My dad was a professional drummer. In 1966 he joined the US Army with an appointment to the NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense) Command in Colorado Springs, CO. After that, he transferred to US Army Studio Band (currently known as the Jazz Ambassadors) in Fort Meade, MD. The Studio Band had two drummers....the other drummer was Steve Gadd (look up "Steve Gadd Cissy Strut" to see Steve playing with the band). Dad had followed Steve's career until he passed away in 2011. Dad and I watched this video together. While he was, of course, enamored with all 3 drummers... the one that stood out to him was Vinnie Colaiuta. No one has Steve Gadd's FEEL in playing, that's undeniable. But Vinnie is again on a whole other level. Vinnie cut his teeth playing with Frank Zappa and it shows. What's unbelievable about Vinnie, is that he can play at the level he does while Site Reading. Because Zappa wrote very long songs (20+/- minutes) in very odd time signatures (19/16, 21/16, etc.) Vinnie would have to Site Read during the concert. Check out any Jeff Beck concert with Vinnie and Tal Wilkenfeld (Bass) to see some of Vinnie's magic.
This is the greatest drum solo ever! I drum, and this one has always blown my mind. These guys have skill that makes one wonder if you can rightfully can play the drums at all! After loving this for years, what a treat to see you getting to hear it! Time for me to press 'start' and feel inadequate, but it feels so good!
Being a professional drummer since early 70's, I just had to share this with everyone, especially Imadrummin. I watch this every now and then and it still blows me away. I actually bust out laughing at times during this. I consider myself a well above average drummer, but these guys are on another level. Harri, as great as they are, there is NO way they could have rehearsed that exact performance. I believe the only part that was rehearsed was the end. IMHO
Thank you Robert. I had run across this before and glad it made it to Harri's channel for others to experience. The reason these guys can play it this way is because they are truly exceptional and feel it. I agree, the ending may have been rehearsed. Legends. 👍👍👍
@@Imadrummin Great pick of Three Dog Night. Listening to that brought me back to the time when I was starting out with the drums and just loved his style, not fancy, but great feel. That's when I noticed the clear drums. Never cared for them, but he sounded good
Probably the three best drummers of all time. Dave and Vinnie are still at the top of the pile. Steve is quite a bit older and not at his peak anymore physically. I've seen this clip many times over the years and my hands always twitch in anticipation throughout. And...I spontaneously applaud at the end. These three are on an altogether differet level to most drummers past and present. And...don't even mention how ridiculously insane they are at sight reading, especially Vinnie...omg, there are no words except, genius. Another thing that sets them apart from most, is their musical interpretation skills...you can't teach knowing 'how' and 'when' to play something. And...they have done it across multiple genres, something very few drummers ever achieve successfully. 👏👏👏
@@Topjunkie-r4s I don't put other people's musical tastes down and judge who is "better" as music is very subjective. To say yawn to those 3 legends is just plain ignorant but you do you ...
@@reallymysterious4520 no it’s not. It’s just true. Neil was great in Rush but VERY limited for a pro outside the band. Just the truth. Vinnie is simply a machine - none better. Exanple - in a 1 month span a few years back Vinnie cut a straight jazz album with Herbie Hancock, rock album with Sting and a metal album with Megadeath. All charted. He is the complete drummer.
First time I’ve seen Steve Gadd perform.He was Nicks McBrains ( Iron Maiden ) drum tech for decades.I had the privilege of meeting him a CJ purple of times at Maiden gigs I went to back in the day.What an exceptional drummer!
This is a very different Steve Gadd from the one you're talking about. Iron Maiden's Steve Gadd was mainly a road manager and passed away years ago. This Steve Gadd had nothing to do with them and is currently still alive and well. He's been a highly coveted studio and touring drummer for Paul Simon, BB King, James Taylor & Eric Clapton, among others.
These drummers have since been outlawed as being too bad ass. Nice pick Robert and you obviously have great taste for drummers. Thank you Harri and glad to know you are a percussionist. 👍👍👍
Robert - For me, this was a really enjoyable submission and performance. Great drumming by all for sure. This is immediately going into my Greatest Drumming Performances playlist where the likes of Buddy Rich, Neal Peart, Ginger Baker reside. Well done Robert and Harri!!!
