I caught John McLaughlin and 4th Dimension: Marc Mondésir on drums, Gary Husband on drums/keys and Étienne M’Bappe on bass (how can he play with gloves?!?). Excellent show! But THE question is: How can a guy play keys AND drums at this level. It's not like Gary is a great drummer who happens to pla...

Hey guys, I appreciate the insight! Thanks a lot.

Rodge wrote:The Zildjian A Ping Ride are that old ?

You know what, it sounds like a Paiste ride cymbal to me...

Hmmm. I didn't realize the Ping was an A Custom. 'Secrets' came out in '89.

I really love his sound on 54 Duncan Terrace. Nice spread.

Does anyone know what ride(s) he used on that record? Was it the A Ping with the Brilliant finish? Thanks for anyone's help.

That looks and sounds like fun. Cool idea.
Didn't Fripp start the double trio idea? Maybe they should call the band, 'Swing Crimson'.

Please indulge me this moronic question... I just happened upon an Alesis SR-16 for a steal, and now it sits in my drum room silent. Why? Because I have no idea how to use it. Can I put an 1/8th inch to 1/4 inch jack on a set of headphones and hear it? Or do I have to get an actual speaker? Anyone ...

Nice work Steve. I think I know what music I'm asking for, for Christmas. I love the hi-hat finesse around 2:42.

Nice job Randy! Rock solid as always.

Steve's not telling where he gets his best ideas. Now we know.

I don't think it's CP's time. I think the music demands a lot of precision and there are spots where the players just aren't locked in. No, it's definitely his time. Check out "Heat of the Moment" by Asia. Check the tempo at the beginning against the tempo near the end. Scary. No wonder m...