R.I.P. Master Drummer Dom Famularo

[@drumteacher43]

I was also one of Doms students for over 15 yrs. but he was so much more! We became very close friends and I spoke with him almost weekly. I loved him with all my heart and was just at his birthday party in August! I spoke with him just 4 days ago. It was heartbreaking as he knew what was coming. He told me to be kind to people and keep his spirit alive by teaching and being a figure in the drumming community! I will never forget our last conversation. I will miss him and cherish every call every moment with him every drum event we attended and every story he told me!! Rip my dear friend! Thanks for doing this video it means a lot and I can tell it’s from the heart ❤️ ❤😢

[@romangarcia608]

how lucky you were to have been one his students and a friend of his. to say his passing is a huge loss is a massive understatement to say the least. 🙏🏼

[@drumteacher43]

@@romangarcia608 thanks very much! His loss is huge! Drumming world and world in general. Mon Oct 9th is the first of many memorials taking place for Dom in Smithtown NY

[@Topjunkie-r4s]

Awesome and loving story. Thank you sharing this. Means a lot.

[@Thedrummersalmanac]

Thanks for sharing your experience with Dom…

[@binkwood]

Noooo!!!! There will never be a more positive motivation in the drumming world!

[@dd007x]

So sad indeed. I saw him at a clinic in Wellington, New Zealand in 1994 age 21. I am 50 now. Still remember it. A great guy, drummer, positive and kind.

[@drumlover1687]

What a terrible loss for the drumming community worldwide. He was one of (if not possibly the greatest) drum educators and ambassadors of all time! RIP Mr. Famularo.

[@josephkirsch4650]

What a loss! I was lucky enough to take lessons from Dom at the Long Island Drum Center back in the late 80s. What an inspiration to all he met. Not only in the drumming community, but in life. Sail on Dom!

[@rick3747]

A wonderful, happy guy. My drum teacher took lessons for twice weekly for 7 years with Dom and still got yearly "tuneups."😊 RIP Dom

[@ChrisPernaDrums]

💔 He leaves a huge hole in our community. Stellar human.

[@harrisongudzik8934]

Dom was a personal friend of mine man helped raise me. The drumming community is amazing much love to you great too see how much me meant to the rest of the world

[@bizeeibrahim]

Rest in peace Dom. This is a huge loss to drumming community. His passion for drum & education will be remembered.

[@elusive1970]

I met Dom briefly a few years ago after a drum clinic. He was a great drummer and also a very warm and genuine human being. He took time to talk to me about one of my questions which I thought was very kind of him. I always thought of him with respect. God speed Dom you did well sir

[@phillyboy8435]

My heart goes out to him and his family, what a wonderful man. I had the chance thanks to a very good guy I know to take a class with Dom and his energy and enthusiasm and love for the drums you cannot measure. He's an absolute solid guy youd always want to be around.❤ love ya Dom and fam

[@Dr_CoMFS]

Dom was the ambassador of drumming, hands down. You will be missed my friend !

[@aristotle5698]

I loved Dom, had a nice little convo with him, and he was just delightful

[@xsydor26]

It's good to have a teacher like him. He's so into it.

[@gojurymusichem]

Dom such a great drummer and human being. Rest In Peace Dom.

[@BBTV56k]

Such a huge loss, Dom was a massive talent and a great man, he will be missed, RIP sir. Nice tribute also 👍

[@paisteformula6021]

Such a great man on all levels. Some years ago I had the golden opportunity of a pretty much one to one masterclass with Dom on hi hat fanning, only it wasn't on an actual hi hat... It was using 2 rolled up drumfest program brochures whilst waiting in the queue to get in! He engaged with everyone in that queue and he was the host for that event. I'll never forget that!! RIP Dom!!

[@atomicsun72]

RIP Dom. Condolences to his family, friends and the entire drum community. I was lucky enough to see a live clinic by Dom here in Australia. At the beginning Dom invited anyone there 12yrs old or younger to come and watch from the front of the stage. A great gesture that epitomized Dom's brilliant personality. One of the greats.

[@JohnBennett-h3m]

So saddened by this… Dom you will be missed but your life and drum lessons will live in so many of us. RIP brother.

