THE DRUMS (1935-2022) | THE GROOVES YOU NEED TO KNOW (feat. Gregg Bissonette)

In this episode Gregg Bissonette and I discuss the drummers that every serious drummer should know from Gene Krupa to Ringo Starr to John Bonham to Questlove. A comprehensive guide of styles from Swing, Jazz, Rock, Fusion, Hip Hop and Funk.
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[@marcoapdias]

The way Gregg plays all these parts with the exact amount of energy and make it seem so effortlessly is out of this world! His passion for the drums is in every single stroke. Legend!

[@robertakerman3570]

The way His name is spelled has a "great beat"!

[@mikesomerset6338]

Fantastic insight. I really enjoyed watching this. Can we have this guy back again sometime?

[@georgemartin5980]

He is Mr. Peanut Butter crossed with every drummer ever.

[@ignaciojauregui7423]

He's gregg bisonete

[@martincaz7772]

He's got that childlike enthusiasm just like Rick. :)

[@luke83rj]

Rick, since you know Gregg, you could ask him to try to schedule an interview with Ringo Starr, that would be historic.

[@jayhappy2300]

Rick is probably the biggest music educator on KZbin. Even music royalty like Ringo could get increased marketing reach for any new project by appearing on Rick's channel

[@joalco3]

Sure Gregg is not tired of that question!

[@mjwaldrep]

Ringo & his All Star Band will be in Atlanta Mon, Sept 19th. It would be great if you could interview him when he's in town.

[@ThisBirdHasFlown]

I would love that. Ringo's not the best interviewee, though.

[@donnieanderson2682]

Rick could have the whole band on. Greg and Steeve Lukather have already appeared. Do a round table with the whole band.

[@ItalianBoy31890]

As a drummer - I love this As a musician - I love this As a guy who loves drummers and music I'm shocked that Alex Lifeson is so good at the drums

[@DamienDae]

I guess not many people will have gotten it but there is indeed some resemblance!

[@loganwhite8375]

I just left a comment about Alex Lifeson on drums lol.

[@JimVincent]

So I'm not the only one who sees it.

[@gspashak]

Now I can't unsee it.

[@agent1966]

😆😅🤣😂🙂

[@drewsibleyloans]

Greg is a walking encyclopedia of drumming knowledge who can play the entire world book encyclopedia of drum licks

[@priorscience]

He is an absolute riot. His personality comes roaring through his drum kit when he plays. I wish this video was an hour long. This was so much fun to watch. Thank you for sharing with us Rick.

[@larrytate1657]

A musical beast.

[@jkinghar]

Just insane, frenetic joy. Like an over caffeinated squirrel of drums.

[@dennisprestonmusic]

Today I learned that Gregg Bissonette is a legend.

[@simo7393]

One year later I concur

[@DrSticktrick]

Gregg is just such a badass. I remember when I was about 16 years old I got his solo record and transcribed some of his stuff... changed my life for sure. Ran into him maybe two years later when he did a workshop near where I was living. I asked him about one lick I heard him play that night... the infamous Harley Davidson lick. He showed it to me and it genuinly seemed like he was as happy about me asking about it as I was about him showing it to me. He then admitted to me that he himself couldn't figure out that lick when he heard Vinnie play it, so Vinnie showed it to him just like he showed me. Gregg is just awesome both as a drummer / musician, but also as a human. Love him

[@1romancatholic]

Agreed!

[@Drew_Hurst]

Reminds me of the saying, "You only really get to keep, what you give away" Here we are, all these years later, acknowledging who taught it to you, and who taught it to them. A lesser being takes it to the grave, and no one even remembers their name. Long live caring, creative people and the joy of harmonious, melodic and rhythmic music!

[@petermay5488]

My wife has known Gregg and his family since childhood. As a drummer, one of my greatest regrets is not having insisted that we move in next door to him decades ago. I can tell you, the skill, enthusiasm, and love of the instrument you see in this video are real. Gregg is a force of nature, a gifted musician, and a truly decent human being.

