Vater Percussion - John Cowsill - The Beach Boys - Part 02

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  • @kathykay2010
    @kathykay2010 6 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    The more you know about John, the more you love him. He is still
    a little boy seeking love and approval from everyone. He has no idea
    how incredible and admirable he is and has always been. They don't
    come any more special than John Cowsill. God Bless Him & His Family...

  • @leighcarlson87
    @leighcarlson87 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I had a major crush on this guy about 50 years ago. He seems pretty stable for someone who had a pretty messed up childhood. I wish him lots of peace and happiness.

  • @Wooley689
    @Wooley689 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    He is so humble, he doesn't think he is as great as he is.

  • @cherylwilliams667
    @cherylwilliams667 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    For some reason John has always been my favorite out of all the Cowsills. Back in the sixties he was always upbeat and had that impish, boyish charm performing in the group. It was great to hear John's candid, honest, heart on his sleeve explanation on how his life is going now. Love the Cowsills forever.

  • @skymike12
    @skymike12 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I know this is really an ad, but John Cowsill is fascinating, and super likable, and talented, and played with two enormous bands, and I ate up every second of it.
    The advertiser did this brilliantly, because John really is a great asset for selling, and there's nothing wrong with that, in fact, its very American. I thought it was
    funny, when he said he was intimidated by "famous people." Dude, you've played on Ed Sullivan. And you're John Cowsill. We know who you are. God Bless
    you and your family.

  • @thomaspick4123
    @thomaspick4123 6 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    John, Mike Love was being interviewed and said you were the best drummer The Beach Boys ever had. Thanks for sharing some of your life. Your family is very talented and has brought a lot of joy into our lives. Thank you.

  • @EBthere
    @EBthere 8 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    How can you not love John Cowsill. He's a good guy with a great attitude and seems to appreciate everything.
    I would think any band would love to have this versatile and skilled musician.
    Thanks John and Vater.

  • @barryanderson8740
    @barryanderson8740 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    John Cowsill for the win. Real deal. What a legacy. 🙌

  • @star3710
    @star3710 7 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    what a lovely down to earth bloke that was at the top and speaks so normally

  • @lyndy2026
    @lyndy2026 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    What a bloody legend. Truthful, funny, talented. RESPECT.

  • @londonweekendtv3436
    @londonweekendtv3436 10 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    And thankfully the original Beach Boys did that 50th reunion tour and John was the drummer on that tour! I saw the show in Calgary and John was super solid, played like a 20 something, I was totally impressed with his grooves that night and now with the humble man we see in this video.

    • @ashe984
      @ashe984 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      London Weekend TV Yes and glad I went

  • @HankFinkle11
    @HankFinkle11 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    John Cowsill is one of the greatest singer/drummers of all time.

  • @BeautifulSpirit-kf5ld
    @BeautifulSpirit-kf5ld ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This great guy was a working drummer at age *seven*. . Bill, Bob , Barry & John were a working band , long before 'Rain" .
    Talk about a child prodigy.. He is a remarkable person. Love you!!

  • @tomroach6275
    @tomroach6275 7 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    John Cowsill - A very cool guy, a very cool drummer.

    • @ashe984
      @ashe984 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tom Roach I saw The Beach Boys last night amazing

  • @catw6998
    @catw6998 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I really do hope John has a great life. He so deserves it!!!

  • @michaelmacioci2748
    @michaelmacioci2748 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Have not seen John Cowsill, up close, since grammer school, we went to St.Agustin school at same time. We are fans, John . So proud of you. Who knew. Your fan, Mike

  • @julesplace9107
    @julesplace9107 7 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I saw John with the Beach Boys last night. I am a drummer myself and a Beach Boys fan and his playing was incredibly solid and accurate. Huge respect for this guy-and I had never heard of him 24 hours ago!

    • @roman14032
      @roman14032 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      you should learn something about the cowsills
      it will shock you how good they where
      it shocked the hell outta me
      i've been a professional musician for about 40 years
      i heard of them because im that age but i always thought they were just a gimmick kid band like the osmonds but, NO NO NO THESE GUYS WHERE A KILLER GREAT BAND

  • @austake
    @austake 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    so refreshing to see someone who isn't right up themselves and comes across as a genuine person and a great drummer as well. I just loved listening to him.

