That's why Steve Gadd is the number one drummer in the world.

Steve Gadd is the most acclaimed drummer of the past quarter century.
From the early 1970s he forged a new era in studio craft with his phenomenal technique and emotionally intense playing. Whatever the music, be it jazz, pop, RnB or fusion, Gadd was simply the best.
Dr. Steve Gadd drum solo in 2008.

[@gaetannurjandoa5193]

a drum solo that's so musical...an almost lost art today...Mr Gadd is a national treasure.

[@johnwilliams-ih3pv]

World Treasure !

[@HoldmeZarya]

his restraint is phenomenal. unparalleled tone and touch

[@sabiantheomnivore5592]

What nation? Clombia?? hahahaaa

[@puffnpluky76]

Larnell lewis did a great musical drum solo last year! kzbin.info/www/bejne/in-cdmCQn6-faKM

[@whydotheathensrage]

I was fortunate to see Jon Bonham play in 70s, what a solo!

[@derfnoslein1178]

Mr. Gadd’s outro drum solo on Steely Dan’s Aja still blows my mind every time I hear it.

[@jessicaguerrero3189]

Love the drums on that song, first time I heard that song, my jaw dropped.

[@jessicaguerrero3189]

I had to find out who played the drums on that tune, and of course it was mr.Gadd. 😏😏😏😏😏😏

[@dirklammertse4174]

I agree with you. Stay cool greetings from Holland

[@ehsbe1056]

The drum solo with the sax in the middle of the song is just orgasmic

[@dirklammertse4174]

Glad to hear. I am a fan from Steely Dan over 40 years. Stay cool greetings from Holland

[@skipperry63]

His playing sounds so musical and the phrasing just makes sense. It’s the right level of complexity for me and he creates this incredible pulse.

[@Anon-en2qt]

All in time. This man is beyond extraordinary. Not just playing it but inventing it. Aja in two takes - read blind; stick click & all. Twice. Amen brother!

[@deathwrenchcustom]

Gadd is so funky that you can smell the grooves.

[@jackthecommenter2768]

Bruh it's crazy to know that steve gadd asked my grandma out at eastridge, didn't know who he was until my grandma told me about him, i can officially say that

[@hdavis21ch]

I almost went to eastridge but then we moved to brighton. Remembering The Other Side of the Tracks Steve Gadd Tony Levin Gap Mangione facebook.com/groups/OSOTT

[@Stumbler2001]

When we listened to him as teenagers, my friends and I always referred to him as Steve Gaddamn! Nice flashback.

[@AllisterCooper2008]

'There is no "greatest" or "fastest" in music. It's just impossible. There may be a boy somewhere in Idaho of whom no one's ever heard that's probably better then everyone else.' - Bernard 'Buddy' Rich.

[@SpaceTimeManipulatorSTM]

Or some girl(s) in Japan

[@ozzykatsenjammer8280]

@@SpaceTimeManipulatorSTM there she is Yoyoka..

[@zombywoof1015]

@@ozzykatsenjammer8280 I think Spacetime was referring to Senri Kawaguchi.

[@jeanbranlpahune9825]

Remember , if you think you are good at something, there is always an asian better than you

[@justadrummer1376]

Fax

[@antoniusk8893]

The groove is strong with this one

[@oscarandgroucho]

The guy steps way outside yet never loses the groove. Amazing. Love to hear the rest of this concert.

[@Strabbs12345]

I agree, it's almost like he has ringos looseness but with a bit more sophistication, the touch, tone and groove are perfect all the time!

[@vargaso]

There are about 47 different things in this solo I need to learn.

[@joshuajopp2896]

not really... just play with feeling, that is something Gadd preached!

[@NVGTO]

Well at least you managed to count them! I didn't even manage to do that!

[@itamarzibziner8385]

Biggest one is discipline

[@geometricart7851]

@@itamarzibziner8385 rudiments my friends....practice them!

[@itamarzibziner8385]

@@geometricart7851 Rudiments is one of those things that you don't know how important they are until you practice them... Unfortunately I discovered them only 3 years into my drumming.

[@fritssteeghs2890]

Steve gadd: plays cowbell Audience: loses shit

[@brianjmartinmusic]

It's that Mozambique rhythm that just gets heads bobbing and feet tapping, I don't care who you are.

[@steezzeestang1546]

Will Ferrell: more cowbell

[@fritssteeghs2890]

@@brianjmartinmusic the feel certainly makes the groove a 10 times better.