[@moonbubbles3046]

He really is an amazing person. To be sure. Most of us Warren people are ;)

[@dirkboinker]

@@moonbubbles3046 He seems like SUCH a fun dude!

[@moonbubbles3046]

@@dirkboinker he is every bit as enthusiastic and engaging in person as he is here.

[@jasfan8247]

Haha, probably your wife knew about the noise living next to a drummer!

[@MrRoundwound]

This is my kind of guy. You’re so lucky to know him. This is truly amazing. He is so positive.

[@michaeloreilly5852]

That was the most incredible display of drum history and grooves all in under 25 minutes. Where does Greg Bissonette get the energy? He's just unbelievable! Thank you Rick Beato for sharing this wonderful knowledge on your channel.

[@SpaceAced71]

working with DLR & his maniacal energy all those years ago probably rubbed off on him...

[@djshad1885]

He plays with his wrists fingers up top with a seasoned technique. Saves alot of the energy wasted over playing with your arms and misusing your body.

[@craft-o-matic399]

He's a drummer. A true drummer is made up of this amazing energy!

[@nosecohn6588]

In my previous life as a recording engineer, one of my biggest honors was working with Gregg Bissonette on a project. And I was over the moon when he told me I'd gotten a great sound on his kit. I took a lot of pride in my ability to get good drum sounds, but when people would ask me the keys elements, I would always say they are, in order: good drummer, good drum kit, and good recording technique. Nobody exemplified that philosophy more than Gregg, because when he complimented my sound, what I was thinking was, "Dude, you made it so easy." Good players are just easier to record well. The other thing I remember about that session (which was not long after he had been playing with David Lee Roth) was the contrast between the subtlety of all his grace notes on the snare drum and the incredible force with which he hit the 2 and 4. Overall, it was a fantastic experience and I still smile when I go back and listen to those recordings.

[@jonathanstancil8544]

Dynamics. So important and so often lost in music.

[@mcgarnacle21]

Great story. Are these projects available anywhere to listen? Would love to hear the drum tone.

[@harrisbeatsfrankou6304]

It's why I use his grooves in RMX drums

[@gregb8620]

The Mule! 🤘

[@funkadiktou]

Wow, this is like a compact Master Class from Gregg, brought to you by Rick Beato. So much knowledge here. Respect!

[@gigsup]

Are you kidding me? This deserves a second and third episode, ridiculous amount of depth and knowledge shared by these two!

[@paulbarton7886]

gregg's enthusiasm for playing even after all these years is great to watch, he's someone you'd want in your band...

[@vickis.9363]

He's someone I want as a teacher!

[@patrickbutler9744]

definitely, said same thing; easy guy to be around, perfect band mate

[@marceror]

I don't think I've ever seen Rick so quiet in one of his videos. But with Gregg present he just starts and doesn't stop. It's awesome. I love how the few comments Rick does make just cause Gregg to get even *more* excited. Seems like these guys are destined become great friends. :)

[@marceror]

Reported.

[@cherrycoke106]

Love when Rick gets together with artists as enthusiastic about music as he is.

[@spamwagon]

I am so happy to see the cut-in for Rosanna. And I'm glad the title is "The Grooves You Need To Know" and not "...Need To Learn". Talk about pressure!

[@darrensmith9883]

This turned pretty quickly from "The grooves a drummer needs to know" to OMG lets let Mr. Bissonette play tons of amazing stuff...and I'm so glad that it did, I wish this had been like an hour longer just the two of you naming different drummers or bands.

[@jeffconner3185]

Dude's library of things in his head and hands is amazing. Gregg isn't so much a monster as he is just a living encyclopedia of groove

[@DenEz_TV]

He actually is. I was growing up on his VHS drumschools! It still remains insane!

[@LeoJSmerkin]

Totally !