  • @KarlSharicz
    @KarlSharicz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    A classic act for sure. You gotta love John's style and attitude--and his multi-instrumental talent.

  • @sharonramone7186
    @sharonramone7186 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Such a real person, and it shows in this video. He is exactly like this! I got to know him a bit in the 80's and it was always a pleasure being around him. Great music, great stories, a so much fun to be around! And incrdibly humble! John deserves all good things in his life.

  • @drummingface
    @drummingface 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    He is still one of the best singing drummers! He can sing anything!

  • @sm31156
    @sm31156 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    John Cowsill is so awesome. We are the same age a couple days apart. He's a true pisces, just like I am. We carry the same traits. I have always found him to be open and honest to a fault. John is creative and imaganitive and sympathetic towards others. I am not a fan of The Beach Boys but I would go just to see someone I have loved him since I was 7. His pictires adorned my bedroom walls, from 16 mag and Tiger Beat and a few others. It freaked me out when they just vanished from tv and music. Its all good, now I have new and old Cowsill music. And a couple Action Skull songs I love. Take care of yourself John. Don't forget we never forgot you. So glad your back. P.S. So sorry about Barry and Billy R.I.P. 🙏🏻❤✝ 🎸 🎼

  • @kaatjiemuller1077
    @kaatjiemuller1077 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Love this, John is such a nice guy! I'm a huge fan of Carl Wilson, just want to say I'm so glad The Beach Boys got John Cowsill to join them. I just love the way John sings Darlin ❤️🎸 Fantastic!

  • @blessedandhappy3921
    @blessedandhappy3921 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A gifted musician and has a voice that can sing lead or do great harmony backing vocals. Glad he found a group where he can use his talents.

  • @claphamcommon971
    @claphamcommon971 12 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Loved these guys when I was a kid and it's very cool to see they are still performing in various lineups and bands. Very, very sad about Billy and Barry - such a loss of natural talent. And here is John who is refreshingly candid and down to earth. Enjoyed this video, John was a doll when he was a kid and he still has that sweet charm and those endearing qualities. Cool dude :)) Thanks for uploading!

  • @lizinkentucky
    @lizinkentucky 11 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I loved him when I was a kid! We all had our "favorite" in all the groups, and he was mine.

  • @Iblamedonna
    @Iblamedonna 11 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    So versatile! Wonderful musician...had no money? This family has more talent than half the people on the charts. God bless, kid, you stuck it out!

  • @deborahfischer5799
    @deborahfischer5799 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I am so happy everything worked out for you, from such a rough childhood

  • @jackspencer907
    @jackspencer907 10 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    John Cowsill is an excellent musician. I have seen him play twice with the Beach Boys, and he stole the show at York Racecourse on 25/07/2014. Top fella!

    • @ashe984
      @ashe984 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Jack Spencer I saw them last night

  • @darrollclayborn9420
    @darrollclayborn9420 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    i think he turned out to be just fine .Down to earth that whole family .Turned out to be crazy cool people .They are whats good with the world .Thank you Cowsills for you and your music .

  • @gregormann7
    @gregormann7 11 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Cool guy. Great on-stage presence. WAS part of the big reunion after all, and it was phenomenal.

  • @marty3888
    @marty3888 12 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I really enjoyed this. It felt like he was talking to me, we were sitting down talking together. I could see myself doing that. Anyway, I agree with the people who say I wish they would do some cowsill songs. Indian lake at a Beach Boys concert would be really cool.

  • @tuskedbeast
    @tuskedbeast 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    All these Cowsills are so charismatic.

  • @barbaramiller349
    @barbaramiller349 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My pre-teen crush! Loved me some John Cowsill❤

  • @Iblamedonna
    @Iblamedonna 11 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    So versatile! Wonderful musician...had no money? This family has more talent than half the people on the charts. God bless, kid, you stuck it out! HAHAHA,,,,Susannah Croft!

  • @raymondcote2913
    @raymondcote2913 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are the best. Seen you many times. Always a good interview. Good health to you.

