I dunno man the beginning by Dave is absolutely beautiful... The creativity in it blows my mind. Changed the way I thought about the purpose of cymbals.
I've watched this 40 maybe 50 times and still get blown away everytime. Love it when Steve "we're on a mission from" Gadd starts the cowbell rhythm they trade solos over. They all sound incredible!
Just from seeing this video again, you can tell how much more musical steve gadd is with his solos in this video, hes playing a lot less as opposed to his counter parts who are just playing 32nd notes the whole time, he creates fills and licks that actually suit the latin feel that he himself set up in the beginning, and he leaves space so the big bursts of notes sound quicker, we should all strive to play more like gadd, by listening and playing what complements the musical style that we play.
Well said I agree with that too that less is more and its good to let the music breathe and allow for space in the piece and play to what's needed not just play all fast stuff to show off or fill the bar
I can't tell you how many times I watched this fucking amazing performance by three drum gods. One is better than the next. Tears well up. Groove churns inside. Holy fucking shit.
@@voodoovultures3044.... yeah, the good ol' inevitable "bunny wretch" comment...never gets old but stinks a bit already....but easy to spit out no matter what age or IQ...(LORD !!)
@@voodoovultures3044 no he's just not nearly this good and generally overrated. like mentioning him is reserved for comment sections under Whiplash clips.
There is no such thing as the "Best drummer in the world" my hats are off to all these drummers they are all great... studied hard and spent time alone crafting there skills...
syndicateprox I understand what you mean but we can said, these 3 guys are maybe three of the most independance hands and feets of all drummers and for me, that is the best apperance of drumming... to get our hands and feets completly independant (the drummers dream).
to the negative commenters out there, say what you want, but these guys are all really good, and there are allot of other guys out there that are really good also, just appreciate it, and stop trying to act like your opinion is the only one that counts
@@dcmastermindfirst9418 You mean the Thomas Lang with his DOZENS of drums and cymbals and double-stroke rolls who's trying to imitate Buddy Rich's FIVE DRUMS and single-stroke rolls and utterly failing??
@@tiffsaver Lol. Buddy rich is overrated as fuck boyo. Boy oh boy you've really got no clue do you. Thomas lang has surpassed Rich by leaps and bounds. Which dead and irrelevant drummer are you gonna bring up next huh? Neil Peart? Because he sucks by modern standards too. Thomas lang could outplay both him and Rich which his feet too. Guys like Virgil donati, Thomas lang, Dave weckl and Eric Moore shit all over any drummer you think it good. That's not an opinion. You know nothing. Lol. Clown.
@@tiffsaveryou have 0 clue what you’re talking about. drummers have advanced far beyond buddy, that’s what time does. buddy could not keep up with modern drummers. you need to move on.
Bruin Rican A jazz musician dies and goes to Heaven. As he walks toward the pearly gates, he hears the fastest, most amazing drumming he's ever heard. He asks Saint Peter, "Is that Buddy Rich I hear?" Saint Peter says, "No, that's God. He just thinks he's Buddy Rich!"
I agree Buddy Rich was one of the greatest drummers to have ever lived on this earth... but what exactly does that statement even mean? "They don't come anywhere near Buddy Rich." You say that as if music in general is one big competition... it isn't. They are each incredible drummers in their own unique way. Don't compare musicians as if it's a contest.
@ Cleticprinces .....So...Instead of accreditation .... Let's mention someone better so you can justify a negative comment....... well done , Glad we aint friends.
Ask a metal drummer and almost everytime they'll say Gene Krupa, which tell you alot, this guy can't out play my gran-daughter And she mainly plays Sax!!
***** I agree. Only metal drummer that might come close is alex rudinger or luke holland but thats just my opinion. But I think this might be to complex for some people whos only musical experience is a relatives sax to comprehend. What im really wondering though is how the fuck do they do this in suits
Weckl is a cold machine gun, Gadd's cowbell is just gives a visceral need to dance, while Colaiuta's ones are like fire beasts whirling through the air.
Not to burst your bubble but there is no shortage of drummers, most of which are unknown, that could do this on their own including these three drummers here.
this is truly spiritual...........at one point of time the beats are occurring in a spiritual fashion...........this much accuracy and dedication is only possible through many years of hardwork......and gaining such a precise timing and rhythm and most important the melody and sweetness of sound........mankind at its best........