[@hocares6983]

0:15 gene krupa 0:41 ron wilson 1:20 charlie watts 1:46 ringo star 2:07 stewart copeland 2:20 larry mullen jr 2:27 joey kramer 2:46 john bonham 4:50 immigrant song 5:04 joe morello 5:14 steve gadd 6:40 samba ostinado 9:35 davi garibaldi 11:31 jeff porcaro 13:40 elvin jones 14:46 mitch mitchel 16:25 alex van halen 17:40 jaco pastorius(especial mention) 18:25 dany seraphine 18:45 dave grohl 19:15 bobby colomby

[@erickinfantas2564]

Awesome! You are awesome. thank you so much!

[@pitbull261986]

Where’s the Rosanne shuffle 😢 it was somewhere around ron Wilson I think??

[@hocares6983]

@@JimVincent Oh, sorry, im not done yet

[@Kanendd]

Not all heroes wear capes man. 👊

[@hocares6983]

@@Kanendd real hero know how to sing or either play musical instrument

[@soccerringettedad]

Not only is Gregg a fantastic drummer, the guy's a walking drum encyclopedia! Fun stuff and more please!

[@kingsethos5108]

Around 1996 I had Gregg put on a drum clinic and he's still the same now as he was then. They say never meet your heroes because you'll end up disappointed, not in this case....he's absolutely a nice guy.

[@HR2635]

one of the nicest people in the business.. period.

[@chadsstillalive]

I had the privilege of seeing Bissonette play drums with Victor Wooten and Steve Bailey’s Bass Extremes at the Jazz Kitchen here in Indianapolis this past February. We had a table right in front of the stage (close enough that my feet were next to/touching cords). Huge honor to witness such precise, world class musicianship delivered with passionate enthusiasm and sheer fun. This guy is a gift to the human race.

[@vickis.9363]

You were truly blessed that night. Victor Wooten is god-like.

[@chadsstillalive]

@@vickis.9363 100%. Best bassist I’ve seen in person.

[@vickis.9363]

I saw Wooten play with his brother Roy "Future Man" Wooten and Bela Fleck in 2008. They played the 12 Days of Christmas in twelve different keys and 12 different time signatures. Mind blown.

[@chadsstillalive]

@@vickis.9363 I’ve seen him with his brother a few times with the Flecktones, but that sounds special on another level!

[@chrismcgady4978]

This is an absolute treasure. I don’t know squat about playing drums but I’m a lover of music. This is just such good content. The world is fortunate to have Rick making these kinds of videos for us. People will watch this stuff a hundred years from now.

[@angrylittlespider4593]

I couldn't agree with you more. This was an absolute joy to watch!

[@EttoreMenguzzo]

A perfect comment.

[@aronsz]

(don't mind me, this is just a note to myself what to transcribe later) 0:16 Sing, Sing, Sing - Gene Krupa 0:41 Wipe out - Ron Wilson 1:48 The end - Ringo Starr 5:12 50 ways to leave your lover - Steve Gadd 5:37 a Ringo fill 6:41 (hard) a samba ostinato 7:51 (hard) a Steve Gadd piece 9:33 (hard) 777-9311 - David Garibaldi 9:55 Too proud to beg - 6 stroke fill (10:19 - 5, 6) (10:32) 13:40 (hard) Passion Dance - Elvin Jones 16:27 Hot for teacher - Alex Van Halen 17:41 Teen Town - Jaco Pastorius 18:26 Now that you're been gone - Danny Seraphine 18:48 My hero - Dave Grohl

[@myoneandonlylink]

For Danny Seraphine, I would’ve put Twenty Five or Six to Four

[@batman1169]

No Peart or Buddy Rich?

[@boomer3150]

@@myoneandonlylink 5-stroke roll.

[@kristaskrastina2863]

@@batman1169That was about grooves any drummer should know :) Buddy Rich and Neil Peart played stuff impossible for most drummers.

[@michaelmillican5592]

I still haven't met a drummer that can play Use Somebody by Kings of Leon. Correctly I mean.

