THE DRUMS (1935-2022) | THE GROOVES YOU NEED TO KNOW (feat. Gregg Bissonette)

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  • In this episode Gregg Bissonette and I discuss the drummers that every serious drummer should know from Gene Krupa to Ringo Starr to John Bonham to Questlove. A comprehensive guide of styles from Swing, Jazz, Rock, Fusion, Hip Hop and Funk.
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  • @luke83rj
    @luke83rj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1302

    Rick, since you know Gregg, you could ask him to try to schedule an interview with Ringo Starr, that would be historic.

    • @jayhappy2300
      @jayhappy2300 2 ปีที่แล้ว +116

      Rick is probably the biggest music educator on TH-cam. Even music royalty like Ringo could get increased marketing reach for any new project by appearing on Rick's channel

    • @joalco3
      @joalco3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Sure Gregg is not tired of that question!

    • @mjwaldrep
      @mjwaldrep 2 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      Ringo & his All Star Band will be in Atlanta Mon, Sept 19th. It would be great if you could interview him when he's in town.

    • @ThisBirdHasFlown
      @ThisBirdHasFlown 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I would love that. Ringo's not the best interviewee, though.

    • @donnieanderson2682
      @donnieanderson2682 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Rick could have the whole band on. Greg and Steeve Lukather have already appeared. Do a round table with the whole band.

  • @marcoapdias
    @marcoapdias 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2246

    The way Gregg plays all these parts with the exact amount of energy and make it seem so effortlessly is out of this world! His passion for the drums is in every single stroke. Legend!

    • @robertakerman3570
      @robertakerman3570 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      The way His name is spelled has a "great beat"!

    • @mikesomerset6338
      @mikesomerset6338 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Fantastic insight. I really enjoyed watching this. Can we have this guy back again sometime?

    • @georgemartin5980
      @georgemartin5980 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      He is Mr. Peanut Butter crossed with every drummer ever.

    • @ignaciojauregui7423
      @ignaciojauregui7423 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      He's gregg bisonete

    • @martincaz7772
      @martincaz7772 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      He's got that childlike enthusiasm just like Rick. :)

  • @dennisprestonmusic
    @dennisprestonmusic ปีที่แล้ว +138

    Today I learned that Gregg Bissonette is a legend.

    • @simo7393
      @simo7393 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      One year later I concur

  • @aronsz
    @aronsz ปีที่แล้ว +222

    (don't mind me, this is just a note to myself what to transcribe later)
    0:16 Sing, Sing, Sing - Gene Krupa
    0:41 Wipe out - Ron Wilson
    1:48 The end - Ringo Starr
    5:12 50 ways to leave your lover - Steve Gadd
    5:37 a Ringo fill
    6:41 (hard) a samba ostinato
    7:51 (hard) a Steve Gadd piece
    9:33 (hard) 777-9311 - David Garibaldi
    9:55 Too proud to beg - 6 stroke fill (10:19 - 5, 6) (10:32)
    13:40 (hard) Passion Dance - Elvin Jones
    16:27 Hot for teacher - Alex Van Halen
    17:41 Teen Town - Jaco Pastorius
    18:26 Now that you're been gone - Danny Seraphine
    18:48 My hero - Dave Grohl

    • @Jmilillo
      @Jmilillo ปีที่แล้ว +4

      For Danny Seraphine, I would’ve put Twenty Five or Six to Four

    • @batman1169
      @batman1169 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      No Peart or Buddy Rich?

    • @boomer3150
      @boomer3150 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Jmilillo 5-stroke roll.

    • @kristaskrastina2863
      @kristaskrastina2863 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@batman1169That was about grooves any drummer should know :) Buddy Rich and Neil Peart played stuff impossible for most drummers.

    • @michaelmillican5592
      @michaelmillican5592 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I still haven't met a drummer that can play Use Somebody by Kings of Leon. Correctly I mean.

  • @ItalianBoy31890
    @ItalianBoy31890 ปีที่แล้ว +702

    As a drummer - I love this
    As a musician - I love this
    As a guy who loves drummers and music I'm shocked that Alex Lifeson is so good at the drums

    • @DamienDae
      @DamienDae ปีที่แล้ว +42

      I guess not many people will have gotten it but there is indeed some resemblance!

    • @loganwhite8375
      @loganwhite8375 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I just left a comment about Alex Lifeson on drums lol.

    • @JimVincent
      @JimVincent ปีที่แล้ว +14

      So I'm not the only one who sees it.

