To anyone who would give this a "thumbs-down", I have a question - Is everything ok at home ? Would it help to speak with someone ?? lol! - Thanks for sharing this incredible performance by Todd
Todd put styx back on the map again. They could not have found a better drummer in my opinion. He really took their music to whole new level. He's like the modern day buddy rich of drummers. Fantastic.
Todd is great. A wonderful replacement for JP. And you're right, his playing has brought the band up to a different level. But I still have to give John his props. Without the Panozzo brothers, Styx would have never been...
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He's almost turned them into a prog rock band with his phenomenal playing.
I was there..2006 & 2008..One of the greatest experiences of my life...Todd was very gracious to sign a drumhead for me in-between performances...He's a great ambassador for drumming
@@jumpinjojo ~ Todd's underrated because most of the mainstream music world ignores him. They tout many of his contemporaries drumming talents all the time. But rarely mention Todd's name. The only reason he's being featured in these situations here is because he puts his self out there and gets noticed. Otherwise, no one except Styx fans would even know who he was...
Wouldn't call him underrated since he's been voted best prog rock drummer twice and best rock drummer once in Modern Drummer. Modern drummer is of course the top selling top rated drum magazine but he's also been rated number one drummer in the world by many other publications. He's also one of the few drummers in Spinal Tap to have survived.
I am taking a 26 week online rock drumming course on Drumeo with Todd. All of the comments in this thread apply to him - genius talented, humble, great guy and a superb teacher. I cannot say enough great things about him.
Todd is certainly a top tier drummer, melodically, artistically and technically. I love that traditional grip he uses for most of the song. He's got a bit of Carl Palmer in him!
Forgive me, but it only has the traditional grip in common; for the rest it's the opposite: Todd is technique, precision, study and cleanliness, while Carl was all inventiveness, passion and, let's face it, even a little physical effort; Palmer was a forerunner at the time, while Sucherman is an excellent interpreter of modern drumming with a sovranatural left hand technique, but he is no innovator.
Awesome player... a natural. Todd made a big deal about dropping the stick, then grabbing a hot rod by mistake. His "mistakes" sound better than my flawless moments! Go Todd!
He says he could do better, with the right sticks, but Todd you played it with power, precision and finesse that most can't do on their best day. Great job! If you said nothing in the beginning, I would only notice the stick change, that's it.
most balanced drummer on the planet...todd can play anything with mastery...studio, country , rock, pop, hard rock, prog rock, fusion, and even jazz...oh, funk...dude is a morph into any style with technique for years on end...
Having seen STYX live this past summer (an INCREDIBLE CONCERT, TOP 5 IN MY LIFE) and having listened and watched a lot of Todd's drumming, he has quickly become one of my favorite drummers! His approach to playing drums is to treat each drum as not just something to create a rhythm with, but as it's own musical instrument is very intelligent and spot on! Todd not only plays a GREAT rhythm driving each song, he musically adds so much in terms of accents, dynamics, etc. He's one of those drummers that makes a band better just because it's him behind the drum kit. It is quite easy to say that he and the guys from STYX are a perfect fit and I hope that they continue to record, tour and stay healthy for many more years!!!!!
If Todd switches to DW like so many other drummers have been doing in the last 2 years, I'll be heartbroken. Absolutely heartbroken. Please stay with Pearl Todd. Don't go to the dark side.
Just WOW. I’ve watched it a dozen times and he is effortless and soooooo solid .. I love his explosiveness and absolute control. . Sooo good. Can’t say enough. BTW what a great song ! Never heard it before great job.
TS is my new favourite drummer ! I can’t believe I didn’t know anything about this guy for so many years.. every feel he plays I’m like yeah that’s exactly what I wanted to hear!! Tons of style and technic 🤘🏻👌🏻
My one live encounter with Mr. Sucherman was as the drummer for Brian Wilson's first tour as a solo artist. I had never heard his name before, but on a stage full of world class musicians, he stood out as the best player in the band. Stunning.
