Terry Bozzio - Djon Don (Drum Solo 2001)

Drummer Terry Bozzio is one of the highlights from our archive. We had to move to the big studio for the recording, because he had brought so much percussion and also wanted to use it. Bozzio is an enigmatic, evocative, and engaging musician whose instrument just happens to be the drums. He played with Frank Zappa, who wrote “the black page” for him, with UK, Jeff Beck, Thin Lizzy and The Missing Persons together with his wife Dale Bozzio.
We remember his solo performance as a unique, dynamic, melodic and orchestral event. Amazing how he could accompany himself on the drumset: Bass (drum) note patterns and at the same time a melodic solo on top. Terry Bozzio is a true storyteller on his set.
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Broadcast: April 8th 2001
This video was recorded in Studio Plantage in Amsterdam for VPRO Reiziger in Muziek, predecessor of VPRO Vrije Geluiden: music program made by the Dutch public broadcast organization VPRO
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[@metrodrumstv]

Master musician. Sounds like an entire group of Tibetan monks having a jam.

[@paradiddle16]

Yeah! Extremely melodic.

[@ahappything7850]

@@paradiddle16 ! I second that ! "Strabo" is not able to listen to Terry!

[@selwynkatz519]

This drummer's unusual doublebass drum groove is most consistent.... coupled with his hand solo proves phenomenal independence of hands and feet. You don't see many drummers with this skill. Any drummer worth his salt would know that. Indeed major respects to him....and sad for all the trollers here. That's one for Terry Bozzia.

[@rhythmfield]

He’s a genius - Bozzio belongs in the company of the greatest composers and instrumentalists of this century and the last. Anyone arguing that point doesn’t know what she / he is talking about.

[@selwynkatz519]

@@rhythmfield exactly bro...trollers on this forum are assholes and should never be tolerated. Best regards Sel.

[@musicM0VESme]

I had the privilege of seeing him perform live and up close and personal at a drum clinic doing his melodic drumming. . He is so good he is on other levels. I'll never forget that drum clinic.

[@frankcraymerdds3875]

@@musicM0VESme I saw him at West Coast Drums in a Clinic, also with Jeff Beck at the Greek theater, amazing talent.

[@mikekelly9851]

Instead of playing the hi-hat left foot is on bass drum, that's how he gets that double bass groove. Ain't no thang but a chicken wing.

[@productofbelgium]

This is not a solo , this is art & music in itself !

[@le_th_]

I don't even have the words to describe what I just saw and heard. Impressive.

[@siemydi1]

terry Bozzio, genius of the drums This composition is pure art , It has power and sophistication

[@EvanBiser]

The pattern he’s playing with his feet is so consistent it sounds like an entire ensemble

[@knotshardly1036]

Terry Bozzio's approach to drumming and kit set-up seems to evolve in the direction of making the drum set a melodic instrument. One thing for certain he is one of the most innovative modern drummers I've listened to.

[@martinroland]

Agreed! Hes approach to drums is so diffrent. Did a reaction on this piece: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKGaqamfaaiNn5I

[@stretchhfab7315]

This guy makes me realize that with all the years of playing and learning I’ve done. I’m still so inside the box with how I think about music. Even with all the jazz playing, metal, fusion, marching band. All that. There is still so much to learn and experience. And I’m 42 now.... damn I feel old

[@koishooter]

I got here via Missing Persons, via Zappa... Wow, this guy is next level, and from deep left field. Awesome!

[@jeraldcuccurullo2497]

Most original musical drummer ever! I would know he taught me back in 1980 to 82,then went on tour with Terry and getting to watch and learnn so much! He's also the best teacher! Love his style and utter heart when he pounds his drums! !!!

[@brianwilcox]

any cool memories or insights from those lessons? That's so cool!

[@MEGAMIGA]

Are you related to Warren?

[@lifeinlimbo2186]

JC,in 1983 i had a best friend and drummer who i told about Terry Bozzio's playing on Missing Person's Spring Session M album. He just scoffed at him and said it sounded more like an electronic drum kit. I disagreed and said that even if it was,he was still playing it and it sounded extraordinary to me. Fast forward to 1988 and him and i are in Hollywood CA picking up some new gear from guitar center and who do you see on giant posters plastered on the walls inside?...Terry Bozzio. I looked at my drummer and friend and said...'musta been one hell of an electric kit but it looks acoustic to me. I knew Terry Bozzio was special. I so envy your experience with him and happy for you being able to see it all.

[@DailyFrankPeter]

Jesus.... his base drums have their own base drums. :0

[@gillesrichard2228]

lol

[@andyleibrook6012]

I don't think I'll ever be this impressed by a drum solo ever again. My hats off to you sir!

[@joao6688]

I hear Music Thanks Mr. Bozzio

[@robmiller817]

Terry is one of the greats of our time. He is such a beast. Baby Snakes

[@robertpatterson3406]

What can I say about Terry that hasn’t already been said. He is in a league of his own ,one of the best of the best .