    • @gspashak
      @gspashak ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Now I can't unsee it.

    • @agent1966
      @agent1966 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      😆😅🤣😂🙂

  • @priorscience
    @priorscience 2 ปีที่แล้ว +584

    He is an absolute riot. His personality comes roaring through his drum kit when he plays. I wish this video was an hour long. This was so much fun to watch. Thank you for sharing with us Rick.

    • @larrytate1657
      @larrytate1657 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      A musical beast.

    • @jkinghar
      @jkinghar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Just insane, frenetic joy. Like an over caffeinated squirrel of drums.

  • @petermay5488
    @petermay5488 ปีที่แล้ว +238

    My wife has known Gregg and his family since childhood. As a drummer, one of my greatest regrets is not having insisted that we move in next door to him decades ago. I can tell you, the skill, enthusiasm, and love of the instrument you see in this video are real. Gregg is a force of nature, a gifted musician, and a truly decent human being.

    • @moonbubbles3046
      @moonbubbles3046 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He really is an amazing person. To be sure. Most of us Warren people are ;)

    • @dirkboinker
      @dirkboinker ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@moonbubbles3046 He seems like SUCH a fun dude!

    • @moonbubbles3046
      @moonbubbles3046 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@dirkboinker he is every bit as enthusiastic and engaging in person as he is here.

    • @jasfan8247
      @jasfan8247 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha, probably your wife knew about the noise living next to a drummer!

    • @MrRoundwound
      @MrRoundwound ปีที่แล้ว

      This is my kind of guy. You’re so lucky to know him. This is truly amazing. He is so positive.

  • @soccerringettedad
    @soccerringettedad ปีที่แล้ว +106

    Not only is Gregg a fantastic drummer, the guy's a walking drum encyclopedia! Fun stuff and more please!

  • @funkadiktou
    @funkadiktou 2 ปีที่แล้ว +228

    Wow, this is like a compact Master Class from Gregg, brought to you by Rick Beato. So much knowledge here. Respect!

  • @hocares6983
    @hocares6983 ปีที่แล้ว +335

    0:15 gene krupa
    0:41 ron wilson
    1:20 charlie watts
    1:46 ringo star
    2:07 stewart copeland
    2:20 larry mullen jr
    2:27 joey kramer
    2:46 john bonham
    4:50 immigrant song
    5:04 joe morello
    5:14 steve gadd
    6:40 samba ostinado
    9:35 davi garibaldi
    11:31 jeff porcaro
    13:40 elvin jones
    14:46 mitch mitchel
    16:25 alex van halen
    17:40 jaco pastorius(especial mention)
    18:25 dany seraphine
    18:45 dave grohl
    19:15 bobby colomby

    • @erickinfantas2564
      @erickinfantas2564 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Awesome! You are awesome. thank you so much!

    • @pitbull261986
      @pitbull261986 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Where’s the Rosanne shuffle 😢 it was somewhere around ron Wilson I think??

    • @hocares6983
      @hocares6983 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@JimVincent
      Oh, sorry, im not done yet

    • @Kanendd
      @Kanendd ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Not all heroes wear capes man. 👊

    • @hocares6983
      @hocares6983 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Kanendd real hero know how to sing or either play musical instrument

  • @gigsup
    @gigsup ปีที่แล้ว +259

    Are you kidding me? This deserves a second and third episode, ridiculous amount of depth and knowledge shared by these two!

  • @drewsibleyloans
    @drewsibleyloans 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Greg is a walking encyclopedia of drumming knowledge who can play the entire world book encyclopedia of drum licks

  • @DrSticktrick
    @DrSticktrick 2 ปีที่แล้ว +243

    Gregg is just such a badass. I remember when I was about 16 years old I got his solo record and transcribed some of his stuff... changed my life for sure. Ran into him maybe two years later when he did a workshop near where I was living. I asked him about one lick I heard him play that night... the infamous Harley Davidson lick. He showed it to me and it genuinly seemed like he was as happy about me asking about it as I was about him showing it to me. He then admitted to me that he himself couldn't figure out that lick when he heard Vinnie play it, so Vinnie showed it to him just like he showed me. Gregg is just awesome both as a drummer / musician, but also as a human. Love him

    • @1romancatholic
      @1romancatholic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed!