I like how each carved out a different stylistic niche. They complement each other nicely and show some of the range of percussion as a musical instrument, not just a way to keep a beat.
Toujours aussi puissant, ce "Buddy Rich memorial", même en quarante il n avaient pas des drum battles comme celle là ! 10 ans que je ne l'avais pas vue, disque dur perdu depuis longtemps, youtube stocke bien mieux que moi, merci dannyboy
I have seen this video so many times I lost count… It brings tears to my eyes!!! I think if I was in the audience I probably would have had a heart attack 😊
Are you referring to the title? But there are many KINGS!!! Paying your dues, keeping the music real....yeah.....they are 3 of many. THIS IS DA BOMB!!!
What makes Buddy a genius to me was not just his solo ability ( which was unbelievable ) but his playing with and for the big band. He could amazingly play all those complex big band arrrangments from memory and not have any charts to look at. I gather he couldn't read music anyway so to play like he did makes him a drumming genius to my way of thinking.
Certainly, they could duplicate it, generally. They are Masters! They decided on a playing order, a basic,slow groove, and trade 4's over the monstrous groove that Steve sets up after each genius states his opening. This will never get old, this clip!!
As Mr. Gadd shows, sometimes less is more. I'm heading to the basement, break'n my kit down to snare, bass hi-hat and cowbell and grooving! Incredible technique from all three!
This was erupting, and explosive with many surprises at every turn... individual style from seasoned influences, this took me on a rollercoaster ride in a cacophony of well timed chaos, as well as equipment choice to demonstrate their well executed experience...Just when I thought I favored one over the other, the other would surprise me with a different lick, style, or direction. Like to see more vids like this
He was an innovator. The rest now had someone to emulate. His endurance was incredible. His motion was incredibly fluid. His ideas were unbelieveable. And they never stopped. He also read no music and played everything from memory. His ENSEMBLE playing was not human. He knew every part that everyone played. All these guys have the same sound, same licks and they're out of ideas in a few minutes.
You nailed it! What's great about drummers is their style. Buddy is my boyhood hero, but you compare one style better than another. I like them all equally!!
All unique- though think Colaiuta appears to have best “fast twitch” leg muscles with his bass drum pedaling. Sort of like how tennis players, sumo wrestlers, high jumpers can do sudden movements within a limited space. Weckl plays great textures on cymbals and has nice sticking patterns. Gadd uses rudiments, doesn’t depend on speed, has his groove sound. Anyone lucky enough to play with the B Rich Band has impossible shoes to fill. BR was a monster on the kit- of which we’ll likely never see again for a long time. Thanks for posting.
Oh yes..If you start playing guitar, you can play something that the people around you would at least enjoy listening to, in roughly one or two years..But in one or two years you make only noise, if your instrument is drums!
***** Absolutely I understand what your saying. This style of drumming is very advanced and would be far to technical for any rock, metal, reggae or even intermediate drummer to perform. Dave weckle, Buddy rich etc only some of the greatest drummers ever to live. People think just because someone can perform double bass really fast and drum really fast altogether makes them the best? when reality is there is no title you know. I mean if there was a title for the greatest drummer in the world? then 1) who decides who's the greatest? because every person will have their own opinion you know. 2) How would you decide who's the best? and 3) you would have to know and see every drummer in the world, which changes daily as there are new drummers entering the drumming world every day. I really do marvel at these legends and just hope that one day I can become as great as them :-) you should upload some drum solos? I would most enjoy seeing you play. Thanks for your comment!
I am impressed with the precise control they have. Now, imagine how much easier it would be for them, if they did not have to wear a tie and jacket! Awesome playing!!!!
Wonderful stuff. I particular like the way Steve Gadd's drums sound like depth charges. But all three are fantastic. I don't care much about who's better or best--this is music, not baseball. I just like hearing great players play, and these guys are great. Thanks so much for posting this.
I love these guy's ! I'm a drummer too but I just play for church's around town !! They are amazing and this is what keeps me inspired to keep playing is by watching other drummers !! But my favorite drummer is Terry Bozzio with the worlds largest kit !! he is a beast on his set by far...
