cymbals he goes thru per tour? Haha I love it

[@kennyregiecyadingus]

I just know I couldn’t afford it lol

[@auto_5]

A lot, probably. But then again he does hit them perfectly so who knows….

[@davidscott41]

Great drummer I just want to see more

[@alxluthor]

My God that footwork...

[@kennyregiecyadingus]

Right? Past few recent albums I feel his footwork keeps getting even more crazier !

[@daveredfern8258]

Intense. Brilliant

[@jdogdaddy]

Glad Morgan went back to a 6-piece kit w/ two up-top. Freakin' groove mast-uhh!!!

[@philpritt9626]

Most underrated drummer ever

[@kennyregiecyadingus]

He is but my other favorite drummer John Paul from Clutch i believe is most underrated my opinion. Different style but dude has been killing it for so many years strong more than majority of other bands and never gets recognized ever ! Love those two drummer just different styles q

[@eriklarson9137]

The word underrated just means good now. Thanks goofs.

[@thundersnare]

That was fun!! Woohoo!!!

[@Berbs73]

That snare has the cure for cancer.

[@kennyregiecyadingus]

The moment I heard him hit that snare my ears lit up! It’s not even going through the mix. So of course the very next day I had to buy that snare drum and paid 900 bucks for the pearl reference brass snare drum. Best snare I Ever had by far. Fat sounding easy to control no ring and it’s heavy as hell lol

[@drumtum81]

Human beings weren't designed to be this good at anything

[@albertofalzoi1541]

a monster, period

[@drums4life80]

Who the hell gives this a thumbs down! 🤟👍

[@tarareed1721]

Love it! ❤️ I shared. Hope i have permission. 🙏🏻

[@timgruesen4018]

today i realized i was morgan rose style as a drummer.....great day

[@miketothefitz]

Ahahah “FUCK YEAH” right at the ending

[@ericbassett9205]

Sweet!

[@thvtsydneylyf3th077]

is morgan still with sevendust?

[@kennyregiecyadingus]

Absolutely!

[@Presidentialrun2028]

Definitely top 10 drummers in the world.

[@JeremyDok77]

Am I the only one who sang every vocal in their head while watching this?? I'm also a drummer. ❤

[@eriklarson9137]

Looks like you are the only one.

[@knreal]

So he let you record? I’m suppose to be doing this in Chicago. Just making sure it’s cool. Great footage!

[@kennyregiecyadingus]

Ken Real There was a lot of things they let us do that the email they sent says you can’t do haha. They made it sound really strict but when we got there it was so laid back they even let us do the whole meet and greet after and that was supposed to be a completely separate package haha . Also if you are planning on taking drum sticks and pad like the itinerary says don’t bother . Morgan was awesome about that. He said the “nerds at management wrote that . I’m not gonna have you guys sitting here doing paradiddles when I don’t even do that” haha. Have fun !

[@knreal]

Kenny, can’t thank you enough for telling me all that. I really appreciate it brother. And way to go on the meet and greet! I bought the package already too and it’s money well spent. Rock on bro!!

[@beetlejews]

Where’s the crowd?

[@kennyregiecyadingus]

This was before the show . This was drum clinic he offered for few dates during the tour

[@beetlejews]

@@kennyregiecyadingus thanks bro

[@kosta1605]

his feet are so fast. I like how the black dude at 2:28 is like "what in the fuck, how is he doing that?".

[@nickhansen4490]

I want that China! Can someone tell me what kind of China he uses?

[@Lchavez-qi1vv]

Holy China amigo by sabian it's amazing!

[@Lchavez-qi1vv]

@Rick Flanagan nah is the holy China it has holes

[@leopardcubpupkryky6940]

Crap sabian junk.

[@kennyregiecyadingus]

His snare sounded phenomenal in person not even mic’ed . So I had to spend $900 on the same Pearl Reference Brass snare . Best snare ever had !!

[@hugorezende199]

Um prefering his sabiam cymbals (maybe). Holy China is a true great cymbal. Also his hihat.

[@mikestein1024]

Dam Morgan's gonna need to take some Geritol on tour with him next year lol !!!!

[@lisaleonherbert4189]

Omfg maaan

[@woodentulike2no]

Clinic? Something tells me if it was an actual Clinic there would be more than three or four people attending

[@robertb.4202]

Shit! Did he need a new drum kit after that beating?

[@nathanwalsh3028]

True showman and total goofball but don't let that fool you because he will totally fuck you up on the drums!!!

[@jasondrcelik2811]

More cow bell.. Please do make up date for jannus

[@knotsnights6940]

I wanna be Morgan's next wife.

[@leopardcubpupkryky6940]

All 2 people that showed up look really impressed LOL

[@HolidayKirk]

Is that Sully Erna?

[@kennyregiecyadingus]

Lol Sully wishes he could play like him or even Shannon Larkin .

[@leovigiloesparza7412]

Perdón pero mi like va para pearl y zildjian. ¿Es necesario tanto castigo para los instrumentos?

[@kennyregiecyadingus]

Haha! Im huge Pearl guy as well I own reference pure love it . He used to use zildjian but switched to Sabian which personally im not fan of . But to answer your question about all that punishment necessary ? I think that really all depends on type of music and atmosphere . However I was always taught that drums are meant to be beaten!!! That to me shows pure feeling the music I’ve always enjoyed hard hitting drummers but only in that style of music . As he’s gotten older he has laid back little by creating illusion sometimes he’s hitting really hard but also pulling back little sometimes . I myself have always been naturally a hard hitter and enjoy the energy! That’s one show you go to and majority of the people have their eyes glued on drummer . Especially at his age there’s not many drummers out there anymore at that age that are hard hitters anymore . Guys like Shannon Larkin in early days before Godsmack helped influence a lot of this style that so many rock drummers take from and don’t know it however Morgan has taken it to whole other level and done his own thing I just think Shannon was one of the earlier guys to play similar hard hitting style . I miss the days when Sevendust toured with Snot before Lynn Strait past because not a lot of people know but Snot drummer Jamie Miller (Now Bad Religion) both played very similar in my opinion in some ways and fed of each other . I think they pushed each other in there energetic style . There’s genres of music that hard hitting wouldn’t do music justice but when it comes to hard hitting in pocket hard rock/metal I’d much rather enjoy watching that over drummer who doesn’t live up to the energy of the music . But then there are guys like John Paul from Clutch who for his style and type of music he hits very controlled and light that fits their music so well. So in my opinion all depends on music . But hell yeah if your playing hard rock/metal those drums are meant to be beaten in my opinion!!!

[@TheCrumbleOne]

Man, his poor cymbals

[@robertheflin2400]

Not sure why everyone is so amazed by Morgan, pretty much an average drummer

[@burnthedead13]

right so just because he doesn't do 64th note blast beats makes him not good...fuck outta here. morgan is a beast

[@jedandmissymartin1891]

show me another drummer with such power and stamina... he is not as complex as danney carey, but he is damn good

[@kennyregiecyadingus]

Visually and his timing is amazing ! Her be first tell ya not be the most technical drummers out there ! Of course there’s drummers out there that way more technical. But I don’t Care ! I’d take hard hitting pocket player with kick ass live showmanship anytime! But some a lot of his newer albums have stepped up big time with footwork and fills. Fun to watch for sure !!!!