Top 5 Jeff Porcaro Drum Beats Every Drummer Should Know

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    Jeff Porcaro Rosanna. Jeff Porcaro Hold the Line. Jeff Porcaro Toto. Jeff Porcaro Boz Scaggs. Jeff Porcaro Mushango Groove. Jeff Porcaro...ok, ok, you get it...I could go on and on. Few names in drumming inspire such awe, such reverence, such admiration. Jeff Porcaro's drumming and drum career, not unlike Steve Gadd's career, speak for themselves...he's drummed on more albums than most of us have listened to in our lifetimes. He created some of the most iconic pop music drumming out there, was a part of the rock super group Toto, and has inspired countless drummers to follow in his shoes. In this drum lesson I break out my all time favorite drum beats by Jeff Porcaro: Lido Shuffle, Lowdown, Mushanga, I Keep Forgettin', and Hold the Line.
    These are MY personal all time favs...what's your all time favorite Jeff Porcaro drum beat?
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  • @StephenTaylorDrums
    @StephenTaylorDrums  4 роки тому +21

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    Jeff Porcaro Rosanna. Jeff Porcaro Hold the Line. Jeff Porcaro Toto. Jeff Porcaro Boz Scaggs. Jeff Porcaro...ok, ok, you get it...I could go on and on. Few names in drumming inspire such awe, such reverence, such admiration. Jeff Porcaro's drumming and drum career, not unlike Steve Gadd's career, speak for themselves...he's drummed on more albums than most of us have listened to in our lifetimes. He created some of the most iconic pop music drumming out there, was a part of the rock super group Toto, and has inspired countless drummers to follow in his shoes. In this drum lesson I break out my all time favorite drum beats by Jeff Porcaro: Lido Shuffle, Lowdown, Mushanga, I Keep Forgettin', and Hold the Line.
    These are MY personal all time favs...what's your all time favorite Jeff Porcaro drum beat?
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  • @davidnissim589
    @davidnissim589 3 роки тому +34

    The Porcaros are easily one of the most talented musical families in history. Jeff and Mike provided a rock-solid rhythm section to Toto's music, while Steve provided a wide array of synths to layer upon their already massive sound (their father Joe also played percussion for Toto as a session member).

  • @djjazzyjeff1232
    @djjazzyjeff1232 4 роки тому +64

    He really was just on another level.

    • @StephenTaylorDrums
      @StephenTaylorDrums  4 роки тому +7

      100%

    • @doubleddbeat3418
      @doubleddbeat3418 3 роки тому

      This could have played anything, he was technical ona prodigy level, still he never showed up and put is talent too the song.
      And that why he is not mainstream.
      Its like Ringo Starr you have to be a drummer to really appreciate the talent behind their grooves

    • @benfrewin9926
      @benfrewin9926 3 роки тому +1

      He really was. Astounding talent, and a wonderful human being to boot..

  • @scottmurphy650
    @scottmurphy650 4 роки тому +11

    Jeff played on a plane so far above most drummers it was unreal. It is not until you really critically listen to his grooves and break them down that you really come to grasp his genius

  • @ronmiller9212
    @ronmiller9212 4 роки тому +31

    I have just re -read my collection of Jeff Pocaro interviews and tributes in Modern Drummer magazines. It seems to me that to play nice grooves like he did , first of all , you have to be a nice human being , and this he was and still is .

    • @StephenTaylorDrums
      @StephenTaylorDrums  4 роки тому +10

      Ron Miller I’ve long thought that your personality comes through in your playing. His most def did

    • @markmcnamara608
      @markmcnamara608 3 роки тому +2

      @Ron Miller I think you’re spot on with that comment. Nice one!

    • @charlescainv5722
      @charlescainv5722 2 роки тому

      Truth, wish I could have met him. Was born too late and he was gone too early. He seemed like such a good and really funny dude

  • @adrianlyord5300
    @adrianlyord5300 4 роки тому +21

    I personally like the groove Jeff Porcoro plays on is called " Love Me Tomorrow " on Boz Skaggs Lp Silk Degrees !

