The Vinnie Colaiuta Interview
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- Drummer Vinnie Colaiuta has played with everyone from Frank Zappa, Allan Holdsworth, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Joni Mitchell, Jeff Beck and Sting. He is my interview with him.
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What a great guy. Rick I took my son (a drummer) to see Live at the Baked Potato 2000 - Greg Mathieson (Performer), Abraham Laboriel (Performer), Michael Landau (Performer), Vinnie Colaiuta (Performer). Vinnie saw we were looking at him and at the break he said to me have your son sit next to me and he did on stage for the second set. My son was amazed. Vinnie was so hospitable. My son died August 10, 2017 of an aneurism. Thank you Vinnie for your kindness. I will NEVER forget.
David Tyler - what a beautiful moment with your son you’ll always have with you! So sorry to hear about your son.
Wow friend, this really tugged at my heart. At least you have this beautiful memory with your son and that is eternal, it will never perish.
All my best, Henry
David Tyler i’m so sorry for your loss. It’s so great that you got to share this experience with your son before he passed. Bless you.
Awe man I’m so sorry for your loss.
Not surprised by your story. Vinnie is a genuine good guy! Condolences on the loss of your son.
This interview really showed what a sweet man Vinnie is. Sometime around 2003 I called the L.A. Musicians Union to get his number; lo and behold they gave it to me. I called and left a message. I only wanted to ask him how he played "She's Too Good For Me". Vinnie called me back and proceeded to not only tell me everything about that groove, how Sting wanted it recorded and more but he also talked in depth about tension and release in the hands and arms. Vinnie, I am Humbled and Honored to this very day.
What a privilege to you brother. For me he's the biggest drummer of all times. The most complete drummer and humble guy
Shelly Rann. How great to hear your story of connecting with Vinnie.! In 1982 I too called the LA Musicians Union and I asked for the contact number for Alex Acuna, (Weather Report, Lee Ritenour). Alex soon called me back, a week later I was in his living room, on an old kit, auditioning for drum lessons from him. Alex (of course) had to see your talent level and seriousness of drumming, b4 taking you on as a student. Wow, he accepted me and gave me my first lesson; material to work on for a month or two and come back when I was ready for more. That material of that one lesson changed my drumming level in leaps.! Like you with Vinnie, I was blessed with an encounter with Alex Acuna. Good, kind,
fellow music-loving people who give to others so beautifully. Folks, our fav musicians are often accessible and the kind and available ones may answer the call for help. If you as a player are really ready, why not go to the top and learn some from the best. Miracles do happen.
Great song. Also love Vinnie's groove playing St. Augustine in Hell (7/8 time) off the same Sting album.
Wow…cool! He must have known you to be some kind of player- for him to call you back…
I love his performance with Beck at Ronnie Scott's. The way Tal Wilkenfeld supported Beck and were in the pocket was great.
I agree. That video is my favorite of Beck et al.
That whole performance is one gigantic flex in virtuosity by every performer on that stage. One of my all time favorite concert performances, along with Pat Metheny's "The Way Up," it arouses an appreciation for the talent and dedication that its necessary to achieve (and sustain) that level musical excellence in a live/concert setting. Were I so fortunate to play with any one of the many Vinnie has performed with, it would give me the giggles from hell. I'd never be able to perform a note. All words seem insufficient.
That moment, discussing Holdsworth, when two of the most articulate musicians just don't have words. That's a helluva tribute to Holdsworth.
“City Nights” - pure heaven
“ Thought is the enemy of flow”. That’s soooo incredibly good 😑
I agree, I'm going to remember that. I explained playing drums to a friend who asked "what was going through my mind"...not that I'm Vinnie at all but, I told him it's kind of like Dancing, meaning you just do what you feel, but "thought is the enemy of flow" is much better.
Yes,spot on.
It's the same for creativity in general.
everytime i totally blow it, it was thought.
Exactly!
Rick is killing it with these interviews, best musical content on youtube. :)
Absolutely!
An authority.
I came to the same conclusion not too long ago. This channel is a true gem!
