THIS IS THE BEST DRUM SOLO IN THE WORLD | Sonny Emory

A DRUM SOLO by Sonny Emory
at java jazz fest 2013 with Lee Ritenour, Dave Grusin, Melvin Lee Davis & Sonny Emory
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[@RovieKizola]

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[@smolchongus]

buddy rich?

[@RovieKizola]

@@smolchongus thanks for your comment bro

[@smolchongus]

@@RovieKizola no problemo

[@bretdorton]

Not the best, but great.

[@jamescalifornia2964]

A unique drummer : Hal Blaine 🎼

[@paistekid]

There’s no such thing as “BEST drum solo” in the world of percussive music! Every musicians is unique in their own write 🙂

[@Sticks922]

As a drummer myself you took the words right out of my mouth you 100% spot on with that comment

[@jimmelanson2430]

Exactly. It’s not a competition.

[@srwsrw2]

Right !

[@kidrum13]

It’s “right” ya buzz kill. 🤨🤣

[@drummer8by2]

Absolutely correct... I can name 100 solos just as good, in their own right... All a matter of taste, perspective, style, genre and feeling at the time

[@Son-ke9fp]

I was a spectator at a Guitar Center Drum Off competition held in Los Angeles in the early 1980s. I saw Sonny Emory tearing it up back then as a young 19 year old contestant. In fact, he won the event that day. Nice to see Sonny is still killing it many years later. Just a phenomenal drummer.

[@B5Blue1968]

He toured with Eric Clapton last year, my wife and i saw that show at LCA in Detroit.He's an absolutely amazing drummer.

[@dyshirley2657]

There are videos of KIDS playing better than this.

[@RovieKizola]

Really 😅

[@swanee22]

That long single-stroke roll on the snare alone was worth the price of admission...so so good.

[@fifthbusiness1678]

And yet it was free! Thank goodness for KZbin

[@RovieKizola]

Yes

[@andredaniels3155]

Who cares about 'Best' ? It's not a race and there's no timer. This guy is a beast and I'm a fan

[@tomdac]

Exactly!! Total beast.

[@magiq9]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@benoitsimard2029]

@@magiq9 Great comment! I agree with you 100%!

[@Caxtin]

Truly, who cares about the "best". The drummer is simply "out-of-this-world" with the drums. I had to watch him three times and sometimes, I had to rewind to see him again. That's real talent indeed.

[@AlexLopez-sf6nx]

@@tomdac peter chris is the best

[@pgtip5791]

Yep - that's a man at the top of his craft. Born to have those sticks in his hands - just so natural. Amazing.

[@RovieKizola]

Born Talent 👌✅

[@AdamPreuter]

Sonny Emory is not only a beast, but the most musical drummer I've ever heard. Sonny, Dave Weckl, and Vinny Colaiuta are tops for me.

[@wigstretch]

I'm with you on this one. I was thinking Weckl and forgot about Colaiuta until I read your comment. Seems like they're all cut from a similar cloth, although Weckl has such a smooth way of playing and endlessly tasteful ideas.

[@williamperri3437]

⁠@@wigstretchWeckl is the king of the 3 with Latin. My drum teacher is like so pro Vinny over anybody. He doesn’t really I think anyone can touch Vinny or Dennis. Dennis played so amazingly with P Funk at such a young age and picked up so much from Tony, Billy, Diamond from Ohio Players, and Buddy Rich before he was even in P Funk and then went onto DESTROY those grooves. Dave for me takes the cake with Latin over Vinny. Everybody seems to disregard Steve Smith as well. He came out of that same school as a Weckl and Vinnie. He was at Berklee with Vinnie. Steve plays Buddy Rich snare drum chops while doing drum tricks better than all of them in my opinion. Vinny is like a God of course when it comes to his left hand and grooving but they ALL took from GADD. He was one kind of drummer and then heard Idris Muhammad, David Garibaldi and Airto as well as Chick Corea’s approach to drums and then rewrote what was being played… Sonny though? My god, criminally underrated just like Virgil.