[@fablenewsnetwork7223]

Yes, clearly one of the best🥁🥁🥁

[@godbluffvdgg]

Wetton, Zappa and Jobson gave direction to Terry's need for percussive meandering...:) His work in both bands is extraordinary.

[@teddys3558]

Amazing independence and I just love the way he’s tryna get loose with that left shoulder movement. Such a pure and honest expression of his personality thru music! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 BEAST!!!!

[@scottmckenna9164]

The first Double beast drum solo, white olatungi

[@PhilRounds]

I saw him live a couple of years ago with the huge kit; It was inspiring.... Terry's never been afraid to be unconventional. He intentionally goes where no drummer has gone before. Terry is perfectly capable of doing a conventional monster drum solo...he absolutely has the chops, but he chooses to be unique. Good on him for taking the road less traveled!

[@adityadarmadi6303]

The one and only, Terry Bozzio

[@sanidan2010]

Just listened with headphones for the first time. Need to listen to him more with headphones

[@Vitor.Portugal]

Deeply emerse within osain drum groves, very well done...

[@chriscarney5374]

I am watching drumming by Bozzio from 20 years ago to still fine inspiration and be inspired. MIND BLOWN

[@sbeatty85]

This is no doubt one the most important, beautiful, legendary drummer's exhibition I have ever witnessed! The algorithm was right on the money with this one! Terry Bozzio is fantastic! Thanks for sharing!

[@perecanyelles6469]

Whole melodic approach.

[@drumdude46]

A true master of the Avant Garde' Drumming approach.

[@rudyecheverri7654]

That was an outstanding Afro-Cuban grove...

[@borismedarski9214]

Ladies and Gentleman , Mr. Terry Bozzio !

[@samwhitty3036]

one of the ascended masters of the art... decorates silence with all 4 limbs.

[@Another_Broke_Musician]

My favorite drummer for 30 years. And this has got to be one my favorite of his solo pieces. Thanks for posting!

[@itikutok6568]

The Black Light Syndrome album absolutely blew my mind.. I knew all his fills by heart. Such a big influence on me.

[@d5uncr]

Their second album, Situation Dangerous, is equally mind blowing.

[@SamuOnAruba]

What a ride

[@muuriciodegollada3870]

Shhhhhh master at work

[@fess04]

exsquisite. all the elements coming together .

[@gldi8hr]

Even though his playing does not please me I respect what he does❗️

[@neoneherefrom5836]

Lars Ulrich is that way thanks for stopping by

[@AllThisOverASliceOfGabagool]

@@neoneherefrom5836 He was being respectful and you had to be a bellend...

[@raulfuertes8564]

Wonderfull ..................!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!thank you broth

[@cfyves]

I'm forever a fan of and inspired by, Terry Bozzio!

[@bowrooco]

Living Legend ! Incredible !

[@Thelonelyscavenger]

That ostinato tone is killer

[@anthonymuccillo]

So many cymbals, it looks like an alien invasion

[@GreatDestructo]

They sound like an alien invasion too lol

[@Keith.s_Sun]

One of my favourite drummers of all time. A ridiculous talent.

[@CaptainAmerica-nl4tq]

Man that's Rocking.......like everything cymbal hardware overhead Mic ...... Awsome !

[@stevenlancemusic]

Bozzio is a complete fuckin' monster! One of the very best...ever!

[@greensombrero3641]

I watched and listened and then only listened. They are two different experiences - both fantastic.

[@ricardoabreu69]

I don't have other word... Hipnotic!!!

[@scottmckenna9164]

From the days of glam hair I've been mesmerized by Terry's chops, and energy.

[@dagostinoification]

De la pure musique ,ça chante ! ça groove , et techniquement avec ses ostinattos c'est juste hors norme ! J'avais vu Terry en demo en live , a aubervilliers ....en 1998 je crois...Super musicien inventif et créatif...(un professeur de batterie )

[@lmixour]

- Hey Terry, how big do you want your drum kit to be ? - Yes

[@_rlb]

And it's way bigger now :)

[@BxCortez2050]

@@_rlb ..datts wha she said

[@_rlb]

@@BxCortez2050 🤣

[@BxCortez2050]

@@_rlb ..lmaooooo

[@zeppelinrules1077]

The kick drum rhythm is amazing, great example of having so many drums... and this is his small kit 😂

[@danielguest7841]

That's his backstage warm up kit.

[@mr.disney4740]

LOL

[@Imagination-In-A-Box]

Glad to see Terry getting love here seen other videos and all people are doing in comments are bitching about the size of drum kit and him not using all toms and cymbals in those songs, I’m mean yeah those songs don’t require them.