[@bobbychelsea4248]

If anyone loses their shit over the sound of a cowbell they DEFINITELY have issues !

[@themadhi-hatter6849]

No shit, drunk people will cheer for anything..Takes a shit on his throne .wooooOOO

[@markusoltmanns1161]

No drummer in this world, loves and celebrates the notes while playing like Steve Gadd!!! Thank you STEVE

[@PaulMatthewMusic1]

Purdie and Gadd

[@ChristopherWilliams-co4rp]

Carter Beauford

[@mancini2468]

He's wonderful...but your comment shows that you need to listen to some more drummers, friend.

[@davidm.alexander446]

@@mancini2468 Amen.

[@RefiningFireChiles]

I beg to differ. Theres A man called Bill Bruford.

[@HackSawSees]

Hey, a drum solo that’s musical and goes somewhere. Nice to see it.

[@takenbystatues]

Agreed! Most drum solos suck because the drummer doesn’t realize you should be telling a story! Build it, make it interesting, use dynamics/contrast, not just “look how fast I can play fap fap fap”

[@TheKitchenerLeslie]

That's what I appreciate with Bonzo. Also, I discovered another one of his secrets one day. It's one of those black swans that you don't see if you're not looking for it, but once you see it, you can't unsee it. Here's what it is: Bonzo had perfect pitch. He may not have even been aware of it, but I was listening to him solo and there were a few moments where he had hit every drum and left them all ringing... that's when I realized that not only were his drums well tuned, but they were tuned to a perfect chord. There was no dissonance. That's not an accident.

[@billdrummer1197]

@@TheKitchenerLeslie The skillful use of Triplets was Bonzo's real forte. I love triplet time.....it feels more natural.....to Me anyway.

[@TheKitchenerLeslie]

@@billdrummer1197 He made triplets sound natural, but so did Jimmy Page. They were made for each other.

[@danmaroff324]

What made this solo so great was that he kept it completely in time

[@j.d.7208]

That's the drummers job we aren't called " the time keeper " for nothing lol

[@danmaroff324]

@@j.d.7208 Yes but most drummers don’t solo completely in time nearly as long as he did. Not easy to do. His groove was phenomenal

[@peteclark9881]

Steve Gadd and "in time" are synonymous.

[@ryans9029]

He might have a click in his monitor. Not uncommon for drummers who care..

[@themadhi-hatter6849]

This is like a drunk dude, throws paint all over a board, sells for 3 mil.

[@LiorDar]

Steve Gadd is definitely one of a kind. Nobody sounds like Steve Gadd and Steve Gadd sounds like nobody! absolutely inspiring!

[@Tatra3112]

Sadly that's not true. Otherwise he wouldn't be one of the best studio drummers in this era

[@zavgod]

the man never loses the groove no matter what. please direct all drummers here.

[@ritabrooks9059]

I just love the way he plays. It's always so musical, tasty and full of feeling. His solo construction is always wonderful.

[@arjunmenon2815]

I love how he's so physically invested in the groove

[@danielgrayson6841]

His work on Aja alone made such a big impact on me as a kid, that became the first album I would always buy in each new format. First LPs and metal tape, then CDs, and now music files. Gadd's the man.

[@petethedutch]

Steve Gadd always has a look on his face as he's drumming like he's trying real hard not to sneeze.

[@MatthewMcClellan]

Screw this "who's best" rubbish. Just sit back and enjoy Mr. Gadd's grooves.

[@timothyvalente3626]

+Matthew McClellan Most of the Greats of the Past Present and Beyond are much too Humble to make such comparisons...

[@MatthewMcClellan]

I agree, Timothy. They'd have no part in it.

[@herrfriberger5]

+Matthew McClellan I second your first sentence.

[@Jojo270573]

+Matthew McClellan Exactly ! Steve Gadd is a great drummer, and so are hundreds of other. Drummers have different styles. Dosen't make sense to talk about the "best". I love Gadds style. He is both funky and (military) stiff at the same time.

[@danidrums06]

So true

[@125southernnh2]

Hes always been one of my favorites but I've been listening to drummers from the 30's all the way up to today so while Steve is great, all of the greats had one thing in common. A unique style.

[@gorifranco1]

Never too much,never showing off but always faboulus. Perfect grooves that makes everything swing. That’s why he is a drummers drummer. Greatfull to be a contemporary of this man.

