Steve Vai tells an awesome story about when Vinnie was recording Mo N Herb’s Vacation and how Zappa made it even more complex than The Black Page. Steve said Frank, Bozzio and himself were in the studio watching Vinnie through the glass and Vinnie had some sushi 🍣 on the ledge of the sheet music stands and during this really intricate bar Vinnie reached over to get a piece of sushi 🍣 pushed his glasses up with his middle finger and finished the bar all left handed without missing a note! Frank threw some papers up in the air and he and Bozzio walked out after that! 😂
Absolutely, one of the finest, most accomplished and most musical drummers ever. His creativity, chops and technique are of the very highest order. Bravo!
@@skiptrace1888 I agree. The kit doesn’t sound impressive at all. It might be the way the kit is “miked” for this post. I saw Vinnie perform with Jeff Beck at the Crossroads Guitar Festival in 2007. His Gretsch kit sounded fantastic and perfectly resonated and musically complimented both Beck and Wilkenfeld. In my opinion the best sounding kits I’ve heard are Rogers Script Badge maple kits from the early 1970s and Sonor SQ2 medium maple kits from 2012.
His ease on the drums is purely mind blowing... I am in awe every time I see how relaxed he is, how the most challenging pattern seems just easy for him.
better yet is his sense of melody. technique takes a back seat to actual music. vinnie delivers big time on the music front, as well as the technique front. i love his dynamics. i hate bashers....
Lmfao, then either your not a drummer or never owned anything other than Gretsch. These sound like tin cans with nothing other than echo and dissonance. Maybe listen to a drum solo on a Ludwig, Slingerland, DW, Roger's, or even Yamaha and Tama. Then you've heard what full bodied drum quality sounds like.
@@DG-sf9ei Dude, you can't even spell and sure comment a lot for someone who hates Grestch with a burning passion. A good drummer can make any name brand kit sound decent.
A testament to the quality of Gretsch as a great company. I had a very rare late 60’s Jasper shell kit that my dad bought me when i was a kid in around 1977. In 2008 i agreed to sell it for 3k., but the badges were missing from when i recovered it in the 80’s. Inside the shells was still a sticker claiming a lifetime warranty on the drum kit. Gretschcouldn’t believe i had one of these kits and still that the stickers were still on! they sent me 6 new badges free. (normally 40 each)
Gretsch Family bought company back/DW drums oversees production/ now recently DW bought by Roland....just dont sell to CBS....THE LIST OF QUALITY COMPANIES they #$%%##^&*& over Rogers drums/Fender guitars/Steinway.....on and on....criminal unethical....ruined quality let TM patents go undefended. .....shameful tax write offs or worse.
Kudos to Paul Cooper and his team at Gretsch. I know Paul from back in the day(s) in West TN; I also lived in Studio City CA, circa 1980/81, when Vinnie was blowing people's minds at The Baked Potato. Drummers kept raving about some "kid named Vinnie with monster chops". And here he is...keeps getting better & better. ❤️
Love that blue color. So much better than the original white! I still love my '83 USA custom kit 8,10,12,13,16,18,22. So have all of my sound guys over the years.
Vinnie what a pro. This guy can play it all you name it Vinnie had something to do with it. Monster reader and a Monster player... And he loves his new blue kit made by one of the greatest drum makers in the world. The big G
I didn't discover Vinnie until I heard that funky beat he put on the hi-hat in the song Seven Days from Sting. I loved that hi-hat beat and tried it and tied my limbs up like a pretzel. Ever since, I've come to hear a lot from him and he's right up there with Neil, Bonham, Dave Weckl and Buddy as my favorites ever.
The thing that I dislike about this video is it not being 3 hours long. So many killer licks and grooves just casually flowing out on the fly... one could only imagine the things you'd hear if you spent an afternoon watching him "just messing around". Legend.
Vinnie's putting on some weight there. Still...not stopping him from killing it. Masterful and a pleasure to always watch. love the part @36 with the glasses hanging out his mouth...been there done that...and that's about the only thing I can get right that Vinnie does.
@Andy Butler Nope, not strictly the drummers - but perhaps their kits . When I see a Gretsch kit wrapped in that blue, Vinnie comes to mind immediately - kinda the same way people associate Tony Williams with his span playing yellow kits. Obviously, it's a testament to both players' incredibly prolific careers. Just an internet opinion, though lol
Gretsch has always made a great sounding drum. Their shells are really well made. Of course Vinnie being the player can get that great sound out of them.
Well now by got... I'll tell ya what... that feller can sure play some drums. Dadgumnit.. we felt the vibrations in our walls at Strickland Propane. Dang near woke up Buck Strickland.