  • @bobriedel3277
    @bobriedel3277 4 роки тому +10

    My favorite drumming was Jeff on Boz Scaggs' "Georgia" off the Silk Degrees album. Every beat, every stick stroke, every cymbal hit is absolutely perfect. He was a drum God!!

  • @nicketten1232
    @nicketten1232 3 роки тому +7

    2:06 Boz Scaggs - Lido
    4:57 Boz Scaggs - Lowdown
    9:04 Toto - Mushanga
    12:12 Michael McDonald - I keep forgettin
    16:27 Toto - Hold the line

  • @MaartenVHelden
    @MaartenVHelden 4 роки тому +10

    Jeff is I think one of the most disciplined drummers. He never plays too much and it is all spot on. Even live he is so tight, duisciplined and all the while relaxed and open. It is a breathtaking everytime.

    • @RussellLambeth
      @RussellLambeth 3 роки тому

      I completely agree with you. Watching him is so pleasant, it literally makes me smile and cry just a little since he has been gone for so long now. He always looks like he is enjoying himself so much and it just really draws you into his performance and the song overall.

  • @wntu4
    @wntu4 Рік тому +1

    Jeff Porcaro is the defining beat of my childhood and early adulthood. When I discovered how much of his work was represented in that time period I was blown away.

  • @SammieDavidDeLuce
    @SammieDavidDeLuce 4 роки тому +36

    RIP Jeff Porcaro

  • @benficatv1
    @benficatv1 4 роки тому +53

    The best drum groove of Jeff Porcaro is from These Chains, god, such a delicious shuffle

    • @scoutskills
      @scoutskills 4 роки тому +4

      Love that song!

    • @funklover24
      @funklover24 4 роки тому +5

      Please don't forget "My Parties" by Dire Straits. Phenomenal shuffle-groove. But I also love "These Chains"! ;)

    • @thomasnicolaisen7312
      @thomasnicolaisen7312 4 роки тому +3

      The whole "On every street" -album is a study in how a dummer can assist in making an album great. The accents, the subleties, the feel, the groove, the pocket.....

    • @funklover24
      @funklover24 4 роки тому +1

      @@thomasnicolaisen7312 Oh yes bro, exccellent work by Jeff and Manu Katché.

    • @thomasnicolaisen7312
      @thomasnicolaisen7312 4 роки тому

      @@funklover24 Indeed!

  • @kevinmason5277
    @kevinmason5277 4 роки тому +3

    ' Nighttime in the switching yard ' was the first time I heard Jeff Pocaro play drums & I still love it. his technique and feel is compelling. Even when I play it at half speed his kick drum is phenominal.

  • @elbettto
    @elbettto 4 роки тому +4

    Any lesson about Porcaro and a drummer who can teach it and play it the right way has my attention... One of the best drummers ever! Thanks for the lesson!

  • @tylee5291
    @tylee5291 4 роки тому +4

    VERY happy you included and recognized "Low Down". That was the first song I ever heard him do. My favorite song of his next to Hold The Line.

    • @StephenTaylorDrums
      @StephenTaylorDrums  4 роки тому +1

      Ty Lee it’s such a solid groove

    • @fivestring65ify
      @fivestring65ify 4 роки тому +2

      Same here. I was a kid at the time who hadn't taken up music yet, but that groove caught my ear. I eventually learned bass and drums. This one is one of his best.

  • @patrickpeters298
    @patrickpeters298 4 роки тому

    Outstanding job Stephen! Thank you so much for posting this video. Jeff was my favorite drummer and the reason I picked up a pair of sticks to begin with. When he passed, we all felt his loss not just from Toto but the music community in general. You guys picked 5 great patterns - I loved them all.

  • @gilbertestrada9858
    @gilbertestrada9858 4 роки тому +5

    Love this segment Stephen 👍Jeff Porcaro is by far one of my all time favorite drummers. His studio work with different artist is impeccable. One of my favorite songs that Jeff played on is the song Gaucho from the Steely Dan album by the same title. His timing and openness just makes this song special.

