Top 5 Jeff Porcaro Drum Beats Every Drummer Should Know

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Jeff Porcaro Rosanna. Jeff Porcaro Hold the Line. Jeff Porcaro Toto. Jeff Porcaro Boz Scaggs. Jeff Porcaro Mushango Groove. Jeff Porcaro...ok, ok, you get it...I could go on and on. Few names in drumming inspire such awe, such reverence, such admiration. Jeff Porcaro's drumming and drum career, not unlike Steve Gadd's career, speak for themselves...he's drummed on more albums than most of us have listened to in our lifetimes. He created some of the most iconic pop music drumming out there, was a part of the rock super group Toto, and has inspired countless drummers to follow in his shoes. In this drum lesson I break out my all time favorite drum beats by Jeff Porcaro: Lido Shuffle, Lowdown, Mushanga, I Keep Forgettin', and Hold the Line.
These are MY personal all time favs...what's your all time favorite Jeff Porcaro drum beat?
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[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Download the sheet music here: bit.ly/2JGdRZT Subscribe or I'll steal your cymbals: bit.ly/2AyH1Fb Check out the new podcast here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-drum-show/id1482650244 Jeff Porcaro Rosanna. Jeff Porcaro Hold the Line. Jeff Porcaro Toto. Jeff Porcaro Boz Scaggs. Jeff Porcaro...ok, ok, you get it...I could go on and on. Few names in drumming inspire such awe, such reverence, such admiration. Jeff Porcaro's drumming and drum career, not unlike Steve Gadd's career, speak for themselves...he's drummed on more albums than most of us have listened to in our lifetimes. He created some of the most iconic pop music drumming out there, was a part of the rock super group Toto, and has inspired countless drummers to follow in his shoes. In this drum lesson I break out my all time favorite drum beats by Jeff Porcaro: Lido Shuffle, Lowdown, Mushanga, I Keep Forgettin', and Hold the Line. These are MY personal all time favs...what's your all time favorite Jeff Porcaro drum beat? Like this lesson? Here's some more you might dig: TOP 5 STEVE GADD DRUM BEATS OF ALL TIME: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4vaXoJ8o7aVaNE 3 John Bonham Drum Beats Every Drummer Should Know: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2XahZuNrqd7fZI 3 John Bonham Drum Fills Every Drummer Should Know: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKa5aomLpdqfd5I 3 John Bonham Intros Every Drummer Should Know: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZm9oZytgN95pJo Top 5 Stewart Copeland Drum Beats Every Drummer Should Know: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6jSm6VjZpergZY Top 5 Stewart Copeland Drum Fills Every Drummer Should Know: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mX3NeIqEadiVY5Y Top 5 Steward Copeland HiHat Licks: kzbin.info/www/bejne/moi7oWxopM6ipJY 3 Neil Peart Drum Beats Every Drummer Should Know: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnuQgXaCnqp1j7s 3 Amazing Neil Peart Drum Fills: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJureaGGjsSLnqs 7 Josh Dun Drum Beats Every Drummer Should Know: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2q9ZWqVrNB6rsk 5 Travis Barker Drum Beats Every Drummer Should Know: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6vHinunn9d8orM 5 Dave Grohl Drum Beats Every Drummer Should Know: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zp3doqOdhr6Jjrc 5 Dave Grohl Drum Fills Every Drummer Should Know: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIitdX2IaauEe5I

[@davidnissim589]

The Porcaros are easily one of the most talented musical families in history. Jeff and Mike provided a rock-solid rhythm section to Toto's music, while Steve provided a wide array of synths to layer upon their already massive sound (their father Joe also played percussion for Toto as a session member).

[@scottmurphy650]

Jeff played on a plane so far above most drummers it was unreal. It is not until you really critically listen to his grooves and break them down that you really come to grasp his genius

[@ronmiller9212]

I have just re -read my collection of Jeff Pocaro interviews and tributes in Modern Drummer magazines. It seems to me that to play nice grooves like he did , first of all , you have to be a nice human being , and this he was and still is .

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Ron Miller I’ve long thought that your personality comes through in your playing. His most def did

[@markmcnamara608]

@Ron Miller I think you’re spot on with that comment. Nice one!

[@charlescainv5722]

Truth, wish I could have met him. Was born too late and he was gone too early. He seemed like such a good and really funny dude

[@djjazzyjeff1232]

He really was just on another level.

