"Playing drums put me into my body and made it feel ok to be there". That is one powerful statement. May we all find the thing that does this for ourselves.
She’s out there telling girls that they can do whatever they aspire to, despite how the mainstream sees it. Happy international women’s day to you Patty, and to everyone. Keep inspiring the youth and to challenge the status quo and to be bold and honest.
Love Patty! Her work on Live Through This was so good. She got a raw deal in Hole, but it’s good to see her persevere and overcome her struggles. Also, she looks really healthy here.
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I relate so, so much to her. "The first time I sat behind a drum kit was the first time I fell in love." That's so me, being able to play drums is the best thing I could ever start. Drums are the best instrument, they just... they're honest. Like no other instrument (I play a bit of quite a few), it's the instrument that you can't really shush all the way down. We, drummers, are heard and will be, and are literally the hearts of the bands. much love for all the drummers out there
“And I wanted to be a boy” Same. I used to think I was a boy as a young child until my boy friends took their shirts off on a hot summer day and I followed and got laughed at by these awful ladies that were watching. Afterwards I went home and told my mom and grandma and they both gave me the facts. But I swear up until that day, I had no idea I was a girl. All my friends were boys and we clicked so well. Gender was not a thing on my mind up until that day.
I've been a Hole fan from the 90's. Today's the first time I 'actually' LISTENED to the drum beat on 'Live through this'. I just need to thank Patty for all she's done. Your drive and passion has meant a lot 🤗
I started playing bass, listening to all this seattle bands, I played bass just because i wanted so bad to express myself, always wanted drums but i took the bass that year, patty was just a strong influence. grunge was a big part of my life, here in south america. Thank you patty
I also grew up loving my drum set, also the only female drummer in my HS’s jazz band. It’s been a few years since I sat down in front of set, but I know I’ll always come back to my first love when the time allows me too.
Patti is so inspiring. Absolutely amazing and makes me so grateful I'm sober and and pressing on. What an amazing example to the younger generation of musicians.
Yeah right...plenty of hugely famous female rock drummers ahead of her. Go to work tomorrow and ask all of your coworkers to name five female rock drummers. If you get more that two people who can answer that, you work at an exceptional job.
My one tattoo is an homage to Patty. My tat is blue and 🍊 though. Hit So Hard was such a hard read for me. I cant watch Hole videos if Patty isnt on drums! Too sad 😭.
I can relate to so much of this! I grew up as a tomboy. I liked boy things and played with boys. As I got to school any compliments I would get would be along the lines of "not bad for a girl." Then i would get told girls are nice and quiet and like to play with dolls. I liked to take things apart to see how they were made, I liked to play legos with my brother, climb trees with our mutual friends, and handled disputes with fist fights. I was continuously told that boys are good at math, science, and history, while girls should be good at reading and grammar. I hated reading out loud, the reading that I did enjoy was encyclopedias, and I didn't care too much for grammar. Had my 2nd grade teacher never pointed it out, I wouldn't have realized my talents for math and science. I liked boy things, I looked like a boy,thanks to us being poor I often had to wear my brother's hand me downs. In my teens people would suggest that maybe I'm not straight since I'm so not girly. Now that I'm almost thirty, I'm comfortable and strong in my self identify. It's pretty fucked up that as a woman growing up we hear labels be put on us. You have to do these few things, they're for girls. You shouldn't really do the other stuff, it's for boys,... if you do there's something off about that and boys won't like that. I wish early on people would just say "you're good at this" and leave off the "for a girl" and I wish people would stop pidgeon-holeing their children. Why hinder someone's talents based on outdated gender norms?
Wow this generation is so spoiled and ignorant. They think the way things are is how it always was. And that if in her generation a few female drummers already existed in LA and NY that somehow that negates her story. There were thousands of male drummers from every podunk town the map. She didn't think she had a real chance of adding her name to the short list of women because clearly it was rare for them to make it.