Colaiuta is the most versatile drummer ever - the man can play and master any style and his fills are so damn impressive and amazing in everything he plays. The most amazing part of him is that he’s been doing this forever. The friggin guy played with Zappa decades ago and he still has it - who else from the seventies is still considered one of the best today? Keep going Vin!
The man oozes feel, time, and technical accomplishment without ever seeming to boast or be braggadocious. The man is one of so many of my favorite drummers and musicians. He has more talent musically speaking in his left pinky than I have in my whole body.
... do I completely wrong or is it a little technical mistake 00:28? If so it'd be the very first mistake I've ever listened to in Vinnie's drumming. Thanks God - he's a human being ;-) Vinnie's simply the best !!
Vinnie kills me, glasses hanging from his mouth like someone’s dad just sitting down behind a set of drums and casually throwing down.
I can’t let the Bluetooth hands free headset hanging out of his ear slide either 😂 What a legend.
Steve Vai tells an awesome story about when Vinnie was recording Mo N Herb’s Vacation and how Zappa made it even more complex than The Black Page. Steve said Frank, Bozzio and himself were in the studio watching Vinnie through the glass and Vinnie had some sushi 🍣 on the ledge of the sheet music stands and during this really intricate bar Vinnie reached over to get a piece of sushi 🍣 pushed his glasses up with his middle finger and finished the bar all left handed without missing a note! Frank threw some papers up in the air and he and Bozzio walked out after that! 😂
@@rwfrench66GenX Hey. Cool story, would love to hear that. Is the clip with Steve Vai talking about this up on UA-cam?
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He is such a natural I love him
Absolutely, one of the finest, most accomplished and most musical drummers ever. His creativity, chops and technique are of the very highest order. Bravo!
Yes the drummer is fantastic! But the drums are not . My first drums was a set of shoeboxes. These drums sound worse than my shoeboxes!
@@skiptrace1888 I agree. The kit doesn’t sound impressive at all. It might be the way the kit is “miked” for this post. I saw Vinnie perform with Jeff Beck at the Crossroads Guitar Festival in 2007. His Gretsch kit sounded fantastic and perfectly resonated and musically complimented both Beck and Wilkenfeld. In my opinion the best sounding kits I’ve heard are Rogers Script Badge maple kits from the early 1970s and Sonor SQ2 medium maple kits from 2012.
@@skiptrace1888 this is a cell phone recording 🤦♂️🤦♂️
@@artcorvolet got it!
@@skiptrace1888 I disagree
Vinnie's tossed off two minute warm up is some other drummer's- any other drummer's- life time achievement goal.
Especially because any drummer’s life achievement goal would be to play on his set probably
His single strokes around the kit are both effortless and a thing of beauty.
His ease on the drums is purely mind blowing... I am in awe every time I see how relaxed he is, how the most challenging pattern seems just easy for him.
I’d watch hours of this. Amazing fluidity and technique with both traditional and matched grip.
better yet is his sense of melody. technique takes a back seat to actual music. vinnie delivers big time on the music front, as well as the technique front. i love his dynamics. i hate bashers....
This drum kit sounds excellent, the attack and projection so amazing! And obviously Vinnie Colaiuta behind the drums elevates it to another level!
Lmfao, then either your not a drummer or never owned anything other than Gretsch. These sound like tin cans with nothing other than echo and dissonance. Maybe listen to a drum solo on a Ludwig, Slingerland, DW, Roger's, or even Yamaha and Tama. Then you've heard what full bodied drum quality sounds like.
@@DG-sf9ei Dude, you can't even spell and sure comment a lot for someone who hates Grestch with a burning passion. A good drummer can make any name brand kit sound decent.
My favorite drummer. he can really play in any context.
A testament to the quality of Gretsch as a great company. I had a very rare late 60’s Jasper shell kit that my dad bought me when i was a kid in around 1977. In 2008 i agreed to sell it for 3k., but the badges were missing from when i recovered it in the 80’s. Inside the shells was still a sticker claiming a lifetime warranty on the drum kit. Gretschcouldn’t believe i had one of these kits and still that the stickers were still on! they sent me 6 new badges free. (normally 40 each)
Gretsch Family bought company back/DW drums oversees production/ now recently DW bought by Roland....just dont sell to CBS....THE LIST OF QUALITY COMPANIES they #$%%##^&*& over Rogers drums/Fender guitars/Steinway.....on and on....criminal unethical....ruined quality let TM patents go undefended. .....shameful tax write offs or worse.
Found a 60's round badges in 2002. Same, stickers inside shells, with lifetime warranty and serial number :)
You Frank Gretsch or something? ?? No way anyone else would post a stupid and naive square box comment like a Gretech fanboy.