[@tedstilles88]

Gregg's passion is contagious! He sets the bar through the roof... There's a reason he's Ringo's drummer!

[@brucewhitcomb8700]

It is truly inspiring when you see someone so passionately explain and demonstrate a complete knowledge about his life's obsession. This guy is encyclopedic when it comes to exact details about the world's most consequential drummer's work and techniques. Having a father as a first mentor must have thrown him into overdrive since childhood, but on top of his knowledge surrounding all these notable drummers, he is a very creative drummer in his own right. The honesty, excitement, and passion are palpable. I've never taken a drum lesson in my life, but watching this video was like studying with all his teachers and heroes in one lesson. How could anyone NOT get excited about playing drums after seeing this video? Hats of to RB! Hats off to GB!

[@andrewkelly8127]

Bravo,

[@r000tbeer]

The amount of life, energy, skill and knowledge that Gregg displays is very uplifting.

[@flyjarrett]

I watched this with my wife, a non-musician. She said her first impression was that Gregg brings the same kind of energy to percussion that Robin Williams did to comedy. We really enjoyed this video.

[@ivanproano3742]

Gregg is not just an amazing drummer but a super funny and endearing person 🙂

[@Mr.FixIt1979]

Absolutely!

[@danb2TJ]

Gregg should have his own late night show

[@CrazyYeehah]

Yes! such positive attitude; you just want to be friends with him :)

[@coldcoffeebear7459]

I didn't know Gregg Bissonette.I love this guy.What a master musician and just a joyful human being. I could listen to him all day.

[@RunTFC]

Gregg is so infectious with his personality, knowledge, skill, and positivity.

[@XC-Fly]

I can't watch two video's with Gregg in a row, cause i must play the drums after the first vid:)

[@mruncletheredge]

Is it just me or is Greg starting to look like a skinny Alex Lifeson?

[@BaconDrive]

@@mruncletheredge oh my gosh now I can't unsee it

[@judu2b]

Couldn't agree more.

[@kennyjohnson7887]

If Gregg wasn't playing drums, I would still listen to him. Infectious, all around nice guy.

[@EyeTunz]

Unbelievable talent. New found respect. I never realized he was THIS good.

[@tonypapas9854]

Gregg is such an outgoing, fun guy. Great video!

[@squirrel_82]

I love this guy. He is so full of life and positivity. You ought to have him on your channel more often, Rick.

[@footnotedrummer]

I love how Gregg ticks the box of nearly every stereotypical drummer's personality. He's such a spas! I love it! Amazing drummer! My buddy Stephen Dresch took some lessons with Gregg back in the 80s and said he was amazing. I never knew how amazing he was until I watched more and more of his style. What a cool guy.

[@vennootje]

This has become one of my all-time favourite videos about drumming on KZbin. Gregg's enthusiasm and interaction with Rick just keep bringing a huge smile to my face.

[@leo_yanes]

All the original drum grooves, without the concern about the video blockers. Genius!

[@christianld]

Greg is so fun to watch. His enthusiasm for drums and sharing his knowledge is really admirable. I also want to add, keeping the hi hat going through your fills will keep you from rushing. It’s the main time keeper.

[@af7119]

Most genuine fan of drums. He's like a kid in a candy store sharing his gifts with us.

[@killereverb3928]

Gregg is is is a mountain of drumming knowledge history and technique. His enthusiasm genius and expressive gifts are an absolute treasure. One of the best treats ever Rick. Always a thrill to experience you and Gregg.

[@vt6020]

I didn’t want this video to end! Greg’s enthusiasm for music is contagious and inspiring.

[@kevincourcey813]

Wow. Gregg has programmed his entire body to remember beats and grooves. He's got auditory phrases that remind him of the rhythm of the beats (much like tabla players using Dat-Dit-Dagga-Dun), he accesses the same facial muscles every time he does cymbal crashes and different ones for tom rolls, his whole body is always moving and anticipating the next beat. Clearly he has been a sponge for great drumming techniques for decades and has incorporated them all. Impressive.