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

100%

[@doubleddbeat3418]

This could have played anything, he was technical ona prodigy level, still he never showed up and put is talent too the song. And that why he is not mainstream. Its like Ringo Starr you have to be a drummer to really appreciate the talent behind their grooves

[@benfrewin9926]

He really was. Astounding talent, and a wonderful human being to boot..

[@adrianlyord5300]

I personally like the groove Jeff Porcoro plays on is called " Love Me Tomorrow " on Boz Skaggs Lp Silk Degrees !

[@bobriedel3277]

My favorite drumming was Jeff on Boz Scaggs' "Georgia" off the Silk Degrees album. Every beat, every stick stroke, every cymbal hit is absolutely perfect. He was a drum God!!

[@elbettto]

Any lesson about Porcaro and a drummer who can teach it and play it the right way has my attention... One of the best drummers ever! Thanks for the lesson!

[@benficatv1]

The best drum groove of Jeff Porcaro is from These Chains, god, such a delicious shuffle

[@scoutskills]

Love that song!

[@funklover24]

Please don't forget "My Parties" by Dire Straits. Phenomenal shuffle-groove. But I also love "These Chains"! ;)

[@thomasnicolaisen7312]

The whole "On every street" -album is a study in how a dummer can assist in making an album great. The accents, the subleties, the feel, the groove, the pocket.....

[@funklover24]

@@thomasnicolaisen7312 Oh yes bro, exccellent work by Jeff and Manu Katché.

[@thomasnicolaisen7312]

@@funklover24 Indeed!

[@gilbertestrada9858]

Love this segment Stephen 👍Jeff Porcaro is by far one of my all time favorite drummers. His studio work with different artist is impeccable. One of my favorite songs that Jeff played on is the song Gaucho from the Steely Dan album by the same title. His timing and openness just makes this song special.

[@SamuelDavidDeLuce]

RIP Jeff Porcaro

[@wntu4]

Jeff Porcaro is the defining beat of my childhood and early adulthood. When I discovered how much of his work was represented in that time period I was blown away.

[@amedeekingchef6552]

Best teacher ever! Finally a Master who sings the notes!! Excellent recording! I finnally understand what happens in these songs.😃

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Amédée Kingchef thank you my friend

[@kevinmason5277]

' Nighttime in the switching yard ' was the first time I heard Jeff Pocaro play drums & I still love it. his technique and feel is compelling. Even when I play it at half speed his kick drum is phenominal.

[@MaartenVHelden]

Jeff is I think one of the most disciplined drummers. He never plays too much and it is all spot on. Even live he is so tight, duisciplined and all the while relaxed and open. It is a breathtaking everytime.

[@RussellLambeth]

I completely agree with you. Watching him is so pleasant, it literally makes me smile and cry just a little since he has been gone for so long now. He always looks like he is enjoying himself so much and it just really draws you into his performance and the song overall.

[@nicketten1232]

2:06 Boz Scaggs - Lido 4:57 Boz Scaggs - Lowdown 9:04 Toto - Mushanga 12:12 Michael McDonald - I keep forgettin 16:27 Toto - Hold the line

[@patrickpeters298]

Outstanding job Stephen! Thank you so much for posting this video. Jeff was my favorite drummer and the reason I picked up a pair of sticks to begin with. When he passed, we all felt his loss not just from Toto but the music community in general. You guys picked 5 great patterns - I loved them all.

[@RandyHanley]

one of the few guys on KZbin that does not have their drums processed to oblivion. Love your videos and unprocessed reality!

[@discovolante777]

"Wrong Side Of The Tracks" - David Roberts "Original View" - Ryo Okumoto "Automatic" - Pages "Love Dance" - Bugatti & Musker "Nite Crawler" - Larry Carlton "Running Man" - Al Stewart "Lady Love Me One More Time" - George Benson "Lovin' And Losin' You" - Dwayne Ford "Carribean Sunsets" - Fee Waybill "Himlen Är Oskyldigt Blå" - Ted Gärdestad "Isn't She Lovely" - Lee Ritenour "Dirty Laundry" - Don Henley "Look Who's Lonely Now" - Bill LaBounty "Gimme The Goods" - Boz Scaggs "Yumedono" - Kenji Omura "Hunger Pains" - Eye To Eye "I Want You" - Brothers Johnson "Assault And Battery" - Les Dudek "Cherish" - Madonna "Stay The Night" - Chicago "Torture" - Jacksons "Pieces Of Ice" - Diana Ross "Mornin'" - Al Jarreau "Crazy" - Valerie Carter "You Should Hear How She Talks About You" - Melissa Manchester "What Good Is Love" - Bill Champlin "You Night Need Somebody" Randy Crawford "What A Fool Believes" - Aretha Franklin "Running With The Night" - Lionel Richie "Princess" - Elton John "Green Flower Street" - Donald Fagen Needless to say, "Jake To The Bone" with Toto. Everything he did with Toto and Boz and Steely is pure gold.

