Copeland is one of the few drummers who is pretty much irreplaceable in a band due to his unique style and technique. He’s in there with Bonham, Peart, Moon, Baker and very few others.
Props to all the Foo Fighters for being ready to play basically every popular rock standard from the past 50 years over a few nights. Incredible feat of musical professionalism.
Add in all the emotions they must have had to contend with and it's all the more impressive. This is a great band. Always was and will be. So connected to their fans and great to them.
I love the story Copeland told, about how Taylor had a wardrobe of Police T shirts and would pick a different one every time to come to Stewarts house.
@@weebunny And, I remember when that used to matter. Now you have Jazz / Fusion beasts like Gergo Borlai who murders single strokes with a matched grip but switches every so often to trad. Then you have Metal monsters like Eloy Casagrande who does wrist drops with the stick in between his middle finger and ring finger AND Wanja Groger where it looks matched but his does a alien-like push / pull maneuver that pretty much eliminates the wrist. I will always love and respect Mr. Copeland but drummers like him need to start acknowledging the players that have surpassed him.
@@weebunny He uses a variation of the traditional grip. Rather than holding his left stick between his middle finger and his ring finger, he holds it on the other side of his middle finger, between his middle finger and his index finger.
God, the Rhythmatist is closing in on 70 and he still kicks ass. Flippin that beat... and then dropping back in... killer, ripping fills. The Police were my favorite band. The dude launched the songs into the stratosphere. Taylor loved Stew. Lovely show.
Stewart is such a dude. So goofy. Love his brain, artistry and drum language. His autobiography is one of the best books I've ever read...packed with childhood stories, on the road tales and above all wit. Giggled all the way through. Great company.
I'm a guitar player but I don't care what everyone else is doing if Copeland is playing drums. What a badass. He's in my top 5 of all time. Who are the best drummers ever to all you beautiful people? Taylor lives on forever!
I'm 60 and Stewart Copeland is Top 3 influential in my Book. Copeland Peart Moon Honorable Mention goes to Neal Smith Original Alice Cooper Group Drummer.
@@deadshot4245 Not trying to throw shade at Neil, but he had a very specific feel. It's tiresome to constantly read people putting players on a vertical line of greatness. Music is way broader than that. Neil was great in his own way. Others are too. edit: I agree with your statement.
@@user-oy7gz5bf2h i agree theres so many avenues of art of music. bernard purdie is another beast. same like john bonham, greg bisonette tons of talent
@@deadshot4245 Now that I think of it, Neil was often laid back in his feel while Stewart was famously leaning forward especially live. Still, there is some overlap with their love of percussion beyond the drum set.
Grohl giving huge kudos to a band that was very influencial on his and Taylors young musical lives! Copeland rewrote drumming to popular culture through Sting's songwriting brilliance,Rest In Peace Taylor
I was lucky enough to meet Stewart Copeland back in the mid 90s and shook his hand. His grip was so strong I think he could have broke my hand if he wanted to.
Every once in awhile a musician comes along and reinvents their thinking about an instrument. Stewart Copeland has always been one of those musicians to me. Thank you for your service sir.
Next to you was massive, really good job. Everything she does, that was a bold call :-)...Really pleased to see Stewart Copeland, one of the greatest and most inventive musician ever.
lol The Police songs are near 40 years old now and they are still fresh and of such an elevated quality that even now it is apparent to even the most average listener. I hope Taylor dug this as much as I did. Stuart Copeland is one of the goats
Couldn’t have done a better version of Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic. That was phenomenal. Excellent vocal and musical performance, and to top it off, Stuart Copeland on the drums👍👍
Stewart is the epitome of a LEGEND. That was emotional for me, to see Stewart after all these years still blasting his kit, after being mesmerised by him back in the late 70’s/early 80’s to the point where I started playing drums in 1982….its so great to see him still pushing it . Live long Mr Copeland ❤
I love Nirvana, I love The Foo Fighters, I love The Police. Stuart Copeland is amazing. Not just for his awesome talent but for perfoming in this tribute. Thanks for the video!
They're playing songs Sting wrote and Stuart had an ego too, there's rarely not a band leader driving rehearsals, and what did Copeland do after The Police?, not much.
