Why is everyone not talking about this guy? Everywhere! This is f*cking brilliant, on every level. Absolutely superb player, and super-accurate. Love, love, love it!
in the mid 80's my drum teacher took me to the Hilton hotel in San Francisco to see a drum clinic by Terry Bozzio. there was an opening act drummer there also, his name, Sonny Emory. Sonny played beautifully. both drummers were sponsored by remo at the time and Sonny made that kit sing. After the clinic both drummers answered questions and signed autographs. Both were very gracious and friendly. I went to the clinic a Terry Bozzio fan. I left the clinic a Sonny Emory fan. Inspiring. I still play and try to pretend I know a few Sonny Emory licks.
All the engineers that record my Yamahas say all they do is bring turn them up. Thats the beauty of Yamahas. They sound great and what you are hearing are what they sound like.
Saw Sonny in 2012 in Milwaukee with Lee Ritenour and it was a fantastic show. Sonny was very humble and a great guy to talk with afterwards. Loved all his work with Earth, Wind, & Fire.
Sonny Emory will never EVER seize to amaze me! His playing is pure magic! Such effortless ability, with such power and precision! Totally underrated as one of the greatest in the drumming community!!
One of the greats. One of the greats. So much happening in this drumming. Sonny is truly rare. His music lets you find the beat in completely new ways.
Geez man so freekin tight. I haven't watched this guy much but man im a new fan.I love his feel and style.I'm tired of seein all flash just licks that a lot of people do.I'd rather here a tight groove with some really tasteful licks in between every now and then like this guy does.Man I love this! So fun to watch.
Sonny....YOU are the BEST of the BEST !!!!! Beyond Cool. The bar has been raised; you are in a class by yourself. Thank you Brother for your inspiring work.
Wow that tune at 3.09 etc is bangin. Sax is awesome also. Love it, right on the money guys. 5.17... Yow and that super solo following Eddie M is on great form and what a showman. The cymbal tricks i havent seen so done like that before in such a dynamic way.
he´s a real outstanding groove master! Love what he did with Earth Wind and Fire. And he looks like Eddy Murphy :-)). He plays for the band, the song and the music in every stroke with precision and power....
One of my absolute favorite drummers of all time! Sonny Emory has it all…such power, speed and feel…he’s so clean, you can damn near see every stroke, despite his phenomenal speed! He performed with Earth 🌍, Wind 💨, & Fire 🔥, for a spell, which I’m sure he enjoyed, however, performing with “Elements of the Universe”, with the exception of them incorporating a solo within the show structure for Sonny, didn’t really allow Sonny to shine. This guy is an amazing player…I’m always ready to watch, listen and learn from such a great player! 🕶🥁🎵🎼🎶🎤🎭
Saw him play with Bruce Hornsby opening for Pat Metheny back in August. He really is an incredible drummer. I was so blown away, he did things I never heard anyone do before with all his cow bells and wood blocks. I'll never forget that show.
Total damn near stoppage on the breakdown at the 5:12-15, DYNAMICS yes they do matter not just to drummers , singers, the rest of the band OMG a forgotten art! Okay I'm back Sonny Emory is one of my absolute favorite drummers.
The way he keeps count on the Hi hat reminds me of my drum instructor/mentor Lino Reyes(RIP)..Lino kept that Hi hat clapping no matter what he was doing around the drums...This brother does the same...
Im 85 years old still ride my motor cycle, and always wanted to play the drums. Lucky for me I have the best drummer in the world to play for me. I watch drummers of all ages, from four years old to 80, and there's no one that can compare to Sonny Emory. I watch him regularly, and no other drummer can do what he does.
The K crash on his right is from way back when they printed the 'K' on the bottom as well as the top. Vintage and worth a lot of money. I think it signify's it was made in the Canadian factory before it became a Sabian factory
Who's still watching in 2021 February
Why is everyone not talking about this guy? Everywhere! This is f*cking brilliant, on every level. Absolutely superb player, and super-accurate. Love, love, love it!
This is one of the most MUSICAL DRUM SOLOS that I have ever heard!!! Hats off to Sonny Emory!!!!
in the mid 80's my drum teacher took me to the Hilton hotel in San Francisco to see a drum clinic by Terry Bozzio. there was an opening act drummer there also, his name, Sonny Emory. Sonny played beautifully. both drummers were sponsored by remo at the time and Sonny made that kit sing.