[@famengvall6153]

Don’t forget the record Earmeal by Janne Schaffer. All Porcaro Brothers + Joe on that one.

[@discovolante777]

@@famengvall6153 Den har jag. 👍

[@thiscocks]

My faveorite shuffle he does is 'Any foolish thing' by Michael McDonald

[@discovolante777]

@@thiscocks Nice one. Jeff stated in one interview that he added his drum parts to that whole album after the songs were already recorded.

[@thiscocks]

@@discovolante777 really? Interesting. Guess they did it all to some midi drums then first. I know he didn't like playing to a click track..

[@shawnjackson9240]

Just simply the Best session Drummer ever...I'm still finding artists albums that he's played on that i never knew existed...Amazing.

[@brandoesntsocialise]

This is excellent! My dad introduced me to Porcaro’s groove years ago and I’ve always marveled at how easy and tight he made his work sound. My dad tried to teach me Rosanna and always laughed at how it stumped a lot of the 80s hair metal guys (he was one of them)! Lido Shuffle is easily my favorite drum beat of all time so thanks for that! 👏🏻 Now, how about a video on some Nicko McBrain!!! Please! Haha

[@MegaLJ3]

Steve, your teaching is a blessing.

[@holeesheet2021]

Stephen, I absolutely love that metal snare drum sound you have there. There's nothing like a good metal snare drum ring. And they sound awesome wide open without any deadening! Yes.

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Ho Lee Sheet thank you my friend

[@andresmarin5328]

@@StephenTaylorDrums Ho lee Sheet ? LoL

[@bobriedel3277]

I feel just the opposite. A snare should sound like a snare, not an over tightened tom. I love the sound of a 70s Ludwig Supraphonic snare (Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, etc...) Don't like the ring. At all.

[@meekoloco]

Great work Stephen! I love Jeff’s playing so much! Such a master. Thanks for the video!

[@malcspring448]

Brilliant Stephen. Absolutely love Jeff. One of my favourite drummers of all time. 100% kudos.

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Malc Spring Thanks!

[@guadalupeeg5034]

Jeff Porcaro, my absolute favorite drummer. Toto, my absolute favorite band. Thank you for including them in your content. 🙌👏👏👏❤️

[@salthedrummer1]

Very cool thanks - great teaching!

[@DolkkarToyznstuff]

Excellent video. Jeff was such an amazing player, no wonder he was chosen to play with so many great artists. His playing and drumming persona a surely missed.

[@debralynnpaxton5238]

Thank you so much, Stephen :D As soon as this video lesson was over, I headed straight to the gums and practiced Groove # 4 while singing the backup vocal part. Love it ! :D

[@murphybuford2075]

Very good, love what you did,thanks for sharing!! Awesome drummer you are!!

[@tylee5291]

VERY happy you included and recognized "Low Down". That was the first song I ever heard him do. My favorite song of his next to Hold The Line.

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Ty Lee it’s such a solid groove

[@fivestring65ify]

Same here. I was a kid at the time who hadn't taken up music yet, but that groove caught my ear. I eventually learned bass and drums. This one is one of his best.

[@jasonfoster9153]

Always pro, funny, & educational. The best part of presenting songs & grooves like this is for people checking you out. They may never have heard these examples & you bring them to our attention to expand our repertoire! Kudos & thanks again Stephen! Later. JF

[@sonicfrogdotnet]

Thank you so much for this. When I was first learning to play bass in the mid 80's I focused a lot on Toto songs. Africa was one of the first songs I could kind of play. OK, My version was crude! But it was something. I already loved the musicianship of the band, but as I grew into being a better bass player, I really bonded to what Porcaro did. Who knows... If my little brother hadn't already latched onto drums and was obviously going to be great, maybe I would have done that instead. I DO have an electric kit now and am trying to learn... MAN THIS SKILL IS HARD!!!! I appreciate you guys even more, if that's even possible. :-)

[@gmoney1592]

Jeff Porcaro . Is a great drummer and in my opinion he’s very underrated. So I’m glad you are bringing some of his material to us. This is good stuff. And I’m looking forward to practicing and learning these grooves. As always thanks Stephen

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Gary C. You bet Gary! 👊🏻

[@canturgan]

I don't think he's underrated, he's all over the net. Ringo is underrated by musicians and overrated by Beatles fans. My opinion is that he slotted into that band perfectly.