Todd must be one of the most solid, spot on, tasteful drummers today. Styx are lucky to have him. This guy could have his choice of who to play with. I admire how much class he has as a person!
just awesome. You'd be hard-pressed to notice either the stick drop or the mismatched stick if you were just listening or if he hadn't pointed it out. I can only dream of being so good.
This has to be the coolest thing on the internet.. It's his style, his approach, his dynamics, his precision, control and speed. I'd wager he is at the top of many peoples "Who I would like to play like the most" list, mine included. Dropped a stick sure, but who noticed..
U2WB....... Just go to his TH-cam channel and hang out with him/us there. He can't answer all your questions all the time but he does respond as he get's the chance to. He's answered a few of mine with graciousness. Just be cool and don't overwhelm the system....... he's a very busy guy but he's not a jerk. And yes as drummers go, he's all that and a bag of sticks too. So fun to watch and listen to.
And he is NEVER mentioned when they talk about the greatest drummers. This guy is a great drummer and an absolute awesome musician.
He is the best. What a talent.
@@dougspencer3913 When Drummers are talking, He is Always talked about
To anyone who would give this a "thumbs-down", I have a question - Is everything ok at home ? Would it help to speak with someone ?? lol! - Thanks for sharing this incredible performance by Todd
Not Just a Drummer, but a True Musician. Bad Ass!
Yes, and a nice guy too.
Excellent drummer! Standing ovation!
Todd put styx back on the map again. They could not have found a better drummer in my opinion. He really took their music to whole new level. He's like the modern day buddy rich of drummers. Fantastic.
Todd is great. A wonderful replacement for JP. And you're right, his playing has brought the band up to a different level. But I still have to give John his props. Without the Panozzo brothers, Styx would have never been...
He's almost turned them into a prog rock band with his phenomenal playing.
Agreed!!!
Agreed!
I completely agree! He IS such a great fit with STYX and your Buddy Rich comparison is spot on!
I never tire of watching this incredible performance. Todd is a true master musician.
What a fantastic player, and what a great, humble guy. SO impressive !
I was there.Special moment.Special player. My three favorite drummers (Simon, Todd and Gavin) on the same bill. Memorable to say the least.
saw him live a few years ago, and you could feel his power from the balcony, it was incredible.
I was there..2006 & 2008..One of the greatest experiences of my life...Todd was very gracious to sign a drumhead for me in-between performances...He's a great ambassador for drumming
Very underrated drummer. The guy was just what they needed after the original drummer passed away.
Underrated by who?? I've never seen a single media source making that claim.
@@jumpinjojo ~ Todd's underrated because most of the mainstream music world ignores him. They tout many of his contemporaries drumming talents all the time. But rarely mention Todd's name. The only reason he's being featured in these situations here is because he puts his self out there and gets noticed. Otherwise, no one except Styx fans would even know who he was...
@ ~ I have to respectfully disagree. As a whole, Todd is still pretty much ignored by most of the music industry. So he is underrated...
@ ~ The music industry doesn't recognize Todd. You one measly magazine. But that's about it...
Wouldn't call him underrated since he's been voted best prog rock drummer twice and best rock drummer once in Modern Drummer. Modern drummer is of course the top selling top rated drum magazine but he's also been rated number one drummer in the world by many other publications. He's also one of the few drummers in Spinal Tap to have survived.
That stick drop was actually impressive to watch how he managed it. Great drummer.
This guy is one of the best
wow those stage set up people should check on that drum stands security,sure moves all over the place
💯
I am taking a 26 week online rock drumming course on Drumeo with Todd. All of the comments in this thread apply to him - genius talented, humble, great guy and a superb teacher. I cannot say enough great things about him.
I saw what you did there..
Todd is certainly a top tier drummer, melodically, artistically and technically. I love that traditional grip he uses for most of the song. He's got a bit of Carl Palmer in him!
Forgive me, but it only has the traditional grip in common; for the rest it's the opposite: Todd is technique, precision, study and cleanliness, while Carl was all inventiveness, passion and, let's face it, even a little physical effort; Palmer was a forerunner at the time, while Sucherman is an excellent interpreter of modern drumming with a sovranatural left hand technique, but he is no innovator.
he plays so clean, love it
Nothing short of Awesome even after that stick went flying. Todd is an Amazing Drummer. One of today's Best for sure.