    • @Drew_Hurst
      @Drew_Hurst 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Reminds me of the saying,
      "You only really get to keep, what you give away"
      Here we are, all these years later, acknowledging who taught it to you, and who taught it to them.
      A lesser being takes it to the grave, and no one even remembers their name.
      Long live caring, creative people and the joy of harmonious, melodic and rhythmic music!

  • @paulbarton7886
    @paulbarton7886 2 ปีที่แล้ว +182

    gregg's enthusiasm for playing even after all these years is great to watch, he's someone you'd want in your band...

    • @vickis.9363
      @vickis.9363 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      He's someone I want as a teacher!

    • @patrickbutler9744
      @patrickbutler9744 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      definitely, said same thing; easy guy to be around, perfect band mate

  • @flyjarrett
    @flyjarrett ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I watched this with my wife, a non-musician. She said her first impression was that Gregg brings the same kind of energy to percussion that Robin Williams did to comedy. We really enjoyed this video.

  • @EyeTunz
    @EyeTunz ปีที่แล้ว +70

    Unbelievable talent. New found respect. I never realized he was THIS good.

  • @cherrycoke106
    @cherrycoke106 2 ปีที่แล้ว +101

    Love when Rick gets together with artists as enthusiastic about music as he is.

  • @michaeloreilly5852
    @michaeloreilly5852 2 ปีที่แล้ว +405

    That was the most incredible display of drum history and grooves all in under 25 minutes. Where does Greg Bissonette get the energy? He's just unbelievable! Thank you Rick Beato for sharing this wonderful knowledge on your channel.

    • @SpaceAced71
      @SpaceAced71 ปีที่แล้ว

      working with DLR & his maniacal energy all those years ago probably rubbed off on him...

    • @djshad1885
      @djshad1885 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He plays with his wrists fingers up top with a seasoned technique. Saves alot of the energy wasted over playing with your arms and misusing your body.

    • @craft-o-matic399
      @craft-o-matic399 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      He's a drummer. A true drummer is made up of this amazing energy!

  • @kevinsmith9691
    @kevinsmith9691 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    I'm not a drummer, but I'm blown away by Greg's knowledge, enthusiasm and technique in SO many styles. What a joy he would be to play with!

  • @vennootje
    @vennootje ปีที่แล้ว +42

    This has become one of my all-time favourite videos about drumming on TH-cam. Gregg's enthusiasm and interaction with Rick just keep bringing a huge smile to my face.

  • @marceror
    @marceror 2 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    I don't think I've ever seen Rick so quiet in one of his videos. But with Gregg present he just starts and doesn't stop. It's awesome. I love how the few comments Rick does make just cause Gregg to get even *more* excited. Seems like these guys are destined become great friends. :)

    • @marceror
      @marceror 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Reported.

  • @nosecohn6588
    @nosecohn6588 2 ปีที่แล้ว +152

    In my previous life as a recording engineer, one of my biggest honors was working with Gregg Bissonette on a project. And I was over the moon when he told me I'd gotten a great sound on his kit. I took a lot of pride in my ability to get good drum sounds, but when people would ask me the keys elements, I would always say they are, in order: good drummer, good drum kit, and good recording technique. Nobody exemplified that philosophy more than Gregg, because when he complimented my sound, what I was thinking was, "Dude, you made it so easy." Good players are just easier to record well. The other thing I remember about that session (which was not long after he had been playing with David Lee Roth) was the contrast between the subtlety of all his grace notes on the snare drum and the incredible force with which he hit the 2 and 4. Overall, it was a fantastic experience and I still smile when I go back and listen to those recordings.

    • @jonathanstancil8544
      @jonathanstancil8544 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Dynamics. So important and so often lost in music.

    • @mcgarnacle21
      @mcgarnacle21 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great story. Are these projects available anywhere to listen? Would love to hear the drum tone.

    • @harrisbeatsfrankou6304
      @harrisbeatsfrankou6304 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's why I use his grooves in RMX drums

    • @gregb8620
      @gregb8620 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Mule! 🤘

  • @limestar9751
    @limestar9751 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Gregg is such a monster drummer. Effortless and knowledgeable. I’ve seen many interviews with Billy Sheehan where he talks so highly of Gregg and now I get to see it myself. 👍👍👍

  • @keniff13
    @keniff13 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    A proper musician! Makes it look so easy and he's so relaxed. Genius!!!!

  • @jeffconner3185
    @jeffconner3185 2 ปีที่แล้ว +127

    Dude's library of things in his head and hands is amazing. Gregg isn't so much a monster as he is just a living encyclopedia of groove

    • @DenEz_TV
      @DenEz_TV ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He actually is. I was growing up on his VHS drumschools! It still remains insane!