[@gmoney1592]

Pete i agree. I just think he doesn’t get the recognition he deserves.he should be mentioned with all the great drummers

[@MauFerrusca]

Excellent sound mixing for your video, man. Great work.

[@RubenvanRoonDrumChannel]

Wow good choices ,amazing video , the great Jeff Procaro,

[@groovekingmuzz2699]

Some drummers said the first time they heard this song(Lido Shuffle),they thought the snare drum was an echoplex effect..Mike Baird and others said they had no idea it was his ghost strokes..

[@martilab1]

great groove and sound..it really helps!!

[@josephchambers3394]

"Night time in the switching yard" from Warren Zevon's Excitable Boy is my favorite.

[@Constantijn09]

Night by Night of Steely Dan’s Pretzel Logic Album, Jeff is killing It on that track

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Constantijn Prijs gotta go listen to that one

[@vezinam58]

I thought that was Jim Gordon. Well either way it’s a great tune! 👍

[@roelkuiper9919]

Great choice-I agree! That was actually the only track Jeff played on on Pretzel Logic, I believe. The rest of the album was the great Jim Gordon.

[@discovolante777]

@@roelkuiper9919 Jeff also plays double drums with Gordon on "Parker's Band". Left channel, by the sound of it..?

[@roelkuiper9919]

Henrik Hemlin Ooh... I must give that a closer listen! Thx !

[@Sam3103s]

I never understood how good of a drummer you are till I watched you high, your sound is perfect. And especially on your 20 fun songs to play your hits are perfect 🔥it got me so into it

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Sam S thanks so much Sam 🙏🏼

[@parzival8108]

favorite Jeff songs: Pamela, Rosanna, Hold the Line, I.G.Y. (Steely Dan), Beat It (MJ), Georgy Porgy, and Mushanga. there's so many great grooves

[@MrMrh1958]

Ruby baby by Donald Fagen Nightfly album. He was a master of the one hand 16th note groove, smooth as silk!✌️

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Burton Bradstock indeed he was. That track is so slick

[@MrMrh1958]

The push on the kick! Always puts a different slant on tracks too. Tragic loss!😢

[@MrMrh1958]

Always enjoy your vids Mr T. First saw your vid on playing Rock and Roll by Bonzo! You are one of the few who play it properly!✌️

[@cheezruff]

Constant right hand triplets- so smooth and controlled.

[@TD12KX]

Very cool! Great break down, Stephen.

[@donniecastleman5701]

Wow, 11:46 is my favorite part, I play bass but I'm a HUGE fan of drums of course! Great job.

[@part1801]

Jeff Porcaro was one of the drummers that my drum teacher gave me lessons to. I have my transcription notes from Rosanna...everyone can take something from his time and feel especially.

[@rick3747]

I have been into Toto and Boz since 1978. I have enjoyed Jeff's shuffles and his choice to let the cymbals ring over the bar line...... Good for you, These Chains, Wings of Time.......just a few of my favs..... My holy drum trinity---- Porcaro, Bonham and Purdie.

[@scottlurken9667]

Nice job!!

[@randysmith5147]

It's Mah-Shong-Gah... Great instructional video. Glad I found your series!

[@deancooper6300]

Jeff was truly an amazing drummer with a " feel"for the groove you cant learn or buy. He was taken well before his time. Check out "Jake to the Bone" live at the Montreax Jazz festival in 1991, its on You Tube. Just amazing.

[@sethcashman1011]

I find myself returning to this video quite a bit. Back again, as it is a couple days after Jeff's birthday and I've been on a bit of a Porcaro bender. Great choices for the Top Five. You play and break down these grooves so beautifully. As one who got to know JP a bit later in his life, I'm pretty sure he would've loved this - and that he really would've dug what you're doing in general.

[@patrickpeters298]

Great video Mr. Stephen! Thank you very much.

