Dennis is fine. This was recorded early in 2020. or late 2919. He had a liver transplant recently and is on the mend and getting better every day. He had some scary moments but he's good now. Had some growths inside near the liver. but he has someone else's liver now.
"You can have all the chops in the world, but if your phone isn't ringing, that should tell you something." A word for Tony, and I know he made Dennis really proud.
I hope Dennis lives to be 150. The man is a treasure. Really hope his health and well-being stay intact. Thanks for the years of inspiration, Dennis!!!
Dennis is like the Jordan of drumming. Every kid who grew up drumming in the late 90s early 00's idolized this guy. His video tape was the first one I studied.
This is the truth. I wore out In The Pocket on vhs. I still have it. There is a song in there called Wabash that is one of the nastiest things I’ve ever heard. The Buddy Rich Memorial Scholarship Show with Dennis, Greg Bissonette, Vinnie, Gadd, Weckl, and Bellson was another tape that I watch religiously. I learned so much from watching these guys, but Dennis was THE MAN. Still is to me.
He said in a later interview that he was in very bad shape when this happened at the beginning of the year, his abdomen was full of liquid due an illness he is dealing with; playing at that level, while he was sick is another proof that Dennis is the GOAT, period. Thankfully seems like is doing better nowadays!
This is great. Dennis has phenomenal chops but he knows when to layback and play the pocket, that’s why he’s in such demand. Keep the beat so you can eat! Now a days with the “TH-cam” drummer and social media happening all you see are licks/linear chops and crossovers...like watching the NBA slam dunk competition but there is no actual game. To have a career like Dennis, would be a dream come true.
I was lucky to translate a drum clinic that Dennis did, and when he played I was sitting on the floor right behind the kit. His playing was so deep that it changed my drumming world forever. Afterwards we had dinner and he shared amazing music stories you would only believe because it was coming from him. Great sense of humor combined with a true love and respect for drumming, drummers and music.
This man, Dennis Chambers, is the reason I fell in love with drums. I entered into a Guitar Center at the age of 14 in Chicago, they had his video playing on a big t.v. at the drum department. His musicality is what got my attention the most, then his smooth look. I had been around musicians and music, but that was at another level. Let's just say, I walked out with 2-VHS (yes, I'm telling my age 😆) "Serious Moves" & "In the Pocket". Been in love with drums ever since. Thank you Dennis. Praying for you and your family. Numbers 6:24-26
I was completely blown away when I first witnessed Dennis playing with parliament. I believe he was in his early or mid 20s at that time in the early 80s. Absolutely phenomenal! I had never seen a more exciting drummer of that era or even playing with PFUNK after him to this day.
Seriously, Tony Royster and Chambers have to meet again for a great jammin. Long time since we have seen them together. Dennis is the man and Aaron too.. 🤟🎶🙏🏻🙌
Im lucky to see and watch live the legend dennis chambers way back in manila in 97's.i got a chance to talk and have his autograph in drum heads..miss those days.thank you mr chambers
For me as a European, my gratitude towards the afro-américain culture is limitless, for me that’s the “real” America, everything else is secondary. Thank you Dennis and be well ♥️
This is a great interview. When you have a legend like Dennis, with all of his stories and knowledge, you ask a question and just let him talk. He dropped so many gems! Thank you, Dennis!! You're definitely one of the blueprints.
I am just Sad, this interview should have been longer. He has loads to tell. He is one of a kind from back in the day when music was raw and pure. Please Zildjian, humbly bowing down and requesting for an in-depth interview with Dennis Chambers.
