STEWART COPELAND - Drummer (The Police) for The Sessions Artist Series

[@DiceBaseballDigest]

This guy is fascinating. Holy smokes.

[@ia5662]

In my personal opinion, the best drummer of all time. If you can't agree with that, the best hi-hat manipulator of all time! What a guy, such a rare combination of feel and style. Very few can come close to replicating his feel and hit placements. I don't doubt his time in the Middle East totally influenced his one-drop style beats, as well as reggae. "Wrapped Around My Finger" has the coolest Arabian feel because of Stew and I'm sure that influenced Andy's very Eastern style progressions and notes. His feet are ridiculous, listen to his bass drum placements on some tracks and it sounds impossible not to mention the left foot working that hat feel. Unreal player. I know there are so many that may be "technically" better, but I'm less interested in speed and robotics and math than someone who has a true voice. You KNOW it's Stewart when he's playing. I've always dreamed of playing guitar against Stewarts drums. I mean come on, no one I've ever played with can do "Walking On The Moon" properly and he never actually "hits" the freaking snare! It's all hi-hat, rimshot and bass drum interplay. So simple and ridiculously complicated.

[@TheSessionsPanel]

Great comments & yes....amazing drummer!

[@izmar]

What do you mean by one-drop style beats?

[@honuman39]

I agree with you. There's incredibly skilled drummers and feel oriented drummers. Then there's the rare guys where their personality blends with high skills with a lot of passion. There's never mistaking their playing. Keith Moon, Mitch Mitchell, Bonham, George Hurley, Stewart Copeland and more. Hard to say these guys are better than Vinnie Calaiuta or JoJo Mayer or others at that level but Stewart's playing has an incredible feel.

[@bcdrummer1962]

I'll agree with this: he is a Master Musician whose drumming continues to have a major influence on music. I am not down with this "best of all time" stuff. How do you determine that Stewart Copeland is "better" than, say, Tony Williams, Elvin Jones or Buddy Rich ? Let alone "better" than, say, Ginger Baker, Charlie Watts, John Bonham, or Joey Jordison. But I think it's fine to say you LIKE Copelands drumming style the best. I'm a total fan myself!!!!

[@dentistlinguist6569]

Driven to tears, walking on the moon, the list could go on and on. What he did with the Police is the best drumming in rock history.

[@odgeUK]

It would be amazing to listen to Stewart and Neil Peart talking like this together.

[@derekbacharach]

I would pay for that.

[@SuperUnbeliever]

Not gonna happen.

[@MerkinMuffly]

Copeland never missed a chance to ridicule Peart and Rush's prog. music when they were competing. But Stewart admitted it was all BS and he never meant it.

[@Freddy-Da-Freeloadah]

Uhh... You need to visit the SACRED GROVE... RIGHT HERE ON KZbin!!! Copeland is in the habit of inviting musicians to his home, getting them drunk and recording them trying to play! It does not withstand repeated viewing though... Sad. Copeland is pretty good playing drunk, but not Peart! IMHO

[@Fearzero]

@@SuperUnbeliever You have a tremendous grasp of the obvious

[@DannySullivanMusic]

Now I understand where the personality behind his drumming comes from. He really is one unique dude!

[@AJNpa80]

Best drummer ever? Subjective as ever, impossible to say. Best interview subject ever? Every bit as likely. Definitely in the conversation.

[@gabehagen8598]

One of the best interviews I've ever watched, love his playing and his character

[@mikeschouten4732]

He’s so remarkably normal and approachable for a musical genius. Love his attitude about gear too: “plug and play!”

[@dominicfusco3963]

Met him at the station that day. Great guy..

[@THESLOWDEATHHOOKS]

such a charismatic guy... really inspirational

[@allsystemsgo8678]

One of the greatest drummers ever. Thank you for creating The Police Stewart!!

[@glennhorvath879]

I wish he'd asked him about "Spirits in the material world", the song.Where did he come up with that ????Some of his drumming and drum sounds were just so good....

[@loilt5091]

SITMW, was always a personal favourite of mine!

[@theharpsichordofmozart4258]

Great interview. Probably the best Stewart Copeland I've ever seen. The Force will be with him always..

