Yes sir. Drumming gave me tinnitus, tendonitis, carpal tunnel and ulnar nerve surgeries on both hands and elbows. I’m 64 now and have arthritis in every joint. Fair statement that drumming is a full contact sport. Be careful friends and stay healthy. And great job George.
Same, add to that almost 15,000 hours of jet helicopter in flight noise, 11 motorcycles and 3 decades of drums. I sleep with hand braces on. 67 years old. But I’d do it again….
Hold the stick between the thumb & middle finger not the index finger. Dave Weckl said his career was saved cause he switched to this. More natural bounce with this grip. I got rid of tension in the hand when I switched. I still use the old way for a couple of things but not much.
71 here drumming 50+ yrs. Arthritis hands , knees etc.. Still drumming w/ bands It’s some of the best therapy. Crossovers are like mini double punches, like ghost boxing, particularly on the cymbals. George does very well. All four limbs are in motion because of the 5th limb, the head. Tweaking the brain with such rapidity is better than two Xtra Large coffees . Or whatever lifts your skirt.
George you are inspiration! John Henry Bohnam would be Proud of You! Especially, Playing those Made in America Ludwig Amber Vistalite John Bohnam Drum Kit that The Big Bass Drum!
I've always said that Bonham's sound and touch are the most evasive to recreate. I've never heard anyone come close. I can honestly say this isn't close. This is right on top of. More than anything I'm in awe.
George, I had no idea you were struggling with tinnitus and tendonitis. This video is great and helpful for us drummers. You are resilient, thank you for being vulnerable and giving us tips on how to improve drummers' health. Power and love to you!
@@BONHAMOLOGYhey George I'm curious are your bottom heads tighter or lower than the top? Or do you mix n match? Currently I've found I have 1 of 3 toms where the bottom head is lower. It just seems to work
Sorry guys, my english is bad, I think in portuguese, and I wrote in portuguese. I have Tourette syndrome, and I want to make a video playing drums, but wen I play in front of the camera is so dificult! Im working on this, ans I hope to show my talent for you! By the way, great job George, I love your amazing job! God bless you!
Freezing in admiration. There are no words. The beat that makes the music complete. Incredible. This is a professional and, most importantly, free lesson for all those who are interested in Rhythm areas. Let's donate for this wonderful work. Thank you, George
I'm blown away AGAIN! It's like i'm watching what Bonham would have put out if he was still alive or I have unlocked hidden solo's.. Amazing, thank you!
In 1981 I auditioned for a band & they asked me who's the greatest rock drummer & I said John Bonham. A girlfriend of the leader of the band said "No, Neil Peart is the greatest rock drummer!". I didn't get the job! THANK GOD! ✌️😁👍
George, I use Bose Q35 II headphones while playing drums. It has noise cancellation & I know it doesn’t help because it just releases other noise to drown out what’s actually going on outside the headphones, but even when the noise cancelation is off it is not too loud. I want your opinion on if those are good for long term. I play a couple times a week. I have gun range over ears but it kind of hurts my head. What is your opinion on that? Do you think the Bose Q35 II is sufficient to avoid hearing damage?
I always used protection during rehearsals. It's all the concerts I've been to where I would stand by the PA without earplugs that gave me constant ringing.
George I’m so glad you mention those semi yet very irritating health problems because every time Iv shown or sent one of you videos to someone over the years I always mention when John Bonham was playing this solo or live show he was in his early to mid twenties George is not I’v always taken that into consideration over the last 10 years of all your videos. This is the best drumming exhibition Iv ever seen.
Resistance bands helped me loosen up my issue with tendonitis. I know this is a just TH-cam comment, but I highly recommend getting the ones with handles and putting it around a doorknob and figuring out all the basic exercises it can simulate. Bench press, arm curls etc. can be a great stretch. PT often will utilize them. Swimming as well. Heard you throw in that Roy Haynes stuff on the rim. slick!
