My guy. You always kill it Fred. Seen him live several times and he is a monster on stage. Not human. A true showman. He can play keys and sing too. I always tell him he is a machine and not human. He is so humble and down to earth. He laughs and says thanks AJ. I'm just using what God gave me. Congrats. thought you won for sure and not because I know you. Skills and passion.
Fred should've won hands down!!!!!! the control, the ascents and his style, along with his ability to put drum anyone is what makes him apart of the greatest period.
You gotta think about how smoothly Pacpaco's solo was compared to the others. His transitions were, in my opinion, above any of the other contestants. That's one of the main things these judges look for.
Whenever these results come in I usually ignore the "he shouldn't have won, he got robbed, etc" type comments....not this year...Fred's a phenomenal player, how did he not win?????
This guy should have been the winner, no question about it! Interesting drumming, exceptional technique with identity, musicality and showmanship with explosive energy, brings my thoughts back to Buddy. Fred Boswell Jr. is a name I will keep in mind.
WHAT!?? Wow. I guess I didn’t read the title and just assumed he won. Cuz damn this is tight. Better than any of the winning solos I’ve watched by FAR.
Fred, like all of the contestants, is a great player but the video doesn't do it justice. We were there and it was much better in person. Our only issue with "drum offs" and other competitions is we wish we could see their playing in a full band setting that would include a solo segment.
Fred Boswell or Anthony Burns should've won. How the hell do you give the win to someone that Plagiarizes a former winner of this competition and yet even the plagiarized parts plus his own parts are still worst than Fred Boswell and Anthony Burns? This is some bullsh*t... The judges are idiots and this competition has lost its credibility.
it is amazing how you have to actually play your drums in a drum solo when you aren't required to play noise on the octashit for half your solo isn't it?
can any of you drummers out there see the difference in this drummer? any? ok i will give you a minute... any takers?..... hhmm alright i will tell you. continuity of an idea. he would build something up and let it peak and trough where it should, whilst displaying chops and multi patterns... everyone else is cutting and pasting everywhere without continuity and so drumming loses its ancient healing quality - which is trance. fred here is following the heart beat.
dave thompson he had a real presentation. Smooth transitions. Great dynamics which took everybody in a journey, and great control. Very clean and still be a showman
Dave Thompson best comment here. I heard hundreds of drum solos, but only a handful impress me. This man's performance certainly did. And I asked myself what is he doing different. I knew it had to do with his approach, yet I couldn't dig up the words, until I read your comment.
AS HIS RELATIVE I HAVE TO AGREE... IT'S TIME FOR HIM TO TAKE THIS MORE SERIOUSLY AND PUT DOWN THESE SIDE JOB GIGS. NO REASON HE SHOULDN'T BE ON TOUR WITH A FEW DIFFERENT PPL RIGHT NOW
Saw this cat 'cause of Matt Garstka, Dude has some serious skills, crazy that he's not more famous(maybe he is?) Would like to see more of him, but coverage of him is limited(He's probs humble AF) Anywho, fantastic playing on his part. And thanks for sharing this brilliance.
I've loved this guy ever since watching him in old gospel chops sheds.
big facto
Me too !
So musical. One of the most unique Drum-Off performances ever. Totally inspiring.
This is the winner, without a doubt.
This guy has been in like 3 grand finals. Still can't believe he hasn't won one. love his style and everything about his playing.
That ride snare combo in the beginning had me going. This guy is smooth as ever. What talent.
Everything about this solo is tasteful 🔥 and Fred deserved to win!
My guy. You always kill it Fred. Seen him live several times and he is a monster on stage. Not human. A true showman. He can play keys and sing too. I always tell him he is a machine and not human. He is so humble and down to earth. He laughs and says thanks AJ. I'm just using what God gave me. Congrats. thought you won for sure and not because I know you. Skills and passion.
Those Tama star drums and Meinl cymbals sound fuckin insanely good. God damnnnn. And Fred always kills it.
Andy Ham idk if it was the drums or two different ppl EQing those kits. That star setup sounds 100x's better than those Yams.
AJ Woodson def gotta be the Drums. Tama star drums are insane. These drums are unreal.
