Vater Percussion - John Cowsill - The Beach Boys - Part 01

[@vilstef6988]

John was a monster drummer as a kid, and still is!

[@austinteutsch]

As a drummer for 52 years, I can say that MOST drummers of my and John's age started out the same way, watching Ringo on Ed Sullivan. I started the same way John did, I went to the Western Auto and got a few boxes and I took a coffee lid and nailed it to an homemade tripod of wood for my only cymbol. Me and my brother and a couple of neighborhood friends started our own Beatle band in a garage and we were all wearing Beatle wigs brought from nearby San Antonio, Texas, bought for $1.00 each. All the neighborhood kids came to hear and watch us "play" to a small record player of Beatle 45's. That feeling that you were in a band at 10 years old was the basis to what I became and still do at age 66. And John is still doing it, too. Who says they way you were raised isn't the way you'll be when you're an old man? Ha!!!

[@nancygundlach7523]

I’ve been impressed with your drumming since I first saw you playing as a kid. You were definitely born to be a drummer. You have something that can’t be taught. God bless.

[@jbthor9032]

You're 65 John. Wow. I grew up with the Beatles, the Stones, Tommy James and the Shondell's and The Cowsills. I'm 64 now. Though you are a year older, still we grew up in the same era. That was a good story. I enjoyed 😉 ☺ 👍👍👍

[@maloneybree]

I loved the Cowsills! Had the biggest crushes on Barry and John (what girl didn't?). I met them in 1969 at the Circle Star Theater in San Carlos, CA - a memory I will always treasure! Thanks for making my girlhood more joyful!

[@stevenburger7158]

JOHN IS ONE OF THOSE MULTI-TALENTED MUSICIANS = HE MADE A QUICK CHANGE FROM GUITAR TO PIANO FOR THE "BEACH BOYS" LAST MINUTE! NEVER LOOKED BACK - NOW ON DRUMS! GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS HIM & THOSE "COWSILLS" STILL WITH US!

[@L.C.Sweeney]

I saw this guy with the Beach Boys at the Royal Albert Hall about 7 years ago. Was an incredible performance by all but this guy really blew me away. He managed to get the signature Pet Sounds drum sound perfectly. I can still hear the intro to 'I'm Waiting For the Day' reverberating around that wonderful space.

[@nicorayo195]

They should have The Cowsills open for The Beach Boys on a national tour.

[@pamoouru]

Happy John is touring with The Beach Boys, one of my faves, but I sure wish he were touring with his siblings - missed him tonight on Long Island.

[@chasmaldo60]

Hey John, I love your perspective of your family! Great real life story!

[@lindanelson1442]

I was a Cowsill fan for as long as I can remember. I was head over heels in love with John.

[@lucyfoster4082]

Saw the Beach Boys tonight and this guy stole the show with every song. Was marvelling at the sound he was creating. Sexy too.

[@Iblamedonna]

Long time fan and LOVED the We Can Fly album...Gray, Sunny Day, Time for Remembrance, In Need of a Friend. I remember seeing you in Cohasset, MA; great harmonies, great songs. Watched the documentary on TV & heartbreaking to see that you've lost Bill and Barrry. All so talented...keep the faith. Going this Thursday to see The Cowsills with my sisters& a few friends. Not sure how many of you will be there but I am looking forward to hearing the wonderful sounds of your voices together..

[@rhodyrockinrahj]

one of my real life heroes, and the brother of my biggest hero.................and dear friend, Susan ! i love this !

[@denisesarosky6858]

Still my favorite Cowsill crush, love you John❤️

[@marcbolan1818]

John is an incredibly talented drummer and a great singer = double threat. Few people enjoy the success he had with the Cowsills and playing with Beach Boys - there is no negative to the story to be conjured up. Few people have this level of talent and success.

[@commercialzone4141]

I encourage all to watch John’s live performance age 10 with the Cowsills on Sullivan. He was unbelievable - as good or better than drummers of any age might be. He didn’t freak out as other kids might have playing in front of hundreds of people and before those massive cameras they used back in the day. John is a gifted drummer and has been all his life.

[@lesliedavid1244]

I saw you and your family perform when I was 12. That was my first concert.