I've been drumming for over 40 years and I know good drummers when I hear them. These guys are all pros, but Dave Weckyl plays the cleanest. Just look at his stick control and listen to his perfect timing. Perfection! One of the best drummers in the world today. Neil Peart can't touch these guys.
This is kind of a funny story. I'm old and cranky, I admit it. I'm 65 and started music lessons at 7, so I guess been doing it about 55 plus years. We had a block party a cpl weeks ago and the neighbors wanted me to play some. I didn't want to screw with an amp and chord so I got this little Martin 0015. It's a smaller guitar but still full sized. I played a little bit and this neighbor about half my age had been running his mouth all night about musicians. He started saying who was the greatest guitar player and who was the best drummer like lots of people do He kept talking about certain musicians and who could do what and who had what pickups all kinds of crap. I was tuning by ear and thought I was flat on my E and it had carried on down. I handed him my guitar and asked him what he thought. He came back with, 'Oh, I don't play.". I kind of laughed a little and took the guitar back. Afterwards it really bothered me the way I kind of made him feel uncomfortable.I should have said something more like this. "What the fuck makes you think that you have the right to judge anybody on something you can't even begin to do yourself? You don't have the right to even have a fucking opinion." That is what I should have said.
This is the most drumtastic thing i've seen in a long while, wish the camera didnt always switch to the soloing player, id like to see the guy holding the backbeat when hes doing it
Wow, true master drummers. The mentors and inspiration for young drummers of the 80s, 90s and today. To put it in perspective, they've been playing gigs longer than someone like Joey Jordison has been alive lol. For those that don't appreciate this, you really need to spend a few years behind a kit to even begin to comprehend their abilities.
In case you hadn't noticed, most talent gets measured in this world whether you agree it should or not. Gretzky, Orr, Unitas, Montana, Jordan, Erving, Ruth, Maris, Picasso, Dali, Beethoven, Mozart, Ali, Tyson, Hendrix, Clapton, Sinatra, Streisand et al. Someone has to reach the pinnacle and set a standard of excellence to which others should aspire towards. Like it not, it is about who is better than who because that is how the world goes around. Always been this way, always will be.
Two comments, one Dezan, Dylan is a really cool " street performer" drummer with awesome stick tricks but I guarantee even he will admit he's nowhere near the level of these mega professionals . Secondly, Neil Peart is amazing, we all know that, and he IS in these gentlemen's league . Neil truly did himself a disservice when he added those goofy "samples" to his solo. In my opinion it takes away from his enormous talent and pure genius which we've come to love and respect for over 25 years. Inn
I've been for almost 14 years now, and I have to say, Steve Gadd is the best part of this whole video. The other two are still impressive in their own right, but they are a very technical kind of impressive. Gadd, on the other hand, blew the other two out of the water by having a grove right off the bat, which is where, I believe, he shines the best.
I dont know how many times I have watched this, but Steve Gadd always just blows me away. Crazy amount of feeling
Have to agree. While Colliuta and Weckle play, “my dick’s bigger than yours’” Gadd comes along and commits larceny by stealing the show.
absolutely shits on the other two doesnt he, just goes to show, feeling and groove better than fast chops
I dunno man the beginning by Dave is absolutely beautiful... The creativity in it blows my mind. Changed the way I thought about the purpose of cymbals.
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This needs to be retitled as "Kings of Mullets"
absolutely
I've watched this 40 maybe 50 times and still get blown away everytime. Love it when Steve "we're on a mission from" Gadd starts the cowbell rhythm they trade solos over. They all sound incredible!
Just from seeing this video again, you can tell how much more musical steve gadd is with his solos in this video, hes playing a lot less as opposed to his counter parts who are just playing 32nd notes the whole time, he creates fills and licks that actually suit the latin feel that he himself set up in the beginning, and he leaves space so the big bursts of notes sound quicker, we should all strive to play more like gadd, by listening and playing what complements the musical style that we play.
Well said I agree with that too that less is more and its good to let the music breathe and allow for space in the piece and play to what's needed not just play all fast stuff to show off or fill the bar
I can't tell you how many times I watched this fucking amazing performance by three drum gods. One is better than the next. Tears well up. Groove churns inside. Holy fucking shit.
The King of Mullets.
Lol
I love how they all have traditional grip. They are probably the best traditional drumset players I have ever seen.