Fred should've won hands down!!!!!! the control, the ascents and his style, along with his ability to put drum anyone is what makes him apart of the greatest period.
great.... another performance that did better than the winner(my opinion)
Jonathan Esparza Its hard to be just your opinion when its already a well known fact.(My Opinion)
TheNamelessYeti sure I guess, I Just didn't want to offend anyone, you know how people get nowadays
Jonathan Esparza TRUE
You gotta think about how smoothly Pacpaco's solo was compared to the others. His transitions were, in my opinion, above any of the other contestants. That's one of the main things these judges look for.
Joey Strano you mean how sloppy
He should have been the winner! So much talent and humbleness! Go Boswell!
Absolutely outstanding. Hands down. He should have taken the trophy.
Absolutely incredible and magnificent performance.
so much better then the winner. sorry fred, you should have had it this year.
His stick definition is fantastic - practically note is played beautifully. He's just outstanding.
Whenever these results come in I usually ignore the "he shouldn't have won, he got robbed, etc" type comments....not this year...Fred's a phenomenal player, how did he not win?????
This guy should have been the winner, no question about it! Interesting drumming, exceptional technique with identity, musicality and showmanship with explosive energy, brings my thoughts back to Buddy. Fred Boswell Jr. is a name I will keep in mind.
fred won it for me !!!!
He DID win in that he is now John Sykes new drummer... w/ a tour in the works. 2019!!
Fred IS THE REAL DEAL!
Umm.... How didn't this dude win???????
that's exactly what the fuck i was thinking! lol
i knowwwww duuude this guy's amazing
Justin Swiney thank you
WHAT!?? Wow. I guess I didn’t read the title and just assumed he won. Cuz damn this is tight. Better than any of the winning solos I’ve watched by FAR.
Apparantly you need a electronic beat machine to win? this guy is way better than the dude who won too
True winner.
very free flowing arrangement...great dynamics. made the winners solo look one D
He is truly a man of many faces
how tf did he not win like dude!
how da heck did HE not win??
I think I a am seeing here a new drumming star comming up. Excellent. Perfection , Creativity, Dinamics....Flow , Amazing!
Simply amazing. Great hair control.
What where the judges thinking? Everyone is way better than the winner, especially this insane guy
Fred Boswell Jr. is by far the best of all the finalists, way better than the guy that won in my opinion.
FRED!! WINNER IN A REAL DRUMMERS WORLD
AND he makes it look easy!
Beautiful. Well spoken solo...
Beautiful drumming
That hi-hat footwork dear lord
Finally! Someone without octopad
Huh? No one posted so far used an octopad....
Octopad wasn't allowed this year
Man who is this man man? Absolutely insane
Masterful performance! Dynamic central yo🤘🏾
I really respect the drummers who don't use the Octapad, straight drums, pure 🔥
Best one yet
I actually immediately recognised him not by his appearance but by the way he drums from that drum shed video I watched years ago
It's nice they took off the octopads; I hope they take the go pro vest off next year.
We played at church together here in Phoenix. Imagine getting this on a weekly basis...
So awesome
Woah, amazing.
Fred, like all of the contestants, is a great player but the video doesn't do it justice. We were there and it was much better in person. Our only issue with "drum offs" and other competitions is we wish we could see their playing in a full band setting that would include a solo segment.
fred is a good drummer
this boy is amazing wow keep up the work man
he's a man.
Fred Boswell or Anthony Burns should've won.
How the hell do you give the win to someone that Plagiarizes a former winner of this competition and yet even the plagiarized parts plus his own parts are still worst than Fred Boswell and Anthony Burns?
This is some bullsh*t... The judges are idiots and this competition has lost its credibility.
GRiMHOLD why the fuck are you everywhere. but last time your pfp was orange
GRiMHOLD ikr smh
GRiMHOLD . Kwesi was the best IMO
Great drumming and the kit is exactly how I want my kit to sound. surprised to see it's a Tama drum set.
yes finally Fred gets what he deserves!!! 2nd most slept on Drummer in the game! (Jonathan Davis is the 1st) congratulations Fred Boswell!
Paul Fuller ....dude he lost.
epic AF
2016 is the best drum off year since 2012
Aaron Vasquez I agree!