[@sammyscellojourney3851]

I just love the way Dom conducts all these interviews, the subjects are all relaxed and completely extroverted and Dom gets all this with respect and love. Awesome Dom, thank you...

[@TheSessionsPanel]

Absolutely right, thank you! We are so glad to have him on our team at The Sessions, to help empower musicians!!

[@kellymichael86]

Great work dom , fantastic!

[@joeldelacruz682]

Stewart and Simons are my favourite drummer they are so meticulous in their crafts..

[@mariosoto5224]

from teacher to teacher two greates drummer

[@clydertaylor3848]

voices in side my head killer drumming thanks for the changing the way I play drums mr.copland 😎

[@achenarmyst2156]

..... echo things that you say.

[@tsgodman4409]

A worldly, humble & brilliant man, his wonderful personality reflects his musical flamboyance & creativity. Thank you so much Stewart, you are an inspiration to all us creatives.

[@Lydirius]

I always knew Stewart was a great drummer. I didn't know he was a manic musical genius! I can so relate.

[@Aniki82]

wow this is such a great interview !! Always loved The police probably like everyone on earth but never saw an interview from Stewart Copeland!! What a great guy !! Give me the same feeling as discovering that Steve vai was so interesting in interviews too THanks a lot for sharing this !

[@TheSessionsPanel]

Glad you are enjoying the interviews! Appreciate you sharing & subscribing to bring you many more!

[@michaelw.4434]

What a great drummer,musician and person..I fully.agree w plug and play,I held myself up for so many years thinking the sound had 2 be perfect that I lost it all in waiting. .Thank You Dom!!!

[@terrydoylemusic]

What a very engaging guy.

[@twelge15]

I'm right in that age window Stuart was talking about. 14-16 during the rise of the Police. Always the renaissance man with the blunt words of wisdom, Stuart is. His courage to dive into the deep end of the pool repeatedly (maybe the natural ability to adapt moving from country to country helped + basing in L.A.) is inspiring. Loving this entire interview series Dom! Please don't let it end.

[@TheSessionsPanel]

Lots more to come!! Thanks for your support!!

[@72greeny]

+The Sessions Panel Great interview. Would love to see you interview Ian Paice. Maybe you could catch up with him when on tour in the states during the summer ? ? (;

[@ArkaEasyRiders]

twelge15 Spell right. He is Stewart, not Stuart. Your dedication starts with spelling your hero's name right, and that is respectful.

[@twelge15]

Arka Das New phone, bad spell check. Lemme try again... Stewart.

[@kennethcraig2887]

Arka Das drumming and spelling are different skill sets. many illiterate people (so to speak) are capable in many ways. in canada a celebrated hockey coach jacques demers eventually revealed his dysfunction with reading. he covered it his entire life.

[@pclindholm]

What a tremendous interview. His humility is inspiring.

[@Stevo_Drums]

I love Stewart’s commitment to geeking out. So passionate. Wow!

[@Drizzle52693]

True genius. The fact that he was one of the best RnR musicians of all time then he hit a 180 and created one of the best video game soundtracks ever is amazing. Only the greats can connect with multiple generations like that

[@vincentroberto9673]

Dom another great interview!!! You should be one of the crew at fox or cnn maybe this place wouldn't be so hard.please keep these going!!! You dive in very deep & you alway's ask the right question's.dom 2020 for president!!! You have my vote.

[@GlobalDrumming]

Vincent Roberto Thanks so much!!! These are fun and very informative! I hope you enjoy all the interviews. More coming. Keep sharing! Politics will get in the way of my fun musically! Lol. Stay well....

[@ericwilhelm2941]

Stewart is just amazing to watch , listen to . So much knowledge . He empowers us . Again , Thank you Dom !!!!

[@juanmontes4590]

Very intellectual guy ,smart and educated.One if the best drumers on my list.Blessing for you and your family.Try the cuatro guitar from Puerto Rico.

[@JustaJuboi]

First row leaning on the stage. the first two Police tours My Fathers Place Roslyn LI NY. Copeland broke the rules

[@SolarMumuns]

What a story-teller and sheer force of nature! Great interview. Thank you!

