The Police Grooves & Fills | Stewart Copeland

[@DrumeoOfficial]

For the first time ever on Drumeo, we’re honored to bring you the legendary Stewart Copeland from The Police-live from the iconic Village Studios in Los Angeles! Thanks for sharing your stories and knowledge, Stewart! | Ready to reach your drumming goals? Try Drumeo FREE for 7 days: www.drumeo.com/trial.

[@agromandiriinsani]

Thank you very much you bring our Majesty ❤ Steward Copeland

[@sukardji]

Thank you! 🙏 🙏 🙏

[@fabriceleclaire3306]

I was waiting for this one. Steward Copeland is why I started to drum.

[@skywalkeracademyteam8831]

The Master drummer and a great teacher too. Thank you for making this happen. ❤

[@isftish]

have been waiting for this one for sometime. thx drumeo

[@ДРАНДУЛЕТ-3000]

It's insane how young this 72 years old guy is and how much energy he is spreading!

[@JMSVIDEOPRODUCTIONS]

HE IS 72??? I never ever would have guessed that really! Damn - he looks maybe 60 or so!

[@ggriggy9498]

That's drummers, its like they all are caffeinated puppies.

[@nonsensicalrants1703]

​@@ggriggy9498 Have you played drums? Burns a lot of calories.

[@waqqodonkey]

part of it might be that he's a happy drummer - playing drums relieves tension and stress, and releases dopamine 😊

[@mauricioverderame8188]

​@@ggriggy9498 it's the happiness involved 😁🎉

[@BrandonToews]

Well, here it is! Thank you Stewart for the incredible stories and all the laughs. I can't wait to share everything else we filmed 😉

[@CarsonHoffmaster]

@BrandonToews, when will we get the video of Andy Hurley?

[@mightyV444]

Thank you both very much, Brandon and Stewie! 😍 Great vibes! 😊👍

[@dapsign]

So flipping excited to watch and learn from Stewart!!!!

[@Oldgames1000]

Please tell me you did a "hears for the first time" video on this.

[@ericmills9839]

I imagine you still can't get the smile off your face, what a treat!

[@seanys]

Oh, Stewart… every little thing he drums is magic.

[@roathripper]

cringe!

[@lawrencemcstephens308]

@@roathripper True, but his comment got 130+ likes, so can't be that cringe! Lot of dads who love that kind of joke watching Drumeo, haha! ;)

[@Killadey]

@@lawrencemcstephens308 Dad here, and I can confirm I enjoyed this joke immensely.

[@lawrencemcstephens308]

@@Killadey Amen, brother!

[@mystiqg6248]

@@roathripper its not cringe because its true. he's a great drummer

[@decomicssehablaasi]

Getting educated by Stewart Copeland on drum basics and history is something I didn't expect today, but here we are

[@Duskwynd]

Brandon does such good prep for these. He KNEW Stewart would steer a lot of the conversation and he seemed completely ready to go everywhere with him. Well done.

[@BrandonToews]

Thank you! With Stewart, you’ve gotta be ready to go ANYWHERE 😂

[@shawnmcvey7789]

​@@BrandonToewsYou really did a great job. Stewart is a *very* engaged conversationalist with so many wonderful things to say, and a lot of people just ask him the same questions.

[@aZeddPrattFilm]

@@Duskwynd He got nothing new out of him and he barely played!

[@lauraanderson8027]

The man is a walking drum encyclopedia of knowledge and very animated at that

[@MacStackingWins]

Stewart in his 70’s still playing at a high level!

[@shawnmcvey7789]

He's always been in pretty good shape. Could be genetics, his height, years of drumming, or all of the above. The root of it is his energy, but it's important to stay active.

[@fundymentalism]

The Arabic baladí vs reggae beat blew my mind. Copeland is my favourite interview, period.

[@CharlieViking95]

He looks CRAZY good for 72 years and his playing is still extraordinary. Legend!

