Monkees Valleri

[ahitler1000]

wish you lived in Roswell New Mexico , I could sure use a drummer of your skill in my doo wop band , . . . .march3rd 2011

[Billykid514]

@ahitler1000 love NM thanks

[ahitler1000]

@Billykid514 where you located?

[Billykid514]

@ahitler1000 NY

[ahitler1000]

@Billykid514 got a sister living on lake Cayuga , near Ithaca where shes a computer tech at the college , she, s a musician too, . . .

[Billykid514]

@ahitler1000 that's a nice area a ways from NYC

[MrCgon3188]

Excellent mate.

[Billykid514]

@MrCgon3188 Thanks Cheers!

[JuanitaM8008]

Good job. Nice to hear. J. Merrill

[Billykid514]

@JuanitaM8008 Thanks Juanita I appreciate it!

[SenorZorrozzz]

This guys a really good drummer. It's hard to play drums to a record! You play louder than the audio!

[Billykid514]

@SenorZorrozzz thanks Senor!

[huskyjerk]

Better than Dolenz could ever do, for sure! Really enjoyed it !!

[Billykid514]

@huskyjerk big compliment thanks!

[betabloca]

Well done,you have good rythm.

[Billykid514]

@betabloca thank you I appreciate it!

[TheIrrefutableOne]

perfect timing............ great job !!!

[Billykid514]

@TheIrrefutableOne thanks fute I appreciate the comment!

[jellymon51]

Excellent drum work. I'm SO imoressed!

[Billykid514]

@jellymon51 Thanks jelly!

[ahitler1000]

sure could use you here in Roswell in my 60-s band " the HotRodS, " . . . . very good , great is the word, . . .

[Billykid514]

@ahitler1000 Thanks i appreciate it

[boojwahz]

cool man

[Billykid514]

@boojwahz THANKS!

[jonnymountford]

KNOB!!

[rightgirlhere]

That's really excellent. You did a great job! 

[tracyblogger]

Not as easy as it looks! Gold Star!

[Billykid514]

@tracyblogger thanks tracy!

[Odi449]

@Billykid514 well done, im officially impressed

[fairfax1960]

WOW-great job!!!

[Billykid514]

@fairfax1960 Thanks fair!

[kanataman10]

Wow...great job

[Billykid514]

@kanataman10 thanks appreciate it!

[deschner]

Looking forward to other fun songs with drums!-----(Martin)

[Billykid514]

@deschner Thanks Martin!

[elefantmem]

Dude! You rock, big time. So enjoyed your video. Thanks for sharing.

[Billykid514]

@elefantmem thanks ele I appreciate it!

[deschner]

Billy the Kid--You remind me of John Mellencamp's drummer---he's good, too!

[Billykid514]

@deschner thanks that's a huge compliment! Kenny Aronoff

[Noggins51]

Great stuff. I'm off to practise it now thanks.

[Billykid514]

@Noggins51 thanks

[thedragonwiz]

Loved the drums addition. Dude, you rock.

[Billykid514]

@thedragonwiz thanks dragon I appreciate it!

[TAXMAN5126]

GOOD DRUMMER

[Billykid514]

@TAXMAN5126 thanks tax

[deschner]

drums are a nice addition.

[Billykid514]

@deschner thanks

[jakerandall123]

Great stick work. Great sound.

[Billykid514]

@jakerandall123 thanks jake

[MrAndibe]

Wow! The closest if seen to Ringo ever! And I am a die-hard Beatles fan......... Great Job!

[karlwho1]

ok, commented once 8 months ago and i'm gonna do it again. Still frickin' awesome. Great song and I love your old school drumming. Thanks again for posting!

[aimeemannfan2010]

Sorry, it should have been "you're".

[aimeemannfan2010]

Wow! Nicely done. Your a human metronome!

[aniolku25]

If I had 3 thumbs or more, I'd stick them all up :)

[stickypants001]

great!!!!

[ahstc1973]

2 thumbs up !

[Billykid514]

@ahstc1973 thanks ahstc!

[Treaty4]

You are rockin' those drumbs!

[Billykid514]

@Treaty4 thanks!

[ivevu]

Nice job dude

[Billykid514]

@ivevu thanks I appreciate it!

[mepartydj007]

Impressive- cudo's ~doc

[Billykid514]

@mepartydj007 thanks I appeciate it

[Billykid514]

@mepartydj007 thanks!