[@werkzeugmann6224]

He had good parents--and it shows in his articulation, motivation, and work ethic

[@54ever1]

Wow!:) thank you Stewart for enlighten us drummers with your truthful insight, and to Dom for another great interview.:)

[@mrshankly213]

This was the best sessions interview I've seen. Copeland is such an interesting, funny dude.

[@TheSessionsPanel]

Thanks! More to come!!

[@FrapsomaticalOption]

"Technology has brought music back to the camp fire". That is beyond philosophy or wisdom.

[@yurolson]

Little Feat..right at the end. So much to reply to …great interview. Great interplay. I was blessed and will take it all to heart. Thanks Don and Stew…and thank you Little Feat. They were my fav in those days.

[@manningtreeosteopathicclin7108]

The best drummer I’ve ever seen , well in my opinion anyway and my childhood hero

[@sidvicioux]

Super entertaining interview!!

[@cosmicdrifter287]

ANOTHER EXCELLENT SESSIONS PANEL INTERVIEW!

[@jimsskot1]

Lots of energi and a funny mand. I love.

[@michaelarpin7990]

Bravo to Dom Famularo for an enlightening and engaging interview. And many thanks to Stewart Copeland for being as enlightened and entertaining as he is a great player.

[@Bricameron]

An absolute pleasure.

[@RichardFriendartist]

amazing interview. thanks to both of you~!

[@MisterWilliamss]

Drummers talking drums - great interview 🥁

[@CrisBlyth]

That was just FANTASTIC !! :)

[@arekpocicki5681]

music is my radar

[@VladProkhorovDrums]

Oh hell yess amazing thank you

[@minifuzz5]

Great interview,really insightful and a pleasure to hear such incredible enthusiasm.Of course he came from wealth and opportunity but he has chosen well on his journey and he sounds so energised!And he was one of my favourite drummers waaaaay back!

[@Pulse2AM]

Great interview! Thanks. Cut back on the coffee just a touch Stewart! :)

[@hugh-johnfleming289]

Klark Kent slipped my mind. Could I have seen them live somewhere way back when? Things are cloudy now. That joy he has and learning it is A BUSINESS. If they aren't moving their hips and feet maybe...

[@stevenrask7705]

Klark Kent was Stewart's first solo album. Played everything on it.

[@thedoobiesistersandsackbla5718]

its so cool. stew just plays and hears what he hears. you can overdo and overplay. sometimes it dont work.

[@basehead617]

Obviously a great drummer but I think he also wrote the best, most haunting Police song.. ('Darkness' from Ghost in The Machine)

[@georginaelizondo]

SAC, Great musician 👏🦾👍

[@nikosvault]

A great musiCIAan.

[@Josh-yi4gr]

He is a rock legend, but stew sure does sound good playing jazz with the jazz guys

[@mecdrum7]

I did agree dancing with live band is a church of spiritual connection. I believe in human is a zillions of times that reacts to the moment rather than sitting in a room making up music. Development of the human is what's missing in music today.Lazy music is lazy music.Working with 4 to 16 musicians is better than the money.

[@fernandocue3797]

The Police, progressive Reggae. The Yes of the punk movement. = )

[@petedonaghyguitar]

Who is Janet McRoberts? I'm not finding anything on the internet. Great interview.

[@jimmymiata]

the biggest watershed ever was the very first music for kids by kids i was as struck by lightning when i hear on AFN radio (Germany) im Dutch so we enjoyed that station also. An English deejay: Chris Howland played Rock around the Clock by Bill Haley i think i was 12 i couldn't sleep that night, nothing els hit me that hard since, or maybe Hendrix did 10 years later.

[@padistedor]

Stewart signed my Zenyatta Mondatta CD cover and ticket to his Rhythmists show

[@michallysek6996]

lucky you!

[@padistedor]

He also shook my hand and I can tell you that his grip was so strong I think if he wanted to he could have broke my hand.

[@Stevo_Drums]

padistedor I got The Rhythmatist cassette, and it was so not what I was expecting. For me, most of The Police recordings are at the pinnacle of his craftsmanship.