Agreed
Interestingly I forwarded this video to a few friends of mine, and they responded "Yeah, I saw it. I've subscribed to that channel as well, it's awesome!"
"If you practice, and you just let things happen. Things will reveal themselves to you."
That's a very heavy statement, when you fully contemplate its implications.
At the very least it means keep practicing, for god's sakes...
I loved practicing. I called it doing the work. I loved how the things I worked on would later, suddenly appear in my playing. Then to think, ah ha, this came from that. So rewarding, and an inspiration to keep practicing. I thought also important is to practice, musically. I am playing music as I do paradiddles for three hours.
Robert W. Smith said “work, work, work, and it will come”. He was speaking of martial arts but it’s the same with all skills. The more we practice, more is revealed, and unexpected things occur.
Growing up, the main drummer at my church told me,
“your favorite drummers’ favorite drummer, is Vinnie Colaiuta”
This is the kind of interview that sends you to your record collection to hear all the stuff again.
Yes
Definitely!
So True.
Vinnie is deservedly revered for his intense rhythmic depth as well as incredible technique and creative flow. But I played two gigs with him that revealed other sides of his musical personality.
One was with a group of Latin artists where each artist played ballads. An entire evening of Latin pop ballads. Nothing complex. Nothing fast. Just pockets and critical musical moments. Vinnie was just as present and intense playing with just as much passion and musical awareness as he plays with Herbie or Holdsworth. Any time I play music that is not necessarily my personal idea of the music I want to be playing, I remember how Vinnie brought an otherwise everyday gig to a very rewarding musical experience.
The other time he showed his depth was a Sammy Nestico arrangement we were recording. His in the pocket big band playing was restrained but completely appropriate.
To me, very fine musicians can make their mark with intense or complicated abilities. Vinnie possesses talent for complexity in droves.
But the truly great musicians have a way of making just a big as big a mark playing something relatively simple. Vinnie is equally great at all ends of any spectrum!!
Thank you for sharing that personal anecdote. Adds a bit more to the Vinnie mystique.
👍❤
I started reading your comment and thought maybe I was going to learn Vinnie was a jerk, but I just learned that he truly is among the greatest of all time.
Phil rudd is a good example of a great in the pocket groove player. No one else makes acdc sound like he did even though it's relatively easy stuff.
I find as a drummer the simplest stuff is often the hardest because whatever you do absolutely has to have meaning attached. I have to really distill my playing.
"I've been trying to get a hold of Rick for like 30 years", Just imagine getting that from someone like Vinnie... Just proves that Rick is more than just some random TH-camr
When God is trying to get a hold of you, you know you've made it.
rick is up there on the list of my favourite musicians.. not really for the songs he created but for what he contributed and keeps contributing to my appreciation and understanding of music.
One COULD argue that maybe he didnt try that hard if it took him 30 years.....But hey, lets not let things like that get in the way of a good line/story;) Love to both of these guys...
Man.. that Herbie "giggle-fit" story is so good.
I couldn't stop smiling this whole interview :)
@@Marta1Buck So is being an internet troll apparently ;)
me to
Yep! Right the same! I'll also smiling!
because the emotions of meeting its very genuinely
Yeah same man! Nice to see two old friends reunite!
Rick, I love your willingness to let your guest(s) talk... not interrupting. Danka.
1st class all the way
I love it too.
in my opinion, there were no need to interrupt Vinnie. He was so interesting and entertaining, without need to be intrrrupted and put back on track.
Agree, excellent classic interview style that's rarely used these days
"A giggle fit " playing with Herbie Hancock.
Who thought it was "your statement" to just lay off for 4 bars.
That's a great moment
I love Vinnie's polyrhythmic playing on Zappa's Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar.
I saw Vinnie many many years ago with Zappa and I was simply amazed. I also saw him with Jeff Beck many years later and his playing was so beautiful. The thing that floors me is that he can be playing very busy and the pocket is always there. And when he plays “simpler” patterns, his sound and the space between notes sing. He is my favorite drummer. I am an OLD man. I have privileged to have heard absolutely some of the most brilliant drummers in history in live performances. And of course on recordings. He is my favorite drummer and in my opinion; the best all around, versatile drummer on the planet. His playing is just pure joy. He prays when he plays. Not just chops... every note means something.
love that stuff with Beck. It sounds fresh every time.
