Rock Drumming Legend talks about YouTube Drummers - ATOM WILLARD on The Cobus Show, EP1

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    Legendary rock drummer for The Offspring, Angels & Airwaves, and currently Alkaline Trio shares his thoughts on Social Media & TH-cam drummers, staying creative, his least favourite Blink-182 album, mental health, and why he hates cheese.
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  • @nealbooker9327
    @nealbooker9327 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    You kidding me?! THE Atom Willard? His work in Angels and Airwaves is some of my favorite ever.

    • @cobuspotgieter
      @cobuspotgieter  ปีที่แล้ว +8

      SAME. We talk about that a lot in this episode, I had a blast. Hope you enjoy it!

    • @daveb8269
      @daveb8269 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm on a whispers and I empire binge at the moment and am absolutely enthralled.

    • @SAMHPWRTH
      @SAMHPWRTH ปีที่แล้ว +2

      His I-empire drums are fucking out of this world

    • @Nuggett1337
      @Nuggett1337 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What rock have you been under?

    • @diddyfaplord
      @diddyfaplord 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Shut up Tom Bot

  • @cobuspotgieter
    @cobuspotgieter  ปีที่แล้ว +40

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    • @shankdrummer06
      @shankdrummer06 ปีที่แล้ว

      That was simply awesome man. So happy he was your second first. 😂

    • @milfordjohnson2289
      @milfordjohnson2289 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      hahahahahaha. alrighty then. im off to therapy 🤣

    • @key_session
      @key_session 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No way..
      In-depth videos, serious and rich in experience, have no viewers..., they are not visual..., human brains are shrinking, They wither at the pace of technological advance!...

  • @otonielcarlos2099
    @otonielcarlos2099 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I've been keeping track on Atom's work since AVA, I love how he approaches a different rock genre with Against Me, and it's awesome to see him now collaborating with Matt Skiba in Alkaline Trio. #TeamWillard all the way

  • @ksteak27
    @ksteak27 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Atom is and always will be one of my favorite drummers because of his work with AvA. Best band ever... and Atom's style is just such an integral part of that awesomeness. He has inspired my own drumming a lot.

    • @milfordjohnson2289
      @milfordjohnson2289 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      i reserve my opinon on AvA. okei fine ill give it to you. the rocket ship didnt quite make it to space x level 😋 im glad toms refformed really. we all get a bit lost sometimes hehuehuehuheeeee

    • @joelhorton6929
      @joelhorton6929 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you dig AvA but he’s ridiculous with Rocket From the Crypt. Check out Scream Dracula Scream.

  • @blake6440
    @blake6440 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Cobus, I'll always be thankful that you introduced me to Angels and Airwaves back in 2010.

  • @rorydean6803
    @rorydean6803 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Bro, ATOM FREAKING WILLARD. Glad he's in the Alkaline Trio now!

  • @OMFGitsWALLY
    @OMFGitsWALLY ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My dad is a drummer so I knew I was going to drum... but what taught me in the end was micro- analyzing Atoms playing on "We Don't Need To Whisper" at age 10 . And I swear at some point in my life I could play that album front to end without missing a beat. He's one of the BEST drummers today, and I'll die on that hill defending it.

  • @maxr.1600
    @maxr.1600 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've been watching your videos for over 10 years. This is awesome man. So interesting, funny, down to earth. You've always been great at talking Cobus, ever since you started adding it to your videos. So humble. It's refreshing.
    I'd love to see more of these podcasts, as well as be able to listen to them via other platforms.

  • @danwybrow7226
    @danwybrow7226 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Loved this conversation! Two incredible humans with a lot of wisdom to give! 🤘🏻🙂

  • @edwardvlad
    @edwardvlad 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Love this Cobus, your Heaven cover with Atom is probably my favorite piece of drumming on TH-cam. Makes me nostalgic about past times. Thanks for the memories!