  • @parzival8108
    @parzival8108 3 роки тому +2

    favorite Jeff songs: Pamela, Rosanna, Hold the Line, I.G.Y. (Steely Dan), Beat It (MJ), Georgy Porgy, and Mushanga. there's so many great grooves

  • @MegaLJ3
    @MegaLJ3 4 роки тому +5

    Steve, your teaching is a blessing.

  • @shawnjackson9240
    @shawnjackson9240 Рік тому +1

    Just simply the Best session Drummer ever...I'm still finding artists albums that he's played on that i never knew existed...Amazing.

  • @discovolante777
    @discovolante777 4 роки тому +24

    "Wrong Side Of The Tracks" - David Roberts
    "Original View" - Ryo Okumoto
    "Automatic" - Pages
    "Love Dance" - Bugatti & Musker
    "Nite Crawler" - Larry Carlton
    "Running Man" - Al Stewart
    "Lady Love Me One More Time" - George Benson
    "Lovin' And Losin' You" - Dwayne Ford
    "Carribean Sunsets" - Fee Waybill
    "Himlen Är Oskyldigt Blå" - Ted Gärdestad
    "Isn't She Lovely" - Lee Ritenour
    "Dirty Laundry" - Don Henley
    "Look Who's Lonely Now" - Bill LaBounty
    "Gimme The Goods" - Boz Scaggs
    "Yumedono" - Kenji Omura
    "Hunger Pains" - Eye To Eye
    "I Want You" - Brothers Johnson
    "Assault And Battery" - Les Dudek
    "Cherish" - Madonna
    "Stay The Night" - Chicago
    "Torture" - Jacksons
    "Pieces Of Ice" - Diana Ross
    "Mornin'" - Al Jarreau
    "Crazy" - Valerie Carter
    "You Should Hear How She Talks About You" - Melissa Manchester
    "What Good Is Love" - Bill Champlin
    "You Night Need Somebody" Randy Crawford
    "What A Fool Believes" - Aretha Franklin
    "Running With The Night" - Lionel Richie
    "Princess" - Elton John
    "Green Flower Street" - Donald Fagen
    Needless to say, "Jake To The Bone" with Toto. Everything he did with Toto and Boz and Steely is pure gold.

    • @famengvall6153
      @famengvall6153 3 роки тому

      Don’t forget the record Earmeal by Janne Schaffer. All Porcaro Brothers + Joe on that one.

    • @discovolante777
      @discovolante777 3 роки тому +1

      @@famengvall6153 Den har jag. 👍

    • @thiscocks
      @thiscocks 3 роки тому

      My faveorite shuffle he does is 'Any foolish thing' by Michael McDonald

    • @discovolante777
      @discovolante777 3 роки тому +1

      @@thiscocks Nice one. Jeff stated in one interview that he added his drum parts to that whole album after the songs were already recorded.

    • @thiscocks
      @thiscocks 3 роки тому +1

      @@discovolante777 really? Interesting. Guess they did it all to some midi drums then first. I know he didn't like playing to a click track..

  • @meekoloco
    @meekoloco 4 роки тому

    Great work Stephen! I love Jeff’s playing so much! Such a master. Thanks for the video!

  • @guadalupeeg5034
    @guadalupeeg5034 2 роки тому

    Jeff Porcaro, my absolute favorite drummer. Toto, my absolute favorite band. Thank you for including them in your content. 🙌👏👏👏❤️

  • @holeesheet2021
    @holeesheet2021 4 роки тому +11

    Stephen, I absolutely love that metal snare drum sound you have there. There's nothing like a good metal snare drum ring. And they sound awesome wide open without any deadening! Yes.

    • @StephenTaylorDrums
      @StephenTaylorDrums  4 роки тому +1

      Ho Lee Sheet thank you my friend

    • @andresmarin5328
      @andresmarin5328 4 роки тому +2

      @@StephenTaylorDrums Ho lee Sheet ? LoL

    • @bobriedel3277
      @bobriedel3277 4 роки тому

      I feel just the opposite. A snare should sound like a snare, not an over tightened tom. I love the sound of a 70s Ludwig Supraphonic snare (Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, etc...) Don't like the ring. At all.