This was so much more enjoyable and appreciable for me than if it had been close miced. We get to actually hear the drums, not the mixing board.
Vinnie, lovely relaxed playing, and that traditional left hand grip looks just great, single strokes GREAT
Amazing! He seemingly has limitless technique. Vinnie is a rhythmic virtuoso.
Those kind of videos are a pure joy to watch, legend playing whats coming trough their mind, testing the drum . Thanks
Kudos to Paul Cooper and his team at Gretsch. I know Paul from back in the day(s) in West TN; I also lived in Studio City CA, circa 1980/81, when Vinnie was blowing people's minds at The Baked Potato. Drummers kept raving about some "kid named Vinnie with monster chops". And here he is...keeps getting better & better. ❤️
Such a master drummer. His musical credits are legendary.
Always a pleasure to watch Vinnie. He will always be my favourite.
This kit belongs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, along with a display in tribute to Vinnie.
Couldn't agree more
RRHOF is a joke. Try the Smithsonian.
@@rogerdat7807 How about both. He's deserving.
@martian slot player lolol... thats a fact as well!
this kit belongs on the stage with Vinnie behind him ! for now !
Salute to the master! Thanks for so many years of inspiration. Vinnie!! Many blessings. Carl
I had my Gretch restored by the same guy . Chris heuer and he does an incredible job. He is the best
An absolute pleasure to watch someone who knows their craft
Awesome kit, cymbals and Vinnie’s warm up is crazy. What a sound
That 14" Floor Tom sounds just so perfect, as does Vinnie's playing (as usual)!
wow ! never realized these were restored drums ... looks so great !
Punchy and both warm and articulate sounding drums. Very good.
I learned so much watching him play in this short clip. Looks like he wasn't even trying, amazing drummer!
Vinnie and Weckl have beautiful sounding kits.
That man is still amazing!!
I love watching Vinnie. He's freaking awesome.
I like hearing him, haha
@@jimmythebold589 Agreed!
That groove at 1:28 is 🔥🔥🔥
That's a beautiful Gretsch kit, Vinnie.
That set sounds monster huge. Love it!!!!
sound amazing and those paiste omg phenomel
How glorious is that funky groove from 1:11 That deep sounding floor Tom, ouch.
Love that blue color. So much better than the original white! I still love my '83 USA custom kit 8,10,12,13,16,18,22. So have all of my sound guys over the years.
my faborite finish...
@@jaimesorli2436 Rosewood/Burt Orange!
He is just amazing... every time he plays... even just "fooling around"...
Ok
@@CamiloMoyaBaterista what do you mean "ok" lmao vinnie is on the mount Rushmore of drummers he is one of the GOLD standard for drummers
0:36...that moment had a lot of sass in it
Always love Vinnie since Zappa..started with Paiste 2002 in 78... still have a few.
I love the way he seems to be able to hit them harder and more often than most! He is rather good you know! Cheers
O Cara é Foda, aqui é da Cidade de Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil.
Vinnie what a pro. This guy can play it all you name it Vinnie had something to do with it. Monster reader and a Monster player... And he loves his new blue kit made by one of the greatest drum makers in the world. The big G
This video is years old.
Sounds great!!
Beautiful sounding kit!!
Love Vinnie. Great Drummer.. The Kit Sounds Great!!!
Playin' good and eatin' good. God bless ya' buddy. It's the good life!
One of my favorite drummers of all time…. 😝
Those cymbals sound great
Awesome to watch such a master at his craft
Is that an 8" tom? Vinnie is just the best. From the 1st time I watched him as a 15 year old until now I'm always watching with a smile on my face.
Wow that is a beautiful shade of blue! Sounds great too
I didn't discover Vinnie until I heard that funky beat he put on the hi-hat in the song Seven Days from Sting. I loved that hi-hat beat and tried it and tied my limbs up like a pretzel. Ever since, I've come to hear a lot from him and he's right up there with Neil, Bonham, Dave Weckl and Buddy as my favorites ever.
The thing that I dislike about this video is it not being 3 hours long. So many killer licks and grooves just casually flowing out on the fly... one could only imagine the things you'd hear if you spent an afternoon watching him "just messing around". Legend.
AMAZING drummer, love it
Us 90’s kids going, “Restored? 90’s isn’t that long…. Oh no!”
But seriously amazing playing.
Lol depends when from the 90’s. If it’s 1990 RIP 32 years ago that’s def a restored kit
@@jd0879 True, that was just my gut reaction to the title without thinking too hard first lol
whether it was gigged or in studio would make a huge difference.
:_)
Zappa introduced me to Vinnie... my life has been enriched.. 27/04/2023 NZ koitiata..im 65
A master of the craft.