I love ya Dennis! I can't imagine standing by your side watching you, I've dreamed it for 30 years! Keep well and thank you for all the years of passion! PS. Awesome interview! 👍🥁👍DC
Just absolutely a class act! Reading the comments about his health was very hard to hear but so very glad to hear Dennis is doing better! God Bless you Dennis Chambers! Just an incredible career and really enjoyed your interview. From your playing- to the way that you think- to your approach- to the legendary stories! Priceless to say the least! Just a very honest humanly conversation. I could sit with a cup of coffee and listen to you talk for hours. Just amazing. Thank you Aaron absolutely great interview!👍
Just been on a short tour with Greg Bissonette, Peter Erskine and Dennis. Dennis is totally on form, very intense musically and powerful. Heavy groove that has inspired me to get back into playing the drums. What a nice guy, he is real and looking good, healthy. Thanks Dennis for the opportunity to drum tech for you. Won’t forget this time. Respect.
Saw Dennis Chambers on the Blue Matter tour 2nd show at the Soup Kitchen in Detroit, band was incredible, but his solo and the small bit he did with Gary Grainger was Intergalactic, Intensely Memorable. Get Better Dennis the world needs people like you!
Long live legend!!! Thank you for all the drumming, music, chops inspiration!!! God bless one of a kind mr.Dennis Chambers!!! I’m who I am just because of you sir!!!
kinda crazy to here others perspective and see they see things in Life the same it’s alot Dennis spoke about that sounds like moments in life i’m Thankful for this journey!! (Great Video)
You can tell Aaron is really into this interview, if course it’s Dennis, but still, he’s very engaged... In other words, if Aaron is listening, we aaalllll should!!!! 😂😂😂💯💯💯✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾
Gotta love Dennis Chambers man. This cat tells it just like it is with no bs.. if I had a pick of ANYBODY to study with, it would be DC for these very reasons - Even with his crazy chops, his musicality reins superior and he gives out a good spirit and brotherhood for what we all love to do…
AMEN amen. Why do some drummers think its ALWAYS THEIR TURN TO SOLO....(gospel chops types,) or so named? I mean in services....its actually not correct theology. In SCRIPTURE there are passages that say, minister to each other, the congregation and then, altogether minister to God. Instant SOLO over all else is a fail. my limited experience
imagine your girl in public, prancing and spinning, with eye catching clothes, demanding all the attention, saying "LOOK at me and just me. I'm interrupting the flow on purpose , IM selfishly using all of you to satisfy my greedy need for attention and other insecurities. " overkill? I've seen it too too long .....who am I, why should they care what I think.?
Chic Webb was from Balmer Hon ! And so was Cass Elliot and Frank Zappa, Billie Holiday & lots more. Bernard "Pretty" Purdie, was from a town way north of Baltimore named Elkton Md. I grew up in Balmer, down the street from Johns Hopkins summer estate, known as Clifton Park Golf Course back in the sixties. Across the park from North Ave. & Gay street. I too started playing drums in the basement of my parents small row home. Great neighbors ! (they didn't complain to my folks)
17:42 I'm trying to explain this to all my students, almost all of them underestimate the blues and get lost in 12 bars while playing. They don't even know why they have to learn the blues. Even if I explain with explanations. Blues and all blues time signature vers. are most important music forms for jazz music, rock music, pop music essipacially for jazz fusion. After blues, must play rhythm changes, it will be next level. Later than you can play jazz standarts or jazz fusion, even contemporary jazz very well.
Thank God that Dennis is in good health now!!! I love this man. I love his message play for the music and only play for the music. Do you think Aaron took that in. I mean, Aaron has mad chops, but like Keith Carlock who plays with Steely Dan. If Aaron came in and played gospel chops don't think he would have got the gig. Play for the music that is the drummer's job. End of story!!
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So, did everyone go and listen to "Foolish Fool" by Dee Dee Warwick? You can most definitely hear the sound from Bernard Purdie that Bonzo Bonham would have been inspired by. Amazing.
Does anybody knows in here what's his illness??or condition?Still tryin to figured it out for some time now but haven't heard yet what he have....i'm hoping he's ok though
So sad to see DC like that, hanging by a thread. Him praising Steve Jordan and Peter Erskine is so great because these two can play too. Let's face it, DC needs all the luck he can get. Dennis my man keep fighting.