    • @LeoJSmerkin
      @LeoJSmerkin ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Totally !

  • @ivanproano3742
    @ivanproano3742 2 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    Gregg is not just an amazing drummer but a super funny and endearing person 🙂

    • @Mr.FixIt1979
      @Mr.FixIt1979 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Absolutely!

    • @danb2TJ
      @danb2TJ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Gregg should have his own late night show

    • @CrazyYeehah
      @CrazyYeehah 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes! such positive attitude; you just want to be friends with him :)

  • @frankgatewood2977
    @frankgatewood2977 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Bissonette is the actual best drummer, Earthwise. He 's mastered the art, in a happy, creative, genius manner. He's the guy that gets called when the greatest drummers need a sub.

  • @michaelfraters831
    @michaelfraters831 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Gregg ‘s greatest talent is being blessed with the ultimate positivity without it being overbearing or sappy. Truly a great musician and human being!

  • @kingsethos5108
    @kingsethos5108 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Around 1996 I had Gregg put on a drum clinic and he's still the same now as he was then. They say never meet your heroes because you'll end up disappointed, not in this case....he's absolutely a nice guy.

    • @HR2635
      @HR2635 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      one of the nicest people in the business.. period.

  • @darrensmith9883
    @darrensmith9883 ปีที่แล้ว +240

    This turned pretty quickly from "The grooves a drummer needs to know" to OMG lets let Mr. Bissonette play tons of amazing stuff...and I'm so glad that it did, I wish this had been like an hour longer just the two of you naming different drummers or bands.

  • @scottmasson3039
    @scottmasson3039 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The cool thing about Greg B. is that he has an awesome feel, great dynamic touch, and a huge musical vocabulary. Way beyond the “metal hard rock” brand they were pushing on him back in the 80s and 90s. He’s way beyond that. He’s a real musician.

    • @JoeBaermann
      @JoeBaermann 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He did quite some impressive work on Eat’Em and Smile, which covers more bases than rock.
      Also on the more rock like song Elephant Gun he turns it into swing together with Billie and Steve, that album would not be the same without Gregg’s influence.
      Skyscraper also has good songs that aren’t rock, but not the same variation as the former album, wouldn’t be the same without Gregg either, he is not the average rock drummer that just was there to play the beat and do fills.

  • @ericreganiguess1703
    @ericreganiguess1703 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Gregg Bissonette might be at the top of the list of Beato guests that share/match Rick's uncontainable enthusiasm for music. As I watched Gregg's mastery spill out of him like as hyperactive 5 year-old trying to share his expertise of dinosaurs with a distracted parent... only this time the parent was fully engaged and watching with an ear-to-ear smile and a clear sense of bewildered awe, I just kept saying to myself "He makes it look so easy!" I LOVE this channel! What a couple of badasses these guys are... and with zero pretense whatsoever. I SO appreciate what Rick does.

  • @mistercrankypants
    @mistercrankypants 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Gregg's brain is sharp as a freaking tack and running on all cylinders at all times. Not only of the beats but of the names and places and details- it's just exceptional as hell.

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      @icon1105 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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    • @barbaradascalos4411
      @barbaradascalos4411 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He said in last interview he tries to take in and remember all experiences..so no vices for him.

  • @r000tbeer
    @r000tbeer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    The amount of life, energy, skill and knowledge that Gregg displays is very uplifting.

  • @c0ns1d1ne
    @c0ns1d1ne 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Tip of the hat to Gregg. A walking encyclopaedia of drumming, a whirlwind of enthusiasm and a fantastic player.

  • @paulscire5763
    @paulscire5763 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I had the privilege of providing sound for a clinic that Gregg did here in Syracuse many years ago. He jammed with some local players before, during and after the clinic. He's a legendary drummer, a great educator, an encyclopedia of music and one of the coolest guys I've ever met.

  • @tonypapas9854
    @tonypapas9854 2 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Gregg is such an outgoing, fun guy. Great video!

  • @richardswett8458
    @richardswett8458 ปีที่แล้ว +142

    I could watch Gregg for days. He is so technically proficient while being a wealth of knowledge and not coming off as a D-Bag know-it-all.

    • @allysonhanks9159
      @allysonhanks9159 ปีที่แล้ว

      hello Richard how are you doing 😊

    • @richardswett8458
      @richardswett8458 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@allysonhanks9159 hello...how are you?