[@jimplaysric]

padistedor Dude I've watched your drum cover of It's Alright For You dozens of times.

[@pajamasflannel]

Isn't Sommerset now the constituency of Jacob Rees-Mogg? How cool! Also, Stewart's point not withstanding, the second drummer of the Clash was a Genesis & Yes fan.

[@TheWitchOvAgnesi]

Dom was holding on for life on this one. LOL

[@theloniouscoltrane3778]

...almost forgot how intellectual he is

[@alexscott730]

"But what's this DING!?..."😂😂

[@markburnham7512]

I'll have what he's having.

[@keithnettleton1998]

Letting machines do it removes feelings.. it's sterile.. music needs humans for the feelings and emotional quality..and that's what's missing today. They rely to much on the machines

[@ImYourHuckleberry_29]

Stewart loves to interview, but he says he doesn't give lessons. Interesting man.

[@annsophiefans1472]

I am trying to figure out why 25:40 is the most replayed moment.

[@Jakeman90210]

did that new album ever come out?

[@rhythmantic]

Stewart is so articulate, intelligent and entertaining and a joy to listen to in any interview I've seen of him and this one was by far one that went really deep and covered a lot of ground of his career & life. Thank you Dom.

[@TheSessionsPanel]

Check out www.thesessions.org , we are working to empower musicians!

[@rhythmantic]

Hey thanks, will do!!!

[@destianpatrianagara1119]

He surely is, not many intelligent people can express their ideas very clearly like he does. I dare to say that even if he had not choose music as his career he will be successful no matter what. The world needs more people like him.

[@DiceBaseballDigest]

I said the same thing. He is a professor.

[@TheSlandis]

He's right! I picked up guitar at 48 and at 56, I'm pretty good and getting better. In a band that plays gigs, etc. And my brain has definitely benefited as has my attitude.

[@scottburns5376]

He sounds like he lives with an IV with Starbucks attached to him all day. Definitely entertaining

[@manco828]

5 hour energy

[@SkeeterMcBeater]

Nah. He mainlining that black tar truck stop coffee.

[@juanforrester2283]

The Buddy Rich of rock!!!...kids should never miss out Mr.Copeland

[@Robil63]

and reggae, etc

[@west4coast77]

Such a good interview. Copeland's energy and appreciation for life is palpable. And Dom is such a talented and enthusiastic interviewer with a deep knowledge of the musician's craft. Great video and sound too. Thanks for posting these quality interviews. Kudos.

[@TheSessionsPanel]

Thanks Ken...for recognizing we really want to give the musicians the best knowledge, interview style & quality video to Enjoy*Enrich*Educate*Empower you!!

[@west4coast77]

Can't say enough about the production quality as well as the knowledge imparted to young musicians. Should be a part of the curriculum of any music school offering mentorship and practical advice. You guys are good.

[@keithdoeskungfu]

A guy that practically interviews himself lol

[@theoriginalworthit]

Love love love Stewart Copeland 😊👍🏼👍🏼

[@ajmpatriot4899]

What Stewart said about the flow coming through you and music being available in waves for some people: he described it so perfectly. I remember Ed Van Halen saying something very similar. He’s put things on later albums that he wrote when he was 20- something, I mean it sounds fresh too! Beautiful interview! 👍 I love Stewart! It’d be great to hang out with him for an afternoon. Awesome personality, an inspiration and an example of living true to yourself and being happy. He has a KZbin channel by the way.

[@davidbrucemusicvideo]

This was absolutely brilliant. I love how young Stewart has stayed over the years. I also love his choice of words.

[@mmoan2]

What an intelligent, insightful, enjoyable conversation to behold.

[@Frosted_Over]

I could listen to a three hour podcast with Stewart Copeland

[@christopherl4806]

A musician and philosopher with a great sense of humor. Who knew?

[@futureproof80]

Copeland has so much energy & passion for music...what a guy. Very inspired 👌

[@greatgooglymoogly]

Loved the Police .Killer drumming ! Great to hear all these cool stories from Stewart

[@mikekiss648]

Such a great interview. SC is so interesting and fun and an interviewer who brings it out in him without getting in the way.

