Steve Smith shows Rhythm magazine some chops

Steve Smith takes time out ahead of his World's Greatest Drummer performance to share a few Buddy Rich inspired chops with Rhythm

[@Kecskebuka1]

Paranormal-diddle

[@LEONARDRUM]

HAHAHAHA!

[@gergosukosd8299]

Ohhh man i'm dying. 🥲😂

[@rdefabri]

This guy sounds better on a practice pad than I do on a full kit!!!

[@waqqodonkey]

he made me get up & practice my rudiments!!

[@benfrank8649]

Mr Smith is the best commercial for rudiments!

[@tolook308]

I love Steve Smith. Easily one of the most underrated drummers in the history of popular music. This genius has played everything from arena rock to intimate jazz. If you are unfamiliar with his instructional dvds, I HIGHLY recommend them. You cannot help to be a better drummer for it. Thanks, Steve. You're one of the very best!

[@burning4buddy639]

Jean Luc Ponty - "Engimatic Ocean". Early Steve Smith

[@DaniloO89]

Steve Smith is an absolute drum master. I love the way he plays a tempo in sick speed with a calm expression, make it looks so easy.

[@KONAMAN100]

ludicrously superb technician - he's a monster

[@johnbreedlove3245]

Steve puts the diddle in the middle. What a legend. Always a Journey fan but his skills are far more than what paid all the bills.

[@rhythmfield]

Speed Smith - always stays relaxed, keeps his sense of humor and knows he’s a bad cat !

[@joecaroselli5858]

What I love about Steve Smith is that here he showing a jazz approach and has incredible chops, but he could also rock his butt off as evidenced by the performances with the ROCK groups for whom he played. That's the sign of an amazing "all around drummer." I have tremendous respect for Steve.

[@BasicDrumTechniques]

Saw Steve recently here in Santa Cruz (sat directly behind him). He is arguably the most technically proficient drummer in the world right now. Inspired me for sure.

[@adan2374]

+Suss the Drummer IMO Steve Smith is debatably the best drummer alive, and has been for some time now, even though it's an extremely hard choice to make (and if there's even really an answer to that category.)

[@adityatyagi4009]

+Suss the Drummer Disagree. My vote goes for Dennis Chambers.

[@Oneness100]

+Aditya Tyagi You probably never saw Billy during the MO days. I don't know anyone that could have replaced Cobham during the 71-73 period and be able to make MO as great as they were. Narada couldn't even play the entire catalog of the first three albums, he learned how to play the first two studio albums, but they couldn't play the Live album material.

[@midinerd]

+Suss the Drummer Yeah but c'mon - Mr. Ulrich still holds the best rhythmic taste in history. You know, Ulrich Schnauss, master of 90's and 00's ambient electronic music. btw the best drummer is Jojo Mayer or that guy in sepultura

[@adityatyagi4009]

There is no such thing as "best drummer".

[@rocktonmusikschule]

He is fantastic drummer and musician. I believe Steve is a nice human being. 🎶🎶

[@adityatyagi4009]

Steve Smith is so incredibly amazing!

[@KONAMAN100]

I mean how easy does he make this look! And no apparent effort. Genius.

[@miketacoma5]

Good. But, like many drummers of this level of proficiency, you made a fundamental error at 5:25.

[@miketacoma5]

John Mackay I don't know if you noticed...the video ends at 5:25. That, my dull friend, was this mythical, fundamental error. No more stupid people, please. I hate explaining jokes.

[@miketacoma5]

John Mackay No worries. I'm just here to bask in a master's brilliance, like everyone else.

[@jonkoh7591]

miketacoma5 dumb joke. you're stupid

[@montgomerydenzer8805]

yeah caught that too- but nobodys perfect

[@niloben659]

@@miketacoma5 You arrogant prick. If you have to explain your jokes, it's probably because they are shit.

[@MarioCalzadaMusic]

So much to learn

[@tonydir5673]

Steve is probably in my 10 top drummers of all time, always very fun to watch, great musicality, great chops and always educating

[@Durwood71]

Absolutely mesmerizing. The speed, timing, and consistency is almost supernatural.

[@BHAKTIBROPHY]

Saw Steve live two times. One thing I've always loved about him is his passion. He just loves playing those drums...and he continually pushes himself. Quite an inspiration.