    • @smileybone3010
      @smileybone3010 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He's super pleasant, and also talks just like Albert Brooks!

  • @jongallardo8006
    @jongallardo8006 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Saw him at a clinic here in Denver last month! Aside from being a drumming legend , he’s such a great guy to be around and lights up any room he’s in with his positivity

  • @jaycordner3890
    @jaycordner3890 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This guy is just genius..how he can recall those thousands of songs and play then is amazing!

  • @chrismcgady4978
    @chrismcgady4978 2 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    This is an absolute treasure. I don’t know squat about playing drums but I’m a lover of music. This is just such good content. The world is fortunate to have Rick making these kinds of videos for us. People will watch this stuff a hundred years from now.

    • @angrylittlespider4593
      @angrylittlespider4593 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I couldn't agree with you more. This was an absolute joy to watch!

    • @EttoreMenguzzo
      @EttoreMenguzzo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      A perfect comment.

  • @chadsstillalive
    @chadsstillalive 2 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    I had the privilege of seeing Bissonette play drums with Victor Wooten and Steve Bailey’s Bass Extremes at the Jazz Kitchen here in Indianapolis this past February. We had a table right in front of the stage (close enough that my feet were next to/touching cords). Huge honor to witness such precise, world class musicianship delivered with passionate enthusiasm and sheer fun. This guy is a gift to the human race.

    • @vickis.9363
      @vickis.9363 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You were truly blessed that night. Victor Wooten is god-like.

    • @chadsstillalive
      @chadsstillalive 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@vickis.9363 100%. Best bassist I’ve seen in person.

    • @vickis.9363
      @vickis.9363 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I saw Wooten play with his brother Roy "Future Man" Wooten and Bela Fleck in 2008. They played the 12 Days of Christmas in twelve different keys and 12 different time signatures. Mind blown.

    • @chadsstillalive
      @chadsstillalive 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@vickis.9363 I’ve seen him with his brother a few times with the Flecktones, but that sounds special on another level!

  • @GaryBradleymusic
    @GaryBradleymusic ปีที่แล้ว +8

    GB is technically superb, a super teacher and so entertaining. Drummers take note of how invested he is in the music, his appreciation of melody and phrasing and how he compliments the arrangement dynamically! Murder by Numbers.... a very underrated song...

  • @Senortiger
    @Senortiger ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I met Greg back in the 90's at his studio in LA.He was a really nice humble guy and a super amazing drummer.

  • @tedstilles88
    @tedstilles88 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Gregg's passion is contagious! He sets the bar through the roof... There's a reason he's Ringo's drummer!

  • @squirrel_82
    @squirrel_82 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I love this guy. He is so full of life and positivity. You ought to have him on your channel more often, Rick.

  • @jokervienna6433
    @jokervienna6433 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I am a former drummer and took this as proof that the Muppet character Animal is not so far from the truth. I mean this as a true compliment, with all the greatest respect, because of Mr. Bisonettes feeling for the music. He just needs a hunch, then goes right into the beat and kills it. Mr. Beato needs to remind him of like "we are making a video here". Simply great - as are the beats! 😍

  • @rouelibre1
    @rouelibre1 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I saw Ringo Starr and his all Starr Band yesterday and Gregg's solo was an amazing meddley of all those tributes. Flowing seamlessly...

  • @Texasbluesalley
    @Texasbluesalley ปีที่แล้ว +63

    I could watch this for hours.

  • @RunTFC
    @RunTFC ปีที่แล้ว +174

    Gregg is so infectious with his personality, knowledge, skill, and positivity.

    • @XC-Fly
      @XC-Fly ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I can't watch two video's with Gregg in a row, cause i must play the drums after the first vid:)

    • @mruncletheredge
      @mruncletheredge ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Is it just me or is Greg starting to look like a skinny Alex Lifeson?

    • @BaconDrive
      @BaconDrive ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mruncletheredge oh my gosh now I can't unsee it

    • @judu2b
      @judu2b ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Couldn't agree more.

    • @kennyjohnson7887
      @kennyjohnson7887 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If Gregg wasn't playing drums, I would still listen to him. Infectious, all around nice guy.

  • @MickPosch
    @MickPosch 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Gotta respect a guy who calls it a bass drum!

  • @michaeltorres3231
    @michaeltorres3231 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Gregg is one of the best if not the best drummer in our lifetime, his skill level is off the charts. Great interview Rick...