Never seen Buddy Rich then?
@@voodoovultures3044.... yeah, the good ol' inevitable "bunny wretch" comment...never gets old but stinks a bit already....but easy to spit out no matter what age or IQ...(LORD !!)
@@randomguestobserving6071 You haven't seen him then?
@@voodoovultures3044 Really ??
@@voodoovultures3044 no he's just not nearly this good and generally overrated. like mentioning him is reserved for comment sections under Whiplash clips.
When it was Mr. Gadd's turn he spoke with a groove & feel that is pure genius!!!!
There is no such thing as the "Best drummer in the world" my hats are off to all these drummers they are all great... studied hard and spent time alone crafting there skills...
That's it! I quit! (Gets up off throne, throws sticks on floor, walks away in disgust.)
Swell.
Vinnie at 7:05.INSANE FOOTWORK.
Commented here 15 years ago 😂
Still love this video. Great drumming, mullets flying, lmao.
Yamaha must have been jizzing in their pants that night, a power trio !!
There is no best drummer, everyone has different style just like there is no best singer in the world.
***** He sure as hell was!
syndicateprox I understand what you mean but we can said, these 3 guys are maybe three of the most independance hands and feets of all drummers and for me, that is the best apperance of drumming... to get our hands and feets completly independant (the drummers dream).
syndicateprox Sounds like you want to be a drummer but you suck.
+syndicateprox There may be no best drummer but there are the more famous or the most known drummers.
Aw, gee. I feel the need to hug a tree now.
to the negative commenters out there, say what you want, but these guys are all really good, and there are allot of other guys out there that are really good also, just appreciate it, and stop trying to act like your opinion is the only one that counts
photographerjonathan Thank you!
This is the best drum collab i've ever seen...and i've seen many! Great work gentlemen!
The hair is legendary
No "King of Drummers" list would be complete without Buddy Rich. PERIOD.
tiffsaver ON THE MONEY "TIFF" !!!! His Solo from "West Side Story"? UNBELIEVEABLE! Not one of these guys could handle that!
Thomas lang would kick his ass these days
@@dcmastermindfirst9418
You mean the Thomas Lang with his DOZENS of drums and cymbals and double-stroke rolls who's trying to imitate Buddy Rich's FIVE DRUMS and single-stroke rolls and utterly failing??
@@tiffsaver Lol. Buddy rich is overrated as fuck boyo. Boy oh boy you've really got no clue do you. Thomas lang has surpassed Rich by leaps and bounds. Which dead and irrelevant drummer are you gonna bring up next huh? Neil Peart? Because he sucks by modern standards too. Thomas lang could outplay both him and Rich which his feet too.
Guys like Virgil donati, Thomas lang, Dave weckl and Eric Moore shit all over any drummer you think it good.
That's not an opinion.
You know nothing.
Lol. Clown.
@@tiffsaveryou have 0 clue what you’re talking about. drummers have advanced far beyond buddy, that’s what time does. buddy could not keep up with modern drummers. you need to move on.
Buddy Rich is the GOD of drummers！！
Agreed.
Bruin Rican A jazz musician dies and goes to Heaven. As he walks toward the pearly gates, he hears the fastest, most amazing drumming he's ever heard. He asks Saint Peter, "Is that Buddy Rich I hear?" Saint Peter says, "No, that's God. He just thinks he's Buddy Rich!"
Gene Krupa
Bernie Fynn Gene also a great drummer😊
17 years
Ok, does anyone have any recommendations that can come close to that? as far as Im concerned I have just witnessed near perfection.
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Mike Robin Drums thanks:)
The three of them combined don't come anywhere near the one and only Buddy Rich.
I agree Buddy Rich was one of the greatest drummers to have ever lived on this earth... but what exactly does that statement even mean? "They don't come anywhere near Buddy Rich."
You say that as if music in general is one big competition... it isn't. They are each incredible drummers in their own unique way. Don't compare musicians as if it's a contest.