STEWART COPELAND! One of Taylor’s idols. Just another great drummer from that nite. YES that’s the guy like Dave said. What a treat. It sounded unbelievable. Now I know why they chose the forum and the history that goes with the venue. Thank you Stewart and Taylor for the great memories.
@@sf5912 Thank you for reminding me, Phil was on my mind that night wondering who would be there, and I forgot that he wasn't there : ( I wish he was in a better place, seems like he may have issues that make him a recluse/homebody?
@@deanpetterson1664 he is just getting old ...I know he was having arthritis issues and could not play anymore. Roger Taylor, Copeland and Collins were Taylor's big influences. Neil was more of in awe of drummer...
@@matthijsclaessen8152 Danny is clearly a brilliant drummer but he made a few mistakes. Very noticeable at the start....he misses a note. But fair enough this is the professor he is trying to emulate.
100%. So much attack; I dont hear that from other drummers so much, although police songs seem to leave space for the drums to sound, so perhaps that helps.?
Copeland's blinding smile is wonderful -- but, for the uninitiated, I hope the good guy act doesn't deter you from finding out just what kind of an absolute monster on the kit you're seeing. And as a drummer since I was 14 and a fan since before then, I found it cool to see him cool to the adulation and refocus on what he wanted to do -- not letting runaway stardom live life for him. I'm sure that isn't easy at all.
I remember seeing Foo Fighters play this song with Stewart Copeland in that very building back in 2007. Taylor was on vocals. That was a treat to see in person. Taylor was an amazing person who i had amazing interactions with, and he's dearly missed. RIP.
I think the Foo Fighters could do a lot worse that to ask Stuart Copeland to stand in for Taylor Hawkins in the medium term (if they haven’t already). The two drummers were good friends. This isn’t the first time Copeland and the Foo fighters have played together. And not only is Stewart Copeland an astonishingly good drummer, (with perfect chops for the FF sound) not only does he have energy levels that most seventeen year olds would find it difficult to keep up with, but emotionally he has everything you might want in a favorite older brother. A very stabilizing presence. And Dave Ghrol especially would need that right now. They are already a multi generational band. My guess is that if asked he would say yes. As a fan I would be excited about that.
I feel at a loss that all I can come up with for words is….this is just too freaking cool!!! I wish I had something more substantial to add but this is just pure, raw, bad assness!!!!
Después de escuchar por más de 40 años música copeland vas a ser siempre insuperable, me pones piel de gallina como cuando tenia 11 años, Chapeux Taylor que dios te tenga en su gloria y grac8as por tu arte 🙏
This definitely was one of the highlights! I don't know why it's not being blasted more. Come on....its Stewart Copeland drumming to one of the Best Police songs out there!
Mesmerising stuff from Stewart. Grew up listening to the Police - his playing used to make me rewind that cassette over and over again. Thank you Boss.
Stewart Copeland é um fenômeno na bateria. É o único baterista da história que consegue se destacar, facilmente, mais que os guitarristas e vocalistas. Copeland é um poeta da bateria. É um gênio, muito dedicado, e com imenso amor pelo que faz. Você concorda ?
Copeland: An iconic drummer who SURVIVED. Man ... He does things that drummers just don't do. It's not speed. It's feel, and syc. It's soul. It's amazing. I'm a drummer and I can mimic just about about anybody give enough practice .. not Copeland; forget it. About the best compliment I can give any drummer. There's a reason why John Bonham took notice of him before is untimely death.
Want to know how good The Police were? Foo Fighters and the lead singer for Yes sound like a garage band playing their music. Drummer was dead on, though
Copeland is one of the few drummers who is pretty much irreplaceable in a band due to his unique style and technique. He’s in there with Bonham, Peart, Moon, Baker and very few others.
I was about to say exactly the same thing. About those very drummers. And about Copeland. Actual geniuses.
Agree 100 percent. You’ve just named my top five drummers, Copeland is one of the irreplaceables for sure.
@StewartCopland is still such a bad-ass.. Always in my top 3.. :) -Geno@Strawhorse lil known band outta Boston ;)
Don't forget Bozio
I'd argue Ian Paice goes there as well.