[@arame29]

50 ways to leave your lover a marching band riff played on a kit. anyone can transcribe it, but to create it, sheer genius

[@trevorlebert1929]

damn NASTY

[@lagartogrande1908]

yeah, the second line is smoking grass.

[@gereilanderson4815]

Stop worrying about whos the best drummer...just enjoy greatness and great musicians, Steve Gadd aged a lot in this clip and he still can play! Just be thankful that you are able to play when u get that age (if u are a musician)

[@49128]

gerel magee. u are totaly right, young and kindly squire!

[@TravisTennies]

I'm almost 46, play 5-string bass, and I play better new than I ever have.

[@49128]

what wouldst thou like? a trophy, perhap's?

[@49128]

steve gad has a very south american feel to his playing these days. sort of polyrythms which tipifies south american music. been living down here for the past 9 yrs so i really notice it. really admire his style

[@gbsailing9436]

A medal? Or perhaps a chest to pin it on?

[@tomgio1]

He LEADS you in, that's the special sauce.

[@doeni2]

I think we can say, that Gadd's licks nowadays can be listed as "standard vocabulary". But how the master plays them is (and will be) still unique!

[@Doatello1991]

He may not be the fastest player in the world, but he has forgotten more about playing than most of us will ever know. World class innovative grooves. Steve Gadd is truly a master.

[@marcusskyfall]

That was probably one of the most impressive things I have ever seen... Bravo Steve 😎

[@ChristopherDillman]

Gadd is an absolute treasure. Widely imitated, can never be duplicated.

[@robertmancuso1883]

Cmon Gadd is the man but how are you going to say he's number 1 with guys like Vinny C, Tony Williams, Danny Carey, Neil, and all the other greats standing there? Drumming is an art, there is no winner, only admiration and amazement

[@justaguy214]

They all have something to offer.

[@jamiemorgan4146]

I agree! To say that anyone’s #1 is a fools statement.... It tells me that this guy Tom doesn’t know music.

[@YelpBullhorn]

Well said.

[@bayouflier]

True statement.

[@johnsoos6907]

He said it to get us to watch this video, over other clips. And it worked. No regrets here.

[@thebandthatisDAVE]

Stunning and an inspiration! One of the top players on the planet!

[@michaelandcolinspop]

A note for everything, and everything in its place. Gadd’s grooves are legendary.

[@larseadman6217]

No drummer is the number One or three.. Music aint sport or medals.. Follow your heart

[@richardaaron4454]

Lars eadman Exactly it's art not athletics.

[@benfeldman8361]

When i scroled down to the comments i was ecpecting to see "what a legend I wish i was as good as that" or something of that type and it was so refreshing to see a coment not praising him thx

[@andrewfukyes3288]

Out-fu**ing-standing!!! No form of art and expression should ever be a comparison!

[@yom3r3ngu3s]

completely agree, I don't know why people are obsessed with the concept of "THE BEST DRUMMER"

[@thomast2840]

Great comment! I agree totally!

[@jtsano3464]

Had the pleasure of listening to Steve my whole life. He went to my high school in Rochester. NY I also had Chuck and Gap Mangione sometimes teach my music theory class. So many good players came out of that school. Steve plays exactly what’s needed for the intended music. That’s why he was so successful. Clapton. Paul Simon , you name it used him.

[@anthonybutler6365]

One of the best drummers I’ve seen and I’ve been watching them since the mid sixties

[@jessejordan8116]

All the chops in the world but never a moment without the groove.

[@r.d.sandman6474]

Thank you so very much, Steve, you & your boys, I enjoyed it thoroughly

[@gixxerboy555]

Awesome video,awesome drum-solo,awesome sound-quality..thanx

[@beng6319]

Steve Gadd truly is a master at his craft. Absolutely mind blowing. It's just a shame that Richard Tee can't be here to play with him anymore. They were a match made in heaven. Hats off to you Steve for carrying the torch of true beauty.

[@Yankees121205]

may be the best groove I've ever heard, pocket is INSANE, flow like butter. By far my favorite drummer

[@StonyRC]

No such thing as “The Best” or “Number One” … but he’s right up there with the best of the best.

