Steve Ferrone Interviewed by Sweetwater

Mitch Gallagher sits down with world-famous drummer Steve Ferrone for a special interview at Sweetwater's GearFest '15. A member of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers for the last 20 years, Steve's drum resume reads like a Who's Who list from the 70s & 80s charts. He's recorded with the Bee Gees, Peter Frampton, Eric Clapton, Rick James, Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan, Tracy Chapman, Paul Simon, Steve Winwood, and countless more stars.
Steve Ferrone was visiting Sweetwater to hold a special presentation on behalf of Gretsch Drums. After the video, click here to check out Gretsch Drums at Sweetwater: www.sweetwater.com/c1016--Acou...
The Sweetwater Minute, Vol. 293

[@hilltopshitkicker]

One of the most underrated drummers & up there among the all time greats.his performance on You don't know how it feels with Tom Petty was the first take I believe

[@JJDPROMEDIAPRODUCTION]

One of the baddest cats alive!! Funk, R & B, Pop, Rock & Jazz.. The Total Package!!

[@notarealpresident6849]

🎼If there ever was an Underrated Drummer in Music It's Steve Ferrone . Steve is a Beast on 🎵 The Drums going back to his days with AWB 🎻🎺who was an Awesome 🎷🎸Band . 🎼

[@Flappatackle]

He's not underrated, he's a session drummer, happy to take a back seat to bigger egos.

[@bradanderson1442]

Steve seems like the nicest guy ever. I love Mitch's interviews.. Sweetwater rules. Nick also does great interviews

[@louissgandurra2740]

Fantastic interview ! What a delightful man ! Fell in love with his groove front row , Oblivion Express show at the Bitter End 1973 . Been a huge fan ever since . The deepest pocket ever .

[@jamiemartinez8674]

Great drummer and a very nice man...

[@steveferrone8687]

Thanks for supporting my music I’m so grateful and I hope you never stop being a fan. Have you been to any of my concerts??

[@jamiemartinez8674]

@@steveferrone8687 of course

[@steveferrone8687]

@@jamiemartinez8674 That’s great of you♥️ Thanks once again for loving my music aspirations and never giving up on me, if you don’t mind me adding you to my special fans club where you can get updates on concerts and short conversations?

[@Chance-Dean]

1:06 Absolutely legendary. One of my favorite drummers of all time. His talent speaks for itself. 👏 Proud to say I've got to see him play. Not many can claim to be on this level. If he's playing behind it, it's golden.

[@kenwoodsmusic]

Another great interview! Mr. Gallager always gets some unique stories from the artists. Mr. Ferrone has a groove that no one else has. Love him

[@steveferrone8687]

Thanks for supporting my music I’m so grateful and I hope you never stop being a fan. Have you been to any of my concerts??

[@cwcw4805]

Steve in my humble opinion is up there with the very,very, very best,percussionit's in the business, great guy, great drummer, fantastic proffessional

[@Joesfosterdogs]

Interviewer is very good...knows how to listen, connect, cool voice, no nervous mannerisms...like a good drummer, plays time and groove without stepping over the lead singer.

[@johnmartin9294]

pro trick: you can watch movies at kaldrostream. Me and my gf have been using them for watching all kinds of movies these days.

[@garrettlachlan4380]

@John Martin definitely, I've been watching on Flixzone} for since november myself :)

[@steveferrone8687]

Thanks for supporting my music I’m so grateful and I hope you never stop being a fan. Have you been to any of my concerts??

[@okgo8315]

What a great interview and how wonderful to see Steve is still the lovely chap I knew as a lad in the 60s. Love Steve, a mega drummer...... possibly a lot of thanks to Robbie McIntosh, a spectacular drummer and THE funniest bloke i have ever known. Steve would go to the Piper club in Rome as a youngster and literally study Robbie's techniques EVERY time he played there. Later he replaced Robbie in every band he left, right up to the AWB after dear Robbie's very untimely death, but he certainly left his mark. Rip.👍🇬🇧

[@steveferrone8687]

Hello, I’ve seen quite a handful of your comments and supports, I just wanna go out of my way to appreciate your beautiful words of encouragement towards my music thanks so much.