[@wigstretch]

Man you ran down the whole crew of great drummers. I love all of them with their own unique styles. Steve Smith is incredible and sort of forgotten about. I used to play weddings with Chuck Bergeron, who also was playing with the Buddy Rich big band on occasion. I went to see a tribute to Buddy Rich, and to see Chuck;. They featured Gadd, Colaiuta and Weckl together. Out of the three , they let Gadd start the groove. Nobody lays it down like Gadd. It set the stage for those three great players to show their stuff. Morello, Bellson and a number of others performed as well. This was back in the 80"s.@@williamperri3437

[@mladenpalenkas7750]

One of the most musical and technical drum solo I've ever heard. Love his drumming, he is one of the best ever. 👍

[@bobt2049]

Go fuck urself!!!

[@bafattvahetere]

I´m sure you have been listening to much to Lars Ulrich or Charlie Watts then.

[@user-pz8uh7xj8b]

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[@mladenpalenkas7750]

@@bafattvahetere Haha 😂👍. No, but Jeff Porcaro, Dave Weckl, Jojo Mayer & ....😉

[@ghall7465]

Sonny is a phenomenal drummer. His contrasting rhythms are to die for. If you are any kind of a percussionist like me you see this man as the god of drumming. Please hit "Like"

[@sarojaband4664]

Monster Drummer Sonny Emory!!

[@bettyrichardson1947]

Love your Drums

[@sarojaband4664]

@@bettyrichardson1947 Thank you Betty!!

[@robertjackson5411]

No way is someone too bow too he’s good but don’t put him up on a pedestal there are so many great drummers Danny Kerry Mike Portnoy even Zack Starky who plays for The Who by the way is Ringo Starr’s son just a few that have made me want to try and play again 35 years behind a kit and one botched surgery on my shoulder had to stop and watch what I could have possibly been doing

[@henrymcclain-bey8305]

LOVED IT

[@lancefarmer6143]

I wouldn't say that this is the greatest drum solo of all time. This is most definitely a brilliant display of drumming technique without a doubt. For a "best" you need context! This show just doesn't have that perfect storm of circumstances that you would need to have a "best" label slapped on it.

[@brently2009]

If you played drums in your life you can appreciate Sonny's amazing abilities

[@Primus54]

I did. As a boy I showed natural talent, did the school band stuff, private lessons, learned to play practically every percussion instrument and do it well, but I hit a wall when I realized I was fine covering other’s works, but didn’t have a composition or improvisational bone in my body. 🤷‍♂️😉

[@batphink2655]

That's artistry right there,his solo is technical yet still very musical!

[@kevingillihan636]

Very melodic,very rhythmic and flowing. A pleasure to listen to. 👍

[@RovieKizola]

Yess true

[@blindsquirrel7802]

This guys control, dynamics, technique, phrasing and expression is like a conversation. He has something to tell us and speaks well.

[@danstephensen9032]

I have been a LIFETIME fan of Sonny's. My first experience was a Drum Clinic/Wagstaff Music/ Salt Lake City about 40 years ago. A True Classy gentleman who took time afterwards to listen to my questions. Such a great human being in every way. (Im still gigging at age 70)

[@dr-stephennewdell3882]

The rock and jazz-rock fusion genre has opened up a broader range for drummers and what they're doing now is absolutely amazing. This is GRAND.

[@guildedtalleywacker4627]

So many amazingly talented drummers out there it's sort of naive to claim any one solo as "The best". They're all the best at their particular style. He's awesome for sure. Same goes for any talented musician, no matter the instrument.

[@jeffmiller9926]

As far as drum solos go, this one has much more of an afro cuban back bone to it than anything else I've seen. Which definitely makes this guy a rare breed. He also kept the phrasing length and pattern for the preceding melody through out a majority of it.

[@hermansohier7643]

@@jeffmiller9926 I agree but when i see Gergo Borlai i'm more excited .

[@elbarjones4812]

@@jeffmiller9926 Sounds like he took lessons from Billy Cobham

[@daleford9606]

@Jeff Miller not quite. There’s an afro cuban section to the solo, but it doesn’t run throughout. The sections are mapped out specifically…

[@bharathjmusic]

Who ever mixed those drums deserves a medal.

