Stephen Perkins "Who Are You" at Guitar Center Sessions

[@danwest9900]

Stephen Perkins' technical skill with percussion is amazing to watch, but it is his joy and passion that kept me glued to his performance.

[@williammitchell7321]

Just recently came across this video and I was stunned by this performance. I am a huge Who fan, I have listened to "Who are You" thousands of times since 1978 and had no idea Moon had this much going on during this track. The album itself is uneven but this song is a masterpiece and a nod to Moon's genius, albeit waning by the time of this recording. Thank you Stephen Perkins for illuminating and breathing new life into this majestic and underrated work.

[@closinginonclosure]

Woah, bud. I understand you enjoyed the video, but was it really necessary that you "came across it". That's a bit homoerotic and just straight weird. Nasty boy.

[@mattmallecoccio8378]

He plays it in the spirit of Keith Moon, just going freakin' insane behind the kit. Love it!

[@wlcrutch]

That’s cuz Perkins is fuckin awesome

[@latentsea]

Perky influences; Bonham, Neil, Kieth... All wrapped up into one...

[@SpeedyCanuck]

I don't think it's possible to play it in any other fashion.

[@dank5285]

Never thought any drummer would be brave enough to take on Keith Moon, but that was incredible! I thoroughly enjoyed that. This guy is freaking awesome!

[@mattrogers1946]

What about Zac Starkey?

[@plasticoflamingo2952]

Check out Sina, of Sina Drums, on YT. She does quite a killer job of Moon covers.

[@andrewablett1712]

@@mattrogers1946Zac is hopeless

[@chrislaustin]

@@mattrogers1946 Zac is a very solid drummer, and is easily the best fit since Moon died, but he's solid with the 60+ year old band. Of course I'm talking hypothetical here, but I don't see Zac fitting in when the band was young like Moon did. When he joined up, the band was still good, but not pre 80's good, so he could be better and just tones it down because of the band hes currently got, and not the one they once were?

[@maltman36]

Stephen is up with the best. What makes him great is his pure passion and excitement when he plays.

[@G-Fi-High]

The parts are one thing, the feel is entirely another thing. He nailed it.

[@jeffreytalbot3431]

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[@stevearbogast8556]

This dude is just amazing at percussion, and just making you feel his passion. Highly skilled.

[@bobbydroback8994]

absolutely gifted.one of the top 5 drummers of my generation.

[@joevelasquez4470]

Yes!

[@michaelgeinopolos6911]

Perkins is one of the best of all time man

[@Alex-gl7hz]

Talkin bout my generation?

[@Ash_Hudson]

This dude's probably been jamming to this song since he was a kid. You don't play this song that well if you haven't. Captured the essence of it.

[@ZipSnipe]

would never have been Jane's Addiction without him !!!!!!! A legend no doubt !!!!

[@kevinn.5066]

Truth!

[@stap68]

Once a week I come home from a hard day's work grab a beer and sit and watch this video it validates all

[@floriansteffen1193]

you mean watching someone else doing the hard work?

[@jp0blues04]

FINALLY.....A GUY WHO ACTUALLY HAS THE ABILITY AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE ARTIST. THIS IS..... what Kieth Moon played like. Hint.....chops...passion....recreation.

[@veerchasm1]

Probably the best drummer I’ve ever seen in my life. The perfect balance of chops, taste, performer and entertainer. Saw Jane’s in 1990, blew me away

[@kevinn.5066]

I remember the first time I saw Jane’s live. Stephen was so good and the way he played I swear I thought he had six arms, LOL!

[@tomusher6093]

So wow. Whole new appreciation for Moon for his composition and Perkins for the amazing cover. Powerful. So much variation.

[@NigelT57]

I saw the man himself at Charlton Stadium in 1976. Even though the two prima donnas did not even try, he was his manic self and on top form. This is the nearest I have heard to the man himself - well done sir.

[@adimeadozen23]

This guy deserves more attention!

[@KKMcK1]

This cat is a great freaking drummer!!! Not too many in the world can capture the magical spirit of Moonie!!!

[@AccuracySpeaks]

Stephen Perkins just killed it right here!! This is how you give it your all, I've always loved this guy's work, the joy, enthusiasm, and technicality he plays with are immeasurable! Throw in that he seems like just an all-around great dude, and that makes for an amazing individual!