Check out her amazing documentary “Hit So Hard” and the book by the same name. Everyone should know who Patty is! She was almost in Nirvana. Imagine if a woman was in one of the biggest bands of the 90s. Oh wait… ;)
American rock stars the only ridiculous talking about "I was a drug addict" "I was in rehab"....It sounds ridiculous for Europeans listening to intimacy things like that.
There's just one type of person that are despised, no matter which society they live... No it's not women... It's short men. Women claim to be treated equally, but the treatment they give to men is a function of height vs. status. So, this equality thing is nothing but a tale.
News flash Jennifer Batten played alongside Michael Jackson as his guitarist from the late 80’s to the 90’s as well as Orianthi, so I don’t know what she’s talking about not being able to rock out or why she felt that way sooo🤔 just so you snow flakes know there are numerous female lead bands out there that are Brutal Example : Otep Darkened Nocturne Slaughter cult Abnormality Wykked Wytch Jinjer
@Joe Ann Prince gives me pause, hearing how creepy he could get. Secretly watching the people in his house on security cameras (something that Kevin Smith revealed before the singer's death), expecting Susannah Hoffs to give him sex for "Manic Monday" instead of money, and the whole Sinead O'Connor thing, where people too readily discredit her statement about trauma.
@Joe Ann Hearing about how his libido would angle musical decisions, I can't help but wonder if Prince was using female guitarists simply for backstage... Chemistry. If they're into it, it wouldn't be reported as much as with Hoffs or O'Connor. It's almost like Billy Corgan trying to replace Wretzky's position in the Pumpkins lineup with female bassists for the more superficial of reasons. Even with the runaways, skilled as get were, their manager leaned the trans hard on the jailbait image. One could say that it was pivotal how Luscious Jackson's drummer, Kate Schellenbach was a Beastie Boy until 1984. At the same time, you got the under appreciated Debbi Peterson who drives the Bangles's rhythm with a mastery comparable to Mick Fleetwood. I think that that Kim Deal's forming the Breeders was the turning point. Then, agreement to the drummer from Hole. It's when Gail Ann Dorsey and David Bowie joined up, and we got Veruca Salt, the Waifs, and that amazing drummer for the Donnas (Torry Castellano dedicated herself to hard rock to such an extent that she ruined her shoulder and had to retire in 2010).
Your comment is moot. All of that happened AFTER she grew up and was playing. Also, she is a rock drummer. If you can name five female rock drummers without using your computer, then you are exceptional.
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"Playing drums put me into my body and made it feel ok to be there". That is one powerful statement. May we all find the thing that does this for ourselves.
+Julie-Ann D here here! 🙌🙌
The rhythm of her voice and story is like a drum. ..I don't play any instrument but this was so satisfying and interesting to listen to.
Obviously, all women are formed from elements in alien comets generated in stars, meaning they are literal rock stars. Keep asking questions
She’s out there telling girls that they can do whatever they aspire to, despite how the mainstream sees it. Happy international women’s day to you Patty, and to everyone. Keep inspiring the youth and to challenge the status quo and to be bold and honest.
She is so eloquent and a great storyteller.
I'm also a drummer, and its inspiring how you made your dreams become a reality 😊
Thank you for sharing your story!
Patti is so the unsung hero of the ‘90s and is such an incredible human being all around. What an inspiration. 💜💜
Patty is such an interesting person! She's had a tough walk of life, but definitely is doing well now and that makes me happy
+Ephie ❤️❤️
Love Patty! Her work on Live Through This was so good. She got a raw deal in Hole, but it’s good to see her persevere and overcome her struggles. Also, she looks really healthy here.
I relate so, so much to her.
"The first time I sat behind a drum kit was the first time I fell in love." That's so me, being able to play drums is the best thing I could ever start. Drums are the best instrument, they just... they're honest. Like no other instrument (I play a bit of quite a few), it's the instrument that you can't really shush all the way down. We, drummers, are heard and will be, and are literally the hearts of the bands.
much love for all the drummers out there
“And I wanted to be a boy”
Same.