Been a professional touring and recording drummer for 30 years and my unsolicited advice is 1) wear hearing protection every single time you play (unless you’re on a pad). In my rehearsal room I love the Vic firth cans and on stage I use molded in-ear monitors. Yes they are expensive but if touring is your job it’ll save your life. 2) learn to enjoy warming up as part of practice and as part of your backstage pre-show routine 3) learn to enjoy working out, both a bit of cardio and a bit of resistance training. Good luck out there drummers and thanks for the content George you sound great
Most impressive! I admire your talent and the amount of work and passion you must have put in to be at that level! Do you ever struggle with wondering if you're bothering the neighbours in the house next door? I don't have adequate sound proofing. I'm down the basement but I alwys feel like I might be bothering someone. I never play too late or too early though. Thanks!
Buy an E-bike, you'll have ALOT of fun while getting exercise. You can also use it for light errands and potentially save some gas money ;-) - Thank you for sharing!
Starting out with the live outro of Dazed and Confused from TSRTS - that section of that version doesn't get talk about enough --- it's totally killer -- on the drums, bass and the guitar soloing is out of this world. Unique for sure... sorry about tinnitus, George.😊
George, excellent and inspiring playing, you are amazing! I am 69, playing since 5th grade. I so much appreciate you, your comments and insights as well as all of your followers. Your playing is over the top!
I wish the engines of my vehicles sounded like that (not that I complain about them:) ). You mentioned two of the most common musician's health issues. Being a care taker and a non professional is the only reason I haven't got that much of tinnitus (yet) but I "married" tendonitis an age ago (on my left hand from guitar) and I have to pay a lot of attention to keep it away over the last many years, most of the times successfully with a few exceptions though. Ian Paice described his partial loss of hearing by saying "but that's just a very small price to to pay for what I have experienced doing this". Superb playing once again George, no visible or audible signs of tendonitis, if nothing else :)
Hi George, i have a Ludwig Supraphonic from 2023 with Ambassador Coated on Batterside . Resoside Remo Hazy Ambassador Coated with 1.6 mm Hoops. Reso 380 HZ and 256 on Batterside. Is this okay???
All I can say is that such a cool, effortless, shake your money maker groove. Terry from Bonzoleum, yourself and Brian Tichy have the best interpretations of Bonham’s style, along with his son Jason. Two thumbs up👍👍 Cheers from Fiji👊🤙🤘😎🇫🇯
I’m sure it’s covered in one of your other videos but I’d love to see a lesson on some of the more complex parts. Like 8:15ish (can’t figure out what you’re doing with your left hand) and 9:45ish. I can play the basic engine but can’t get too complex with it.
George, that was so incredible Im shocked! I love the snare drum action, it's so awesome. Im sure you have heard the song " watcha gonna do" by Pablo Cruz ? The drumming is spectacular and not something many drummers talk about. I think that song is right up your alley. I would love to see you do that for us.
@@BONHAMOLOGY You would love it. When you hear it, you will probably recognize it. The drumming is very cool and has a very cool groove with some great feel. It's also a great song that brings back fond memories. I thought of it when you did that Rockford Files tune.
Sto seguendo i tuoi video e devo farti i complimenti. Aldilà della bellezza del SOLO , bisogna sottolineare il SUONO . Amo come riesci a far suonare quella LUDWIG....io non ho mai suonato una VISTALITE ,ma penso che non sia facile da accordare? O mi sbaglio ? Ad ogni modo ,ho molto da imparare dai tuoi video.un saluto dall' ITALIA. Che il martello degli DEI continui a Battere.😊
Hello George, I often think about the many pioneers in drumming that passed at young age and wonder what influence would they have upon the music today. I regard those past and present artists that have had an impact upon drumming as your peers. Although, I as a drummer cannot do what you do, I appreciate beyond words how a piece like this has the ability to bring us in and carry us along. This happening as you are developing the piece. Yes I hear Art Blakey. I hear Elvin. I hear Tony. I feel groove and time. Purdie has the same ability to play musically for 30 minutes, and the rhythms are methodical and soothing. Thank you for your influence and impact upon drumming.
Will you join my band? 😆😆😆 You're the drummer we've always been looking for!!! Seriously though man, that was F'n AMAZING! Spot on...technique, tone, dynamics, patterns...really well and truly impressed. Keep it up! And I'll keep yelling at MY drummer until he understands that drums are there to be hit....HARD....not his little tappy tap taperoo 😏
As a kid watching Moby Dick on the movie, I always thought the triplets and Quads were the best part, even though I knew all the in between parts your doing here are really the meat and potatoes of Bonham's brilliance really is! I was just like,"How the Hell and what the hell is he doing?" But now as an adult I know what he is doing and I can do a lot of it, but you have it down Bro!!! Your amazing, I don't get bored for a second watching you!!! Thank you!!!!!
