Vern Spevak & Louie Bellson Drum Battle

[@tombaker6082]

I grew up in a house with a drum set and my dad listening to Louie, Buddy, Gene and the rest. I started playing to those albums at age 3. This, IMHO is HANDS DOWN the hottest drum battle I have ever seen! Vern was on fire and both drummers just killed it! The true winner of that battle has been everyone blessed enough to watch it! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@lex3729]

Naw ... The greatest drum battle is Buddy Rich vs. Animal.

[@tombaker6082]

@@lex3729 🤣🤣🤣

[@roybeckerman9253]

Going by this playing, Vern should have become a household name in drumming....but never did. This was an amazing performance. I wonder why he didn’t get the fame and recognition he deserved. I’d never heard of him, until I saw this...he blew me away..

[@ritabrooks9059]

That was amazing. I had never heard of Spevak before today. Wow!

[@vailko]

God. I loved that. The one thing about Louie,, no matter who is playing with, or who he is battling,, he looks like he’s having so much damn fun. RIp.

[@roybeckerman9253]

What a shame, Vern never became a household name. Absolutely brilliant drummer..

[@みくりややすひろ-b8o]

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[@みくりややすひろ-b8o]

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[@jamessteen6667]

Not really not that special

[@jamessteen6667]

Why arent they showin vern stupid face aha like they showed louis

[@roybeckerman9253]

@@jamessteen6667 Read some of the other comments..

[@uglugl54]

Vern is incredible like Buddy Rich. And Louie's the Grandmaster still!

[@stevebullard685]

One of the best drum battles you will ever see, no matter who was in it. Vern was incredible here, matching and even surpassing Louie much of the time. I watched this on PBS when it first aired, the NIU band was marvelous as well.

[@cryptohunt2552]

Fantastic!

[@chrislinhares7311]

I saw them live.

[@willb5240]

One thing that always stood out to me about Louie is that he always seemed to enjoy watching other drummers play as much as he loved playing himself. He never seemed to be about trying to outdo anyone, he just loved drumming. I wouldn't call this a "battle", i'd call it two amazing drummers playing together. Incredible!

[@matts6895]

This is by far one of the best drum battles I have seen. ...up there with the coliouta, gadd, and weckle showdown!

[@roybeckerman9253]

Note to today’s drummers...no tape or muffling, on the snares or toms... We overdo that, in my opinion and alter the natural drum sound.

[@JRDavis-hj4si]

Louie is my favorite drummer of all time. His musicality is the reason for me. Such a great human being and ambassador of music. Definitely gonna be checking out more on Spevak.....

[@yoni2406]

Although it seems Vern is more impressive than Louie, at the bottom line Louie sounds more musically than Vern

[@roybeckerman9253]

Up there with Buddy and Gene’s drum battles.

[@GUITARooSLuGG39]

Vern, thanks for being a satisfactory teacher at Naperville central high school for us kids. Truly Outstanding video that is in my opinion a timeless classic for jazz and the history of drumming alike!

[@soundsurface4881]

This is the living antithesis of that stupid Whiplash movie. Thanks for posting the 'real deal' for us! 👍👍

[@uglugl54]

This young man is amazing. By that time completely unknown - but worldclass! Vern Spevak you are fantastic... I wish you a splendid carreer! Joachim

[@leslieroberts3308]

Wow...never heard of Vern..what a pleasure to watch.

[@robertcarli1969]

They were both crackin' this day

[@paulkennedy4920]

I can't believe I found this footage! A family friend put this drum battle along with other drum solos on a VHS tape for me when I was a kid, and I watched that tape every day until it wore out. Vern absolutely held his own against the great Louie Bellson! Glad I discovered this.

[@tonydir5673]

One of the best drum battles youll ever hear.up there with , Rich and Krupa, Rich and Bellson, and Coliuata, Weckl and Gadd

[@petebest22]

And they say buddy rich is fast, these two are just as fast if not faster 😊👍

[@roryobrien8509]

Vern Spevak eh?. . never heard of him til i fell upon this download. Great stickmanship and what an honour to battle it out with one of the TRUE greats of the art, Mr Louie Bellson! Great stuff.

[@johnnypenso9574]

Da hell did I just see? Whatever happened to Spevak?

[@TheBaritoneCrooner]

Verne runs a successful drum store, studio and performance facility in Oswego IL. His drum led big band has several standing room only concerts through the year at his studio.

[@roybeckerman7843]

Today, we have the 20 yr old “ super kid “, GREYSON NEKRUTMAN .. I hope he becomes one of the greats, as Vern Spevak , unfortunately didn’t., as great as he was here.