Love the bit about Herbie just figuring Vinnie dropped out for 4 bars because that’s where he was at.
Giggle Fit
That reminded me about a story Herbie Hancock told about playing a wrong chord in the middle of Miles' solo and he said Miles didn't judge it, he just went there in his solo and made it right.
@@torchandhammer I thought the same thing!
@@torchandhammer My mind went right to that story. No mistakes. It's only how you handle it.
There are VERY few drummers like Vinnie, who can play ANY genre as if it's the only genre they have ever played. He sounds organic to the music, not some jazzer playing rock or rocker playing jazz.
When you look at the list of people who hired him for recording and tours, that is IMPRESSIVE.
Please Rick, know it's a longshot, but to have Vinnie come to your studio sometime and discuss/demonstrate recording drums. Could be the best drum series on YT, easily.
They discuss doing just that at the end of the interview.
Take my money. Seriously.
Indeed.
Absolutely!!
That would be too good for once to have vinnie behind the drums and explaining some of hes stuff for us in a quality video! I just think that its not his thing to do but u never know O.o
I’ve met Vinnie twice. Setup his drums for him in a studio once, then stood behind him and watched him record. Top 3 moments of my life! Lol Vinnie was so kind to me each time. What a drummer, and what an even better human being! Great video, Mr. Beato! Thank you! And thank you Vinnie!
Vinnie is totally right about drum sound in the analogue vs. digital domain. There is a fullness to the drum sound that has been lost with digital recordings...
Thank for this comment! I laugh ever time I see the engineering types talk about how much better digital audio better is than analog. I use to be in their camp and I didn’t play vinyl for decades. Then I set up my turntable…..
Best Vinnie interview ever. Beats everything out there. This is the truth spoken by a wise, deep, soulful, creative person.
For us drummers it is so easy, we don't have to have this discussion about who is the best. We have Vinnie!
no brainer!
Vinnie's a great drummer - no doubt.
What about Gary Husband?
What about Tony Williams or Elvin Jones
What about nick menza
Neil Peart and his brigade are downvoting
"Thought is the enemy of Flow" brilliant Vinnie!! I'm guilty of overthinking while playing. Makes sense to free one self and go! Don't stop and think.
Zen
Zanshin
So true!
One has to apply intentional technical practice to truly free oneself on the instrument. But, yes, the act of performance requires flow.
@@JeremyAndersonBoise absolutely, no way ideas in the flow come out no where and played effectively. Practice the ideas and have them in one's back pocket.
Back in the 90s, 'I met Vinnie at Catalina's bar and grill for like two seconds. A few months later I went to see him again at another gig, and he remembered my name like we were old friends. His mind is truly brilliant.
This man changed my life. "Seven days" and "I hung my head" allowed me to dispense with chunks of odd time, 1,3,5,2,4, bliss.
The groove he plays on those two tracks is just sublime! The only other drummer I can think of who plays like that is Manu Katche - both drummers have immense feel, the rhythm seems to breath with both of them.
Love his work on Joe's Garage by Zappa. Some parts are really crazy!
Love that album, the central scroootinizaa! Allan Holdsworth and Aydin Esen, doesn't get better than that!! 0:01. I got one for you then. What do Rick Beato, Joni Mitchell and Olivia Newton John have in common? A: All collaborated with Vinnie Colaiuta in the year 1985, Rick live at Ryles, Olivia on the album Soul Kiss and Joni on Dog Eat Dog!
“On the Bus” is one of my favorite pieces of music ever.
You can tell why he's so good. Listen to the passion in his voice just talking about drumming and records. He's like a little kid, still.
Vinnie became my favorite drummer since the day i discovered him in the Sting´s Ten Summoner Tales LP.
Damn, he Is great.
Love love love. I was lucky enough to witness Vinny play with JeffBeck. And “Secrets” is my favorite AH record.
Vinnie Colaiuta.....kinda young, kinda wow!
That was exactly where my mind went haha
said the girl from the bus
@@arminhess1512 The girl that was stuck to seat 38 on Phydeaux lll.