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@onny6170]

He is really influencing me.. Thanks Jeff..

[@daveseretti8492]

Stephen, thank you so much for sharing the breakdown of these numbers. Sadly I don't read sheet music so It's a pleasure to get the actual details....... Thank you .........Dave from Pittsburgh..

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

You bet Dave!

[@thekontza]

Gypsy Train and Jake to the Bone from Toto's Kingdom of Desire are among two of my favourite beats. Especially Gypsy Train's intro.

[@anderszettergren4302]

Difficult to choose. Right now I would say ”New York minute” by Don Henley, ”Mama” with Toto and ”Mother” by Pink Floyd. And always Dire Straits track ”Calling Elvis”

[@markjob7736]

I didn't realize he played New York Minute. Thanks for that.

[@franallas3649]

Gaucho!!! The restraint with the tempo and his amazing fills, just the right amount of flash. Dynamics are amazing!!!

[@bambubi1]

Nice break down! this guy has the heart of a teacher. If you couldn't figure it out for yourself this is the way to teach it

[@GordonBagshaw-GBEnglishClass]

Love your lessons Stephen. Thanks for clarifying how Jeff recorded Low Down.

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Thanks Gordon 👊🏻

[@bqzrjx]

The Lido Shuffle is very similar to the beat in Steely Dan's Reelin In the Years

[@bandfromtheband9445]

Virtually, the same kind of shuffle. It swings well and propels the songs, fer sher....

[@metallicarocks911]

Great selection of Porcaro's beats... He sure had a ton of them back in his day, and to only only choose five is quite the task. I too loved Porcaro's pocket on Africa... To have the stamina and surgical-like proficiency of his craft... Unbelievable!

[@raymondm4441]

Highway 5- The Blessing. Great song with Jeff's unmistakable groove.

[@Groov3lab]

Love everything Jeff played on, a track by DJ Rogers - love will make it better, added to my many "damn is that jeff" moments. Great vid Stephen

[@emlix1]

Brother, that K hihat sounds incredible. Wonderful lesson too. Thank you!

[@54ever1]

Excellent lessons Stephen, great presentation, 5stars plus:)

[@mdelaubergine8930]

Excellent tutorial.

[@josteinknutsen270]

I would like to hear your thoughts on "Somewhere tonight" on the album fahrenheit! Its an awesom collab between Castro and porcaro, and the groove is amazing!

[@nickavenoso7851]

That’s one of my favorite Jeff grooves.

[@brianmcguire5175]

I like how quickly this drum tutor breaks down the groove drum placements. the count, where the respective drum voicing fall within that count etc. Also, notice in his break down of the first shuffle groove. He plays a detail that porcaro also played. Porcaro would accent the right hand hi hat shuffle on the strong beats and even more so with the left hand back beat when struck together. A detail in Jeff's playing that made his grooves have a human touch rather than a mechanical consistency, this detail not missed by this drummer here in his own performing of the parts broken down here. Great job and educational for me personally! Drum sound post production wise not like porcaro s though but don't let that distract from the performance, demonstration and valuable tecahing oresented here. Only mention that as my only caveat as a jealous drummer haha, but earnest student more so. Learned alot from this, got homework now

[@richardburrows8044]

Thanks Stephen really enjoyed the lesson

[@RorRiiZzLE]

Jeff Porcaro really made me focus on one handed 16th note practice because of his grooves. They also force a good amount of limb independence imo.

[@reallyhappenings5597]

I visited Jeff's grave at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery the summer after my father died.

[@declanconnor5042]

To the end on the toto album Fahrenheit is also amazing.. particularly the lovely buzz rolls on the snare at the end

[@reallyhappenings5597]

Yes that is pure magic

[@Thenorthsace]

One of the best live drummers when he was with us, and he didn't do drum solo's just great drum fills. And it's simple but i love the fills in the song waiting for your love.

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Zed Leppelin his fills were always so perfect for the tune

[@Thenorthsace]

100% agree one of my all time favorite drummers and TOTO are one of my all time bands. Love them so much i called my cat TOTO 😅

[@gracegeek4678]

Check out the album "Anonymous Confessions of a lunatic friend" by Bryan Duncan...not only do you get Porcaro on drums, but also the phenomenal Nathan East on bass! Great sessions!

[@loslobos9461]

Grace Geek Excellent album. ‘Walkin’ is my favorite groove.