The very truth : if the phone doesnt ring , doesnt matter how many chops you have,,, that should tell you something!!!!! its not about the drummer and never will be , its about the music , and more deeply when you are a hired gun playing for somebody else. We are there to serve the music not to show chops etc. When the time is right , it will be a moment to have your moment to do " the chops " part if the situation allows that. AS always: its about the groove , the feel and the sound you project. That with a great attitude produce that the phone will ring offering you work.
The name of the venue was Motown greatest artists or something like that. James Brown had on a checked blazer , he song was night train. And the rolling stones were very reluctant to come on after him. At that time James Brown had a lot to prove to all the Motown artists, that he was just as good or even better than anyone else... and the next thing everyone knew he appeared on the Ed Sullivan show and he even bought his own band!! The godfather of soul didn't look back, following close behind was the big " O" , call me mr. Piteful...the wicked Pickett, Sam & Dave. And they really got out of control with Hendrix and Sly Stone, with " Pee funk " en nemes.
@@rogerringold616 Donald Fagen gave an interview and hinted that DC was not asked back and complained that "they don't know what they want". I don't know who is right or wrong. Just putting it on the table.
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Dennis is fine. This was recorded early in 2020. or late 2919. He had a liver transplant recently and is on the mend and getting better every day. He had some scary moments but he's good now. Had some growths inside near the liver. but he has someone else's liver now.
Hope people are reading the information you've written here. Bless!!!!!!
THATS AWESOME!
god bless that someone else
Amazing news!!
There is an interview of him online that was posted about 3 weeks ago. he explains the entire ordeal in detail. He looks better to
Anything Dennis Chambers says is gold. This interview passed by so fast, I could listen to this man for hours without losing interest
Exactly, me too!
True
"You can have all the chops in the world, but if your phone isn't ringing, that should tell you something."
A word for Tony, and I know he made Dennis really proud.
I hope Dennis lives to be 150. The man is a treasure. Really hope his health and well-being stay intact.
Thanks for the years of inspiration, Dennis!!!
What's his disease?
That's real I love this comment he's a great asset❤
Dennis is like the Jordan of drumming. Every kid who grew up drumming in the late 90s early 00's idolized this guy. His video tape was the first one I studied.
This is the truth. I wore out In The Pocket on vhs. I still have it. There is a song in there called Wabash that is one of the nastiest things I’ve ever heard. The Buddy Rich Memorial Scholarship Show with Dennis, Greg Bissonette, Vinnie, Gadd, Weckl, and Bellson was another tape that I watch religiously. I learned so much from watching these guys, but Dennis was THE MAN. Still is to me.
He said in a later interview that he was in very bad shape when this happened at the beginning of the year, his abdomen was full of liquid due an illness he is dealing with; playing at that level, while he was sick is another proof that Dennis is the GOAT, period. Thankfully seems like is doing better nowadays!
This is great. Dennis has phenomenal chops but he knows when to layback and play the pocket, that’s why he’s in such demand.
Keep the beat so you can eat!
Now a days with the “TH-cam” drummer and social media happening all you see are licks/linear chops and crossovers...like watching the NBA slam dunk competition but there is no actual game.
To have a career like Dennis, would be a dream come true.
Easily one of the best ever and a super nice guy. Much health and happiness to Dennis.
Absolutely Love Dennis! I could listen to him talk and tell stories for days! More of this please. God bless you Dennis Chambers
I was lucky to translate a drum clinic that Dennis did, and when he played I was sitting on the floor right behind the kit. His playing was so deep that it changed my drumming world forever. Afterwards we had dinner and he shared amazing music stories you would only believe because it was coming from him. Great sense of humor combined with a true love and respect for drumming, drummers and music.
