Performance Spotlight - Gregg Bissonette

[@hermanmelville3871]

His ability to play multiple styles of music and rhythms damn near authentically is astounding. This is a real musician and master of his craft.

[@LanceCampeau]

The dynamics... the dynamics... the dynamics.... awesome.

[@s0nspark-public]

That was one of the most well-rounded solos I have ever heard! Awesome!

[@zenodio3D]

This kit sounds absolutely amazing!

[@infinitecreativityondrums8367]

One of my favorite drummers of all time since I was a kid and he's still improving innovating and it looks like he discovered the fountain of youth!

[@kgamaseg]

Really nice tone on those drums! Excellent resonance! + Gregg's phrasing = An awesome listening experience.

[@paulemma8125]

Greg I seen this vid several times. Your playing is just infectious as is the happiness you always bring to the party. Thanks Greg God bless you.

[@Hiramb100]

I bought a Mapex Pro M kit about 12 years ago after watching Gregg play live quite a few times both in Japan and LA because back then he was playing Mapex Orion. I even took a lesson from him in 2003. Always very polite, fun, very humble, respectful, and great attitude. Thanks for sharing what you do! You're the best of the best!

[@saskgeese]

Drum solos usually bore the hell out of me but watching a master like Gregg in action is breathtaking...a refreshing change from the 'bang crash wallop' merchants!!

[@00ipodman00]

ive been playing for 8 years and this is the first time ive ever seen someone play on the bottom head of a snare

[@marcceleste474]

Buddy Rich and Louie Bellson both did it in the 50's....

[@klistarf]

Long ago, when i was a beginner, i would play the bottom snare head when i broke the batter head cuz i couldn't afford to replace it. Lol! But, i did it cuz (as much as i had no money) i didn't realise you shouldn't. It soon becomes deformed, with small dents and pock marks etc. Notice how Gregg only hits it lightly, for that reason. Let me just add that Gregg nails it here, as usual. He is a stunning player, and this really made me smile, as Greggs' playing always does! Nice one... \m/ (:o)

[@jalexalaine3201]

Love this guy. Not just the most versatile drummer ever but such a talented clinician.

[@fynleydobsondrums7206]

U serious ?? Not versatile ? Hahaha

[@jalexalaine3201]

You must have misread my post. He can play just about any genre.

[@fynleydobsondrums7206]

Shit sorry man, Dyslexia haha

[@tictocbang7443]

One of the few players who has all the technique in the world, yet all you hear is feel. Sublime playing.

[@Mr01Parrot]

Superb; Gregg is up there with Weckl, Colaiuta etc. Truly one of the great players and highly regarded in the biz. He is also one of the nicest guys you could meet and is incredibly generous with his time.

[@bmphil3400]

Those cymbal choices are pure class........

[@drphilosopherdrummer]

This solo is a musical work of art, an entertaining masterpiece.

[@Dinostriadrums]

Gracias Gregg!! Tu creatividad, tu feeling, tu desplante, tu técnica, tu musicalidad y pasión.

[@larrytate1657]

Man those drums sound great.

[@larrytate1657]

Which shell is this? Dixon maple?

[@dogmart]

@@larrytate1657 Yes, Dixon "Ultra Maple" shells: 6 ply, 4mm thick.

[@mikelealbadrummer]

Amazing Gregg, one of the most versatile drummers.

[@ruicvt]

Fantastic. Full of lovely details. Top.

[@HxCEtErNaL]

Met this guy! Incredible drummer!!!!!

[@drumstud4u]

you gotta love the seamless segues between the different grooves...

[@monstermash5507]

Drums sound amazing - especially the bass drum.

[@andrewt248]

I was thinking the same, but the toms. Still nothing sounds as good on a tom drum as a 421.

[@toddlavigne6441]

Greg's versatility is amazing

[@sexandskateandrocknroll4741]

Thanks Gregg. I specially love your work with Jason Becker.

[@Bluefank1]

love it, sounding great, so much grooovin and clear, a real master, thank´s Gregg!

[@slingerland49]

Very cool. He's got all his signature tricks in here. I'd love to get that ladder pattern down (rh lf lh rf). It sounds so raunchy and smooth at the same time. Slick, smart, talented player and showman.

[@crimsun7186]

Well, at this point, he has played all the Blushdas t hat Tony Williams have played in his entire career at this point.

