I remember watching you as a 14 year old In Auckland N.Z when you opened up for a Terry Bozzio drum clinic. The way you played, conducted yourself and inspired people that day will saty with me for the rest of my life .I'm 41 years old now ,and those memories have not diminished.Thanks for everything Dom ❤ Rest in Beats 🥁
Wow! For anyone who has had the pleasure of meeting him it is so easy to see that his drumming really is quite the expression of himself as a person! Full of energy, OOBER-positive, and totally a class act! Loved watching this and I hope people realize the success this man has had as an educator and inspiration to so many! -Zac Sullivan
I've been to several drum clinics. Two drummers stand out in my memory. Terry Bozzio and Dom Famularo. Dom has incredible energy and double-bass chops. So spontaneous and fun to watch. Bozzio was not what I expected. Very mature and articulate and approachable. Not what I expected after seeing his Zappa and Missing Persons performances. Time changes all of us....
Baby Dodds or Ray Bauduc . I'm playing an old 30's style jazz gig on Sunday in Tampa. Kick, snare sock cymbals and cowbell. Benny Boom Boom was the man. Salute. Pearl harbor . Great Man
This man has been my drum teacher since i was 18. His knowledge of the instrument is just unbelievable and just the stuff i've learned from him can help any drummer at any level
I saw him in nz years ago.loved his drumming. so unique.been looking for him for ages. thank you. oh yeah mike stutter whoever you are I never laughed period!respect to this man without stupid comments.
Attended a drum clinic featuring Mr. Famularo in Doncaster, England and it was brilliant, dynamic, impressive, creative and boy was he funny, he had some brilliant stories - thoroughly enjoyed the drum clinic - then i went up to the front to speak to him (along with my drum teacher) and discovered that his kit was set up illogically i.e. not in descending order 8" 10" 12" etc but all jumbled up 12" 14" 8" 10" or some such, i turned to him (processing what i'd just heard) with a look of absolute amazement on my face and he was laughing, he said 'Well i like to challenge myself'. Amazing day, amazing bloke.
One of my favorite musicians. It's an incredible performance. Incredible, especially considering he probably couldn't even see the drums after he sent his specs a-flyin'!
Just heard the news. First time I saw Dom was in a Sabian promotional VHS around 1998 or so. Been mesmerized by his playing ever since. Such a positive and unique voice on the instrument. Huge loss but what an amazing legacy. Rest easy Dom
Dom can blaze anyone but hes such a humble dude and just genuinely loves to play. Everyone should learn from this man and love their instrument with the same passion. Truly inspriing.
Well this is bittersweet... I came looking for this video as i was at this gig and was just chatting to a mate about him. I still have the dvd somewhere but couldn't be bothered finding a dvd player. Here i am discovering the news. Vale Dom. Dead set legend!
I saw Mr. Famularo around mid 1980 in New Haven Ct. and was thoroughly impressed by his mastery of the drumset with a surgical technical prowess matched by none!
It's crazy how expressive he was. How he could tell a story with an instrument not typically cut out for that by knowing just when to explode, tone it down, stop, pick up the pace; etc. He really made the drums speak.
Brilliant solo and aggressive style. For you guys who suggest this solo is boring...... there's more to drums than just playing 100 miles per hour over top double bass drums pounding out 32nd notes. A drum set is an elaborate musical instrument capable of hundreds of musical voices and endless possibilities provided, the player has the imagination and talent. Dom Famularo is a gifted player.
if this solo was played by an 18 year old from france or italy, nobody would have cared. everyone knows name, country, money and theatre count more than substance.
I totally agree. I'm shocked that there is 200+ dislikes. This is next level shit. Even that pause in the beginning he did. That shit was on time. Tell me what drummer can do that? And so flawlessly... and I havent even mentioned about those upper cuts he does with those chinas. I'm working on incorporating that shit on my playing because of him. He's a beast!