I honestly believe that Pat Smears smiles can bring about World peace.
I agree totally.
Crazy to think that is the same angelic face that was in the Germs. It always makes me happy to see him smile.
They all look like they are very much enjoying this set, Rami Jaffee on keys is certainly digging Every Little Thing.
He has Keith Richards Disease. He is gonna outlive them all. I believe his first frontman died in 1980. Eons ago
Of course he is smiling. Average guitarist at best ..probably can't believe his life as a rock star. Won the lottery!
Props to all the Foo Fighters for being ready to play basically every popular rock standard from the past 50 years over a few nights. Incredible feat of musical professionalism.
Add in all the emotions they must have had to contend with and it's all the more impressive. This is a great band. Always was and will be. So connected to their fans and great to them.
I love the story Copeland told, about how Taylor had a wardrobe of Police T shirts and would pick a different one every time to come to Stewarts house.
The fact that Taylor was able to be such good friends with one of his drumming idols is so wholesome
respect .. returned here
Stewart Copeland to drummers is GOAT! He inspired millions! Let’s not forget how he holds the sticks, a stick master!
Like Dave said "that's the guy" !!!!! Mind BLOWN BOOOOOOOM! LOL DMAO
He uses traditional grip, a style that goes back hundreds of years and is often used by jazz drummers. Most rock drummers use matched grip.
@@weebunny And, I remember when that used to matter. Now you have Jazz / Fusion beasts like Gergo Borlai who murders single strokes with a matched grip but switches every so often to trad. Then you have Metal monsters like Eloy Casagrande who does wrist drops with the stick in between his middle finger and ring finger AND Wanja Groger where it looks matched but his does a alien-like push / pull maneuver that pretty much eliminates the wrist. I will always love and respect Mr. Copeland but drummers like him need to start acknowledging the players that have surpassed him.
@@weebunny He uses a variation of the traditional grip. Rather than holding his left stick between his middle finger and his ring finger, he holds it on the other side of his middle finger, between his middle finger and his index finger.
blows goats
We lost the "Professor" but we certainly still have the "Scholar" of percussion and he's throwing it down here 🤘🤘
God, the Rhythmatist is closing in on 70 and he still kicks ass. Flippin that beat... and then dropping back in... killer, ripping fills. The Police were my favorite band. The dude launched the songs into the stratosphere. Taylor loved Stew. Lovely show.
People forget what an insane badass Copeland is...
Not at all...Dude is a certified LEGEND and has been for multiple decades....
@@paolo-n2000 Yes sir.
he looks great
I haven't forgotten. Copeland and Peart, my two favourite drummers.
Yep -- incredible
I was a drummer for many yrs. Copeland isnt mentioned enough - hes right up there.
If you're a drummer, you're born a drummer, and you're a drummer for life. You don't just do it for a while and then quit.
@@alanduncan1980 i recently sat back down at a kit first time in 40 yrs. A little rusty on the fills but still can keep a 4/4
Excellent, great to hear a Police song live in this type of setting especially with Stuart on percussion
*Stewart
@@jumpinjojo my bad, i have a nephew that spells it this way its ingrained :)
@@jumpinjojo 🤣
70 years old. Unbelievable. Stewart Copeland is a ninja.
Stewart is such a dude. So goofy. Love his brain, artistry and drum language. His autobiography is one of the best books I've ever read...packed with childhood stories, on the road tales and above all wit. Giggled all the way through. Great company.
Accidental mushroom omelet in Bali? With which celebrity? Someone from SNL? Fun book.
@@williamgriffith6061 The fact that he calls Sting 'Stingo' throughout the book cracks me up. I LOVE Stewart end of story!
Bjorn Borg did a great job singing "Everything She Does is Magic".
With Ted Danson backing him up on drums.
@@lashedbutnotleashed1984you mean the guy who played drums on the original track?
I'm a guitar player but I don't care what everyone else is doing if Copeland is playing drums. What a badass. He's in my top 5 of all time. Who are the best drummers ever to all you beautiful people? Taylor lives on forever!