@user gd you insulted Robert Plant on a you tube video from 2023 you said he should retire and stop living off of his Zeppelin days, you are an absolute moron and know nothing about music or life. Sorry George but I just can’t let it go
As usual ALLLLLLL of us fellow drummers appreciate your talents and AND LESSONS that you share with us!!! ALLLL for FREE!!! SORRY ABOUT YOUR health YOU ARE A LEGEND AND INSPIRATION TO YOUR FANS!!! THANKS 😊BROTHER 🥁 DRUMMER!!!
Brother sorry for the health issues but my friend i need to say that you entire video is packed full of amazing drum shops in Dynamics and groove and if you are obviously trying to you know kind of give it a Bonzo spin brother you have nailed it and I mean nailed it well and the tone and tuning of your kit is great.
Thank you for posting this. I have had numerous cervical and lumbar surgeries in the past 1.5 years and still have neuropathy in both arms and legs. I want to get back to playing, and this workout is now one I plan to use! Great post!!
All I can say is absolutely amazing.I've been a bonzo fan for forty years And there ain't no one that can touch you. Absolutely amazing thank you so much.
I hear you George (no pun intended)! I’ve lost most of my hearing in my right ear because I always set my amp up to my drummer’s left like Pagey. I’d be down on my knee twiddling with my pedals at soundcheck and *crack* he’s whaling on that snare! F**ked me up for life. Glad you’re addressing the issue.
Brilliant- such a brilliant demonstration of fabulous Bonham / Terry work out. You seem so relaxed as you do it. The build up and fluency is fantastic. Agree absolutely with your health comments. Sorry to hear you have tinnitus and some tendinitis. I too have tinnitus from playing without protection when younger and also through working in steel and paper mills. Also have some arthritis in the base of my left thumb meaning I have to change grips during a gig. Walking and weight absolutely. I’m retired from my day job and walk our border collies up the of back lanes some of which are steep ! - it’s very hilly here. It’s not just playing - it’s carrying the gear and setting up too ! Thanks again George - a brilliant video !!! 🥁👍🏼🥁
The drums sound perfect to me. I’m always super picky about getting my rack tom right where I want it. Between the room, mics, tuning, and your technique and feel - you nailed it!🤘
I'm in my mid 50s, and suspect tinnitus and "golfer's elbow" (all that repetitive hitting a tightly tuned snare batter!) are quite common ailments among us drummers. Since the early 2000s I've dutifully worn a set of gun muffs whenever I practice, but the decade prior I'd played in several different heavy metal bar bands, and never wore hearing protection. I do get the very occasional flare up, but would cite elbow/shoulder/upper back issues as being something I more so contend with. I worked with a reliable chiro/therapist back around the holidays for it - hadn't been in to see him in close to 20 yrs - and knock on wood, haven't had a reoccurrence since, or at least one that kept me away from playing daily. Thanks for the video!
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One of the truest interpretations a Bonham's drumming I have heard
Thank you
Here here🙂
Yes, indeed.
Yes sir. Drumming gave me tinnitus, tendonitis, carpal tunnel and ulnar nerve surgeries on both hands and elbows. I’m 64 now and have arthritis in every joint. Fair statement that drumming is a full contact sport. Be careful friends and stay healthy. And great job George.
Same, add to that almost 15,000 hours of jet helicopter in flight noise, 11 motorcycles and 3 decades of drums. I sleep with hand braces on. 67 years old. But I’d do it again….
Cheers, 🙏🏻
Hold the stick between the thumb & middle finger not the index finger. Dave Weckl said his career was saved cause he switched to this. More natural bounce with this grip. I got rid of tension in the hand when I switched. I still use the old way for a couple of things but not much.
@@Bill-vy3fx thanks, I'll try this
71 here drumming 50+ yrs. Arthritis hands , knees etc.. Still drumming w/ bands It’s some of the best therapy. Crossovers are like mini double punches, like ghost boxing, particularly on the cymbals. George does very well. All four limbs are in motion because of the 5th limb, the head. Tweaking the brain with such rapidity is better than two Xtra Large coffees . Or whatever lifts your skirt.
