Thanks everyone for the love, support, an even your opinions... It's a honor to be able to make music and perform for you guys... I'll keep shedding I'm a baby at this... It's a lifetime process!! Please keep me in your prayers as I will you.... Music is life!!!
One of the most (maybe THE most) brilliant, inspired, and wonderful drum solos I've heard, and I've been playing for 50 years. I love the dynamics--volume dynamics, intensity dynamics, lyrical dynamics--the humor, and most of all the sheer joy of playing that is so evident here. Of course there's the phenomenal technique and the astounding technical ability, too. For most drummers these days, that seems to be all there is, but here those things are all in service to the musical expression. And in my book, being musical is the highest calling a drummer can aspire to. This sets a new benchmark and provides enough creative inspiration to keep me going for the next two years.
I was a big Spyro fan, and I remember watching Mr. Pearson ply his craft masterfully "back in the day." But I never saw this level of magic. This is phenomenal. Absolutely unforgettable. Lee Pearson has become a force of nature.
Being a Drummer over 50 Years I ve Never Seen anyone Reach this Level of Proficentcy Intensity other Than Buddy But This Drummer Ultilizes his entire Set Knowing every Nuance He is a True ARTIST
Lee, this must be the one of the most creative, immersive, passionate, entertaining drum solos I have ever seen!!!! You are blessed with a gift beyond compare. Keep sharing your talent with the world.
That Drum Solo is the best, I am 69 years old and have listened to the best drummers from the late, 1930s to this day, Jazz is my style, and you, my gifted friend can stand with any musician in the world,
Lee Pearson an inspiration in drumming. What I am hearing and seeing is God Given talent. The man Lee is drumming from his heart. Notice how he gets soft soft and then uses dynamics I would say that many drummers out there today are great no doubt about it. I can hear Max Roach ideas in is playing and the chops are there. Without a doubt this man deserves all the recognition and then some. As a fellow drummer I admire him and will wait for more exciting drumming from this fine musician. thank you and God Bless You BOOM
He's got the showmanship of Pappa Joe Jones and the chops of Buddy Rich and then some! I just saw him with Chris Botti and the Oregon Symphony and I had to look him up on youtube and see him play again. The solo is astounding but to watch him play live with that band is something else again!
You're the Alan Dawson of your time. I saw him in a clinic in 1970~ I bought that kit hoping to sound anything like him. But of course I had no idea the master that he was. He wad just a ghost of texture ... You carry on this amazing tradition to a degree he would have loved...I loved Alan for his great humility and unsung place in Drumming history...Carry on this legacy Lee...Alan lives in you! God bless Ed Genovese composer/ Drummer
Saw the show last night and was gobsmacked! Seen Peart, Palmer, Copeland and shot video of Gadd, but I never saw anything like your solo last night. Thanks for coming out and sharing your talents with us!
This is my first time seeing Lee, and I am totally blown away by your musicianship, style, timing, feel, approach, showmanship, originality, control, versatility, technique and love for the drums. You are in a league of your own.
I just saw you at Ravinia Music Festival in Highland Park with Chris Botti. You are amazing, so glad I had the chance to see you perform in person. This was the best concert ever!!!
Chris Botti knows how to pick them, that's for sure! I just came to this video from another Chris Botti drum solo video of when Billy Kilson was on tour with him. THAT was one of the best drum solos I've ever seen, and now I'm watching THIS. I'm just so glad that I gave up on the drums a long time ago. I still love messing around but to reach anything close to this level would be impossible for me. I'm just so happy that others are able to capture and upload these amazing performances for all of us to see.
+Lee Pearson This is my kind of solo. I dare say it's not so much a solo as a track in it's own right : it's got impetus, movement, steam, direction. Magnificent.
Lee you are one with your drums. It feels as if they are an extension of your body. Stunning performance! Thanks for opening my eyes to such amazing talent.
Plant a groove seed in fertile soul and amazing things can happen. How great is it to see a musician so connected to what's inside them and be so intimate with their instrument that it just flows outward? I feel inspired after watching you play, Lee : )
fantastic. so unique and different terrific showman appeal to drummers and non drummers alike for the pure skill and eccentricity. The dudes' brilliant, and he owns catagorie of drumming he exists in on his own!