[RitzyTrailer]

Wow! Impressive! I wish I could play the skins like that !

[Billykid514]

@RitzyTrailer Thanks Ritzy!

[crankie72]

Fantastic work. But why Valleri?

[Billykid514]

@crankie72 check my page I play several Monkees tunes

[dbigtex56]

You nailed it. The hours of effort you put in practicing the drums has paid off.

[Billykid514]

@dbigtex56 Thanks Tex I appreciate the comments!

[MeAtLarge]

Cool!

[Billykid514]

@MeAtLarge thanks!

[CatsEyes1717]

Yay!

[Billykid514]

@CatsEyes1717 thanks

[thumpicker]

I clicked over and thought oh man a guy playing drums on you tube. I was mesmerized. Had to watch it again!

[Billykid514]

@thumpicker Thanks thum appreciate it!

[hubbaman9885]

Nicely done, thanks for sharing your talent with us dude.

[Billykid514]

@hubbaman9885 Thanks hubba appreciate the comment!

[doobrah]

Wow -- this is terrific. Really enjoyed it. Gotta watch it again now!

[Billykid514]

@doobrah Thanks I doobrah I appreciate it!

[erwinruys]

wow great job.

[Billykid514]

@erwinruys thanks for comment!

[thelinos]

Very good!! I wanna play the drums like you!

[Billykid514]

@thelinos thanks linos I appreciate it

[bo24decker]

Way to play! Always wanted to be a Drummer...watching this video, I am!

[Billykid514]

@bo24decker thanks bo drums are the essence of my being go ahead and pick up the sticks

[bo24decker]

Way to play! Always wanted to play the Drums...watching you, I do!

[Billykid514]

Thanks Karen!

[KarenEng]

Awesome drumming! And a very cool song! ;)

[Billykid514]

thanks for the comments!

[Grafietstift]

Sometimes you're a bit off, but I still do like it! Good job :)

[scotsmen3913]

One of my favorite Monkees tunes. Nicely done. Fun to watch.

[Billykid514]

@scotsmen3913 Appreciate it scotsmen!

[kilroe3]

He's good and keeps up to the beat

[Billykid514]

@kilroe3 thanks kilroe!

[zephrah]

This is so my fav!!

[Billykid514]

@zephrah thanks Zephrah!

[zuperbal]

Nice - Like the energy -don't reallt care about the slip ups.. Using real drums too!

Rock!!!

[Billykid514]

@zuperbal thanks zuper I appreciate the comments!

[LTF6161]

Between 38 and 45 you know you fall behind one roll and miss another one. Still, I couldn't have done it. Nice job over all.

[Billykid514]

@LTF6161 yeah I know I am off, I winged it but thanks!

[meandemjay]

i'm hearing rolling frm the record that i didn't see you do during the chorus....but u were great :)

[Billykid514]

@meandemjay yeah I missed a couple fills but thanks

[sarniarocks]

Right ON! What brand kit do you use?

[Billykid514]

@sarniarocks thanks! DW DRUMS Zildjian cymbals

[Billykid514]

@Hippie1944 Thanks Hippie I appreciate it!

[zephrah]

Nice drum cover dude. I luv it. Luv the Monkees too.

[Billykid514]

@zephrah Thanks I appreciate the comments

[blackwarlock17]

DO YOU PLAY WITH A BAND??????

[Billykid514]

@blackwarlock17 not presently I have been in several bands over the years and have my band videos on youtube thanks!

[Billykid514]

@mikepiazza Thanks bro I appreciate it!

[freddyoruro]

exelente trabajo

[Billykid514]

@freddyoruro gracias amigo

[Billykid514]

@freddyoruro gracias amigo

[freddyoruro]

exelente trabajo

[mrsjbigos]

Still one of my faves!

Peace!

[Billykid514]

as always thanks!

[melindap1011]

Fantastic - you would have been a great addition to the Monkees way back then.

[Billykid514]

Thanks if only I could have been the Monkees drummer!

[manzi123123]

Well done . . . really enjoyed it.

Check out the video of "Try Too Hard" by the DC Five . . . someone did exactly what you did by adding their own drum track.

Rob

[MsTWOSPIRIT]

Not bad... did your way huh!?