THE BEST interpretation of Bonham on the planet. Hands down. Full stop. I really enjoyed this - thank you!
George you are inspiration! John Henry Bohnam would be Proud of You! Especially, Playing those Made in America Ludwig Amber Vistalite John Bohnam Drum Kit that The Big Bass Drum!
I've always said that Bonham's sound and touch are the most evasive to recreate. I've never heard anyone come close. I can honestly say this isn't close. This is right on top of. More than anything I'm in awe.
Right. People commonly talk about his power but it really about dynamics, endurance and pulling sounds out of the drum kit.
One of the few drummers I can stand to listen do an extended solo, straight up fire George! 🔥
Thanks!
George, I had no idea you were struggling with tinnitus and tendonitis. This video is great and helpful for us drummers. You are resilient, thank you for being vulnerable and giving us tips on how to improve drummers' health. Power and love to you!
Thanks, Adrian! 🙏🏼
@@BONHAMOLOGYhey George I'm curious are your bottom heads tighter or lower than the top? Or do you mix n match? Currently I've found I have 1 of 3 toms where the bottom head is lower. It just seems to work
@@NintenDub Yes, the bottom heads are tighter than the batter side.
1 step
Sorry guys, my english is bad, I think in portuguese, and I wrote in portuguese. I have Tourette syndrome, and I want to make a video playing drums, but wen I play in front of the camera is so dificult! Im working on this, ans I hope to show my talent for you! By the way, great job George, I love your amazing job! God bless you!
Thanks
Georg, Mega Drumming. Wonderfull. Greetings from Germany
Best Video on Earth.
I’ve never heard a closer approximation of Bonzo’s sound. Amazing!
Love those drums George, they sound superb. (with you playing).
Freezing in admiration. There are no words.
The beat that makes the music complete. Incredible.
This is a professional and, most importantly, free lesson for all those who are interested in Rhythm areas.
Let's donate for this wonderful work.
Thank you, George
Thanks so much!
Your technique is more accurate than Bonzo's. Great job !
I'm blown away AGAIN! It's like i'm watching what Bonham would have put out if he was still alive or I have unlocked hidden solo's.. Amazing, thank you!
Doesn't get better than that. A masterclass in sound, technique and musicality. Job extremely well done.
Thank you
In 1981 I auditioned for a band & they asked me who's the greatest rock drummer & I said John Bonham.
A girlfriend of the leader of the band said
"No, Neil Peart is the greatest rock drummer!".
I didn't get the job! THANK GOD! ✌️😁👍
In 40 yrs I've never heard a such a Bonham-esque sound from another dude.
Very impressive
🙏🏼
I hope you and Terry stay healthy. You guys do more for people than you know. Trust me. 🙏
Thank you!
This is the greatest thing I've ever heard in my life.
Also, George are you Utilizing a Ludwig Speed King or Ghoast Kick Pedal? What type of Kick Pedal do you Use and John Bohnam Used in the Day?
Please George, make a Snare Tuning Video. Batter Reso and Wires tenchen. Greetings from Germany
I've found that stretching before practice and gigs really helps.
Yes, most definitely, I often forget to do it but that's essential
You are awesome!!! That’s my kind of working a groove!!!!
Fantastic,everyone should just start Drumming, great exersice sounds fantastic.Drumming for peace.
George, I use Bose Q35 II headphones while playing drums. It has noise cancellation & I know it doesn’t help because it just releases other noise to drown out what’s actually going on outside the headphones, but even when the noise cancelation is off it is not too loud. I want your opinion on if those are good for long term. I play a couple times a week. I have gun range over ears but it kind of hurts my head. What is your opinion on that? Do you think the Bose Q35 II is sufficient to avoid hearing damage?
I'm not sure. Wish I had more knowledge on that
Awesome!!!
Now that you're warmed up
Lets see whatcha got!!
Great sound and articulation !
I always used protection during rehearsals. It's all the concerts I've been to where I would stand by the PA without earplugs that gave me constant ringing.
This was inspiring! That kit sounds so good, and the way you developed the ideas was awesome
Thanks !
