Poison Live, Raw and Uncut_Rikki Rockett drum solo_12

[@vincegregorits6185]

I met Rikki in 1983 in the Merton, Harrisburg PA. The following year, he had the courage to get out of this town and go for it. Just look at what would have been lost if he stayed here. An amazing talent, and killer drummer.

[@jenniferanne4143]

Most Poison songs are pretty straight forward rockers, so you only get to hear Rikki do a few fills here and there and maybe a big ending of fills. So its so cool when he does his solo, and really goes crazy on drums !

[@germanomosconi392]

Much better than I have ever expected. I liked this a bunch, actually. Quite groovy, too!

[@danfitzpatrick4112]

That tone is friggin PERFECT! Love it!

[@kevincady5613]

It’s amazing how many drummer incorporate Neil Pearts solo into their own.

[@apieceofdirt4681]

Hahahaha I was thinking the same thing. That said, he has improved since his heyday. A lot. Personally I wish he was this good back in the day. Maybe I would’ve taken them more serious as musicians than pretty boys.

[@davidmathes6730]

He made an ugly Barbie doll...but a solid drummer!

[@jordiruiz4323]

More than an influence, it seems like a full-fledged plagiarism, although it must be recognized that even plagiarizing Neil is not easy at all.

[@benjaminleimkuhler6812]

I always took him for a Peter Criss level drummer. But he actually has some chops. This definitely reminded me of parts of Neil’s solos.

[@StupidEarthlings]

One of the most underrated drummers ever. Not because hes the 'best drummer ever", but hes waaaay better than he gets credit for. (Thats what underrated means, btw).

[@PoisonDanie]

I've seen these guys in concert plenty of times. Love Rikki's solos'.

[@blnd4414]

He knows his stage.This is what makes a concert.

[@rebelrocker7494]

Love Rikki & His Playing🤘🖤🥁

[@ericmackinnon6669]

Fucking awesome I'm 50 now I remember seeing poison in 89 and 90 and I will never forget those concerts I love these guys always will they are true rockers every one of em

[@headbangermetal5929]

great drummer, the most talented of the band

[@biggstile]

True

[@Livetowin65]

Underrated drummer, i love this solo. really cool

[@joeburton1232]

Underrated?????..good lord..Lars Ulrich is almost as bad

[@robpaxson4455]

@@joeburton1232 why is he bad?

[@toddroy7289]

Dude has gotten better..love it.

[@michelleloader5560]

It amazing ❤

[@biggstile]

As a non Poison fan, I am a fan of this.

[@jasoncrambone4898]

I always loved Ricks drum solos. They have a groove to them. I don't care how technical it is, it's just fucking cool.

[@birchply023]

Drums sound amazing an look beautiful

[@laszlocarreidas9548]

Entertaining. He did better than I thought.

[@toddzeller5898]

Gotta love those stock loops from the roland spd-Sq

[@Hollyweirdification]

Rickki Rocket is not only a kick ass drummer, but a black belt in martial arts and can whip some ass!!!!

[@sappermade6012]

Yes! Killer

[@Darkknight-cd5hg]

He is an amaZing drummer!

[@matthewbreeden7748]

God I love that snare sound does anyone know how he tunes that drum

[@cymbalkiller6233]

So. That rocked. 2 thumbs up, Mr. R.

[@streetsshallprovide2029]

Lots of Tommy Aldridge moves in the mix here....

[@davidhays6286]

HE IS FUCKING AWESOME

[@steelersrock1011]

I think Rikki Rockett still kicks ass on those drums ..he was good in poison and hes still got it ..the Rockett keeps rocking

[@StevieG1103]

I just read in the N.Y. daily news that he's battling cancer. Prayers for a full recovery.

[@RyanSheehan64]

Okay so he's not quite Neil Peart but that was one hell of a solo, he's damn good no question about that :)

[@markdemell3717]

I was surprised at how good he is ,bravo Rikki.

[@SXI96]

That snare sounds fantastic, just the sound I need

[@JD-bd5rd]

Rockett Drums are the sh-t!

[@dylanakent]

Love Rikki!

[@drummer7344]

I don’t remember him being that good in the 80’s

[@THECLARENCES]

Awesome! xoxo The Clarences

[@BILL-yq6vq]

Hop on em !! rikki ricket !!!!!!

[@d.j.robinson9424]

go brother go, I'll see you in Florida 😇😎😉😀

[@DaveSpinn]

Anybody know how old Rikki Rockett is?

[@NickTheStick12]

Dave Spinn 52 ;)

[@davidhays6286]

@@NickTheStick12 REALLY HE DOESN'T LOOK LIKE IT

[@Cru16saders]

Great drum solo!!! Fucking awesome!!!!

[@MWorsa]

The best.

[@AdrianVelasquez-zt1zf]

Mi veneno

[@MrBeblis]

What happened to his drum brand, he is with DW now

[@s-t-u9483]

Ladies and gentlemen, mister Chris Griffin on the drums!!

[@JimHubbard-j7o]

I love Ricky rocket but tell me he didn't copy rush?

[@JeffSmith-it4tm]

Rush copied others

[@kenpeffley9427]

Lots of Neil Peart drum riffs..

[@freepressright]

A surprisingly decent drummer. Definitely much better than one would expect being "Poison's drummer."

[@kevincady5613]

basically a watered down version of Peart's early 90's solo compilation which by todays standards is pretty basic stuff. Check out Steve Lange or Dylan Elise latest to see where drumming has progressed to . . it will blow you away.

[@Brandonfunky]

every musicians have their own individual and way of how to express themselves through their music.it's not always about how fast how diffcult or compllicated u can perform or play however it goes with his passion and enthusiasm combined.yet of course the long period of hard working on his drum.if his playing touches the bottom of someone's mind then he's already successful.the most delicious foods aren't always made by the expensive ingredients!!!

[@sergioponce1317]

exactly, to each its own.

[@magicman322]

This is rock-solid by any standard in any era and fits the band and crowd he's playing to. Judging him fairly? Not even close. But hey, there's a elitist dick in every crowd ready to take a Poison cheap shot so, I'm not blown away by that.

[@joshuageoghegan2379]

A little bit Alan Whiteish at times. I notice he is on DW again. I thought he'd be playing his brand still.

[@GGBundy]

We get it Jose. He turned. 52 five months ago.

[@patton303]

Lol. Ok.

[@richardchase3658]

Not a fan but his drums sound great

[@tomazzi007]

Every head has is stick .. 😂

[@rawkinj6609]

Better than Lars!

[@evomink]

Drum solos are so ridiculous. The only ones worth watching are Tommy Lee’s.

[@Carriesaglock]

This is way better than any Tommy Lee solo I ever saw. Tommy Lee is barely mediocre.

[@evomink]

@@Carriesaglock Ok sure… Because Rikki is known for being such a virtuoso. Honestly, I like them both, but you cannot compare the two when it comes to musicianship and showmanship. Tommy wins every time. He flew his drums through arenas on a roller coaster for god sakes. He is also known for being a solid musician. Rikki had to have professional drummers come in and play his parts while recording Look What The Cat Dragged In.

[@GGBundy]

Is this Rikki Rockett?? He's actually a decent drummer. I guess now he's older and he ain't got those silly outfits and makeup on, he can NOW concentrate on being a decent musician.

[@NickTheStick12]

dude? that was the style that time lol :)

[@STIXAHOY]

you are right a lot if these glamsters are focussed on music now even Tommy Lee

[@kevincady5613]

Good drummer with sings, soloing is not his strength.