  • @sammyjo2852
    @sammyjo2852 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a humble, funny, adorable guy!! ♥️😍♥️

  • @gairid
    @gairid 13 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Loved hearing John's thoughts on music, drumming, etc. Love you, John !

  • @janetmavis6796
    @janetmavis6796 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    John is so awsome I am so glad he is with The Beach Boys and I love it when he does have the time to sing and be with his family.

  • @austinteutsch
    @austinteutsch 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As a drummer for 52 years, I love listening to these old school drummers who, like me, just keep on playiing. I too, wrote an article for Modern Drummer magazine in 1986 from an interview I conducted with Jimmy Nicol, an England session drummer who actually played 12 dates AS a Beatle while Ringo was in the hospital in 1964. (Austrailian leg of the tour) He has a remarkleable story of which I've put together a screenplay entitled THE EYE OF A BEATLE. I might one day put it all down in book form. Keep drumming John Boy. You've lived the gig of a lifetime.

  • @53lyric1
    @53lyric1 10 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Oh, wow! This took me back to my teeny bopper days when he mentioned 16 Magazine and Tiger Beat and Gloria! She was the greatest interviewer (in my mind anyway)! I loved The Cowsills then and even now! I am glad to see they still make music. Let the music roll!

  • @beatler11
    @beatler11 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    John Cowsill. I was a Cowsill fan way back when. I listen to you guys greatest hits CD anytime I need uplifting. Yall really had a great run and thank you for some of the soundtrack of my life. Ive watched Family Band at least half a dozen times since it came out. Ya got a great attitude and enjoyed your Bio on here. Thanks.

  • @gairid
    @gairid 13 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Loved hearing John's thoughts on music, drumming, etc. Love you, John :)

  • @mikebottiaux5850
    @mikebottiaux5850 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love these videos with John C!

  • @tharber262
    @tharber262 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Wow, great video! I really enjoyed hearing John talk about his life, the Cowsills & about the Beach Boys, one of my favorite bands

  • @barbarasmith3579
    @barbarasmith3579 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Really loved this history lesson John Cowsill! You ,ve had a very interesting life in music..so glad you,ve taken time to share! Didn,t realize til recent years that your family was based in New England, not far from my home town...Rock on and thanks again for sharing your history in music!...signed a fan from VT.

  • @CarenBoBearin
    @CarenBoBearin 13 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Too bad we couldn't get more of Cowsii singing "Do It Again". LOL! Part II is just as fun and interesting as Part I. Love the challenge to other musicians who question the gig..."Wouldya, huh??" Thanks for sharing y'all! Two thumbs up.

  • @larryb8022
    @larryb8022 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    John, your awesome and not just on drums but vocals your ace it plus you can play just about all of it✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @jamesewanchook2276
    @jamesewanchook2276 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    wow, your musical travels and frustrations... welcome to my life as a musician/pianist on ships and Vancouver!

  • @marzstar3568
    @marzstar3568 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Interesting on John's take! Great drummer/singer, always intrigued since we were kids.

  • @laineylou8487
    @laineylou8487 11 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks for sharing John. You brought back a lot memories for me...man I wish I kept all those Tiger Beat & 16 magazines I purchased with my babysitting money! LOL

  • @PatriotSteve
    @PatriotSteve ปีที่แล้ว +2

    An entire life at or near the top of the music industry and he’s relatively unknown. Just to be able to have that career is hugely successful.

  • @juliehepler2029
    @juliehepler2029 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I hope he got his signature stick. He is an absolutely awesome drummer.

  • @robyntattersall236
    @robyntattersall236 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Really enjoyed this interesting walk through of John’s journey from his unique perspective ... what stands out is his love of music which has directed his path... some very hard times and challenges appear to have informed his appreciative character

  • @JOHNWLOUCKS
    @JOHNWLOUCKS ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The BB DID have that 50 yr year reunion . John was the drummer and I saw them at Bethel Woods and it was great.

  • @larrywakeman4371
    @larrywakeman4371 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    John was the cutest! Kim

  • @granttromp3949
    @granttromp3949 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a lovely human he is being.

  • @hippywizard629
    @hippywizard629 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great inside information on the life of a career musician. Thanks for sharing John!