THIS GETS ME SO PUMPED UP, THANK YOU
Great sound and technique, but it was the stick flips that did it for me". Thank you
Ha, I regretted holding the sticks backwards so I flipped them!
@@BONHAMOLOGY "Par Excellence" George. Thanks for the treat".
Enough study material there to keep me busy for YEARS! Fantastic, thank you George!
George I’m so glad you mention those semi yet very irritating health problems because every time Iv shown or sent one of you videos to someone over the years I always mention when John Bonham was playing this solo or live show he was in his early to mid twenties George is not I’v always taken that into consideration over the last 10 years of all your videos. This is the best drumming exhibition Iv ever seen.
Thanks George! 🙏🏼
Best Video ever. Wonderfull
Resistance bands helped me loosen up my issue with tendonitis. I know this is a just TH-cam comment, but I highly recommend getting the ones with handles and putting it around a doorknob and figuring out all the basic exercises it can simulate. Bench press, arm curls etc. can be a great stretch. PT often will utilize them. Swimming as well. Heard you throw in that Roy Haynes stuff on the rim. slick!
Thank you! Yeah, I'm going to look into the resistance band.
That kit sounds so good....
Been a professional touring and recording drummer for 30 years and my unsolicited advice is
1) wear hearing protection every single time you play (unless you’re on a pad). In my rehearsal room I love the Vic firth cans and on stage I use molded in-ear monitors. Yes they are expensive but if touring is your job it’ll save your life.
2) learn to enjoy warming up as part of practice and as part of your backstage pre-show routine
3) learn to enjoy working out, both a bit of cardio and a bit of resistance training.
Good luck out there drummers and thanks for the content George you sound great
George Flufas, you are a giant And by far my favorite drummer... online, or offline. Thank you for your generous advice, and lessons, and tutorials.
Most impressive! I admire your talent and the amount of work and passion you must have put in to be at that level! Do you ever struggle with wondering if you're bothering the neighbours in the house next door? I don't have adequate sound proofing. I'm down the basement but I alwys feel like I might be bothering someone. I never play too late or too early though. Thanks!
Actually I'm renting a practice space and it's kind of an old industrial building
@@BONHAMOLOGY Thanks so much for your reply!
Buy an E-bike, you'll have ALOT of fun while getting exercise. You can also use it for light errands and potentially save some gas money ;-) - Thank you for sharing!
Hey George, been hearing you for a couple years...man, you are the closest to ever sounding like Bonzo..tuning and all. I love it
Starting out with the live outro of Dazed and Confused from TSRTS - that section of that version doesn't get talk about enough --- it's totally killer -- on the drums, bass and the guitar soloing is out of this world. Unique for sure... sorry about tinnitus, George.😊
Amazing technique and the micing of your drums is fabulous!
amazing!!! Would LOVE it if you did a "how-to" video on these grooves😁🤘
I've done some tutorails on this groove, check my playlist for demos tutorials.
Awesome 🥁🥁🥁
Bobby Rondinelli !!! Awesome drummer !! When are you going to make us a video of "stone cold"? Were there "snare drags" in the beginning of that song?
George, excellent and inspiring playing, you are amazing! I am 69, playing since 5th grade. I so much appreciate you, your comments and insights as well as all of your followers. Your playing is over the top!
Thanks!
so many awesome elements covered on the drums! Tone control is amazing and so creatively done!
I wish the engines of my vehicles sounded like that (not that I complain about them:) ). You mentioned two of the most common musician's health issues. Being a care taker and a non professional is the only reason I haven't got that much of tinnitus (yet) but I "married" tendonitis an age ago (on my left hand from guitar) and I have to pay a lot of attention to keep it away over the last many years, most of the times successfully with a few exceptions though. Ian Paice described his partial loss of hearing by saying "but that's just a very small price to to pay for what I have experienced doing this". Superb playing once again George, no visible or audible signs of tendonitis, if nothing else :)
Thank you. Yeah, I believe those are the two most common afflictions associated with playing instruments.
Hi George, i have a Ludwig Supraphonic from 2023 with Ambassador Coated on Batterside . Resoside Remo Hazy Ambassador Coated with 1.6 mm Hoops. Reso 380 HZ and 256 on Batterside. Is this okay???