I'm 60 and Stewart Copeland is Top 3 influential in my Book.
Copeland
Peart
Moon
Honorable Mention goes to Neal Smith
Original Alice Cooper Group Drummer.
Bonham, Copeland, Bruford, Chris Tsagakis, Jon Theodore, Josh Freese, Josh Eppard
Those are my favorites anyway.
Yes! Copeland is such a wizard on the drums and an amazing musician. One of my all time favorites.
Not only is Stuart Copeland 1 of my BIGGEST INFLUENCE on the drums but this was 1 of the most PURE AND DYNAMIC performances of the night I've seen!
that man is on the same level as Neil Peart just in a different way
@@deadshot4245 Not trying to throw shade at Neil, but he had a very specific feel. It's tiresome to constantly read people putting players on a vertical line of greatness. Music is way broader than that. Neil was great in his own way. Others are too. edit: I agree with your statement.
@@user-oy7gz5bf2h i agree theres so many avenues of art of music. bernard purdie is another beast. same like john bonham, greg bisonette tons of talent
@@deadshot4245 Now that I think of it, Neil was often laid back in his feel while Stewart was famously leaning forward especially live. Still, there is some overlap with their love of percussion beyond the drum set.
You could at least spell his name correctly.
Grohl giving huge kudos to a band that was very influencial on his and Taylors young musical lives! Copeland rewrote drumming to popular culture through Sting's songwriting brilliance,Rest In Peace Taylor
I was lucky enough to meet Stewart Copeland back in the mid 90s and shook his hand. His grip was so strong I think he could have broke my hand if he wanted to.
Every once in awhile a musician comes along and reinvents their thinking about an instrument. Stewart Copeland has always been one of those musicians to me. Thank you for your service sir.
with the soundtrack to prove it
Next to you was massive, really good job. Everything she does, that was a bold call :-)...Really pleased to see Stewart Copeland, one of the greatest and most inventive musician ever.
"Stewart Copeland, one of the greatest and most inventive musician ever." no. where do you non players come up with this stuff?
Stewart probably loved playing that version of Next To You since the singer didn't tell him to slow down! Heh
Would love to hear Stewart play with Rush
lol The Police songs are near 40 years old now and they are still fresh and of such an elevated quality that even now it is apparent to even the most average listener. I hope Taylor dug this as much as I did. Stuart Copeland is one of the goats
Couldn’t have done a better version of Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic. That was phenomenal. Excellent vocal and musical performance, and to top it off, Stuart Copeland on the drums👍👍
Stewart is the epitome of a LEGEND. That was emotional for me, to see Stewart after all these years still blasting his kit, after being mesmerised by him back in the late 70’s/early 80’s to the point where I started playing drums in 1982….its so great to see him still pushing it . Live long Mr Copeland ❤
Stuart Copeland heavily affected my playing and he is a true master of the art of percussion. 💪🙌
STEWART!
Every great band has a great drummer. No exceptions. Sometimes they got a legend.
Stuart is still absolutely killing it!
It's STEWART... but yes!
Top five drummer.Stuart changed drumming in rock with the reggae,and beat changes.just one of the goats.
Copeland is a legend, born to play drums, absolutely stunning
I love Nirvana, I love The Foo Fighters, I love The Police. Stuart Copeland is amazing. Not just for his awesome talent but for perfoming in this tribute. Thanks for the video!
Stewart Copeland’s smile is that of a man so glad to just jam without Sting’s fucking big ego in the way!
They're playing songs Sting wrote and Stuart had an ego too, there's rarely not a band leader driving rehearsals, and what did Copeland do after The Police?, not much.
STEWART COPELAND! One of Taylor’s idols. Just another great drummer from that nite. YES that’s the guy like Dave said. What a treat. It sounded unbelievable. Now I know why they chose the forum and the history that goes with the venue. Thank you Stewart and Taylor for the great memories.
Copeland, Taylor, and Peart were good friends. 'nuff said.
Only missing Phil Collins...who I believe was another big influence in his drumming. It is why he liked to use concert toms. RIP Taylor.