  • @AirbenderAndi
    @AirbenderAndi ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The discussion of performing for visuals, as well as tracking drums honestly and "human-ly", really resonated with me and my values as a drummer. Great convo! Looking forward to more of these!

  • @jsbarrett88
    @jsbarrett88 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yup, love this. Love your covers. Love you. Just keep doing whatever and being awesome (which is just being you).
    Been a longtime fan, and wish you the best.

  • @keilanhakstol8338
    @keilanhakstol8338 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Was not expecting this but greatly appreciated. Would love to see more interviews like this

  • @someroomtodrum
    @someroomtodrum 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Man, so great to hear you guys talk about this stuff. I recently covered Atom's drum cover of Santigold's "Creator" and was super stoked that he saw it on Instagram. I wish I had started making videos years ago, but nevertheless I'm glad to be doing it now. I'm grateful to have this platform to share my love of drumming and possibly connect with the drummers who inspire me. You guys are both top tier, thanks for sharing this!

  • @markus111100
    @markus111100 ปีที่แล้ว

    Duuuudeee! I just had such a great hour listening to everything and I had a blast! Thank you so much for creating a potcast I feel connected to and I hope for many many more episodes to come!

  • @AlexFarleyMusic
    @AlexFarleyMusic 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This was an AWESOME first episode. Please make more. You're on to something with this series.

  • @marceloafrota
    @marceloafrota ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You do interviews as well as you play drums, phenomenally! So fluid and personal, it made me feel like I was in a bar with friends. Congrats!

  • @mattkilsby947
    @mattkilsby947 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is amazing! You’re an extremely natural host, this all felt like an easy conversation between friends (which I guess it kind of was). That hour absolutely flew by.
    Dream guests for me would be my main drumming influences:
    Dom Howard
    Travis Barker
    Chad Smith
    Good luck, Cobus, this pod slaps

  • @shannonedens7854
    @shannonedens7854 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    As an RFTC fan since the 90’s, I absolutely love Atom’s drumming!

  • @kateio3029
    @kateio3029 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is really amazing, thank you for coming with that new podcast. And especially for Atom Willard as a first guest. Hope you will continue with the podcast as long as it makes you inspired (and not to others expectations:)

  • @mautsukuda
    @mautsukuda ปีที่แล้ว

    I love listening to podcasts, but more specifically, podcasts with hosts and guests who are passionate, knowledgeable, and at the same time humble and personable. You have all the right ingredients to make this a very successful podcast. Keep it up, Cobus! I loved this first episode.

  • @markus111100
    @markus111100 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Also, 'til that day? Your collab with Atom Willard is still one of my favorite videos to watch. The song, the dynamic in the duet? Just amazing!

  • @pumpkineater8585
    @pumpkineater8585 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Atom seems like a really lovely genuine guy and he will be such an amazing drummer for alkaline trio

    • @jodyvance4114
      @jodyvance4114 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      He’s truly an epic drummer!!!💯

    • @milfordjohnson2289
      @milfordjohnson2289 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      im annoyed this needs mentioning. he is even more chilled than ron welty, notorious for being more chilled than absolutely anything you threw at any of the noble gases. i wonder what happened to hiim actually

  • @jamesstone1871
    @jamesstone1871 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Not even finished with the episode and I feel compelled to comment. This is freaking awesome! Super well done! I don't drum, but I've always had a creative hobby and consumed creative content. This is just a joy to listen to!

  • @MrTylerInk
    @MrTylerInk ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a great interview. Gentlemen, you RULE!!!! Atom, you are an absolutely brilliant drummer. Your playing at Angels & Airwaves was phenomenal. Whisper, Empire, Love are my favorite AVA albums. I listened to them when my children were born and grew up, and I still listen to them to this day. Thank You for all. Cheers from Poland, Guys! 🙌🤘

  • @link470
    @link470 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Loved this Cobus, *excellent* first pick! We Don’t Need To Whisper will forever be one of my favorite albums, and I completely agree that nothing sounds the same since the songs he did with AVA. You can’t put anyone else in a song like The War and have it sound the same.