This is THE one stop shop bonzo channel ❤ amazing
All I can say is that such a cool, effortless, shake your money maker groove. Terry from Bonzoleum, yourself and Brian Tichy have the best interpretations of Bonham’s style, along with his son Jason. Two thumbs up👍👍 Cheers from Fiji👊🤙🤘😎🇫🇯
The call and response/snare and bass at 17:00 badeffingass.thanx.
Great job!! I loved your performance.
Yes! Love that hi hat sound - this whole sound is at the next level!
Awesome!
Great drumming!
I’m sure it’s covered in one of your other videos but I’d love to see a lesson on some of the more complex parts. Like 8:15ish (can’t figure out what you’re doing with your left hand) and 9:45ish. I can play the basic engine but can’t get too complex with it.
George, that was so incredible Im shocked! I love the snare drum action, it's so awesome. Im sure you have heard the song " watcha gonna do" by Pablo Cruz ? The drumming is spectacular and not something many drummers talk about. I think that song is right up your alley. I would love to see you do that for us.
Doesn't that have the lyric, "What you going to do when they come for you?"
I'll check it out, I'm not familiar with that tune. Thank you!
@@BONHAMOLOGY You would love it. When you hear it, you will probably recognize it. The drumming is very cool and has a very cool groove with some great feel. It's also a great song that brings back fond memories. I thought of it when you did that Rockford Files tune.
Very nice Ludwig drum sounds, including the excellent snare sound.
Man this is fantastic... Thanks for sharing.. would it be asking much to do a Tunings video.. love the tone on your Set ...
Great George! That's some workout! I'll follow with all my might until I drop! Tremendous inspiration, take care George!
Sto seguendo i tuoi video e devo farti i complimenti. Aldilà della bellezza del SOLO , bisogna sottolineare il SUONO . Amo come riesci a far suonare quella LUDWIG....io non ho mai suonato una VISTALITE ,ma penso che non sia facile da accordare? O mi sbaglio ? Ad ogni modo ,ho molto da imparare dai tuoi video.un saluto dall' ITALIA. Che il martello degli DEI continui a Battere.😊
not even half way through and I'm like that's awesome!!!!
Rimshots on the Tom’s! Hell yeah wicked cross stick! Whooo
Thank you.very inspiring❤
Hello George, I often think about the many pioneers in drumming that passed at young age and wonder what influence would they have upon the music today. I regard those past and present artists that have had an impact upon drumming as your peers. Although, I as a drummer cannot do what you do, I appreciate beyond words how a piece like this has the ability to bring us in and carry us along. This happening as you are developing the piece. Yes I hear Art Blakey. I hear Elvin. I hear Tony. I feel groove and time. Purdie has the same ability to play musically for 30 minutes, and the rhythms are methodical and soothing. Thank you for your influence and impact upon drumming.
Thank you, really appreciate it! 🙏🏻
That was superb!! I'm not a drummer, but I love the sound of John Bonham and you nailed it.
Will you join my band? 😆😆😆 You're the drummer we've always been looking for!!! Seriously though man, that was F'n AMAZING! Spot on...technique, tone, dynamics, patterns...really well and truly impressed. Keep it up! And I'll keep yelling at MY drummer until he understands that drums are there to be hit....HARD....not his little tappy tap taperoo 😏
As a kid watching Moby Dick on the movie, I always thought the triplets and Quads were the best part, even though I knew all the in between parts your doing here are really the meat and potatoes of Bonham's brilliance really is! I was just like,"How the Hell and what the hell is he doing?" But now as an adult I know what he is doing and I can do a lot of it, but you have it down Bro!!! Your amazing, I don't get bored for a second watching you!!! Thank you!!!!!
🙏🏼
@user gd you insulted Robert Plant on a you tube video from 2023 you said he should retire and stop living off of his Zeppelin days, you are an absolute moron and know nothing about music or life. Sorry George but I just can’t let it go
As usual ALLLLLLL of us fellow drummers appreciate your talents and AND LESSONS that you share with us!!! ALLLL for FREE!!! SORRY ABOUT YOUR health YOU ARE A LEGEND AND INSPIRATION TO YOUR FANS!!! THANKS 😊BROTHER 🥁 DRUMMER!!!