[@lordmagnussen1573]

Damn this is playing drums! A superb balanced and interesting solo! Genius

[@blazesphazes]

His kit sounds AMAZING.

[@kyloken]

You don't get much better than Greg. I had the privilege of meeting him at NAMM but never saw him live. I would have loved seeing him with Vai, Billy and DLR!!!!!

[@kyloken]

That was NAMM 1991

[@ohrid59mk76]

+Kenny Rhodes 1991 !!!???

[@GritsNDesu]

I forgot Dixon was a company. That's a pretty nice kit.

[@larrytate1657]

Forgot just how good Greg was by watching him teach a few basic lessons on drum channel. Amazing job Greg.

[@diogosoares7691]

From Brazil, Gregg is the best for a long time because he is a singular drummer just like Weckl Chambers Colaiuta ... ... ...

[@filr6465]

That looked like fun! Makes me wanna go down and hit my drums!

[@rhythmista7707]

I hear some of Gadd in his playing.. Gregg is a superbly versatile drummer. That snare flip he did was nothing short of original.. Incredible !!

[@guillearacenag]

Hace 29 años supe que existía Gregg, ví un solo de 1992 en VHS😁 (con una Pearl más linda que el Sol), y vuelvo a confirmar que "El Gringo" es más versátil que la Aspirina😂. Pedazo de técnica, dinámicas refinadas, pulso impecable y "cañonazo de sonido" (por ejemplo, en "War" de Satriani), un groove "contagioso", "buen gusto" evidente en la musicalidad de su "toque" en el instrumento y también respecto a cada sección del tema que tenga por delante. Más encima, te "hace cagar de la risa". MAESTRAZO🤗👏👏👏. Saludos desde Chile🇨🇱.

[@pumpdumpster]

A master at work! Or just enjoying himself. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😁

[@Ben-Jamminalot]

I love the double bass & sixtuplet at the 230-241 mark.

[@ricotheque]

I loved the last rythm (11:05 to 11:20) so cool and many other parts as well! congrats

[@MusiciansOnTheRecord]

One of the best drummers on the planet!

[@jonn443]

That A Custom Crash sounds incredible.

[@SONORSQ2guy]

This solo is amazing!

[@vickibressler3215]

Gregg Bissonette Is The Best!

[@mickgentry8128]

Absolute Master of the craft!

[@tatbaz1]

Such a musical drummer

[@dr.ksukelessons4397]

One of the more musical drummers out there.

[@andrewt248]

Gregg is awesome, the kit sounds great, but my man just went heel-to-toe on the hats.

[@therealawakener7]

Gregg is simply one of the best ever!

[@lopezmotorsports]

Good Lord above! This awesome!!!!

[@nordikax]

Gregg rules thy kit and is such a cool dude!

[@ShartimusPrime]

A legend in my life because of Count Bubba.

[@BionicleSaurus]

+ShartimusPrime Shartimus, are you a drummer, man?

[@holdendeshawn835]

A trick : watch series on flixzone. I've been using it for watching all kinds of movies lately.

[@MimrodSponge]

I love this man!

[@michaelfeighan8914]

man i would love a transcription of the beginning of the solo, amazing!

[@quickchopsdrums6606]

he is one of my best....always

[@raffa1983]

HIS CONTROL o.O True legend plays

[@Aqualad2097]

I could never play as controlled + dynamically soft + strongly as this guy and still do some crazy fills beats and all thus legendly workings he's a wizard!!!!

[@craigoliver1611]

The 9:27 mark just shook me! AMAZING

[@charliecontrino1626]

Awesome as usual!

[@mattvdh]

so many jam packed grooves!

[@Joesfosterdogs]

them drums sound awesome...wow

[@PintSizedJacob]

Amazing solo! God damn!

[@tedweddell758]

You make it look easy.

[@davidmcinnes7109]

It feels good to call gregg my teacher man

[@pepitochavez]

5:09 flipped the snare upside down and took my whole world with it

[@HughMorristheJoker]

Nice groove, grooves

[@myonecent]

Phenomenal!

[@jjones4662]

Brilliant!!!!!!

[@jberger60]

I LOVE this guy!

