Steve Ferrone of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers - Full Interview

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This was a FASCINATING discussion on Steve's trajectory in becoming one of the top session drummers in the world. We talked about his philosophy of drumming and songwriting. He lets us in on how he goes about learning new music and finding the sound an artist is looking for.
Steve Ferrone has played drums for Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Eric Clapton, Duran Duran, Stevie Nicks, Johnny Cash, Slash, The B52s, and many others. His vast experience has given him so many great stories to share.
Steve talked about what it was like personally and professionally to work with Tom Petty and Eric Clapton.
Find out his secrets to getting and keeping gigs, and learn what makes him so appealing as a session drummer.
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[@kabbub]

There was a period of 8+ years, in the past, that when Steve was in town I saw him nearly everyday. Steve had a big impact on my sobriety, Even though I haven't seen him for years because I moved, I often think back to those days. I'm grateful for him. BTW I'm coming up on 17 years. Thanks Steve.

[@SecretChordOfficial]

That is really great to hear. Thanks for sharing that!

[@danfelixmusic2536]

That is great stuff! Congrats to you for hanging in there all power to you for th future!✌

[@danfelixmusic2536]

One of the finest pocket drummers in history! Steve's groove is always impeccable. I could listen to him playing on his own and be perfectly happy. Thanks for a wonderful interview with a really inspiring fellow on so many levels..

[@shippenman5977]

Lucky enough to have sern him with Mike Campbell and the Dirty knobs last year.

[@SecretChordOfficial]

Wow! What an incredible show!

[@vivimeowersoniii7183]

I got to see steve with the dirty knobs last month in a small venue with only around 500 people! Such an amazing treat!

[@SecretChordOfficial]

that is incredible! Steve is the bomb.

[@stonephilips9361]

Great explanation of what’s in the interview. Don’t need to watch now😂👏👍

[@SecretChordOfficial]

😁LOL...hope you made it to the interview ;-)

[@pickupsbypeteaflynn]

Incredible interview. As a drummer, Steve is one of my idols! ❤

[@deadwood3764]

Great Interview.Love that you pose the question,then actually let Steve talk in depth.

[@handerson3263]

Phenomenal groove drummer, his pocket is exceptional every time. Gimme the three Steves for any drum project Ferrone, Jordan or Gadd. Mickey Curry too is a fine groove drum like the Marotta Brothers Rick and jERRY.

[@SecretChordOfficial]

thanks for the comment... that would be an INCREDIBLE project! We worked with Steve Jordan on the new Soul Asylum record. appreciate you!

[@handerson3263]

@@SecretChordOfficial Oh mad, Dave Pirner is a great writer. Look forward to hearing that one!

[@SecretChordOfficial]

@@handerson3263 right on! look for it this Fall-- details coming soon!

[@garymac.6998]

Pina, what a great basis 👍

[@SecretChordOfficial]

Absolutely!

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

Such a masterful drummer

[@SecretChordOfficial]

Agreed! Steve is amazing.

[@HannahCope88]

Looking forward to watching this tomorrow 🙂

[@SecretChordOfficial]

I hope you enjoy it Hannah!

[@foxcitiescore]

Nice job, Ryan! Enjoyed the interview...especially the part about Phil Collin's music book!

[@SecretChordOfficial]

Than you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. That Phil Collins story is incredible, right?!

[@stephen-vl7gl]

Tonight just been to watch Steve play 3 tracks in a small pub in Hove called the Brunswick with a tribute ban for the heartbreakers. Not only is he a world class drummer he is the most humble man you could wish to meet.

[@SecretChordOfficial]

That is amazing!! So glad you were able to meet him.

[@stephen-vl7gl]

@@SecretChordOfficial Steves cousin who lives in Brighton is a friend of mine. It was a trbute band for Tom Petty with about a hundred people in attendance.

[@lynnhubbard844]

@@stephen-vl7gl I wish he would have talked more about working with Tom here....

[@mariagabrielagomez6588]

Great interview!!!!👏👏😍😍

[@SecretChordOfficial]

Thank you! Steve is so rad.

[@lynnhubbard844]

good to know he got sober...must have been time consuming trying to work with Clapton and Petty, who were not only drinking....wish he would have talked more about working with them, though...

[@SecretChordOfficial]

Thanks for the comment, yes, it’s really really good. He got sober. He seems very happy this way!

[@nicmart]

What?? Steve is AWB. I didn’t even know he drummed with Petty.

[@bone5582]

Dude, he was first known as the drummer playing for Average White Band!

[@SecretChordOfficial]

😀

[@jerrilehane7815]

Steve ,I ghostwrote for Petty 1987,and I'm a good timekeeper is all,not a real drummer,which drove Stan Lynch crazy in rightful indignation,with my very basic playing.You were perfect since your emphasis is the key,knowing dynamics,variation to cover for my weakness.

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

You didn’t ghostwrite for SHIT…what delusional horse shit…Tom Petty is arguably the greatest songwriter ever…and wrote EVERYTHING himself

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

Cite your “credits”…SMFH

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

I ghostwrote for Shakespeare…

[@jerrilehane7815]

@@mr.smithgnrsmith7808 the cassette tapes tell the tale how Steve filled out my limited basic "timekeeping only" style,on a footstool w 2 drumsticks.

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

I’m also Ryan Smith and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers are the greatest rock band of all time

[@SecretChordOfficial]

nice to meet you fellow Ryan... and we both LOVE The Heartbreakers!