I used to think I was a boy as a young child until my boy friends took their shirts off on a hot summer day and I followed and got laughed at by these awful ladies that were watching. Afterwards I went home and told my mom and grandma and they both gave me the facts. But I swear up until that day, I had no idea I was a girl. All my friends were boys and we clicked so well. Gender was not a thing on my mind up until that day.
Don't conflate personality with gender. They're not even remotely the same thing.
U were a tomboy
One of my favorite bands has a female drummer and I believe you can play whatever instrument you want
Wow that was so beautiful that it made me wanna play the drums
Happy International Women's Day!
+John Gonzalez 🙌🙌❤️
Love the part about her foot moving the sea of people. Fantastic!
I've been a Hole fan from the 90's. Today's the first time I 'actually' LISTENED to the drum beat on 'Live through this'. I just need to thank Patty for all she's done. Your drive and passion has meant a lot 🤗
I started playing bass, listening to all this seattle bands, I played bass just because i wanted so bad to express myself, always wanted drums but i took the bass that year, patty was just a strong influence. grunge was a big part of my life, here in south america. Thank you patty
Why does this make me so depressed but empowered at the same time...you can tell she's lived through it
Hole means so much to me! Thank you patty!
WE LOVE YOU PATTY
I've always loved you and your drumming patty ❤
mind and body connect while playing music, totally relatable!!! patty shemel of hole, i adore her!! :))
I also grew up loving my drum set, also the only female drummer in my HS’s jazz band. It’s been a few years since I sat down in front of set, but I know I’ll always come back to my first love when the time allows me too.
I love this. I miss my drums so much..
Patti is so inspiring. Absolutely amazing and makes me so grateful I'm sober and and pressing on. What an amazing example to the younger generation of musicians.
she's amazing and such an inspiration
Love seeing people do their thing and share their story. Thanks Patty for doing you!
I imagine that at the time, Karen Carpenter was the best known female drummer. It was before the Runaways, Bangles, and Go-Go's.
I love seeing people break the status quo
"I didn't look down again" ❤
I love her so much! She's such an inspiration both as a musician and as a person, I have so much respect for this talented woman.
this is so great and speaks to me so much
Love ya Patty- badass drummer….
Why wouldn't they be able too.
There were many popular female stars before her. I'm confused.
Yeah right...plenty of hugely famous female rock drummers ahead of her. Go to work tomorrow and ask all of your coworkers to name five female rock drummers. If you get more that two people who can answer that, you work at an exceptional job.
Name 1.
I LOVE YOU PATTY!!!!! As a drummer I totally get you. Punk Rock is FREEDOM!!!
Why wouldn't they be able to
"YOU GO GIRL"
Rad.
My one tattoo is an homage to Patty. My tat is blue and 🍊 though. Hit So Hard was such a hard read for me. I cant watch Hole videos if Patty isnt on drums! Too sad 😭.
so amazin'... much beauty. the stars must have been aligned... and the curtains flapping
Soulpancake I’d love to know the background instrumental! Pleaseeee??? :)
Thank you ❤️
I can relate to so much of this! I grew up as a tomboy. I liked boy things and played with boys. As I got to school any compliments I would get would be along the lines of "not bad for a girl." Then i would get told girls are nice and quiet and like to play with dolls. I liked to take things apart to see how they were made, I liked to play legos with my brother, climb trees with our mutual friends, and handled disputes with fist fights. I was continuously told that boys are good at math, science, and history, while girls should be good at reading and grammar. I hated reading out loud, the reading that I did enjoy was encyclopedias, and I didn't care too much for grammar. Had my 2nd grade teacher never pointed it out, I wouldn't have realized my talents for math and science. I liked boy things, I looked like a boy,thanks to us being poor I often had to wear my brother's hand me downs. In my teens people would suggest that maybe I'm not straight since I'm so not girly. Now that I'm almost thirty, I'm comfortable and strong in my self identify. It's pretty fucked up that as a woman growing up we hear labels be put on us. You have to do these few things, they're for girls. You shouldn't really do the other stuff, it's for boys,... if you do there's something off about that and boys won't like that. I wish early on people would just say "you're good at this" and leave off the "for a girl" and I wish people would stop pidgeon-holeing their children. Why hinder someone's talents based on outdated gender norms?