[@kevinn.5066]

I can tell you from first hand experience that Stephen is a really great guy. He was good friends with my cousin back in the day. The two of them came to my apartment one day and Stephen brought a cassette with the rough mixes of some of the songs for Ritual. It was so cool to hear those songs (I was already a huge Jane’s fan). Shortly after that I recorded him on drums for a couple of demo songs for my cousin. And being a drummer myself it was a really awesome experience watching him play on my drum kit. Stephen is a great guy! He’s friendly, kind, funny, and generous. I hadn’t seen this video until now. He’s an incredible drummer! One of the all time greats.

[@Defmusicman1]

Wow! Just wow! That’s all I can say. As a deaf bassist, this has always been one of my favorite songs. I had no idea that the drum part was so hard. Outstanding job, sir. Bravo!

[@kylewinward8847]

Im a bassist (well, very amateur) and this is also one of my favorite drum lines. May I ask have you always been deaf and are you totally deaf? I'm just curious for when you are listening and playing do you go by the feel of the sound vibrations. Do you play a lot of Who? I'd like to be able to. Best to you fellow bassist.

[@dosanchoas]

RARELY do I sit through listening to entire "bash fests" of today's so-called GREAT drummers....... instead, this time I hung in there w/Stephen's performance! I appreciate his formidable TALENT & DILIGENCE in reproducing work of master MOONIE! thanks for posting!

[@georgestetson5572]

Lol ok 👌 😂 no one cares what you RARELY do snob let’s see your cover of that song since your such a pro and a drum aficionado 😂 I’m glad it was up to your standards.....and I’m sure he gives a shit if you appreciate his TALENT & DILIGENCE

[@dosanchoas]

@@georgestetson5572 ouch...

[@lzasyr]

@@georgestetson5572 bruh he was just complimenting him

[@ianmason2003]

Perkins is far from today’s great drummers. His prominence was before millennials knew what a drum solo was.

[@russofris]

Great job. It's extremely difficult to play parts composed by someone that's certifiably insane.

[@anthonymontoya5565]

LMFAO :)

[@johnnystek6900]

not so much insane but borderline genius

[@mjbfree906]

Spaz

[@theimprovedbore550]

Johnny Stek no Keith Moon IRL was batshit crazy. He blew up hotel toilets with cherry bombs

[@Gabrielarbizazuluaga]

Well he got bored... what do u do? Hehe

[@modulor]

SPECTACULAR! What an awesome performance!

[@jeff8117]

A great drum cover for sure! I always love when a great drummer gives Keith Moon props. Some don't like his antics but he is easily one of the most important musicians in rock/pop music history. Like the other three members of The Who, a true trailblazer.

[@williamjay8715]

Holy shit that was amazing. Best who cover I've heard. Perkins is an outstanding drummer. Saw Jane's live in 90 and 91 and he blew me away.

[@kevinn.5066]

I saw him play a bunch of shows in 88’ and 89’ and could swear he had six arms, LOL!

[@russellwarr3791]

Fan-bloody-tastic, the moment I hear the unmistakable intro of this song on FM radio I turn up the volume.

[@hedrinklz]

Sweet jesus Perkins is good

[@SteveJones379]

One of the GREATEST drummers ever....and Keith Moon too!

[@eray9934]

Damn! Just watching this I have even more appreciation for both Stephen and Keith.

[@Aerospacer77]

Best cover I ever saw of this tune. Steve Perkins is one of the best.

[@mattyboyscott]

HOW is this only watched 107,887 times!!??

[@fess04]

very, very nice.....love the energy...and plays the music the way it should be played....with snap, energy,taste, and most of all...conviction!!!

[@HamsterDude5150]

i got to meet this guy today and i got a signed drum head from him!!!!!

[@michaelgeinopolos6911]

Alberto5150 it’s 2020 now but this comment is still awesome.

[@joeharvey5556]

12 out of 10... superior job of an insanely difficult piece to ever master. Superior job.

[@litgamer6205]

You don't realize the energy put into this until you see it played in front of you

[@slanderbob415]

One of the MOST if not the MOST underrated drummers of all time. Steve!! You're fucking other wordly.

[@mattalford389]

Yep. Stephen Perkins. One of the best

[@jeffvan3632]

One of the best drummers out there!!!

[@kirkluettke5310]

absolutely outstanding!!!!