[@Zeusren]

Gregg es bien versátil en sus estilos al tocar por eso me agrada mucho, lo he visto haciendo jazz, funck, metal , y en todos maneja siempre su tecnica

[@adamjudis]

Off the charts!!!

[@zacdrake]

He's a great player and extremely versatile! It just felt like a "here's everything I can do condensed into 12 minutes" video. While I'm sure he has much more up his sleeve or in his pocket, it just felt that way. Wish I could play that well.

[@sycingenieriatube]

wow.. excelente

[@blackfunkydrummer1]

Beautiful.

[@eduardobruschicardoso572]

Amazing toms tuning and technique, man!

[@Drbob90]

Been playing drums for 32 years. my question ...Is Greg left handed? It is true talent what he does with his left hand. Wow.

[@DenEz_TV]

In "Private Lesson" video Gregg said he only plays left foot first when playing double bass. But I think, he is right-handed.

[@rebop73]

Graaandeeeee.... Yeah Gregg

[@drumazinggreek729]

his druming is cupturing!

[@jeremiahlewis700]

It's nice to see Greg tear it up on a small kit. 😎😎😎

[@_LucaDiMaggio_]

Great Weasley of Harry Potter 👏👏👏

[@Nickropolis]

Judging by the sound of the kit, you made a good move Gregg.

[@ryanplays]

BRILLIANT

[@DonChato12]

Awesome solo. Small kit. Not so many cymbals, and I was hooked for 12 minutes.

[@orti1283]

Holy shit, I didn't realize it was 12 minutes long until I saw your comment, I'm glad youtube suggested this

[@LUISMIGUEL-ce5mb]

Yo tengo esa batería y suena una brutalidad, nada que envidiar a otras marcas 😎🥁✌️

[@garberwarren]

Those Dixon drums sound great! Wish someone sold them near me?

[@NarvieIsADrumma]

Honestly you can get almost any drums sounding good! Not long ago i applied some newer heads and retuned my brothers horrible CB Drums kit but after about an hour of tuning i made it sound playable! It's all about your tuning and having good heads! :D

[@Frank1979Zappa]

Kinda old school approach to a drum solo, but, hey, is that why I paid attention for full 12 minutes? Normally after 3 or 4 minutes of "boom bang badash badash bang bang bang rrrrrrrrrrrroooaaarr badash!" I'm out. This told me a little story, I couldn't stop listening. Funny.

[@ВалерийГорохов-т4у]

браво!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DiegoAvila1]

Amo a este hombre

[@bartolemeo]

Finesse....

[@robertociai6205]

Go Greg!

[@meyem770]

great Gregg

[@vittoriopetrina9937]

WOW

[@paulpalavecino3360]

Great playing as always Gregg does but I'm confused with the sticking in 2:28. Anyone knows?

[@gooneybird47]

+paul palavecino meneses Linear 32nd notes...16th note singles w/the hands, & filling in the "up beat" 32nds w/the feet (using a double pedal). It's the best way that I can describe it. Hope it helps.

[@paulpalavecino3360]

Thanks bud so the sticking is R hand R foot L hand L foot an so on, right? It sounds really tight, so good.

[@gooneybird47]

+paul palavecino meneses That's it...you've got it.

[@MikeB-oo9bj]

+paul palavecino meneses Actually it goes Right hand, left foot, left hand right foot and so on.

[@pepitochavez]

+paul palavecino meneses not sure if it's R foot or L foot first but he's just doing 16th note single strokes with hands and filling the spaces (upbeats) with 16th note straight double bass (RLRL or LRLR)

[@billboquet3314]

pro mark 4 ever

[@johnedmunddols]

O.M.G!

[@stikkman61]

Why can't I download this vid?

[@manuc5497]

He's so good.

[@alexanderfedorovich5107]

Why did he switch to Dixon drums???

[@00ipodman00]

10:40 - 11:05 i came

[@lorenzmuller3542]

why?

[@petermende4596]

Läuft. 😀

[@Bluebird-us-Music]

Like drumming

[@terratremuit4757]

I thought he used Mapex? Did he switch to Dixon or is he using Dixon just in this video?

[@shank0022]

Recently switched to Dixon because he got a deal that was better than what Mapex gave him.

[@terratremuit4757]

Oh cool, Dixons back!

[@TheFratHouse69]

They should of noticed the cow bell hiding the view of the base kick.