  • @debralynnpaxton5238
    @debralynnpaxton5238 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much, Stephen :D As soon as this video lesson was over, I headed straight to the gums and practiced Groove # 4 while singing the backup vocal part. Love it ! :D

  • @brandoesntsocialise
    @brandoesntsocialise 4 роки тому +6

    This is excellent! My dad introduced me to Porcaro’s groove years ago and I’ve always marveled at how easy and tight he made his work sound. My dad tried to teach me Rosanna and always laughed at how it stumped a lot of the 80s hair metal guys (he was one of them)! Lido Shuffle is easily my favorite drum beat of all time so thanks for that! 👏🏻
    Now, how about a video on some Nicko McBrain!!! Please! Haha

  • @groovekingmuzz2699
    @groovekingmuzz2699 4 роки тому +5

    Some drummers said the first time they heard this song(Lido Shuffle),they thought the snare drum was an echoplex effect..Mike Baird and others said they had no idea it was his ghost strokes..

  • @part1801
    @part1801 2 роки тому

    Jeff Porcaro was one of the drummers that my drum teacher gave me lessons to. I have my transcription notes from Rosanna...everyone can take something from his time and feel especially.

  • @Constantijn09
    @Constantijn09 4 роки тому +65

    Night by Night of Steely Dan’s Pretzel Logic Album, Jeff is killing It on that track

    • @StephenTaylorDrums
      @StephenTaylorDrums  4 роки тому +8

      Constantijn Prijs gotta go listen to that one

    • @vezinam58
      @vezinam58 4 роки тому +2

      I thought that was Jim Gordon. Well either way it’s a great tune! 👍

    • @roelkuiper9919
      @roelkuiper9919 4 роки тому +3

      Great choice-I agree! That was actually the only track Jeff played on on Pretzel Logic, I believe. The rest of the album was the great Jim Gordon.

    • @discovolante777
      @discovolante777 4 роки тому +4

      @@roelkuiper9919 Jeff also plays double drums with Gordon on "Parker's Band". Left channel, by the sound of it..?

    • @roelkuiper9919
      @roelkuiper9919 4 роки тому

      Henrik Hemlin Ooh... I must give that a closer listen! Thx !

  • @jasonfoster9153
    @jasonfoster9153 4 роки тому

    Always pro, funny, & educational. The best part of presenting songs & grooves like this is for people checking you out. They may never have heard these examples & you bring them to our attention to expand our repertoire! Kudos & thanks again Stephen!
    Later.
    JF

  • @RandyHanley
    @RandyHanley 4 роки тому +2

    one of the few guys on UA-cam that does not have their drums processed to oblivion. Love your videos and unprocessed reality!

  • @raymondm4441
    @raymondm4441 4 роки тому +2

    Highway 5- The Blessing. Great song with Jeff's unmistakable groove.

  • @DolkkarToyznstuff
    @DolkkarToyznstuff 4 роки тому +2

    Excellent video. Jeff was such an amazing player, no wonder he was chosen to play with so many great artists. His playing and drumming persona a surely missed.

  • @amedeekingchef6552
    @amedeekingchef6552 4 роки тому +5

    Best teacher ever! Finally a Master who sings the notes!! Excellent recording!
    I finnally understand what happens in these songs.😃

  • @sethcashman1011
    @sethcashman1011 3 роки тому

    I find myself returning to this video quite a bit. Back again, as it is a couple days after Jeff's birthday and I've been on a bit of a Porcaro bender. Great choices for the Top Five. You play and break down these grooves so beautifully. As one who got to know JP a bit later in his life, I'm pretty sure he would've loved this - and that he really would've dug what you're doing in general.

  • @franallas3649
    @franallas3649 3 роки тому

    Gaucho!!! The restraint with the tempo and his amazing fills, just the right amount of flash. Dynamics are amazing!!!

  • @rick3747
    @rick3747 4 роки тому

    I have been into Toto and Boz since 1978.
    I have enjoyed Jeff's shuffles and his choice to let the cymbals ring over the bar line......
    Good for you, These Chains, Wings of Time.......just a few of my favs.....
    My holy drum trinity---- Porcaro, Bonham and Purdie.