Who needs glasses...when you can pay like that!!! I've seen Dom a few times in clinics and he ALWAYS delivers passion, excitement, and motivation. What else can you ask for?
he's actually a career drum teacher and a clinician. he's bound to jammed out with various musicians but he's out teaching and inspiring a lot of musicians with his excellent teaching and motivational speeches.
I've seen "him" = The Master...live @drumfestival/klinic.. in Belgium... Dom is unbelievable...that man "lives the drums...) he is also the master/teacher of many famous drummers... :)
Plays aw well or better than 99% of the drummers he interviews. The guy makes the drums talk. He’s going all in here. 100% commitment at all times. Beautiful...
I met Dom the first time in Victoria BC where he was performing at a college theatre, the second time I met him was in 1994 at the First Pacific Rim Drum Invitational in Vancouver BC. It was a really cool event that he did with Legendary drummer Louis Bellson and Steve Smith from Journey. I had the chance to have a seperate conversations with all 3 of them and get there autographs. Oddly enough it was Louis Bellson who ened up chatting with me for over 10 minutes in the lobby of the theatre.
Drumming world has lost one of it's greatest teachers and voices.. rest easy Dom, and thank you for everything 🙌
The energy of a 16 yr old and the sophistication of the master drummer that Dom truly is. Love this solo!! Drumming perfection.
I’m not a drummer and I can’t stop watching this! The beat causes a vibe that’s unreal!
Dom, you have more extreme and very musical, exciting dynamics than anybody. Superb! Thank you! Bravo!
This is a PhD on dynamism, expression, precision and delicacy. BRUTAL
I see PASSION and lots of spaces between an incredible dynamic range of musical drumming…
I see lots of hot dogging and very little groove.
I remember watching you as a 14 year old In Auckland N.Z when you opened up for a Terry Bozzio drum clinic. The way you played, conducted yourself and inspired people that day will saty with me for the rest of my life .I'm 41 years old now ,and those memories have not diminished.Thanks for everything Dom ❤ Rest in Beats 🥁
I LOOOVE the way he plays. His use of dynamics is amazing.
Also, I love how he hits cymbals... it looks like he's bitch slapping them all.
check out Chris Cutler of HENRY COW on YT. (art-pop-avant English 1970s group).
he's VERY super-flourishy too!
He bitch slaps himself trying to be flashy & knocks his glasses off....
I love this guy's style. He's crazy and loud when he chops out, yet dynamic and very tasteful when he grooves.
Wow! For anyone who has had the pleasure of meeting him it is so easy to see that his drumming really is quite the expression of himself as a person! Full of energy, OOBER-positive, and totally a class act! Loved watching this and I hope people realize the success this man has had as an educator and inspiration to so many! -Zac Sullivan
3:07 nice glasses hit skill !!
I knocked mine over my kit at a show and my singer stepped right on them. Almost like he saw the and went for them... Wait a second.
Outstanding control, truly masterful skills.
I love the way Dom shows all his passion in everything he does with the drums.. what an amazing drummer...
most creative solo I ever heard,,, dynamics defined with passion and skill,
👍
OMG, Dom, you never fail to BOWL ME OVER!!! You rock so hard buddy! Love and strength to you!
I've been to several drum clinics. Two drummers stand out in my memory. Terry Bozzio and Dom Famularo. Dom has incredible energy and double-bass chops. So spontaneous and fun to watch. Bozzio was not what I expected. Very mature and articulate and approachable. Not what I expected after seeing his Zappa and Missing Persons performances. Time changes all of us....
This guy loves the drums so much it hurts.
Dom Famularo is a monster!! he is a class act-insane chops and great groove- a great player and educator, he always delivers!!
great post!!
Baby Dodds or Ray Bauduc . I'm playing an old 30's style jazz gig on Sunday in Tampa. Kick, snare sock cymbals and cowbell. Benny Boom Boom was the man. Salute. Pearl harbor . Great Man
This man has been my drum teacher since i was 18. His knowledge of the instrument is just unbelievable and just the stuff i've learned from him can help any drummer at any level
Dom's a showman, and IMHO, one of the few drummers that really know how to solo anymore. It's not just a bunch of notes...