[@johnz4412]

Anyone in this class of drumming has my greatest admiration. There is no best, but many inspiring greats today. I'm indebted to all of them for keeping me beyond humble and motivated. It's incredibly fun watching what people with discipline, talent and practice are able to do!

[@floouk]

F***ing brilliant! What monster technique!!

[@richdefazio2497]

Steve, I love the way you play, and I love your drumming lifestyle. You give insight with generosity that I wish all drummers had. You have brought us a lot of great music! Thank you

[@igottheblues1]

He's one drummer I never get tired of watching...

[@Jimdidit]

Biggest influence, thanks for the inspiration

[@daviddebuhr8995]

Every time I think I'm getting good at paradiddle exercises, I come back to watch this and get my ego in check. He is so relaxed and conversational while he is doing this! Really fun to watch...

[@Drumsarefun094]

Steve is such a talented musician! and one of my top favourite drummers out there :D

[@me-cq7wv]

You make the sticks look so fluent in your hands. Bravo You just got the look in your playing that you seem so at ease with it. Could not imagine the hour and hours of practice over the years.

[@timcline161]

Amazing. And he makes wearing a scarf inside cool

[@10finale1]

steve smith in journey......4ever.......all the planet want that

[@MarkDuffyPhotography]

My all time favourite drummer. Flawless playing, playing in extreme ease, his playing and technique is always so fluid

[@kevinkress7156]

Unbelievable!! Steve Smith is incredible.

[@NathanWDrums]

Love the way he hums while playing!

[@niwa957]

A left hand to kill for...Very inspiring.

[@fabianaalba3268]

Legendary 🥁 Man ever 💯💯💯💯❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁

[@MichaelSRQ]

Steve Smith was overlooked as a premier drummer in his days with Journey. Steve has amazing drumming skills!

[@joecaroselli5858]

And remember that Steve is also a tremendous brush technician as well.

[@abtfilmskansas]

Sir Ben Kingsly!

[@MrFg1980]

Blowing me away since the Jon-Luc Ponty days... Impressive as usual.

[@Gongthusiast]

Enigmatic Ocean! ;-)

[@mrbucket75]

Steve Smith. Was in Journey for all the hits. Then became a player's player. I am in awe of his smoothness and constant motion.

[@AndyClux10]

So clean. So... So... Clean.

[@rothdrums]

Very inspiring. His technique is amazing. So much information in that little clip. Very cool

[@mlh333]

With a diddle in the middle. His breathing and dexterity are amazing.

[@thebackstagewatcher7364]

Absolutely Crazy! Great! I go and practice now 😄

[@alvarocarignanipodesta7882]

Amazing!!. Thumbs up for this wonderful vid and of course for him!!

[@johnjamesmclaughlin]

This video is what I needed for motivation today

[@renardvert]

What a pair of hands!! Love it.

[@nathanbrandenburg241]

Great power and execution! Articulate; reminding me why I practice-" it's all about the way you play something"-demonstrated here above -Owning practice pad-thank you Steve smith

[@thenel2162]

fantastic player. Amazing teacher as well!

[@engdrummer360]

Man this guy is so smooth and technical at the same time, gonna be hitting the practice pad after this!

[@josegalindo6582]

One of my favorite drummer...

[@wyliefoster2481]

Buddy Rich would be proud :-)

[@TheMissKittyStar]

I love Steve Smith!

[@larry88008]

So relaxed and groovin'

[@brian07470]

Thanks Steve for making that look ridiculously easy. Thanks...Thanks a lot....😝😁

[@billbradleymusic]

Steve, you're the best!

[@kerrynmiller5151]

NEVER STOP BROTHER ! DON'T LET IT DIE

[@Welder7809]

Sick......absolutely sick. I've always loved Steve and the way he played with Journey, as well as the jazz stuff and other projects he's come up with. Now he's shown the world what an incredible musician he is, and we get to see it face to face. Thank you Steve for sharing this with us. Now I have to go back to my practice pad, tail between my legs, and start all over on my paradiddles. I also heard you are one hell of a nice guy. God bless you.

[@asdljfwew]

Damn... Love it when someone that skilled shows that's it all about your rudiments.

[@BobCropsey]

Steve is amazing. If you slowed that video down you would see that everything Steve does is 100% accurate. I never paid that much attention to Steve while Journey was around, but I am now a major Steve Smith Fan.