Wow thanks so much.. Thanks so much appreciate the love and support!! Please keep me in your prayers as I will do for you!!! Blessings to you and your family!
I have seen John Bonham live 6 times and Neil Peart many many times, and this guy is the only drummer i have ever seen that can hang with these iconic greats. He is amazing when i have seen him in the Desert, Palm Desert McCallum Theatre,. Amazing skills
Masterful chops. Truly awesome technique, and created some killer grooves with Spyro Gyra. I don't get the towel and the stick thing, or the behind the back thing. Then I saw Chris Botti and got it. Same with Billy Kilson. Botti digs showmen. Kilson was uber - animated with Dave Holland, but never did the Botti stuff.(thank goodness) VASTLY different audiences.
Ah! Originality! A Drum Master having fun at work. Chops (for the sake of "wow") are for cutting drummers but this was a solo for the audience. Many other drummers seem to forget that.
Great chops brother !! Been drumming 40+ years , seen some greats and you are knocking on the doorstep my friend !!! Awesome technique , great speed , accurate and tasty all at once !!!
Thanks everyone for the love, support, an even your opinions... It's a honor to be able to make music and perform for you guys... I'll keep shedding I'm a baby at this... It's a lifetime process!! Please keep me in your prayers as I will you.... Music is life!!!
+Lee Pearson Fantastic solo--- your phrasing in some parts is truly wonderful and really inspiring-- , your playing here is in the ZONE.
+Lee Pearson cheers for your prayers lee, I will write a letter to santa for you :) epic solo bro!
Musiccalgary
agreed
how did u get your hands so quick?
+Lee Pearson wow. You sure know how to have fun Mr. Pearson!
Why doesnt this have a million views yet??
OMG, one of the beat solos I've ever seen. Unbelievable!!
That's one of the best drum solos of all times!!! Wow!!!
The best drumsolo I've seen and heard in years!! Such a talent - musical, funny, fast and inventive!!
wow. my first time seeing this guy. that solo was truly inspiring.
One of the most (maybe THE most) brilliant, inspired, and wonderful drum solos I've heard, and I've been playing for 50 years. I love the dynamics--volume dynamics, intensity dynamics, lyrical dynamics--the humor, and most of all the sheer joy of playing that is so evident here. Of course there's the phenomenal technique and the astounding technical ability, too. For most drummers these days, that seems to be all there is, but here those things are all in service to the musical expression. And in my book, being musical is the highest calling a drummer can aspire to. This sets a new benchmark and provides enough creative inspiration to keep me going for the next two years.
I was a big Spyro fan, and I remember watching Mr. Pearson ply his craft masterfully "back in the day." But I never saw this level of magic. This is phenomenal. Absolutely unforgettable. Lee Pearson has become a force of nature.
Being a Drummer over 50 Years I ve Never Seen anyone Reach this Level of Proficentcy Intensity other Than Buddy But This Drummer Ultilizes his entire Set Knowing every Nuance He is a True ARTIST
Wow I'm honored!!! Thanks so much for the inspiring words of encouragement! Much love and peace and blessings to you and your family..
Lee came from another world!!!
Saw Chris Botti in concert last night in Vancouver, BC. Lee Pearson's drum solo was an incredible finale.
Finally a solo both the lay person and a drummer can appreciate. Great showmanship as well.
Lee, this must be the one of the most creative, immersive, passionate, entertaining drum solos I have ever seen!!!! You are blessed with a gift beyond compare. Keep sharing your talent with the world.
Some of the most ecstatic drumming I’ve ever seen!
So creative, entertaining, and just…..wow!!!
Been one of my favorite solos for years
That Drum Solo is the best, I am 69 years old and have listened to the best drummers from the late, 1930s to this day, Jazz is my style, and you, my gifted friend can stand with any musician in the world,
That was the best solo I've ever seen or heard. I'd travel far and wide to take lessons from you! Simply, amazing!
Simply put, AMAZING.
This was such a joy to behold. Such showmanship. Such groove. Such technique. Such creativity! A++
That's a man living his dream! What a performance!
