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by BennyAndTheSkins
Thu Aug 11, 2016 6:37 am
Forum: Drumming Chat
Topic: Steve Smith Back in Journey
Replies: 178
Views: 160451

Re: Steve Smith Back in Journey

Looking at his documentary was cool - he's such a consummate professional. I'm happy he got this opportunity to go back out with them. With the shape he's in, and how he takes care of himself, I'll bet he's playing into his 70's or 80's..... another Roy Haynes. He played a gig with George Brooks and...
by BennyAndTheSkins
Thu Aug 11, 2016 6:18 am
Forum: Drumming Chat
Topic: The Peter Erskine Thread
Replies: 53
Views: 53229

Re: The Peter Erskine Thread

His book, "No Beethoven" is a great read - talks about his time starting at Interlochen, then Stan Kenton, Maynard, Weather Report (with good Jaco and Zawinul stories), Steely Dan, Diana Krall, etc..... He's definitely one of my favorites. I have a recording of him playing Jose, with the D...
by BennyAndTheSkins
Wed Apr 27, 2016 2:12 pm
Forum: Drumming Chat
Topic: Steve Smith Back in Journey
Replies: 178
Views: 160451

Re: Steve Smith Back in Journey

langmick wrote:Brings a bit of a smile to your face.



Just watched this.... anyone notice that Steve's playing open grip on the hi-hat? Wonder if it's to keep himself engaged :-)
by BennyAndTheSkins
Fri Apr 15, 2016 12:45 pm
Forum: Drumming Chat
Topic: Steve Smith Back in Journey
Replies: 178
Views: 160451

Re: Steve Smith Back in Journey

Steve sounds great.... probably the most relaxed rock drum solo ever performed. Very cool... "Machine Gun Smith"... I love it.... he probably hasn't been called that since '86 Also noticed..... 1st night of the tour, and I noticed that Arnel had some difficulty hitting the high notes on Fa...
by BennyAndTheSkins
Thu Nov 06, 2014 12:56 pm
Forum: Drumming Chat
Topic: peter erskine videos!!!
Replies: 26
Views: 18367

Re: peter erskine videos!!!

Love it! Very cool to see Peter letting it hang out in that setting.
I had heard that Peter Graves was hugely protective of all of the Word of Mouth Band charts, however. I wonder if he still has control of the catalog....
by BennyAndTheSkins
Fri Jun 20, 2014 11:25 am
Forum: Drumming Chat
Topic: Gary Husband YouTube channel
Replies: 8
Views: 6208

Re: Gary Husband YouTube channel

Love the sound of the toms, Gary...... reminds me alot of the solo on "Un-Merry GoRound"...... I saw that tour ...... loved your playing, and loved Skuli's playing as well.......
by BennyAndTheSkins
Thu May 01, 2014 7:36 am
Forum: Drumming Chat
Topic: Carlock moves to Grestch
Replies: 296
Views: 199252

Re: Carlock moves to Grestch

Jeez, Luke's voice is rough on Rosanna.......... It feels like Keith is ahead of the beat, while Simon settles in more, especially on the intro to "Stop Loving You". Agreed with the solo..... just more of the same thing..... would have come off better over hits, in the context of the song,...
by BennyAndTheSkins
Sat Feb 22, 2014 5:16 pm
Forum: Drumming Chat
Topic: "non-drummers" to the public who can actually play well
Replies: 25
Views: 17773

Re: "non-drummers" to the public who can actually play well

GoAndPractice wrote:Sammy Davis Jr:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USxvJFfKXrE


Wow..... I didn't know Sammy could play that well...... left handed floor tom, ala Joe Jones.......

" Smooth babe ...... and I mean that..... "

:D
by BennyAndTheSkins
Fri Feb 14, 2014 9:20 am
Forum: Drumming Chat
Topic: 2 Guys in a Pizza Shop
Replies: 9
Views: 6024

Re: 2 Guys in a Pizza Shop

They actually pulled it off................the dude sounds just like David Paich
by BennyAndTheSkins
Fri Dec 13, 2013 11:50 am
Forum: Drumming Chat
Topic: Do big name guys get honest constructive feedback?
Replies: 32
Views: 18839

Re: Do big name guys get honest constructive feedback?

I see Stewart Copeland live and jam and I think, "OK...ummm, OK" but on Police records he is money...vinyl perfection for me. I think the very same thing everytime I hear him play live. I think one of his most sublime recordings is "One World" off of Ghost In The Machine...........

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