[@okgo8315]

@@steveferrone8687 .....how nice and so happy to get a reply from you Steve, thankyou. I think the last time i saw you was in a pensione in Milan in about '67 or 68. Bumped into each other when i had the cylinder head off my car in my arms🤣 covered in dirty oil. I always followed your hugely successful career(so well deserved) with eagerness and pleasure right up to that great period with Eric and my mate Graham D.(rip) keys tech, hope you got some of my messages thru him. All those years and we never crossed paths although very nearly in Shepperton. Back in Rome now so do let me know if you visit. All the best..Mart.☮👍🇬🇧

[@steveferrone8687]

@@okgo8315 Thanks once again for loving my music aspirations and never giving up on me, if you don’t mind me adding you to my special fans club where you can get updates on concerts and short conversations?

[@vaughnmiller3896]

The most tasteful drummer ever. The things he does within the pocket, fantasy..thanks Steve.

[@steveferrone8687]

Thanks for supporting my music I’m so grateful and I hope you never stop being a fan. Have you been to any of my concerts??

[@tphillipgee987]

Thank you for STEVE FERRONE!! Wow!! I learned a lot!!

[@steveferrone8687]

Hello, I’ve seen quite a handful of your comments and supports, I just wanna go out of my way to appreciate your beautiful words of encouragement towards my music thanks so much.

[@malcolmdrums]

Excellent interview....well done all.

[@sweetwater]

Thanks for watching, +Malcolm Hamerston!

[@stevieross1402]

Absolutely fascinating interview. Well done everyone, excellent job.

[@derrickbrennan1478]

So nice to hear from STEVE a good guy the last time I saw him was in the NEW York subway station in 1984 with a blonde being a little bit cold. But he was COOL. Me and Tim said is that him DAMN!

[@DSharon3]

Great interview, and Mitch is such a good interviewer. He does his homework on each artist, seems genuinely engaged in the conversation, and sincerely appreciative of each artist's contributions. And Steve seemed so comfortable to talk and shared such insight and pearls of wisdom. What a gifted human being! Thank you for doing these interviews.

[@steveferrone8687]

Hello, I’ve seen quite a handful of your comments and supports, I just wanna go out of my way to appreciate your beautiful words of encouragement towards my music thanks so much.

[@DSharon3]

@@steveferrone8687 Totally my pleasure, and I meant it, too!

[@steveferrone8687]

@@DSharon3 Thanks once again for loving my music aspirations and never giving up on me, if you don’t mind me adding you to my special fans club where you can get updates on concerts and short conversations?

[@DSharon3]

@@steveferrone8687 That would be great. Thanks for the add. I'll look forward to that!

[@steveferrone8687]

@@DSharon3 alright have me your email address so you can be added

[@tommynichols1341]

One of my top two drummers I started following Steve during his AWB days. Good interview

[@steveferrone8687]

Hello, I’ve seen quite a handful of your comments and supports, I just wanna go out of my way to appreciate your beautiful words of encouragement towards my music thanks so much.

[@mauricetroop1121]

"Pocket".......that's the secret to drumming with a band. Guys from my town preached that.

[@l.ellei.sorensen4121]

Sweetwater...A good feeling I had working with him when I never knew his accomplishments upon meeting him. It's too often and too bad many people get between musicians working, together. I am looking forward to working with him, again.

[@aleethelfa9880]

Steve Ferrone is brilliant in the pocket in many styles..a very pleasant personality.

[@steveferrone8687]

Hello, I’ve seen quite a handful of your comments and supports, I just wanna go out of my way to appreciate your beautiful words of encouragement towards my music thanks so much.

[@aleethelfa9880]

@@steveferrone8687 I thank you and respect you for your brilliant work on Music and your endless contribution.

[@steveferrone8687]

@@aleethelfa9880 Thanks once again for loving my music aspirations and never giving up on me, if you don’t mind me adding you to my special fans club where you can get updates on concerts and short conversations?

[@aleethelfa9880]

@@steveferrone8687 You most welcome..I'm also a player myself..thank you Steve.