After the clinic both drummers answered questions and signed autographs. Both were very gracious and friendly.
I went to the clinic a Terry Bozzio fan.
I left the clinic a Sonny Emory fan.
Inspiring.
I still play and try to pretend I know a few Sonny Emory licks.
Awesome man. Great experience.
lol sonny wasn't an opening act though, they were both headliners.
that was back in the day when sonny was still playing with earth, wind and fire.
Met and briefly spoke with Emory twice, in Montreal and NYC. Charming fellow all the way :)
Who ever tuned and mixed his drums deserves a medal of honor
Yamaha are easy to tune
Wholeheartedly agree.
All the engineers that record my Yamahas say all they do is bring turn them up. Thats the beauty of Yamahas. They sound great and what you are hearing are what they sound like.
"Pitch perfect" - Restated!!
Man, that was sweet! What effortless playing, control and balance, musicality and taste! Bravo! Merci!
A dying breed of drummers with the most tasteful fills that drop on the one !
The new guys just play too busy .
The fact that he opened with a clave going into a funk tune just shows his flexibility and versatility as a musician
Gregg731, I agree with you and to blend that Latin clave with an Afro Cuban groove was mind blowing as well. Absolute Beast!
Very cool!!! I could watch him all day!! What a talent.
That kit sounds sooooooo good. Yamaha never disappoints, neither does Sonny.
Saw Sonny in 2012 in Milwaukee with Lee Ritenour and it was a fantastic show. Sonny was very humble and a great guy to talk with afterwards. Loved all his work with Earth, Wind, & Fire.
Sonny Emory will never EVER seize to amaze me! His playing is pure magic! Such effortless ability, with such power and precision! Totally underrated as one of the greatest in the drumming community!!
You are the best drummer in the world to me and my friend Andre Rogers,.. your #1 FAN'S !
That was sick! He is so clean and tight. If I could play at that level, I would die contented :)
R U F K M........This is absolutely incredible grooving,wish just a spec could rub off on me I'd be elated,thanks so much VIC and Sonny!!!!
One of the greats. One of the greats.
So much happening in this drumming. Sonny is truly rare. His music lets you find the beat in completely new ways.
Geez man so freekin tight. I haven't watched this guy much but man im a new fan.I love his feel and style.I'm tired of seein all flash just licks that a lot of people do.I'd rather here a tight groove with some really tasteful licks in between every now and then like this guy does.Man I love this! So fun to watch.
i met sonny in the band room our freshman year at gsu. instant. Wow. .o.man. nothing but up from there
The best drummer, in my opinion, Earth, Wind, and Fire ever had.
FACTS! MADE SOME LEGENDARY HITS!
This drummer is really good, I have the same kind of style but without all that talent
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I have the same shirt….just not the bags of talent 🤓
mind blowing dexterity of drum play!
All types of awesome playing, groove, and feel going on here. Sonny's the man!
Sonny....YOU are the BEST of the BEST !!!!! Beyond Cool. The bar has been raised;
you are in a class by yourself. Thank you Brother for your inspiring work.
Literally watched this because I love his signature sticks.
Amazing groove and technical ability. One of my favorite drummers!
Such precision and control- dexterity!! Man- Great playing, Sonny!!
Mr. Sonny Enory you are my greatest drummer of the world God bless
Sonny is the GOAT for sure!
WOW! This was insane but from 5:45 on was just mind blowing. Fantastic performance from Sonny and the band.
Wow Sonny congrats man you are an animal! One of my favorite drummers no doubt!
All the best always!
-HP
i met sonny in the band room our freshman year at gsu. instant. Wow
Well....that was humbling.
that dood crazy yeah!!! Sonny is a genius....a long time favorite...and is playing better than ever!!!!
Luv it! It's like the guy is back home in his basement on his own just goofin around and havin a good time...
I don't know how I've never listen to Sonny but that was some tasty playing.
Absolutely amazing!! Who would dislike like this???
Them 16th notes on the hihat!!!!!!! Brilliant playing
Man he's got so much control! Makes it look so simple, but every single phrase was tasty
Yeah..his timing is of perfection...
brilliant !
