Mr. Kunkel, There is a live recording of "Running on Empty" in which you play such a mind-boggling drum part that it should be THE definition of musicality expressed via a modern drum set. I wish I knew which version of the song Iistened to as there are (I believe) several with you on drums playing live.
Anyways, I have played drums for 40 years, and have heard hundreds (thousands?) of drummers, but I have never heard anything so perfect and musical as the recording I reference above.
I got this video lesson and found it to be really informative. The trick with Russ, Keltner, Jim Gordon, andy newmark=they all lay down simple grooves, almost meditative soul and yet when deconstructed it's the FEEL that it lends to each song/artist. This guy and this type of work is a lost art, gone forever. Russ is killer!!
Russell- I am 48 now. My sig-other bought me a drum set for Christmas. He is a brave man. I will die a happy man after I can adequately play the drum intro of both HOW DO I MAKE YOU and GET CLOSER. Thanks, man, you made my life brighter!
I can't find the full length of this on ivideosongs....and I can't find Itunestv, only tv shows - any clues?
heatherdaydream 3 months ago
Mr. Kunkel, There is a live recording of "Running on Empty" in which you play such a mind-boggling drum part that it should be THE definition of musicality expressed via a modern drum set. I wish I knew which version of the song Iistened to as there are (I believe) several with you on drums playing live.
Anyways, I have played drums for 40 years, and have heard hundreds (thousands?) of drummers, but I have never heard anything so perfect and musical as the recording I reference above.
ForensicProctologist 6 months ago
I got this video lesson and found it to be really informative. The trick with Russ, Keltner, Jim Gordon, andy newmark=they all lay down simple grooves, almost meditative soul and yet when deconstructed it's the FEEL that it lends to each song/artist. This guy and this type of work is a lost art, gone forever. Russ is killer!!
1shnookste 1 year ago 3
@1shnookste You said everything I was going to say! I loved that video lesson. Great tips!
GlitchHalo 1 year ago
My uncle used to sell this guy cocaine.
vicprobey 2 years ago 13
@vicprobey seriously? If your serious tell us more.
1shnookste 1 year ago
@vicprobey
Idiot! Why are you so mean-spirited?
patdevitto 1 year ago
i got to meet this muther fucker, hes a really really nice guy, real cool cat
dallyson 2 years ago
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Lifesucksdie123 2 years ago
Russ Kunkel is the king of "Vocal friendly" drums
Check him out on Karla Bonoffs Restless Nights album.
And the Crowning glory of Walk Away & Dream on Wild heart of the young
Best wishes Donovan
11nozertifikat56 2 years ago
Russ is the man... He did play with everyone especially with the EMPEROR OF ROCK = WINWOOD...
seydisehir1 2 years ago
L. A. rock's defining drummer.
andyinoregon 3 years ago
Russ is so smooth and always in control - aand a great teacher too!
davidnat440 3 years ago
Just finished Girls Like Us and had to see Carly's man.
58raz 3 years ago
Thanks once again for the positive comments.
iVideosongs 3 years ago
Russell- I am 48 now. My sig-other bought me a drum set for Christmas. He is a brave man. I will die a happy man after I can adequately play the drum intro of both HOW DO I MAKE YOU and GET CLOSER. Thanks, man, you made my life brighter!
patdevitto 1 year ago
Cool Russ. I like your style.
maxiwayward 3 years ago