@@sf5912 Thank you for reminding me, Phil was on my mind that night wondering who would be there, and I forgot that he wasn't there : ( I wish he was in a better place, seems like he may have issues that make him a recluse/homebody?
@@deanpetterson1664 he is just getting old ...I know he was having arthritis issues and could not play anymore. Roger Taylor, Copeland and Collins were Taylor's big influences. Neil was more of in awe of drummer...
I hope to have Stuarts positive spirit when I'm his age!!!!
I love copelands drumming you can just hear it and know its him no matter what.
His bell shots are as loud and meaningful today as they ever were!
And the rim shots, and the poignant snare cracks. Unreal.
What dave has done for drummers and music is just insurmountable
Wow, what a drummer Stewart is! And what great songs were by the Police! Chills over my whole body! 👏👏👏
For those who don’t know yet, the singer who joined them for the second song is Jon Davidson, new singer for “Yes”. Incredible job.
I didn't. And though he wasn't Sting, I'm certain he did a better job than Dave would have done. Good call, Dave.
@@voltaire6668 Jon Davidson was best friends with Taylor.
@@thomasdemartino6109 Well, then all the more appropriate.
I always admired Stuart Copeland's amazing playing...So freaking good!
*Stewart
Ted Danson really doesn't get enough credit. The man is talented!
That snare!
What's wrong with his snare? (Tama signature SC145)
Stewart Copeland being the best drummer of the whole night!
Sadly no in my opinion. I am a massive fan of his but definitely not the best. Watch Matt, Chad and Josh. Thought they were excellent.
@@sf5912 you forgot Danny?
However Stewart belongs in that list.
imho of course…
@@matthijsclaessen8152 Danny is clearly a brilliant drummer but he made a few mistakes. Very noticeable at the start....he misses a note. But fair enough this is the professor he is trying to emulate.
@@matthijsclaessen8152 Stewart was a bit too frantic. He missed cymbals in his performance. That is normal if you are a bit rusty. You lose control.
@@sf5912 true. (Did the professor ever play Tool though… and if he did: where can I find it.)
Stewyyyyy 🥰🤟🥁 That snap and syncopation is so distinguishable Stewart ! FREAKING LOVE IT !
100%. So much attack; I dont hear that from other drummers so much, although police songs seem to leave space for the drums to sound, so perhaps that helps.?
@@dwhite3511 Definitely helps.
Amazing!! Amazing!! Amazing!!
The power of Copeland is amazing! Great!
Stuart still has it!! I missed his drumming!!
Copeland inspired so many drummers..👏👏🤘
Stewart with the obligatory appreciation to the fans on his side of the stage...love it, great video
I’m feeling Stuart’s influence on Taylor’s drum in “Generator” strongly.
Stuart is one of drum idols of Taylor definitely.
*Stewart
Stewart..., what a BEAST! 😎
I saw Stewart Copeland in 1983 with the Police. My favorite all time drummer.
Copeland's blinding smile is wonderful -- but, for the uninitiated, I hope the good guy act doesn't deter you from finding out just what kind of an absolute monster on the kit you're seeing. And as a drummer since I was 14 and a fan since before then, I found it cool to see him cool to the adulation and refocus on what he wanted to do -- not letting runaway stardom live life for him. I'm sure that isn't easy at all.
Stuart has the verve! He never seems strained. A phenomenal live drummer ...
FF a are the greatest cover band in the world. True music lovers , RIP Taylor
This is magic. Thanks for the upload 🙏👍😁🤘
Dude! Thankyou so much for these uploads!! Been watching them all morning. Great job!
A bunch of savages on stage! That keyboard player KILLED it - savage chops
Most definitely!!
When I was in high school, I wanted to sing like Chrissie Hynde with Stewart Copeland as my boyfriend.
I remember seeing Foo Fighters play this song with Stewart Copeland in that very building back in 2007. Taylor was on vocals. That was a treat to see in person. Taylor was an amazing person who i had amazing interactions with, and he's dearly missed. RIP.
What a version of Every Little Thing She Does is Magc. Impeccable!
Thank you so much for sharing this.
