There's a British band called 'It Bites' that had a hit song in the 1980s but most of their music is prog rock. I went on Sunday with a drummer friend to see one of their gigs in London. Francis Dunnery whose band it is, hired Chad to do an album and four gig dates. I shot this with my phone and it ...

Rodge wrote:Can't believe Aaron Spears's death, so young (47 years old), so sad...
May his Soul rest in Peace.

Oh man, no way. I'm shocked to hear that. Incredible talent he was. RIP.

Mangini has left the building .. I mean, the theater.



Edit: oops, never mind, just saw it was mentioned in the chatty.

Doing a lot of gigging these days and a fair amount of practising too. I've been enjoying rotating metal snares on gigs with recent acquisitions of new Yamaha Brass and Aluminium RC snares both in 14 x 6.5, and a new Ludwig 400. Love them all! But I'm really enjoying playing the diecast rim snares f...

vinoyarey wrote:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Xqvh98FOb0

This confirms Vinnie is an extraterrestrial.

I always really liked Adam Deitch's playing. Great solo here with a very cool two measures of modulation at 4:21.

Some interesting stories and insights about Buddy from one of his roadies.

I love this guy. His feel, touch and chops are impeccable. Very tasty 8 minute solo from 43.43.

Vintage Vinnie. Beast mode activated.