Brother sorry for the health issues but my friend i need to say that you entire video is packed full of amazing drum shops in Dynamics and groove and if you are obviously trying to you know kind of give it a Bonzo spin brother you have nailed it and I mean nailed it well and the tone and tuning of your kit is great.
Thank you for posting this. I have had numerous cervical and lumbar surgeries in the past 1.5 years and still have neuropathy in both arms and legs. I want to get back to playing, and this workout is now one I plan to use! Great post!!
That sounds incredible. Your kit sounds just like Bonham's and you have amazing skill. Great video!
Chops chops chops for days👏bravo sir. And yea, a great workout.
Can't wait to try this. You opened my eyes . never thought of the health of a drummer in depth. Thank you
So much going on here. Lots to learn from. Thank you!!
All I can say is absolutely amazing.I've been a bonzo fan for forty years And there ain't no one that can touch you. Absolutely amazing thank you so much.
Super inspiring! Amazing stamina/ability to relax, the mental focus required. Also very educational ( watching at 50% speed! ) thanks for doing this!
Thank you!
We Love Terry, we love George. Fantastic & inspiring George. Another great video. Thx for sharing your knowledge with us. Bonzo forever !
Appreciate that, thank you!
Been watching george since terry introduced him.He is the epitome of great drumming.
Do you also do the Bonham engine like Terry? Left hand/right foot - right hand/left foot?
Yes
Great job G! 👏👏🥁
Pure fire, this is something I really wanna be able to do :) but my 1-2 hours of drumming per week is not enough.
Quite the workout you did there, George Fludas! Do keep it up also with treating your tendonitis and tinnitus. 🙂
👍🏻🙏🏻
Very nice playing Sir and great sounding kit.
I hear you George (no pun intended)! I’ve lost most of my hearing in my right ear because I always set my amp up to my drummer’s left like Pagey. I’d be down on my knee twiddling with my pedals at soundcheck and *crack* he’s whaling on that snare! F**ked me up for life. Glad you’re addressing the issue.
Brilliant- such a brilliant demonstration of fabulous Bonham / Terry work out.
You seem so relaxed as you do it. The build up and fluency is fantastic.
Agree absolutely with your health comments.
Sorry to hear you have tinnitus and some tendinitis.
I too have tinnitus from playing without protection when younger and also through working in steel and paper mills. Also have some arthritis in the base of my left thumb meaning I have to change grips during a gig.
Walking and weight absolutely. I’m retired from my day job and walk our border collies up the of back lanes some of which are steep ! - it’s very hilly here. It’s not just playing - it’s carrying the gear and setting up too !
Thanks again George - a brilliant video !!! 🥁👍🏼🥁
Thanks so much Iori
I use sensophonics and I love them. I have tinnitus for about a year. I hope that you have found some sort of relief with your tinnitus.
George is on it, in it and with it. Jhb is smiling somewhere🥁😎
I had to get hearing aids at 51 so Protect those ears! Meloxicam helped with my left wrist and elbow. Talk to your Doctor. Thanks Professor!!!
Great playing and kit sounds absolutely incredible
Incredible, from the tuning to the technique, you have it all down.
Really dig the single pedal work
Every lick perfect!
Nice work 🎶🥁🎶
The drums sound perfect to me. I’m always super picky about getting my rack tom right where I want it. Between the room, mics, tuning, and your technique and feel - you nailed it!🤘
Thanks George, great drumming and very inspiring!
I'm in my mid 50s, and suspect tinnitus and "golfer's elbow" (all that repetitive hitting a tightly tuned snare batter!) are quite common ailments among us drummers. Since the early 2000s I've dutifully worn a set of gun muffs whenever I practice, but the decade prior I'd played in several different heavy metal bar bands, and never wore hearing protection. I do get the very occasional flare up, but would cite elbow/shoulder/upper back issues as being something I more so contend with. I worked with a reliable chiro/therapist back around the holidays for it - hadn't been in to see him in close to 20 yrs - and knock on wood, haven't had a reoccurrence since, or at least one that kept me away from playing daily. Thanks for the video!
That's great that the tendonitis issues haven't come back so much. It really is a cloud that looms, and it can be very distracting when you're playing
Best drumming Iever heard!!!
And saw🧏