Gregg has once again showed his unbelievable skill set. Close your eyes and remember Jeff. Gregg is one of the hardest working drummers in the industry today. I once saw a 3 hour clinic by him, he ended it with another hour of handouts and autographs. Super sweet human with a ton of knowledge...can't beat that!
Did anyone already mention that Gregg is a really nice guy ? I saw him give a drum seminar a few years ago, and he was so engaging and friendly with the audience.
WOW! Greg, never heard a drummer get so close to Jeffs feel on this song. This song is up there with fool in the rain as far as not being a hard rhythm but an impossible feel to copy. You just gained a ton of respect from me on this one recording.
To be honest this is the best version of Rosanna after JPorcaro… Gregg smashed it (and he was substituting Simon)… better than any other that came after
Right now at this very moment , this is the best I’ve ever heard Toto w/Gregg Bissonette on Drums and 2 Black lead singers the male as Toto’s lead vocalist and gal backround harmony’s soooo frikan hot and Steve Lukathers vocals and guitar work as great as I’ve ever heard him! Seriously!!!
Saw this guy do a clinic in about 2003 in a small town in New Zealand. It pretty much destroyed all of our collective hopes and dreams, he was that good.
Yes! This is one of the most important feels to master, and Gregg really does justice to Jeff. Wow... This isn't easy, at all. Only hours and hours of practice can lead to the refined shuffle feel the way Jeff and Gregg do it. I challenge any band to properly cover Rosanna -- it's hard!
He come's really close but the problem is that TOTO didn't want anyone who tried or sounded like jeff they wanted someone in there own style utter than trying to impersonate someone
Nice job Gregg! Thank you for playing the song as close as possible to the original. Tough to do when its Jeff. Appreciate the time it must have taken to get it right
What great drumming! beautiful. Very nice job of keeping the beat steady as the rhythm flows with various changes. A much more mature musician in Gregg Bissonette from the crazy old days of DLR.
I don't think he can play Rosanna by Toto. It's because of the phrasing of the shuffle. He thinks it's triplets. Rosanna groove is quintuplet shuffle. Triplets are cheese. Listen to the phrasing of the keyboard players 'triplets' during his little solo bit, see it's not straight triplets? By that time the band is pulling Greg into the pocket, but he doesn't know what's going on. He can't count and his auditory perception doesn't pick up on the nuance.
@@chrisscott6417 what on earth are you talking about? In Jeff's OWN words: The hihat pattern is a triplet with the middle note ommited. It's a triplet shuffle, period. Gregg's playing it the closest anyone has ever played it to Jeff's original recording?
@@chrisscott6417 You’re just wrong. It’s not a quintuplet shuffle at all. Just like mikosoft said, the hi-hat pattern is a triplet with the middle note omitted.
@@thierrypaley5609 And not to mention that we got Vinnie Colaiuta as well as Dave Weckl too. And before I forget, Scott Crago (Eagles) is a Jeff fan too.
Oh my God. Gregg was the perfect drummer to replace Jeff. I never understood why didn't happen. Nothing against Simon Philips, but I Gregg was much more "presence and band member's".
In order to avoid comparison, they seem to have avoided a drummer similar to Jeff. Also, Simon was chosen because their latest album at that time was closer to hard rock.
Love Greg, he is a great note for note player and has the groove for sure. He even wrote notes on the snare head when he was auditioning for DLR which Vai saw and said I want this guy . So soon after Jeffs death, Steve Porcaro said he would not tour with anyone on drums but Simon and Mike Porcaro agreed. most likely because Jeff thought so much of Simon. In the end it doesn't matter what we want but what the band wants and I believe they got it right overall with Simon. Maybe they were looking for more technicality than groove at that point !
I have got to get lessons form you Greg. We live in the same town, I think. Ha. Not sure how the hell I'd go about making the connection. But this is pure fire...
Greg, amazing drumming on Jeff’s track. Kept the integrity of the groove but it still sounds like you playing! Jeff is looking down and cheering you on!
Dear Gregg : Aside the great Jeff you are definitely the second best by playing Rossana by far ... and you know this a very good compliment for any professional drummer .
Wow!!
Greg is one of the most versatile cats in the business. He can do it all..... very well......
Jeff and Gregg were also great friends.
Love his playing! I’m hearing Jeff’s pocket with some really tasteful chops here and there!
nice job GB,,,, ma
king Detroit proud!
Great Gregg
Beautiful job and undoubtedly under considerable pressure! Gregg is Mr Consistency.
Gregg has once again showed his unbelievable skill set. Close your eyes and remember Jeff.
Gregg is one of the hardest working drummers in the industry today. I once saw a 3 hour clinic by him, he ended it with another hour of handouts and autographs. Super sweet human with a ton of knowledge...can't beat that!