  • @thekontza
    @thekontza 4 роки тому +4

    Gypsy Train and Jake to the Bone from Toto's Kingdom of Desire are among two of my favourite beats. Especially Gypsy Train's intro.

  • @josephchambers3394
    @josephchambers3394 4 роки тому +6

    "Night time in the switching yard" from Warren Zevon's Excitable Boy is my favorite.

  • @malcspring448
    @malcspring448 4 роки тому +2

    Brilliant Stephen. Absolutely love Jeff. One of my favourite drummers of all time. 100% kudos.

  • @murphybuford2075
    @murphybuford2075 4 роки тому

    Very good, love what you did,thanks for sharing!! Awesome drummer you are!!

  • @MauFerrusca
    @MauFerrusca 4 роки тому

    Excellent sound mixing for your video, man. Great work.

  • @gmoney1592
    @gmoney1592 4 роки тому +7

    Jeff Porcaro . Is a great drummer and in my opinion he’s very underrated. So I’m glad you are bringing some of his material to us. This is good stuff. And I’m looking forward to practicing and learning these grooves. As always thanks Stephen

    • @StephenTaylorDrums
      @StephenTaylorDrums  4 роки тому

      Gary C. You bet Gary! 👊🏻

    • @canturgan
      @canturgan 4 роки тому +2

      I don't think he's underrated, he's all over the net. Ringo is underrated by musicians and overrated by Beatles fans. My opinion is that he slotted into that band perfectly.

    • @gmoney1592
      @gmoney1592 4 роки тому +2

      Pete i agree. I just think he doesn’t get the recognition he deserves.he should be mentioned with all the great drummers

  • @RorRiiZzLE
    @RorRiiZzLE 4 роки тому +2

    Jeff Porcaro really made me focus on one handed 16th note practice because of his grooves. They also force a good amount of limb independence imo.

  • @MrMrh1958
    @MrMrh1958 4 роки тому +17

    Ruby baby by Donald Fagen Nightfly album. He was a master of the one hand 16th note groove, smooth as silk!✌️

    • @StephenTaylorDrums
      @StephenTaylorDrums  4 роки тому +1

      Burton Bradstock indeed he was. That track is so slick

    • @MrMrh1958
      @MrMrh1958 4 роки тому +2

      The push on the kick! Always puts a different slant on tracks too. Tragic loss!😢

    • @MrMrh1958
      @MrMrh1958 4 роки тому

      Always enjoy your vids Mr T.
      First saw your vid on playing Rock and Roll by Bonzo! You are one of the few who play it properly!✌️

    • @cheezruff
      @cheezruff 4 роки тому

      Constant right hand triplets- so smooth and controlled.

  • @onny6170
    @onny6170 4 роки тому +2

    He is really influencing me..
    Thanks Jeff..

  • @sonicfrogdotnet
    @sonicfrogdotnet 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much for this. When I was first learning to play bass in the mid 80's I focused a lot on Toto songs. Africa was one of the first songs I could kind of play. OK, My version was crude! But it was something. I already loved the musicianship of the band, but as I grew into being a better bass player, I really bonded to what Porcaro did. Who knows... If my little brother hadn't already latched onto drums and was obviously going to be great, maybe I would have done that instead.
    I DO have an electric kit now and am trying to learn... MAN THIS SKILL IS HARD!!!!
    I appreciate you guys even more, if that's even possible. :-)

  • @metallicarocks911
    @metallicarocks911 4 роки тому +3

    Great selection of Porcaro's beats... He sure had a ton of them back in his day, and to only only choose five is quite the task.
    I too loved Porcaro's pocket on Africa... To have the stamina and surgical-like proficiency of his craft... Unbelievable!

  • @bambubi1
    @bambubi1 3 роки тому

    Nice break down! this guy has the heart of a teacher. If you couldn't figure it out for yourself this is the way to teach it

  • @donniecastleman5701
    @donniecastleman5701 4 роки тому +1

    Wow, 11:46 is my favorite part, I play bass but I'm a HUGE fan of drums of course! Great job.