[@tmatheson54]

I started learning to play guitar as a young teenager. I’ve been playing off and on for half a century. A few decades ago I wanted to learn more about drumming just because I love music. When I was ‘messing’ around (sorry but I was pretty messy to start) on drums I bought a video training tape with Mr. Gadd! He totally blew me away. His drumming and drum rudiments and drum solos just on their own merit sounded like music to me. It was strange to encounter because I thought a drummer was there to keep the beat for the rest of the group. That is still true but this guy seemed to have something different. Now remember I’m not really a drummer so maybe I’m way off base…. No insults to any musicians.

[@biggusdickus1689]

Playing musically is a great struggle for many developing drummers so you aren't too off base. It's not so much as keeping time for the band as it is supporting them, which I think is the main difference between and amateur and professional drunmer

[@kabongpope]

So good! The build up from a simple groove to a full on solo fill is fantastic. Groove, baby, groove!

[@faruge67]

Steve is the father of modern drumming. A game changer. He created a new sound, a new vocabulary, a whole new way of playing. Perhaps the most influential drummer after Tony Williams (oddly enough they were born in the same year). Without Gadd, Colaiuta and Weckl would sound radically different - actually we all would.

[@dasglasperlenspiel10]

Very good point!

[@johnnyschmittou]

Exactly! What you said cannot be overstated. He was a total game changer.

[@TheMoonchild1969]

At this level all drummers are equally good, main difference would be the style of music preferred by the particular taste of the listener. There are great drummers in all the musical spectrum, it is pointless to state who's the fastest, strongest, the best...those are just labels, adjectives without meaning. Any musician regardless the instrument, style or technics, will be successful as long as people like what is brought through those fingers, hands or lips. Music this good is more to be enjoyed rather than analyzed.

[@larrytate1657]

Gadd has an underlying groove during everything he does including fills and soloing that some drummers don't make feel nearly as good.

[@TheMoonchild1969]

Larry Tate That's not fair, you're talking about Gadd Almighty :)

[@herrfriberger5]

+Larry Tate Some, maybe, but most jazz oriented drummers make it feel much better than what this heavy footed guy does. Of course, that's my opinion, as opposed to yours ;)

[@chrisl2466]

+Sven Ekeberg You and I are the only 2 people here that don't have shit for brains.

[@TheMoonchild1969]

Sven Ekeberg You could find great drummers equally talented in every musical genre. You'll be amazed listening to Opeth, Gojira, Mastodon extreme dark stuuf, go an serve your self

[@hyperskills7830]

After I hear this solo, even the typing on my computer keyboard sounds like the most amazing drum-riff ever. That's great art, which can, for a brief moment, make us all feel like life is magic, and we are its magicians.

[@ryanforresterrenaissancesa4204]

Steve Gadd's greatest talent may be that he makes odd meters and tempo changes sound natural and vibrant.

[@juresaiyan]

I agree

[@mattmarkus4868]

indeed

[@realSethMeyers]

Wow, everyone in this comments section either was related somehow to or hung out with Steve Gadd once. Like a big family reunion 🤔😂

[@jerryjazzbo2845]

Groupies everywhere...😄

[@DominusOminous]

Hey! I know his cousin!

[@hdavis21ch]

facebook.com/groups/OSOTT

[@thekriks]

this man is my idol - can turn that rhythm upside down and inside out and stay totally musical and in the pocket - beautiful!

[@TruthSurge]

he was even kind enough to count the guys back in in case they lost track of the down beat. hahha he's like a clock and doing those reversed and offset rhythms.... I was counting 1 2 3 4 the whole time and it actually added up and I finally got a crash cymbal on the 1 eventually.

[@ckmoore101]

halfway through his solo i was thinking "good lord, how will the band know when to come in".... ....oh There is something so intangible when a great groove is played very well, and mic'd properly.... it's almost like it tickles the taste buds..... I guess thats where "tasty groove" comes from?

[@josephtixier2404]

made me count... and what a hard count it was around the middle. I though I lost the beat so many times... so impressive

[@shaindaman13]

I don’t think you can claim any one single guy is “The Best Drummer/Percussionist EVER”, but you can certainly have a favourite and Steve Gadd is MY all-time Fav!

[@Eduardomd54]

Indeed, an outstanding drummer. It is very hard to tell who is the best. In my understanding (just a listener, not a musician) there are many outstanding drummers! With different techniques, interacting with other musicians. Won’t say any other name (s) because the list is not short. Not immense also.

[@DH1985-MB]

Dr Steve Gadd is a class act. No question. Everyone has their preferences to music... but give me a percussionist with impeccable time and makes the music swing and i'm all ears.

[@Vitone22]

There can’t be the greatest drummer of all time. It’s all about taste!

