Gregg Bissonette's Signature Drum Lick

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  • @TheCymbalProject
    @TheCymbalProject 4 роки тому +38

    Does any drummer do this kind of demo better? I mean seriously... its fun, its entertaining, its enlightening, the chops are huge... He turns something as simple as a lesson into a genuine show. One of my all time fav players.

    • @RandyHanley
      @RandyHanley 2 роки тому +2

      Heck ya. Gregg is so amazing. He's super-nice and genuine in-person too. I met him at a clinic when I was a kid and he was so friendly and took time to talk to everyone equally.

  • @robertmoxleyjr.721
    @robertmoxleyjr.721 Рік тому +1

    Had the pleasure of providing sound for two of his gigs with the Lancaster Percussion Ensemble in Ohio...What a GREAT cat to work for!!!!!! THE BEST ROAD STORIES!!!!

  • @andysimmons311
    @andysimmons311 5 років тому +47

    This is the best sounding bass drum I have ever heard. It's a good thing it's not November cause DAMN

  • @jerrytanenbaum5883
    @jerrytanenbaum5883 5 років тому +35

    Killed it with vocalizing how Elvin played - so accurate but humorous

  • @alessandroserrao9422
    @alessandroserrao9422 4 роки тому +10

    For years, I mean for years, I've searched for this Bissonette signature lick! I'm glad I've finally found a video about it! Thanks Mr. Bissonette.

  • @matthiasebert3414
    @matthiasebert3414 5 років тому +17

    Gregg is so awesome. Not only a great teacher but also very good at storytelling. I love how he always breaks down his stuff with a bunch of creative stories. Very inspiring

  • @porcaro4ever
    @porcaro4ever 3 роки тому +7

    Dang Gregg is one of the coolest relatable dudes on the planet!! I just love watching him teach!!

  • @climaximus7699
    @climaximus7699 Рік тому +1

    I needed a teacher in 80s.... Where were you dude? Loved the video. Great content. Rock on Gregg

  • @BobSchoepenjr
    @BobSchoepenjr 5 років тому +33

    YT sends me Gregg, I watch and listen and he never disappoints me.

  • @alexbaum2204
    @alexbaum2204 5 років тому +2

    He has such a disarming personality. What a wonderful teacher. Seems like such a wonderful person.

  • @ciadella1971
    @ciadella1971 4 роки тому +5

    What i love so much about Gregg Bissonette (besides his amazing drumming) is his sincere passion for drums in general! You can tell he genuinely loves playing drums and sharing his knowledge

  • @as5a900
    @as5a900 5 років тому +9

    Greg, Vinnie, Novak, Steve Smith all got that lick from Tony Williams albums Believe It and Million Dollar Legs.

  • @Drew_Hurst
    @Drew_Hurst 5 років тому +20

    What a great teacher Thank you

  • @rich3858
    @rich3858 5 років тому +3

    Beautiful drumset, great sounding drums/cymbals and Mr. Gregg Bissonette, one of my absolute favorite drummers. ICON!

  • @asafantequera9710
    @asafantequera9710 5 років тому +9

    Gregg Is a GREAT LEGEND ON DRUMS! My respect 👏👏👏

  • @paihobbes8680
    @paihobbes8680 Рік тому

    Ive learnt so much from Gregg....such a fantastic teacher and player.

  • @bohergoy
    @bohergoy 5 років тому +8

    Such a brilliant brilliant player and a guy I'd love to have a beer with. A wonderful drummer in any genre.....

  • @michaelchasse8699
    @michaelchasse8699 5 років тому +27

    His Tony fast bebop impersonation at 3:37 💥💥

  • @supreethkurthukoti9851
    @supreethkurthukoti9851 5 років тому +5

    One of the most enjoyable drummers and teachers to watch :)

  • @marcocasarini
    @marcocasarini Рік тому +2

    The Flam Drag, with an accent add on last note.
    Even Todd Suckerman explain very good this nice rudiment in his method “mechanics I” hudson music

  • @donnieolaughlin1758
    @donnieolaughlin1758 2 роки тому

    This guy is actually one of the coolest drummers in the business. I've never ended a interview that I watched and been less than entertained this guy is great. And he plays for Ringo so there's that. Says something right.

  • @alexanderg26
    @alexanderg26 2 роки тому +2

    Ok I just got here after watching his interview with Rick Beato. This guy is awesome.

  • @ModernLove100
    @ModernLove100 3 роки тому

    A trademark Tony Williams drum lick and I'm glad Greg mentions that thanks to the incredible Steve Smith of course!
    Tony Williams gave us so much, his legacy is huge and will live on forever.
    Probably one of the most celebrated jazz drummers and still one of the most underrated drummers from his era.