[@atquinn1975]

As a kid, Stewart Copeland was the guy that made me start paying attention to drums. Insanely great and influential.

[@okisuprayogi6928]

Indeed....learnt a lot of his grooves from the police greatest hits, fun to play at that time😊❤

[@JoEsp]

yeah! same here. "don't stand so close to me" was the song that got me hooked to his playing. love how he builds up his drum parts. so musical and so unique at the same time.

[@Brewkowsky07]

I LOVE how one of my favorite drummers of all time doesn’t take himself too seriously. At all. This right here is magic!

[@TinoCostan]

I'm 62 and I have to say this: The Police are The Beatles of my generation. Everything was new and everything was enjoyable for most of the people. This is the way to become a legend. "The Bed's Too Big Without You" is my favourite tune for the interplay between bass and drums and the many sound inventions within. Thank you guys! ❤

[@drummer78]

It’s true…like The Beatles, The Police were teen idols, pop hit makers, musically innovative/ambitious and broke up when they were at their peak powers.

[@MontaguStudios]

A couple of things I’ve learned from this video: 1. The drums in The Police songs sound complex but as long as you have the fundamentals right, it’s not that complicated. No, you can’t master them in one day but you can play them. It’s about the feels and having fun. 2. Despite him making fun of Sting’s lyrics and their differences, Stewart has the utmost respect for him. 3. Stewart remains one of my favourite drummers of all time and this interview makes me appreciate him ever more. Thank you Drumeo for this.

[@GES8215]

just start playing drums on beat 3 and ur good lol

[@christopherking3937]

4. Andy is and was a virtuoso.

[@alancarver2511]

If you can play No Time This Time, even with all the days of practice you want, you're something else.

[@HellaKwik]

I'm a metal guitarist who's obsessed with drumming and drummers. The magic of music is always in the kit and the drummer's stylistic choices and phrasing. Even as a very young kid in the late 70s and early 80s, I remember loving Stewart's playing and the sound of his kit. Especially his snare sound. What a legend

[@lotzapop]

This is the “King of the hi-hat”

[@reneg8223]

He's got like 5 different sounds for it depending on the tension with his foot and where he's hitting them. Amazing 👏

[@jamieflowers1493]

If you go to the Wikipedia page for the song Red Rain by Peter Gabriel and look under "Personel" It says "Stewart Copeland - hi-hat".

[@thomasray4846]

I had the pleasure of working with Stewart a couple of years ago and he was so kind, generous and pure joy to be around.

[@oohkumar]

I was in London late 70s early 80s when The Police hit the big time. Every drummer I knew in London lost their minds over Stewart Copeland. He was an instant legend and has remained so ever since.

[@patton303]

What always struck me about Stewart Copeland is how he recorded the track and called it a day. He never once played a song the same way twice or even recalled the recorded track. He was two different drummers. Very controlled and locked in when recording, but a free spirit on the stage.

[@andreslj6927]

This man is the reason why many people choose drums!! Thanks Stewart, thanks Drumeo✨🫡

[@buckmurdock2025]

This man is the reason I threw my sticks in the bin.

[@wilhelmsvideon9206]

You are so right. I did find a way to survive with drum playing and he is the reason I did begin playing drums.

[@willjam465]

Could listen to Stewart talk and play all day long. One of my favorite all-time drummers from one of my favorite bands. Such fantastic music they made.

[@leightnite3056]

Ditto!

[@relp78]

Is there anyone with a higher drum IQ than Stewart Copeland? My favorite musician and biggest inspiration!

[@downeybill]

I’m not a drummer either, but Copeland is also favourite musician of mine as well.

[@PuraVidaRoco]

Stewart Copeland: 72 years young and still playing with music like it’s recess! Gotta love how he just jumps in and has a blast with every beat.

[@danielwitham1791]

Master at work. Hearing his work in The Police in my early teens, changed the way I approached timing and drumming arrangements forever. That was 30yrs ago now and he's still killing it.

