Guitar Center Drum-Off 2012 Finalist - Robert Diamond Johnson
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- Robert "Diamond" Johnson from Gardner, KS -- check out his drum solo performance at our 2012 Drum-Off Grand Finals that took place on January 19th, 2013 at Club Nokia in Los Angeles. For more info on Guitar Center Drum-Off visit www.guitarcenter.com/drum-off
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For all who put a negative comment towards this amazing drummer. I DONT SEE YOU PLAYING AT A DRUM OFF!. So have some respect and give people credit.
The Drum-off needs more drummers like this dude
+danieljordison0793 To play drums like this guy with a single pedal is awesome and i agree with you
One of the best sounding drums I’ve heard
I honestly love his groove. Many of the drummers I've seen just go over the top, forsaken groove all together. That's not how it should be. This guy brings something very enjoyable to the table.
Minus any actual good chops. He can't shred or chop to save his life.
I agree. I like the groove. The rhythm. The mix up of jazz, Afro-Cuban, Latin and some dirty south drumming. Kid killed it.
For anyone wondering why he made it to the finals, I'll explain why.
1) He involved himself with the crowd and made things a little fun. always appreciated at a drum off.
2) He's technically a beast, and while his beats look generic, take a lot of co-ordination to play, e.g: 0:54
3) He reaches ridiculous speeds on the bass drum with only one foot, speeds that some can't even reach with 2 feet.
4) A well structured solo that works well with transitions and such
5) Charisma.
Technically speaking, he really isn't anything special. I agree with everything else you said though.
Brandon Sellers I do think that some of the stuff he played did a really good job of highlighting exactly what he wanted to do at that specific time, which I think is some pretty serious control. But hey, to each their own, right? :)
Nashid Ahmed I totally agree. Chops aren't everything with a solo, it's gotta have groove too. I liked his usage with the octapad, too. Him and JP are the only ones to use it right in my opinion
Jake Farley I think 2012's winner used it really well too!
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First time I've ever seen someone play double bass beats with a single pedal and a stick! Very cool brah!
It's very common in gospel and fusion drumming
you mean Brother.
Buddy in he 40's and just about everyone
Crispy Clean... and a breath of fresh air in a contest where drummers can really start to sound the same..Bravo buddy.
I'm a death metal drummer, so obviously I never learned this style of drumming and don't know much about it, but I can still tell that this kid is an absolute BOSS!
That was very creative what he did with the drum stick and bass drum. It sounded really cool.
+Bruce Villa Very reminiscent of Buddy Rich
Yep true
Everything about this drummer is awesome!!! The groove is constantly infectious
I graduated with him in 2014. He’s a hell of a guy, hell of a drummer too. Crazy that this just popped up on my recommended 7 years later.
I can't do that, give me my beer back.
No you can not do that man no way man
Althought he didn't win, this guy is pure class!
i cant get enough of this kid he just sounds so good. i love his style. looks very cool sounds very good. what else can i saw you saw it, hes got skillz.
His footwork is incredible
Kids going to be such a beast in a few years. So solid.
He used a lot of pocket and it was really good but man whoever turned his drums nailed it. They sound awesome👏
great feel , timing, very relaxed musical awesome piece of drumming!!!!
One of the best drummers ever! AWSOME!
The fast kicks he did with his foot was increadible most drummers out there older than him have double bass for their kicks hes amazing
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He has got a truly amazing ability to groove and compose a solo plus his chops are tight. I really enjoyed it
brotha got soul. I enjoyed this solo the best of the 2012 contestants so far
i dont care what anyone says about this kid. his playing is what i called "clean". everything is crisp and on point, nothing is sloppy about this solo
heck even if this guy didn't win, he still rocked the house, and is one of the finalist, great job dude! got some sweet licks in there
This is real talent
Easily my favorite out of the GC - drum off videos for 2012.
I knew i'd re-watch this more than a few times, the first time i heard that octapad.
LOVE this guy and his grooves.