In the rectory basement...
I was thinking “Vinnie, where’s five?”
I first saw Vinnie back in 1991 when he was playing with Sting on the Soul Cages tour. Was a great tour as it was the rare Sting tour that was stripped down, just four musicians. Sting, Vinnie, Dominic Miller and David Sancious. Lots of room for the music to breathe with a quartet. The 16 year old me who was playing in his first rock band at the time was incredibly impressed with Calaiuta's utterly perfect timing, unique rhythms and flair without being ostentatious. For those of you not familiar with Vinnie, he is legit one of the greatest drummers on the planet.
Mr. Sasshole this is Sting’s best format..Sting Solo I mean
I was 18 or so and saw Vinnie twice with Sting in 1991 and I believe again later maybe 2013. I especially appreciate him on Soul Cages material and stuff not clouded by Copeland comparisons because I love Copeland and Vinnie is Vinnie.
Soul Cages is, for me, Sting’s finest work - with a great band backing him. I saw him on a later tour, for Mercury Falling - another fine album. Sting really hit a sweet spot in those days, and had one of the best bands you could have - and Vinnie was the key part of how truly great that band was!
@@simonhodgetts6530 Simon, who all was in Sting's touring band when you saw him on the Mercury Falling tour? For my show it was Vinnie, Dominic and the great and sadly departed Kenny Kirkland. There were also a large number of backing musicians playing various instruments including brass. I feel very, very lucky to have seen Kenny play before he passed away, but I was a little disappointed at the contrast between that show and the very stripped down soul cages lineup. I heard that some of the mercury falling tour shows were that stripped down lineup of just the four of them. Do you recall who you saw?
I will always remember his for his work with Frank Zappa. Joe's Garage is such a beauty… Thank you for Tinseltown Rebellion as well.
Rick Beato thanks so much for your vids
note to self: Listen to Allan Holdsworth: Secrets, Miles Davis: Nefertiti Jan Hammer: Oh Yeah
so glad you posted this. I kept thinking "what's the name of the Jan Hammer record he mentioned?"
Vinnie is the greatest. Period. Who else could play on albums by Zappa, Jonie Mitchell, Barbra Streisand, Sting, and Megadeath?! The depth of his abilities are bottomless.
Adding Gino Vannelli to that list makes KMB1’s comment even more profound.
Wow when did he play with megadeth
@@sagarmohanty4452 back in 2004 he recorded "The System has Failed" with them.
@@sagarmohanty4452 He's on the System Has Failed album. Just a one off in the studio, but again, just shows his versatility.
@@kmb1 one of the greatest drumming sounds from any other Megadeth album...is simply Awesome
Vinnie has an incredible memory. Smart as heck!
Refreshing to see top class drummers giving due props to Ringo.
I agree. Bernard was the perfect fit on Beatles records😁
That Herbie story brought tears to my eyes....thats beautiful man
His studio album performances and live album performances with Frank Zappa are some of the most enthralling I have ever listened to. What a great artist!
I Saw Jeff beck on several tours, last tour had vinnie ,Jeff in past tours was like a silent leader and kinda of stood In 1 spot , but with vinnie, the band and Jeff all looked at vinnie and you could tell Jeff was enthused was excited was running around all over the stage vinnie added a excitement to the tour,if you look up all Jeff in 3 previous tours you see he standing 1 spot, vinnie got him and the band rocking to another level, Jeff was just grinning ear to ear just watching him
godbyone andy godby You gotta love that Live at Ronnie Scott’s vid with Beck. It’s a master class in guitar and drums.
You are absolutely right; I told some people about this very thing. Jeff appeared so happy and the improvisation was stellar. He introduced Vinnie as “the drummer”. Funny stuff.
@@Skoora yes ,Ronnie scot vid. Was the lottery for beck and vinnie fans. It was beck at his tone peak ,perfect club to record great vibe ,great angles.after years if trying to get glimpse of beck and vinnie and most vids washed out then just get a 10 quality recording.
