His work on 2nd Chapter of Acts' 'The Roar of Love' album was a shock to my system back in the day, so many styles so quickly in each song with such facility was mesmerizing. 40 odd years later I'm still striving for his facility, none the closer, but I still love trying. When friends and family tell me you're a good drummer, I always think they need to hear a real drummer at work such as David. Sublime.
As a young kid now a pro drummer I loved his fills on Get Used To It by Roger Voudouris. My friends were busy playing with marbles while I was admiring fills like Kempers
I like the way this interview flows. It's always nice to hear more about Jerry Garcia and Bob Dylan, especially their friendship. Enigmatic personalities, for sure, so these anecdotes are great. Thanks for sharing!
I was doing session work at Independent Recorders circa 1970 at the same time and knew Dave for a short time. Bill Connors, Dave and I pounded out a power trio (B3/piano) sound for a few months (off duty) Where are those tapes- hopefully erased. I remember Dave was easy going with no attitude in an era of attitudes.
But wasnt that sort of Jerrys MO? He was, among a million things, a hippie, a bohemian, a badly strung out junky, a driven musician, and a really nice guy with a foundation of non-confrontation. If he was no longer comfortable with someone, he quietly askes someone else to ask them to go. Doesnt need a reason and doesnt want the stress of an explanation. Just....please go I cant deal with you anymore..... For christ sake, Bobby was a hair from Jerry booting him from the Dead.
@@philipbarton2634 Interesting take that I personally agree with. As a musician myself I can tell you it’s horrendously uncomfortable when you have to let someone go simply because you’d rather play with someone else. You’re the villain. It’s not like throwing someone out who’s doing something wrong, it can just get to a point where artists have to adjust whoever is around them so they can stay inspired and creative.
He was “let go” because Parish wanted him gone. Parish has admitted in recent years that he made a mistake. David was actually rehired and was going to be back behind the kit and then Garcia checked out
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His work on 2nd Chapter of Acts' 'The Roar of Love' album was a shock to my system back in the day, so many styles so quickly in each song with such facility was mesmerizing. 40 odd years later I'm still striving for his facility, none the closer, but I still love trying. When friends and family tell me you're a good drummer, I always think they need to hear a real drummer at work such as David. Sublime.
What a cool guy. So awesome to hear his story and his times with Jerry and Bob. What incredible long-term gigs to have
Once again, Dom knocked it out of the park. David Kemper's story to me gives credence to the old "luck" is when preparation and opportunity meet.
His drum part on "Show Some Emotion" by Joan Armatrading is one of the greatest studio performances of all time. Right up there with Aja.
As a young kid now a pro drummer I loved his fills on Get Used To It by Roger Voudouris. My friends were busy playing with marbles while I was admiring fills like Kempers
I like the way this interview flows. It's always nice to hear more about Jerry Garcia and Bob Dylan, especially their friendship. Enigmatic personalities, for sure, so these anecdotes are great. Thanks for sharing!
He was phenomenal on the Mother Focus album. He played so musically.
the best drummer and perfect sound in concert and studio (focus)
I was doing session work at Independent Recorders circa 1970 at the same time and knew Dave for a short time. Bill Connors, Dave and I pounded out a power trio (B3/piano) sound for a few months (off duty) Where are those tapes- hopefully erased. I remember Dave was easy going with no attitude in an era of attitudes.
He still is easy going, great guy! Thanks for watching & sharing!
great interview
Awesome.
Wonderful!🙏
Why he was let go from the Garcia band remains a mystery.
David is a great drummer and deserved better from Jerry.
For sure. No definitive answer and when asked Big Steve didn't know for sure.
But wasnt that sort of Jerrys MO? He was, among a million things, a hippie, a bohemian, a badly strung out junky, a driven musician, and a really nice guy with a foundation of non-confrontation. If he was no longer comfortable with someone, he quietly askes someone else to ask them to go. Doesnt need a reason and doesnt want the stress of an explanation. Just....please go I cant deal with you anymore..... For christ sake, Bobby was a hair from Jerry booting him from the Dead.
@@philipbarton2634 Interesting take that I personally agree with. As a musician myself I can tell you it’s horrendously uncomfortable when you have to let someone go simply because you’d rather play with someone else. You’re the villain. It’s not like throwing someone out who’s doing something wrong, it can just get to a point where artists have to adjust whoever is around them so they can stay inspired and creative.
He was “let go” because Parish wanted him gone. Parish has admitted in recent years that he made a mistake. David was actually rehired and was going to be back behind the kit and then Garcia checked out
Loved it. I'd be a liar if I said I don't bite some of Kempers stuff!
so shad he dont speak about his time in focus, he was amazing, his drumming in focus.....
I love you uncle.
Niko
I miss David uptempo playing with Bob! George Receli puts you to sleep