[@Justentime77]

Chops you can learn, feel is something completely different and Gadd has it in spades!

[@newportmike8519]

Gadd damn I love his drumming. My favorite!!!

[@chrispetritsch1291]

Steve Gadd is fantastic! My favourite is Neil Peart but there are many awesome drummers.They're all geniuses and it just boils down to which one speaks to you the most,i reckon.

[@maakeklein4073]

My favourite is a little known Cuban Drummer named Enilda Rasua. Check him out on KZbin. He plays with 2 sticks each hand,congas and cowbell at the same time and as if that wasn't enough Marimba!

[@timeno1763]

Some here may even remember Elvin Jones kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5jHf2yhe6iAY9U

[@MAJESTIFIED1]

I agree totally! Although Steve is a legendary drummer in a category of his own. No drummer is the best regardless of his talent or abilities! From my perspective there's just to many amazing musicians/ drummer s out there to put one above the rest. For me it's pure inspiration as well as appreciation for their amazing talents!

[@7100sae]

Gadd’s dynamics, and the way he hits, gets the best possible sound out of the drums and cymbals. I’m sure studio engineers loved working with him!

[@KellerColeman]

This is why he gets paid and is the busiest studio drummer. He has been steadily working for over 40 years.

[@toddlavigne6441]

you gotta be doing something right to be busy for 40 years

[@paulveach3030]

What can one really say... I just tripped over my own jaw

[@joeohhboy5384]

There are so many incredible drummers out there. All with different styles. There is no such thing as THE BEST!!!! I love to watch and learn from as many of them as I can.

[@robertbruner7429]

I absolutely agree. Drumming isn't a sport where mathematical statistics can be compiled. At the top end of the spectrum issues of power, meter, musicality etc. are tools these drummers incorporate into a unique style . Dave Brubeck said that one day Joe Morello and Buddy Rich had a "drum battle" that lasted all day, and I'm sure they both came away from that learning a lot from each other . I always thought Joe excelled in musicality where Buddy exceeded in raw power. Steve Gadd has a beautiful approach to drums...he's never a showoff, and only steps into the spotlight when it will benefit the music. I suspect any of the drummers at their level could imitate the others in a way that would be difficult to detect a blind listening test ---if they wanted to, but instead they take those tools and apply them to a style that's unique to who they are as human beings, the essence of all art.

[@S.JerseyJim]

All I know is the solos on Aja are the best in my heart ever!

[@RobJazzful]

All these bashers are missing out on a little virtue called "subtlety." Too bad, because Gadd's technique is full of beautiful subtle touches, such as those he exhibits here. Let's just pity the ignorant, and revel in the joy that is Steve Gadd.

[@wilhemheider]

Jas Bataille i agree... nobody is the number one (put your text here) in the world...

[@St3ph4n3]

True.

[@jimdevlin4484]

***** that's it rob! not what u play but what u don't silence is music too

[@midinerd]

***** Steve Gadd does some bashin' as well. but he's cool.

[@metamorphosis67]

jim devlin There is no such thing as silence unless you're deaf. Not so-called "silence" but artful restraint is "music." Music is metaphorical language just like the very first word you learn. The very first word human beings learn is already metaphorical and therefore using a process of "artistic transference." Mathematics, the so-called language of "science" and "the natural world" is also metaphorical and always learned by humans after they learn basic verbal language. Hence, the deep need of humans for creative work in art and science, because without this creative and always non-conformist and "outside-the-box" process of metaphor expansion, you cannot escape the prison walls of each era's previously achieved and commonly accepted "linguistic legislations" or "methods of human communication" and through these new and every-truer and valid forms molded out of human consciousness, grow in spirit and progress.

[@michael_caz_nyc]

He is so incredible. Love his drumming.

[@olivermarshall3212]

the audience loves that cowbell!

[@mryan3544]

His bass-drum triplets are inhuman. Even compared to heavy metal drummers. I simply love this man's playing

[@shaquilleoatmeal2583]

Im a musician sir . Can i ask when did he do the bass drum triplet ?

[@mryan3544]

@@shaquilleoatmeal2583 or perhaps they were doubles...lol!

[@shaquilleoatmeal2583]

@@mryan3544 yup doubles ☺️✌️✌️

[@mryan3544]

Around 1:50 or so, he is playing triplets...😎🇺🇸😁🤘. Two bass drum strokes followed by a Tom-Tom is considered a triplet.