[@geoffforduk]

How one guy can be so knowledgable and so ridiculously good is really beyond me. So much experience, but it's clear his passion pushes him to the next level! What a monster!!

[@sklinsklansky3113]

About 20 minutes into a Greg Bissonette video I suddenly realise my face hurts from smiling non stop the whole time. Truly a pleasure to watch such an amazing artist

[@theverseshed]

Same here - and I'm not a drummer! It's always a joy to hear any musician talk so enthusiastically and knowledgeably about the instruments they play.

[@bearthompson6506]

It's always great to find a drummer that plays their kit like an INSTRUMENT and not just as a metronome for the band. I love having my mind blown open to appreciate the depth and nuance involved in so may fields other than my own.

[@ericjohnson4877]

Dude I don't even play drums and I couldn't stop watching this guy. He's got great energy and a sh%t ton of beats that he can pull out right there on the spot. That's freaking impressive.

[@josephstockmal2390]

This is the exact reason why I subscribe. I work 40 hrs construction,have no music teacher,have 2 kids...basically,not much time for this. I have learned so much as far as insight and detail that I never would not being a subscriber. I will keep watching. Thank you much!

[@paulscire5763]

I had the privilege of providing sound for a clinic that Gregg did here in Syracuse many years ago. He jammed with some local players before, during and after the clinic. He's a legendary drummer, a great educator, an encyclopedia of music and one of the coolest guys I've ever met.

[@goldmuffingaming957]

This guy is awesome! I am 16 and think that these beats really are essential for all drummers to know at my age no matter what style they end up playing because the beats show the history of the drum set and how these great players who made the beats maneuvered around the kit. I know some of these grooves myself and I learned a lot from just taking pieces of each beat and applying them to my playing , so I totally agree with you that these beats are essential to know even through they are 70-40 years old.

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[@PaulBHartzog]

Keep thinking like that and for you drumming will never get old !

[@stevecarter8810]

You are on the path of light my friend. Whatever other routes into your music you find, this kind of engagement with the material will make you richer.

[@davidcurtis4478]

Gregg has been a huge part of my drumming throughout the years. I'll never forget my mom agreeing for me to have a drum kit for Christmas. We drove in the car to the Drum shop and I bought my first set of drums. I bought two books, a beginner book and Gregg Bissonnette private lesson. I would go through the beginner book and then listen to the tape and try to play a few bars each time going through Gregg's book. I absolutely love this book. I always remember hearing a flam he was doing that was on the rim and thinking how on Earth was he doing that but playing something else at the same time. About a year later I was amazingly surprised when I saw the VHS video of it. I watched through it and saw that part what he was doing - playing the left hand flam between the tom rim and the snare rim and I just fell over blown away as this was driving me crazy thinking how on earth he was doing that. When I saw him playing the flam with the left hand between the Tom and snare I was floored and loved now knowing how that was done. There are so many great things in that book. A year later I met Billy Sheehan at one of his clinics in Manchester England. I really enjoy my friendship with Billy throughout the years. Both Gregg and Billy have been a huge part of my life for many many years. All the best Gregg, God Bless! Rick great as always! Keep up the passion. 👍🥁👍DC

[@davideallocca4521]

Km

[@bojangles6444]

Left hand btw the Tom and snare do you mean drumming on the hardware!?

[@davidcurtis4478]

@@bojangles6444 Top rim of Tom 1 and snare rim. It's a great flam Gregg is doing like that. Best, DC

[@kentamplin]

That was fun Rick... Tell Gregg (and Matt) I said hello. Would be good to hear "Best Rhythm Sections"

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[@marceror]

Stop trying to scam Ken Tamplin!

[@davyboy9397]

You and Rick need to do a collab together good sir

[@limestar9751]

Gregg is such a monster drummer. Effortless and knowledgeable. I’ve seen many interviews with Billy Sheehan where he talks so highly of Gregg and now I get to see it myself. 👍👍👍

[@voxblu]

When a drummer's drums speak in effortless tone like this you know you are in the presence of a master.

