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!
@robertakerman35702 жыл бұрын
The way His name is spelled has a "great beat"!
@mikesomerset63382 жыл бұрын
Fantastic insight. I really enjoyed watching this. Can we have this guy back again sometime?
@georgemartin59802 жыл бұрын
He is Mr. Peanut Butter crossed with every drummer ever.
@ignaciojauregui74232 жыл бұрын
He's gregg bisonete
@martincaz77722 жыл бұрын
He's got that childlike enthusiasm just like Rick. :)
@luke83rj2 жыл бұрын
Rick, since you know Gregg, you could ask him to try to schedule an interview with Ringo Starr, that would be historic.
@jayhappy23002 жыл бұрын
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
@joalco32 жыл бұрын
Sure Gregg is not tired of that question!
@mjwaldrep2 жыл бұрын
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.
@ThisBirdHasFlown2 жыл бұрын
I would love that. Ringo's not the best interviewee, though.
@donnieanderson26822 жыл бұрын
Rick could have the whole band on. Greg and Steeve Lukather have already appeared. Do a round table with the whole band.
@DrSticktrick2 жыл бұрын
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
@1romancatholic2 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@Drew_Hurst2 жыл бұрын
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!
@gigsup2 жыл бұрын
Are you kidding me? This deserves a second and third episode, ridiculous amount of depth and knowledge shared by these two!
@priorscience2 жыл бұрын
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.
@larrytate16572 жыл бұрын
A musical beast.
@jkinghar2 жыл бұрын
Just insane, frenetic joy. Like an over caffeinated squirrel of drums.
@ItalianBoy318902 жыл бұрын
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
@DamienDae2 жыл бұрын
I guess not many people will have gotten it but there is indeed some resemblance!
@loganwhite83752 жыл бұрын
I just left a comment about Alex Lifeson on drums lol.
@JimVincent2 жыл бұрын
So I'm not the only one who sees it.
@gspashak2 жыл бұрын
Now I can't unsee it.
@agent19662 жыл бұрын
😆😅🤣😂🙂
@funkadiktou2 жыл бұрын
Wow, this is like a compact Master Class from Gregg, brought to you by Rick Beato. So much knowledge here. Respect!
@killereverb39285 ай бұрын
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.
@dennisprestonmusic2 жыл бұрын
Today I learned that Gregg Bissonette is a legend.
@simo73938 ай бұрын
One year later I concur
@michaeloreilly58522 жыл бұрын
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.
@SpaceAced712 жыл бұрын
working with DLR & his maniacal energy all those years ago probably rubbed off on him...
@djshad1885 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
He's a drummer. A true drummer is made up of this amazing energy!
@paulbarton78862 жыл бұрын
gregg's enthusiasm for playing even after all these years is great to watch, he's someone you'd want in your band...
@vickis.93632 жыл бұрын
He's someone I want as a teacher!
@patrickbutler97442 жыл бұрын
definitely, said same thing; easy guy to be around, perfect band mate
@aronsz2 жыл бұрын
(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
@Jmilillo Жыл бұрын
For Danny Seraphine, I would’ve put Twenty Five or Six to Four
@batman1169 Жыл бұрын
No Peart or Buddy Rich?
@boomer3150 Жыл бұрын
@@Jmilillo 5-stroke roll.
@kristaskrastina286311 ай бұрын
@@batman1169That was about grooves any drummer should know :) Buddy Rich and Neil Peart played stuff impossible for most drummers.
@michaelmillican55929 ай бұрын
I still haven't met a drummer that can play Use Somebody by Kings of Leon. Correctly I mean.
@cherrycoke1062 жыл бұрын
Love when Rick gets together with artists as enthusiastic about music as he is.
@hocares69832 жыл бұрын
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
@erickinfantas25642 жыл бұрын
Awesome! You are awesome. thank you so much!
@pitbull2619862 жыл бұрын
Where’s the Rosanne shuffle 😢 it was somewhere around ron Wilson I think??
@hocares69832 жыл бұрын
@@JimVincent Oh, sorry, im not done yet
@Kanendd2 жыл бұрын
Not all heroes wear capes man. 👊
@hocares69832 жыл бұрын
@@Kanendd real hero know how to sing or either play musical instrument
@jeffconner31852 жыл бұрын
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_TV2 жыл бұрын
He actually is. I was growing up on his VHS drumschools! It still remains insane!
@LeoJSmerkin2 жыл бұрын
Totally !
@drewsibleyloans Жыл бұрын
Greg is a walking encyclopedia of drumming knowledge who can play the entire world book encyclopedia of drum licks
@darrensmith98832 жыл бұрын
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.
@nosecohn65882 жыл бұрын
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.
@jonathanstancil85442 жыл бұрын
Dynamics. So important and so often lost in music.