[@steveferrone8687]

@@aleethelfa9880 You’re welcome Have me your email address so you can be add

[@wmpopper]

Excellent and informative interview...a fine musician Steve Ferrone.

[@steveferrone8687]

Hello, I’ve seen quite a handful of your comments and supports, I just wanna go out of my way to appreciate your beautiful words of encouragement towards my music thanks so much.

[@DeHavenDrummer]

Glad I found this interview. Steve is a big hero!

[@steveferrone8687]

Hello, I’ve seen quite a handful of your comments and supports, I just wanna go out of my way to appreciate your beautiful words of encouragement towards my music thanks so much.

[@stefanjohansson7471]

That's a guy you want in a band! And what a career!!

[@steveferrone8687]

Hello, I’ve seen quite a handful of your comments and supports, I just wanna go out of my way to appreciate your beautiful words of encouragement towards my music thanks so much.

[@margix1172]

Steve I think one of your best performance and sound is included into the masterpiece from RICK JAMES titled GLOW. The power...the sound and the funk feeling is out of this world in that record. It should be played everywhere!

[@oholm09]

Live crisp drum snare rick James tracks

[@gothic8]

Forgot to mention...this is one of the best interviews i've heard!

[@steveferrone8687]

Hello, I’ve seen quite a handful of your comments and supports, I just wanna go out of my way to appreciate your beautiful words of encouragement towards my music thanks so much.

[@AudioAtmos]

Great Interview!

[@sweetwater]

Thank you, +AudioAtmos!

[@RSTAR2009]

Steve Ferrone!

[@steveferrone8687]

Hello, I’ve seen quite a handful of your comments and supports, I just wanna go out of my way to appreciate your beautiful words of encouragement towards my music thanks so much.

[@MrMusicguyma]

Steve Ferrone is a great drummer and seems a good bloke. ;) An example of a nice guy, who can play the pocket, is straightforward in business and is so well liked by many artists, that he is always working.

[@gothic8]

Steve, I been a fan since your days as AWB's drummer. Love your style and I would like to know if you give lessons or have any drum educational material or can reference any for me. I want to be a very consistent drummer. But after playing for althea time, I feel sort of stuck and unable to move to your level. Any heliport there that you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Are you ever going to be in the DC area anytime soon?

[@steveferrone8687]

Thanks for supporting my music I’m so grateful and I hope you never stop being a fan. Have you been to any of my concerts??

[@gothic8]

@@steveferrone8687 Of course! The AWB concert at he Capitol Centre Washington DC was my first. Greatest concert of my life!

[@steveferrone8687]

@@gothic8 that’s great to hear. if you don’t mind me adding you to my special fans club where you can get updates on concerts and short conversations?

[@gothic8]

@@steveferrone8687 Sure

[@steveferrone8687]

@@gothic8 alright have me your email address so you can be added thanks

[@robertbdesmond]

Nice guy, Steve. That said, he can’t keep a steady beat on some of Petty’s songs. A metronome would back me up.

[@anderspersson4657]

Dont forget Bryan Ferry. He played drums at the Mamouna album.

[@SuperQdaddy]

Steve is in the pocket *..good stuff

[@steveferrone8687]

Hello, I’ve seen quite a handful of your comments and supports, I just wanna go out of my way to appreciate your beautiful words of encouragement towards my music thanks so much.

[@funkslave9425]

His comments about 'church drumming' made me laugh, a lot of the old school drummers dont appreciate what has become known as 'gospel chops' i guess its just a taste thing

[@dankenton]

"A lot of clatter" is a perfect description of that genre.

[@Ifyouonlyknewtruth]

Tic tock

[@andrewsandoz8005]

Ginger Baker? Please.

[@Ifyouonlyknewtruth]

Church drummers sound like cookie 🍪 cut drummers

[@mauricetroop1121]

Have to basically calm a church drummer down. Have to get them to understand that playing a gospel song and R/B song, for example, are different things.

[@ariccardi21]

Mitch looks much nicer with some weight off 😊😊

[@vaughnchauncy8360]

Average white band is when I first heard this guy Cut the cake

[@crisprtalk6963]

Awkward sitting position.