For The Drummers Among Us

[hurtinhvac]

When I was a 17 to 20 years old I went to all the concerts. This was 1975 to 1978. I HATED the 10 to 15 minute drum solos. The really good bands didn't do them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIVe-rZBcm4

God Bless the beat keepers...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPubIcIO3es

[kdean1]

I usually frown on reviving old posts, but I think the topic is still of interest.

I got a call to play with Johnny Rawls http://www.johnnyrawlsblues.com/ later this month.
Sept. 21 we play at the Fire & Ice Festival. https://www.facebook.com/events/2088126554801426/
And on Sept. 22 at the Court Street Grill in Pomeroy, OH http://www.courtstreetgrill.com/

[HVAC_Marc]

Geez kdean...you're older than I pictured

you remind me a lot of my mentor, though.

[hurtinhvac]

I hadn't yet heard of the following back in 2013...I think you'd get a kick out of it if you haven't seen it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqrigN8jxj8

Baker is why "Sunshine" feels so think for such a simple tune and three guys.

Many of the guys in these video links in this thread are not going to be around much longer. I doubt there will ever be such a talented musical convergence as there was in during the sixties and seventies. Really makes me a bit sad - but the wife is out of town for the weekend...I believe I'll dust off the strat and heal myself.

[Fender60]

I hadn't yet heard of the following back in 2013...I think you'd get a kick out of it if you haven't seen it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqrigN8jxj8

Baker is why "Sunshine" feels so think for such a simple tune and three guys.

Many of the guys in these video links in this thread are not going to be around much longer. I doubt there will ever be such a talented musical convergence as there was in during the sixties and seventies. Really makes me a bit sad - but the wife is out of town for the weekend...I believe I'll dust off the strat and heal myself.

I have watched that documentary several times. Two things I can say about Ginger Baker; he was a genius on the drums and also crazy as a loon!

[kdean1]

Geez kdean...you're older than I pictured

you remind me a lot of my mentor, though.

I can’t tell if you’re kidding me. I’m not in either of those pictures though I think there may be a picture of me way back in the thread.
I’ll try to get a picture of me with one of my kits from an upcoming gig.
Come to think of it I’ll have some video before too long as we hired a videographer and they’ve been to three of our recent gigs.

[HVAC_Marc]

I can’t tell if you’re kidding me. I’m not in either of those pictures though I think there may be a picture of me way back in the thread.
I’ll try to get a picture of me with one of my kits from an upcoming gig.
Come to think of it I’ll have some video before too long as we hired a videographer and they’ve been to three of our recent gigs.

My mistake. I thought that was you on the drums.

[strogen]

Two of the greatest ever need some love

Bernard Pretty Purdie, who backed Aretha back in her hay day

Jeff Pocaro, who busted out in his teens professionally.

Together, they probably are the two most recorded drummers in history.

[thorton]

Now that this thread has been revived. Here is the best live drumming performance that I have ever seen

https://youtu.be/8Pa9x9fZBtY

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PS: Make sure you watch the whole video. You will be amazed how much this drummer is in a zone

[kdean1]

My mistake. I thought that was you on the drums.

I’m in post 22 and 24 with my classic rock band

[HVAC_Marc]

#22 is the one I commented about.

For some reason the way you talk IMO isnt of the older generation maybe im not articulating it properly but I hope you understand what I mean

you do look similar to the guy who taught me a lot.

[pctech]

i have a room full of kits i play both acoustic and electric

[kdean1]

#22 is the one I commented about.

For some reason the way you talk IMO isnt of the older generation maybe im not articulating it properly but I hope you understand what I mean

you do look similar to the guy who taught me a lot.

I guess that’s a good thing. I try to not be an old fogey but don’t always succeed.
I see a similarity. Us old white guys start to look alike after a while. At least we both still have our hair.

[HVAC_Marc]

it's a good thing.

[Fla.HP]

In memory of Charlie Watts,bless his heart