@mcgarnacle212 жыл бұрын
Great story. Are these projects available anywhere to listen? Would love to hear the drum tone.
@harrisbeatsfrankou63042 жыл бұрын
It's why I use his grooves in RMX drums
@gregb86202 жыл бұрын
The Mule! 🤘
@r000tbeer2 жыл бұрын
The amount of life, energy, skill and knowledge that Gregg displays is very uplifting.
@soccerringettedad2 жыл бұрын
Not only is Gregg a fantastic drummer, the guy's a walking drum encyclopedia! Fun stuff and more please!
@EyeTunz Жыл бұрын
Unbelievable talent. New found respect. I never realized he was THIS good.
@scotfinck8224 Жыл бұрын
This was a gift! THANK YOU!
@leo_yanes2 жыл бұрын
All the original drum grooves, without the concern about the video blockers. Genius!
@petermay54882 жыл бұрын
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.
@moonbubbles30462 жыл бұрын
He really is an amazing person. To be sure. Most of us Warren people are ;)
@dirkboinker2 жыл бұрын
@@moonbubbles3046 He seems like SUCH a fun dude!
@moonbubbles30462 жыл бұрын
@@dirkboinker he is every bit as enthusiastic and engaging in person as he is here.
@jasfan8247 Жыл бұрын
Haha, probably your wife knew about the noise living next to a drummer!
@MrRoundwound Жыл бұрын
This is my kind of guy. You’re so lucky to know him. This is truly amazing. He is so positive.
@marceror2 жыл бұрын
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. :)
@marceror2 жыл бұрын
Reported.
@tedstilles882 жыл бұрын
Gregg's passion is contagious! He sets the bar through the roof... There's a reason he's Ringo's drummer!
@coldcoffeebear74592 жыл бұрын
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.
@jeepercreepers542 жыл бұрын
The best drummers can play any style and with any band. That's Gregg.
@kingsethos51082 жыл бұрын
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.
@HR26352 жыл бұрын
one of the nicest people in the business.. period.
@squirrel_822 жыл бұрын
I love this guy. He is so full of life and positivity. You ought to have him on your channel more often, Rick.
@tonypapas98542 жыл бұрын
Gregg is such an outgoing, fun guy. Great video!
@trespatines8698 Жыл бұрын
A joy watching this master of the instrument.
@chrismcgady49782 жыл бұрын
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.
@angrylittlespider45932 жыл бұрын
I couldn't agree with you more. This was an absolute joy to watch!
@EttoreMenguzzo2 жыл бұрын
A perfect comment.
@ronjon53862 жыл бұрын
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 👍👍👍
@brucewhitcomb87002 жыл бұрын
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!
@andrewkelly81272 жыл бұрын
Bravo,
@spamwagon Жыл бұрын
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!
@vt60202 жыл бұрын
I didn’t want this video to end! Greg’s enthusiasm for music is contagious and inspiring.
@RunTFC2 жыл бұрын
Gregg is so infectious with his personality, knowledge, skill, and positivity.
@XC-Fly2 жыл бұрын
I can't watch two video's with Gregg in a row, cause i must play the drums after the first vid:)
@mruncletheredge2 жыл бұрын
Is it just me or is Greg starting to look like a skinny Alex Lifeson?
@BaconDrive2 жыл бұрын
@@mruncletheredge oh my gosh now I can't unsee it
@judu2b2 жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more.
@kennyjohnson78872 жыл бұрын
If Gregg wasn't playing drums, I would still listen to him. Infectious, all around nice guy.
@bearthompson65062 жыл бұрын
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.
@vennootje Жыл бұрын
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.
@ivanproano37422 жыл бұрын
Gregg is not just an amazing drummer but a super funny and endearing person 🙂
@Mr.FixIt19792 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
@danb2TJ2 жыл бұрын
Gregg should have his own late night show
@CrazyYeehah2 жыл бұрын
Yes! such positive attitude; you just want to be friends with him :)
@christianld2 жыл бұрын
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.
@footnotedrummer2 жыл бұрын
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.
@michaelherle7223 Жыл бұрын
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 !
@josephstockmal23902 жыл бұрын
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!
@geoffforduk2 жыл бұрын
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!!
@chadsstillalive2 жыл бұрын
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.93632 жыл бұрын
You were truly blessed that night. Victor Wooten is god-like.
@chadsstillalive2 жыл бұрын
@@vickis.9363 100%. Best bassist I’ve seen in person.
@vickis.93632 жыл бұрын
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.
@chadsstillalive2 жыл бұрын
@@vickis.9363 I’ve seen him with his brother a few times with the Flecktones, but that sounds special on another level!
@limestar9751 Жыл бұрын
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. 👍👍👍
@edwardjons86842 жыл бұрын
There’s a lifetime of material for any musician in this video. Thank you both so much for this!