[@shaquilleoatmeal2583]

@@mryan3544 you said BASS drum triplet . Nevermind ✌️✌️

[@chestermarcol3831]

What I love about his work is that there isn't ever any stupid "churching it up for the audiece/ridiculous "they wanna hear me play really fast" nonsense. Just perfect timing and syncopations switches, all performed flawlessly. I'm convinced he has a solid state metronome, implanted in his brain.

[@clicks59]

So damn disciplined, solid and dynamic..........

[@gcharocks]

He may always do the same shit when he solos, but damn is it groovy and tasteful.

[@itsChris.x]

Steve gadd is simply THE BEST! Hurt who it may hurt. Nobody got beats like him!

[@hugolafhugolaf]

Weckl

[@evertvanderhik5774]

Now I understand where Dave Weckl got his style from.

[@mikebromelow8514]

Damn! That had some serious stank on it! What a groove master!

[@ivocaponio4797]

WOW! Magnificent! Magnificent time, feel, dynamic, musicality, phrasing, ideas... just wonderfull!!!

[@rkenseth]

Well he was number one back when this video was made and he still isn't but he is awesome. I just think whoever say's Gadd is number one has never gone to see Dave Weckl perform.

[@royaldomain4055]

Dave Weckl in my opinion is superior, more smoother & fluidity in his technicality.

[@KONAMAN100]

1.20 onwards very nice all the classic Gadd signature tricks. Lots of nice space feel timing his thing.

[@KONAMAN100]

Naa. I checked out Greb obviously he's a talent but I'm left cold watching. Don't enjoy to watch or listen to that style of playing. Dennis just has the magic of charisma, blinding speed, incredible groove, power, chews gum, attitude, better kit sound, and so on. No contest for me.

[@ohnonotme52]

wake up! you have seen the Mona Lisa thousands of times.....any less the masterpiece the next time you see her....

[@KONAMAN100]

No. Plus I think it's over rated.

[@cringe8on2]

Morgan Agren - Done.

[@LanceCampeau]

Chambers impressed me a great deal when I first heard him in 92', but now his stuff sounds sloppy/loose to me.

[@maakeklein4073]

No one but no one plays with such feel as this man! He feels every note. I once saw him play a shoe box and sounded amazing!

[@tjmusiker407]

Yeah, it’s his feel. The secret sauce.

[@Kibwunga]

There is no number one. I could exceed a charter limit on great drummers. Steve is amazing. There are a LOT of amazing drummers.

[@tomgiorgio9037]

Perhaps but no one can groove like gadd. In that regard he is #1.

[@RobCartwright]

Gadd is incredible but it's all personal preference. To me, Vinnie takes the cake.

[@RobCartwright]

***** I think Vinnie's playing on Sting's Seven Days might be my favorite performance ever.

[@Check-it-out]

Rob Cartwright Check out the concert in his garden in Italy. Manu on drums. Much better !

[@Templar.Knight-Reaper]

then you haven't heard Dave Weckl

[@RobCartwright]

Templar Knight I have heard of Dave Weckl. We're from the same town (uncle went to high school with him) and I've seen him many times. It's all personal preference.

[@mouzaiek1]

And what do you think about Simon Phillips. Different rytms with hands and feet. He belongs also in the line of the greatest drummers!!

[@moose6676]

My goodness, let’s make our comments, but it doesn’t get much better than that 👍🏻 brilliant 🤩 and thanks.

[@iNSANEcOOkieMONstEr]

"Hello?" "Yaw... Steve?" This is Steve.." "Alex and Geddy here, eh..." "Oh hey, what's up boys?" "Yaw, hey hoser... we wanted to see if you might fill in for our upcoming 2022 tour, eh? We're putting the band back together."

[@whohappened]

Would be absolutely insane

[@iNSANEcOOkieMONstEr]

@@whohappened Definitely! ❤

[@paulcarroll7787]

I agree it is difficult if not impossible to judge who are the best in their field, but when it comes to drummers that is one category that stands out above all and that is the undoubtedly buddy rich, and I am a guitar player. all the best drummers quake in their boots when his name is mentioned.