[@humanity6fl9]

what a freakin monster this guy is!!

[@lionelvillahermosa653]

Excellent beautiful amazing sublime.

[@remito71]

LOVE HIS TECHNIQUE

[@MaxSenitt]

fantastic as always , S.S. is awesome!

[@SXI96]

He studied with Vinnie Colaiuta in college, two absolute masters

[@montgomeryswift]

Love this it's awesome!!

[@virgilrw]

This guy is a beast!!! #PERIOD!

[@supersquare]

"Steve Smith shows Rhythm magazine Just How Much of a Badass He Really Is"

[@bruceodonal1144]

love the flam taps! I always warm up with them.

[@hellion605]

I'm speechless...

[@MELONenSURPRISE]

incredible wonderful guy

[@umdiscodevinil]

maaaan, I can't believe it. Steve's a genius.

[@AndreasHalvardsson]

Fantastic!

[@ignacio_tum-pac]

Sin lugar a dudas este baterisTa es uno de los mejores! gracias por tu influencia y tu constante fuente de inspiración. un saludo desde Uruguay

[@cyndifoore7885]

He's amazing!!

[@cyndifoore7885]

I think he's a great drummer and he doesn't have a ego...

[@WisperMetal]

There is always someone "better" in every damn aspect of life, no matter if you are a drummer or a mechanic or a shop clerk.....Maybe Superman is actually living next to you and you will never know it or the next jimi hendrix is following an accountancy carreer because their parents dont want him to be a musician...Discussing "the best" this or that is one hell of a stupid disscusion

[@timwatersondrummer]

20 thumbs down means 20 drummers just Broke their Sticks and Are Mad because they can't play like Steve? Well Time to practice don't be jealous be Inspired by this MASTER Drummer!!!!

[@patrickwickett1787]

Steve is great.

[@ianhaan]

OMG I ABSOLUTELY LOVEEEEE THE FLAM EXERCISES

[@PeterBinns]

Thanks Steve, wonderful human! & thanks for the music:)

[@wendileona]

A professional drummer can play in any genre. Steve Smith is an proof of that. /g

[@ellaguffee]

you are a drum legend!!!!

[@ryansvloggingit5492]

Steve has a finese to his playing quick and precise

[@amanyttap]

Wow..I admire your left hand handling......thanks

[@gillyobaggin]

i would say he is. not neccesarily because of talent but sheerly for being a very talented in you know such small bands as nirvana and that other teensy band queens of the stone age. he for sure made drumming look cool and he for sure is one of the guys that got me into drumming.

[@andyondrums]

Love it! Totally dropped that stick at the very end. Nice edit 'Rhythm'... !

[@WumboDaniel]

this is the most insane practice pad sesh ever

[@DaveSpinn]

Steve Smith is looking more and more like Howie Mandel!

[@maubj132]

He also looks a lot like Ben Kingsley!

[@paistekid]

The way he played the pad sounds even better than most people on the kit. LOL!!

[@XxStrongDrums1996xX]

The quality of a musician is characterized not by the extensiveness of his technical ability, but by the knowledge and application of his repertoire.

[@drumswhilegolfing101]

an absolute master

[@christschinwon]

Insane skills

[@bkg2213]

Gotta get that scarf so I can play like that.

[@taylorgallion2748]

great style. smith is the shit

[@jamesconnors5653]

Thank you.

[@Lorenzo1950]

Steve Smith is a great drummer. I can play all the patterns but only at half the speed. Amazing stuff.

[@btsdrummer1]

Then play it again, and again, and again until you do understand. You'll be happy cause its definitely worth it!!

[@maida01]

incredible drum technique

[@stevedrum50]

😎✌️Endless Thanks Steve

[@MegaFunkyfingers]

Isn't he just the nicest, coolest guy,

[@st0n3r]

I want that pad.

[@JonnyCooper]

Great BR album - The Roar of '74. Indeed it was.

[@BCSchmerker]

+RhythmMagazine *American all-genres master Steve Smith knows his stuff inside and out.* I could picture Smith at a major to-do such as PASIC with a SHURE® UX24/15 headworn-mic package and a slung Premier® 38214 (700-08 carry hook, 0910 side sling, 1902 leg rest) presenting similar material to this vid.