[@107bobaphat]

I'm not a drummer and don't play any other instrument, but am in awe of the seemingly effortless way he plays the drums. Like watching a master paint, or Jordan switching from one hand to the other in mid-air.

[@rjbennett3418]

He does look like he's having more fun than Michael ever did.

[@phillipemery572]

What I love about Stewart is he's having an absolute blast. There's joy in his playing.

[@hayatotheninja]

I love Stewart's sense of humor and the way he carries himself. Always entertaining and educational hearing him talk all things music.

[@jacklatou8145]

In my humble opinion, at their peak, this gentleman and Phil Collins were two of the very best drummers ever.

[@Riffwood432hz]

i think pick withers and dave mattox could be up there

[@Riffwood432hz]

@@stephanmarcouxdrums4877 i agree its emotive . I play guitar and can play bass and have taken up the drums recently but will never be great . it gives you a 360 degree view of a song ( i write songs ) and its really helped me .

[@memorythree70]

I would add Peart, Bozzio and Bruford too!

[@Riffwood432hz]

@@memorythree70 yeah :)

[@samuelzapata4151]

Love the discussion so I will pitch in! I think the best drummer to have ever lived was Jeff Porcaro, but all these choices have been great!

[@ThePoorBoy]

Got chills at the beginning hearing him play "Can't Stand Losing You" in the Drumeo studio. With all due respect to all of the brilliant drummers who have been on Drumeo so far, it's monumental to have Stew on -- the parts, the sound, the attitude, the songs ... truly iconic.

[@SevenDevils88]

They're in LA tho, they're not in Canada.

[@JasonCGuitarOfficial]

I love Stewarts attitude towards all this. You can feel his appreciation from all the comedy and tragedy he brings to it. He has a way of allowing you to really feel what it was like for the band. I also love that hes one of those "lets see what happens" guys and loves the improvisation of it all. I am not even a drummer and I love watching everything he puts out because its so real and musical. Even the way he speaks its like hes conducting an orchestra... The F bombs are accents, the little nods and looks over the glasses are like alla breve going to half / cut time, as he slightly raises his voice its alegrezza ..... I could watch him speak and play forever.

[@pedrofraga4366]

One of the most unique and inventive drummers of all time. Just insanely talented!!!!!!!!

[@kushking420]

Was so glad to see him in the mid 2000's Police reunion tour, Stewart Copeland is on of my top favourite drummers 🥁

[@The_GreenHub]

Stewart has been one of my favourite drummers ever for some time - this video is an absolute BLESSING

[@MrRickles2pointO]

This guy is fascinating, I can't even pause the video. What an icon and entertainer

[@ML-jk3sz]

That Copeland snare!!!!! Killer!

[@ericmsandoval]

Words cannot express the amount of influence this man has on me as a drummer and musician. I used to mimic his every move as a kid and plays the drums on our sofa. I once sat in front of him at a movie screening of “Dare to Drum” and I was way too star struck to speak to him lol I do regret it.

[@deanrane1961]

Wow! Closest thing to a Masterclass from the Master himself, what an absolute treat this was. Immense Thanks to Drumeo.

[@chadcarrdrums]

My favorite drummer ever. The Klark Kent album is one of my absolute favorites of all-time. One listen to that album will tell you exactly who made The Police sound the way they did. Stewart is brilliant.

[@actorsprofession6450]

Oh yes, there were three of them: Sting, Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland. Three great ones.

[@caioowen6799]

There is just so much personality in Stewart Copeland's playing. It's why he remains to be one of the best in my books

[@thomgwarrior]

I love Stewart's drumming obviously. But, his personality and stories are pure gold.

[@squeedum4893]

Quite possibly the most dynamic drummer in the history of drumming. No two performances are the same. Every time he plays it seems like he's improvising. And even though he talks about "the void" he always nails the beat.