  • @coldcoffeebear7459
    @coldcoffeebear7459 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    I didn't know Gregg Bissonette.I love this guy.What a master musician and just a joyful human being. I could listen to him all day.

  • @kevincourcey813
    @kevincourcey813 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Wow. Gregg has programmed his entire body to remember beats and grooves. He's got auditory phrases that remind him of the rhythm of the beats (much like tabla players using Dat-Dit-Dagga-Dun), he accesses the same facial muscles every time he does cymbal crashes and different ones for tom rolls, his whole body is always moving and anticipating the next beat. Clearly he has been a sponge for great drumming techniques for decades and has incorporated them all. Impressive.

  • @wrathofall
    @wrathofall 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Gregg is a national drumming treasure.

  • @monsieurchevrebois9811
    @monsieurchevrebois9811 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Wow, speaking as a lousy guitar player, I am in awe of this guy and all drummers. What an incredible and insightful video for us non-drummers. Thank you Mr Beato and Mr Bissonette. It was like watching a close up magician.

  • @footnotedrummer
    @footnotedrummer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I love how Gregg ticks the box of nearly every stereotypical drummer's personality. He's such a spas! I love it! Amazing drummer! My buddy Stephen Dresch took some lessons with Gregg back in the 80s and said he was amazing. I never knew how amazing he was until I watched more and more of his style. What a cool guy.

  • @brucewhitcomb8700
    @brucewhitcomb8700 2 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    It is truly inspiring when you see someone so passionately explain and demonstrate a complete knowledge about his life's obsession. This guy is encyclopedic when it comes to exact details about the world's most consequential drummer's work and techniques. Having a father as a first mentor must have thrown him into overdrive since childhood, but on top of his knowledge surrounding all these notable drummers, he is a very creative drummer in his own right. The honesty, excitement, and passion are palpable. I've never taken a drum lesson in my life, but watching this video was like studying with all his teachers and heroes in one lesson. How could anyone NOT get excited about playing drums after seeing this video? Hats of to RB! Hats off to GB!

  • @justinabell5550
    @justinabell5550 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I happened upon one of Greg's instructional DVD's in my formative years and it made music make sense in a way that I could never misunderstand it again. God bless you, Greg and God bless you, Rick!!!!! Two of my heroes in a room talking drums. Much much love you guys.

  • @dphotos007
    @dphotos007 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    That guy is a playing historian of the drums. He is a master at his craft.

  • @kentamplin
    @kentamplin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    That was fun Rick... Tell Gregg (and Matt) I said hello. Would be good to hear "Best Rhythm Sections"

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    • @marceror
      @marceror 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Stop trying to scam Ken Tamplin!

    • @davyboy9397
      @davyboy9397 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You and Rick need to do a collab together good sir

  • @leo_yanes
    @leo_yanes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    All the original drum grooves, without the concern about the video blockers. Genius!

  • @jerelsalazar7959
    @jerelsalazar7959 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    So refreshing to see a legend gush like a fan about other drummers, acknowledging them and genuinely loving his fellow drummers, when he himself is on same par if not better.

  • @arturgrudzinski2664
    @arturgrudzinski2664 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Excellent ! Gregg might be on the top of the list of best drummers ever ! Passion and Joy !

  • @vt6020
    @vt6020 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    I didn’t want this video to end! Greg’s enthusiasm for music is contagious and inspiring.

  • @af7119
    @af7119 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Most genuine fan of drums. He's like a kid in a candy store sharing his gifts with us.

  • @banfi7452
    @banfi7452 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Love how Gregg sings along whilst playing... so connected with the music as a whole, not just the drums. Reminds me of Hendrix singing along to his guitar solos :)

    • @adrianlang6550
      @adrianlang6550 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      On a course the one tutor said to sing the song and that gets you to focus on the feel, style and groove. Also it puts you in the song. It certainly works as a technique.

  • @edgaeta2001
    @edgaeta2001 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Rick, just came across your post about that gentleman that passed away recently. And I concur with him. You're one of the few out there that has experience, wisdom and heartfelt compassion for music, instruments and, the willingness to share it. I too being somewhat of an old timer do appreciate you exposing your heart. There's not enough of that in this world anymore. I too thank you.

  • @christianld
    @christianld 2 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Greg is so fun to watch. His enthusiasm for drums and sharing his knowledge is really admirable. I also want to add, keeping the hi hat going through your fills will keep you from rushing. It’s the main time keeper.