Excellent
AMAZING!!! I had a chance to take some lessons from him in 88' at PIT. Very humble and one of the nicest people I have met.
I saw him in nz years ago.loved his drumming. so unique.been looking for him for ages. thank you. oh yeah mike stutter whoever you are I never laughed period!respect to this man without stupid comments.
Birth of Drummer on the wrong gig! Awesome!
Amazing Performance!
I've never seen this guy... but finally somebody that understands a lot of what is going on happens in the air.... totally digging the groove
Attended a drum clinic featuring Mr. Famularo in Doncaster, England and it was brilliant, dynamic, impressive, creative and boy was he funny, he had some brilliant stories - thoroughly enjoyed the drum clinic - then i went up to the front to speak to him (along with my drum teacher) and discovered that his kit was set up illogically i.e. not in descending order 8" 10" 12" etc but all jumbled up 12" 14" 8" 10" or some such, i turned to him (processing what i'd just heard) with a look of absolute amazement on my face and he was laughing, he said 'Well i like to challenge myself'.
Amazing day, amazing bloke.
Rip the King of Drums
What glasses is he playing?
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Hahahaha
Hahahahaha nice
Hahahaha😂
Safelite repair.... Safelite replace....
Wow. Amazing. Dynamics. Another level!
You are a legend you are the king of drummers
One of my favorite musicians. It's an incredible performance.
Incredible, especially considering he probably couldn't even see the drums after he sent his specs a-flyin'!
wow! what a free player. I love your dynamic and fast bodywork ...like dance on drums with so much feeling!
This guy loved to drum more than anybody in the world. Absolutely loved playing drums.
One of the most inspiring solos ever
It inspired me to hit the pause button and search for something else.
Just heard the news. First time I saw Dom was in a Sabian promotional VHS around 1998 or so. Been mesmerized by his playing ever since. Such a positive and unique voice on the instrument. Huge loss but what an amazing legacy. Rest easy Dom
Dom can blaze anyone but hes such a humble dude and just genuinely loves to play. Everyone should learn from this man and love their instrument with the same passion. Truly inspriing.
It's crazy)))) Bravo!!!
I was like: hey it Dom from the interviews!
And then the first lick - omg, hes a drummer!!
Well this is bittersweet...
I came looking for this video as i was at this gig and was just chatting to a mate about him. I still have the dvd somewhere but couldn't be bothered finding a dvd player. Here i am discovering the news.
Vale Dom. Dead set legend!
You're a madman, Dom.
Phenomenal !!!
Jezus that was beyond belief. What musicality AND technique.
Wow! Makes me want to practice. Great player.
king of dynamics
serious funk. great showmanship.
I saw Mr. Famularo around mid 1980 in New Haven Ct. and was thoroughly impressed by his mastery of the drumset with a surgical technical prowess matched by none!
Happy 70th Birthday Maestro!!!!!!!!
I met Dom in 90 is in Austria
masterclass...great guy,drummer...he gave me a lot..you are great Dom!
One of the best and funniest drummers I have watched.
It's crazy how expressive he was. How he could tell a story with an instrument not typically cut out for that by knowing just when to explode, tone it down, stop, pick up the pace; etc. He really made the drums speak.
Geeze! Dom "unleashed the beast" on this one! 👍🙂
Brilliant solo and aggressive style.
For you guys who suggest this solo is boring...... there's more to drums than just playing 100 miles per hour over top double bass drums pounding out 32nd notes. A drum set is an elaborate musical instrument capable of hundreds of musical voices and endless possibilities provided, the player has the imagination and talent.
Dom Famularo is a gifted player.
His style (or idea)for the solo is so unique.Ive never seen one like him.
