My favorite drummer of all time... not just for his technical chops, but the creativity and passion is palpable. It's a unique sound that is unmistakably Stephen Perkins.
Ya know? It's almost impossible to fathom that a guy in his 50's, who lived w/ coke and heroin junkies for years is in that good of shape and can still rock out that unholy. Bat. Shit crazy on the drums like a bull in a China shop. But it is his profession right? Doesn't take Too many breaks from the regimen I suppose even during down times. Greetings from Cleveland Stephen! You're a beast!
Just saw some of his playing in Count Me In (Netflix). I became an instant fan!! I’ve also enjoyed watching other solos, but Stephen’s, I could watch all day!! His passion flows & you can tell he loves what he does🥰🥰
Stephen Perkins kept this one rocking from start to finish. Not many drummers have a lot of good ideas on their own or know how to compose a solo with structure, melody, and cohesiveness. Even some of the world's best drummers can be boring without the proper music to bring their talents out. Stephen nailed this solo. All bobble-headedness aside, this was a solid performance.
This was extremely enjoyable to watch. Mr. Perkins has a masterful musicality on the drums that is lacking with some of today's contemporaries. A true musician of the percussive world, just like his obvious major influence shows in this performance, a.k.a.the professor himself, Mr. Neil Peart..
@brain. Jane's Addiction, porno for pyros, banyan, hellride, panic channel, infectious grooves, are some of the bands he is/was in. Stephen is my favorite drummer. He is always having a blast pounding his kit and that's what it's all about
Best Drum Solos April Wine - I Like To Rock - (Live at Hammersmith Odeon, London, UK, 1981) by Cherry Red Records 8:06 More peter criss drum solo 1976 by 123runf 8:37 More Stephen Perkins Drum Solo by GSMENTERTAINMENT 7:41 More Tommy Aldridge Drum Solo 1973 - Black Oak Arkansas: "UP" by matt9582 9:34 More Street drummer, one of the best in the world!! AMAZING, just watch him!
Stephen Perkins is doing a live interactive masterclass with Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp on 9/14!! You get to actually talk to him live person to person, it sounds really cool. www.rockcamp.com/masterclass.php
He's my favorite drummer EVER. That being said, I don't think this is a great solo. It's basically 16th notes through 90% of it. It sounds more like a song vs. a solo.
Stephen is one of the hardest working drummers in the business!!!
My favorite drummer of all time... not just for his technical chops, but the creativity and passion is palpable. It's a unique sound that is unmistakably Stephen Perkins.
Always found Stephen Perkins to be so sonically creative, a true madman of the aleatoric and rhythmic science.
Badass drummer that lets the music come to him.Too bad theres not more drummers like this.
My dream is to just chill with Stephen Perkins and play drums all day
What I like, is that he let the drums actually "sound", you can hear the different "notes", this solo breathes a lot !
his playing speaks for itself. that drumset sounds amazing, dw should be proud, just lovely at all dynamic ranges
2:35 damn amazing tone on those toms. They sound perfect.
Absolutely insane! Gotta be about the best drum solo I remember ever hearing
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Ya know? It's almost impossible to fathom that a guy in his 50's, who lived w/ coke and heroin junkies for years is in that good of shape and can still rock out that unholy. Bat. Shit crazy on the drums like a bull in a China shop. But it is his profession right? Doesn't take Too many breaks from the regimen I suppose even during down times. Greetings from Cleveland Stephen! You're a beast!
My favorite underrated drummer in rock
Great drummer, and his kit sounds really good.
Just saw some of his playing in Count Me In (Netflix). I became an instant fan!! I’ve also enjoyed watching other solos, but Stephen’s, I could watch all day!! His passion flows & you can tell he loves what he does🥰🥰
Stephen Perkins kept this one rocking from start to finish. Not many drummers have a lot of good ideas on their own or know how to compose a solo with structure, melody, and cohesiveness. Even some of the world's best drummers can be boring without the proper music to bring their talents out. Stephen nailed this solo. All bobble-headedness aside, this was a solid performance.
Perkins is amazing.
Stephen's a Master of his craft. Rock On Brother.
Simply one of the best.
I've always loved his playing and his creativity. Plus, he's a super nice guy (met him once).
This is not playing the drums… this is BEING the drums…..I am completely awestruck . BRAVO! Jaw dropping composition and execution.
This was extremely enjoyable to watch. Mr. Perkins has a masterful musicality on the drums that is lacking with some of today's contemporaries. A true musician of the percussive world, just like his obvious major influence shows in this performance, a.k.a.the professor himself, Mr. Neil Peart..