Wow that tune at 3.09 etc is bangin. Sax is awesome also. Love it, right on the money guys. 5.17... Yow and that super solo following Eddie M is on great form and what a showman. The cymbal tricks i havent seen so done like that before in such a dynamic way.
What a groove! Sonny spinning it out, as only he can do!
he´s a real outstanding groove master! Love what he did with Earth Wind and Fire. And he looks like Eddy Murphy :-)). He plays for the band, the song and the music in every stroke with precision and power....
Thanks, Sonny... sweet.
Ambidextrous to the hilt!! Precise and pitch perfect in either way. That's Sonny!!
Insane pocket and groove!!!
One tasty lick lick after another and amazing phrasing!
Good to see ya Sonny... hope ya have a ball...BG
sonny i love you man!
love your work!!
Great! Awesome!
never have liked this kinda music, but i still have mad respect for the drummers. awsome man.
i really would like to understeand those people who dont like de video, mmaannnn this is awesome
Sonny is amazing & musical...he's got it all!
My favorite!!!!
touch and control...this guy is on another level...super athletic but always finesse...
amazing player
Just speechless.....bravo!!!
What a drummer
Badass rumba clave weaving between 4 y 6...respect señor Sonny!
So good!
Great!
One of my absolute favorite drummers of all time!
Sonny Emory has it all…such power, speed and feel…he’s so clean, you can damn near see every stroke, despite his phenomenal speed!
He performed with Earth 🌍, Wind 💨, & Fire 🔥, for a spell, which I’m sure he enjoyed, however, performing with “Elements of the Universe”, with the exception of them incorporating a solo within the show structure for Sonny, didn’t really allow Sonny to shine.
This guy is an amazing player…I’m always ready to watch, listen and learn from such a great player! 🕶🥁🎵🎼🎶🎤🎭
Saw him play with Bruce Hornsby opening for Pat Metheny back in August. He really is an incredible drummer. I was so blown away, he did things I never heard anyone do before with all his cow bells and wood blocks. I'll never forget that show.
Tone, dynamic, phrase damn sony♥️
Total damn near stoppage on the breakdown at the 5:12-15, DYNAMICS yes they do matter not just to drummers , singers, the rest of the band OMG a forgotten art! Okay I'm back Sonny Emory is one of my absolute favorite drummers.
The way he keeps count on the Hi hat reminds me of my drum instructor/mentor Lino Reyes(RIP)..Lino kept that Hi hat clapping no matter what he was doing around the drums...This brother does the same...
Yes please can you say sonny emory lord have mercy what a drummer makes it look easy i love this guy.....
Super impressive!
magic
Dios te bendiga grandemente a este grupo pero principalmente al baterista
love him
Geeze..!!!🙂 SONNY's a MUTANT BEAST!!! 👍🙂
Great drummer, Sonny.
UN EJEMPLO!
Very well coorinated
filthy and so smoooooooooth!
Amazing, you are still and always will be my favorite drummer!!!!!!!
Im 85 years old still ride my motor cycle, and always wanted to play the drums. Lucky for me I have the best drummer in the world to play for me. I watch drummers of all ages, from four years old to 80, and there's no one that can compare to Sonny Emory. I watch him regularly, and no other drummer can do what he does.
j'adore ses baguette elle me conviennent grave .
Sonny Emory plays Vic Firth now?!
The more I see Sonny perform the more convinced I am that he is among the few elite drummers playing today. He’s got it all.
sonny is the men! great drumming
I love the use of clave
Dag... just @ 2:02 alone..
The way he gets that out of footing his hat
WOW!!
WHOA!😳...Now I thought I'd sum amazing drum licks b4, but I can honestly say that this cat here TOTALLY caught me off guard!...DAMN!
Dudes a beast on the kit
WoW!!!
Top man!!!
Holy shit this guy is a god
Holly shit....how are dudes this gifted.
I bin hipmotized!! Sonny you da man ... it’s like I took da drum drugs!!
dal minuto 5 in poi un grande
NASTY AWESOME!!!!!!!!
Cool
GOD.
The K crash on his right is from way back when they printed the 'K' on the bottom as well as the top. Vintage and worth a lot of money. I think it signify's it was made in the Canadian factory before it became a Sabian factory
They're both like that
Wao pero ese es mi color , como podria aprender hacer eso tambien
WOW former drummer of EWF...SONY EMERY to good
Pop lock'n!
This is sick