Jimmy Chamberlin on Smashing Pumpkins "JellyBelly" Drum Part

[@LoveStallion]

So great to see one of rock's best drummers sober and happy.

[@MoltenSon]

Fuck yeah it is.

[@Juice5522]

Wurd

[@alvarhanso6310]

Didn't think he would make it out of the 90s.

[@myfirstseven]

Hell yeah. Still making great music and still getting better! How!?

[@ginanotafan1039]

💜💜💜💯

[@SuperFacecloth]

The sense of pride and joy on Jimmy's face at the end is so well earned.

[@chuckjcarter]

It's incredible that at his age he hasn't lost a step whatsoever

[@lospasacalles7473]

Saw this monster play Jellybelly two days ago in Buenos Aires. He's the heart of the Pumpkins, best rock drummer of his generation. I saw them twice with different drummers, great players in their own way, but no one comes near Jimmy. There's no Pumpkin sound without him.

[@locatolaka]

Los vi ahí también y coincido.. Mike fue bueno, Matt no tanto para SP... Jimmy es irrepetible

[@lospasacalles7473]

@locatolaka Brad Wilk en el 2015 (me encanta en RATM) fue bastante penoso, le quedaron enormes las canciones, son zapatos muy difíciles de llenar.

[@locatolaka]

@lospasacalles7473 quise decir Brad, sí..me confundí! Muy macarra él, no tiene el groove jazzero de Jimmy

" best rock drummer of his generation" so true!!!

[@notsure1135]

Adore is a pumpkins album despite no Jimmy. I love Jimmy though. Better than Danny Carey…

[@tinsoldier24]

Jimmy has some of the cleanest rolls of any drummer.

[@doublestrokeroll]

yep...his rudiments are fantastic.

[@litin5564]

He’s a monster on those rolls. Anyone know what type of Istanbul China that is to his left? It’s perfect

[@wswan81]

Facts.

[@malemanjulpax2155]

He used to be jazz drummer

[@ericwalter4771]

He cuts like a knife

[@Lord_Aghast]

Jimmy was one of those drummers from the 90s that blew my mind, I was a little kid hearing his chops and I remember thinking this was like perfect rock drumming. Even his story and his trials and tribulation’s fascinated me. Years later as an adult I went through similar trials and here I stand out of it, much like Jimmy. We all have a really good story to tell, and Jimmys got some special stories.

[@aroundthefur1210]

Glad you made it through!

[@MykeLewisMusic]

I'm sure I'm not alone in this, but I could hear the entire song along with him as he played. Man, what a drummer.

[@brokenhalo22]

He puts so many accents and fills in to compliment guitar and vocal parts, that you can't help but hear them in your head as he plays. So good!

[@LakesideLofi]

You aren't alone my friend. I was gonna comment that he's one of the few drummers that can write like this. It flows so well you can literally hear the entire song without anything but his drums it's so rad!

[@choirrevolution]

I could hear it all!

[@theastrocosmonaut]

Absolutely! I know it's the other way around, but this song is as if it had been composed on drums first and had all the rest added afterwards.

[@thebrianchannel9890]

Yep. Except now I see it in a different light and realize how insanely difficult it is. Before I never even thought once about the drum part. I just knew it was a cool song.

[@stevenashmore4522]

How fortunate Billy was to have found someone to keep up with him, compliment and even augment his excesses. One of those magical relationships. Also, as an avid beginner when their first records came out, I learned SO much from the first few SP records about just how versatile a snare drum can be. He's magnificent.

[@Liveeruptsuj]

I think their duo matchup of ability is a huge part of what made them famous.

[@studiodsr]

It does almost seem like fate that those two met. They compliment each other unbelievably well. SP never would’ve been what it became without both of them

[@edwardk3]

I heard that he's is not good to woman and he's is toxic gender male

[@zogzoogler]

SP was great despite and because of Billy, but it was nothing without Jimmy.

[@notsure1135]

Jimmy is under-utilised.

[@phoenixdk]

I think it's a testament to a great drum part when you can hear the whole song come through in just the drums. Just the subtle control of dynamics on the kick deserves some kind of medal.

[@Online_ToughGuy]

5:16 DOWN IN THE BELLY OF THE BEAST!!!!