[@benitoguerrero3574]

In the energy of Keith 🎉 Wonderful!

[@matcoffidis1135]

I revisit this video on occasion. It NEVER disappoints. WHAT....A... PERFORMANCE..... And how can you not smile while watching it? 😁

[@sebastian993]

Thing about Moon is he always made it look effortless. you listen to the outro of who are you on the original and it's amazing

[@waynedickinson2096]

All I can say is AWESOME......

[@veloman59]

Terrific job - kit sounds absolutely amazing!

[@guitargeorge1964]

That was amazing. One of my favorite songs.

[@jhensley1974]

I could just sit and watch him play this for hours over and over again. So good and so dynamic. Kudos to the great Keith Moon for this astonishing work and Stephen Perkins for playing it equally astonishing.

[@5drum5]

Stephen rips!! Just saw him in concert with Jane's Addiction in Bakersfield, Ca. Awesome stuff!! The new album is nothing short of great! As it should be, different from old Jane's.

[@mattyc.9332]

I hope someone handed him a beer after that performance! Wow! Inspiring...🤘

[@stonesurfdog420]

The first time I saw Jane's was in 1987 opening up for Love & Rockets. Perkins immediately caught my attention then and has not lost a step since. Dude is amazing!!! TOTALLY UNDERRATED AND UNDER APPRECIATED BY ROCK FANS.

[@kevinn.5066]

I saw Jane’s a bunch of times in 88’ and 89’ and I could swear he had way more than just two arms, LOL!

[@robsgarage4746]

Absolutely brilliant performance! It was lunatic just like Mooney. Exciting drummer to watch perform.

[@bruces6347]

I’ve never seen such a wooden crowd, they are devoid of all emotion. You sir are amazing. Near the insane brilliance that was Keith. But holy hell, tough crowd, we’re they awake.?

[@myadetroit]

Maybe they weren’t allowed to bring in phones and had no idea what to do with themselves. 😉

[@davidjacksonjackson3212]

WOW, that was a great piece. of drumming, I do not know what those people in the background where watching but I could not help smiling throughout that session,

[@drummadave]

About 20-25 years I lived near the Hollywood Guitar Center. Went in to watch the Guitar Center drum-off competition. Perkins was one of the judges- i stood right behind him. We struck up a convo about drums, he even looked at me for my opinion a few times (just out of curiousity)....I cannot overstate what a supercool guy he was

[@kevinn.5066]

I knew him back in the day and you are absolutely correct, Stephen is a really great guy!

[@mike4619]

Stephen Perkins has an intensity that is unmatched.

[@gregorydamian4802]

Really enjoyed!! Stephen Perkins is an incredible talent

[@Smknnfshn]

Goosebumps...great job Mr. Perkins.....Mooney goat

[@mygoodnessdarlin]

Omg be still my heart. The spirit and ethos of his drumming is epic.

[@int53185]

As close as you could get to Moon's insanity. Great job!

[@univox100]

To be that deep inside of a skill where you can play with deadly precision while pouring on emotion that's absolutely feral has to be the greatest feeling on earth.

[@stratboy518]

Fanf*ckingtastic. Perkins nailed it. Pandemic watching July 4 in Hawaii. Cheers all.

[@michaelacri2875]

Amazing cover!!! This should have more views!!

[@SmokedTails]

Holy freakin' crap! I'm sweating at the end. Great job, Mr. Perkins. What a jam...

[@drummerup0012]

🤘 Cymbal Stand fallin over brought it ALL home for me!!!🤘🤘🤘 Phuk YHA!!

[@muppetjnr2301]

Simply the most influential drummer. He shaped my approach to drums. Ego-free, creative, experimental original and technically brilliant

[@davehaller6477]

Killed it! Love Perkins tribal drumming.

[@weenss]

this guy feels the music. what an interesting drummer, both in presence and play style; i could watch him rocking out for hours

[@Bruce-m3v]

I've heard a lot of people try to play but none have played it as well as this. That's awesome.

[@martinclark8162]

Awesome Steve -- have been watching and listening to 'Who are You' for over 40 years, you channeled Keith like no other I've ever seen, the only thing missing was the gaffer tape headband holding his headphones on. Privileged to have witnessed this clip - thank you Stephen and the Guitar Center -- from an old fart British 'ed banger living in Sydney.