[Billykid514]

@MsTWOSPIRIT

Thanks the only way I know!

[thebardman]

Awesome. Great job.

[Billykid514]

@thebardman

[Billykid514]

@thebardman

thanks bardman

[Billykid514]

Thanks Baku I appreciate the comments, Rock on!

[MrMike3865]

Really good job! Your drums sound good and the fills on the toms are really tight. I say awesome and 5 starz!

[Billykid514]

Thanks Mike I really appreciate the comments, made my day Peace!

[luv2aptnz]

WOW!!! Excellent job.

[Billykid514]

Thanks I appreciate the comment!

[anakina1]

Very fun to watch. Nice job, and I got to hear a Monkees tune. Was always a fan of the drummer. Not Dolenze, just the drummer in any band. Gave you five.

[Billykid514]

Thanks Hal Blaine was the drummer on most early Monkees hits

[chargen]

YES! 5++

[Billykid514]

Thanks Chargen!

[jeditwinz]

Wow. Subscribed

[Billykid514]

Thanks Jedi

[songwriter77]

Rock on, very good, great bass drum work

[Billykid514]

thanks for the comments!

[ecb2]

My fav Monkees song. You rock on drums

dude.

[Billykid514]

thanks ec

[f7ipper]

First thought - crap, not the Monkees. Then, hey, this guy can play. By the end of the clip I am grinning like the Cheshire Cat. Bravo.

[Billykid514]

Great comment thanks F7 I appreciate it!

[lostinmn68]

I can't thank u enuff awsome dude

[Billykid514]

Thanks Lost I appreciate the comment, have a great 2010!

[StrictlyMystic]

Wow - how cool are you!!! Sounds fantastic.

[Billykid514]

Thanks strict I appreciate the comments!

[teeembeee]

You Rock!

[Billykid514]

THANKS T!

[musicsforevahlovah]

that, my friend....is genius....you did awesome! I love it! The Monkees would be proud!

Rock on, brother!

[Billykid514]

I really appreciate the great comments! Check out the rest of my page.

Peace!

[Montaramusic]

Pretty damn cool. .. .Great job.

[Billykid514]

thanks

[shrinkingman66]

007 can also play drums!

[driski90]

Awesome. Their songs are great. You added another cool sound to this one.

[cincishaman]

Pretty damn cool!!!!

[Billykid514]

Thanks cinci appreciate the comments!

[karsliv1]

Great job!

[Billykid514]

Thanks kars I appreciate it!

[jehouse]

This is so cute!

[Billykid514]

Thanks

[kaptinpsycho]

From one drummer to another, great cover man!!

[Billykid514]

thanks I appreciate it keep rockin!

[lalovelylinda]

Brilliant drum work, to one of my favorite Monkees songs!

[Billykid514]

thanks

[fairfax1960]

Now that was smokin'!!!

[Billykid514]

thanks fair

[soxboywoz93]

That was good!!!!

[Billykid514]

thx sox

[katie7714]

Happy New Year, Billykid!

[Billykid514]

u 2 katie

[mrsjbigos]

Just added you to my new playlist. Your great. Have a happy new year!

[Billykid514]

Thanks I appreciate it same to you!

[mssusan1961]

Yeah itz just a basic ibanez sound gear 4 string, I chose it because it fit my budget also it looked ok! Only been playing for a few months but the background in piano got me kick started ok. I always thought 'valleri' was a cool song, like so many of that era, i like playing that kind of stuff. Merry christmas and happy new year from down under.... susan

[Billykid514]

Cool, same to you Susan from NYC!

[mssusan1961]

awesome bit of drumming. Im a bass player so always like to lock in with a good drummer. well done.

[Billykid514]

cool I own a Fender Jazz myself what do u play?

[kringles4]

outstanding! fresh new take on a classic.

Joe.

[Billykid514]

Thanks Joe I appreciate it!

[siguepow]

top notch drummer!!

[Billykid514]

thanks I appreciate it

[Hardcor3]

Great job, boss. You kept the drum trick right on time!

[socrnerd14]

my name is valerie so this one of the 10 songs people would sing to me all the time lol

ur drums just make it sound so much more amazing

[mjjnj5fan29]

This is the song that my mom was listening to when I was born so I ended up being named Valerie

[karlwho1]

found this by accident, but don't regret it. Very cool and impressive!