  • @andydreads100
    @andydreads100 Рік тому +1

    Legend!! pure and simple

  • @jeremyellis3411
    @jeremyellis3411 5 років тому +44

    7:18 me trying to explain drums to anyone

    • @EliPoli64
      @EliPoli64 3 роки тому

      Accurate af

    • @hardcoreoma
      @hardcoreoma Рік тому +1

      4:33 me trying to explain drum fills to anyone

  • @jaygonzalez3555
    @jaygonzalez3555 5 років тому +2

    Toms sound pretty damn stellar. Nice job with the tuning and the mix.

  • @MrPercussionPete
    @MrPercussionPete 3 роки тому

    Gregg is the best teacher I never had.

  • @Chaunceylola
    @Chaunceylola 5 років тому

    So sick! Been playing for 35 years, just learned something. Thank you!

  • @fibboobbif
    @fibboobbif 5 років тому +6

    Worlds most underrated comedian who plays fu*in good drums ;-)

  • @nanyburgos3464
    @nanyburgos3464 5 років тому +2

    he is the best , so much fun at drum!

  • @robertnettleship5467
    @robertnettleship5467 4 роки тому +1

    I love Gregg. His amazing versatile drumming. Personality but also his voice. It's like sand paper. Haha

  • @mwdrum
    @mwdrum 5 років тому +1

    Great teacher and player, walks the walk,

  • @dibber43
    @dibber43 2 роки тому

    LOVE G.B.!!!👍
    Great drummer and even better guy!!!😎

  • @userdd349
    @userdd349 3 роки тому

    Hello Always a pleasure for looking your videos.Thank for your good vibes, good soul, and your advices:)) Kiss of Paris

  • @mikosoft
    @mikosoft 5 років тому +37

    We can now officially call him Gregg Blashtonette.

  • @noiseinthebasement8139
    @noiseinthebasement8139 5 років тому

    Great explanation of this lick. Go, Greg!

  • @t3wells
    @t3wells 5 років тому

    Thanks, Gregg. I've seen three ... now, four guys explain this, each just slightly differently. I mean, same sticking, but marginally unique execution. Aside from being informative, you've made it a LOT of fun. Well done!

  • @justinshannon9076
    @justinshannon9076 5 років тому

    So Good! My new bucket list clinician. Thank you, Greg. Your spirit is an inspiration unto itself!

  • @mcfly3510
    @mcfly3510 5 років тому

    What a great sounding kit

  • @larid1069
    @larid1069 5 років тому +5

    Lol!!! Great interview*** Blashta blashta, Blashta blashta, boom!

  • @perpetualgrimace
    @perpetualgrimace 5 років тому +6

    legendary drum face

  • @pawelkruzel
    @pawelkruzel Рік тому

    Dear Mr. Gregg, there is the word in Polish language - "flaszka" - means a bottle (of whisky or vodka). Switch the B to F and the T for K in your "Blashta" and you got it. Worth to remember ... 😉 So. This lick is in Polish "The FLASZKA lick". 😆 I love your playing and great personality. Greetings from 🇵🇱POLAND (Please, DO NOT mix it with 🇷🇺Russia). The great fan of yours - Paweł.

  • @Toolnerd0410
    @Toolnerd0410 3 роки тому +2

    7:12 onward had me dying😂

  • @Democracy_Manifest
    @Democracy_Manifest 5 років тому +4

    This guy. This is my kind of guy.

    • @mikebeaston4970
      @mikebeaston4970 5 років тому

      Hello There Seinfeld?!?!

    • @Democracy_Manifest
      @Democracy_Manifest 5 років тому

      @@mikebeaston4970 Buddy Rich

    • @mikebeaston4970
      @mikebeaston4970 5 років тому

      Hello There I know. Seinfeld took that line directly from Buddy and put it in the show.

  • @dmitrybogatsky1734
    @dmitrybogatsky1734 5 років тому +2

    Great lesson, Gregg! Thanks alot!!!

  • @apieceofdirt4681
    @apieceofdirt4681 3 роки тому

    Gregg is phenomenal. I just can’t get passed his hair though.

  • @Chris-P
    @Chris-P 5 років тому

    Reminds me of max Weinberg's intro to the old conan O'Brien show, love that fill, it works for multiple styles of music too.

  • @JuankOsorio
    @JuankOsorio 2 роки тому

    Gregg is awesome! Love him!!!

