"Struck By Lightning" Dave Weckl Drum Cams Version

Here's the drum-only version of "Struck by Lightning" by Supersonic Tortoise, featuring Dave, Gary Meek (sax/keys/composer/producer), Paul Pesco (guitar/co-producer), Luis Conte (percussion) and Dan Robbins (bass).
The play along version of this tune, including a one hour video lesson + chart, is included in the Dave Weckl Online School, which features 60+! hrs. of lessons! LEARN MORE: daveweckl.teachable.com
Or, you can purchase the chart and play along mixes for drums, keyboards, bass, guitar, sax and percussion here: daveweckl.com/instructional.htm

[@krenwregget7667]

There's a reason Dave is so many other drummers' favorite drummer.

[@janetremsing6988]

👍🙂‼️Indeed!!!!

[@janetremsing6988]

👍🙂Dave's the shiznittle-bam-snip-snap-shiznit!!!!

[@Jerry-oo8hd]

Yeah. He’s musical.

[@Jerry-oo8hd]

I find this amusing. When I want inspiration, I’ll run one of his videos. I can not play anything like he can- But because of the utter ease at which he does play, it embues me to sit down and mentally construct an ease before I even strike the head. He’s the only guy that works on me that way.

[@JCtheMusicMan_]

I’m a bassist and he is my favorite drummer 😂❤

[@sonicart1808]

Technique, feel, pocket, groove etc.... Dave has it all, this is pure dedication we are watching here, look how relaxed he is when playing....Bravo!

[@dray4393]

Dave has been the man for 40+ yrs. I've been listening to him since I was 9yrs old. I am 50yrs old now and like fine wine, he gets better with time.

[@alonzodavila6233]

I'm 57 and just like you I've listened to Dave for many yrs....His chops are sweet and his groove is timeless.

[@MultiSkyman1]

What more can you say about Weckl? I have been playing over 40 years and can blow chops and licks all day in the practice room like a lot of cats out there. But laying it down with time, feel, precision and flow in an actual song like Weckl can? He kills it every time! A true "one of a kind" DW is!

[@honuman39]

He's just the most musical player. The vocabulary is effortless, it's all dynamic, tasteful, exceptionally well performed and the sound of his kit is spot on. The most advanced and mature playing at the highest of levels. For my money the best there is. There's arguments to be made and I don't truly believe in a best drummer when there's so much talent but when I hear Dave's playing it always seems really special.

[@MrDaveaccord]

Dave is the total package, one of the best on the planet.

[@fredbass77]

The best

[@fredbass77]

Listen to Master Plan and the CCEB's albums, listen to Tale of Daring in the album Inside Out, there is no drummer to play like that on Chick's music

[@doubts]

​@@fredbass77 Nobody sounds like any of the other guys chick played with. I just heard the 73 RTF line up with Gadd. Out of this world.

[@Amigaudio]

He is not one of the best. He is the best.

[@handsdowndrumming9261]

Such musicality. After over 30 yrs I always come back to Weckl. So much love for his approach and playing

[@Vitone22]

One thing is knowing how to play an instrument, another is to master it. You’re seeing a true master!

[@Andrew_M_Ward]

I love that we can get so close nowadays When I purchased the album Master Plan in the 90's I just could not figure out how he was doing what he was doing ... Being able to actually see him play up close is really a pleasure and brings to life the pure magic that is his mastery

[@HystrixLignum]

Dave always reminds me that the drums are a musical instrument, not a noise machine.

[@groethej]

Smooth as silk and so in the pocket, as per usual! He makes it look ridiculously easy. It's not that groove is really difficult, it's just the way he articulates his message 'musically'. Dave's playing has transcended the technical aspect of drumming, he's simply having a wise and beautiful conversation.

[@thelucid3444]

GREAT PIECE! I started following this drummer when I first saw him at the Buddy Rich memorial hosted by Buddy's daughter Cathy. Steve Gadd & Vinnie Colaiuta were on the bill. I still think of Dave as a sticking engineer with some of the most incredible feeling finesse chops on the planet. I can't get tired of watching him play.. I've learned so much from observing his hands...

[@emanuelemartinelli2330]

Ci sono uomini che provengono da un altro pianeta e Dave è uno di questi che bello essere contemporaneo con questo batterista eccezionale

[@markwright5969]

The fluency and ease of touch, dynamics! while retaining all that drive. Fabulous 👏🏼

[@MikeJamesMedia]

Every time I hear your playing, it's at a higher level of "beautiful and excellent". Always a pleasure, Dave!

[@wcreview8227]

Dave you make everythig look so easy.. My Wife and I met you at the I.M.A.C Theater in Long ISland.. you did a Gig w Steve Smith and he had to split early.. you were in the lobby waiting for a ride and you hung w my wife and I for like 20 min and BS'd Im SURE you dont remember but I sure do.. Thanks for being so gracious and for being my Favorite drummer in the world

[@TyMan922]

The three things that immediately come to my mind when I hear Weckl: precise, musical, imaginative.