[@Gazuka]

you dont know what youre on about

[@Camino84]

drummer here, it's definitely not undoubtedly buddy rich

[@Gazuka]

Buddy rich can only swing. Gadd can do anything

[@herrfriberger5]

Funny. Swing is exactly what Gadd can't do well. I've heard him do jazz walz pretty decent though (with B.R. big band!). In my world (this is about personal taste...), Buddy Rich can actually be really funky, while Steve Gadd is just stiff and boring, with the same cramping paraddidles for half a century. To me, it's almost embarrassing to watch. And Buddy Rich is not even my favorite drummer, far from it, among the literally thousands of really really great drummers, all around the globe. (There is more than the USA.)

[@Gazuka]

Sven Ekeberg Are you stupid? Gadd does swing extremely well. He's not the best in the world but he is one of the best out there. Gadd has more originality than any other drummer out there

[@robwestndrumr7648]

Mind blowing touch, taste and creatvity.

[@fibboobbif]

Steve plays around the "one" like a latino musician, and you can feel it without him playing it, and it groooves.

[@01Rising]

yes! feel is everything--theatrics another...did you want to dance?? tht's the litmus test.

[@georgemorley1029]

01Rising I danced.

[@johngirolamo1697]

There is no such thing as a "number one drummer". There are many ways to express yourself as a drummer. He is great at what HE does, but there are many others that are great at what THEY do.

[@WilliamCamilleri]

plonker

[@김민석-u9y6o]

But nobody gonna complains on the opinion that steve gadd is the best drummer

[@geometricart7851]

unlike so many other drummers who pretend to go freestyle this guy is actually making it up as he goes...amazing.

[@ghostrider2664]

Agree with other posters. Once god level is attained.....they all exist on the same level, just with different styles. Except Buddy Rich. Because he actually gave me a seizure while watching him.

[@ghostrider2664]

....and I recently watched a Buddy Rich video again. Now I'm dead. Yes, dead. Buddy Rich was so good, he actually killed me. Cheers from the afterlife, where I am busy hunting down Buddy Rich. If I kill him in the afterlife, does...he regenerate on Earth?.....hmm...

[@melodymakermark]

same happened to me with Simon Phillips, except for that whole “dead” thing. Would’ve been, but the paramedics didn’t know about my DNR.

[@bassmonk2920]

It's about being tasty.....get tired of the flashy chops...give me some good time.....Steve's got it...

[@mletalien]

Awesome! Puts a smile on my face for sure....

[@latotayporota]

Taste, timing, groove, and knows when not to play. Not the fastest...but so what. It's really tiring to see drummers where all they do is speed drumming.....Besides, I dont think drum solos are the shit. As a drummer myself, I try to keep any solos to a bare minimum. The tastier stuff is done within the song...IMO.

[@jojoUK120]

latotayporota personally I could stand a longer solo when the band is supporting the groove so you’ve got something to respond to- but when does that happen these days?

[@gregschleitwiler2557]

Please inform other drummers. Seems like most of them don't get it

[@Stormbringer75]

Like Cobham has a military drumming background, but that's about it, prosaically technical excellent but not a drummer that gets me excited. Now Billy Cobham, that's a different story, dynamic, loose and a pleasure to behold...You are welcome to Mr Gadd!

[@zombywoof1015]

I liked this much more than I thought I would.

[@mstrtwister]

Gadds got grooves loved his 70s stuff but no one is better than Neil Peart!!

[@mrshankly213]

You mean Peart is your favourite? Great drummer, but there is no "number 1 top drummer" there are the greats, and those beneath them. Although the greats are such awesome people, they will say no one is beneath them.

[@noneyerbidness]

i mean...he's no lars ulrich

[@joeyporth6025]

noneyerbidness AHAAHA

[@enniogatto6785]

Sopravvalutato

[@Conradrumz1992]

Hes good though, even though Lars is more technical and versatile

[@rc1564]

Thank god

[@yubsesperat]

comparing Steve Gadd to Lars ... oh my lord.

[@dannomedic]

That was fun to watch. I have never heard of him until now.

[@kushking420]

who's the band that he's playing with and what song if possible

[@SpaceTimeManipulatorSTM]

This sounds more like "Best drum jamming you've heard at Guitar Center this month" I'm very sure you could find better examples of why he's great.

[@michaelgilbert4500]

Not really a Gadd fan at all but this is not guitar center drumming lol This man's feel is unreal, not to mention how insane his time is

[@SpaceTimeManipulatorSTM]

@@michaelgilbert4500 and I've heard some really great players over at the Guitar Center.

[@tomasw6985]

Ohhh, I needed that!! Thank you for posting!

[@AlbanianThrash]

What show is this from?