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It doesn't get any better than Dave, Steve and Vinnie. These are the schematic for drumming.
Right up there with Buddy Rich , Lenny White , Gary Novak , Billy Cobham , Tony Williams , Larnell Lewis , Tony Royster Jr. , Gregory Borlai ...& so many more !
There is an older vid of two European, unknowns by most, drummers that will match this any day. It was amazingly intense and episodic. They played with in the same piece of music playing not just their personal styles but how they would interpret the music.
There's a Dennis Chambers interview where he said there's a video somewhere where all six of them where trading solos during soundcheck of the Buddy Rich Memorial Tribute.. Oh to have a tape of that!! hehehe
Frank Zappa mentions Vinnie in the song, Catholic Girls. They're learning to blow All the Catholic Boys! Warren Cuccurullo Catholic Boys! Kinda young, kinda WOW! Catholic Boys! Vinnie Colaiuta . . . Where are they now?
My dad was a professional drummer. In 1966 he joined the US Army with an appointment to the NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense) Command in Colorado Springs, CO. After that, he transferred to US Army Studio Band (currently known as the Jazz Ambassadors) in Fort Meade, MD. The Studio Band had two drummers....the other drummer was Steve Gadd (look up "Steve Gadd Cissy Strut" to see Steve playing with the band). Dad had followed Steve's career until he passed away in 2011.
Dad and I watched this video together. While he was, of course, enamored with all 3 drummers... the one that stood out to him was Vinnie Colaiuta. No one has Steve Gadd's FEEL in playing, that's undeniable. But Vinnie is again on a whole other level. Vinnie cut his teeth playing with Frank Zappa and it shows. What's unbelievable about Vinnie, is that he can play at the level he does while Site Reading. Because Zappa wrote very long songs (20+/- minutes) in very odd time signatures (19/16, 21/16, etc.) Vinnie would have to Site Read during the concert. Check out any Jeff Beck concert with Vinnie and Tal Wilkenfeld (Bass) to see some of Vinnie's magic.
Harri , this is utterly Next Level brilliance .
3 All Timers ...more , please & thanks !
Without question, just phenomenal performances. I have had the great pleasure of witnessing them all 👏❤️
Three of the greatest drummers of all time, Vinnie is an other worldly talent,surely the greatest all round drummer ever!
OMG these guys are amazing. Hard work too they must be worn out after this. Thanks, Robert and Harri.
❤👍😇
This is the greatest drum solo ever! I drum, and this one has always blown my mind. These guys have skill that makes one wonder if you can rightfully can play the drums at all! After loving this for years, what a treat to see you getting to hear it! Time for me to press 'start' and feel inadequate, but it feels so good!
Dave Weckl is my favorite!
Being a professional drummer since early 70's, I just had to share this with everyone, especially Imadrummin. I watch this every now and then and it still blows me away. I actually bust out laughing at times during this. I consider myself a well above average drummer, but these guys are on another level. Harri, as great as they are, there is NO way they could have rehearsed that exact performance. I believe the only part that was rehearsed was the end. IMHO
Thank you Robert. I had run across this before and glad it made it to Harri's channel for others to experience. The reason these guys can play it this way is because they are truly exceptional and feel it. I agree, the ending may have been rehearsed. Legends. 👍👍👍
@@Imadrummin Great pick of Three Dog Night. Listening to that brought me back to the time when I was starting out with the drums and just loved his style, not fancy, but great feel. That's when I noticed the clear drums. Never cared for them, but he sounded good
Harri was having multiple Eargasms listening to this 🤣
This is what bringing your "A" Game looks like.