The Man
You will never see anybody do it better , simply the best
Easily one of the most underrated musicians of all time
Lee Pearson an inspiration in drumming. What I am hearing and seeing is God Given talent. The man Lee is drumming from his heart. Notice how he gets soft soft and then uses dynamics I would say that many drummers out there today are great no doubt about it. I can hear Max Roach ideas in is playing and the chops are there. Without a doubt this man deserves all the recognition and then some. As a fellow drummer I admire him and will wait for more exciting drumming from this fine musician. thank you and God Bless You BOOM
Such an AWESOME showstopper of a solo. I'm not a Botti fan, but I'd pay good money to see Lee Pearson play...
Best drumming seen in my life so far. God Almighty Bless you.
This man just played the air, and I swear I heard it.
7 years and still watching and amazed!
Lee Pearson = fresh beast!
He's got the showmanship of Pappa Joe Jones and the chops of Buddy Rich and then some! I just saw him with Chris Botti and the Oregon Symphony and I had to look him up on youtube and see him play again. The solo is astounding but to watch him play live with that band is something else again!
I'm truly humbled and honored by your kind words!! Peace and blessings to you!
Love the sound of his drums.
Lee, when I grow up I wanna be like you! and I'm 62 years old. You are such a great talent good health to you and yours. It's all good!
I smiled all the way through this. Incredible. Kudos to Bill Burr for showing this guy some love.
I saw Lee at Uptown Theatre in Napa...incredible. Great way to round out an awesome display of Botti's band!
Such a light touch, and the groove is absolutely out of control!
This man simply has it.
The best ive ever heard in my life as a drummer. This made my day! Big smile!
You're the Alan Dawson of your time. I saw him in a clinic in 1970~ I bought that kit hoping to sound anything like him. But of course I had no idea the master that he was. He wad just a ghost of texture ... You carry on this amazing tradition to a degree he would have loved...I loved Alan for his great humility and unsung place in Drumming history...Carry on this legacy Lee...Alan lives in you! God bless Ed Genovese composer/ Drummer
I cannot believe my eyes and ears! extraordinary
Insane is rt....i can not believe what i just saw and heard! Fabulous!
Saw the show last night and was gobsmacked! Seen Peart, Palmer, Copeland and shot video of Gadd, but I never saw anything like your solo last night. Thanks for coming out and sharing your talents with us!
The tone on the invisible drum climb up is incredible. Thank you.
I was introduced to Lee Pearson's drumming last night at the Count Basie by Chris Botti. Damn, if he doesn't find the world's greatest musicians!
This is music man, it's not only drumming, hell no, it,s a musical harmonic conversacion, beautiful colours, taste, this dude is teaching me a lot
Music Love!!! True pure vibes!!! Proper!!! Too bloody amazing
Absolutely awesome! fantastic showmanship with the chops to match!
This is my first time seeing Lee, and I am totally blown away by your musicianship, style, timing, feel, approach, showmanship, originality, control, versatility, technique and love for the drums. You are in a league of your own.
Lee, absolutely brilliant! Thank you for being in our world.
I just saw you at Ravinia Music Festival in Highland Park with Chris Botti. You are amazing, so glad I had the chance to see you perform in person. This was the best concert ever!!!
This is amazing Lee. Thank you for inspiring all of us.
This is insanity. Absolutely amazing!!!
just saw him at Lincoln Center with chris botti - his joy is infectious!
One of the most masterful drum solos I've ever heard..... Ever. Not kidding.
Thanks so much appreciate the love and support!! Please keep me in your prayers as I will do for you!!! Blessings to you and your family!
Chris Botti knows how to pick them, that's for sure! I just came to this video from another Chris Botti drum solo video of when Billy Kilson was on tour with him. THAT was one of the best drum solos I've ever seen, and now I'm watching THIS. I'm just so glad that I gave up on the drums a long time ago. I still love messing around but to reach anything close to this level would be impossible for me.
I'm just so happy that others are able to capture and upload these amazing performances for all of us to see.
just sooooo smooth...the transitions are flawless......
Lee this is my first time ever seeing you play. Damm ! You are amazing.
Burr brought me here and he wasnt lying. He's killing it.
Thanks so much appreciate the love and support!! Please keep me in your prayers as I will do for you!!! Blessings to you and your family!
+Lee Pearson God Bless you Mr. Pearson! :)
+Lee Pearson This is my kind of solo. I dare say it's not so much a solo as a track in it's own right : it's got impetus, movement, steam, direction. Magnificent.
best solo ive ever seen. tasteful and creative.