[@danb2TJ]

Almost no 4 bars are the same, even in the same song, even same parts or choruses

[@AudioSpaceGeek]

He told a great story in his interview with Beato, I think it was, when he said something about never getting the air drumming that Peart did because he never played anything the same way twice. 😂

[@andrewpappas9311]

Not only is he obviously a killer drummer but he just seems like one of the most fun people to be around, love this man’s energy and a great interview as well. Stewart looks like he’s always having such a blast and I love it

[@rod4real]

In my humble opinion, Stewart Copeland is the greatest drummer of all time.

[@petermcglone7172]

I have played drums since 1989. Now it is 2024. Stew is a drumming god and its an honour to see him in this video. Thank you so much. My heart is moved, for real.❤

[@Alienasa1]

I feel like watching Copeland interviews over the years the older he gets the less focus we get out of him and I love it. His speech like his drumming is magnificently all over the place.

[@xandinhobatera]

Stewart is a genius, it's a honor and privilege to see this.

[@m1k3g3tz]

almost 40 years ago, i managed to record the Atlanta show off of MTV on this newfangled VCR thing my mom bought ... and as a fledgling bass player ... after the first watch - i stopped watching sting and learned to focus on stewart. this changed my life for the better. it does not matter how pocketed your bass line is, or how obscure you chord voicings are - without a heartbeat, the music is dead. to learn that at age 13 was incredibly impactful on how i learned, played, and even listened to music for the rest of my life.

[@dariooddera9714]

I feel in a way that Stewart is the one that keeps the flame of The Police history. Rick Beato interviewed them separatelly, all of theme are amazing, Including this one with drumeo. King of pain at the end is great.

[@audiotron]

Attack, dynamics, creativity, Stewart is an amazing drummer!

[@GrouchyVEVO]

the way Stewart almost slashes at the cymbals is soooo satisfying, you can tell he's mega comfortable, like a drum samurai

[@grant49]

Every drummer in the world knows the Every Little Thing fill, except the man who wrote it! It really is amazing they stayed together for 5 albums when Sting wants everything a certain way and Stewart is the King of Improv.

[@chloesmith4065]

Been drumming that on my steering wheel for like 30 years lol

[@md-ps2hx]

Copeland is on fire both verbally and musically. The energy is off the scale! It is everything one could hope for. ... And you've captured it all on film!

[@diegopeart]

A musician's musician, and a comedian to boot. This was certainly one of the most entertaining videos in the history of Drumeo. I've been expecting it for ages now, and I'm glad to see Stewart play something different EVERY SINGLE TIME he's on a kit. His inventiveness and sense of timing sets him into the pantheon of greatest drummers of all time. I'm stoked to see what other videos you guys got from him.

[@IanLeoTV]

The greatest rock drummer of all time

[@kommi1974]

Bonzo has entered the chat.

[@IanLeoTV]

@@kommi1974 why? I was talking about the greatest rock drummer of all time

[@PiergrulliSfracelletti]

There's always someone making this idiotic comment to farm likes

[@IanLeoTV]

@@PiergrulliSfracelletti I know right why is he bringing up Bonzo in a Copeland video

[@davemitchell8756]

Stewart Copeland, that rarity in musicians, he’s unique . You know he’s drumming on a track. First heard him at a teenage house party ( Regatta de blanc LP). I’ve been a fan ever since.👏

[@simonsmith2642]

He’s such a character he makes me smile, when he starts playing, he just lights up. He still loves what he does and it shows. He plays with such personality. I was a 90’s grunge kid and couldn’t appreciate it as much as I do now. I so appreciate how awesome they were.

[@PileOfBones01]

Couldn’t help but to smile during this entire video. He’s such a joy to watch!

[@marcuscarrozza732]

Mr. Copeland is one of my favorite Drummers . What I like about him is he can explain things in a very simple way anyone can understand and makes it look easy. And he is nuts 😂, but in a good way. He does look like a professor. Thank you MR. COPELAND.