  • @itsjoeredula7
    @itsjoeredula7 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just watched this interview. Atom seems to be a very genuine, cool and nice guy. Great job Cobus! More of this please!

  • @BernardVisagie
    @BernardVisagie ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome Cobus, along with doing your regular drum covers this will be a great addition to your channel!

  • @timbakner6073
    @timbakner6073 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm a guitarist, and not a drummer, but I love watching drum videos online. Totally appreciate this conversation. Reminds me of Jim Adkins' Pass Through Frequencies podcast

  • @MrGilperc
    @MrGilperc ปีที่แล้ว

    I am really enjoying this interview, Cobus. You definitely have a knack for this. Keep it up!!

  • @EvanBDrums
    @EvanBDrums ปีที่แล้ว

    Two of my highest influences that filled me with inspiration in my formative years as a drummer and as a human having a conversation. I wish there was another hour to this. ♥️

  • @JohnCarloA
    @JohnCarloA ปีที่แล้ว +1

    THIS WAS GREAT! MORE PLEASE would be great to see you talk to some TH-cam drummers

  • @hawkeye5035
    @hawkeye5035 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This conversation is fantastic!! Certainly Atom is amazing, but you did a really good job facilitating, Cobus!

  • @themaddrummerofficial
    @themaddrummerofficial ปีที่แล้ว

    This was fantastic. Thank you for the video. 🙏

  • @Randomonkey232
    @Randomonkey232 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is like food for me. I appreciate the introspective approach. My ears thank you.

  • @jimboscustoms
    @jimboscustoms 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I really enjoyed this thank you 👊 im all for more content like this much love from the UK

  • @aldoruiz9618
    @aldoruiz9618 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great interview. I really enjoyed it, thank you

  • @zedwid3017
    @zedwid3017 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I remember the very FIRST video I saw of yours was you doing a cover for "Valkyrie Missile" by Angels & Airwaves back in 2007.I remember how skilled and happy you were playing such an incredible song. To finally meet the guy behind it- THE Atom Willard, must have been amazing!

  • @ONLYFEJMZZZ
    @ONLYFEJMZZZ 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As someone who is following you since 2009, this is amazing content! :D And the studio looks amazing.

  • @drewjonespdx
    @drewjonespdx ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh man what an awesome
    New direction for your
    Channel and life!

  • @marcelschmidtbass
    @marcelschmidtbass ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lekker Cobus! Looking forward to future interviews. Petar Janjic and Calvin Rogers are my requests for future quests. Both match your energy and creativity.

  • @PROSPECTSGR
    @PROSPECTSGR ปีที่แล้ว

    Yeah man!!! Love this!
    Thnx Cobus, Atom is a legend.

  • @nonbeliever3169
    @nonbeliever3169 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You should interview Andy Hurley from Fall Out Boy. Personally, I’m not a FOB fan, but it would be a good interview. You could ask him “Andy,, why do I play your songs better than you do?

  • @kerandurrant6043
    @kerandurrant6043 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love Adam's playing so much. I was just listening to Scream, Dracula, Scream a few hours ago and wondered if there were any TH-cam drum cam videos of his and came across this. Great conversation, thank you for doing this Cobus. I especially loved, at around the 57 minute mark, Adam talking about leaving in the mistakes. Listen to Brendan Canty from Fugazi, and you'll hear tempo changes all over the place. But it is just perfect and that band is so ridiculously good. As was RFTC.

  • @reinhardvenzke6181
    @reinhardvenzke6181 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Duuuude! Seeing a South African sit down with a legend like Atom Willard made my day. And then the introduction and seeing Atom squirm in response ... brilliant. Thank you for the video.

  • @markmckeown87
    @markmckeown87 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Bro I clearly remember you playing with him what was probably a decade ago now, and how nervous you were (but still killed it obviously). Remember it well and it was so sick!!