Vinnie does it all so incredibly well! Corea, Hancock, Zappa, Sting, Beck, Megadeth, Waldman, etc., etc. He just kills it and he blends right in perfectly! People will argue who the greatest is and that’s fine. Vinnie is in his own league, his own category, his own planet! I saw him live a week and a half ago he was amazing! Bad hip and all! ✌🏻
Not to mention his week long gig with rock icon Jeff Beck playing at Ronnie Scott's,stuff legends are made from
11:28 That girl in the background failing to be sneaky made my day XD
The one eating flesh off her body and wiping it all over the drink/food area? GET OUT OF THE SHOT GROSSNESS
Amazing, creative, beautiful, inspiring. Add taste to odd timing is Vinnie...
4 minutes in and it is already the best Vinnie interview I have ever seen. Friend to friend, musician to musician, this is just beautiful. I love how Rick's face just lights up when Vinnie drops profound wisdom for us mortals.
Hi Rick! Nice video! "It just Happens" ! I:I don't know what to tell you, It just happens"! These are the words that Vinnie told a sold out Drum Clinic at Humber College Auditorium in Toronto.... It was before Sting or near that beginning of Sting..... His close friend Vito Rezza was there, after Vinnie dropped our jaws those were his first words....It floored me! LOL Pure JOY! Vinnie also introduced Vito as a force on the drums and pointed him out to the audience and that Vito also knows that expression "It just Happens".... My chin was still sore from hitting the floor after the opening solo....I was studying with Vito at the time and he introduced me to Vinnie after the clinic and we hung out, and I will tell you, (and you know this Rick) Vinnie has huge hands.....That 5B stick he swings is like a toothpick in the big hands that shook my 5A hand....lol I truly met my drum hero that day! 5 years later, in Toronto, a producer and friend I work withed calls me and tells me someone wants to speak with me....And next thing I know....Hi Greg?, It's Vinnie Colaiuta.... not just the drummer, but the warm, kind and wonderful soulful human being that he really is..... There are some great drummers out there, they can play, but Vinnie is a great as a human being as he is a drummer.... Watching this video has just taken 30 years off my life.
I was very fortunate to hear Vinnie with Frank Zappa a few weeks after Vinnie joined.
One of the most amazing listening experiences of my life.
The first Megadeth album I ever listened to was The System Has Failed and I only listened to it because I knew Vinnie was on it!
Yes, he forgot to mention MEGADETH!
Again, Rick happen to be the man who can make the other guy say the things we just want to hear. You're a blessed man Rick. Thanks for this and all of them.
That solo he did at the Buddy Rich memorial with Gadd and Weckl insane. He looks like a stone cold madman sometimes when he plays. Great interview.
That start was so cool and real, talking over each other and laughing it off. Made me giggle
Favorite drummer of all time right here. Thanks for the sharing this, Rick!
It’s so great that he just takes nothing for granted - plays in the moment and works through it, whatever happens.
Nice interview! While Vinnie's playing is known worldwide, there is not much in the way of interviews/discussions with him. It's nice to hear him discuss things, especially with a friend.
Rick, thanks for doing this. I've been a fan of Vinnie's since his Zappa days, I've NEVER been disappointed in his playing. With Jeff Beck or whoever, he's always amazing.
Vinnie for me it was Ten Summoners Tales! Talking about the buck stops here. You’re playing was so brilliant on that record. I spent my whole senior year in high school listening and dissecting it. The production and drum sound are just magnificent. It truly is a masterpiece. It takes me back every time I hear it. Thank you for that!! 🙏🏽
This is a fantastic interview/hang. Thanks so much, Rick. And *Thank You* Vinnie, for the endless inspiration. Side Bar: If anyone wants to hear the pure pocket/groove side of Vinnie Colaiuta across a full album, check out the 1980 Gino Vannelli release "Nightwalker". A quintessential showcase of what a complete package VC is as a drummer.
Vinnie is one of the best not simply because of his technical ability but because he’s one of the best listeners behind the kit. Knowing when NOT to play is as important as knowing how to play. I’ve jammed with technical phenoms and it was a clunky and awkward experience, but had amazing experiences with mediocre technicians who were locked into the creative landscape. Vinnie is a rare mix of Top .1% ability AND listening/composer/taste. Such a great guy, too, which is the third important component of a AAA session drummer: being someone who’s easy to work with on a personal level.