[@BastardLikeAFox]

Same thought when through my mind. Rare I can make out the song through the drums so clearly. Massive talent.

[@about99ninjas56]

Dude. I heard the entire song in my head as he played. So good.

[@Eetshytmothalickaz]

I think you deserve a medal for most boring comment

[@behindthen0thing525]

i've never heard the song so i have no idea what the rest of it sounds like

[@a.x.marcus4627]

Gold. One of the greatest albums of the 90's.

[@nedring987]

Is that a drum-specific room? The drums sound incredible, even on a phone!

[@joshblank1]

In my opinion, the greatest

[@jayrussell3796]

One of the greatest albums EVER. Period

[@magroves]

Jimmy is my favorite drummer of all time and so inspiring.

[@chilly6470]

Oh Jimmy, all these years later and you still give me chills. The first time I heard Jellybelly, I was floored.

[@pfzt]

I could listen to Mr. Chamberlin talk and play all day long.

[@gregsteffey1266]

It’s awesome how transparent he is on this interview.

[@mikeodil7721]

That snare drum though! That thing just explodes of the kit. Massive sound. Jimmy rocks

[@davidrojas6457]

Top 5 snare tones without question.

[@mtpstv94]

I doubt he brought his kit to that studio. It's probably Rick's.

[@byronwaldron7933]

@@mtpstv94 It's Jimmy's kit through and through. Rick visited the studio.

[@gpeddino]

The drum part is outstanding. It's so smooth and precise, and he plays it with such ease. Amazing.

[@johnsmith1474]

Was there another part I missed?

[@On_T.ele.gram_Mr_Rick_Beato]

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[@Anubisdream1]

easily the drummer that had the most impact on my playing as a drummer.

[@codhcod4949]

that kit sounds beautiful

[@rlmccoy252]

Well-maintained.

[@GoranRista]

That was so amazing. The groove was killer, so smooth and in the pocket! He was like a freight train rolling steadily. 👏🏻

[@On_T.ele.gram_Mr_Rick_Beato]

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[@ryemill7787]

What is the pocket?

[@GoranRista]

​@@ryemill7787"pocket" is a consistent groove that neither rushes nor draggs and feels good.

[@stell4r1]

​@@GoranRista I just learned something lol ty

[@mejsjalv]

If you drum, this groove is HOMEWORK! ANYONE would love to play something like this! BTW, I never heard the song before, went to listen, but I'm biased toward the "just the drummer" version now. Once you nail it this is a very nice workout for the drums. Bit metal, bit jazz, bit funky... good times

[@alecj3454]

There are a lot of all time great drummers, but if i was starting a band and could pick anyone i wanted....from any era....I would pick Jimmy Chamberlin. For the music that vibrates my soul, and made me want to play guitar, i dont believe there is a better drummer than Jimmy Chamberlain. He is one of those few drummers that is irreplaceable. No one plays like him, and no one makes a song, blast off like a rocket, like Jimmy. Plus he is one of the most versatile guys out there. He does it all, is humble, and supremely cool. What else could you want? Thank you Jimmy for never letting the hard times stop you! Its such a blessing you are still with us, rocking hard as ever. Thank you Rick. This will go down as one of my favorite interviews, that you did.

[@On_T.ele.gram_Mr_Rick_Beato]

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[@bugpack6]

Agree. Or. Maybe Tim Alexander. Both are insanely talented!!!

[@mercertj]

Dave Abbruzzese and Jimmy were my two favorites from that era.

[@andrewalderman]

This was always my favorite Pumpkins track, and hearing the drums by themselves, and seeing him play it, just makes me smile

[@LiquidAudio]

What I love about Rick is that he giggles with the same musical enthusiasm we all do and I certainly did at the end of Jimmy's jam. My favourite music channel, good on you Rick!

[@camerriam]

Rick knows a genius when he sees one

[@AutismRocksOfficial]

Saw them in Atlanta this year with Green Day. Smashing Pumpkins still got it. Show was amazing!

[@ChristopherDillman]

Chamberlin is as smooth and cool as the other side of the pillow. His transitions between grooves and fills are so butter smooth and roll with downhill speed.

[@willjam465]

Watched this multiple times...Rick sums up best. That is INSANE! Jimmy is incredible. Such an incredible drummer.