[@sebatoycansao7404]

I hope it shows "One world (not three)" I love that song and seeing Stewart playing that song would be epic

[@FumaniSomlota]

This one is going to be awesome. "Every little thing she does is magic"

[@FloridaMonty]

How could you not love Stewart Copeland? 👍❤️😁

[@andrewgay778]

Such a unique musician! No one else sounds like Stewart Copeland. A drum hero of mine forever. His overall feel is incredible and I really anticipate so many of the fills and accents he puts into these songs. That's why we keep listening

[@TheBeardsShow]

I love how cantankerous Stewart is. Love his drumming. This is so great

[@manstbovan2273]

From his feel to musical approach, from his tone to his personality, from his phrases to his beats, Stewart Copeland is my spirit animal.

[@datalondojones7969]

Can´t wait to see what are they throwing at Stewart in the "Hears for the first time" session.

[@rodrigoaltaf983]

It's a Police song. He didn't memorize ANY of them!

[@collinwilliams7973]

@@rodrigoaltaf983hes talking about another episode

[@rodrigoaltaf983]

@@collinwilliams7973 of course I know that. I was being ironic.

[@collinwilliams7973]

@@rodrigoaltaf983 oh okay. Cool. Im only in highschool but i dont know if that was a proper use of irony. Maybe im dumb though lol

[@decosmoj]

One of my favorite drummers of all time! He's the real deal. And he's still here when so many are now gone. Thanks for having him on the channel.

[@reneg8223]

Top 3 favorite drummer after Bonham and Peart. His drumming is musical as well as rhythmic.

[@IAmInfinitus208]

From discovering him through the OG Spyro trilogy thanks to my little brother, and then listening to The Police as a result and even his solo Rhythmatist album! This dude is an epitome of fun. So glad to finally see him here at Drumeo! I even have a vintage 80s Tama Imperialstar with the same midnight blue wrap and same sizing as his Synchronicity tour kit! Knowing how he's changed his playing style, I knew he wasn't going note-for-note, and that's ok! I like to see that! It's amazing how he's still drumming as most people would kill to play at that age (even Carl Palmer is still killing it)! 21:41 🤣 50:32 Becomes funnier if you remember Miss Gradenko was written by Stewart actually! 52:28 And yet, you wrote the soundtrack to the Spyro trilogy and we love you for that, and it didn't suck dude! 😂 54:19 Again! 🤣

[@HaloAdmiral]

I love his sense of humor so much. He doesn’t take himself too seriously and will even joke about forgetting various parts or putting fills where they weren’t on the record. What a human interview.

[@gruvdrums58]

Only one Stewart Copeland in the whole world. Such amazing stories told by a master storyteller. And hey you don't get to be a certain age without a few burrs in the saddle. He's hilarious as always, but what a monster player and such a WEALTH of knowledge from someone who was there and lived it. I'll be buying the book for sure. Thank you Drumeo! You guys are number 1 for a reason.

[@pdxdrumtech]

That last five or so minutes of describing what their dynamic was like in the studio and on stage really clarified and brought home the secret of their individual successes beyond the Police. Again, so insightful. Thanks so much for your time and talent, Mr. Copeland and thank you Drumeo!

[@itsjjp6070]

This was so cool. The education, the stories and laughs, and the playing. I loved that he hadn't been given a list or prepared anything, and that he just played what he felt like playing vs. doing the recording note for note. A lot of what he came up with on the spot was cool. And how he gets that hi-hat roll is just awesome. So effortless and nobody ever sounds like that on hats.

[@gregedenfield1080]

living legend ...first time hearing Stewart drum...late night ,transistor radio ,under blankets ,well past my bedtime..."Roxann"...mind blown.

[@jasonremy1627]

Stewart is one of the most instinctual musicians, and he's always unique and always on point.

[@isacrenberg1054]

Oh my goodness! The greatest of all time at Drumeo my dreams have come true!