[@snorhyveln]

This Teaching you were undergoing from him was really something! Just what he talks about.. posture and attitude.. 👍

[@balfit]

I never had the opportunity to meet him, but seeing some of his videos, his enthusiasm and love for drumming radiated from every single second of them. Rest in peace Dom, playing the forever drums ❤

[@stixplayer]

😮😞 As a Long Islander this hurts.CANCER SUCKS!

[@efafe4972]

rip. he deserved to live a long life

[@hecbiz75]

You're SO LUCKY to have been his student. I only recently discovered Dom through Drumeo. His demeanor, his passion, his wit, his humor...what a fantastic human. R.I.P. Dom.

[@richgordon497]

Say it isn't so! His son just got married. My condolences to his family. R.I.P. Dom.

[@digperspectives]

Dom was such a beautiful person. I've always been inspired by him and his love for drums, education, and people. Rest in peace.

[@johncopeland3826]

Mr Dom ! What a gentleman , what a talent and what a smile ...loved all of his interviews .RIP .

[@McFlyGuitarsandStuff]

He was awesome. 😢 He will be missed.

[@justinwebb8491]

Huge Loss to the drumming community 😢.

[@cobbrjo]

Doms It's your move was inspirational for me. This is so sad. My contunued inspiration is that when he lived he lived it to the full and was the happiest man alive. That is something to aspire to. Rest in Love Dom.

[@eugeniovasquez3780]

My first drum instructions dvd purchased at the SF guitar center was Dom back in 2007. Dude had great vibes. What you just posted though regarding your lesson is super valuable thx for sharing may it return in awesome life experiences ☮️

[@phillamoore157]

Wow…..what a huge loss. I saw him MC at so many clinics. His personality, and positive energy was so infectious, and every bit as much a part of who he was as his drumming. What a beautiful soul he was.

[@philipmcevoy7206]

RIP Dom from northern Ireland 🙏

[@LizardParanormal]

Still can't believe Dom has left us. Always loved Dom and his love for drumming and life in general. I bought an signed Jim Chapin book from Dom a while back and spoke to him by e-mail. Great guy! RIP!

[@billyyee1618]

My deepest condolences to his family. I've watched Dom's clinic years ago. A great drummer, great educator and his sense of humour made his clinic very enjoyable. Gonna miss his drumming, wish his soul rest in peace.

[@grimfact]

A sad day, indeed. Thank you for posting your wonderful video.

[@bungeechord1]

Oh no! He changed my life at Long Island Drum Center. R.I.P. King.

[@BaconIsNotBiceps]

Been hearing about it from guys like Todd Sucherman, Mike Portnoy and others. How sad a loss this is. Dom was the most likeable person in so many ways. He will be missed dearly. Rest easy, Dom.

[@gadymarcus2362]

Magnifico.😭

[@topa1798]

My deepest condolences to you and Dom's family 😢

[@toddneilmacintyre]

Man he was such a great motivator, fantastic drummer and nice guy. So much joy when he played the drums. RIP GOAT.

[@mvarnzo5709]

Sad news. What a great teacher and drummer. Love the video

[@unten462]

Thanks for sharing that lesson.

[@christopherg9806]

"One minute of this silly exercise!!" That made me smile. He came across as such a decent, kind man. He seemed to have such joy, aware of his blessings. May his soul be received into Heaven.

[@ericspagnoli1594]

Oh man i met him a hundred times on Long Island. Friends i had learned from him

[@joesimonetti3421]

Dom will be sadly missed R.I.P🙏🏼

[@johnnyripple8972]

Bummer. I met Dom at a drum clinic as a young teenager. He was very patient and positive answering my very basic questions. Great guy and drummer.

[@Rockn57xzy]

I got to meet him at the 2023 chicago drum show. Talk to him for 15 min. I heard of him through drumeo. I was going past the Mapex booth, and he was standing there. Wish I could of work with him person, but this was the best part of the drum show. Thank Don You make drumming fun

[@CaliforniaBushman]

Knew about Dom since 1981 reading about him in MD. We all learned so much from him. His in depth interview show on KZbin was an inspiration. He won't be forgotten.

[@Ray-lk7lc]

Saw the great man at a drum clinic. The guy captivated the room. And I play guitar. Legend. RIP Sir.