This guys got natural rhythm. This shows that you don’t need flashy explosive solos to demonstrate your skill. Hats off.
ummm I am NOW a FAN!!!! BRAVO BRAVO BRAVO!
This guy has great feel. He'd be an asset to any band. Loved his playing. A lot more musical than some of the other contestants.
I loved the first 30 second as much as the last. Fantastic playing!
In love with that snare!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am still watching him and is the best drummer in losangalas
Wow as a drummer myself , that was an EPIC solo my friend . Nice work !!!
I really appreciate it
This guy is superb. Feel, Pocket, Style. What else can you ask for.
I was SOLD when I saw "The Bass Drum wit a Stick Trick!"😉👍CERTAINLY 1 of the best solos I've ever seen!
Mr Johnson I really enjoyed watching you play your solo only one word excellent
2012 was a great year for the drum off
dayummmm,that was awesome brother.keep on jammin!!!!
Love this dude's feel!
Brilliant snare sound!
This dude freaking rocks! The speed on a single pedal! DAMN!
I just bought one because of the stuff I was seeing in the GC Drum Off solos. It is a really versatile addition to a kit.
Best drums ever heard Robert diamond
Very good playing. I like your style and great performance
I LIKE THIS GUYS DRUMMER. REMINDS ME OF OLD SCHOOL DRUMING
The best year for drum off imo
This boy is a Genius!!
Super great power!!!
His was born to drum.
Simple but so musical! Awesome drum solo!
Excellent!
Also to note on that is that he doesn't use a double bass drum pedal or other gimmicks. JUST PURE DRUM MUSICALITY AND TECHNIQUE!
madre mia que pro. VIVA TODOS LOS DRUMMERS DEL PLANETA!!!
stunning yes!!!!
Out of the last 4 videos I've watched... this kid trumps all of the others (variety alone)
amazing!
Wow this guy is AMAZING!
This guy is amazing ! Those single beat kick drum was sick
Wow, very well orchestrated solo. From start to finish. Not flashy but all the different segments sound great coming after each other and they go for exactly the right amount of time.
So clean!
The transition is awesome,
Such solid grooves! As MangoSmoothie said - got soul!
I enjoyed this, nice clean fills!
Are we gonna have to put up with an octopad synth accompanyment on every drum solo now?
MrZeddy100 yes. lol
+MrZeddy100 Dull, isn't it.
+Spear llll
MrZeddy100 yes.
If it fits, why not use it?
1:15 is good , daym every part is good this guy is awesome!
I do have to give him credit for the amazingly fast basedrum hits. He pulls that off with one foot, while other drummers did it with two.
That groove at 2 minutes is so disgustingly good
Love this guy
amaizing, just amaizing
Dang, those toms sound heavenly!! 😇
Robert is amazing!!!!!
He may have been my favorite that year
So good.
so many creative grooves.
beautyful sound of drummer😊
wow, i went to guitar center the night before, and sat next to him, i had no idea he was going to be competing, this guy is talented.
This guy's smile is the best
WOW thats awesome
That bass drum is so tight. Greatest 30 second entry ever man. I watch this every year. So much black culture, so freaking good. I wish I could hear a rap on top of this first 30 seconds and just keep it going, maybe with some acoustic guitar and congos and a fretless bass.
These musicians are the best of the World!✨✨✨✨✨✨✨
Loved the Intro!!!
My second favorite preformance
The snare is a Orange County Drum & Percussion Brushed Bell Brass Snare Drum while the actual kit is an OCDP Newport a green sparkle wrap.
Can't believe this kid is only 16!! So talented!
AWESOME.!!!! I`m A FAN NOW :D
Awesome kick!!
Nice octopad use for once !!! Solid techniques too and a nice groove !
BRAVO!
YOU ROCK!!!!
Very nice!
Very nice !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pure Awesome
Brilliant!!!
I wanted to sayhey diamond how
Are you doing I enjoy all your videos and I like all your videos.
nice to see him having fun like that.!
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That melody on the pad man…Sweet! Had me zoned out!
Very talented!
Great Talent!
Increadible ❤️
Inspiring!