I went to see Jeff Beck a few years ago in concert and Vinnie was the drummer. I didn't know who Vinnie was at the time, but in the first 5 minutes and could see that he is an outstanding drummer.
Vinnie raises the bar. I understand the concept of not thinking about what to play while you are playing, but to pull the rhythms and fills that Vinnie does out of his subconscious mind takes a deep level of technique and experience that most can only dream about. A true inspiration and joy to hear. Thank you so much for your great TH-cam channel I look forward to each new episode.
Yep, you're right about that...
I remember the first time a friend dropped secrets on me. Holdsworth just floored me. A total original masterpiece in motion.
That Herbie story was awesome. Reminded me of the story Herbie told of Miles and how early on he flubbed a chord and Miles just rolled with it while soloing and kept it moving. So awesome
Rick!!! You NEEEED to do another FULL BLOWN interview with Vinnie! Your original one is way too short, and you have got to sit the man behind a drum set!! PLEASE MAKE IT HAPPEN!
For me, Vinnie's playing on Holdsworth's Secrets is a progression from Tony's playing on Neffertiti.. And that's quite a statement to make. Vinnie has given us so much great music whether it be crazy Zappa stuff like Joe's Garage, Holdsworth's music, funky TOP influenced Ricky Peterson tunes, or beautifully simple and elegantly crafted playing on Fields of Gold with Sting. Thank you Vinnie (and Rick!!).
Oh boy. This interview is priceless! "...there are no essential mistakes. These are just events. Things take care of themselves...". As a musician I am used to get goosebumps from listening to music, but Colaiuta just provided the same feeling just from speaking his brilliant mind and unique soul. Thanks again for this Rick!
Love this at 13:50 the buck stops hear. Its like the Beatles and then everyone else. Such deserved respect for Ringo. And the Beatles.
I saw Vinnie playing with Robben Ford at a small club on Santa Monica Blvd back in the day - Hop Singh's. F- ing amazing to see these two up close and personal. Vinnie is the real deal, kids. Robben of course was phenomenal. But as a teenage drummer, seeing a guy like Colaiuta from like....maybe 20 feet away, was mind-blowing.
The maestro! My favorite drummer of all time. Thank you Rick!
Amazing guy. Really just seems to be enthralled by the music and musicians around him. I love when an artist emanates joy.
This is how good Vinnie is: I was a member of a band in 1982 called Avalon on Capital Records. The EP was produced was Bobby Colomby. Vinnie played drums and Mike Porcaro played bass. We recorded most of the record in the Capital records building basement but Bobby wanted a certain drum sound on a song called "Crossfire" that we just weren't getting at Capital. Bobby booked another studio and had Vinnie setup in a large room with a video camera feed in there because there was no other way to see him in the recording studio. Vinnie had written himself a small chart and played the whole song from memory without any other tracks playing back! After he was done, we then proceeded to build the song on top of his amazing drum tracks. If you listen to this EP on vinyl, you will hear an amazing drum sound with an amazing drummer playing. The EP was called "Everyman A King" which is on youtube somewhere. Listen to the opening drums on "Can't Find A Way To Say Goodbye". Thanks to Bobby, I am still honored to this day having played with Vinnie.
Some of my favorite album's with Vinnie on it, Gino Vanelli's Nightwalker album, Joe's garage by Frank Zappa and all his work with Sting, his solo album is great and etc. etc...
Awesome!! This guy's playing is so inspiring.
Pure gold!! His comments are applicable to all creatives, I think. His knowledge and humility are amazing. Thanks for doing this. Such a pleasure .
Jeff Beck also played with him for Ronnie Scott’s. Obviously Jeff is a ridiculous legend in his own right but I’d never heard of or seen Vin to my knowledge until then and wow he blew me away
You know you have accomplished sthg in your area when Tim and Vinnie talk casually about you and Vinnie remembers a gig with you involved, I can even detect the inner pride of Rick when he told that. This seal of approval I can bet means more to Rick than anything.
