John Blackwell - Funk

[TShakazBlackRoots]

Definition of FUNKY! Damn!!!

[CruentusAuri]

The icarnation of rythm. He's my favourite

[zebonaut]

That Snare sound ALONE...f+++ me!

[fess04]

: )

[Habbipaloosa]

He really looks like 50 cent or something

[CruentusAuri]

@Habbipaloosa but he has talent :D

[otiasdsr]

wwaaooouuuu !!!!! yyeeaahh !

[Flitzman]

how does he flip his sticks?

[rimgabob]

he has a dvd out that is excellent. he shows all of his stick tricks. he was in the drum line in school.

[philcart1]

It's a prince song "everlasting now" if you want to download it!

[playmaker4015]

where can i downlaod this song?

[darkwarior12]

wat drumheads does he use??

[ajmdrummer]

evans im pretty sure

[knobcreek2021]

I normally don't post comments. Too many 12 year old cyber-thugs out there. But to those haters out there saying Chad Smith this and he can't solo...know two things: jack and dick. I am watching his DVD right now, and my opinion he is one of the best drummers of this era, maybe only competition would be Jeff "Tain" Watts. There is a lot of great drummers, but this guy can just shred and he is entertaining. Stop hating. If you're so badass, post a video response.

[SkylineBrasil]

the sound of the snare is just perfect

[marinboy79]

it looks mapex kit with a tama skin

[associate434]

lol so thats why they sound so good ;o)  i'll play mapex over tama anyday

[Indeavor]

to bad you can't see the ending, where he's just going crazy, smashing the cymbals, CRAZY

[Indeavor]

so catchy. Makes me wanna dance

[fattyeggfacedead]

absolutely mind blowing drumming. just flawless performance.

[drumsterZ]

nothing to say...crazy funky Prince sound..outstanding drummer..here's THA BEST FUNKY DRUMMER ON EARTH

[Lardinho78]

wow, superb. Many who watch this will not appreciate what he is doing. By not nominating a "side" to the high hat, he's free playing with either hand, and STILL playing the toms/snare. I know the drummers watching this are thinking "pfft yeah I know that" but regular dudes need to know how awesome this is.

[meweg33]

he really groovs ^^

der typ is echt n tier

[amberstar39]

is that a mapex kit with a tama skin?

[kananase]

Nope. All Tama.

[amishrockstar]

I don't know why you got thumbed down, but you're absolutely correct. It is definitely a mapex kit. Pause at 0:40 and you can see the I.T.S tom mount and not a starcast. Also, tama prints their logo right on the shells, and if you pause it there, you can see that there is definitely a badge tacked on to the shell. I would guess its a saturn or orion.

[jondrumming]

It is indeed a Mapex, you're right. The mounts are different, the ones here aren't Starcast.

[boesder]

Sensational drummer.

[Reite07]

Awesome drummer, (understatement) and one of my favorite Prince songs as well

[DrummerFeri]

wohoooo GREAT!!!!

[Llyud]

LEFT RIGHT LEFT, RIGHT LEFT RIGHT, LEFT RIGHT LEFT, LEFT. Sensational drummer.

[jo3hnks]

RLK LRK RLK LRK K kk Rk kk kkRk

[Wawasaki]

Awesome! He really seems to be enjoying what he is doing...and man...the showmanship... it's just like a bonus to this guy. Great drummer.

[frankovich213]

Awesome drumming, I love John Blackwell!

Was it just me or did this song have a strange feel to it? I couldn't really get in to it, even though each instrument individually was on point.

[larsfrederiksen00]

The song is from the Prince album, Rainbow children. John was the drummer on the album and on the following tour with Prince. Obviously it can't be played as Prince and The New Power Generation do it - but I'd say they are pretty close.

Great song - great performance. But that's just my oppinion:-)

[frankovich213]

Oh I didn't mean it sounds different from the Prince one. This is actually the first time I've ever heard this song. I just meant the song feels like it's got a really weird groove to it. I might be trippin though so don't take too much notice of me. ;)

[fnkdrmmr]

John is on a different level from most drummers. John is great!

[manginifan]

John kicks some fucking ass!!!!

[TtLlRrGg]

try red hot chilli peppers a good drummer to ^^

[yamadrumma]

john blackwell kicks chad smiths ass in funk and playing in general i love rhcp but blackwell is a funk master and is just a great all around drummer

[paatwo]

lol maybe, but John Blackwell can't play drum solos.. it's always just a mess.. Chad Smith is a better funk drummer in my opinion, still both are pretty good

[yamadrumma]

well i respect your opinion but john blackwell is out of chads league

[paatwo]

check out "The Meters" if u wanna see a real drummer :)

[yamadrumma]

so now you're sayin john blackwell isnt a real drummer? are u fucking retarded?

