sjj123 wrote:Chris is so powerful and wicked but he doesnt do it for me

IMHO Chris grooves harder than any of the other guys you mentioned.

Woah, here's Chad playing with Dark Star Orchestra, a Grateful Dead tribute...gotta find this recording. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3ZncB6Qttg Classic Wackerman. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNvGVYj0vWE I knew Chad was a flexible player,but this Dead tribute stuff is once again a testament t...

According to his FB page Chad has been getting over some deep family stuff. I wish him the best!



It would be nice to hear Chester Thompson play some jazz again.
I really dig the Weather Report stuff he did.

Disappearing Drummers.

Aynsley Dunbar
Zoro
Mike Shrieve
and
Chester Thompson

What happened to these guys?

Schmoozing has alot to do with success in the music industry. Kissing butt is one of the major ways an undeserving player can get work. I see it happen all the time. It's sickening.

HI PATRICK, I REALLY WASN'T UP0 [THERE]. I WAS STAGE LEVEL, MEZZANINE, VERY CLOSE TO THE PLAYERS. PURPOSELY BOUGHT THAT SEAT FOR GOOD OPTICS SEEING VINNIE....GUESS WHAT?? JAMES'S RIG BLOCKED DRUMS.....BUT, I COULD SEE VINNIE'S FACE THE WHOLE TIME AND SOME LEFT HAND WORK. I KNOW WHAT YOU MEAN....NOT...

Ray. How was the sound up there where you were sitting? I was pretty far back in the orchestra pit and the sound was horrible. No ghost notes or sublties. The bass was muddy and the drums sounded like they were mixed for a rock show. None of Vinnie's ghost notes or finesse were present from where I ...

I have an old computer so the lag was real bad. I still sat through it and enjoyed the performance thoroughly. It was worth the money spent . I will be there when they release the next episode. I hope the pirates and fools dont "steal" this video and repost for free. If I see any illegal p...

Peter.
I read your posts on Mr.Boomer's website. I'm so happy that everything worked out.
It was inspiring to read your accounts of the events surrounding your life for the past year and how you dealt with it all.
I wish you an ongoing recovery and the best of times.

Patrick

Shannon is SO killin' it!! I'm a big fan of how Simon took Toto and put his trademark stuff into the old songs, but this just hits home! I'm actually liking it better than with KC, who is a monster drummer, but this is a perfect fit. I'm certainly not the one trolling here.............................