Sugarfoot performs on the WTS drums at NAMM 2022!

The one and only Sugarfoot! Jonathan "Sugarfoot" Moffett (Michael Jackson's drummer!) drew a huge crowd and put on a great performance at the WTS Drums booth at the 2022 NAMM Show.*
FEATURED KIT: The WTS Epiphany Series 3-pc shell pack in Matte Black and the 13" x 7.5" brass WTS Steve Pruitt Signature Snare.
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*NOTE: For those of you wondering why the demo had to be cut short - there are sound restrictions and demo time limitations at the NAMM Show. We were requested to stop the performance.

[@paulbentley2709]

Criminally smooth.

[@af7119]

He always dresses like a professional. Love it!

[@alexpius1366]

😂

[@CraigScottProductions]

No drummer could outdress Charlie Watts

[@gshockbabe6144]

People of the Earth,the is how a drummer from aner planet,space and time shows you how its done!

[@dwayneaguiar1148]

Sugarfoot is a monster player.🥁😎🥁

[@scottstevens2752]

Probably the most under appreciated drummer of all time!

[@gareymorgan8339]

Jonathan Mophet is so tight with that pocket! 🕶🥁🎶🎼🎵🎤🎭

[@MinervaMatt875]

I don't know what's more credible Sugarfoot playing WTS drums or WTS drums playing Sugarfoot

[@jonathanhelms9184]

The one and only quad triples on bass!! Crazy

[@jamesgarcia9123]

meet him twice', very nice to me', and likes to share his skills on drums and tells you to learn the biz' side of muscianship. peace thanks jon

[@dandabeast202]

Funk in its purest form

[@GuitarTimeWithBillyC]

Nice sounding drums.

[@Dave-xs9dm]

Wham bam thank you namm

[@johnboyle3297]

Absolutely stitched into the pocket

[@iamcrypto589]

nice (I love the cable)

[@MinervaMatt875]

Nobody talked about those WTS drums yet those things are remarkable the way you tune them it's so freaking easy to change the heads on them I've been to their website their drums are built very well and that tuning system is remarkable it's going to redefine drumming the tension lug will be faded out this tuning systems incredible and it's so easy to put together when you get it out of the box but once you have it set up and you want to replace the heads on the drums it's even easier to tune the heads and replace them than ever before and to tune a drum it's done in seconds with that wire when you use the turnkey and you wind up that wire and and the drums are tuned in seconds. Those drums are going to flip NAMM on its head... I mean it's pretty legitimate when you got a new set of drums out with an incredible new tuning system and then on top of that they've got Sugarfoot playing on one of their drumset now that's good advertising this company will find its niche in the drumming community

[@richboshart1201]

The majority of drummers prefer to have their reso heads tuned higher than the batters. How is that going to work? This is far from the second coming of the light bulb.

[@yourlocalryan]

@@richboshart1201different thickness heads for each side

[@antonellopetti5039]

Grande!! JONATHAN!

[@bettybelongia7213]

😂❤ur. Great

[@MinervaMatt875]

Sugarfoot never makes a face it's always the same look he always dresses like a professional I think that was from being on tour w Michael so long I mean Michael probably expected a lot from his musicians expected them to be professional and world-class. I'm sure Sugarfoot was well compensated just like every other musician for MJ.

[@antonioburgosarau5594]

The Night I performed with B.B. King, the Ohio Players were on this Show, his actual Drum set is something to see,...

[@stykstykman7354]

Why did the ignorant guy jump in and stop him ...omg what an insult !!!!

[@TheNeighborhoodCat]

he makin some grooves... and some people dont like it..

[@yossarianbombardier6823]

Reminds me of 'Galaxy Quest' for some reason.!

[@allisonvaz-drummer]

Muito bom! Um abraço do Brasil Allison Vaz Drummer

[@felipegugli9710]

Beasty boys groove

[@philldrumone383]

Il semplice ma fatto in modo perfetto.. non c'è altro da dire tra l'altro non si è impegnato minimamente..

[@timclissold6570]

😁😁😁

[@murokidavis]

A wise way of advertising the drums

[@felixrousseau2801]

So both heads necessarely are tuned the same. Max reso. Can you tune them seperate pitch ?

[@WelchTuningSystemsInc]

Both heads are tensioned the same but the pitch depends on the mass of the drumhead. For example, if you want your reso to be higher than your batter, simply use a thinner reso / thicker batter.