[@divisiona3974]

What a workout. Awesome. Straight to tape, people. Mad respect. Thanks for the music, Jimmy.

[@thomasmandeno2776]

I have always LOVED this song from Mellon Collie.

[@jasonfitzpatrick2197]

One of the best to ever sit behind a kit.

[@matsnilson7727]

Jimmy's drumming was a big reason for my obsession with Smashing Pumpkins in the 90s. Great technique and a very reconizable style. Pure class!

[@viStringTheory]

What a performance! The orchestration of his drum part in that song...chef's kiss!

[@eddiepierce7028]

I never really sat down and listened the Smashing Pumpkins. I think it’s time for a deep dive!

[@jlsemmes]

Siamese Dream is forever eteched on my soul. Have a good time discovering great music! It ain't metal, nor is it grunge.

[@InTheDecay]

I envy you. SP is a solid mix of The Cure and Black Sabbath. I won't say that every song is a hit but I'll say they have a pretty good track record and the songs that hit, absolutely HIT.

[@thomasnieman7086]

I had the same thought while watching this

[@LapsedPacifist79]

You’re a lucky person. Most people reading this are thinking they wish they could hear it with fresh ears again.

[@m0rvidusm0rvidus18]

Be prepared for some of the worst 'singing' you've ever heard in popular music.

[@bertgetner9397]

That's probably the most insane drumming I've ever heard for a song. Absolutely incredible. It's mind boggling to think he could hear someone else make a mistake while performing that.

[@burnte]

Love seeing Jimmy do so well. Brilliant drummer and musician. Smashing Pumpkins wouldn’t have made it without him.

[@dudedude8931]

Billy and Jimmy are one of the best musical duos of any genre and time. Theres probably very few players that could do Billy's riffs the justice that Jimmy gives them. Incredible

[@ehiggin]

Melon collie was one of my favorite albums in high school. So wonderful to see this now, and to see various aspects of the album unpacked on this channel. Really wonderful. Jelly belly is a crazy track!

[@HighScorsese]

I always knew Jimmy was an outstanding drummer, but this guy just came on your show and delivered a legit keeper take of one of the band's most difficult songs on the spot! Insane!

[@stevenmiller820]

Jimmy is a living drum machine😂😂😂 jelly is one of my fav all time songs of all songs, and ode to noone. Hearing Jimmy talk about these songs is so incredible and uplifting in times of instability

[@MrNullifier]

Im having goosebumps watching Jimmy play. It's such an awesome song

[@about99ninjas56]

I got goosebumps watching this. Jellybelly was one of the first songs I learned on guitar. Such a good song and album.

[@09nob]

He's such an integral part of their music, his drumming is evocative and idiosyncratic. What a great drummer.

[@stonerdemon]

Damn this dude knows how to treat a drum kit with class. Really sweet.

[@SB-bq7qs]

This is amazing! I first got into SP back when I was 14 and just entering high school and as a drummer this was the first song that really stuck out to me because of the drums. I'm in awe of FINALLY seeing Jimmy play this song and finally seeing how he played some of those fills after 20 years!! Thank you SO much for this!

[@jetally]

Jimmy is one of my idols. He is an amazing drummer. I got to shake his hand after a concert at the Bronco Bowl. His drumming is powerful, primal. I'm so happy to see him looking so well.

[@obijawn]

Such a brilliant drummer. Such a lucky generation to have him, Perkins, Cameron, Carey. Great bands always start with a great drummerz

[@gfunkk]

got to meet Jimmy at a soundcheck once and he is the most gracious dude on top of being one of the great monsters of the kit.

[@Punchypax]

What a treat to hear Jimmy play that start to finish. I have a new appreciation for a song I already loved so much. Frenetic is definitely the word! 🧡

[@michaelweekes4377]

Such a tight and expressive groove. Everything he adds are like unexpected gifts. Such an amazing drummer

[@duarteestelita7257]

What a treat !.. Fantastic, fantastic song .. with world class drumming. There'd be no SP without this man. Thank you both, so much, for this. I'm smiling all the way, what a classic song. Kudos

[@datapusher-]

THIS JIMMY CHAMBERLAIN guy has been inspiring me since 1991. SO GOOD... hes goat tier drummer, dont care what any half wit musician thinks.