[@thankyouforyourcompliance7386]

I am not a drummer but it is amazing just to see how many complex rythmns this guy is just pulling out of his sleeves with an ease. Fantastic. Time was really worth spending here. This guy has really accomplished something.

[@Drinks4450]

Exact same thing I said. 💯💯💯

[@007fredh]

Greg is absolutely one of the most incredible drummers of all time. I’ve been a drummer all my life and not a very good one I could play a lot of songs but it is just amazing the depth of what Greg has got into. The greatest day of my life would be spending it during this session with Greg and Rick. I am an introvert and a poor musician and wouldn’t have added anything to the session it would’ve been great for me but wouldn’t added anything to their day. It is just amazing to listen to one of the greatest drummers ever play some of the most intricate drum pieces I’ve ever known absolutely amazing.😍

[@txtamaman]

That would be amazing to spend a day with these two guys... unfortunately I wouldn't be fit to wash their dirty socks😜.. but I do love playing drums and music!

[@bernlin2000]

It's fun to see someone that's so talented and still has so much joy for the instrument.

[@seanbrent8294]

Introverted magician… cool

[@michaelherle7223]

What can you say about Gregg Bissonette? Well, poet William Blake said “Exuberance is beauty.” And that’s definitely true, and Gregg’s exuberance and enthusiasm is a beautiful thing to behold !

[@Neal_Schier]

I usually find these high-energy people a bit taxing after about two minutes but I could watch Greg drum all day. His enthusiasm and energy are infectious. Great guy. 👍

[@bobbydreg5597]

Can’t believe how fast Gregg gets his thoughts out and executes. Love this!!!

[@Papatorrejano]

Gregg, such an inspirational guy. A cool cat. At current Ringo tour love how he includes a handful of recognizable drum parts of popular song in his solo spot during Edgar Winter's Frankestein. And loving how he drops names of every drummer alive on this planet, including Alex Acuña, my paisano. Enthusiasm is a common word in this comment section.

[@kirbs1454]

hot dog

[@michaelfraters831]

Gregg ‘s greatest talent is being blessed with the ultimate positivity without it being overbearing or sappy. Truly a great musician and human being!

[@ronjon5386]

The chameleon of drummers. Now you know why Gregg got the RINGO gig. All those great legends playing all their greatest tunes. If you ever get a chance to see that show don’t pass it up I had the privilege to see Ringos All Stare Band when Burton Cummings was playing along with many other great players. . Gregg was incredible . He can literally play anything As a drummer of 46 years I can relate to the time it takes to reach this level. He’s got thousands of hours on the kit It’s really amazing to watch a life time of work . And he can name every drummer in history it seems. So he’s also studied the history of the instrument and the players He’s got it covered. Just an astonishing musician 👍👍👍

[@ricktheexplorer]

Absolute Pleasure watching this guy play. I couldn't believe the title, "with Gregg Bissonette."

[@mattsefton]

I’m a guitar player not a drummer but could watch this for hours. Fantastic. Saw Greg and his brother Matt with David Lee Roth on the skyscraper tour in Edinburgh. Happy days!

[@banfi7452]

Love how Gregg sings along whilst playing... so connected with the music as a whole, not just the drums. Reminds me of Hendrix singing along to his guitar solos :)

[@adrianlang6550]

On a course the one tutor said to sing the song and that gets you to focus on the feel, style and groove. Also it puts you in the song. It certainly works as a technique.

[@Texasbluesalley]

I could watch this for hours.

[@vivavideo-videofilmer]

We need the uncut version

[@robmimulus5102]

@@vivavideo-videofilmer Thats what she said.

[@laurentdubois2268]

What's your favorite ?

[@luislozano2395]

i think i did .. and didnt realise i was so into it!

[@sdjohnston67]

There's a common trait to great drummers who play a lot and are always in demand: they know a lot about the history of drumming beats and clearly have spent a tremendous amount of time listening and learning from many drummers of the past. (I am reminded of Rick's great interview with Steve Jordan).