[@krause28]

Oh man! These two guys are my heroes back when I saw them spent time with the great Louie Bellson. And Vern wow. I always asked Ron how you were doing. Just amazing drumming. My dad was the director at Lake Geneva and this concert was always the highlight of the year. Thank you all for great memories!!!

[@PhillipSlaymaker-n1p]

Neighbors I will agree this is so awesome all this new internet links of the inside of watching drummers global talk about influences wow I love you guys keep up the good works. 🙏🥁🙏😎👍

[@mohddalibinzali1165]

1.Mr. Alan Dawson 2.Michael schneider ft. Santana 3.James Gadson 4.Hub Jannson These top 3 great drummer always haven't listed by many youtubers everytime they upload their new video. We want the names that never being heard.. Including bob marley drummer and michael jackson recording drummer, not that sugarfoot but someone else. And so on and on and on and on.. Put those great names please...

[@brianmcguire5175]

History recorded! I cannot believe how advanced these guys fills were then! Ahead of the time. Krupa I've always known but his double bass work here is really advanced and I tricate. The you get drummer a true prodigy and equal and perfect for such an exchange

[@abc456f]

Doesn't even seem human. Crazy skill by both men. Louie the king but Spevak holds his own. Magnificent!

[@jackstanton8212]

Drum solos always wind up being repetitive & military. I always hated playing them myself as I never thought they contributed anything musically , which is what it is all about . Used to love the short breaks .

[@guitar1067]

Fantastic! Spevak very soulful/musical as well as technical--one of the best solos I have seen. Bellson great as always, and classy, showing his appreciation for the fine young drummer. Best, most musical drum duet I've ever seen.

[@dherz108]

The best drum battle. More of a conversation rather than strictly pyrotechnics. Good stuff.

[@tcnotrvlr]

Just incredible. I could barely breathe, holding my breath so i could hear every single note and inflection. Amazing!

[@erzug]

And they both had a lot of fun performing their individual percussion expertise.

[@MV-ot8kr]

Incredible. Not sure I've ever seen Louie play better . Those licks . Both he & Vern are truly amazing .

[@roybeckerman9253]

How old was Vern here ? Even Buddy would have been impressed..

[@jamieseiple]

Louie a great drummer great man cheered on Vern with all his heart. A great soul.

[@DeniseLaFranceCDNpainter-z9g]

Aw MAN! Check it _out_ -- This was _wild_ ! Go man *go*! Vern knows what _time_ it is...& he brings it ON! Louie was impressed !

[@Jellybeantiger]

Wowee,this drum battle is incredible,Louie going full pelt at that age,amazing and the young kid,sensational.

[@georgianalabella7852]

These Drummers Always Give There Best

[@roybeckerman9253]

Louie is using Slingerland.....not sure what Vern is using. He more than held his own. What ever happened to him. What year was this, by the way.

[@roybeckerman9253]

@@polara01 I was talking about what ever happened to Vern. This looks about 40 years old.

[@jaschaheifetz]

Great job, Vern. Those were the days.

[@jimflys2]

Hold crap! Amazing.

[@tonydir5673]

In my opinion Vern you equaled Louie that night, youre hands were smoking

[@SXI96]

Vern's snare drum sounds fantastic!

[@MegaLJ3]

Neither one is better than the other...just different.

[@roybeckerman9253]

Check the 3min mark. and 4-35 min mark. Vern’s crossovers rival Buddy Rich.

[@EricFDrums]

Can’t believe I’ve never seen this vid. This was unreal. I met Louie when I was a kid drummer some 40 years ago and he was a very kind man. I still have an autographed copy of his album dynamite to this day.

[@Dogdrum]

My girlfriend likes Mr. Spevak's hair and thought he's good-looking too.

[@SteveTaylorbigmusic]

This is phenominal.. Respect to you Vern.. Your playing is beautiful...and you are on fire.. Louie is on top of his game.. And had to be 🥁🥁🥁👏👏👏

[@MrFedalex]

single stroke roll very best )))))

[@edgenovese]

One of my first heroes... Louie was a giant. THIS is by far his most astonishing playing ever. Speed, Vocabulary , spirit, and youthful joy. He takes a backseat to no one.... Vern is next. God bless you and thank you Louie, you are the the one that brought wind to my drummers heart.

[@tolvispelvis]

6:40 Sweet lord😀

[@roybeckerman7843]

Up there with the famous RICH / KRUPA battle.. Unfortunately, Vern never went on to become a household name, like so many of the greats…

[@dafxtone]

This a composition, not a battle...

[@roybeckerman9253]

Vern must have reminded Louie of his younger days, when he won the Gene Krupa competition, for new up and coming drummers.