Really,really well tuned kit....
Sonically perfect.....
Dude takes his vitamins.....
Ultra respect for any drummer male or female....its fantastic to watch....steve is one of the best I've ever seen
Amazing.Big Neil Peart influence there.Perkins is a Zen master!!!
@brain. Jane's Addiction, porno for pyros, banyan, hellride, panic channel, infectious grooves, are some of the bands he is/was in. Stephen is my favorite drummer. He is always having a blast pounding his kit and that's what it's all about
He really gives this solo his all. Awesome!
wtf this guy is nuts!!!! ie best drummer ever!!!!
One of my Top 5 favorites!!! Love Perkins!!
WOW. Those drums sound soooo good;-)
Awesome, working the pedal & sticks on the tympani! And the rest of it, too!
Maaaan Perkins can WHIP!!! Love@1stBeat...
outstanding .
So creative
Tim Alexander has always been one of my favorites. Some of this guy's grooves remind me of him. This is most excellent.
Perkins is one of the greatest
Fantastic Stephen.
Love it!
Hellyeah Mr Perkins! :D
Holy shit. Sold.
Nice work out!
Sweeet...and nice tone on those drums.
Best Drum Solos
April Wine - I Like To Rock - (Live at Hammersmith Odeon, London, UK, 1981)
by Cherry Red Records
8:06 More
peter criss drum solo 1976
by 123runf
8:37 More
Stephen Perkins Drum Solo
by GSMENTERTAINMENT
7:41 More
Tommy Aldridge Drum Solo 1973 - Black Oak Arkansas: "UP"
by matt9582
9:34 More
Street drummer, one of the best in the world!! AMAZING, just watch him!
That`s AWESOME !
Loving it !
Everytime I see that episode of Regular Show about the drum solo, all I can think about is Stephen Perkins being like "Pssh.. Pleeeease."
this is some badass shit
Wow a workout AND a practice session.
Legendary!
i loved it
Wow awsome
WoW!
nice job,dude:)
He acts like he's mad at the world but it's all Love
Three days was the morning.
My focus three days old
I'll tell you what....that Stephen Perkins is great drumming man said hank hill
Aaaaamazing
Excuse me while I scoop my face off the ground.
Is that some Exit...Stage Left Era Neil Peart I hear bleeding through? I like it......
Can you get the solo of Stephen doing the "When the Levee breaks" ? I love to jam this for the last year on my kit, love from Louisiana :)..
ENERGY.
Stephen Perkins is doing a live interactive masterclass with Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp on 9/14!! You get to actually talk to him live person to person, it sounds really cool. www.rockcamp.com/masterclass.php
It’s rare for a rock drummer to keep time on the high hat he is a Beast
Big UPS
what a god!
killer kit
wow is all I can say
that last minute....FUCK!!!!!!
He looks great for his age
Awesome
😳😀❤️
Gnar gnar! Worlds rippin🤙
F@#$ing Phenomenal!!! 🤟🤟🤟
Gun ❤ Best drummer on the planet 🌎
Get the Fuck outta Here. So good
HEbatt bgt ... drumer wong bulle
does ur neck hurt after you play?
@BRAIN3AT3R I know his big claim to fame is/was Jane's Addiction but I don't know what other projects he's involved with.
how do you tune your toms?
You think he's feelin it?
This is the man that played the drums on One Big Mob by the Red Hot Chili Peppers instead of Chad Smith.
His head moving so fast than the camera cant even get him
smokin drummer still may be!!!!!
this solo makes me want to be a better drummer.
Unico al mondo
Primus needs a new drummer. This guy could definitely fill Tim's shoes! Amazing.
Definitely hear a lot of Neil peart influence in this solo.
Thats what i thought a drum solo should be, if the rest of the guys where doing their part it could be just another song
keep ur head still
I love Flea and Chad's musical chemistry, but I feel like somehow Stephen would have been Flea's musical soulmate....
This is why I play drums! 👌
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A bottomless bag of chops!
Bruce Willis plays drums??
That's basically the drumming from 3 Days
His head movements are driving me crazy
@TheMonkeyboy84 Jane's Addiction.
Obviously, very Neil Peart-inspired, in terms of a "melodic solo."
RIP Professor
if he didn't move his head, then he would probably got hit by his own drum sticks xD
He is so California.
Professor PhD Perkins 😮
he reminds me of Mike Terrana for some reason.
Ouch my neck :)
He's my favorite drummer EVER. That being said, I don't think this is a great solo. It's basically 16th notes through 90% of it. It sounds more like a song vs. a solo.