    • @markmckeown87
      @markmckeown87 ปีที่แล้ว

      As you can tell I'm an OG follower ;D

  • @DansBlink182
    @DansBlink182 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was amazing ❤
    Nothing but respect for all the hard work you put in dude.
    Would love to see if you could get any member of Blink 182 on for an interview, they are my favorite band, so that would truly awsome 😊

  • @thomasketels7002
    @thomasketels7002 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved the interview! Only thing was I was curious for him to talk about joining Alkaline Trio. Would have been nice to hear him talk about how the experience has been so far.
    But it was a great watch! Love the idea of interviewing drummers in this podcast-like style. I'd really like to hear Riley Breckenridge from Thrice as a guest some time!

  • @davidmichael8880
    @davidmichael8880 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is a huge throwback to your duo video "Heaven" a long time ago. I've watched it so many times 😍

  • @TimAlmazan
    @TimAlmazan ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this bro! Great convo✌🏼

  • @madeclothing2058
    @madeclothing2058 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love you Atom!!!!!!!! of cos you too Cobus

  • @Edge3775
    @Edge3775 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I still watch the heaven drum duo regularly. Amazing drummer!

  • @TheFilch182
    @TheFilch182 ปีที่แล้ว

    loved this Cobus would love more

  • @stuartjacobs8616
    @stuartjacobs8616 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved this!

  • @chadcarrdrums
    @chadcarrdrums 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hearing Atom talk about Pat Wilson was spot on. And Pinkerton is the one album I'd have to have if only given one.

  • @nitrogforever
    @nitrogforever 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Atom seems like a very simple and friendly guy to talk to. I'm a big fan!

  • @timday444
    @timday444 ปีที่แล้ว

    thx dude , amazing

  • @johnsong44
    @johnsong44 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this video!!

  • @This_is_Phil
    @This_is_Phil 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice episode. Atom seems to be such an amazing guy!

  • @nicolaschauvin1029
    @nicolaschauvin1029 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yesss , i remember when you covered ava songs a long time ago (following you since 2007 and your cover videos in the church)

  • @halvorespeset744
    @halvorespeset744 ปีที่แล้ว

    So Cool! More videos like this please! 🤩🙏

  • @reristavi
    @reristavi ปีที่แล้ว

    The part you guys together from AVA, I loved it, Also one of the most sweet drum track Atom you got there..

  • @stefantriveri
    @stefantriveri ปีที่แล้ว

    This is great man. Atom is one of my favorites. You know what would be a cool episode, Lindsey Raye Ward.

  • @pochungchen
    @pochungchen ปีที่แล้ว

    2 of my favourite drummers talking, I love it!! Paiste or Sabian question was the best!!!

  • @TylerWowturz
    @TylerWowturz 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was so pumped to see him in Alkaline trio and angels and airwaves WDNTW and Love albums definitely influenced my drumming through the years

  • @chaiclarke9282
    @chaiclarke9282 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love this! Deedlebag pulling up strong!

    • @IzhakIb
      @IzhakIb ปีที่แล้ว

      Ayyyyy OG

  • @shawnsdrumcave
    @shawnsdrumcave 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Atom is not only a great drummer but seems like a hell of a nice guy as well!

  • @Koibito_Universe
    @Koibito_Universe ปีที่แล้ว

    Do more of these please‼️

  • @vadimturanosoff6795
    @vadimturanosoff6795 ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤love to both of you!Great professionals!

  • @arthurvarin6436
    @arthurvarin6436 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man you're so good at this, plz more of this! Would love Luke Holland on the show 🥁

  • @pataudi8025
    @pataudi8025 ปีที่แล้ว

    Seeing you both together after that duet drum cover of Heaven by A&A. Great humans you both are.

  • @JoeLooneyMusic
    @JoeLooneyMusic ปีที่แล้ว

    Truly amazing!!!! ❤

  • @KeonPH
    @KeonPH ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He recently got a shoutout from a Blink-182 concert! 😮

  • @joshuawinslow8812
    @joshuawinslow8812 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was great!