  • @Thenorthsace
    @Thenorthsace 4 роки тому +3

    One of the best live drummers when he was with us, and he didn't do drum solo's just great drum fills. And it's simple but i love the fills in the song waiting for your love.

    • @StephenTaylorDrums
      @StephenTaylorDrums  4 роки тому +2

      Zed Leppelin his fills were always so perfect for the tune

    • @Thenorthsace
      @Thenorthsace 4 роки тому +1

      100% agree one of my all time favorite drummers and TOTO are one of my all time bands. Love them so much i called my cat TOTO 😅

  • @deancooper6300
    @deancooper6300 4 роки тому +6

    Jeff was truly an amazing drummer with a " feel"for the groove you cant learn or buy. He was taken well before his time. Check out "Jake to the Bone" live at the Montreax Jazz festival in 1991, its on You Tube. Just amazing.

  • @declanconnor5042
    @declanconnor5042 4 роки тому +3

    To the end on the toto album Fahrenheit is also amazing.. particularly the lovely buzz rolls on the snare at the end

  • @Sam3103s
    @Sam3103s 4 роки тому +1

    I never understood how good of a drummer you are till I watched you high, your sound is perfect. And especially on your 20 fun songs to play your hits are perfect 🔥it got me so into it

  • @ChasingPhotography
    @ChasingPhotography 4 роки тому

    "I Keep Forgettin" "Rosanna" and "Hold the Line" are some of my personal faves of Porcaro's, he makes them pulse along with those ghost note - and dont forget he is th eking of dynamics within a bar.

  • @TD12KX
    @TD12KX 4 роки тому

    Very cool! Great break down, Stephen.

  • @emlix1
    @emlix1 4 роки тому

    Brother, that K hihat sounds incredible. Wonderful lesson too. Thank you!

  • @salthedrummer1
    @salthedrummer1 Рік тому

    Very cool thanks - great teaching!

  • @RubenvanRoonDrumChannel
    @RubenvanRoonDrumChannel 4 роки тому

    Wow good choices ,amazing video , the great Jeff Procaro,

  • @martilab1
    @martilab1 4 роки тому

    great groove and sound..it really helps!!

  • @chadritchey1427
    @chadritchey1427 3 роки тому

    This song taught me my “feather kick” that has served me well for over 30 years

  • @nickburns904
    @nickburns904 4 роки тому +2

    Before the fadeout on IKF and HTL, those bass drum flourishes... Always loved that.

  • @GordonBagshaw-GBEnglishClass
    @GordonBagshaw-GBEnglishClass 4 роки тому +1

    Love your lessons Stephen. Thanks for clarifying how Jeff recorded Low Down.

  • @anderszettergren4302
    @anderszettergren4302 4 роки тому +10

    Difficult to choose. Right now I would say ”New York minute” by Don Henley, ”Mama” with Toto and ”Mother” by Pink Floyd.
    And always Dire Straits track ”Calling Elvis”

    • @markjob7736
      @markjob7736 4 роки тому +1

      I didn't realize he played New York Minute. Thanks for that.

  • @reallyhappenings5597
    @reallyhappenings5597 4 роки тому +6

    I visited Jeff's grave at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery the summer after my father died.

  • @randysmith5147
    @randysmith5147 4 роки тому

    It's Mah-Shong-Gah... Great instructional video. Glad I found your series!

  • @brianmcguire5175
    @brianmcguire5175 Рік тому

    I like how quickly this drum tutor breaks down the groove drum placements. the count, where the respective drum voicing fall within that count etc. Also, notice in his break down of the first shuffle groove. He plays a detail that porcaro also played. Porcaro would accent the right hand hi hat shuffle on the strong beats and even more so with the left hand back beat when struck together. A detail in Jeff's playing that made his grooves have a human touch rather than a mechanical consistency, this detail not missed by this drummer here in his own performing of the parts broken down here. Great job and educational for me personally! Drum sound post production wise not like porcaro s though but don't let that distract from the performance, demonstration and valuable tecahing oresented here. Only mention that as my only caveat as a jealous drummer haha, but earnest student more so. Learned alot from this, got homework now

  • @mdelaubergine8930
    @mdelaubergine8930 4 роки тому

    Excellent tutorial.