What an inspiring musician and person. Balanced as a man. TY. 😊💚
Those Paistes are incredible.
His singles are absolutely killer
Great sounding kit!
Man he can play. Great kit!
Vinnie's putting on some weight there. Still...not stopping him from killing it. Masterful and a pleasure to always watch. love the part @36 with the glasses hanging out his mouth...been there done that...and that's about the only thing I can get right that Vinnie does.
What can you say, it's Vinnie! Been following him since the mid 70's.
One of the greatest players alive today. Plus I’m a gretsch guy, own 2 kits, plus snares. All USA customs. Hell yes!!
In his late 60's and still got those hands!
Vinnie's blue is to blue what Tony Williams' yellow is to yellow - legend status.
@Andy Butler Nope, not strictly the drummers - but perhaps their kits . When I see a Gretsch kit wrapped in that blue, Vinnie comes to mind immediately - kinda the same way people associate Tony Williams with his span playing yellow kits. Obviously, it's a testament to both players' incredibly prolific careers. Just an internet opinion, though lol
I have to say that those Paiste cymbals are sooo damn musical and expressive.
Gretsch has always made a great sounding drum. Their shells are really well made. Of course Vinnie being the player can get that great sound out of them.
Gretsch made the 1st series of chrome over brass snare shells for ROGERS DRUMS ....7 horizontal lines ....interesting stuff.
I can watch this all day you are awesome vinnie
The best two minutes on youtube!
Beautiful.
Just makes me laugh he is so fing good! Long live Vinnie!
Very Nice ! Mine is a stop badge 1974 ! So long !
TRUE LEGEND!!!
One of the Best and My Favorite Drummer! :)
Vinnie's just messin' around.. and still he's the greatest drummer on the planet.
The best!! Vinnie! None other can touch, maybe Buddy & Gadd.
Paiste is great, Vinnie is wonderful, Gretsch is cool. 😍😍😍😍🤘🤘🤘
Just an absolute BEAST! Kind of funny to see the camera pan away quick from the DW insignia on the rack. LOL. The kit and cymbals are just awesome.
DW and Gretsch both fall under the Gewa umbrella.
Gretsch Drums is part of the DW Drums family. GEWA is our drum distributor for Europe. 👍
Unquestionable genius of drums.
Became a huge fan when I saw the DVD of Jeff Beck,live at Ronnie Scott's
That was some playing brilliant live
He’s so versatile and inventive! One of the best players in the world!
Well now by got... I'll tell ya what... that feller can sure play some drums. Dadgumnit.. we felt the vibrations in our walls at Strickland Propane. Dang near woke up Buck Strickland.
Keep it Greasy is one of my fave drum tracks. Just nuts. Monster talent.
First time I’ve seen him use a third 8” tom like that. I dig it!
Love his snare sounds..👍🏿🥁
My favorite drummer of all time
Lovely smooth technique ❤
Very cool I wonder if he still has his 80s Yamaha 9000 kit they sound sweet to
Colaiuta is the most versatile drummer ever - the man can play and master any style and his fills are so damn impressive and amazing in everything he plays. The most amazing part of him is that he’s been doing this forever. The friggin guy played with Zappa decades ago and he still has it - who else from the seventies is still considered one of the best today? Keep going Vin!
Listen to him on the redman album,incredible drumming and he did a album (can't remember the name now), doing Cobbham music...both amazing!
Totally.
I’m not one to generally say there’s a “best” of just about anything in life. But this is the one case where I can make an exception. 😂
Alll those superhuman chops but always musical first, legend.. sweet kit restore too...
Sounds absolutely killer. Like I really love these.
That kit sounds KILLER.
The man oozes feel, time, and technical accomplishment without ever seeming to boast or be braggadocious. The man is one of so many of my favorite drummers and musicians. He has more talent musically speaking in his left pinky than I have in my whole body.
Braggadocious,, Loved it, loved it HA ha ha
UUUUUU YYYYEEEEAAAHHHHH The boy can play! And the kit sounds glorious!
LOVE it - including the colour
The title of this video is incorrect.
This is part of the unboxing Promotional that Gretsch produced when Vinnie was welcomed back.
yep
... do I completely wrong or is it a little technical mistake 00:28? If so it'd be the very first mistake I've ever listened to in Vinnie's drumming. Thanks God - he's a human being ;-)
Vinnie's simply the best !!
love the way he holds his sticks😊
The one and only Vinnie
What a LEGEND !!!
Ah amazing stuff. Always liked this kit, it's a unique setup to me. A large beast but still looks ergonomic. Oh and sounds juicy as hell.