This man, Dennis Chambers, is the reason I fell in love with drums. I entered into a Guitar Center at the age of 14 in Chicago, they had his video playing on a big t.v. at the drum department. His musicality is what got my attention the most, then his smooth look. I had been around musicians and music, but that was at another level. Let's just say, I walked out with 2-VHS (yes, I'm telling my age 😆) "Serious Moves" & "In the Pocket". Been in love with drums ever since. Thank you Dennis. Praying for you and your family. Numbers 6:24-26
We're so lucky to be able to learn all these from Dennis. He's a legend himself.
man! i'm not religious but i'm praying hard to the drum Gods to protect and take care of this living legend... please!
The lost art of "listening" to your elders as they teach you about the past...To propel your future-:)
Thank You Both!!!
I was completely blown away when I first witnessed Dennis playing with parliament. I believe he was in his early or mid 20s at that time in the early 80s. Absolutely phenomenal! I had never seen a more exciting drummer of that era or even playing with PFUNK after him to this day.
The Great Dennis Chambers. Run into Dennis regularly. You and Chester Thompson are drum legends.. always made our hometown Baltimore proud. 🙏🏽
Seriously, Tony Royster and Chambers have to meet again for a great jammin. Long time since we have seen them together. Dennis is the man and Aaron too.. 🤟🎶🙏🏻🙌
Gregor.....in Zildjian Ghost note videos....Dennis gives him a Serious public nod...new .heir apparent? Please watch it...
Such a wise words from this legend... every (serious) drummer should listen and remember every word...
Aaron thank you for telling DC what we all feel, GOAT and humble.
I may never have the chance to tell him in person. God bless and thanks DC.
Im lucky to see and watch live the legend dennis chambers way back in manila in 97's.i got a chance to talk and have his autograph in drum heads..miss those days.thank you mr chambers
Yes siiir! "Musically" takes you further than chops. 💯🥁🔥 Absolutely love the feel the Dennis creates behind the kit.
Wow, i am speechless! Dennis is a living legend! Big compliments to Aaron, great interview, great job!
For me as a European, my gratitude towards the afro-américain culture is limitless, for me that’s the “real” America, everything else is secondary. Thank you Dennis and be well ♥️
This is a great interview. When you have a legend like Dennis, with all of his stories and knowledge, you ask a question and just let him talk. He dropped so many gems! Thank you, Dennis!! You're definitely one of the blueprints.
Thank you Sir Dennis Chambers for being a great blessing
I am just Sad, this interview should have been longer. He has loads to tell. He is one of a kind from back in the day when music was raw and pure. Please Zildjian, humbly bowing down and requesting for an in-depth interview with Dennis Chambers.
I love ya Dennis! I can't imagine standing by your side watching you, I've dreamed it for 30 years! Keep well and thank you for all the years of passion! PS. Awesome interview! 👍🥁👍DC
Maaaan Dennis changed my life as a drummer Definitely the G.O.A.T
This is timeless. Thanks for your contribution to the world Dennis.
Just absolutely a class act! Reading the comments about his health was very hard to hear but so very glad to hear Dennis is doing better! God Bless you Dennis Chambers! Just an incredible career and really enjoyed your interview.
From your playing- to the way that you think- to your approach- to the legendary stories! Priceless to say the least! Just a very honest humanly conversation. I could sit with a cup of coffee and listen to you talk for hours. Just amazing. Thank you Aaron absolutely great interview!👍
Just been on a short tour with Greg Bissonette, Peter Erskine and Dennis. Dennis is totally on form, very intense musically and powerful. Heavy groove that has inspired me to get back into playing the drums. What a nice guy, he is real and looking good, healthy. Thanks Dennis for the opportunity to drum tech for you. Won’t forget this time. Respect.
beautiful interview. both such sweet people, and brilliant musicians. and DC's exactly right about the Gadd-jordan-erskine thing
Xmen on drums.....that list
Saw Dennis Chambers on the Blue Matter tour 2nd show at the Soup Kitchen in Detroit, band was incredible, but his solo and the small bit he did with Gary Grainger was Intergalactic, Intensely Memorable. Get Better Dennis the world needs people like you!