[@supreethkurthukoti9851]

Rip Dom, you Legend!

[@adityatyagi4009]

Wow, you are so lucky to have learned from Dom. His passing is a true loss for the drumming community. May you help continue his legacy.

[@PaulSmith-f6l]

Love your tribute. I saw Dom a few times when he came to Britain. He played with power, love and style. He just lit up the room when it walked in. God bless Dom. You were the man!

[@flddoc2]

Thank you for sharing. Sadly, I’ve not heard of this man until this video. After watching the lesson and his incredible approach, I feel a great loss to the community and everyone who benefited from his direct teachings and playing. I’m somewhat of a seasoned drummer but I’m going to get any of his lessons I can find and I know I’ll learn something from him.

[@stephanerancourt7188]

Best lesson ever from Dom in quebec city. I'll never forget it. there are two rules in music : first rule is that 'there are no rule', second rule 'follow rule number one' ❤

[@JudgeBluey]

Bluey Morgan's Drum School, and all students past and present, are in mourning for the loss of a great teacher and mentor of drummers. As a teacher and a life coach, Dom was the closest to reality...no airs, no graces....just drums and drumming life. I'm so happy to have met Dom, watched him play and teach, listened to his stories, and tried to emulate my drumming with his inspiration. Rest in Peace young man!! We will never forget you.

[@rmmccarthy1240]

A wonderful life. Best wishes and prayers to Dom's family.

[@odaydrums]

I remember as a kid going to a clinic with him. It was so cool. He used half a role of duct tape to hold his double pedals down hehe. His playing was amazing to me

[@JK-zo4px]

😥 a great player, a fantastic teacher.

[@Drumsticks123]

Wonderful tribute ❤

[@paullynch4076]

Wow how much energy does he deliver, I bet you cherish this vid

[@kieranheffernan]

This is a sore one , another great loss to the drumming community world wide, I am at 59 years old a student of percussion and still have so much to learn. Isn't that great ! So now I'm going to look back on Dom's teachings and progress until it's my time. What a fabulous drummer. RIP.❤ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@wrathofall]

I met Dom at pasic '85. He was amazing then! Sad loss. Prayers to all his family and friends.

[@theavenger3363]

Beautiful man, so sorely missed ..

[@ezramacarena3406]

my sincerest heartfelt condolences unto doms family friends students fans worldwide. im grateful for his legacy and body of teaching learning and playing that he has left for us all. than so much for posting this video. bless

[@yaroslavleshchukh]

It’s really sad. I remember when Dom visited Ukraine and all drum community had fun so far… God Bless You, Dom.

[@805breeze]

Rest in peace, sir 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Yt-xw2qu]

My deepest,sympathy and sorrow 🙏

[@joelwatkins4377]

Wow… great video. Seems like an awesome teacher.

[@JeffMPalermo]

wow. He seemed so irrepressible with his energy. It was like he’d never die. I saw many drum clinics that he gave over the years on Long Island.

[@bitegoatie]

This is a great educator. I am sad for the world that we have lost such a person while I am glad for everyone who benefited from his expertise and generosity of spirit. Thanks for sharing this lesson clip. It justifies every bit of praise and thanks you gave in your video introduction and in your text.

[@Johnbobon]

I was privileged to meet Dom at a clinic in New Berlin, WI back in the late 90s. He was an absolute delight and a great ambassador to the drum community. He will be dearly missed.

[@jcarlosalvez4947]

Asistí a sus dos clínicas de batería cuando visitó mi ciudad. Un gran showman, calidez y claridad para transmitir conocimientos, fortaleza y sutileza complementaban su gran musicalidad sobre el instrumento. Fue la primera vez que veía los toms alternados en sus medidas, y de la primera vez a la segunda había logrado cambiar absolutamente la forma de tocar!!! No sé el motivo de su deceso pero un gran pena me produce su partida. Que descanses en paz y condolencias a toda su familia, amigos, estudiantes y colegas.