  • @johnfearon6115
    @johnfearon6115 5 років тому +1

    Saw Gregg in a mapex drum clinic with Russell Gillbrook (Uriah Heep) years ago such a nice guy and so underrated

    • @markdemell3717
      @markdemell3717 4 роки тому

      Who underrates Greg? Certainly not his peers!

    • @johnfearon6115
      @johnfearon6115 4 роки тому

      @@markdemell3717 to me other drummers thinks he's just a rock drummer as in DLR band etc but seeing him live and in clinic he plays all sorts of genre having studied at Berkeley....

    • @markdemell3717
      @markdemell3717 4 роки тому +1

      @@johnfearon6115 I have been checking out many Gregg videos lately and I think that he is like a defensive forward in hockey to use a sports analogy,he is well rounded and solid.

    • @johnfearon6115
      @johnfearon6115 4 роки тому

      @@markdemell3717 hockey sorry no idea...Football he's a midfielder but could play either defence of Striker...lol 😆

  • @GuitarguyRichard56
    @GuitarguyRichard56 2 роки тому

    I'm a guitar player loving this. If your a drummer and you dont know, you need to!

  • @stikkman61
    @stikkman61 5 років тому +5

    My Hero! 👏🤪

  • @dennisthate5787
    @dennisthate5787 5 років тому +5

    "Imitate, Assimilate, Innovate, Standing on the shoulders of our forefathers "

  • @longfade
    @longfade 3 роки тому

    Love bissonette!

  • @janivelic2316
    @janivelic2316 5 років тому

    Awesome sounding and looking drums. I'm in love❤
    And Mr. Gregg is a great drummer and such an entertaining guy!

  • @PanthaKanaiofficial
    @PanthaKanaiofficial 5 років тому +2

    Great human....

  • @hunt386
    @hunt386 9 місяців тому

    6:50 The basic core lick starts here.
    7:50 The Blush lick.
    8:51 The Blush lick. (slow)

  • @toddh4491
    @toddh4491 2 роки тому

    Gregg makes me smile every time. Nice to see another guy from the Motor City (great place to be from, isn't it?)

  • @udomatthiasdrums5322
    @udomatthiasdrums5322 10 місяців тому

    still love your drumming!!

  • @ochocabra1542
    @ochocabra1542 2 роки тому

    'Gregg Bissonette's Signature Lick'
    --names 5 other guys who did it 40 years ago in first 5 minutes.
    also: best Elvin impression ever.

  • @BRANDON7357
    @BRANDON7357 5 років тому +1

    I've always done this since before I knew what it was, but slightly different. lRLLR (right flam instead of left) is easier for me. I ALWAYS over diddle on my left hand anyways, so that was natural. I understood what I was doing after watching Todd Suchermann's Methods and Mechanics while he was going over Swiss Army Triplets and this lick. I've always loved inverted paradiddles a lot better than the norm. Right flams are better than lefts for me. I like riding the lower toms more than the snare or the higher ones. :) Sounds awesome mixed in with flammed sixth-strokes as well. Those are my favorite overall!!

  • @dallaswright9249
    @dallaswright9249 Місяць тому

    Gregg your the best for get the rest as always peace out Cincy

  • @batacoPANTERAabbott
    @batacoPANTERAabbott 5 років тому +4

    I was watching me some tony Williams when I heard the lick and thought: "was that a blushda?".
    Now I know I was right.

    • @Tanildes
      @Tanildes 5 років тому +3

      THE CREATOR

  • @RingoMonsanto
    @RingoMonsanto 5 років тому

    Great storytelling! Very informative and entertaining. I'm not even a drummer. ☺

  • @Dannob
    @Dannob 2 роки тому

    Love Gregg!!!! he's my long lost twin brother 😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @joaopavan5564
    @joaopavan5564 5 років тому +1

    Maravilhoso vídeo !!! Esse cara é incrível!!!

  • @arijitgupta42
    @arijitgupta42 5 років тому +7

    What timing

  • @SoundBarrierEntertainment
    @SoundBarrierEntertainment 5 років тому

    Best damn narrator of drums

  • @nickburns904
    @nickburns904 5 років тому +2

    rLRRL (where's the FF go "in the middle"?) I guess I'll have to woodshed it. Cool lick.

  • @mikeropenas2515
    @mikeropenas2515 5 років тому +10

    Where does the bass drum fall? I know it’s supposed to be “organic/sloppy,” but I can’t seem to get it right.
    Does it land before the first grace note, or is it doubled with the first L hand accent?

    • @Akis_A.
      @Akis_A. 5 років тому

      I think it's before the L flam(after the non accented L).