[@pianotennisman]

I love Sonny’s effortless demeanor as he presents his superior skill set.

[@bobdelord9921]

People forget that drumming is about technique timing and skill, nobody paints the same way. Call it difference if you may not best, best has nothing to with it. From Sonny Emory to Neil Peart to Buddy Rich each present technique timing and skill. When that's achieved consider yourself "accomplished" and perhaps ONE of the best!! Sonny Emory can stand tall.

[@arthurimpastato8696]

Very good drum solo but not Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa, John Bonham etc.

[@fess04]

what i love about this is that during the solo sections. the band comped and followed Sonny as Sonny does for them in the tunes. a reversal and extremely rare when presented this way. these guys all have magnificient ears.

[@RovieKizola]

I swear it’s so true hey 👌

[@bluemax73]

I think he's excellent! It's not about how fast you play or beats per minute,it's about nuance,it's about how effortlessly he expresses himself on the drums, it's how he brings it all together to make musical sense and above all how he makes it entertaining!

[@RovieKizola]

This is so true

[@akcustom7838]

I hit like because the drummer is a beast. but so is the bassist, the guitarist and dude on the keys, and when they all play together it sounds amazing! the drum solo was good but the mix of instruments is the best imo.

[@philatkinson3955]

Music has to breathe with soul, pocket, groove, and continuity...hot damn-!! This was smokin!! Eloquence and salient partisanship where each instrument respects the other...rare moment for me to appreciate this and I used to think I could play percussion...lol. nice job boys!

[@petersack5074]

@@philatkinson3955 u betcha....bro.....

[@NotLost]

Oh dude, right! ...and the bassist - I had to go back and count the strings too.

[@darylcadman2863]

Anthony Jackson Bass.... Lee Ritenour Guitar

[@stevenbatley8666]

Bass player bit tasty 😋

[@toynazi]

It's not about the best in the world or best ever. Sonny is a beast! Anybody who has heard him live knows this.

[@RolandLindemann-lr9vz]

JOHN BONHAM is better

[@mortenlvik5648]

This kind of druming makes My life worth living.

[@ChristopherCudworth]

How does a human being get so great that it defies even willing appreciation? Craftsmanship and genius.

[@benaguilar1261]

Very good drum solo. Never seen a drummer spin the sticks so fast while hitting the cymbals.

[@RovieKizola]

Talent right there

[@song23ministries]

I remember listening to Sonny who was playing across the hall in the GA State University Jazz Band when I was taking private drum lessons from Jack Bell. I stopped in the middle of my lesson and asked "GOOD NIGHT, WHO IS THAT DRUMMER!" In which Jack replied, "That's Sonny Emory." It was hard to go on playing after that day. Great Job Sonny!

[@jeffreykolendo5149]

Mm ct

[@DJJSerpico]

Absolute SAVAGE player. Love EVERY minute of this.

[@kidwave1]

That dude is AN ARTIST! ...and the way the bassist played on and off of him during it was spectacular!

[@RovieKizola]

They synchronised 😅

[@stelladrums]

Great and Solid Drummer. His Timing and Technique is Exquisite. He definitely is a Studied Drummer. Love his Drumming.

[@amyo]

Ooooo this dude has such variety! Love it. It’s like his drumset is his playground, that’s how it’s supposed to be!

[@RovieKizola]

Professionalism

[@axelhager4773]

I can't believe it! I simply can't believe it! What a drummer, Mr. Evory, brilliant, out of this world! 👍👍👍

[@RovieKizola]

He is great 🔥

[@allendennison3428]

ONE OF THE LEGENDS! EARTH 🌏WIND 🌬&FIRE🔥 DRUMMERS. THIS GUY HAS PLAYED WITH ONE OF GREATEST BAND EVER!

[@karenhoene4246]

Mind blowing and amazing but still to this day with 57 years on this planet behind me I have never seen/heard anyone play the drums as well as Buddy Rich.

[@deepcreep9849]

Umm... what about Animal?