"For those of you who haven't heard of Vinnie Colaiuta…" you probably have. The discography page on his website is 33 pages long.
Zappa's best drummer for sure. Saw him with Jeff Beck, youch!
Rick, I can't thank you enough for the priceless content you put out, these interviews are precious gifts for us all. Please make the second interview (with drums) happen! 🙏
Vinnie Colaiuta, Steve Gadd, Steve Feronne, Chester Thompson, Jeff Porcaro, Chad Cromwell, Bernard Purdie... My favorite drummers.
Love how Rick can’t stop smiling the whole interview
Historical drummer. Thanks so much Rick Beato, what a gem. I found out listening to Allan Holdsworth's City Nights form the Secrets album, as far as I know it's one or even the favourite track Vinnie has ever recorded according to some interview in his own words. They published the first take on the record.
they toured for a couple weeks playing that material before they went into the studio which is why it sounds the way it does
Such a joy listening to him speak. Thank you for this.
I was listening to Vinnie on Warren Cuccurullo's "Thanks to Frank" on my way to work this morning, and now here he is with Rick Beato. This is turning out to be a great day!
Catholic Girls...Vinnie Colaiuta... 😎
Kinda young, kinda wow!
@user name Quoting Zappa lyrics from a song, Catholic Girls"
Arf! 🐩
Warren Cuccurullo
That WHOLE album is the .....!!!
I feel like whatever I type won't accurately convey my admiration and respect for such a legend in the drum world.. Vinnie is the real deal, overflowing with child-like passion and wonder, pure and humble, a true musical genius, completely in love with the sound instruments are capable of producing when played by fellow musical legends, and a master of understanding what makes the greatest songs/jams so great! My hat is off to Vinnie!
Thanks so much for this wonderful Interview. Vinnie is one of a kind musician. Does anyone else feel like you didn't want this interview to ever stop. Amazing.
I saw Vinnie with Robben Ford at Hop Singh's in Santa Monica - sometime in the late 80s. I was maybe 17, youngest person in the place. And I was floored. Seeing him THAT close, literally feeling the kick drum, watching his flow. Damn.
One greatest drummer I've ever seen great drummer dynamic!
You just did my favourite rock band (Faith No More) and now you followup with my all time favourite drummer. Rick, you are awesome!
Awesome interview. So good to hear Vinnie graciously sharing his thoughts and experiences. He's the greatest. Look forward to another chapter....
My guilty pleasure is Vinny on Gino Vanelli´s ´Nightwalker¨album.....Thanks for the interview Rick.
Pufffff, what an incredible interview. So many data and knowledge!! Wow!! Congrats, so beautiful and impressive!!
Best regards!!!
Coincidence?
Over the weekend I was relistening to Vinnie’s self-titled album that I haven’t heard in ages. On repeat.
A few days later Rick posts his interview with Vinnie.
Come on, universe. What are you trying to tell me?
You know who I’ll be listening to for the rest of this week.
The man with all the vowels in his name. And all the rhythm in the game.
The universe is telling you to get your drum on.
The man with all the vowels in his name ...that's so awesome and outstanding ...the universe knows it all..
what a great freaking interview... damn Rick, you both totally grooving and smiling... he's a genius and one of my favorite drummers.. bar none...thank you again
Thank you for letting us in on your conversation gentlemen. It's been a privilege. Take care.
This is amazing Rick! If you can be the one that gets Vinnie to do an interview behind a drum set.... that would be.... I don’t even have words..... I know he said he never wanted to do a drum dvd because there’s so many covering a variety of topics already and he doesn’t know what he could offer ( ha) but I always felt if it was like a filmed interview with a drum set... that’d be the way to go.... so please be the one to finally make this happen!
I love the first 3 John Patitucci - CDs where Vinnie plays the drums. Iconic! Scophile, Spaceships ... great interview.
Love this dialogue! So much wisdom being thrown around naturally, and full of non stop musical passion. Vinnie is so down to earth. Can't wait for Part 2!!!!! Thank you Rick!!! You are a gent.
I love hearing Vinnie speak...with his voice and his drums! Thanks for the great interview!