  • @sheilatorres5312
    @sheilatorres5312 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Who gave John the right to be this funny!!!

  • @Oscar_239
    @Oscar_239 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    John you are a great drummer! :-)

  • @adamlastman6688
    @adamlastman6688 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great to see that your life turned out very well! I was born in 58 so I knew all your songs. Hope your siblings are doing as well as you John, stay well!!!

  • @loveisnow2
    @loveisnow2 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The best video!! I loved them all , but of all the Cowsill boys John was always my favorite. The John if you read these comments , you wouldn`t remember me but when you were in Vegas, your sister stayed at Maureen`s house on Ottowa St.,behind the Boulevard Mall and went to school at William E Orr temporarily. As I remember I was there one day when you picked her up. We were all so shy we didn`t speak but just stared lol as Maureen introduced everyone. It was exciting to have celebs at our friends house. We had other celebs living on our street, Sonny Liston, The Ink Spots, and other musicians and DJ`s like Lark Williams, but not kids our own age :) I will never forget that day , I was spell bound lol Unfortunately , never got to see the show, we only found out about it the day before it was over...darn. Never knew you were in the Beach Boys till today!! Wow , great gig in the sky!!

  • @ashe984
    @ashe984 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I saw him last night drumming and The Beach Boys amazing.

  • @juliehepler2029
    @juliehepler2029 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Handsome and a cutie pie in his youth, beautiful inside and out. His talent is a gift from God, and I learned something about drumsticks:)))

  • @danielmcdonald4717
    @danielmcdonald4717 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So smart, such a twinkle in his eyes, cute as hell and SO MUCH TALENT. I.J.S.

  • @75DrummerBoy
    @75DrummerBoy 13 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Very interesting to know before he became the Beach Boys drummer they were performing their songs live in a different arrangement than they are now. I always knew something was not right about the live arrangements over the years. It's great to hear all those classic songs sounding like the album again. Mike Kowalski didn't play the songs anywhere close to the original!!!

  • @bobdally1
    @bobdally1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Stay Cool John ! We love ya !!!

  • @louisflores2552
    @louisflores2552 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Still watch you in the video , the rain the park and other things...man you were awesome rolling those sticks at the beginning...great drumming at that age...I'm not easy to impress..but you got my attention

  • @scottmonfort
    @scottmonfort 13 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great monolog! The stories are facinating. The best part is the end: "would you take the gig?". Seriously, "yes" on my part. I would like to see John demo how he uses the various Vader products.

  • @ralphjohnson6757
    @ralphjohnson6757 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thxs for the great interview

  • @bianchikat
    @bianchikat 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    soon as I heard the Rain the Park and other Things I loved it and that was here in the UK where it went nowhere in the charts. I love it when the Cowsills are together and sing and play and yes John, what a lovely guy and I play the song on my guitar because my wife is a Flower Girl and I love her...

  • @vilstef6988
    @vilstef6988 ปีที่แล้ว

    John has been in two legendary bands! He should not forget this!

    • @jooleepadoolie
      @jooleepadoolie 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He was also in Tommy Tutone

  • @kathykay2010
    @kathykay2010 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    God bless John Cowsill...he's such a sweetie pie...

  • @dspero4534
    @dspero4534 11 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love you John Cowsill.....you are so cool...always was :)

  • @bluesman463
    @bluesman463 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thx John for sharing your talent and your interview bro.keep on rockin.god bless you and keep you in good health.

  • @marlenea2020
    @marlenea2020 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love John Cowsill, ever since I was 15 years old! Would love to meet him, hopefully the Beach Boys come to Miami and John with them.

  • @LarryKelly
    @LarryKelly 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy for this guy!!! Saw both the Cowsills and Beach Boys in concert around 1970. What else can I say.

  • @drumsNstuff79
    @drumsNstuff79 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Spoiler alert: John got the gig for the 50th Anniversary reunion tour and sounded awesome. He does not give himself enough credit for rocking the band the way he does with his great back beat and feel. He thumps the heck out of Good Vibrations and really drives the rest of their incredible catalog. It's so great to still see him with the Beach Boys today 20 years later after all he's been through with the Cowsills and their sad behind the scenes drama and loss of his brothers. Still doin' it and sounding rad as always!