[@donaldstevens7596]

John Bonham from led zeppelin a close second I think

[@user-vv1vb7qr7w]

After all these years and all these drummers, Buddy Rich is still "The Goat".

[@jed6937]

I would love to see Sonny & We old get it on!!!!! 2 of The BEST EVER😁😁😁😁

[@RovieKizola]

Really 😅

[@chubbjack158]

He brought the drums and symbols alive. Like they were breathing with the drummer.

[@theram4320]

Love Sonny's playing. Very tasteful soloing.

[@calvinsmithson8042]

Guy is amazingly talented like beyond belief but I found it totally show boaty and sonicly unenjoyable.

[@Mydickinyoursister]

Now THIS IS HOW A MASTER MAKES A DRUM SET SPEAK....SIR...I. SALUTE YOU....you get the horns..throw em up...THROW EM UP....\M/💯

[@taroosullivan193]

You have to see him over the years. At Montreux Jazz with EWF. He's definitely one of the greatest of all time

[@Leisesturm]

I saw a clip of him playing 'Cyclone' with Hornsby about a year ago. I am old enough to have heard all the EWF stuff as it was hitting the charts but I didn't know or care about who the drummer was back then. I knew I was seeing someone special though when I saw him with Hornsby. The present clip was just more confirmation. The drummer in our Praise Band struggles and so I sent her a clip of 'Cyclone' as a study in poise, timekeeping, and just all around drumming excellence.

[@eddyvideostar]

@@Leisesturm : EWF is pop music.

[@Leisesturm]

@@eddyvideostar why are you telling me this? You have confused me with another poster?

[@fixtillbroke]

I've gotta say, I'm only watching this because it popped up on the YT menu. It's early morning and I haven't turned the sound on because she's asleep. I've got no pre conceived thoughts about this man's drumming, but as this plays in silence, I can't believe what his hands and body are doing at the same time! This is a superior display of what the brain can process at tremendous speed, accuracy, impact and musically expressive emotion, with the benefit of an exquisitely developed body capable far beyond his peers and predecessors. I'm looking forward to watching this on the big screen with the sound system ON, later today.

[@pistolCrockett]

Melvin Davis on Bass....Such a bad ass! GReat Job Sonny!

[@stevenbaxter7990]

The man is one with his drum kit, an elite talent!!!

[@ScottyLo]

I loved it. It was so different from any drum solo I’ve ever heard. He was spot on with his timing.

[@elbarjones4812]

Listen to Billy Cobham to see where he got it. In fact, this tune sounds like Stratus

[@w.s6124]

you clearly should check out more drum solos

[@Audioholics]

A great drummer for certain and a great group of musicians!

[@RovieKizola]

Thnx for ur coment

[@biolaorekoya3719]

That reminds me of Take Five from Dave Brubeck. My youngest son liked it a lot once he heard me played in 2009 and he was eleven years old then. Then I wondered kids can relate to this drum solo which is now over 60 years since recorded.

[@nicolasderuiter1699]

Who cares about the video's title....where are your brains at? My ears and eyes are 100% with Emory's ferocious and melodic drum solo. Totally cool and humble guy if you've ever seen him speak. A fire ball of groove and chops!

[@bretdorton]

Listen to buddy rich!

[@MP-ju4ol]

The French roles were amazing!

[@rickmassey1272]

Exactly... people caught up with the title are missing the point of not only the video performance but,the title of the video itself.😁

[@carbonc6065]

@@rickmassey1272 ?!?!?!?!?!?!

[@jessicaguerrero3189]

FANTASTIC!!!! DRUMMERS ARE MOST DEFINITELY A UNIQUE SPECIMEN.

[@teddalexander7677]

I had the pleasure of growing up in Atlanta across the street from Sonny and the Emory family, all great musicians. I would hear him practicing when we were junior high and high school students. What a joy to see this video. I recall seeing him play with EW&F. Incredible!!!!