World class drummer mr Chambers, saw him a few years ago after his health issues, he got bigger since i saw him last time. Hope he stays healthy
Great piece of History right here. Thanks.
Thank you for this...Classic,rare and timeless....
Long live legend!!! Thank you for all the drumming, music, chops inspiration!!! God bless one of a kind mr.Dennis Chambers!!! I’m who I am just because of you sir!!!
Love this guy! His wisdom about drums, music etc !!! Is AMAZING...
GREW UP LOOKING AT ALL HIS VIDEOS... THE GOAT... Dennis Chambers 💯👏💯👏🙏🙏🙏
what a great Lesson form The Legend, we love you Dennis Chambers
I learned to respect Dennis and his brilliance I’m concerned about his health Hope he can keep it up
Nikki, Larnell, and Dennis had the best features to me 🥲 Sput is an awesome writer
kinda crazy to here others perspective and see they see things in Life the same it’s alot Dennis spoke about that sounds like moments in life i’m Thankful for this journey!! (Great Video)
What a great interview. Two class acts.
thanks a lot Zildjian! I'm watching you from Turkey! Much love and respect master Dennis Chambers!
It´s so great to just listen this conversation, Thanks Dennis and Aaron for open your experiences to us
Hey thanks for this interview Dennis one of my favorite
This is pure gold!
what a powerful message, great stuff
Obrigado Dennis Chambers por nos presentear sempre com excelente música! Wooow from Brazil.
This is a good history tutorial from Dennis Chambers❤❤
Una clínica completa.. buena platica una leyenda..
Love to meet you Dennis you my favorite pocket drummer
You can tell Aaron is really into this interview, if course it’s Dennis, but still, he’s very engaged... In other words, if Aaron is listening, we aaalllll should!!!! 😂😂😂💯💯💯✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾
Dennis chambers is my Inspiration
We need a DC channel where he just tells stories.
it is a drum channel with all the drummers and give you lesson i sign up in 2012
Indeed
Gotta love Dennis Chambers man. This cat tells it just like it is with no bs.. if I had a pick of ANYBODY to study with, it would be DC for these very reasons - Even with his crazy chops, his musicality reins superior and he gives out a good spirit and brotherhood for what we all love to do…
19:10... its called "THE TAMI SHOW"... A must watch, for those who haven't.
We all admit...I grew up playing drums listening to Sir,Dennis Chambers...🎶👍👌😎🙏
super beautifull interview, i really njoy it.
Great interview! Just loved it!
Hahha look at Dennis's hands. It seems they always want to be holding sticks🤣
Fantastic!!!! Dennis is a legend!!❤
The Legend! Hat off.
I just love drum talk!!!
IM enjoying this interview 💃
Dennis, giving sage advice to all the fellow Gospel drummers out there. Calm down!
AMEN amen. Why do some drummers think its ALWAYS THEIR TURN TO SOLO....(gospel chops types,) or so named? I mean in services....its actually not correct theology. In SCRIPTURE there are passages that say, minister to each other, the congregation and then, altogether minister to God. Instant SOLO over all else is a fail. my limited experience
yeah alot of gospel drummers over drumming. getting sick of that same style all gospel drummers play. too choppy and not enough groove and restrain.
imagine your girl in public, prancing and spinning, with eye catching clothes, demanding all the attention, saying "LOOK at me and just me. I'm interrupting the flow on purpose , IM selfishly using all of you to satisfy my greedy need for attention and other insecurities. " overkill? I've seen it too too long .....who am I, why should they care what I think.?
DC:
AS: "woooow... "
Great stories... storytime with Uncle Dennis 👍
Love u guys,,,, love Zildjian
GBY Mr. Chambers.
Hope Dennis does fine. Fantastic musician I’ve been following since the 80’s. 👊🏼
I love to Aaron Spears...
I pray God to bless you with health.