  • @Matt-drums
    @Matt-drums ปีที่แล้ว

    This is fantastic! We need you and Matt Greiner to sit down together 🙌🙏🙏🙏

  • @ChrisBairDrums
    @ChrisBairDrums ปีที่แล้ว

    Lets gooo, solid guest 👏

  • @ChiP-30
    @ChiP-30 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it!

  • @aarond33
    @aarond33 ปีที่แล้ว

    Two of my favorite drummers!

  • @isleofthecheetah
    @isleofthecheetah 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love his honesty about the blink albums. I love all of them but I can see how the untitled album transcends blink and can appeal to different tastes.

  • @jordanheimer774
    @jordanheimer774 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    New alkaline drummer! I love derek and it makes my sad, but happy at the same time. Alkaline trio is my favorite band.

  • @asamann1738
    @asamann1738 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ohmygawsh an hour of Cobus talking yaaassss. I’ll listen to your beautiful accent and rambling all day long. Pls pls pls interview Adam Gilbert next. He’s a drummer and runs a channel called drum abuse also plays live for STARSET. Keep making video bro!

  • @IkechiUkazu
    @IkechiUkazu ปีที่แล้ว

    Come on Cobus! Too cool!! Great evolution!

  • @brettclurdrums
    @brettclurdrums ปีที่แล้ว

    This is great.

  • @Kuhlyedascope69
    @Kuhlyedascope69 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thank you cobus. OG AVA fan. ATOM IS BOSS!!

  • @scmcarthur
    @scmcarthur ปีที่แล้ว

    Keep the long form going!!

  • @shankdrummer06
    @shankdrummer06 ปีที่แล้ว

    Two of the best dudes!

  • @simonondrums9624
    @simonondrums9624 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! 😁 I’d love to hear a interview with Harry Miree or Anika Nilles. I think a conversation between you and Harry would be hilarious 😃

  • @eduardomoreno4265
    @eduardomoreno4265 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is great

  • @budbrigman
    @budbrigman 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love your Heaven duet with Atom. He made AVA amazing.

  • @KingBespokeCreations
    @KingBespokeCreations ปีที่แล้ว

    Just thought regarding the end part of the chat. Keep the professional ultimate edited polished videos coming, BUT how about a live one take version of the same song too? Double the content for the same piece! Awesome first episode, I’ll be back 🤙

  • @rileyinthevoid
    @rileyinthevoid ปีที่แล้ว

    The Purdie Shuffle (well, the Rosanna Shuffle variant) being talked about @18:29 would love to see Cobus do a Steely Dan drum cover or even doing some covers of well known Purdie tracks!

  • @dhanudan
    @dhanudan ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Salah satu drummer terbaik yg saya idolakan 🥁 🔥. Greetings from us Indonesia 🇮🇩

  • @Longbajubi
    @Longbajubi ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Travis Barker gotta be a great guest to this after Atom.

  • @TheLingonator
    @TheLingonator ปีที่แล้ว

    love the pod bro! you should connect with craig reynolds from the downbeat/stray from the path!

  • @b33pb00pbr1tt
    @b33pb00pbr1tt ปีที่แล้ว

    Yooooo!!!! This is great!!!! Interview ALL THE DRUMMERS!!!! Chad Smith would be amaze-balls!

  • @jodyvance4114
    @jodyvance4114 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    @ATOMWILLARD. YOU FKKNG ROCK!!!

  • @Washu1337
    @Washu1337 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best, biggest sounding drums on those AvA albums. Nothing comes close.
    Congrats on the interview!

  • @gilgoncalves2304
    @gilgoncalves2304 ปีที่แล้ว

    You missed to say that he played with Against Me bro! Amazing band!

  • @gabriellimo5887
    @gabriellimo5887 ปีที่แล้ว

    We need part 2.

  • @mikeholand5302
    @mikeholand5302 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow, nobody paid attention to what he said about Eloy Casagrande at 25:39 . Well observed Atom. Now he's part of one of the biggest bands in the world.