[@wolflover968]

One of THE reasons I love jazz/fusion is the solos, not JUST the drums either. But, being a drummer, I'm kind of biased. Thing is, when you have these world-class musicians, everything sounds just RIGHT. :3

[@robertwegner1747]

There is no "best" drum solo in the world. There are so many super drummers, male and female, and S.E. is of course a very good one. Each of the good drummers has developed his or her own special language on the drums, and that is what makes them interesting and good.

[@nycboyforlife]

Very well thought out response.

[@MrMadBaggins]

Touche'

[@ruist79]

Finally someone with some sense. Thank you

[@onelife3916]

I agree Robert. Well put. But we both watched it, didn't we?

[@sueannajonesyzaguirre2825]

He is the former drummer of Earth Wind & Fire

[@emiliogarcia4753]

Sonny is amazing, and thanks to KZbin, we have the opportunity to hear and watch all this great musicians! All the drummers and musicians in the world are great! Everybody have just different opinions…

[@RovieKizola]

Fair point made

[@aaroneustace7922]

Precision, finesse and FLAIR! Phenomenal...

[@onzkicg]

Cheers to that bassist for being as steady as palace guard. Awesome grooving.

[@RovieKizola]

Yes indeed!

[@healingsoundsnature5417]

Thank you for the beautiful drum video "❤". God bless you and all your family. Have a nice day. thank you... 🙏💕

[@tonycapko4899]

What an amazing player, just beautiful feel, ideas, showmanship and a monster groove player. Love Sonny!! One of the greats!

[@RovieKizola]

Yes he is hey 😅😌

[@kwantoon]

There is no "best" drum solo. However, there is no denying that this guy is a master of his craft. Talk about being in the pocket, he and the bass player are demonstrating exactly what that means.

[@johngiuliano8750]

That used to be true, until this came along.

[@mayorrodgers7446]

Well said sir. I fine solo to be sure But if anyone calls it the “best” they simply tip their hand demonstrating that they really don’t know anything about drums.

[@johnstill1451]

BEST??? You "young people" should check out the style and class of BUDDY RICH and LOUIS BELSON...now, THAT'S STYLE!!

[@johngiuliano8750]

John Still Don’t forget Gene Krupa and Barrett Deems!

[@mayorrodgers7446]

John Still You’ll get no argument from me there friend

[@vincentsimon4037]

Wow! Sonny is amazing!! The finesse, the technique, the precision, the speed, and creativity!! Truly one of the greatest drummers out there today!! Bravo!!

[@rickrobitaille8809]

Bruce lee like sticks😂🇨🇦🌐

[@rickrobitaille8809]

😂🔥🇨🇦🌐

[@rickrobitaille8809]

Buddy guy thinking about this guy 😂🎶🇨🇦🔥🇺🇸

[@rickrobitaille8809]

😂🤣🌐

[@rickrobitaille8809]

Unfreekinunbeleavable 🎶😂🇨🇦

[@TheCenteroftheUniverse]

Steve Gadd fan says this brother has an atomic clock and the love of God. My, my, is that some tasty timekeeping. Keeping the back beat and the bottom safe.

[@bishop216ohiomrohio7]

Masterpiece you dont see talent like this everyday

[@Joesfosterdogs]

when we talk about putting it all together this is what is meant...his control and dynamics are on another level...he goes from madness to musicality effortlessly...from a flurry of notes to subtle grace notes within the same phrasing...he can shout and whisper in the same sentence...very hard to pull off and remain musical...in the end being musical is everything and a lot of drummers lose this discipline when they stretch out...not Sonny!

You just described Dave Dicenso. -- Dave DiCenso: Drum Solo - Part 2. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXa8pqp3eaiqrc0

[@subiegal8428]

Best comment... Spot on 👍👏

[@AirForceFalcons_9922]

@@subiegal8428 Agreed 👍🏽

[@barryo9359]

Thank you! He is the scariest of monsters.

[@andrewbintang4591]

also: jeff porcaro loved sonny emory's drumming!

[@bomberdog5543]

I love it when the rest of the guys in the band are smiling at one another because they know what's coming and it still blows their minds!

[@jameslane7403]

Bravo ! FANTASTIC ! ELITE DRUMMER.