  • @clineshaunt
    @clineshaunt 4 роки тому +1

    I loved the drumming on Lowdown. That is one of my favorite Porcaro tracks.

    • @StephenTaylorDrums
      @StephenTaylorDrums  4 роки тому

      Oh man, its so good

    • @clineshaunt
      @clineshaunt 4 роки тому

      @@StephenTaylorDrums have you seen the video of Jeff explaining the Rosanna shuffle?

  • @patrickpeters298
    @patrickpeters298 2 роки тому

    Great video Mr. Stephen! Thank you very much.

  • @yambu007
    @yambu007 4 роки тому +4

    One of the all time greats, and he achieved it purely on grooves and not doing solos when when we think about it. Long list for all the tastes including: Calling Elvis - Dire Straits, Hanky Panky- Madonna, Good for you-Toto, The girl is mine -Michael Jackson and so forth. Happy drumming everyone.

    • @StephenTaylorDrums
      @StephenTaylorDrums  4 роки тому +1

      yambu007 oh he for sure did. I love Georgy Porgy as well

  • @richh9904
    @richh9904 4 роки тому +7

    I'm almost a gezzer. Back in the day we all tried the 16th notes one handed on the hi hat.

  • @Groov3lab
    @Groov3lab 4 роки тому +1

    Love everything Jeff played on, a track by DJ Rogers - love will make it better, added to my many "damn is that jeff" moments.
    Great vid Stephen

  • @richardburrows8044
    @richardburrows8044 4 роки тому

    Thanks Stephen really enjoyed the lesson

  • @vitormaciel5608
    @vitormaciel5608 3 роки тому

    man, your drums sound AMAZING in this vid

  • @funklover24
    @funklover24 4 роки тому

    Brillant video with excellent breakdowns and demonstrations. I would like to add the samba-groove Jeff demonstrates in his video and uses for example in Donald Fagen's "The Goodbye-Look".

  • @scottlurken9667
    @scottlurken9667 2 роки тому

    Nice job!!

  • @thomasnicolaisen7312
    @thomasnicolaisen7312 4 роки тому +1

    Stephen Taylor, your sound and drumming is amazing! In the jungle of great Jeff-grooves, my fav is Toto's "Last night" from the album "XX" Would love to see/hear you break it down.

  • @matthewkung6472
    @matthewkung6472 4 роки тому +6

    Simone by Boz Scaggs is one of my favourites.

  • @daveseretti8492
    @daveseretti8492 4 роки тому +4

    Stephen, thank you so much for sharing the breakdown of these numbers. Sadly I don't read sheet music so It's a pleasure to get the actual details....... Thank you .........Dave from Pittsburgh..

  • @ChrisHaas1
    @ChrisHaas1 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for a great video!! Jeff could unleash the beast within also. Check out the last 30 seconds of Boz Scaggs - Gimme the Goods - whoa, talk about fast hands!! Jeff plays on all of Larry Carlton's first album, Room 335 - lots of great grooves there. I never got to see him play live, but I did meet in once in LA at the PAS Convention - a super nice guy!! RIP

  • @bqzrjx
    @bqzrjx 4 роки тому +11

    The Lido Shuffle is very similar to the beat in Steely Dan's Reelin In the Years

    • @bandfromtheband9445
      @bandfromtheband9445 4 роки тому +2

      Virtually, the same kind of shuffle. It swings well and propels the songs, fer sher....

  • @RGRVIEGAS
    @RGRVIEGAS 4 роки тому +1

    Keep Forgettin is absolutely complex !! Amazing lesson !!

  • @margaretlisansky8478
    @margaretlisansky8478 4 роки тому +3

    Love "Jojo" (Also Boz Scaggs). The stops/tacets/figures are dynamite. Porcaro was my fave (after Gadd). RIP Jeff!