[@kevinbothwell8425]

Took a hand full of lessons from Gregg about ten years ago. He handed my ass to me in every session and it was worth every penny. I still use some of the licks he showed me to this day.

[@scotfinck8224]

This was a gift! THANK YOU!

[@edwardjons8684]

There’s a lifetime of material for any musician in this video. Thank you both so much for this!

[@jrileycain6220]

A living encylopedia of drumming. What a great musician! He doesn't merely play the drums-he plays music on the drums.

[@glengamble526]

As a fellow Dixon drums endorser, I am so happy to see one of my fave drummers showcasing these incredible drums. Gregg is THE Man!

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[@keniff13]

A proper musician! Makes it look so easy and he's so relaxed. Genius!!!!

[@ianedmonds9191]

And SO enthusiastic.

[@toddwalkerdrumstudio]

The enthusiasm and JOY that BOTH Gregg and Rick "FEEL" in this video is just AWESOME.............AND, this is why Gregg is not only a GREAT player BUT, a great teacher/clinician as well!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ...........He plays and describes from the "heart" with passion!!!! Thank you Rick and Gregg for this wonderful video!

[@jsepps73]

If teachers had the we enthusiasm of greg, wowil I play guitar but he floored my

[@scottlurken9667]

My lord Rick, what a homework assignment this is. There is literally years of inspiration in your production with Gregg!! Nicely done ✅

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[@DougDrums]

Gregg can play ANYTHING! But he also has analyzed everything in detail and can break it down easily. I met him at a drum clinic in West Virginia about 10 years ago and he was not only entertaining and a great teacher but he knows drums and the history of drums over the years. He is a very impressive musician who is excited about playing drums!

[@johns6426]

I love this. My drum instructor used to say, "If you can say it , you can play it" Its so true!

[@ejohnstone360]

Gregg's love of music is infectious. I could listen to him talk about music for hours.

[@NoizeKommando]

Total mastery of dynamics... And the joy of sharing. What a great guy and underrated technician...

[@davyboy9397]

His Roseanna cover is absolutely killer. He can hang with all the big dogs you can think of. I believe he actually came up through music school with people like Steve Smith and Vinnie Colaiuta. Just a monster on drums, can play any style as a professional

[@foskco87]

Fool in the Rain too, even some of the best drummers out there struggle to actually play it the way Bonham did and he nails it in this video

[@sethcashman1011]

He went to North Texas. Vinnie and Steve went to Berklee a few years earlier.

[@davyboy9397]

@@sethcashman1011 Ah, I couldn't remember where Steve and Vinnie went. All three good friends tho

[@Chris_Stanley007]

Loved his work with Victor Wooten and Steve Bailey in Bass Extremes.

[@trespatines8698]

A joy watching this master of the instrument.

[@steveahonen7108]

I grew up in Gregg's neighborhood and graduated High School with his younger brother Matt(Elton's Bass Player) I can't watch this without grinning, ear to ear. The joy with which Gregg plays is magical in my opinion and he is so incredibly gifted and humble.

[@richardswett8458]

I could watch Gregg for days. He is so technically proficient while being a wealth of knowledge and not coming off as a D-Bag know-it-all.

[@allysonhanks9159]

hello Richard how are you doing 😊

[@richardswett8458]

@@allysonhanks9159 hello...how are you?

[@smileybone3010]

He's super pleasant, and also talks just like Albert Brooks!

[@phillipasby9202]

I always knew Gregg was a great player ... but damn he's just a monster. And such a cool dude as well with a deep deep well of knowledge and just pure passion for music. Great great video.