Chic Webb was from Balmer Hon ! And so was Cass Elliot and Frank Zappa, Billie Holiday & lots more. Bernard "Pretty" Purdie, was from a town way north of Baltimore named Elkton Md. I grew up in Balmer, down the street from Johns Hopkins summer estate, known as Clifton Park Golf Course back in the sixties. Across the park from North Ave. & Gay street. I too started playing drums in the basement of my parents small row home. Great neighbors ! (they didn't complain to my folks)
Dennis Chambers the king of drums!
listening to Dennis talk is almost as interesting as listening to him play
" One Word " ..........." Legendary "......!!!!!!!!!!!
17:42 I'm trying to explain this to all my students, almost all of them underestimate the blues and get lost in 12 bars while playing. They don't even know why they have to learn the blues. Even if I explain with explanations. Blues and all blues time signature vers. are most important music forms for jazz music, rock music, pop music essipacially for jazz fusion. After blues, must play rhythm changes, it will be next level. Later than you can play jazz standarts or jazz fusion, even contemporary jazz very well.
Thank God that Dennis is in good health now!!! I love this man. I love his message play for the music and only play for the music. Do you think Aaron took that in. I mean, Aaron has mad chops, but like Keith Carlock who plays with Steely Dan. If Aaron came in and played gospel chops don't think he would have got the gig. Play for the music that is the drummer's job. End of story!!
So, did everyone go and listen to "Foolish Fool" by Dee Dee Warwick? You can most definitely hear the sound from Bernard Purdie that Bonzo Bonham would have been inspired by. Amazing.
The knowledge....wow
Aaron fará falta no meio musical 😢😢😢
No entiendo XD jajajajajaja pero buen vídeo. 😎👌
Jajajaja, yo igual, pero siento pena por Dennis Chambers al parecer no está muy bien de salud.😔
@@davidbados7609 frucha que sad XD eso si :(
I like Denis.is a good example
Does anybody knows in here what's his illness??or condition?Still tryin to figured it out for some time now but haven't heard yet what he have....i'm hoping he's ok though
🙏🏽
So sad to see DC like that, hanging by a thread. Him praising Steve Jordan and Peter Erskine is so great because these two can play too. Let's face it, DC needs all the luck he can get. Dennis my man keep fighting.
The very truth : if the phone doesnt ring , doesnt matter how many chops you have,,, that should tell you something!!!!! its not about the drummer and never will be , its about the music , and more deeply when you are a hired gun playing for somebody else. We are there to serve the music not to show chops etc. When the time is right , it will be a moment to have your moment to do " the chops " part if the situation allows that. AS always: its about the groove , the feel and the sound you project. That with a great attitude produce that the phone will ring offering you work.
The name of the venue was Motown greatest artists or something like that. James Brown had on a checked blazer , he song was night train. And the rolling stones were very reluctant to come on after him. At that time James Brown had a lot to prove to all the Motown artists, that he was just as good or even better than anyone else... and the next thing everyone knew he appeared on the Ed Sullivan show and he even bought his own band!! The godfather of soul didn't look back, following close behind was the big " O" , call me mr. Piteful...the wicked Pickett, Sam & Dave. And they really got out of control with Hendrix and Sly Stone, with " Pee funk " en nemes.
DRUMGOD CHAMBERS
What up Dennis 👊🏽
❤️
✨🙌🏾✨🙌🏾✨🙌🏾
He looks so different
Zildjian - yoyoka
Oh come on.. dennis chambers is g.o.a.t... im a big fan
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I heard he was fired from the Steely Dan gig (well, I heard he wasn't asked back after a certain tour!)
In this interview, he says he was never fired from a gig.....who you believe?
@@rogerringold616 Donald Fagen gave an interview and hinted that DC was not asked back and complained that "they don't know what they want". I don't know who is right or wrong. Just putting it on the table.
Wow.!? Now that's a story
Not asked back ,is like the end of a contract. Is it fired? Or....
@@rogerringold616 it's a good question! I guess we'll never know.
Check out my new drum cover!!🤪
jesus my man is about to explode
dennis chambers hates hearing himself drum?????? what kinda simulation we in