[@tomlehr861]

I met and talk to him in 81 when i was livin in new orleans,he was playing with nevilles and invited me to come

[@user-cu5ti5vj1n]

Mj drummer you it!!

[@Sosomer154]

El sugar toco de onda ! Y ya fué

[@morencaifan9884]

Le.corto la inspiracion

[@Krsm1023]

maestro mindekifelett

[@sh0964]

Shuler king probably gonna go in on him about this hair.

[@dagconst1]

Why did they stop him ?

[@WelchTuningSystemsInc]

There are sound restrictions at NAMM due to the business taking place at all of the booths.

[@FOH3663]

Typically shows span long hours over multiple days ... there's ample opportunity to conduct business. Rock on.

[@TheNeighborhoodCat]

​@@WelchTuningSystemsInc what a waste.

[@lincolncalvin5876]

Tight groove...strong pocket😊

[@jadirsousa1516]

Imagine o Preço que vai CUSTAR essa Bateria aí Agora🤭🤭😂🤣🤣😂🤭🤭🤣🤣😂🤣🤣🤣😂🤣

[@madziicube]

A great groove man, but not a soloist though

[@channelone2108]

you are correct...

[@dme1016]

If one is a "grove man", as you put it, the solo ability is there, and shows up at the right time. I know....I did it for years, and my guys knew that at some point....when the time was right, the solo in me was gonna rise up & kick ass. First though.....one has to keep the groove, as drummers are supposed to.

[@HLR7]

I'm totally agree with your observation. Blessings not everything is solos, it's timing. Respect!

[@alpha.primus8258]

Not about the solos man. It should be who's artist he worked with...he got michael jackson to his belt man.

[@marioburger67]

MUSIC is not Solo. The Groove ist Music ❤

[@johnhelems721]

Only thing I see a problem with is you can’t tune the bottom different than head.

[@WelchTuningSystemsInc]

This is largely unnecessary to get a great sound.

[@WelchTuningSystemsInc]

@NTFX_org It's possible to throw it out of tune (if you choose) by pinching the cable several times on one side and/or applying pressure to the head similar to the process for seating it. Even still, once you experience the quality of tone and capability of tuning, you realize how applicable it really is in addition to being significantly more efficient.

[@ROBYRH4]

Top drums world musician Madonna maichol Jakson ecc

[@kaafaa8036]

the jacksons

[@user-ws5nw8jf8t]

頭しか目がいかない😂

[@FVDaudio]

...and the namm police. Sorry 😥😥 . 🙏🏻🙏🏻✨✨

[@pearlguy6351]

Possible new endorsement 🤔

[@keithjenkins2471]

Dude is Sorry!

[@Paul-md8ms]

lol at a drum display a show where demo,s are part of the norm and a "Karen" stops it because of noise wtf ?

[@WelchTuningSystemsInc]

It's an unfortunate reality of trade shows like NAMM.

[@TheNeighborhoodCat]

​@@WelchTuningSystemsInc they shouldnt do trade shows

[@WelchTuningSystemsInc]

@@TheNeighborhoodCat Trade shows are part of what helps keep this industry moving. The performances, clinics, demos, etc. are added bonuses amidst the business being conducted.

[@Jackson12438]

Who is that person,who stoped Johnathan Moffet? He is seek? I've never understood such persons, who is complaining about playing music or any instruments! I had same problems when I had my drums in villa on Cyprus, when we were living there! But when our neihbors called to police, while I was playing drums and they came to us - they just sad, that they have no rights to do nothing with me, because I'm playing in the day and do not breaking the law! So, had no problems, but my mood was always spoiled.😎 So, I do not like such people, who is complaining about it!

[@Jackson12438]

Johnathan, anyway, You 're one of the best drummers! Great job! Always in good workind conditions!

[@Hotters9060]

@@Jackson12438 This guy was Michael Jackson's drummer back in the day. He is awesome.

[@andyarietti]

Na minha opinião ele é o cara que estava no lugar certo e na hora certa !!Pq tocar mesmo ele não toca nada... só enrrola 😂😂😂

[@thomaswild2957]

é mesmo?

[@andyarietti]

@@thomaswild2957 sim,como disse é a MINHA OPINIÃO

[@7guitarras326]

Sure, thats why he plays with Madonna and M. Jackson...

