Nigel Olsson | Drum Cam | Elton John | Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour

On the eve of #eltonjohn last ever Australia show of his final world tour #goodbyeyellowbrickroad. I thought now would be an appropriate time to share some of the footage I took of the three concerts I was lucky enough to see on this farewell tour in 2023 and also some footage from the #.goodbyeyellowbrickroadtour in 2020 pre covid.
This video #drumcam is dedicated to the great #nigelolsson one of my favorite drummers in the world. Elton's long-time drummer since 1971. I have tried to capture the drums and percussion mainly in this footage to see the master Ray, Nigel, and John at work. What a treat to see this band multiple times on their last ever world tour, in my opinion, one of the greatest live bands touring the world still today. It is one thing to hear the records but to witness this band live is next level. 50 years of playing sold-out stadiums is not something you can teach.
#eltonfarewelltour #eltonfarewelltour #goodbyeyellowbrickroad #nigelolsson #eltonjohndrummer #raycooper
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the lyrics to every single Elton John songs are mesmerizing.. explosive, powerful, well thought of, and amazing..... NO ONE has come close this genius... he told the story in a song.... BERNIE AND ELTON...The BEST,,..

[@meotv2336]

The mighty Nigel on drums we love you

[@annabrown8996]

Yes I totally agree

[@vennettegloud3128]

He just gets better and better! Love the way he jumps an eight to the 4th beat on the first and 3rd endings of the chorus of “Saturday”! Such a pleasure to hear him and to have worked with him over the years as well! He’s a marvelous person as well as the most elegant rock drummer I’ve ever known! I truly miss Dee Murray!

[@annabrown8996]

And thank you you tube 👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ nigel you are the best ever 👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@annabrown8996]

Thanks for liking my comment and I will take it to the limit that every word fits both 👍🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Nigel and👍🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟you tube, both forever 🙏👍💕💕

[@annacisneros9434]

Epic!!

[@meotv2336]

Just wanna add,theres something supernatural on that stage and in that room,agree??

[@PocketPercussion]

Incredible isn’t it! A band who has been playing together for so many years. Thanks for watching :)

[@ralphcrisp2896]

"Roger that, meotv2336." We're in orbit here.

[@OttoByOgraffey]

I guess I missed the drum cam.

[@PocketPercussion]

Thanks for subscribing 👌🏼

[@andrewsandoz8005]

Nigel Olson and Ray Cooper are very average players, nothing outstanding only that they played with EJ.

[@ApeLikeCreature]

What??? You must be smoking crack. You have no clue.

[@Andy_1964]

I once had a conversation with Nigel where he told me that he never considered himself a particularly good drummer but he did consider himself very lucky to have been in the right place at the right time with the right sound to be successful...if Nigel drew any comparisons of himself to other drummers it was with Ringo Starr and Charlie Watts who were in their own right part of their own bands overall sound as opposed to being brilliant virtuoso's.. Nigel's part in the Elton John band wasn't just a unique drumming style, it was that combined with his vocal harmonies that gave Elton's music a very distinctive sound especially in Elton's most successful years...

[@andrewsandoz8005]

@Andy_1964 absolutely. He laid down a rock steady, no frills basic beat. Probably what Elton and the producers wanted to hear. On Eltons' "Tumbleweed Connection" LP, he uses a studio drummer called Rodger Pope. The drumming on Burn Down the Mission is very tasty, especially the small solo or drum break.

[@llschnitz]

Ray Cooper has played with many many different artists including Eric Clapton. His tambourine rolls are epic. I'm not an expert on percussion, but I don't think he can be considered average.