[@5drum5]

What a life!! You can feel that Stephen loves drumming!! "Passion" pass it on!

[@Oogadoog]

In my book, the greatest drummer that ever lived. As an entirety of a person and skill, and understanding, and feeling the music and driving it beyond what is often even comprehensible. All I can see from his playing is straight up love it and a brilliance of space and timing. F'ing redicuous.

[@clogsdon72]

I will never hear this song the same way again. Astounding. I love Perkins but apparently have vastly underappreciated Kieth Moon.

[@rodolfojamesdebarros2263]

Amo the who!!!! Melhor banda de rock do mundo!!! Tenho 63 anos de idade, curto o The who desde 1970, portanto, tem só cinquenta anos q eu assisto The Who!!!! Eu não canso de ouvir everyday!!!!! Cedo, à tarde e à noite!!!! FUI NO ROCK IN RIO!!! Baba O'riley A quick one.... Behind blue eyes!!! Magic bus... Who are you...

[@michaelgeinopolos6911]

Perkins will definitely go down as one of the greatest to ever live

[@NicoleEhrhardt-y5w]

Brilliant!!!!

[@ignatiusjk]

Excellent, awesome energy and technically very sound.

[@NicksMovieMix]

every hit....serves...the tune.....Bravo !!

[@InService77]

Perkins playing Moon... bliss

[@grasshopperatlaw]

Stephen Perkins really shows what a drum driven song "Who Are You" is...and what a great drummer Keith Moon was...and Stephen Perkin's DW drums sound amazing!

[@demiris65]

Wow! Fabulous performance!

[@michaelgeinopolos6911]

Watching this you know he played this song a million times when he was growing up. As a drummer that is legit!!!

[@chrislaustin]

Hell, I'm 13 years late to the party, but damn, what a party it was, dude, you F'ing killed it and then some. I've seen tons of Who covers over the years, and while some may get close on vocals, guitar, and even in some rare cases the bass, I've NEVER seen anyone come close on drums. And not just close, but to capture the ferociousness that was The Who in their prime, this clip will now be in my regular rotation.

[@johnnymossville]

Knocked over a cymbal and ripped your shirt. Yep, that's Keith Moon drumming!!!! Made my day!!!

[@aliza9608]

Fantastic

[@ChunkyMonkaayyy]

I think a 1,000 of those views are from me.

[@electricworrier]

no kidding. found it at 2:00am and it's now 2:30

[@Smacctown]

Hugh Jafro 5,000 from me

[@ChunkyMonkaayyy]

Still watching this vid. Just great!

[@robvegas9354]

@@ChunkyMonkaayyy same here mate!!! This great!

[@ChunkyMonkaayyy]

Ayyyyy back again

[@Carpythesharky]

It was a pleasure to hear the extended version of this song. You rocked it! And at 3:13 you were going so hard you lost a cymbal :) Loved your reaction when it got put back up and you immediately showed it some more love.

[@biff0101]

Moon would love it! Great job on a real classic!

[@peytongivens5223]

I listen to this video every week

[@RupertDCD27]

SUPERB!! Moonie would be proud, especially when the china-boy fell over! :D WOOWHOO!!!

[@hammurds]

This may be the best cover of this song I have ever heard

[@HarryGambardella]

Amazing!! Great job!

[@XPHALCON]

Hats off (no pun intended) to you for covering the "lost verse" version. Maestro.

[@morenopagani4005]

the best stephen, amazing drummer

[@Platos-Den]

I'm a big MOON fan🤪.Very well done.! 🇨🇦

[@phylodude]

Wow... You killed this!!!!!! I just saw this and dayhem.

[@justinf1343]

Wow! Lost for words on just how awesome that was.

[@guanoguy4800]

Jeez that's badass. I paid attention to both of these guys back when I drummed. So good.

[@garse70]

Moon did everything backwards. He really follows the vocals throughout the song. Lots of fills in the verse, tightens up the chorus, when most drummers do the opposite. I think this video shows how complex this drum part really is.

[@antoniomancini1794]

That was absolutely amazing

[@yomamma88]

I saw him do a clinic in '99 or '00 and was very inspired. Very cool guy and amazing drummer!

[@Tdrums8]

amazing drumming !this guy is awesome

[@fearbabyriffs]

I didn't appreciate it until I saw Stephen's performance of it. Wow!