Man this guy is good! Love his style! Definitely one of the best drummer out there today! Very underrated! Wow!👌😎👍
Todd makes a simple flam hit sound amazing.
Those aren't easy the way he does them
I believe a great word to describe how they're done is with "finesse." Years upon years of muscle memory combined with a marvelous imagination.
Awesome player... a natural. Todd made a big deal about dropping the stick, then grabbing a hot rod by mistake. His "mistakes" sound better than my flawless moments! Go Todd!
Yeah, hehe, if he hadn't said anything I wouldn't have noticed.
This. He is humble and an incredible drummer.
What exactly is a hot-rod?
@@Scatterbrain70 I believe is the stick made up of a bunch of thin dows/rods that’s held together at each end. It’s for fat, sloppy playing.
It’s a stick made for lighter acoustic playing - perfect example is those nirvana and Alice In Chains unplugged albums from back in the day
His fluidity is second to none...just an amazing player. worth studying as one of the greats,
I love it when guys this good drop a stick once in a blue moon. It makes them human and gives the rest of us a fighting chance.
I agree. Except if I wasn’t watching I never would have known - virtually seamless! So much for my fighting chance.
This guy is great. I get a Gavin Harrison vibe from him. Deep pocket time with a clean tone. Awesome
Fuck yes!!! Good call.
He says he could do better, with the right sticks, but Todd you played it with power, precision and finesse that most can't do on their best day. Great job! If you said nothing in the beginning, I would only notice the stick change, that's it.
Major stick drop and never missed a BEAT...Dudes just one of the BEST out there today
NEVER heard of this guy. Until now. I grade hard...but this guy rocks. IN the pocket; power and chops.
I hope you saw him live by now. He's live sound is the best of any drummer.
most balanced drummer on the planet...todd can play anything with mastery...studio, country , rock, pop, hard rock, prog rock, fusion, and even jazz...oh, funk...dude is a morph into any style with technique for years on end...
Todd is one of thee WORLDS GREATEST of all time behind the drums. Amazing performance.
Love Todd. Solid as a rock. One of the good guys 👍
Total rock and roll, shit flies and you don’t miss a beat!! Crowd goes crazy!!
Having seen STYX live this past summer (an INCREDIBLE CONCERT, TOP 5 IN MY LIFE) and having listened and watched a lot of Todd's drumming, he has quickly become one of my favorite drummers! His approach to playing drums is to treat each drum as not just something to create a rhythm with, but as it's own musical instrument is very intelligent and spot on! Todd not only plays a GREAT rhythm driving each song, he musically adds so much in terms of accents, dynamics, etc. He's one of those drummers that makes a band better just because it's him behind the drum kit. It is quite easy to say that he and the guys from STYX are a perfect fit and I hope that they continue to record, tour and stay healthy for many more years!!!!!
Great job Todd, that stick just went flying, and you didn't miss a beat...😂🥁😂🥁😂
The literal king of drumming, man his snare placement is high!
If Todd switches to DW like so many other drummers have been doing in the last 2 years, I'll be heartbroken. Absolutely heartbroken. Please stay with Pearl Todd. Don't go to the dark side.
Just WOW. I’ve watched it a dozen times and he is effortless and soooooo solid .. I love his explosiveness and absolute control. . Sooo good. Can’t say enough. BTW what a great song ! Never heard it before great job.
TS is my new favourite drummer ! I can’t believe I didn’t know anything about this guy for so many years.. every feel he plays I’m like yeah that’s exactly what I wanted to hear!! Tons of style and technic 🤘🏻👌🏻
My one live encounter with Mr. Sucherman was as the drummer for Brian Wilson's first tour as a solo artist. I had never heard his name before, but on a stage full of world class musicians, he stood out as the best player in the band. Stunning.
Todd you are absolutely awesome and a total trooper 👍👍
LOVE this song , beyond amazing drummer !!
It's a joy to watch this guy. Pure class.