[@adamz3090]

It looks so easy and effortless. But its 50+ years of practicing and experience in all the genres u can ever imagine. Insane control, musicality and creativity. Legend

[@RolfWamFjell]

Graceful movements with such a powerful sound. Inspiring!!! Thank you.

[@smdftb8495]

Dave's drums always sound so good. I can watch him forever.

[@RushianRichard]

The Master...always delivers! 🤩

[@RandomlyDrumming]

Beautiful playing! So tasteful with so much groove.

[@SonorDesignerDrummer]

Thank you for posting, there is so much to learn from watching the master at work. Always impressed and amazed at just how relaxed he is playing all manner of music.

[@remito71]

Great drummer, but great musician too ❤

[@mattesrockt8054]

The Maestro on his Instrument! 63 Years young and better than ever....

[@GoranRista]

A wonderful, musical performance, Dave, as always!

[@Robert-ck7nm]

Dave is a musical genius in his working clothes. That's why he can make it look so easy to groove with endless creativity, and flow.

[@dougcain250]

What a great groove, it swings.

[@obedkojoosei-tutu9991]

Dave weckl playing match🤦🏾‍♂️🔥🔥🔥💯💯

[@romangarcia608]

dominant for decades; a buddy of mine on our HS jazz band played the Masterplan for me and i was blown away (in like 1992) - he’s still got it!!

[@SebastianCantillana]

I hope one day I can hang out with Dave and have a great time talking about life!!

[@odonnemt]

In 1995 my family took a trip to DC and my parents, knowing my interest in music, got us tickets to a jazz club. The Mike Stern trio. They saw an ad in the paper. I remember before the show hearing a guy say into the pay phone, "we're about to see the best drummer in the world." That's the first time I heard Dave Weckl play and my life hasn't been the same since.

[@MindTravelsChannel]

Magnificent drumming, as usual!

[@henryr506]

Dave Weckl will always be my favorite, it brings me a smile when I hear his drum lines.

[@coreyroberts-drummer2532]

Just freaking perfect in every way.

[@MrDarkstar620]

The Butterfly Drummer. Thank you Mr. Weckl. Always refreshing. Now back to the drum pad. :)

[@keyboardtek]

His drums and the mic set up always sounds so good!

[@jamsjr44]

Will always be one of my favorites I’ve been listening to for over 40 years!

[@davemieze9021]

The tastefully intuitive fills and the flow is just beautiful

[@batero-mikev]

Dave Weckl is a great master of the drums.. I always remember when I heard his performances with Chick Corea.. Another Master.. In that famous band Electrica.. An unthinkable dream of musical performance.. He will always be a great reference!!

[@phatbackbeat6553]

.., just WONDERFUL !

[@JoryBlake]

Smooth like silk

[@perryhailey6715]

I love how effortless he makes it look. A master of his craft 🥁

[@stevendunton5520]

I could watch Dave play all day. His playing is so graceful & smooth.

[@Terrezio]

Just absolutely phenomenal!

[@grege9862]

Dave makes everything look so fluid and effortless.

[@chrisneyman]

I'm always so happy to watch Dave drum. ❤

[@mauromarionbizzotto]

Flawless musicianship! Inspiring performance 💎

[@danyrattini2234]

I ‘be been taught that perfection doesn’t exist , but Dave …imo the GOAT .

[@nelsono4315]

I have seen Dave numerous times and he is one of the best I have seen and one of my all-time favorites. A pro's pro

[@chrisyounce1815]

Who is the GOAT? Thats subjective but if you don't have Dave Weckl in the top 10 of all time, you're wrong. No soup for you!

[@MichaelLewisMusic]

So wonderful! Every groove, so comfortable, precise and just awesome!

[@nomoreblitz]

tbe! tryin to remember seeing Dave play match grip...? doesn't matter. He's the best ever!!

[@the_camera_eye_8898]

the master at work. the feel always spot on.

[@fredbass77]

Wow, that's the fusion i love. Dave you have so much possibilities and you serve the music! Master! Congrats to everyone on this killing tune. Very cool the break in 6/8! Thx for sharing !!

[@solaufein3029]

I think I've been underestimating Dave my whole life. Awesome drummer.

[@tjeffers99]

Met Mr. Weckl when I worked at Thoroughbred Music in Tampa back in the late 80's....One of the best ever in my opinion.

[@jcamp348]

Well, what can one say? Dave never gets old, he's the king of smooth and silk. He owns those drums and is literally an artist on any canvas! I dig his groove and he's always right there in the pocket!

[@ErezMarom]

Dave plays beautifully, what a pleasure!