[@timekeeper46]

This must be the granddaddy of all drum solos.......Sonny is awesome....his theatrics twirling sticks is another show in itself.........32,000 likes and not one single dislike...........

[@lennarthage8942]

Every musicans has his or her own style. This number was GREATE 👍

[@RovieKizola]

Yesss 🙌 👌

[@josephgus5638]

Sonny Emory is a beast.. underrated as they come

[@vincentroberto9673]

I love the actual sound of his kit!!

[@johngold1849]

I could watch Sonny for days. His nuances, and the moods he creates, his sense of rhythm, timing, showmanship, his ability to move flawlessly to any style of music all done effortlessly, so it would seem. I know better. Its a big deal to be a drummers drummer. Few have that distinction. The band kicks some serious butt and are all the tippy tops at their game. Great stuff.

[@1adamjim]

5:06 Guitar player: "I have to follow that..?" Mr. Emory you are truly gifted sir, very well done indeed.

[@eleetse6701]

Lee Ritenour on guitar and he has played with about every master class drummer. He’s an accomplished player himself with studio credits out the wazoo. Those guys like Ritenour have seen it and heard it all. Real pros.

[@michaeljamsmithband]

I doubt Lee was all the worried about it. LOL!

[@lokithemaly1036]

Rit...very underrated pioneer of fusion!

[@reno42wolf]

@@eleetse6701 Great comment. I've had the pleasure to sit in with Lee Ritenour at a club in LA about 15 yrs ago. We recognized each other from his Captain Fingers Tour. Class gentleman with a true gift. Emory...your a BEAST. I'm going back to practice my single stroke roll! DAMN DUDE!

[@hellenmaryann8485]

@@reno42wolf Here is her Facebook contact she is always available and will surly guide and handle your investment wisely

[@ritabrooks9059]

Sonny is amazing! Good as it gets!

[@warrenmorphis4208]

To play with E W & F, he'd have to be.....

[@user-pm4fp6re2t]

Mastermanship expressed to the limit .

[@RovieKizola]

😅👌✅

[@seventhquarter]

He covered varied styles in that timeframe... Very dynamic indeed.

[@rickmassey1272]

8 billion people ,365 days, trillions of moments in time and the opinion of one person. Please don't get all mentally twisted about the title. It's the opinion of the person who wrote the disclaimer, and for that person it's a true statement. I agree...but you know what I've seen others that also fit the title,and I'm sure you have too. Guess what?... WE'RE ALL CORRECT IN OUR BELIEF.🙂

[@CLAYSROOM]

Well let’s just say I forgot there was guitar playing in there for a while!! Drums were mesmerising!!

[@RovieKizola]

Yea 🙌👌

[@devo1442]

He used to play this exact solo when he was in Earth, Wind and Fire. Great back then and still awesome now.

[@FactsOnlyPlease.]

Most listeners, today, are so attuned to spectacle, mechanics, and movement until they can't grasp how great a drummer this guy really is!

[@eddyvideostar]

To T Mont: The 3M's will speak for themselves: Mechanics, movement, and *marketing!* It's the best aggregate that decides who is the greatest. One cannot be the best -- and be bruck!

[@TheSoundofU]

very rarely do I sit through a drum solo, but this! I couldn't leave my seat....wow!

[@dcraytonmckinney6658]

Sonny Emory is Phenomenal!!!! Clearly, dynamic control with the balance of musical phraseology... Well Done, Sir!!!

[@RovieKizola]

True and also honestly speaking Sonny Emory is unique in his own way

[@diegoreese7086]

Sonny has always been my favorite drummer especially when he played with Earth Wind and Fire. I learned a lot just trying to keep up with him on various songs.

[@davidrockey7190]

There are so many out there we have to appreciate them all and thank them for such awesome rock and roll cuz without the drummer then there would be no soul

[@jamesconnors5653]

Very strong, musical and complete expression with the full kit. Giant.

[@RovieKizola]

Sonny has an amazing natural talent

[@bobt2049]

Fu

[@martinbrandt3907]

For me, the best drummer in the world - period. Watched him since his early Earth, Wind, & Fire days.