Greg, the complete drummer
Did anyone already mention that Gregg is a really nice guy ? I saw him give a drum seminar a few years ago, and he was so engaging and friendly with the audience.
Epic playing, that is amazing.
WOW! Greg, never heard a drummer get so close to Jeffs feel on this song. This song is up there with fool in the rain as far as not being a hard rhythm but an impossible feel to copy. You just gained a ton of respect from me on this one recording.
Gregg plays with love and passion , he is one cool cat.
It’s hard
Shannon Forest is the closest I’ve ever heard. Closed my eyes and thought Jeff was back.
BUT, Gregg is a total bad ass. Love his playing as well
@@tjrox absolutely agree, Forrest is the GOAT at bringing back Jeff’s vibe, but Greg did a superlative Job, I massively admire his playing!
Greg is a BEAST! amazing
The feel and vibe too, Gregg... Nailed it! Thanks you so much!!
Love your playing Greg! He's such a versatile, well rounded drummer! I've seen him do everything from jazz, Big Band, Pop, Rock and more!
Such an incredible performance Gregg!!! Always super inspiring!!! 😍
I absolutely love Gregg Bissonette!!
i' m from argentina and i listen this in 2019 , cheers greg you are a genious!
Love your playing and enthusiasm. Your enthusiasm is one the most inspirational things about you.
Man that was slick, and that outro was incredible! Great job Gregg!
Gregg will always be one of the greats of all time! So beautiful to hear Jeff's parts played correctly!
To be honest this is the best version of Rosanna after JPorcaro… Gregg smashed it (and he was substituting Simon)… better than any other that came after
Toto s best tour ever for me... Glad to have seen you in Holland with them Gregg. Amazing
greg playing to perfection as usual .!
Gregg you are the man 20 years ...I wacht the first vhs vídeo private lesson by you ...It change my life
The cool thing is Gregg and Luke are still playing together With Ringo...Truly All Stars..
That shuffle is killing...... very, very well played.....
On fire 🙂
I really admire the way you love music. And it can be heard and seen in your playing for real.
Right now at this very moment , this is the best I’ve ever heard Toto w/Gregg Bissonette on Drums and 2 Black lead singers the male as Toto’s lead vocalist and gal backround harmony’s soooo frikan hot and Steve Lukathers vocals and guitar work as great as I’ve ever heard him! Seriously!!!
Mabvuto Carpenter ? is it
Great job Gregg. Every time I hear you play, I'm amazed. Thanks for posting.
Saw this guy do a clinic in about 2003 in a small town in New Zealand. It pretty much destroyed all of our collective hopes and dreams, he was that good.
(Switches to falsetto for the high “Roseanna, Roseanna”)… I completely understand.
Gregg Bissonette is all around solid.
Awesome Gregg's groove!!!
Steve Lukather's vocals in the chorus are amazing
GREGG IS AMAZING!
Yes! This is one of the most important feels to master, and Gregg really does justice to Jeff. Wow... This isn't easy, at all. Only hours and hours of practice can lead to the refined shuffle feel the way Jeff and Gregg do it. I challenge any band to properly cover Rosanna -- it's hard!
Wow. Where have all the great musicians gone! So good to harken back to the days of quality live playing!
Gregg played without changing part too much of the Jeff's groove. He is a Drummer who really respect another Drummer. Love u Gregg!
This must have been very shortly after Jeff died
@@vhollund not at all. This is from 95-96
@@davidzuniga9362 Yeah, this was when Simon Phillips had to take a break due to back problems.
What a TREAT it was to see you two with Ringo (et al) in Prescott, Arizona this year! ❤
Hey Gregg. Great stuff bro. Just saw the great interview on Rick Beato's channel. Salute! Mega-blessings. Carl.
Gregg has got that groove....!
Que final !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I know nobody can play like Jeff but Gregg Bissonette comes pretty damn close
michael jagger you are right my friend, much better than Simon P. on this one. The Feel, those ghost notes, the simple fills.
He come's really close but the problem is that TOTO didn't want anyone who tried or sounded like jeff they wanted someone in there own style utter than trying to impersonate someone
Greg is awesome !
Who’s the bassist ? What a cool bass !
Awesome drummer, underrated big time...
When and what was this performance, Jeff's tribute?
french tv, TARATATA 1995
Bobby in-form is a hard ask! Always amazed me until I learned the backstory. Still, great performance!
Thanks for this man!! I didn't know that greg bissonette he had a performance with toto. Awsome video!!!!
Stand in for Simon P when he had back problem.
Gregg is a legend. Amazing.
Nice job Gregg! Thank you for playing the song as close as possible to the original. Tough to do when its Jeff. Appreciate the time it must have taken to get it right
What great drumming! beautiful. Very nice job of keeping the beat steady as the rhythm flows with various changes. A much more mature musician in Gregg Bissonette from the crazy old days of DLR.