He is insanely good
if this solo was played by an 18 year old from france or italy, nobody would have cared. everyone knows name, country, money and theatre count more than substance.
I totally agree. I'm shocked that there is 200+ dislikes. This is next level shit. Even that pause in the beginning he did. That shit was on time. Tell me what drummer can do that? And so flawlessly... and I havent even mentioned about those upper cuts he does with those chinas. I'm working on incorporating that shit on my playing because of him. He's a beast!
Dom is awesome.. He loves the drums.. I love his attitude and he is a great teacher and nice dude.. Good Job Dom. Very Entertaining.
Very musical and tasty! Dom Famularo is just as good a player as he is a teacher! Amazing!
Who needs glasses...when you can pay like that!!! I've seen Dom a few times in clinics and he ALWAYS delivers passion, excitement, and motivation. What else can you ask for?
wow!!!! good stuff!
Lovin' the intro! Great use of dynamics.
Phenomenal talent-and a superb interviewer on session panel.
Monster of a drummer.
he's actually a career drum teacher and a clinician. he's bound to jammed out with various musicians but he's out teaching and inspiring a lot of musicians with his excellent teaching and motivational speeches.
Absolutely RIDICULOUS
I've seen "him" = The Master...live @drumfestival/klinic.. in Belgium... Dom is unbelievable...that man "lives the drums...) he is also the master/teacher of many famous drummers... :)
He's my Cousin.
Michael Corcoran If it's true...than u're a lucky man...Cheers.. :)
This is outstanding ! Cant wait to meet him at the chicago drum show
Loved that !
So dynamic, so climactic, not to mention he's just getting off doing it. Great inspiration. Thanks, Dom
Captivating. The ending portion reminded me of a 4th of July fireworks grand finale.
Dom travels all around the world and gives also lessons to various world-famous drummers.... :))
Easily one of my favorite drummers! Excellent!!!
Nobody loved drums, drumming and drummers more than Dom...
The joy of creativity and spontaneity, freedom in music.
Dom is a master....could watch/listen to him allday long....
That is so deep....a higher expression of self...on a different plane...spectrum of disciplines free flowing
Awesome! Saw Dom do a clinic with Liberty DeVitto before and they were both great, but totally different. Dom's double bass playing was insane.
RIP The great Dom Famularo
One of the most passionate, emotional players to ever sit on the throne.
The man is a BADASS. .Thank u Dom !!
Plays aw well or better than 99% of the drummers he interviews. The guy makes the drums talk. He’s going all in here. 100% commitment at all times. Beautiful...
"I'm ready to take my glasses off...so I'll make it look really cool when I do it".
Fantastic Drums Colors !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rest in peace to one of the best. You will be missed.
I could watch Dom all day. The guy is just world class
what a beast.
I met Dom the first time in Victoria BC where he was performing at a college theatre, the second time I met him was in 1994 at the First Pacific Rim Drum Invitational in Vancouver BC. It was a really cool event that he did with Legendary drummer Louis Bellson and Steve Smith from Journey. I had the chance to have a seperate conversations with all 3 of them and get there autographs. Oddly enough it was Louis Bellson who ened up chatting with me for over 10 minutes in the lobby of the theatre.
Dom that was bad azz I love it
so much fun to watch him, he has so much fun playing
Love the dynamics...what a crusher!
even the ting of his glasses being knock off was in time. amazing. i found him because of the book stick control
amazing
9/27/23....RIP DOM!!!!
It doesn't even look real how fast he moves. And he hits as hard, if not harder, than the hardest hitting metal drummers.
RIP buddy ! cool to have seen you the past few months. Love you Dad
I wish I loved anything in my life like this guy loves playing the drums.
226 people dislike because they can't even play a backbeat let alone learn showmanship
Rip dom, you will be sorely missed
The Great Master @work.... :)
Buddy Rich's successor in the making. There are bigger stars out there but Dom is just something else.
Like Animal from the muppets 😀. Dom is incredible!
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