[@saveriocartularo9473]

I saw him with Oysterhead holy crap he whacked the living shit out of those drums!

[@loilt5091]

I also saw him with them several years ago...1st time I saw him on the Synchronicity Tour, it was like watching 3 Rasta drummers rolled into one smokin', spliff!!!

[@TheStudioDrummer]

Stewart is such an entertaining chap! He wrote a great book- on audio - that chronicles his life in his own animated voice.

[@daver9594]

Thanks for the intel. on that pup. TSD! Will def. be looking into it!

[@solidgroundmusic]

The power of being positive.

[@lotharluder2743]

Its Ok you can suck... what a nice professionell Rock Heroe its only Musik no limits. Thats kind of ZEN.

[@DiceBaseballDigest]

And genius will also help. You can be as positive as you want but if there isn't genius you ain't gonna do squat.

[@JoshShuman]

36:02 HOLY crap, it's awesome to hear Stewart label his Spyro music as some of his best. That is very surreal, considering his amazingly involved career. Also, I would KILL to see Spyro performed orchestrally!

[@julieboarder1348]

If there is anything better than listening to S.C. playing drums.......its listening to him talk about music.

[@philf4086]

No more coffee for Stewart! Honestly, he is captivating and I've been a fan since day one.

[@joecool9978]

Stewart moves around like an octopus when talks.In this interview he had just as much body movement as he did playing the whole Zenyatta Mondatta lp.

[@clarkhull7546]

How many rock and roll legends would admit to playing the trombone? Probably none. Kudos to Mr. Copeland.

[@Loloopy]

I could listen to Copeland talk for hours honestly.

[@kai326]

same here. I love this man

[@SheepProd_YT]

Get the audiobook for his autobiography, Strange Things Happen. I bought it after wanting it for years. One of my favorite purchases in recent months.

[@bradmodd7856]

not surprised the italians like him, putting energy into communication - whether with honesty or not still reveals the soul

[@MrModez]

I just love Stewart Copeland! Still listen to Spyro, Dead Like Me, Orchestralli, Leopard Son, The Rhythmatist and The Equalizer and everything else. All of it is just the amazing music stuff :) I also write my own music in the style of Stewart Copeland, in Spyro style to be exact, such an inspirational work.

[@TheSessionsPanel]

Excellent!!

[@garretmontgomery186]

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[@LookingTheBest]

MrModez Pineapple Spyro 1 was absolutely one of the best Soundtracks in Gaming History. I STILL LISTEN TO IT TOO. Copeland better be in charge if a remaster ever happens!!!

[@hpdrum]

Love that series Dead Like Me. What to say about this record: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klark_Kent_(album)

[@joshlicht1359]

Hmmm, I am a big fan of Stewart's playing and he sure is a fabulous and entertaining personality, however, I'm not convinced machines create the best music to dance to.....no machine is going to groove like Bob Marley ( The Barrett Bros ), Steve Wonder or James Brown...or Dennis Chambers...or Stewart Copeland! There is no substitute for human groove. Great Interview though.

[@SPAZZOID100]

Josh Licht Dance music has been mostly electronically generated since the mid 80’s.

[@JFK1180]

No bullshit with Stewart. The man is a master. Period! Great job

[@Joesfosterdogs]

brilliant dude...so clear and unfettered...ageless wonder. clearly see how he could get under sting's skin...magic confrontation

[@ToddRock16]

Stuart Copeland plays the way he talks. •Expressive Articulate, Broad vocabulary, Dynamic, Intelligent, Briefly Explosive, Highly Expressive, Sarcastic, Multiple ideas simultaneously, Dominant, Multi - Rhythmic, Fearless Spontanous, Gesticulate, Interesting, Smart-ass, ("Driven to Tears" is the song I play drums to when I need a good humbling.) One of em anyway..❤🎉

[@hugorojas1452]

No wonder this famous great musician is also a filmmaker. He's got storytelling running through his veins...and fountains of it... Just listen to to the first 11 minutes and see.

[@hugorojas1452]

...and he had a great interviewer to egg him on. What a great interview!

[@tonewalljaxon7062]

i wanna sit down with Stewart and Zappa some day......