  • @ericjohnson4877
    @ericjohnson4877 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Dude I don't even play drums and I couldn't stop watching this guy. He's got great energy and a sh%t ton of beats that he can pull out right there on the spot. That's freaking impressive.

  • @skipgraham6178
    @skipgraham6178 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bissonette seems like a really cool guy with an infectious personality. Nice!

  • @andrewgunnerdrums8889
    @andrewgunnerdrums8889 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Gregg's vhs had so much impact on my drumming...he is able to play everything!

  • @josephstockmal2390
    @josephstockmal2390 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This is the exact reason why I subscribe. I work 40 hrs construction,have no music teacher,have 2 kids...basically,not much time for this. I have learned so much as far as insight and detail that I never would not being a subscriber. I will keep watching. Thank you much!

  • @bearthompson6506
    @bearthompson6506 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    It's always great to find a drummer that plays their kit like an INSTRUMENT and not just as a metronome for the band. I love having my mind blown open to appreciate the depth and nuance involved in so may fields other than my own.

  • @pietdebeer7972
    @pietdebeer7972 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    this is completely mind-blowing. the way he plays everything perfectly is just ... .wow

  • @erickray777
    @erickray777 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I did not want this Beato edition to end. Always respected Bissonette, but this was a rare gift. Thank you both.

    • @artguti1551
      @artguti1551 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's So True...I Could Watch This For Hours!!!!

  • @Neal_Schier
    @Neal_Schier 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I usually find these high-energy people a bit taxing after about two minutes but I could watch Greg drum all day. His enthusiasm and energy are infectious. Great guy. 👍

  • @thankyouforyourcompliance7386
    @thankyouforyourcompliance7386 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I am not a drummer but it is amazing just to see how many complex rythmns this guy is just pulling out of his sleeves with an ease. Fantastic. Time was really worth spending here. This guy has really accomplished something.

    • @Drinks4450
      @Drinks4450 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exact same thing I said. 💯💯💯

  • @johns6426
    @johns6426 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love this. My drum instructor used to say, "If you can say it , you can play it" Its so true!

  • @jgoel3266
    @jgoel3266 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I have watched this video at least four times in the last week or so. Love it!

  • @geoffforduk
    @geoffforduk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    How one guy can be so knowledgable and so ridiculously good is really beyond me. So much experience, but it's clear his passion pushes him to the next level! What a monster!!

  • @bobbydreg5597
    @bobbydreg5597 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Can’t believe how fast Gregg gets his thoughts out and executes. Love this!!!

  • @hoop416
    @hoop416 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    First off. Gregg has been a drummer whose name has been part of my musical journey when I was first a drummer and to see his passion, enthusiasm, knowledge and skills brought even further to the surface was such a treat with this video!! Thank you Rick for continuing to showcase stellar musicians and content in general! Please keep up the wonderful work you're doing!!!

  • @michaelfoxworthy3213
    @michaelfoxworthy3213 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I would give anything for a 2 hours lesson with Gregg. He is truly inspirational and a phenomenal drummer. So much breadth.

  • @007fredh
    @007fredh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    Greg is absolutely one of the most incredible drummers of all time. I’ve been a drummer all my life and not a very good one I could play a lot of songs but it is just amazing the depth of what Greg has got into. The greatest day of my life would be spending it during this session with Greg and Rick. I am an introvert and a poor musician and wouldn’t have added anything to the session it would’ve been great for me but wouldn’t added anything to their day. It is just amazing to listen to one of the greatest drummers ever play some of the most intricate drum pieces I’ve ever known absolutely amazing.😍

    • @txtamaman
      @txtamaman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That would be amazing to spend a day with these two guys... unfortunately I wouldn't be fit to wash their dirty socks😜.. but I do love playing drums and music!

    • @bernlin2000
      @bernlin2000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's fun to see someone that's so talented and still has so much joy for the instrument.

    • @seanbrent8294
      @seanbrent8294 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Introverted magician… cool

  • @davyboy9397
    @davyboy9397 2 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    His Roseanna cover is absolutely killer. He can hang with all the big dogs you can think of. I believe he actually came up through music school with people like Steve Smith and Vinnie Colaiuta. Just a monster on drums, can play any style as a professional

    • @foskco87
      @foskco87 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Fool in the Rain too, even some of the best drummers out there struggle to actually play it the way Bonham did and he nails it in this video

    • @sethcashman1011
      @sethcashman1011 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He went to North Texas. Vinnie and Steve went to Berklee a few years earlier.