[@jamesewanchook2276]

John, great musician you are and and I used to say hello to you brother Billy in Vancouver all the time. God bless you!

[@CarenBoBearin]

What a wonderous take on the Family Band history from his place as the youngest son. This video has actually answered some questions for me and I appreciate the honesty in it. Thanks for sharing with us all Cowsii! Keep on Rockin'! Thanks also to Vater Percussion. :^)

[@robertlafnear7034]

Drummers are cool... I live just down the street from Sandy Ficca and love his work when he plays public.

[@candacecrocker352]

One of the best drummers I've ever seen even as a child on Ed Sullivan!

[@BeautifulSpirit-kf5ld]

He's a treasure. To think that John was already a professional drummer at age eight... and only about 11 (10?) when Rain the Park became a hit. Remarkable man.

[@camlendrim7609]

Pretty amazing and detailed monologue in a non interview format.

[@godnlenora]

cowsill rocks.

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

Really enjoyed this. John Im sure you will never read this but we are about the same age. Im also a Led Zeppelin fan. Led Zeppelin 2 was their best album. Im proud of us older guys born in the 1950s. I became a Cowsills fan when all the girls 13, 14, 15 only listened to The Cowsills music and not Led Zeppelin. So thts how I became a Cowsills fan and a heavy rock fan at the same time. Two totally different types of music.

[@MilestoneMediaUSA]

Excellent interview.

[@tomjones2348]

So talented. Great presentation.

[@hyzercreek]

Every one of these Cowsills is super cool. All of them Bill Bob Rich Paul Barry John Susan. All of them so cool.

[@khackney]

I always like his playing and he is a great guy as well.

[@benjaminfimbres697]

You're a great drummer John love the cowsills

[@jackyflowers7159]

I just discovered them this year even tho I remember the song in Dumb n Dumber. My kids love them too. The Playboy performance is amazing,. Very talented, n what great times it must have been.

[@finch45lear]

He's a great drummer.

[@stevenstarkweather7191]

Loved you with the Cowsills. You were my favorite (great drummer) , aside from Susan who I had a big crush on. Wow, Waddy....Jackson...

[@broyomama]

I went to the same high school as your brothers in Middletown, RI........and I heard a rumor you were all going to be on The Ed Sullivan Show, and I don't think we ever saw your family again after that.

[@mikepetrie5851]

youre my hero, john.

[@richardtilley4382]

I remember talking/listening to you when you played with Grease the Cat, with George Lewis, Bob Shuster (?) and others down in the basement of a gate house at the end of Bellevue Ave, Newport. Being a drummer myself, I was amazed at how you played triplets with one foot on an acoustic bass drum. When I asked you how you did that, you said "I just do it." Anyway, the next time I saw you was backing up Brian Wilson at the Hollywood Bowl, I think sometime around 2008... might be wrong. Have always enjoyed your drumming.

[@kathyweisgarber6327]

CORRECTION SORRY SING DARLIN BEAUTIFUL VOICE 😍😘😊JOHN!!!!!!!

[@paulsmith8212]

Very cool

[@hubertpilk]

Hey home skillet, I'm a pro drummer singer from Warwick R.I. I currently live in eastern Oregon. I really enjoy to this day your families music. It word be awesome to sit in with you guys.

[@lala5732]

John should write a autobiography....Such a story!!!

[@rocknroller77]

Beautiful man all around ❤

[@ojgigging9211]

great interview, I've learnt more in 14 minutes about John and the Cowsills than I've ever known about his family band and history, (ok I've lived a sheltered life in the UK). Only found out about the Cowsills in a 'round the houses route', via Susan, once married to Dwight etc etc, some hidden gems recorded by the Cowsills that are hard to find here in the UK on Disc (I effing hate itunes downloads, give me something I can hold on to). anyhow what is that song and who is it by? that is playing during the interview. sounds like Linda Ronstadt. can anyone confirm song and artist.......there's a big cyber thank you if you can help. cheers in advance you wonderful people .

[@leannehovell8699]

Seen John play drums with The Beach Boys for their 50yrs tour in Brisbane. He was fantastic to watch & he also sung a couple songs. He has a good voice and wow his skill & energy was through the roof! Loved him 😎

[@TheReevessss]

He gets prize for beats per nano-second. Spectacular to watch his child drumming.