Lee you are one with your drums. It feels as if they are an extension of your body. Stunning performance! Thanks for opening my eyes to such amazing talent.
LEE, come on, u made me smile. Those thousands of hours of dedication really shows. love it, GREAT. JIM Strassburg drummer
Wow! Saw this guy on Chris Botti Javajazz concert and had to find more solos. Lee did NOT disappoint
Plant a groove seed in fertile soul and amazing things can happen. How great is it to see a musician so connected to what's inside them and be so intimate with their instrument that it just flows outward?
I feel inspired after watching you play, Lee : )
Just when I thought I saw them all.......OMG!!!
fantastic. so unique and different terrific showman appeal to drummers and non drummers alike for the pure skill and eccentricity. The dudes' brilliant, and he owns catagorie of drumming he exists in on his own!
Lee, I saw your show in Wroclaw yesterday. Absolutely stunning! You made my day!
This needs so much more views....
Just plain awesome drum solo
Wow thanks so much.. Thanks so much appreciate the love and support!! Please keep me in your prayers as I will do for you!!! Blessings to you and your family!
lee pearson, tasteful identity with many layers of curious musical expression, not just a drummer but a musical harmonic very gifted energetic brother
Lee u are truly amazing!!!
The best Drummer over the World.famous..famous..
I have seen John Bonham live 6 times and Neil Peart many many times, and this guy is the only drummer i have ever seen that can hang with these iconic greats. He is amazing when i have seen him in the Desert, Palm Desert McCallum Theatre,. Amazing skills
Great Great Great the best !
WOW!!!! HOW CAN ANYONE GIVE THIS A THUMBS DOWN????? This is amazing!!!! Botti finds these guys!!!
I do not believe it can be better ever !!!
Amazing incredible!!!!!!!! Wow!!!
OMG, no other words! Thanks for sharing
Lee - You could've given the late Buddy Rich some competition! Fantastic! Can see you and Chris feeling your way in! On another one.
Thanks so much!
the best drum solo I've seen or heard. ever
Amazing!!! Now thats alot of fun! Great skills! God Bless I am in line for the prayers now. Peace
ultimately the best period. truly amazing
it`s amazing...just amazing! Thanks for this...Lee Pearon!! my favorite drum solo ever!!
Masterful chops. Truly awesome technique, and created some killer grooves with Spyro Gyra. I don't get the towel and the stick thing, or the behind the back thing. Then I saw Chris Botti and got it. Same with Billy Kilson. Botti digs showmen. Kilson was uber - animated with Dave Holland, but never did the Botti stuff.(thank goodness) VASTLY different audiences.
Master of his instrument! Brilliant.
Best drum solo I've ever seen!!!
He's the best drummer I've ever seen.
Amazing performance! Love percussion!
What I call an amazing improvised drum solo!! Beautiful!! Thanks
Wow! So great...I really enjoyed this!
OMG Lee is amazing.
Ah! Originality!
A Drum Master having fun at work.
Chops (for the sake of "wow") are for cutting drummers
but this was a solo for the audience.
Many other drummers seem to forget that.
Blown away!!!!
the Comedian bill burr mentioned you in a podcast today.glad he did.
Speechless!
This dude! Wow!
Superbe vraiment, bravo à Chris Botti que je découvre !
Saw you last weekend at the Chicago Drum show. You were magnificent! Great work !!!
vous etes vraiment formidable ,,bravo! spectaculaire et extraordinaire un vrai batteur,,
Lee Pearson is brilliant!!
Great chops brother !! Been drumming 40+ years , seen some greats and you are knocking on the doorstep my friend !!! Awesome technique , great speed , accurate and tasty all at once !!!
Thanks so so so much!!! Peace and Blessings to you and your family!!
the most level-headed playing i've ever seen!
What a fantastic drum solo!!❤️🥁
This left me speechless ~ Thank you!
Had a beer with Lee after the Chris Botti show in Adelaide so funny grouse Bloke
Nice Work Drum's are Fun.
GOOD GRIEF! That was AMAZING!
I've never before watched a 7+ minute drum solo... this was incredible though. really digged it. Bill Burr sent me and i'm glad i checked it.