  • @larryb8022
    @larryb8022 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    7A sticks yes and Ringo yes yes and a lot of the drummer you mentioned. But I always watch you John you were like a hell of a great drummer. Rock on.✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻❤️❤️❤️✌🏻❤️✌🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁

  • @jamestcallahanphotographer
    @jamestcallahanphotographer 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love John…what an awesome guy. Fellow drummer…I thought of him while I was playing a gig tonight. Made me play that much harder and passionately. Thanks, Brother…you’re an inspiration.

  • @supermanziggy
    @supermanziggy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for posting, and thank you John.

  • @marshalindsey8262
    @marshalindsey8262 ปีที่แล้ว

    John. I wish I had come up to you on The Beach Boys cruise last week. I would have mentioned about you meeting Cassidy and we would have had a laugh!! Damn! You are awesome!!!

  • @jennyyaworski3588
    @jennyyaworski3588 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I loved the Cowsills when I was 14. The rest of the kids said I was square. But they were good.

  • @Lisarata
    @Lisarata 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What personality. Love it.

  • @cag329
    @cag329 13 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    LOVE,LOVE,LOVE THIS!!!!! Thank You!

  • @rollingstones1965
    @rollingstones1965 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing !

  • @jbyesterday3959
    @jbyesterday3959 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing John. All the best amigo !

  • @louisflores2552
    @louisflores2552 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are more kool than you think...just being yourself...a one and only ...unique

  • @donniemoder1466
    @donniemoder1466 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That David Cassidy story, happens to everyone. That is the power of fame.

  • @tonybonnici5920
    @tonybonnici5920 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a musical heritage... But man what a kick arse drummer in his own right

  • @firemandkdkdk
    @firemandkdkdk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How can you not like that guy !

  • @chuckschillingvideos
    @chuckschillingvideos 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    John has the remarkable gift of avoiding the drama in the bands he's been in - bands that are RENOWNED for the drama being front and center. That's just the kind of guy he is - easygoing, finding the calm in whatever storm he happens to find himself in. Would love to meet him some day. Not going to happen, I'm sure, but if my kid ever were to decide she wanted to take a stab at making music (or any performing art for a living, for that matter), I'd point her at John Cowsill as a good reference point for staying sane in a clearly insane and dysfunctional environment.

  • @MrLovegod1987
    @MrLovegod1987 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a sexy man of age he's soo dreamy I wish around in the 60's man not fair he looks well down to earth the band so talented I mean today's music is a load of crap old music is the shit I mean JOHN KEEP UP THE EXCELLENT WORK I LOVE OLD SCHOOL MUSIC SO DOES MY MOM MY MOM WE'LL BE TURNING 66 THIS SUMMER .

  • @erichansen3641
    @erichansen3641 หลายเดือนก่อน

    John, I laughed at your story of shaking "Mr. Cassidy's" hand at the hotel, greeting him, and having nothing further to say. I once rode in an elevator alone with MLB pitcher Nolan Ryan. Was I nervous. I turned around to him, looked him up and down from head to toe, and said, "So you're Nolan Ryan?". John, you and Karen Carpenter (Drummer, Lead Vocalist -- Carpenters 1969-1983) share the same birthday March 2nd. Both you and Karen are my favorite 2 drummers. You even played in New Haven, CT where Karen and Richard Carpenter were born and raised before moving out to Los Angeles (Downey, CA) when they were teens.

  • @pamburkey6252
    @pamburkey6252 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    OMG, I love John! Vicki is so lucky. 😃

  • @sgmeero
    @sgmeero 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such an awesome guy !!!

  • @thomaspalazzi7795
    @thomaspalazzi7795 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whatta Portrait of Gratitude!!!

  • @75DrummerBoy
    @75DrummerBoy 12 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'm Facebook friends with this guy!!!

  • @susanosborne1602
    @susanosborne1602 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love this!

  • @roman14032
    @roman14032 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    ALL the Cowsills are major talents
    there is no telling how big they could have been if someone was smart enough to just
    let them do their own thing
    the osmonds and the jacksons didn't even belong in the same room with them