Great job Gregg. Always play for the music. Tight as usual!!
I love me some Lukather
What can't Greg play???? He's got it all but best of all a great humble personality.
i totally agree
Got that right
I don't think he can play Rosanna by Toto. It's because of the phrasing of the shuffle. He thinks it's triplets. Rosanna groove is quintuplet shuffle. Triplets are cheese. Listen to the phrasing of the keyboard players 'triplets' during his little solo bit, see it's not straight triplets? By that time the band is pulling Greg into the pocket, but he doesn't know what's going on. He can't count and his auditory perception doesn't pick up on the nuance.
@@chrisscott6417 what on earth are you talking about? In Jeff's OWN words: The hihat pattern is a triplet with the middle note ommited. It's a triplet shuffle, period. Gregg's playing it the closest anyone has ever played it to Jeff's original recording?
@@chrisscott6417 You’re just wrong. It’s not a quintuplet shuffle at all. Just like mikosoft said, the hi-hat pattern is a triplet with the middle note omitted.
Gregg is one of my favorite drummers, he did a good job. There's only one Jeff.
They were great friends, so I think they learned a lot from each other.
Not an easy song to pull off for any drummer. Gregg played it amazingly. One of the best!!
GREGG BISSONETTE, ladies and gentlemen!
That singer is phenomenal...
Steve Lukather is a guitar god.
Gregg's doing Jeffrey proud....beautiful drumming.
Gregg and Jeffrey were good friends. Two great guys !
@@thierrypaley5609 And not to mention that we got Vinnie Colaiuta as well as Dave Weckl too. And before I forget, Scott Crago (Eagles) is a Jeff fan too.
Best drummer to cover Rosanna.
Go Greg.top shuffling.
When was this taped? Not to focus on the superficial, but unusually solid wardrobe choices!
1995
Gregg really nailed this gig!
That was a cool ending
Now thats a lovely shuffle Greg.....Jeff was smiling!
I saw Greg with Toto in Leeds on the Tambu tour, Simon had injured his back so Greg sat in for him, He has since played on Lukes album Luke.
Gregg Bissonette with Toto ..omg he nail's it and jesus what a ending !!!
Oh my God. Gregg was the perfect drummer to replace Jeff. I never understood why didn't happen. Nothing against Simon Philips, but I Gregg was much more "presence and band member's".
In order to avoid comparison, they seem to have avoided a drummer similar to Jeff.
Also, Simon was chosen because their latest album at that time was closer to hard rock.
Spot on
Thanx, thanx, thanx!
Oh yes. Yes indeed.
He's the best to cover this song. So sophisticated playing, like Jeff's.
5 points taken away for the haircut.......no excuse
He did Jeff justice. Best I've heard!
Me agrado el estilo de Greg, es como que jeff Porcaro tocaria,mis respetos.
I love Luke. So cute.
Me too!! 😍
Greg with TOTO wow...GGGGGreat👍
I want that Slingerland kit soo bad !
This guy is like a Chameleon Drummer. he's amazing plus...
You saw in toto in concert '? Excellent! What an experience! Yes, many we missed seeing Jeff. Greetings
I are one of my first inspirations
5 stars
Love Greg, he is a great note for note player and has the groove for sure. He even wrote notes on the snare head when he was auditioning for DLR which Vai saw and said I want this guy . So soon after Jeffs death, Steve Porcaro said he would not tour with anyone on drums but Simon and Mike Porcaro agreed. most likely because Jeff thought so much of Simon. In the end it doesn't matter what we want but what the band wants and I believe they got it right overall with Simon. Maybe they were looking for more technicality than groove at that point !
There is nothing you can't play Gregg!
I have got to get lessons form you Greg. We live in the same town, I think. Ha. Not sure how the hell I'd go about making the connection. But this is pure fire...
Can anybody tell me which year this was recorded? Thank you so much in advance! Great drumming from Gregg!
+Doom Progger 1995. Gregg covered for Simon Phillips as he had a back problem.
michael jagger
Thank you :-)
woah!
Greg, amazing drumming on Jeff’s track. Kept the integrity of the groove but it still sounds like you playing! Jeff is looking down and cheering you on!
Muitooooooooooooobommmmmmmm
Very good
Nice Shuffle Gregg .
love Tartata
WHEN WAS THIS?
Good drummin I must say :))
Dear Gregg : Aside the great Jeff you are definitely the second best by playing Rossana by far ... and you know this a very good compliment for any professional drummer .
Gregg THAT END!
Wow! What year was that?
Mike was a fab player.
But how nice amd Luke..his beautifus blue eyes and sad...sexy voice.....WONDERFUL MAN
Greg is great but I miss bobby kimball