[@JohnReilly-z7q]

I could listen to him play AND talk about drumming for days. What a legend.

[@buzzfunk]

The audio mix is INSANE. Well done guys! LEGEND!

[@moon3yuki]

Thank you, thank you so much for having Stewart at your program! He has been my hero for more than 40 years. I am so happy!!

[@Sturbinator83]

What a card. Great to see his personality shine during "Bring On The Night"

[@jhamler1]

I can't imagine having this much wit and energy (let alone maintaining my drum chops) at 72 years of age. I know because I'm in my late forties and I don't have this much wit, energy, or drum chops. God preserve Stewart Copeland.

[@slidehead1st]

Stuart Copland is a master an absolute 💯 treat, a joy, and one hell of an honest person. Thank you gentlemen..😢

[@conciousking35]

Stewart got to finally play all these songs the way he really wanted to lol. One of the coolest things i’ve ever seen in my 40 years of drumming. Love that guy!

[@LimestoneCoastCustoms]

Been a fan of Stewart since forever! Really looking forward to this!!

[@GaylordSmithJr]

True Stewart ( and The Police ) fans already know, that he will not drum like on the video,as on the albums, because he plays nothing the same way twice, but we're looking forward to seeing this!!!!

[@phillipchan9125]

I could just watch and listen to Stewart all day long. Thank you Drumeo and Stewart for this amazing video.

[@johnnyresistance]

Copeland is a genius, and an utter mad man. Love it

[@mikevalentinas6766]

Those toms sound amazing. I don’t think I have ever heard better sounding toms, from the high rack tom all the way to the second floor tom they are perfect

[@edrenzulli33]

4 minutes in this hour long video and Stewart already blew my mind with that 'delay line.' wow

[@vizz2905]

Another inspiring legend... be what you want to be, not what others want you to be ;) Thank you Mr. Copeland, thank you Drumeo :)

[@AudioArcturia]

Tangents galore, but I could listen to him talk for hours about this stuff. God freaking bless

[@kurturbain984]

His signature ride is a beast, super glad to own one. Didn’t know it came in green.

[@Dan-hc1ow]

Paiste made him a complete set of green cymbals because that's his favorite color.

[@henningpieterjordan7416]

The man that makes me starting playing Drums in 1982...❤..Till today...😊

[@iananderson859]

Hearing that he dislikes So Lonely was a bullet to my heart.

[@kingdingaling9756]

For the younger drummers...it's not always about how fast you can do double bass. This dude is a legend

[@ia5662]

Easily the single-most entertaining and valuable video that Drumeo has ever put out - greatest drummer of all time in my opinion, and I'm a guitarist and vocalist. I learn so much from Stew every time I hear him speak - what a brilliant guy who still somehow remains human and humble. It cracks me up he literally can't play his absolutely groundbreaking and uniquely creative parts on the albums because he never played them twice, unlike many drummers. I think this sets him apart, but for my money, I would DIE to hear him cop himself just once on each of his most famous tracks, especially "Message In A Bottle" because he has never played it the way he did on the album (dubbed ride cymbal hits or not). Thank you guys so much for providing this amazing Stewart content and honoring him properly while having a lot of fun with him. I own a sparkle blue Tama drum kit and set of Paistes because of YOU, Stew!

[@marcagins3492]

Stewart - you are still the man! Love your sense of humor and your playing is still top notch. Thank you for years of inspiration!

[@JVDDrums]

I love Stewart Copelands work

[@ak47dragunov]

His kit has tone to die for. Amazing legendary player

[@andreondrums7841]

Yes! This guy inspired me to start playing drums!

[@CarbonSolutions]

Stewart is a national treasure and this is a perfect setting for a conversation. Respect 🫡

[@gregoryamorrisjr2877]

To me, one of the most underrated drumming geniuses of our time; so happy to see & hear you in this very candid format!!!