[@louiscarrillo5873]

nice sound.wonderful composition and music. thank you

[@twoedgedswordfreeofdark5545]

EXCELLENT 🎉🎉🎉

[@deebop4904]

I helped set this kit up at MI in 1996. Full size trucks worth of shit. Great independence and a nice guy

[@woodysdrums8083]

Insane

[@walkerlomax581]

One of the most innovative drummers in the world bar non......amazing 👍🕺👍🕺👍🕺👍🕺

[@bassicly4250]

The Goat!

[@davidmichaelsen9805]

Thanks

[@mladenpalenkas7750]

Masterpiece!!!! 👍

[@leonardo666jazz]

looks like an ancestor of the current mangini set. Great drumming of Bozio

[@luizcastanheira6739]

Unique Voice...

[@yourmumspogostick7336]

Drum God Level ACTIVATED

[@flomel7329]

Vrai

[@holprod00]

drum amateur level activated

[@nachzerer4788]

Amazing drummer, my favorite!

[@demonicsweaters]

well that was crazy

[@ricardoabreu69]

Simply hipnotic!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@johnweyers2685]

A master. 😎 Abide

[@martinroland]

I saw him doing this composition in 1998 in Gothenburg. I just hade started to listen to Zappa and when I saw that the ex Zappa drummer was going to play in Gothenburg I just had to take the train from Stockholm! The cymbal part here is what I think what really puts him in a league of his own. Too often drum solos is just a chopping matter. But Bozzio is turning the drumming to something completly different

[@metoikos5]

Amazing!

[@loumonte658]

Pure beast on the kit.

[@gabrielfabian9112]

Terry Bozzio, un genio de genios, un muso inspirador, porque no sólo es técnicamente excelente, si no que re musical. hermoso!

[@richardkemp5550]

I see he's playing his small kit here. Ha. I always assumed his mammoth kits were a gimmick - but by golly - he's a fabulous musician. Love it!

[@lionelvillahermosa9118]

Excellent Beautiful Sublime Inmortal 🎼🎵🙏🛸

[@PUBHEAD1]

I like how he has a melodic approach to the kit. That's one thing I like about this solo and something that I like a lot about Simon Phillips as well, they have themes or motifs in their solos. This solo had some parts that remind me kind of like Japanese taiko drumming in some parts. Wish I had that hand/foot independence.

[@donsmith3857]

pure terry bozzio--god of the drums

[@rhythmfield]

Thanks for editing the description - I deleted my previous comment - thanks for caring about musical art. This is SUCH a high-quality video on every level, thank you!!

[@markopalikko6986]

Amazing

[@VermontPrepper]

One of top three - with Peart and Bonham

[@gregmason2760]

And that is how to tune a kit. Masterful.

[@maness2112]

Bring back missing persons.

[@bushidowarrior4917]

Absolutely Fantastic... The late 1980’s Terry Bozzio is Back...... Love It !

[@lambisi]

Original member of Zappa's rockin teenage combo.

[@bretflemmusic]

Terry Bozzio Would be a amazing Count Dracula his face reminds me of Bella Lugosi he should try out for a Vampire movie he would kill it like he does on the drums

[@dischargesummary8794]

What a life

[@DennisManlangit-hd4mz]

WOW

Top!

[@giovanninoventa6354]

Il primo uomo orchestra drummer . Pazzesco ! N 1

[@ArchieBC]

That was pretty sick.

[@scottmckenna9164]

Oh, yes, one man band.!

[@lionelvillahermosa653]

EXCELLENT BEAUTIFUL AMAZING SUBLIME INMORTAL, TERRY BOZZIO UNA LEYENDA VIVA GREAT MASTER 🎼🥁🥁🥁🎶🎵💫🙏💫

[@AlexMPruteanu]

Those aren't cymbals; they're chandeliers.

[@ministrychicago1]

Buhjeebus Fucking Crisps. Lots on great Drummers out there. RIP Niel. But...Holy Fuck...Terry is Insane.

[@tomasbessone7743]

Loco este tipo es un extraterrestre

[@simoneberti2358]

Immenso

[@timvivoda5208]

I have to say I had a lot of trouble understanding this. Musician but this solo made me say yeeeehaaaaaaaaaaaa was awesome . brilliance .

[@TheCrumbleOne]

I'm surprised DW hasn't gone bankrupt because of Terry.

[@daletaylor2524]

His jazz kit. ...for small clubs and coffee shops

[@rolfdejonge3915]

Super! Thanks! Terry Bozzio is 2 drummers in 1/*\✓ ✌️🤠💥🌟🌀🌐 @#rolfdejonge@

[@drumr72]

And for extra awesomeness, lets do this in Doc Marten 12 holes. Terry is a god.

[@burtonbarber9413]

I wanna c Dream theater tomorrow that.

[@nayarlopez8655]

Musical giant

[@mattryan6886]

This is definitely the B rig. Still brought the crazy China stack upper deck . How I wish I could take some lessons from him. A true master of the art form