I understand your point. I should've rephrased that he was one of the greatest jazz drummers, and yes his ego was unlike any other drummer.
absolutely correct
@ Cleticprinces .....So...Instead of accreditation .... Let's mention someone better so you can justify a negative comment....... well done , Glad we aint friends.
yep, and to their credit I don't think one of them would disagree
Buddy rich just did rolls and rolls over the snare...Neil peart and Steve gadd are way more musical
DarkZO6 don’t just discredit buddy rick he is still a legendary drummer
I come back to this video every few months and for the past 10 years it never ceases to blow my mind. Absolute technical beasts.
Vinnie is the best drummer period.
Ask a metal drummer and almost everytime they'll say Gene Krupa, which tell you alot, this guy can't out play my gran-daughter
And she mainly plays Sax!!
all I have to say is Mike Mangini.
Smackaho Johnson
Buddy Rich
***** I agree. Only metal drummer that might come close is alex rudinger or luke holland but thats just my opinion. But I think this might be to complex for some people whos only musical experience is a relatives sax to comprehend. What im really wondering though is how the fuck do they do this in suits
Gene krupa vs buddy rich. Look it up
***** Absolutely! 3 legends right here. Best ive ever seen!!!
6:55 to 7:03 Gadd's foot work was amazing
Weckl is a cold machine gun, Gadd's cowbell is just gives a visceral need to dance, while Colaiuta's ones are like fire beasts whirling through the air.
Chuck Norris walked in when it was Vinnie's turn trading fours--he peed his pants and walked out.
Guarantee you three-quarters of Rush fans don't even know who these guys or even Buddy Rich are.
More of a drum battle than king of drummers.
They certainly did well, but I'd like to see what a trio consisting of Carl Palmer, Neil Peart, and Buddy Rich would do.
Three drummers.... Buddy Rich could do this on his own.
Not to burst your bubble but there is no shortage of drummers, most of which are unknown, that could do this on their own including these three drummers here.
Wyatt Sorry Wyatt, I didn't mean to offend. These guys are remarkable I know.
I wasn't mad.
Antony B Arnold true He was the best of all time Marandona of drums...
Absolutely!
I love how the one guy went ptss pah bhm pts pah brrrm pah! And the the other guy was like mss tss tss pah tss mm tss pah shmm mmm bah!
For those wondering, Gadd's opening is, "Crazy Army". You could find stickings/sheets on google somewhere I'm sure.
this is truly spiritual...........at one point of time the beats are occurring in a spiritual fashion...........this much accuracy and dedication is only possible through many years of hardwork......and gaining such a precise timing and rhythm and most important the melody and sweetness of sound........mankind at its best........
I like how each carved out a different stylistic niche. They complement each other nicely and show some of the range of percussion as a musical instrument, not just a way to keep a beat.
The way Gadd enters the room. Good-ness!! I come back to this video from time to time just to hear that intro.
That is some drumming masterclass from 3 different but complimentary styles. 9 mins of pure drumming heaven, wish I was there ;)
epv
Toujours aussi puissant, ce "Buddy Rich memorial", même en quarante il n avaient pas des drum battles comme celle là ! 10 ans que je ne l'avais pas vue, disque dur perdu depuis longtemps, youtube stocke bien mieux que moi, merci dannyboy
I have seen this video so many times I lost count… It brings tears to my eyes!!! I think if I was in the audience I probably would have had a heart attack 😊
This is just sick. And all these guys' drums sound sooooo good...
Wonderful styles of drumming, they're all masters in their field, awesome!!
It's hard to believe that stage didn't fold-up with all that talent on it.
Not my tempo
Who are you Sanjay Gupta?
Max Walker Were you rushing or were you dragging?
john robinson i don't know
bigcreeper1309 *SLAP*
bigcreeper1309 Start counting!
They get extreme without losing control. Every movement is breathtakingly nuanced and finessed.
Damn I wish I could drum like that.
i think ive watched this over a hundred times. Still blows my mind every time...
Are you referring to the title? But there are many KINGS!!! Paying your dues, keeping the music real....yeah.....they are 3 of many. THIS IS DA BOMB!!!
why is this still the greatest performance of all time?
That was a sick groove. So high energy!
All 3 using the classic grip. Pretty amazing exhibition. I really enjoy the different sounds of each player and their kit.
By far... the most epic drum solo on UA-cam... (I've watch hundreds of vids)
This better be in some hall of Fame somewhere😅.
I get chills every time I watch this.