    • @geofftaylor1731
      @geofftaylor1731 5 років тому +2

      Thanks to Gregg and Drumeo for this .As Akis Al says ,the BD before the flam
      F rr L K , as I understand it, Blushda ( a flam followed by a drag )based on a 3 note grouping so BD on the end makes it 4 notes long ,I try to slow down the double right and squash the BD note in with the flam ,Check out Glen Sobels Excellent Tutorial on the Blushda.

    • @MikeB-oo9bj
      @MikeB-oo9bj 5 років тому

      At 7:40 he discuses the 4 Blushda's and then blop. The bass drum would fall in between them.

  • @nickracine
    @nickracine 2 роки тому

    Thanks Greg!!!!!!!

  • @patriktot190
    @patriktot190 10 місяців тому

    Awesome🥂Thanks

  • @Nicko88_
    @Nicko88_ 5 років тому

    fantastic

  • @skilobrown9509
    @skilobrown9509 5 років тому +3

    Dude that’s s tony williams lick. Use a single or double right hand after the flam. Start with the single right hand then go to double to create momentum. So many licks go back to Tony I swear.

  • @enricovarraflythegroove
    @enricovarraflythegroove 5 років тому +2

    Ho brother fantastic !

  • @ChuckBarchuk
    @ChuckBarchuk 5 років тому +2

    Flam Drag!!!!

  • @howies5265
    @howies5265 5 років тому +1

    Was undecided mentioned Vinnie all in 🤘🏼🥁🤘🏼

  • @jefflyon2020
    @jefflyon2020 4 роки тому

    fucking vinnie! no matter who the drummer is beginner or pro, fuckin vinnie has an impact upon them.

  • @johnsamaras4847
    @johnsamaras4847 2 місяці тому

    The best storyteller in rock (except for being outstanding drummer)

  • @ciadella1971
    @ciadella1971 7 місяців тому

    where does the bass drum go? Rl RRL F ??

  • @JoelPerez-de1iu
    @JoelPerez-de1iu 5 років тому

    Fuck, sounds so fucking glorious those drumheads. Some knows which serie are those?

  • @mineralt
    @mineralt 5 років тому

    Cool Greg

  • @SGChanel
    @SGChanel 5 років тому

    Great👍

  • @MrRezRising
    @MrRezRising 3 роки тому

    Greg, whatever happened to your powder coated chrome set?

  • @drakehrdina183
    @drakehrdina183 2 роки тому

    I borrowed a cymbal stand from this guy once :')

  • @sergshef
    @sergshef 5 років тому +2

    Lol thanks for blyashda! Greetings from Russia

  • @aguywithacamera8376
    @aguywithacamera8376 5 років тому

    Nice

  • @alejandrofichetti9466
    @alejandrofichetti9466 5 років тому

    Capo Gregg

  • @dariojr14
    @dariojr14 5 років тому

    Whats that snare head

    • @DZNTZ
      @DZNTZ 5 років тому

      dariojr14 Remo Controlled Sound

  • @teddidlio3182
    @teddidlio3182 5 років тому +1

    da blush da blush da blush da blush

  • @levaverbukh6507
    @levaverbukh6507 5 років тому +1

    Such a cool lick! But you have no idea at all with that бляш ты да бляшты (4:34) :-D

  • @tcr4451
    @tcr4451 2 місяці тому

    I think I'm a little slow but I'm not totally sure why it has to be a LH flam.

  • @jazzban
    @jazzban Рік тому

  • @buddyrichable1
    @buddyrichable1 5 років тому +2

    Great drummer, and a great teacher. Wasn’t Greg a protege of Buddy Rich? I know Carl Palmer was. Imagine Steve Smith and Vinnie going to music school together. I wonder whatever happened to those guys.

    • @markdemell3717
      @markdemell3717 4 роки тому +1

      Carl Palmer is a player but,crusty and egotistical.

  • @timdrum82
    @timdrum82 5 років тому +3

    Блашта блашта! Блашта, бля! На здоровье! Спасибо!))

  • @alexispierr
    @alexispierr 8 місяців тому

    7:16 7:22

  • @jacko222333
    @jacko222333 5 років тому +1

    call it a ruff flam

  • @martywhite2988
    @martywhite2988 5 років тому +1

    I wish he'd click his sticks together more.

  • @joecoleman288
    @joecoleman288 10 місяців тому

    Flam drag.

  • @brianwolle2509
    @brianwolle2509 4 роки тому

    coolness. hey i think i invented a different paradiddle... how do i know?

  • @jamessbca
    @jamessbca 9 місяців тому

    Left handed flam drag with the flam being fat / wide.
    Repeat. :)