[@MilestoneMediaUSA]

Awesome!

[@thechino]

Just saw the Beach Boys during their 50th Anniversary Tour in Hong Kong; paid the most attention to the spirited, energetic drummer at back. Told myself I'd found out who it was, and here I am!

[@cag329]

Thank You!! Love it!!

[@jefflouis9600]

rain the park and other things he was a badass Little Drummer in the video love it

[@jfjoubertquebec]

Sounds like a nice guy. I should get out my guitar and play now :)

[@deborahbushard6493]

John s a kick-ass drummer🖤💢💥

[@donmartin6185]

Great guy! Hi John, Geppetto

[@THeMaskedBlogCritic]

Flash was actually during Yes. It was Peter Banks band, who got kicked out of Yes for Steve Howe. But this is a great interview regardless and I don't expect him to remember the chronology. That's up to geeks like me :)

[@JuanCarrionHappiness]

What a nice songs of rock classics sang this Cowsills group. were they family group? stories their mom was not nice or kind ? what happened to them when they broke up ?

[@godnlenora]

john rocks.

[@shicks3543]

I hope Mike Love realizes that John Cowsill significantly helps his ticket sales!

[@AndreaFW1]

Though Art John Cowsill

[@musickmanful]

LOVE U John! Look for me at the Wisconsin State Fair this summer! Would love to meet. 8D

[@Oscar_239]

what's the name of the song playing in the background?

[@deborahbushard6493]

Our birthdays are close,,3/4/56 me.

[@lorrainekabilian975]

i would love it if there was a book written. if there is let me know.

[@teksal13]

"Family Band. The Cowsill's Story", Amazon ( DVD and I think book)

[@jeffyoung8726]

What IS that song playing in the background??? It sounds like The Bangles?

[@ShiftyLizardStore]

One correction, Flash was post Yes.

[@barbaraharvey4344]

In an ironic twist of fate, Ron Dante recorded "Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep."

[@ginohernandez3770]

Joe Jackson.. or Murray Wilson?

[@twofawnswolfbandmeti]

partied with John 1973

[@bytwyzz]

Been binjing on Cowzers for a month ...Barry sez hi ! Imma gator dammit

[@vickipetrotta8167]

Ringo was my hero also then

[@kellycoleman715]

John Cowsill can related to the Wilson brothers. They had abusive, controlling fathers.

[@FootlooseMusic]

Great thanks John, I would like to use some pieces of the audio for my radio programme just prior to playing a Cowsills song, hope that's ok. Some interesting bits in there.

[@scottmasson3039]

Great musician. Every interview I’ve seen of any cowsill member, they all seem really far out.

[@nuckinfutz3336]

It makes you wonder if Mercury Records fired the idiot in their company who was responsible for overlooking the great talent in the Cowsills band. So glad that MGM records picked them up.

[@LStuart762]

You WEEE LOOKI G FOR APPROXIMATELY AND didn't get it! Omgoosh. Your 67

[@JuanCarrionHappiness]

It's a shocking life these young boys ( The Cowsills) went through. But, your comments of their father is beyond my imagination. why their father treated them badly. stories of their father I couldn't find them from its videos.

[@Contrimundi]

+Juan Carrion he was a tyrant it's a fact...he destroyed them..

[@JuanCarrionHappiness]

Tyrant? I can't believe you. on what basis you call it, he destroyed them? but how?

[@rgreene152]

He left them penniless.

[@Yahootie]

Juan Carrion he was an alcoholic and a mean drunk, and ran the family like they were all in the navy...= tyrant.

[@lazykid2470]

@@JuanCarrionHappiness didn't you listen to what John said in this video? He said his Dad was like Joe Jackson, Joe Jackson was a tyrant, that's the proof..

[@MRVISTA-wz7vj]

The history of any of the cowsills is f ing depressing.

[@Johnnycdrums]

Hey, man, I think your mother sang great, but I understand how a kid at that age would think it uncool.

[@ThePoobears]

he is the greatest drummer and great telling this story...