What makes Buddy a genius to me was not just his solo ability ( which was unbelievable ) but his playing with and for the big band. He could amazingly play all those complex big band arrrangments from memory and not have any charts to look at. I gather he couldn't read music anyway so to play like he did makes him a drumming genius to my way of thinking.
gadd is the most interesting to watch, love his passion for playing!
all 3 are unique in their own way, the last bit always gives me goosebumps its unreal
Certainly, they could duplicate it, generally. They are Masters! They decided on a
playing order, a basic,slow groove, and trade 4's over the monstrous groove that Steve sets up after each genius states his opening. This will never get old, this clip!!
As Mr. Gadd shows, sometimes less is more. I'm heading to the basement, break'n my kit down to snare, bass hi-hat and cowbell and grooving! Incredible technique from all three!
This was erupting, and explosive with many surprises at every turn... individual style from seasoned influences, this took me on a rollercoaster ride in a cacophony of well timed chaos, as well as equipment choice to demonstrate their well executed experience...Just when I thought I favored one over the other, the other would surprise me with a different lick, style, or direction. Like to see more vids like this
He was an innovator. The rest now had someone to emulate. His endurance was incredible. His motion was incredibly fluid. His ideas were unbelieveable. And they never stopped.
He also read no music and played everything from memory. His ENSEMBLE playing was not human. He knew every part that everyone played. All these guys have the same sound, same licks and they're out of ideas in a few minutes.
You nailed it! What's great about drummers is their style. Buddy is my boyhood hero, but you compare one style better than another. I like them all equally!!
All unique- though think Colaiuta appears to have best “fast twitch” leg muscles with his bass drum pedaling. Sort of like how tennis players, sumo wrestlers, high jumpers can do sudden movements within a limited space. Weckl plays great textures on cymbals and has nice sticking patterns. Gadd uses rudiments, doesn’t depend on speed, has his groove sound.
Anyone lucky enough to play with the B Rich Band has impossible shoes to fill. BR was a monster on the kit- of which we’ll likely never see again for a long time. Thanks for posting.
They all remind me so much of my favorite rock drummers... Gadd/Bonham, Weckl/Copeland and Vinny/Peart.
Their handling is incredible!!! it must take years of practice and maturity to get to the stage of these legends!!!
Oh yes..If you start playing guitar, you can play something that the people around you would at least enjoy listening to, in roughly one or two years..But in one or two years you make only noise, if your instrument is drums!
***** Absolutely I understand what your saying. This style of drumming is very advanced and would be far to technical for any rock, metal, reggae or even intermediate drummer to perform. Dave weckle, Buddy rich etc only some of the greatest drummers ever to live. People think just because someone can perform double bass really fast and drum really fast altogether makes them the best? when reality is there is no title you know. I mean if there was a title for the greatest drummer in the world? then 1) who decides who's the greatest? because every person will have their own opinion you know. 2) How would you decide who's the best? and 3) you would have to know and see every drummer in the world, which changes daily as there are new drummers entering the drumming world every day. I really do marvel at these legends and just hope that one day I can become as great as them :-) you should upload some drum solos? I would most enjoy seeing you play. Thanks for your comment!
I am impressed with the precise control they have. Now, imagine how much easier it would be for them, if they did not have to wear a tie and jacket! Awesome playing!!!!
Wonderful stuff. I particular like the way Steve Gadd's drums sound like depth charges. But all three are fantastic. I don't care much about who's better or best--this is music, not baseball. I just like hearing great players play, and these guys are great. Thanks so much for posting this.
Oh man...Buddy Rich would have enjoyed himself if he only could see this magical multiple drumsolo...from these absolutely world's best drummers...
yeah then he would have got up and smoked them!
speed , stamina,timing,sense of rhythm Buddy Rich was a natural
Just when I think my drumming is getting better.... I gotta come back to this video.... ugh, back to the drawing board.
I love these guy's ! I'm a drummer too but I just play for church's around town !! They are amazing and this is what keeps me inspired to keep playing is by watching other drummers !! But my favorite drummer is Terry Bozzio with the worlds largest kit !! he is a beast on his set by far...
I've been drumming for over 40 years and I know good drummers when I hear them. These guys are all pros, but Dave Weckyl plays the cleanest. Just look at his stick control and listen to his perfect timing. Perfection! One of the best drummers in the world today. Neil Peart can't touch these guys.