  • @54ever1
    @54ever1 4 роки тому

    Excellent lessons Stephen, great presentation, 5stars plus:)

  • @declanconnor5042
    @declanconnor5042 4 роки тому

    Have a listen to an album by an Irish artist Paul Brady... the album is called ‘trick or treat’ and it is all Jeff ... think many of the tracks also feature world class bassist Freddie Washington who is an absolute groove master. The album is a wonderful ‘drum’ album and for me perfectly showcase Jeff’s wonderful ear and musicality ... ALWAYS serving the song so well and always giving it what it needs and picking his moments wonderfully... this for me, not only his playing, but his instinct and feel to know exactly what the song needs made him so special... a wonderful talent and just a tragedy he was lost to us all so young. A legend

  • @drummerwarrior1
    @drummerwarrior1 4 роки тому

    Nice lesson, mate, thanks!

  • @adolfomendez3249
    @adolfomendez3249 4 роки тому

    Excelente Mi Amigo Stephen Taylor !!!!.....

  • @gracegeek4678
    @gracegeek4678 4 роки тому +12

    Check out the album "Anonymous Confessions of a lunatic friend" by Bryan Duncan...not only do you get Porcaro on drums, but also the phenomenal Nathan East on bass! Great sessions!

    • @loslobos9461
      @loslobos9461 4 роки тому +1

      Grace Geek Excellent album. ‘Walkin’ is my favorite groove.

  • @JabCrossHook27
    @JabCrossHook27 4 роки тому +3

    You all gotta check out Jeff's playing on Ivan Neville's Not Just Another Girl. Again famous super cut-time feel at beginning, continuously ramping to ferocious (hard playing a la Hold The Line) to the end. Drums sound is heavy, too. Peace + hapi vets' day

  • @BillyTwoSquirrels
    @BillyTwoSquirrels 3 роки тому

    That LIdo Shuffle is great! It's subtle but adds so much to the track! I just came across a video of a Boz Scaggs concert. His drummer didn't even attempt the shuffle!!!!! C'Mon Man!!!!

  • @Vup10
    @Vup10 4 роки тому +4

    Awesome video Stephen! Jeff lives on. I would love to hear your thoughts on Jeff's 16th note right hand and finger technique... How did you (and Jeff) achieve the speed, you play with in I Keep Forgeting for instance? I've played along to Toto's record for years (and dug his video) , and it's still a mystery.... Thanx. BTW you must have considered Africa + Georgy Porgy also? :)

  • @robsco1249
    @robsco1249 4 роки тому +2

    Great playing on Tommy Bolin's fantastic record Teaser.

  • @tommonson7153
    @tommonson7153 2 роки тому

    Love your videos. Absolutely loved Jeff Porcaro. Thank you for this detailed breakdown of his genius. I don't expect you to give all your secrets but, I would love to know how you are getting that kick sound?

  • @exed3405sf
    @exed3405sf 4 роки тому +6

    My favorite: Human Touch (Bruce Springsteen 1992, maybe the last sessions by Jeff?)

    • @hichemloucif278
      @hichemloucif278 4 роки тому +1

      It's my best too, Human touch long version

  • @lucabecce1997
    @lucabecce1997 4 роки тому +1

    Hi, very nice video! JP is really my favorite! Another real cool pocket groove is "Gaucho" by Steely dan. Have a good day!

  • @chrisrobinson8163
    @chrisrobinson8163 3 роки тому

    If you listen closely on lido shuffle he does a lot of subtle little shifts, the bass drum pattern changes verse 1 and chorus 1 the way he drops it is some Jedi master stuff

  • @frankiehdrum1
    @frankiehdrum1 4 роки тому +1

    Great video.

  • @josteinknutsen270
    @josteinknutsen270 4 роки тому +29

    I would like to hear your thoughts on "Somewhere tonight" on the album fahrenheit! Its an awesom collab between Castro and porcaro, and the groove is amazing!

    • @nickavenoso7851
      @nickavenoso7851 3 роки тому +1

      That’s one of my favorite Jeff grooves.

  • @daveg4353
    @daveg4353 3 роки тому

    Stephen, love the Mushanga beat