@ericjohnson48772 жыл бұрын
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.
@bobbydreg55972 жыл бұрын
Can’t believe how fast Gregg gets his thoughts out and executes. Love this!!!
@keniff13 Жыл бұрын
A proper musician! Makes it look so easy and he's so relaxed. Genius!!!!
@ianedmonds9191 Жыл бұрын
And SO enthusiastic.
@thankyouforyourcompliance73862 жыл бұрын
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.
@Drinks44502 жыл бұрын
Exact same thing I said. 💯💯💯
@007fredh2 жыл бұрын
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.😍
@txtamaman2 жыл бұрын
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!
@bernlin20002 жыл бұрын
It's fun to see someone that's so talented and still has so much joy for the instrument.
@seanbrent82942 жыл бұрын
Introverted magician… cool
@af71192 жыл бұрын
Most genuine fan of drums. He's like a kid in a candy store sharing his gifts with us.
@paulscire5763 Жыл бұрын
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.
@NoizeKommando2 жыл бұрын
Total mastery of dynamics... And the joy of sharing. What a great guy and underrated technician...
@Neal_Schier2 жыл бұрын
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. 👍
@kevincourcey8132 жыл бұрын
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.
@skipgraham61782 жыл бұрын
Bissonette seems like a really cool guy with an infectious personality. Nice!
@Texasbluesalley2 жыл бұрын
I could watch this for hours.
@vivavideo-videofilmer2 жыл бұрын
We need the uncut version
@robmimulus51022 жыл бұрын
@@vivavideo-videofilmer Thats what she said.
@laurentdubois22682 жыл бұрын
What's your favorite ?
@luislozano23952 жыл бұрын
i think i did .. and didnt realise i was so into it!
@mattsefton2 жыл бұрын
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!
@goldmuffingaming9572 жыл бұрын
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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@PaulBHartzog2 жыл бұрын
Keep thinking like that and for you drumming will never get old !
@stevecarter88102 жыл бұрын
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.
@schiiirm11 ай бұрын
I love Greggs energy. Cheers me up. Absolute legend
@toddwalkerdrumstudio2 жыл бұрын
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!
@jsepps732 жыл бұрын
If teachers had the we enthusiasm of greg, wowil I play guitar but he floored my
@ricktheexplorer2 жыл бұрын
Absolute Pleasure watching this guy play. I couldn't believe the title, "with Gregg Bissonette."
@DougDrums2 жыл бұрын
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!
@jaycordner38902 жыл бұрын
This guy is just genius..how he can recall those thousands of songs and play then is amazing!
@kevinbothwell84252 жыл бұрын
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.
@ejohnstone3602 жыл бұрын
Gregg's love of music is infectious. I could listen to him talk about music for hours.
@voxblu2 жыл бұрын
When a drummer's drums speak in effortless tone like this you know you are in the presence of a master.
@michaelfraters8312 жыл бұрын
Gregg ‘s greatest talent is being blessed with the ultimate positivity without it being overbearing or sappy. Truly a great musician and human being!
@nicholasjsanchez2 жыл бұрын
Gregg's love of music is so contagious. What a musician!
@steveahonen71082 жыл бұрын
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.
@davidlloydbeck46502 жыл бұрын
Truly fantastic. 5-10 seconds of drum sampling with 10-15 seconds of great commentary. And every single second was entertaining.
@andrewgunnerdrums888911 ай бұрын
Gregg's vhs had so much impact on my drumming...he is able to play everything!
@davidcurtis44782 жыл бұрын
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
@davideallocca45212 жыл бұрын
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@bojangles64442 жыл бұрын
Left hand btw the Tom and snare do you mean drumming on the hardware!?
@davidcurtis44782 жыл бұрын
@@bojangles6444 Top rim of Tom 1 and snare rim. It's a great flam Gregg is doing like that. Best, DC
@danaaxelson62002 жыл бұрын
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.
@hhhmmmmmmmm7 ай бұрын
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.
@sdjohnston672 жыл бұрын
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).
@flyjarrett2 жыл бұрын
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.
@glengamble5262 жыл бұрын
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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@aaronserfatydrumsandpercus75892 жыл бұрын
Gregg is one of the most incredible drummers and better people I've ever met! His passion for music and drumming is inspiring and contagious. THANK YOU!
@davyboy93972 жыл бұрын
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
@foskco872 жыл бұрын
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
@sethcashman10112 жыл бұрын
He went to North Texas. Vinnie and Steve went to Berklee a few years earlier.
@davyboy93972 жыл бұрын
@@sethcashman1011 Ah, I couldn't remember where Steve and Vinnie went. All three good friends tho
@Chris_Stanley0072 жыл бұрын
Loved his work with Victor Wooten and Steve Bailey in Bass Extremes.