    • @davyboy9397
      @davyboy9397 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@sethcashman1011 Ah, I couldn't remember where Steve and Vinnie went. All three good friends tho

    • @Chris_Stanley007
      @Chris_Stanley007 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Loved his work with Victor Wooten and Steve Bailey in Bass Extremes.

  • @Ujeb08
    @Ujeb08 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I'm not a drummer, but I thoroughly enjoyed this! Gregg was fantastic - is...fantastic!

  • @justinkane290
    @justinkane290 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Gregg Bissonette, a man who can remember every musicians name from the beginning of time. He's also pretty good at drums.

  • @ronjon5386
    @ronjon5386 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    The chameleon of drummers. Now you know why Gregg got the RINGO gig. All those great legends playing all their greatest tunes. If you ever get a chance to see that show don’t pass it up I had the privilege to see Ringos All Stare Band when Burton Cummings was playing along with many other great players. . Gregg was incredible . He can literally play anything As a drummer of 46 years I can relate to the time it takes to reach this level. He’s got thousands of hours on the kit It’s really amazing to watch a life time of work . And he can name every drummer in history it seems. So he’s also studied the history of the instrument and the players He’s got it covered. Just an astonishing musician 👍👍👍

  • @Papatorrejano
    @Papatorrejano 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Gregg, such an inspirational guy. A cool cat.
    At current Ringo tour love how he includes a handful of recognizable drum parts of popular song in his solo spot during Edgar Winter's Frankestein. And loving how he drops names of every drummer alive on this planet, including Alex Acuña, my paisano.
    Enthusiasm is a common word in this comment section.

    • @kirbs1454
      @kirbs1454 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hot dog

  • @Dan-pj4pp
    @Dan-pj4pp ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I will be forever grateful for him explaining the Rock and Roll intro. I feel like a huge weight has just been lifted from me 😂

  • @markcatanzaro9699
    @markcatanzaro9699 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    One of THE MOST PROFICIENT, EDUCATED, WELL PRACTICED, VERSATILE DRUMMERS EVER!!! And an absolute 100% good natured, nicest people you'd ever meet

  • @voxblu
    @voxblu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    When a drummer's drums speak in effortless tone like this you know you are in the presence of a master.

  • @sdjohnston67
    @sdjohnston67 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    There's a common trait to great drummers who play a lot and are always in demand: they know a lot about the history of drumming beats and clearly have spent a tremendous amount of time listening and learning from many drummers of the past. (I am reminded of Rick's great interview with Steve Jordan).

  • @markwitsken8260
    @markwitsken8260 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Greatest drum video of all time, this is so good and so intense, I couldn't take it all in at one time, had to split it up.

    • @richardaaron4454
      @richardaaron4454 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It is kind of overwhelming if you’re trying to take anything away from it.

  • @michaelherle7223
    @michaelherle7223 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What can you say about Gregg Bissonette? Well, poet William Blake said “Exuberance is beauty.” And that’s definitely true, and Gregg’s exuberance and enthusiasm is a beautiful thing to behold !

  • @misterwombat
    @misterwombat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    What a great master class!
    Rather surprised that Neil Peart wasn't name-dropped at some point.

    • @gsmith207
      @gsmith207 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ya what the hey! Thought same thing. Was waitin, but nope

    • @tisbonus
      @tisbonus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I grew up on Rush and Neil's drumming. The best technical drummer maybe, but not known for groove. Didn't say he can't do it, he's just not known for it

    • @b3ndavies
      @b3ndavies 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tisbonus I'd say his ride groove is pretty famous?

    • @donnieanderson2682
      @donnieanderson2682 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Neil was probably one of the best modern drummers, that learned from all the greats before him. What Greg did was go through some of those greats. Neil would be the guy explaining the grooves you need to know, but he's not one of the grooves. Imagine Neil and Greg doing this clip together....they are very similar in passion and personality.

    • @dvdly
      @dvdly 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@donnieanderson2682 Outstanding point!

  • @mattsefton
    @mattsefton 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I’m a guitar player not a drummer but could watch this for hours. Fantastic. Saw Greg and his brother Matt with David Lee Roth on the skyscraper tour in Edinburgh. Happy days!

  • @trespatines8698
    @trespatines8698 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    A joy watching this master of the instrument.

  • @schiiirm
    @schiiirm 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love Greggs energy. Cheers me up. Absolute legend