100%
it is amazing how you have to actually play your drums in a drum solo when you aren't required to play noise on the octashit for half your solo isn't it?
Boswell mainly plays gospel music. he's all groove and feel.
So damn good!
I think they shud let the audience vote next time tho
This is was the best.
This is great!!
Que imaginación goza haciendo lo que sea en la idea de sea yeah men You ar the Best drummer libre como aguila
Its a beast. Great!
How did he not win? Crazy!!!😬
can any of you drummers out there see the difference in this drummer? any? ok i will give you a minute... any takers?..... hhmm alright i will tell you.
continuity of an idea.
he would build something up and let it peak and trough where it should, whilst displaying chops and multi patterns... everyone else is cutting and pasting everywhere without continuity and so drumming loses its ancient healing quality - which is trance.
fred here is following the heart beat.
dave thompson he had a real presentation. Smooth transitions. Great dynamics which took everybody in a journey, and great control. Very clean and still be a showman
Dave Thompson best comment here. I heard hundreds of drum solos, but only a handful impress me. This man's performance certainly did. And I asked myself what is he doing different. I knew it had to do with his approach, yet I couldn't dig up the words, until I read your comment.
Amazing solo,I think he should've won.that stick toss/cymbal hit at the end was BAD ASS
here's your winner
not that Mario guy
Super freaking Clean!!
The other guy may have won the game, but, this guy won the people.
Tama Star kit in orange!!! :)
WINNER!!!!!
YES!!!!!!!!!! great solo!!! AND NO!!!!!!!!!!!! OCTOPAD!!!!!!! FINALLY!!!!
I think it makes sense Boswell didn't win. He's obviously overqualified for this. It's like putting Rodney Mullen in the xgames.
While there are flaws in that analogy, it's so awesome to see a Mullen reference on a drum contest video that I don't even care.
AS HIS RELATIVE I HAVE TO AGREE... IT'S TIME FOR HIM TO TAKE THIS MORE SERIOUSLY AND PUT DOWN THESE SIDE JOB GIGS. NO REASON HE SHOULDN'T BE ON TOUR WITH A FEW DIFFERENT PPL RIGHT NOW
Nice comparison dude 😂
Guys got so much control!!
Went to high school with him great guy great player he should of won easily
Badass!
How did he not win? lol
Damn! 🔥🥁🥁🥁❤🎶
Yo Fred, yo daddy would be PROUD ! ! !
Cool body cam, when do we get to see your footage ?
Pure Excellence on them skins my friend
I performed with Fred the week of July 4th at a few shows in Phoenix. You think its scary to see this on UA-cam? Watch him do it in person.
WOW!!!!!!!!!!
anyone know what ride that is? it kinda looks like the transition ride but I'm not sure
Isaac Van Doren could be a dark ride
That guy was sick
The announcer usually says their name after the performance - I guess Fred became "wow"
This!!!!!!
they should have shot in 60fps 1080 rather than choppy 4k. Especially for drumming
How the heck did this guy lose? He was levels about the winner in ideas and chops.
This dude has the chops, that's for sure. But he also has the musicality make it more 🤔 than just another time in the mill drum solo.
he didn't win because somebody was hit with the stick at the end 😋 that was the cleanest most refined set of the evening.
wondering why fred didn't win this time.
Guys wtf. Where is the 29th.. Been years.. Dammm. Wake up. Start the competition
RIP somebody's eye at the end, with that flying stick 😂
im still trying to figure out how in the hell did this dude lose?????????
Cool
Wtf. I thought Fred was a well known gospel drummer? When i clicked this video I thought he was performing as a special guest not a contestant haha
It made me feel in the jungle... A.M.A.Z.I.G
It needs more cowbell
Amazing. Just glad I didn't scroll down to find the usual bullshit 'he's not that good comments.'
Fuck right on!
Fred boswell - anger bird. 😈
Saw this cat 'cause of Matt Garstka, Dude has some serious skills, crazy that he's not more famous(maybe he is?) Would like to see more of him, but coverage of him is limited(He's probs humble AF) Anywho, fantastic playing on his part. And thanks for sharing this brilliance.
He should have won. He is a way better player the the champion
❤️🔥👍🏾👌🏿
Exotic!
He impressed John Sykes, say no more.