One of the best. Id put him against anyone. Tasteful and technical
Truly a master at your kraft sir !!! You are a inspiration !!!
I'm impressed every time I see him play.
Todd must be one of the most solid, spot on, tasteful drummers today. Styx are lucky to have him. This guy could have his choice of who to play with. I admire how much class he has as a person!
One of the best,great guy,love watching him play,learn something new every time I watch him.
Master!!!!! Fantastic!!!!! I love this guy!!!!
Such a great drummer
Probably the best drummer still alive today.
He's excellent, but lets not get carried away here!
I really enjoy what he played. a natural-born drummer. great job.
Wow-I just never realized how much a monster drummer Todd is! 🤯
Watch his Red Storm video and everything he's doing on the new album. He's the new Master
Monster! Congrats from Brazil!!!
2020 still impressive !!
Great performance! Todd always impresses me!
5:55, subtle grip change. Love it.
JustinPayton He does that from time to time, like right there in prep for that long roll spanning all toms. He’s phenomenal.
Love it that when he dropped a stick the first thing to hand was a multirod... in that track!! 🤣 Awesome stuff, that's how you do it.
Amazing drumming, plays the song and dynamic at the same time.
Todd is a world class underated drummer for sure
Absolutely incredible stuff!
It's amazing! loving what you can't explain, but understand.
I am a new here, listen to Todd is awesome so clean sounds great thanks for this class.. greetings from chile..
...and I'm crying
So good, thank you. The shot of Macallan was perfect.
I really love tgis guy and his style!!
just awesome. You'd be hard-pressed to notice either the stick drop or the mismatched stick if you were just listening or if he hadn't pointed it out. I can only dream of being so good.
Incredible drummer!!
Absolutely my favorite drummer!
still love it!!
Il mio batterista preferito, il numero uno al mondo per classe e tecnica
He looks extremely natural with traditional grip.
I was so relieved when he finally hit that extra bass drum🤦♂️
So much excitement makes right stick fly away at 6:20 !
Great Todd! 👍😇❤️❤️❤️
Not sure why anyone would not like this video. Great drumming!
Never a drummer living or deceased who didn't drop a stick you keep going relax teaches you how to hold it together with one.Have fun who cares ❤
Absolutely Flawless!👏👏👏👏👏
saw him live with Styx, it was unbelievable
Very clean and powerful! Awesome
Awesome Drummer!
Todd and Gene Hoglan talk so similar its funny. Such intelligent guys.
time , groove , sound fits very well
Excellent beautiful amazing sublime inmortal 🎼 🥁 🎶 🎵 💫
That was pure perfection.
cool video !! great song ! awesome drumming !!
An inspiration!
AMAZING WORK
One of my favorite songs :-)
Masterclass!!! 🤘🤘
Amazing!👌👌
Uno de los mejores sin duda... De todo el colectivo que visitó el legendario festival Modern Drummer ESTE QUEDARÁ POR SIEMPRE EN LA MEMORIA!
Amazing!
Very awesome!
RoccoSoundTube It can't be VERY awaesome. Just awesome.
Truly, truly Awesome.
Fantastic. Just fantastic.
Damn clean playing right there!
World Class, and also class as a person.
Todd you are fucking amazing!!!!!!!
This has to be the coolest thing on the internet.. It's his style, his approach, his dynamics, his precision, control and speed. I'd wager he is at the top of many peoples "Who I would like to play like the most" list, mine included.
Dropped a stick sure, but who noticed..
Beautiful! #DRUMs!
Todd knocks it out of the park. Wish I could hire him for the album I'm recording. What a powerhouse.
one of the best
Todd is just an awesome guy and a fantastic player. Would love to hang with him and ask about a zillion drumming questions.
U2WB....... Just go to his TH-cam channel and hang out with him/us there. He can't answer all your questions all the time but he does respond as he get's the chance to. He's answered a few of mine with graciousness. Just be cool and don't overwhelm the system....... he's a very busy guy but he's not a jerk. And yes as drummers go, he's all that and a bag of sticks too. So fun to watch and listen to.
Excellent beautiful amazing