[@williamperri3437]

Dave is smooth as butter!

[@Joe.M]

Dave always has a great drum tone!

[@percywoods3167]

Been listening to Dave Weckl since 1992 when I first heard his "Heads Up" album which is by far one of the best albums of all time. I still listen to it to this day and play that album during class as students are coming in or during a group project! They love his music!! Awesome job on this song Dave! Thank you for inspiring millions of us! Speaking of which, my entire style of playing drums changed when I heard your "Heads Up" album. Didn't know a drummer could play like that! Anyway, thank you Dave! Keep playing brother!!

[@enricovarraflythegroove]

Dave Wecklislike a great wine, always improving …. That’s incredible

[@kevinvanrensburg2468]

Awesome drummer, luv watching him play.

[@charlesgarnhum6963]

Dr.Dave Weckle on the drums! Just what the doctor ordered! Thank you Sir! 🥁👍

[@leonardowolff2177]

Listening to this man changed completely what i knew was posible to do on drums. Changed my drumming!

[@rogersbrandon8474]

Grandfather of drums, I salute you master❤

[@mellorymeyer8876]

so many drum masters. Jazz is the best style for best drummers. Absolute groove

[@jacquesprevert1902]

Good music and a world class drummer...nothing better to me!

[@GloryBound1971]

I love this whole track but my favorite is that sick intro!! I was fortunate enough to go to a Clinic Dave held in the early 90's. He done this one handed single stroke roll that absolutely blew me away!!!

[@uitaeyoo9491]

This video proves why Dave is the best drummer of the drummers. Beauty!

[@JasonSmith-ot5pq]

Amazing feel 🙏👏

[@davemieze9021]

The precision and fluent hand and foot technique is undoubtedly the stuff of legend.

[@wjimz]

I remember when my son who is now 39 yrs old, was around 10 and I took him to a show in Sacramento to hear Dave play. Mr. Weckl was tearing it up and my son turned around and said "dad how come I hear two drummers playing?" 😂 He literally thought there were two drummers playing because he was so fast.

[@Luco85]

always the best! thanks Dave!

[@ph_drums]

So nice. Great playing

[@joshuacarro]

Awesome Mr. Weckl!!!

[@beto666ification]

Such an inspiration. Just perfect.

[@thewellofnashville]

ALWAYS INSPIRING! Thanks Dave!! Peace. Carl & Leann

[@Diegencinamusic]

Dave always making it seems effortless. 40+ years of experience. Wow.

[@BobbyJetty1502]

I loved going into Guitar Center here in San Diego because I always knew the drum department had those DCI VHS tapes playing on a loop. They had Omar Hakim, Dave weckl and Vinnie. The early 90s all the fusion gave me so many endless ideas to incorporate as I was just starting my professional career as a weekend warrior. I remember when my favorite kits was a Premier XPK 5pc kit beautiful turquoise silver wrap. And the shells were just under size, which helped them tune to a very true pitch. I wish I still had that kit. I was roundabout 16 or 17 at that time, and what a good time it was to be a drummer.

[@DRUMAWAYEMAN]

Dave always sounds great!

[@drumtwo4seven]

Impeccable technique. Relaxed feel. Solid, syncopated and exciting. Damn Good 👍

[@masterescolademusica7842]

THE KING!!!! THE BEST DRUMMER EVER!!

[@beerivlogs6208]

Never seen Dave with match grip until now and it was amazing

[@wriker36]

It just comes so easy for him. My god. Awesome!

[@jwagy]

Great groove and playing and a wonderful track! 👍🏼

[@BaconIsNotBiceps]

40+ years and still my #1. No one compares for my taste.

[@manuelevesevo4764]

The control on those grooves is just ridiculous 🥶 the best by far

[@jodymartin9912]

I've been a professional for over 40 years... no way to denie the man's presence in the best of the best!!!

[@CalRichards]

Fun to see Dave switching between traditional and matched grip here. Beautiful artistry and finesse as ever.👏

[@sergiosilvano]

Fantástico. Melhor baterista do mundo.

[@CjTaylor]

Master control. A beast.

[@jameskirkbydrums]

brilliant playing and a brilliant song!

[@davidgoode7416]

This makes my day, thanks

[@alexandervergara6694]

Siempre Será un placer ver la ejecución, la sonoridad y la maestría de Dave..

[@ratamacueseven]

1 thing he does that makes him so, so Brilliant is he is so relaxed in his playing ! Brilliant Drummer !

[@alucard0712]

I haven't listened to good fusion for sooo long!

[@sambiancuzzo7264]

THE KING OF NAILING IT

[@davehunter935]

It's another masterful performance from the great man

[@gpa_98]

Único. Dave Weckl señores, con solo apreciar sus detalles y calidez al tocar es suficiente