E154-B: Jimmy Chamberlin: The Swing Behind Smashing Pumpkins - Part 2!

In this episode, the one and onlyJimmy Chamberlin and John do a deep dive into Jimmy's incredible career. The Smashing Pumpkins, The Jimmy Chamberlin Complex, Zwan and more. Jimmy and John discuss his process for creating his iconic drum parts and the Pumpkins' recording process, his drum sound, the importance of Rudiments, and much more. He also talks about his love of Jazz and playing with the Frank Catalano Quartet.
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[@patrickjohnson1267]

Great 2-part interview. I really loved it. Thank you.

[@eddylonardo7859]

Hi John. Thank you for being the bridge for all of us drumdogs to connect with the drummer community. It really important. Thank you again. I do play drums, I have a lot of ideas and you know today, nowadays, you know the between AI drummers, or humans ..lol. Anyway, I had the opportunity a long time ago to enjoy your company. For the entire day... Peace, and love to all of us Drumdogs!!!!

[@glenbuck56]

Jimmy’s playing has been fundamental in my growth as a drummer, over the past 30yrs. This interview shines a light on so many of Jimmy’s influences during his formative years and up to current times. I’ll be diving into all those in due course. Your interview has been inspiring and an invaluable resource into the mind of this incredible musician. Thank you so much, John.
This was invaluable. 🤗

[@livefrommydrumroom]

Thanks Glen. I’m glad you enjoyed it. 🙏❤️

[@SWizz871]

Great interview!

[@sumyschick]

Air conditioned seats sound like something you might find on Indiegogo.

[@stevestate]

Thanks so much for this John, so many great stories! So good!

[@pal4597]

Joey Kramer was fantastic at 1/8 notes with his foot on the Hihats.

[@dhmtbr2551]

I’d love to see a Joey interview ! 😃

[@christiangibbs391]

Hi John 👋
Just wanted to thank you for your channel & bringing us these awesome interviews & insights from these legendary musical icons.
And of course, thank you to Jimmy Chamberlin for such a great interview 🙏
I grew up as a teenager in the 90's listening to Smashing Pumpkins, attempting to learn their songs from Jimmy's blistering snare rolls to the fluidity around the kit, expressing powerful dynamics, emotion, mood & feel he put into every part, song & performance 🥁 ❤
Jimmy's passion for drumming is evident,
his yearning to continue learning & growing to improve his craft,
but also remain humble & grounded despite his success & enormous talent is one of the reasons he remains such a pivotal leader & member of the drumming community.
Thank you 🙏
(I don't blame him hitting you up for a Zildjian endorsement as that was every drummer's dream, young & old 😅)

[@livefrommydrumroom]

Thank you Christian 🙏❤️

[@DrevPile]

Thanks,.going to have to listen to this conversation again. So much cool stuff covered.

[@brent3760]

I am with Billy Martin's school of thought on a click. I can do without it. Like you said John, it's organic. I think to let the human element in music be celebrated.

[@gbarrettomates]

Jimmy is the single greatest rock drummer of all time. The boomer Bonham days have come and gone.

[@solanezumab6939]

Awesome interview! Loved the clear respect you have for each other's abilities and knowledge. Jimmy is one of my drumming influences and it's so cool to see that's he's such a relaxed, funny guy! Not a bad decorator either!

[@MultiMikey81]

great interview ' 100% right music should ebb n flow and reflect personality why kill the feel