[@LeeHutchingsdrumsUK]

Bravo, gentlemen. Bravo.

[@vinceventresca6763]

Wonderful! It reminded me of the Buddy Rich-Ed Shuanessy Drum Battle on Carson in 1979.

[@mohddalibinzali1165]

Ed ate buddy on that show. But ed still wont do that with 100%. He just chilling up there n enjoy the show. The real god drummer is Mr.Alan Dawson 1000000% no doubt

[@vladimirmitrovic5400]

In this bettle there is only one weener . AS. Public. History . They just enjoy what they know the best. Play music. Joy of life . And posibility to play with each other in front of as. So great . Thx

[@spark_6710]

THE VERY BEST DRUM SOLO BATTLES EVER! documented in the history!!! As long as I know! Wait! Gotta include all the drum solos I've seen in my life ! ( I'm in 50's! Lol) .Jaw dropping Mind blowing solos & so fast , but yet TASTEFULLY done !!! Musicality is still there! Very fun to watch ! SO EXCITING!!! Anyone ( include people DON'T really care for drums & drummers) can truly ENJOY!!! AMAZING!!!

[@andrewyka]

Great American Artist drummer !!! innovator 2 BD great Tech.home in San Francisco!!! From Chicago IL. Gene Krupa Jack DeJohnette Dan Seraphine Tony Wiliams Gary Novak.

[@fabriziovigni]

OUT OF THIS WORLD!!!

[@timwatersondrummer]

Great Job Vern I hope you are still playing? Yes you do remind me if a Younger LB both of you did Awesome

[@falconfira]

Seeing the joy on their faces

[@caponsacchi]

Louis is still the master. Hated to see him go out so weak with Parkinson's yet trying to perform in public. Musicians should make enough to retire like everyone else.

[@robertcarli1969]

Vern no relstipn to Murray 😂

[@aroutiounkarapetian6099]

EXCELLENT

[@shawngraham4902]

Spevak has faster hands

[@ayyboilmao]

AWESOME!

[@davidwidick8424]

I saw this live It is with the NIU Jazz Band!

[@buddyrichforever]

AMAZING.!!!!!!

[@Berkcam]

As an English gentleman, I have only one word to say about this... fucking hell!

[@godbluffvdgg]

Masters symposium

[@SuperSmorty]

HOLY SHIT!!!! This has got to be in my top 5 favorite drum duets/ battles

[@dagostinoification]

i love it Vern ! BRAVISSIMO !

[@takeshiswing]

It's the wonderful session!! Can you show the whole concert?

[@robertcarli1969]

Smokage from Louie

[@Dailyvids25]

Jesus Christ !!!!! I knew about Buddy Ritch but this Louie Bellson guy is amazing also.

[@tommytimp]

This is from a documentary on the NIU band I remember watching in Chicago on PBS! Great to see it again.

[@mwalker3547]

Snare drum heaven.

[@AnthonyToth-t5v]

Virtuosos right there masters of their craft unbelievable drumming

[@JBPerraudindrummerOfficial]

Great!!!!!!

[@edellis515]

He is amazing

[@garnottsful]

pas de criss dallure

[@edellis515]

My god!!!!!

[@robertolensi7240]

Didn't know this two drummers. Thanks for share.

[@paysongeorge7080]

What year?

[@paistecat]

Fantastic.....

[@roybeckerman9253]

Vern used Mapex later on. Would these be them as well.

[@robertcarli5803]

00:20

[@robertcarli1969]

00:20

[@progamer-yn1ep]

So glad I can be taught this mans amazing ways of being a drummer from himself. Hope I can be just like him some day

[@robertcarli5803]

Be yourself most of all- don't copy others' licks. Do your own , and you never have to second guess yourself or compare

[@high-picolo]

3:57

[@rtclarkb9815]

holy crap.

[@evertvanderhik5774]

most of these drum duels are too fast to create a nice creative solo.

[@imtoostonedtocomeupwithaus5976]

"Too fast". Lmao This takes skill.

[@HazeAnderson]

Not your tempo huh?

[@tessagus2]

Play your flams and ratta tat tats and stfu

[@evertvanderhik5774]

Don't get me wrong. I like fast solos but if a solo is not too fast there is more creativity possible. If you play at maximum speed it is hard to do and hear. Check Brian Benett's solo for example, you get a more 'melodic' approach.

[@roybeckerman9253]

I think around 1980-1.

[@octaviandraghici5063]

This is fantastic very musical drum duo👌

[@farmerthai1185]

Его величество РИТМ. Завораживает.

[@officialclwmusic]

Incredible!

[@roybeckerman9253]

MAPEX vs SLINGERLAND