This is hilarious...
Hilariously AWESOME!!
This is kind of a funny story. I'm old and cranky, I admit it. I'm 65 and started music lessons at 7, so I guess been doing it about 55 plus years. We had a block party a cpl weeks ago and the neighbors wanted me to play some. I didn't want to screw with an amp and chord so I got this little Martin 0015. It's a smaller guitar but still full sized. I played a little bit and this neighbor about half my age had been running his mouth all night about musicians. He started saying who was the greatest guitar player and who was the best drummer like lots of people do He kept talking about certain musicians and who could do what and who had what pickups all kinds of crap. I was tuning by ear and thought I was flat on my E and it had carried on down. I handed him my guitar and asked him what he thought. He came back with, 'Oh, I don't play.". I kind of laughed a little and took the guitar back. Afterwards it really bothered me the way I kind of made him feel uncomfortable.I should have said something more like this. "What the fuck makes you think that you have the right to judge anybody on something you can't even begin to do yourself? You don't have the right to even have a fucking opinion." That is what I should have said.
I never cease to be amazed by these guys!
Great to hear such impressive sound quality on UA-cam. Sounds great.
Gadd's performance brings to mind the increasingly rapid splitting of atoms just prior to a thermonuclear explosion.
Holy, fucking, shit. I've watched this 50 times and I get chills each and every time.
I liked the very beginning the best. What a unique style.
Weckl-finesse
Vinnie-chops
Gadd-amazing groove
My hat is off to all of them. They all sound pretty superb to me.
That Dave Weckl beat at 2:46 is fantastic
and then again at 3:44...!!!
This is the most drumtastic thing i've seen in a long while, wish the camera didnt always switch to the soloing player, id like to see the guy holding the backbeat when hes doing it
The reason Vinnie glitches out a little at 2:13 is because his drumming entered faster-than-light-travel.
Wow, true master drummers. The mentors and inspiration for young drummers of the 80s, 90s and today. To put it in perspective, they've been playing gigs longer than someone like Joey Jordison has been alive lol.
For those that don't appreciate this, you really need to spend a few years behind a kit to even begin to comprehend their abilities.
That technique, that art.... Thnx for the vid.
Beautiful drum off! They all killed it with their different styles
Amazing. Gets better every time i listen to it.
the snare is so chrispy
Yeah, these drummers are THE best, no question. I love all 3. Dave and Steve have influenced me the most as a drummer through my career.
In case you hadn't noticed, most talent gets measured in this world whether you agree it should or not. Gretzky, Orr, Unitas, Montana, Jordan, Erving, Ruth, Maris, Picasso, Dali, Beethoven, Mozart, Ali, Tyson, Hendrix, Clapton, Sinatra, Streisand et al. Someone has to reach the pinnacle and set a standard of excellence to which others should aspire towards. Like it not, it is about who is better than who because that is how the world goes around. Always been this way, always will be.
Those were the best drummers I have ever seen and heard before in my life!!!!
Two comments, one Dezan, Dylan is a really cool " street performer" drummer with awesome stick tricks but I guarantee even he will admit he's nowhere near the level of these mega professionals . Secondly, Neil Peart is amazing, we all know that, and he IS in these gentlemen's league . Neil truly did himself a disservice when he added those goofy "samples" to his solo. In my opinion it takes away from his enormous talent and pure genius which we've come to love and respect for over 25 years. Inn
I've been for almost 14 years now, and I have to say, Steve Gadd is the best part of this whole video. The other two are still impressive in their own right, but they are a very technical kind of impressive. Gadd, on the other hand, blew the other two out of the water by having a grove right off the bat, which is where, I believe, he shines the best.
Well, I've been in this business for more than 20 years and all I know is that this is not a sport or a competition. Nobody loses, we all win.
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three of the best and notice the size of their kits? more or less standard five peices!...amazing!
can't take my eyes of it!!! i love that awesome drummers.... where is there?
This never gets boring.
These guys are all at the very top of the list for best drummer. There's absolutely no way to pick one over the other, and for once, I'm ok with that.
Drums will always be my favorite! Fu*kin' A!!!
These are all legendary seasoned guys. This happens when gaints play at a time.