[@eddyvideostar]

Martin: He is all right, but EWF is pop music.

[@martinbrandt3907]

@@eddyvideostar EWF spanned several musical genres: R&B, soul, funk, jazz, disco, pop, dance, Latin, and Afro pop. An incredible band. And "all right" - I think is a chronic understatement. Technically, Ralf Gustke is the only other I've seen come close.

[@eddyvideostar]

@@martinbrandt3907: Yes: All pop music.

[@martinbrandt3907]

@@eddyvideostar LOL! Just - No!

[@danrussell3509]

That's what I call going FULL BEAST MODE !! The man knows how to play !

[@carlosnagy3220]

I don't know if it was the Best drum solo in the world but it was an amazing and spectacular solo. The drumer is an juggler and has an monster technique.

[@thisaintmuhname1579]

That was insane. I love music but I'm sad to say I've never heard of this guy. He is seriously, crazy good!

[@Zippydaclown]

He once played for Earth, Wind & Fire.....and you STILL never heard of him?

[@mrt445]

@@Zippydaclown He's probably too young to know who Earth Wind and Fire are. It's like Billie Eilish not knowing who Led Zeppelin are.

[@jeddavis21]

I'm same love music ain't heard this before but love It respect that drummer

[@thisaintmuhname1579]

@@mrt445 I'm 47 but I never listened to earth wind and fire. So don't compare me to Billie eyelash or whatever her last name is.

[@thisaintmuhname1579]

@@Zippydaclown never liked earth wind and fire or three dog night, or anything like that.

[@88bradman]

Amazing drummer. We should all know who Sonny Emory is. Why am I just now hearing this? Beautiful Guitar too.

[@Sawdoctor]

No such statement as the "best" drummer in the world, or any other musician for that matter, they are all talented in their own right and this guy is up there at the top with many other superb players.

[@devwhit]

Anytime I see a ‘best drum solo in the world’ in the title, I immediately say, “Um, no.” But this video is worth watching. Drummer is OUTSTANDING. 👍🏻🥁

[@nancyplew8258]

Sonny is the best drummer I have seen in my lifetime, why am I seeing him for first time now? And I am a senior. I will be a follower from now on.

[@b.p.879]

Its so great to see Mr Emory still going strong. I got to sit just a few feet from him at a Drum Clinic he gave for the students of a local drum teacher I was learning from when I was just starting out at age 13. It was the first time my mind was blown and I kept on playing drums and now i'm a professional, working for a church, several bands and as a teacher. This is a really great video with excellent sound!

[@dikeosp]

The fluidity of the drummer is marvelous. Effortless movement across the kit. I would like to also commend the sound engineers. That Yamaha kit sounded fantastic and the tonal balancing of the floor toms was genius. How wonderful of a product this team put together.

[@sorosarpad]

At my young age I played drums but then I did not feel the amazing drums from Noble & Cooley! I would be happy and many others to watch and HEAR a drum solo from a good drummer but anyone at any time !!! Thanks so much!

[@gareymorgan8339]

Always love watching and listening to this guy play! When he was on tour with Earth 🌎, Wind 💨 & Fire 🔥 all those years, I’m sure he enjoyed performing with them, but he couldn’t truly display his talents with them! Although I certainly enjoyed him performing with the “Elements of the Universe”, I’m delighted he returned to his progressive jazz roots and skills! 🕶🥁🎵🎼🎶🎤🎹🎸🎷

[@robmorrison1043]

He is in Eric Clapton's band now.

[@nancyplew8258]

Sonny is the best drummer I have seen in my lifetime. Why am I seeing him for the first time now? I am now a follower. He deserved recognition for his amazing talent!

[@user-vv1vb7qr7w]

Watch Buddy Rich, The Impossible Drum Solo

[@gd7561]

Phenomenal solo Sonny!! Inventive, propulsive and theatrical!! Brilliant!!