Probably the three best drummers of all time. Dave and Vinnie are still at the top of the pile. Steve is quite a bit older and not at his peak anymore physically. I've seen this clip many times over the years and my hands always twitch in anticipation throughout. And...I spontaneously applaud at the end. These three are on an altogether differet level to most drummers past and present. And...don't even mention how ridiculously insane they are at sight reading, especially Vinnie...omg, there are no words except, genius. Another thing that sets them apart from most, is their musical interpretation skills...you can't teach knowing 'how' and 'when' to play something. And...they have done it across multiple genres, something very few drummers ever achieve successfully. 👏👏👏
Imagine this about 40 years ago with Neil Peart, Jon Bonham & Keith Moon
Yawn. Those guys were great for their bands but these guys are the real deal. NO better drummer waking the planet than Vinnie. None
@@Topjunkie-r4s I don't put other people's musical tastes down and judge who is "better" as music is very subjective. To say yawn to those 3 legends is just plain ignorant but you do you ...
@@reallymysterious4520 no it’s not. It’s just true. Neil was great in Rush but VERY limited for a pro outside the band. Just the truth. Vinnie is simply a machine - none better. Exanple - in a 1 month span a few years back Vinnie cut a straight jazz album with Herbie Hancock, rock album with Sting and a metal album with Megadeath. All charted. He is the complete drummer.
@user-nv2gw1tt5o Great and correct answer, you're obviously a drummer surely! 😊🥁
@@Topjunkie-r4sWeckl is better.
First time I’ve seen Steve Gadd perform.He was Nicks McBrains ( Iron Maiden ) drum tech for decades.I had the privilege of meeting him a CJ purple of times at Maiden gigs I went to back in the day.What an exceptional drummer!
steve was never a mcbrains drum tech, perhaps niko was steve's drum tech
This is a very different Steve Gadd from the one you're talking about. Iron Maiden's Steve Gadd was mainly a road manager and passed away years ago. This Steve Gadd had nothing to do with them and is currently still alive and well. He's been a highly coveted studio and touring drummer for Paul Simon, BB King, James Taylor & Eric Clapton, among others.
These drummers have since been outlawed as being too bad ass. Nice pick Robert and you obviously have great taste for drummers. Thank you Harri and glad to know you are a percussionist. 👍👍👍
Robert - For me, this was a really enjoyable submission and performance. Great drumming by all for sure. This is immediately going into my Greatest Drumming Performances playlist where the likes of Buddy Rich, Neal Peart, Ginger Baker reside. Well done Robert and Harri!!!
It doesn't get any better than Dave, Steve and Vinnie. These are the schematic for drumming.
Right up there with Buddy Rich , Lenny White , Gary Novak , Billy Cobham , Tony Williams , Larnell Lewis , Tony Royster Jr. , Gregory Borlai ...& so many more !
Gadd= groove & feel. Colaiuta= control & power. Weckl= technician & precision.
There is an older vid of two European, unknowns by most, drummers that will match this any day. It was amazingly intense and episodic. They played with in the same piece of music playing not just their personal styles but how they would interpret the music.
There's a Dennis Chambers interview where he said there's a video somewhere where all six of them where trading solos during soundcheck of the Buddy Rich Memorial Tribute.. Oh to have a tape of that!! hehehe
Notice, all 3 are using the Traditional Grip........
Golden Earrings "Radar Love" has a Remember Forever drum solo at min 6 in a longer video.
Enjoy friends.
The organizer of this event should be arrested as it is criminal to have so much talent on stage at once
Heard he was drummed out of town.😁
For thunderous drumming, check out JERRY MERCER FROM APRIL WINE, playing I Like To Rock live from Hammersmith Odeon 1981😊😊😊
Steve Gadd is the drummer on most of the Aja album.
Two songs
The most unreal drummer I’ve run across is El Estepario Siberiano. What he does seems other than human
😊😊😊
Frank Zappa mentions Vinnie in the song, Catholic Girls. They're learning to blow
All the Catholic Boys!
Warren Cuccurullo
Catholic Boys!
Kinda young, kinda WOW!
Catholic Boys!
Vinnie Colaiuta . . .
Where are they now?
Oh , almost forgot Virgil Donati ...
Gergo Borlai (correction!) .
I think what I love best is the use of dynamics. I hate buying remastered music because they remove all the dynamics and the music loses its soul.
Comparison is the thief of joy.
Couldn't have said it any better
@@theboehmshowroom2666but you should try anyhow
I’m using that. Well said.
Check out Buddy Rich.
Gadd and Weckl are great.. but Vinnie is inhuman.
there are much better video quality versions of this on the net.