[@lee2654]

Eu concordo

[@frank-rainerwolter9021]

Das kann jeder.

[@p.p.1708]

Ahahahah

[@duckdown4life347]

Looks simple...but...oh no sir

[@HVTCA.]

no it is simple

[@duckdown4life347]

U must have been playing for 30 yrs

[@elildobraga8223]

pai do neymar rs

[@remigiogriso8852]

pensate un po' se avesse suonato senza quel cappotto

[@giossss5020]

Here i can see the big difference between a prepared content( smooth criminal video)and a daily situation. Still a good drummer but no more than unkown one.

[@audiofactory123]

Jjajajaja

[@modsbrml]

Tem bateristas muito melhor viu

[@thomaswild2957]

é mesmo? define "melhor" de forma objetiva.

[@antonellopetti5039]

Rispettiamo a fare commenti. I commenti penosi sono solo frutto d' ignoranza ed invidia! Magari arrivare quel livello. Chi faccia commenti non belli arrivare a quel livello, soprattutto gli italiani, siatene umili e fatene tesoro di quello che guardate.

[@yuwinx]

Jesus, where is this place I would love to go. If it’s in London or New York or somewhere in America I would love to go please give me some contact information

[@WelchTuningSystemsInc]

This was at the NAMM Show in Anaheim. California.

[@joshslawncare4740]

Who’s the dude coming over to the right of him in the mask getting on to them? Gesturing with his hand in a downward motion like he was being too loud or something? That was uncalled for lol there’s always one of those authoritative figures around ruining everything

[@TheNeighborhoodCat]

indeed..

[@omartreo4669]

😕😑😶🤨🤢eso que?

[@MrBostonrobb]

Never got into him at all.

[@JoabeDeLima]

Prefiro Dennis Chamber

[@HVTCA.]

underwhelming drummer as always

[@magnumpiercedrumming4744]

But he toured with MJ? Doesn’t that mean he’s great. Actually no, it doesn’t. It’s funny people can’t distinguish this from great drumming.

[@dysfunctionaldave]

​@@magnumpiercedrumming4744 What's more funny is average/beginner drummers exposing their lack of knowledge, thinking guys like this aren't great. There's a reason guys like him are the ones that get the big gigs, and it's because they're straight up human metronomes, and their groove is 100% locked in. A great drummer is far more than the amount of notes you can fit in a bar, or how many polyrhythms you can hold in your head. I get it, because I've been through that phase as has basically every musician ever, but hopefully you get past that and recognize the power of simplicity and how just because something is technically 'easy', a lifetime of skill makes it sound like something no one else could play. I've played drums for well over 20 years and I couldn't play a song like 'Beat It' anything like Sugarfoot. Those subtle differences are what makes a master drummer. If you don't get to that stage you'll never progress past being a very amateur drummer. This isn't his element, he's just jamming out on a kit with no band. His magic comes from supporting a band and making them sound great, and doing that on every single gig he ever plays on with no flaws.

[@griffinbjorkman6337]

@@dysfunctionaldave I couldn't have said it better!

[@r4scal.]

@@dysfunctionaldave best explanation to all the losers that think that he should be playing 100 notes in 8 bars to make him a "good drummer"

[@SW.grooves]

as a drummer ive never been impressed by him tbh

[@r4scal.]

watch his Locomotive" Foot Technique Demonstration video, that sure should change ur mind

[@MarcusFenix50]

If you can't get anything out of his playing that's your problem guy. And also why you'll never get gigs above a bar band.

[@r4scal.]

@@MarcusFenix50 fr

[@SW.grooves]

@@MarcusFenix50 he has a tight groove dont get me wrong but technically hes nothing special at all

[@henninghellerud]

@@SW.groovesyou been playing with/for the top artists in the world too then i guess

[@brenoelionsilva775]

Bateria boa, baterista horrível

[@binhooliveira6328]

Ruim demais…. Não sei como foi o batera do rei do pop

[@giovannimartinpolanco6987]

Competencias de bateristas

[@laiftaim]

Ban? What the...

[@rudyamisano4626]

Cioè , praticamente ha detto a J. Moffet di abbassare il volume... 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣... Ma chi è quel pirla con maskerina? Mi sa che non ha capito chi aveva davanti. 😬