Every One Can Play Music And Being Rock Star's For Years As Well
it was a novelty act & so is Nirvana
Wow this generation is so spoiled and ignorant. They think the way things are is how it always was. And that if in her generation a few female drummers already existed in LA and NY that somehow that negates her story. There were thousands of male drummers from every podunk town the map. She didn't think she had a real chance of adding her name to the short list of women because clearly it was rare for them to make it.
And how is labelling a whole generation not ignorant? You should try reading her best selling book. Happy International Women's Day to you.
Check out her amazing documentary “Hit So Hard” and the book by the same name. Everyone should know who Patty is! She was almost in Nirvana. Imagine if a woman was in one of the biggest bands of the 90s. Oh wait… ;)
Nice
What’s your favorite drummer?🥁
Noice
American rock stars the only ridiculous talking about "I was a drug addict" "I was in rehab"....It sounds ridiculous for Europeans listening to intimacy things like that.
Playing drums is the best 😊
But being reminded that your a woman/girl all the time shouldn’t be part off it! 👿
Thx for sharing that story.
She’s so hawt!!!!
What
I don’t think anyone really cared
At 1:27 She said she is gay???
Yes she did
And your point in asking this is...?
She said she is gay???
Arun అరుణ్ Yes. And?
I'm the 15th to comment
There's just one type of person that are despised, no matter which society they live... No it's not women... It's short men. Women claim to be treated equally, but the treatment they give to men is a function of height vs. status. So, this equality thing is nothing but a tale.
Shut up, Shorty.
News flash Jennifer Batten played alongside Michael Jackson as his guitarist from the late 80’s to the 90’s as well as Orianthi, so I don’t know what she’s talking about not being able to rock out or why she felt that way sooo🤔 just so you snow flakes know there are numerous female lead bands out there that are Brutal
Example :
Otep
Darkened Nocturne Slaughter cult
Abnormality
Wykked Wytch
Jinjer
There were also the Runaways, the Go-Go's, the Bangles, and the Carpenters. I'm not sure her age, but they must've been a rarity at the time.
@Joe Ann Prince gives me pause, hearing how creepy he could get. Secretly watching the people in his house on security cameras (something that Kevin Smith revealed before the singer's death), expecting Susannah Hoffs to give him sex for "Manic Monday" instead of money, and the whole Sinead O'Connor thing, where people too readily discredit her statement about trauma.
@Joe Ann Hearing about how his libido would angle musical decisions, I can't help but wonder if Prince was using female guitarists simply for backstage... Chemistry. If they're into it, it wouldn't be reported as much as with Hoffs or O'Connor. It's almost like Billy Corgan trying to replace Wretzky's position in the Pumpkins lineup with female bassists for the more superficial of reasons. Even with the runaways, skilled as get were, their manager leaned the trans hard on the jailbait image.
One could say that it was pivotal how Luscious Jackson's drummer, Kate Schellenbach was a Beastie Boy until 1984. At the same time, you got the under appreciated Debbi Peterson who drives the Bangles's rhythm with a mastery comparable to Mick Fleetwood. I think that that Kim Deal's forming the Breeders was the turning point. Then, agreement to the drummer from Hole. It's when Gail Ann Dorsey and David Bowie joined up, and we got Veruca Salt, the Waifs, and that amazing drummer for the Donnas (Torry Castellano dedicated herself to hard rock to such an extent that she ruined her shoulder and had to retire in 2010).
Your comment is moot. All of that happened AFTER she grew up and was playing. Also, she is a rock drummer. If you can name five female rock drummers without using your computer, then you are exceptional.
Next! 🗑
Oppression olympics rock star edition.
+A XMysterygirlX Your thoughtful and constructive criticism is greatly appreciated friend.
Fake news
Who the heck left their grandma here??