@markcatanzaro9699 Жыл бұрын
One of THE MOST PROFICIENT, EDUCATED, WELL PRACTICED, VERSATILE DRUMMERS EVER!!! And an absolute 100% good natured, nicest people you'd ever meet
@dcjway2 жыл бұрын
I totally agree that drummers from the ‘60s like Mitchell, Baker and Bonham were heavily influenced by Jazz drummers. Those old Jazz guys could groove, the 4 limb independence they had was phenomenal.
@maxxschneider55342 жыл бұрын
That was all they had until Ringo came along
@carlsalazar44902 жыл бұрын
It’s interesting that the guitarist were interested in blues but the drummers liked jazz.
@richardswett84582 жыл бұрын
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.
@allysonhanks91592 жыл бұрын
hello Richard how are you doing 😊
@richardswett84582 жыл бұрын
@@allysonhanks9159 hello...how are you?
@smileybone30102 жыл бұрын
He's super pleasant, and also talks just like Albert Brooks!
@fabioemerim2 жыл бұрын
It's so cool when we get to see someone like Gregg who talks with so much passion! He's having the time of his life when he's playing the drums!
@michaeltorres3231 Жыл бұрын
Gregg is one of the best if not the best drummer in our lifetime, his skill level is off the charts. Great interview Rick...
@silvenshadow2 жыл бұрын
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.
@biltrex2 жыл бұрын
Man, I could just watch videos like this all day... legends talking about legends and playing legendarily... it never gets old!
@Papatorrejano2 жыл бұрын
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.
@kirbs14542 жыл бұрын
hot dog
@arturgrudzinski2664 Жыл бұрын
Excellent ! Gregg might be on the top of the list of best drummers ever ! Passion and Joy !
@justinabell5550 Жыл бұрын
I happened upon one of Greg's instructional DVD's in my formative years and it made music make sense in a way that I could never misunderstand it again. God bless you, Greg and God bless you, Rick!!!!! Two of my heroes in a room talking drums. Much much love you guys.
@jongallardo800611 ай бұрын
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
@pietdebeer7972 Жыл бұрын
this is completely mind-blowing. the way he plays everything perfectly is just ... .wow
@dbmay19752 жыл бұрын
No Clyde “Funky Drummer” Stubblefield? In all seriousness Gregg’s work on Joe Satriani’s “The Extremist” album (1992) is phenomenal and I wouldn’t have wanted any other drummer for that project. One album that never gets enough praise for its drumming, however, is Jean-Luc Ponty’s “Enigmatic Ocean” from 1977. The drummer was a very young Steve Smith just before he joined Journey and if you’re a drummer, guitarist, keyboardist, bassist or even a violinist and aren’t familiar with this album definitely try it out, front to back, with headphones on. Quite an experience.
@bradleyshuppert33932 жыл бұрын
Gregg is legend!!! His sense of humor while playing is great to see!! He would be so fun To jam with!!
@ronnienose86082 жыл бұрын
Perhaps Rick isn't into him or Purple, but whenever he's talked about drummers Ian Paice is always notable by his absence. He seems to be so underrated yet is still one of the best rock drummers around, even in his 70s! He has such a wonderful swing to his playing, Rick Wakeman said he's technically brilliant, and he has such a great feel and can be really funky and inventive. Paicey's playing on 'You Fool No One,' 'Burn,' 'Fireball,' 'Lay Down, Stay Down,' 'Pictures of Home,' and many more always blows me away. Van Romaine referred to him as the Billy Cobham of hard rock and Tommy Bolin couldn't believe how good he was and compared him to Cobham. He's one of the greats like, Bonham, Moon, etc and I think more people should check him out.
@Nissardpertugiu2 жыл бұрын
In USA they left Ian Paice everytime over Bohnam , in Europe its different .
@jmreinke2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. I used to play in a Deep Purple tribute band. It's one thing to listen to and appreciate a band's recordings, but you learn a great appreciation when you and fellow musicians attempt to recreate those songs with the same sound and feel.
@OFR2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely one of the greats, not to mention his speed on a single kick drum.
@victorchiappetta32302 жыл бұрын
100% agreed. Paice is on a very high level. Inspired me heavily when I was learning. Nailing Burn as a teen was a massive accomplishment. I played Burn for a young guy recently as I was auditioning high end audio systems. He is a big music geek obviously. He loved it and added it to his playlist immediately. I want an audio system that can make that level of busy sound great. Norah Jones sounds great on my Megaboom :)
@theblueacorn2 жыл бұрын
As soon as I heard the start of Too Hot for Teacher here I thought, OK we have to have Ian Paice's Fireball intro, right?
@jgoel3266 Жыл бұрын
I have watched this video at least four times in the last week or so. Love it!
@jasongu6252 жыл бұрын
What a drummer! Gregg is so passionate on every singe groove, anyone watched this will be touched by his passion for music.