[@funklover24]

Brillant video with excellent breakdowns and demonstrations. I would like to add the samba-groove Jeff demonstrates in his video and uses for example in Donald Fagen's "The Goodbye-Look".

[@Vup10]

Awesome video Stephen! Jeff lives on. I would love to hear your thoughts on Jeff's 16th note right hand and finger technique... How did you (and Jeff) achieve the speed, you play with in I Keep Forgeting for instance? I've played along to Toto's record for years (and dug his video) , and it's still a mystery.... Thanx. BTW you must have considered Africa + Georgy Porgy also? :)

[@thomasnicolaisen7312]

Stephen Taylor, your sound and drumming is amazing! In the jungle of great Jeff-grooves, my fav is Toto's "Last night" from the album "XX" Would love to see/hear you break it down.

[@drummerwarrior1]

Nice lesson, mate, thanks!

[@frankiehdrum1]

Great video.

[@tommonson7153]

Love your videos. Absolutely loved Jeff Porcaro. Thank you for this detailed breakdown of his genius. I don't expect you to give all your secrets but, I would love to know how you are getting that kick sound?

[@lucabecce1997]

Hi, very nice video! JP is really my favorite! Another real cool pocket groove is "Gaucho" by Steely dan. Have a good day!

[@nickburns904]

Before the fadeout on IKF and HTL, those bass drum flourishes... Always loved that.

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Nick Burns yes!!!

[@mnegline1971]

such a brave topic to cover in a video if you are not Jeff Porcaro! he is almost "uncoverable". Well exeucuted and great video.

[@adolfomendez3249]

Excelente Mi Amigo Stephen Taylor !!!!.....

[@richh9904]

I'm almost a gezzer. Back in the day we all tried the 16th notes one handed on the hi hat.

[@mitchholder8747]

Great instructional video , would love to hear you break down Good Bye Girl by Toto, primarily ride cymbal skip pattern

[@ChrisHaas1]

Thanks for a great video!! Jeff could unleash the beast within also. Check out the last 30 seconds of Boz Scaggs - Gimme the Goods - whoa, talk about fast hands!! Jeff plays on all of Larry Carlton's first album, Room 335 - lots of great grooves there. I never got to see him play live, but I did meet in once in LA at the PAS Convention - a super nice guy!! RIP

[@RGRVIEGAS]

Keep Forgettin is absolutely complex !! Amazing lesson !!

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

That song is fire!

[@matthewkung6472]

Simone by Boz Scaggs is one of my favourites.

[@clineshaunt]

I loved the drumming on Lowdown. That is one of my favorite Porcaro tracks.

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

Oh man, its so good

[@clineshaunt]

@@StephenTaylorDrums have you seen the video of Jeff explaining the Rosanna shuffle?

[@devinburke1054]

What about PAMELA ? One of his best grooves

[@JabCrossHook27]

Great tune! I only have a handful of songs 'living' on my iPhone (taking up memory) for those times when i can't get free wifi (e.g., air travel) and Pamela is one of them

[@fivestring65ify]

That groove on Pamela was otherworldly. One of my favorites.

[@JabCrossHook27]

Actually, CORRECTION, it's ANNA that's living on my phone. Phenomenal. Yes, too, to Pamela.

[@Fizban48]

Thanks Stephen appreciate u

[@ChasingPhotography]

"I Keep Forgettin" "Rosanna" and "Hold the Line" are some of my personal faves of Porcaro's, he makes them pulse along with those ghost note - and dont forget he is th eking of dynamics within a bar.

[@exed3405sf]

My favorite: Human Touch (Bruce Springsteen 1992, maybe the last sessions by Jeff?)

[@hichemloucif278]

It's my best too, Human touch long version

[@vitormaciel5608]

man, your drums sound AMAZING in this vid

[@jonn443]

You are almost making me look into K Light Hats from my Trusty New Beats. Great sound. 👍

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

I love mine

[@waynemagin2554]

Thank You !! Namaste

[@kenmicallefjazzvinylaudiop6455]

Killer channel!

[@timmydodd1978]

You should go over Steve Jordan grooves! Love his playing! Great video!

[@tdrum21]

Love this series & who you picking recently. All you gotta do now is Ian Paice, Questlove, David Garibaldi, Zigaboo & Mitch Mitchell fills 👌🏽👌🏽🎶🥁

[@StephenTaylorDrums]

tdrum21 oh, keep watching...