[@ericreganiguess1703]

Gregg Bissonette might be at the top of the list of Beato guests that share/match Rick's uncontainable enthusiasm for music. As I watched Gregg's mastery spill out of him like as hyperactive 5 year-old trying to share his expertise of dinosaurs with a distracted parent... only this time the parent was fully engaged and watching with an ear-to-ear smile and a clear sense of bewildered awe, I just kept saying to myself "He makes it look so easy!" I LOVE this channel! What a couple of badasses these guys are... and with zero pretense whatsoever. I SO appreciate what Rick does.

[@flapjackson6077]

Lmao! Gregg is a trip!!! He’s the most enthusiastic guy I’ve ever seen on your channel, Rick! As a 60 year old amateur drummer, I’ve played most of the songs he does on this video, some damn well, a few I still struggle with to this day. Watching the video is so inspiring! Gregg is such a great guy. His drumming skills are phenomenal, incredible, all those adjectives, but he’s like a kid in a candy store when he breaks down all these great songs! And Rick, you bring out the best in the people you interview! You have the respect of the best musicians in the world because you are a true student of music, and you’re a damn cool guy yourself! I wished all the best for you in 2022 last New years day, and you’re crushing it! Bravo, bro! 🤙

[@cliffkolinger395]

Well said.

[@B1N4RYSUNSET]

Phil Selway post The Bends, is worth a mention.

[@DouglasMussard]

This is so good - I don't usually comment, but I just had to - it really is a masterclass and a journey through drum kit history, fantastic job keep, up the great work.

[@nicholasjsanchez]

Gregg's love of music is so contagious. What a musician!

[@jerelsalazar7959]

So refreshing to see a legend gush like a fan about other drummers, acknowledging them and genuinely loving his fellow drummers, when he himself is on same par if not better.

[@GaryBradleymusic]

GB is technically superb, a super teacher and so entertaining. Drummers take note of how invested he is in the music, his appreciation of melody and phrasing and how he compliments the arrangement dynamically! Murder by Numbers.... a very underrated song...

[@dtkincaid]

Rick, this has to be one of your top 5 videos! What a great way to spend 30 minutes. I'd love to see more footage from your time with Gregg. I especially love how you covered so many different styles of music.

[@jongallardo8006]

Saw him at a clinic here in Denver last month! Aside from being a drumming legend , he’s such a great guy to be around and lights up any room he’s in with his positivity

[@schiiirm]

I love Greggs energy. Cheers me up. Absolute legend

[@silvenshadow]

What a master. I don't know almost anything about drumming and never found it interesting but his passion is infectious. Thank you for sharing this and showing us that there is a whole universe to be seen in rhythm.

[@danaaxelson6200]

I am retired drummer with great career and my best friend to this day got to study with Gregg for couple years. He said and still sez it was best experience in his life. You can hear the influence when he played and recorded with most underrated R&B group Blowin Smoke. From this interview I can see why. Thank you Rick and of course Gregg.

[@hhhmmmmmmmm]

I’m late to this thread but u reminded me of what my friend said when I told him I used to be a drummer. He scoffed n said u will always be a drummer, lol. It’s true. Retired in name only. Peace.

[@biltrex]

Man, I could just watch videos like this all day... legends talking about legends and playing legendarily... it never gets old!

[@skipgraham6178]

Bissonette seems like a really cool guy with an infectious personality. Nice!

[@davidlloydbeck4650]

Truly fantastic. 5-10 seconds of drum sampling with 10-15 seconds of great commentary. And every single second was entertaining.

[@benlobo3821]

Such a versatile drummer! Nailed so many classic grooves here! No shade being thrown because Gregg constantly sounded amazing, but he missed some key parts of the "50 ways to leave your lover" beat - its a great groove for learning how to play with expression and dynamics and accents and I encourage anyone learning who just so happens to read this passing comment to explore it further

[@richardcole4776]

That was a ton of fun! Gregg has as much passion as you, Rick! I was fortunate enough to take lessons as a kid from a former big band drummer named Jim Montizambert in Vancouver. I don't think I even know how to NOT use my left foot on the high hat.

[@Senortiger]

I met Greg back in the 90's at his studio in LA.He was a really nice humble guy and a super amazing drummer.