[@atomsofstardust]

At 4:14 absolute magic begins! Holy cow that’s incredibly impressive👏🏻

[@JordynP-rf9yb]

I love that Jimmy owns how amazing the drumming in JB is!

[@dave_s_vids]

Just incredible. You can tell Rick is absolutely geeking out being in the same room!

[@OptimusPrim4l]

Jimmy has been my favorite drummer since the very first time I listened to Gish. I hardly ever see his name come up when people talk about truly great drummers. So this is so awesome to see.

[@mf103]

It’s one thing to be able to play all those fills back to back; it’s a whole other thing to make it grove throughout. Perfect example of a jazz fusion drummer.

[@oysterhead5150]

Jimmy is the man! His drumming with Pumpkins is underrated at times, especially his earlier stuff, killer!

[@rogersgonc]

Jimmy playing and creativity are outstanding! And those tones... wow!

[@the_katman2181]

Jimmy is my favourite drummer of all time. He manages to sound melodic in his drumming. Such great feel.

[@briancullen9575]

His groove on the ride cymbal is so great. Also, I always loved his snare sound.

[@c.davidcook3565]

God I love His snare sound.

[@thepirhomancer9745]

And I wonder how much if that is just the way he plays it!

[@joelkelly3225]

@@thepirhomancer9745 It's definitely the way he plays it, he knows how to get so much texture and tone out of his snare with his array of rimshots and edge snare hits in amongst his single strokes in the middle of the snare.

[@anthonypearce5389]

The drums sound incredible he is incredible but what is your honest take on his cymbals? Genuinely I didn't enjoy any of the ones he was using.

[@johncollins5552]

​@@anthonypearce5389 very splashy😂 I guess he requires that fast decay because of the high tempos.

[@johncollins5552]

Jimmy needs to play UFIP cymbals, they have the unique rotocasting, purest sound.

[@brentfoxguitar345]

This might be one of my favorite videos on all of KZbin. Thank you Rick and thank you Jimmy.

[@theastrocosmonaut]

Absolutely!

[@jarkkojokinen1240]

Wow , Jimmy is something else. Love to watch his drumming and those early Pumpkins records are classics.

[@jakesguitarvidz]

Rick, this is maybe your best interview so far. Jimmy hits all the interesting points of production, technique and recording. Congrats.

[@davidr1620]

I saw the Pumpkins in 2018 for the first time. As magical as it was hearing so many of my favorite songs live, I truly can't explain how much of the main highlight was hearing Jimmy play live. It's one of those things that you might take for granted when you hear a record or watch a video. When you hear it in person, it's a new experience.

[@alexandermilde]

I have always been impressed by his musicality, complexity and the art of playing the snare. One of my absolute favorites!

[@RobCowie]

Jimmy never got enough love as a drummer, but he is and was fucking great! Love it!

[@EDDIE.EDDISON]

Still one of my favourite videos ever!! Jimmy is just simply incredible.

[@Defleshuary]

YEARS ago I went to a drum clinic of his. I left with an even bigger admiration for his playing, but also left with a huge positive impression of Yamaha drums as he talked about his relationship with them over the years.

[@keithkinack2013]

Jimmy has ALWAYS been so solid. Growing up I tried to play like him and MCATIS was one of my go to albums to try to mimic.

[@MarsMarley-p5d]

This is by far my favorite drum video in a long time. I remember being a young teenager listening to that album & falling in love with the drums of that song. Seeing him absolutely killing it was incredible!

[@anotherland2462]

is it by far your favorite drum video in a long time? that's so cool.

[@randall9000]

Jimmy, Dave Abbruzzese, Dave Grohl, Matt Cameron, Danny Carey, and more. Lots of talent back in the 90’s, one could argue it was the golden age of drumming

[@FreakinRican6969]

Sooo many great drummers from the 90s

[@jarrodschaller5963]

I would argue that the 90's was the Golden age of music altogether...

[@randall9000]

@@jarrodschaller5963 and movies and pretty much just life in general

[@jarrodschaller5963]

@randall9000 Indeed, sir

[@allrequiredfields]

​@@jarrodschaller5963 It's the 60s, unquestionably.

[@dpclerks09]

He's just one of the best to EVER do it. A True Master.