[@Studio-C]

Sonny Emory is a very skilled drummer reminds me of Tony Royster Jr., Best Drum solo, I don't know there's been so many great drummers in jazz/funk world, like Lenny White, Poogi Bell, Steve Gadd, just sense of beat development. You go Sonny

[@davelester3357]

Don’t forget Billy Cobham

[@bioladinho09]

Am speechless, I can’t even think of a word to accurately describe what I just heard 🖤

[@oussamachraibi1787]

For me Chris Dave! The most creative, original , dangerous and exciting drummer right now.

[@RovieKizola]

Really

[@jetstartransportation3366]

Arguably. There were a couple others like John Blackwell Jr. RIP; and Jonathan "Sugarfoot" Moffett... who was MJ's drummer now playing for Cameo. 👍🏼

[@kavemankarl2588]

Furthest from me is the idea of launching a Peat vs Rich vs whoever is your favourite drummer (FWIW Emory is one of my personal favourites along with Simon Phillips. But objectively speaking big prospects attracts big drummers, and big fame bring in big in a large fanbase. This here solo is pretty damn good but I wouldn't call it the best in the world. Speaking of best in the world have you noticed Emory's homage (voluntary or not) to Neil Peart (RIP). I'm talking about the "majorette stick flip" and Sonny's other neat tricks with his sticks. These exact antics started that Neal Peart already used by the mid-70's have rarely been convincingly replicated with the exception of Emory. Sonny was just a kid back then but he did admit to a friend of mine in person (at an autograph signing event)that 40+years ago he did not even want to try and do that himself because "I wasn't an acrobat like he (Peart) was but I can tell you that I still watch every video, online clinic or documentary featuring Peart with or without his bandmates "because that guy is a legend and by far the best (drummer in the world). Personally when it comes to Rush and Peart in particular I don't have such a clear-cut opinion although it's pretty close: I consider that Neil Peart could "quite possibly" be the best drummer to be considered as such. Rush has a broad fanbase, they can fill stadiums with enthused, nearly out-of-control spectators. Peart was an unusually talented drummer who played with two unusually talented bandmates that had broad exposure to immense numbers on stage, radio, TV, films, album sales etc. It's that sort of exposure that turns a twinkling star into a stellar superstar. That's what happened with the late Canadian drummer whose untimely death exposes how taxing relentless touring interspersed almost exclusively with grueling studio sessions can be. But long after Neal's passing and the end of Rush the legend will still live just like it does with John Bonham and Buddy Rich. I know enough about Sonny Emory to know he wants nothing to do with such a lifestyle. Being rich, famous and idle is perfect to play with your man-toys nut being rich, famous and too busy to realize the exertion is no way to live. Sonny knows but I'm not sure Neil did foresee his near future as best dead drummer in the world. Someone will eventually get a hold of the title left behind but Sonny's much too wise to be interested.

[@andrewbintang4591]

sonny emory used to play for cameo, jonathan took sonny's place after he left! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5LLkIuJjc9jhtk

[@dme1016]

As a former drummer myself, I knew this was gonna be click-bait, bcuz there IS no BEST soloing in the world. I've heard great solos...I've PLAYED great solos, but no one...NO ONE... can lay claim to having heard or played the best solo ever. There are too many intangibles to consider. Just enjoy what we do.

[@randyreed1284]

I'm a drummer myself and I'm with you 💯percent SONNY IS DAM GOOD PLAYER NO ONES THE BEST

[@LilMan-bj8wx]

Everyone's grandma makes the "best" cake. You tell her she doesn't!

[@dme1016]

@@LilMan-bj8wx Drag the old broad out here....I'll destroy her world.

[@saxenas]

i hear what ur saying but i do think the following link is one of the greatest drum performances ever recorded (even if it's not one's cup of tea u can't deny the talent and mastery) kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJelmqWoorF0qMU Specifically from 0:13 to 9:37

[@jeffmurphy7683]

Sonny's hand co-ordination is second to none. And the phrasing is sublime in it's predictable unpredictability. It's so satisfying when an extended solo leaves you feeling that nothing was left on the table. He #% put it all out there.

[@w.s6124]

i mean technically hes probably not on top level but where he shines in my op with his musical ideas.