I think the Foo Fighters could do a lot worse that to ask Stuart Copeland to stand in for Taylor Hawkins in the medium term (if they haven’t already). The two drummers were good friends. This isn’t the first time Copeland and the Foo fighters have played together. And not only is Stewart Copeland an astonishingly good drummer, (with perfect chops for the FF sound) not only does he have energy levels that most seventeen year olds would find it difficult to keep up with, but emotionally he has everything you might want in a favorite older brother. A very stabilizing presence. And Dave Ghrol especially would need that right now. They are already a multi generational band. My guess is that if asked he would say yes. As a fan I would be excited about that.
Honestly think his kid is going to do it
@@hughjoelcock7145 Well sure, that would be fine too!
@@francispower1418 yep, I’m fine with it!
I feel at a loss that all I can come up with for words is….this is just too freaking cool!!! I wish I had something more substantial to add but this is just pure, raw, bad assness!!!!
Después de escuchar por más de 40 años música copeland vas a ser siempre insuperable, me pones piel de gallina como cuando tenia 11 años, Chapeux
Taylor que dios te tenga en su gloria y grac8as por tu arte 🙏
Stuart Copeland....incredible.
My God, Copeland.
ONE OF THE BEST : GOAT COPELAND 🔥👍🤩😎
Bloody brilliant seeing Dave cover a police song with Stuart on 🥁 s
Geez to see and hear Stewart play is epic So Cool ...
This definitely was one of the highlights! I don't know why it's not being blasted more. Come on....its Stewart Copeland drumming to one of the Best Police songs out there!
One of my all time favorite drummers since I was a kid... he still looks and plays great. So unique....
Wow Stuart Copeland is an amazing percussionist , his style is unmatchable
*Stewart
They are all having a blast playing together for their love of Taylor. ❤
"Awesome Performance"
Gave me chills.
Copeland is unique and still hitting hard. Great version of every little thing, it's become probably my favourite Police song
Mesmerising stuff from Stewart. Grew up listening to the Police - his playing used to make me rewind that cassette over and over again. Thank you Boss.
Incredible
huge drummer, with a unique style, one of my favorites along with Bonzo and master Bill bruford
LEGEND
Stewies still got his MOJO BABY...YEAH BABY !! ❤✌👏👏👏👏👏👏
Brilliant!
Stewart Copeland é um fenômeno na bateria. É o único baterista da história que consegue se destacar, facilmente, mais que os guitarristas e vocalistas. Copeland é um poeta da bateria. É um gênio, muito dedicado, e com imenso amor pelo que faz. Você concorda ?
¡Joder! Stewart es una maldita maquina asesina, un baterista completo y en su máxima expresión, con un estilo bastante único, no hay otro como el.
I can just see Sting wincing somewhere. And Taylor laughing his ass off!
But most of all... go Stuart! That rocked.
Stewart.
Stuart Copeland is one hell of a drummer
Hell yes!!!
So great you don'teven know how to spell his name.
Props to the FooFighters for all their awesome talent 🤘
Genius!!!🇦🇷❤️🇦🇷
Stuart had more fun in 8 minutes than I’ve had in my entire life
Nate is there holding it down for everybody. Amazing.
Wow impresionante el señor cooperland pese a su edad tiene una resistencia admirable
Copeland: An iconic drummer who SURVIVED. Man ... He does things that drummers just don't do. It's not speed. It's feel, and syc. It's soul. It's amazing. I'm a drummer and I can mimic just about about anybody give enough practice .. not Copeland; forget it. About the best compliment I can give any drummer. There's a reason why John Bonham took notice of him before is untimely death.
Copeland should get an award for being the hardest hitting drummer haha it really makes his Tom’s sound amazing and I love the swing in his playing.
Stuart Copeland!! Epic!!!
Thanks so much for the post.
I had horror things to say to you but hey it’s 4 AM in Nebraska when you’re stoned it just doesn’t go well
Want to know how good The Police were? Foo Fighters and the lead singer for Yes sound like a garage band playing their music. Drummer was dead on, though
Copeland è un fenomeno....
Stuart Copeland-my favorite drummer!
Damn that was impressive the whole way through!
Awsome
Stuart is a massively talented drummer, and certainly puts them drums through it.....