[@guillearacenag]

¡Descanse en paz MAESTRO!, aunque en realidad dudo que usted desee descansar. Un hombre con una energía enorme sentado en la batería y una actividad incombustible para estar presente en todo lugar donde la comunidad que ama nuestro instrumento ( y la música en general) lo necesitara. En un momento sentí una "sana envidia" de aquellos que tuvieron la fortuna de haber estudiado con él. Sin embargo, aunque no pude tener ese mismo privilegio, creo haber aprendido de él una actitud o valor, quizá tan fundamental como cualquier detalle teórico/práctico de la batería: la humildad. Ése caballero fue un ejemplo de humildad pues la llevaba siempre acompañada de generosidad. Compartía todo lo que sabía y su amabilidad lo convirtió en un puente que conectaba a quienes amamos la batería y nos ubicaba en "la proximidad" a pesar de todas las distancias que nos separan. UNA REAL LEYENDA. 👏 Mis sentidas condolencias a su familia directa, a todos quienes estuvieron a su lado y también a todos quienes, "desde lejos", sabemos de su relevancia yaporte a la Comunidad. Saludos desde Chile🇨🇱.

[@mikeshouse2000]

Wow 🙏I'm sure he fought a hard battle with grace and dignity. He was something!

[@TheStobb50]

I got so much out of Doms youtube videos a rare skills in explaining and presenting, be sadly missed, but he will live on in his videos and the legacy is left behind, God bless his loved ones, & RIP Dom

[@yodatwolf8484]

R.I.P. Dom!!!!!

[@MrPericles1977]

omg what a beautiful moment of wisdom being shared!

[@-wvx-]

I found out today Dom has passed away(( what a huge loss... thank you for sharing this lesson

[@wilkinsnl]

Wow, I can’t believe I’m just hearing this 3days later… from you. Damn…

[@MyTEEsharp1]

Great video man!! Thanks for sharing. First time I learned about Dim was when he was interviewing different drummers. I also heard him play Eye of the tiger about a couple of years ago, and for some reason, I was thinking about that cover this weekend. RIP Sir!!!!!

[@davidmarsalis1522]

RIP DOM what a great human. Very positive person always smiling and giving love . ❤

[@jur_studio1080]

😢❤❤ dziękujemy Bogu za tego człowieka i prośmy by jego dusza poszła do Nieba ❤ rip

[@guilhermecapozzi7385]

R.I.P Dom. 🙏🙏

[@porks8318]

His book is an absolute classic.

[@jukesjointOG]

I saw him in clinic several times. Great player and awesome clinician. I took one lesson with him at the LI Drum Center when I was in the NY area. Not as great a lesson as I had hoped, but he was a busy guy. RIP.

[@kennetheveritt7450]

With a number of drummers we met Dom at Manchester Drum show a few years he greeted us become coming to play on stage,it was lovelyas I spoke to the group today they are so equally sad at his passing RIP,Dom you will be missed.

[@williamfotiou7577]

My deepest condolences to all that he touched. I had met Dom at a seminar and he left the greatest impression on me. We spoke as if we were old friends. His love of drums, teaching and people was infectious. May his memory be eternal! 🥁🥁🥁

[@DaNiyaHodge]

Rip Dom Famularo, you will be missed

[@BrianTacastacasofficial05]

I’m so sorry for your loss😢😢😢😢

[@dmgsoultogetherness6667]

i remember he came to scotland for a clinic,maybe in early 90s...a great speaker and musician...🙏🏻

[@OhNitsuj]

Good teacher. Good student.

[@faustomadebr]

I did not know he passed untill I saw this video. Man! What a sad news...

[@hugolafhugolaf]

OMG this is so sad... his Sessions interviews were awesome.

[@jackk8093]

I met him in 1988. Fastest feet in the west. RIP Dom

[@papapoodo6685]

I didn't know he had passed....Very sad ...HUGE loss

[@donandannie4u2]

Oh God no !!! Just seeing this now. Heartbroken... no words

[@consentofthegoverned5145]

Rest in Power, Dom!

[@vintagemxer9165]

I'm sad to hear this. He was an icon. I met him at a local music store with Billy Cobham. They listened to a short drum recording I made and both were quite amused. Such a positive force. We can all learn how to be a human from him too. This really sucks. Far too soon.

[@66meikou]

I follow Dom on his insta account. He will be truly missed. This is a man who deserves the title legend!