[@downvisor]

Love the laughs at the end. I clicked back to the start of the song and yep, tempo was exactly the same as the finish. No click. Amazing.

[@samstevenson5328]

Jimmy Chamberlin really is the “Stewart Copeland” of the Smashing Pumpkins. PHENOMENAL technical proficiency…

[@littledittymusic]

This!

[@On_T.ele.gram_Mr_Rick_Beato]

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[@russmartin6763]

I love Stewart.....LOVE him. Hugely influential, and the creator of so many iconic drum parts........ Jimmy blows him off the throne.

[@mickdomickdont]

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[@kommi1974]

Lol. 😂😂​@@russmartin6763

[@BrentLane1]

Jimmy will always be one of my favorite drummers. His drum parts took Billy’s songs to an entirely new level that most drummers wouldn’t be able to do.

[@brianfruman123]

Absolute beast on the drums. Saw him live at metro for Gish album release party.

[@ferromontanino]

I've loved this song since 1995 and can't believe how much this performance elevated my appreciation for it even higher. What an incredible musician.

[@FejjNagaf]

He so relaxed. As a drummer, I'm all over the place trying to play his parts, moving like an animal. I have no idea how he can do that as relaxed as he does.

[@securitymonkee5390]

I could just listen to Jimmy play by himself for hours. So good. Reminds me of the old Metro 3rd floor days.

[@steampunkcoffee934]

Got to play on Jimmy’s kit after sneaking in early for soundcheck in Durban, got a pair of sticks, helped unpack Merch and got an armband so ended up selling my ticket too…more money for beers!!! best concert day ever.

[@plaidinternational2100]

That was sooo incredible!!! I picked up my guitar and started jamming along! 🔥🔥🔥🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾💯💯💯 one of the greatest of all time and such an inspiration! ✊🏽🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@okalright8980]

Great interview Jimmy Chamberlin is one of my favorite drummer's 🔥

[@joshw9736]

JC is just one of the greatest rock drummers ever. Ever.Straight to tape, NO CLICK? Those parts? Actually crazy.

[@DeuceDeuceBravo]

All you can do is laugh. Fantastic.

[@1loveMusic2003]

I love the high tuned toms with sustain. Sounds amazing!

[@amberws7468]

Is that whatever is making the WHAHWHAH sound?

[@NathanP711]

Chamberlin was always one of my favorite drummers.

[@Rubblechops]

Even more amazing when heard as a solo. Bravo

[@drumbum.ireland]

Unreal!! What a drummer! 👏👏👏❤️🥁

[@raconteurful]

Just a monster on all levels! Also one of the most gentle players I've heard. Definitely top 5 circle for me. Thanks for diving in Rick. And THANK YOU Jimmy!

[@ice_1c3]

Jimmy is one of my favorite drummers ever ...in my personal top 5 of course

[@interruptor]

Jellybelly is one of my favourite Pumpkins song. I go back to it over and over again.

[@mk-421]

Jimmy will always be my all-time favorite drummer. He embodies everything that I love about playing the drums. He truly runs the gamut from a whisper to a roar.

[@AtmospheresElectricity]

"No click. No editing". Wow. El vertigo y el talento. Admiracion total!!! 🔥

[@rocketsauce5067]

What a place to be standing, Right where Rick was. Damn.

[@MrFatdaz]

Absolutely effortless drumming, absolutely fantastic, love Jimmy C

[@vsully360]

Jimmy is incredible. That amazing crescendo in Snail on Gish is just perfection. Lyric (with Zwan) is just amazing as well.

[@alibabaschultz352]

Yes! Mary Star of the Sea needs more credit!

[@TheMinster1960]

Impossible to "like" this enough. Stellar performance.

[@aviolentpurple9925]

This is such an amazing video. I remember listening to Mellon Collie on repeat and it blew my mind. Jimmy’s drumming always made the band and this performance rocks. Thanks for such great content Rick

[@stevelichtenstein8181]

I love this so much!!! Great to see the joy that Jimmy and Rick share over amazing drumming.

[@JGsBBQ]

He's impressive! Always loved his drumming on SP albums 🤙🏼. Thx guys!!

[@bryankrupp4865]

Thank you Jimmy for giving us such amazing music!

[@robprideaux3279]

Great to see Jimmy's smile . One of my top 5 drummers of all time