[daraymurphy8487]

I think once you have got'n to such high level you go by what style you like rather than saying that another person is better. but no disrespect.

[isopanisad3]

That is very true... But Even on John's DVD's he messing up, catching rim, missing cymbals. But he's good enough.

[yamadrumma]

id say u shouldnt fuck around throwing words about a drummer unless you are equal or greater in talent than that drummer. i dont see you guys doin shit except sittin here on youtube criticising drummers who did something with their talent instead of bitch.

[yamadrumma]

you're legit dumbass.

[chrook]

Hilarious.

I saw John with Prince (and Maceo, and Larry Graham etc) and he brought the house down. He might not be technically perfect (I wouldn't know) but he's a killer ensemble player who sits right in the pocket.

Who are you anyway? Where is your work?

[yamadrumma]

thanks you chrook you took the words right out of my mouth. they dont respect the pocket anymore apparently.

[wetdog158]

he's technically innovative. his style transcends technique b/c he sounds so good haha. the whole open handed thing where he's ambidextrous is insane. you speak nothing but the truth.

[artkickfearkick]

suuds

[theNo10]

too sick

[jondrumming]

john blackwell is amazing, definitely one of my favourite drummers

[MetalEagle95]

Is there anything John blackwell or Marco Minnemann can't do?

[justmuzic]

I love listen 2 my cousin play...

[ParnvoL]

I love funk drumming, and John Blackwel is so damn awesome.

[davemik12]

john grooves like hell!

[Xone7]

Another great Prince song.

[LCCDrummer]

Anyone notice that he is playing on a Mapex but the bass drum head says Tama?

[paulcussion12]

Yeah, but he endorses TAMA so it has to be displayed. It's all about money!

[claytonb010]

this is one of my favorite drummers. this guy can keep the groove fat, sit in the pocket, and just destroy everyone in the room all at the same time...wow.

[mrthundaboots]

His pocket is much deeper than before.He's killin' it!

[Bajsaridinmun]

oooh nice :D

[pghkid17]

blackwell is one of my biggest influences on drums as well is carter beauford from Dave Mathews Band. i was curious what everyone thought of the two cause to me blackwell is more entertaining where Beauford is more technical. Both are amazing though and i love seeing them play.

[ollielello]

yea that cymbal music is prity nice !

its insane how good he is !

[keysonyanosmilanos]

ok u stupid fuckers that dont kno, he's Prince's drummer, and Prince made this fucking song....... It's just that sum other guy is sining it.

[zackrosicka]

John is one of the all time greatest drummers ever! He is also the nicest musician or guy you'll ever meet. I have jammed with him a couple times and I will never forget it. God Bless you, John B.

[347351]

His got it all!! todays Buddy Rich everyone can only dream of being close to him, but no cigar!!

[mrhankey20]

i have to say that that cymbal mute at 2:05 was just sick nasty coming out of that crossover. can i get a witness?

[drums4praise]

Amen!

[darthvera]

what the...? is that possible?!

[thanx4fish]

Agreed. just played that 3 times over

[UsedNewsToday]

@mrhankey20 In a suit and tie no less!

[TimeKeepers2007]

incredible

[snaerchords]

this entertaining, his my favourite drummer!!

[BerlingtonC]

This is Johns juciest video. I want.

[chsdrumdude]

John is such a tasty and dynamic drummer. He's one of the only drummers left that you see putting their soul into the music instead of always being technical and perfect. He's not afraid to fuck up and when he does...it still kicks ass because it's tasty. My favorite lick is at 1:02 between the bass, floor, and hat. It was so fuckin' massively sexy:]]

[Bjarnesen92]

John Blackwell is the coolest! Check out the way he catches the bedpans!!!

[whereis1]

Forgive my ignorance, but what's a bedpan?

[Bjarnesen92]

:) hehe... It's the chinese-looking hat that he crashes on all the time. You know the hi-hat is made by two "bedpans" putt together. :) Did u understand? :D

[whereis1]

Very cool. I had no idea. Now I understand. And you're right, very cool how he throws that in there.

[Bjarnesen92]

:) yeahh . If you like drummers then check out Dave Weckl !!! :D

[whereis1]

Love Weckl. My favorite drum piece is Weckl, Caliouta, and Gadd all playing together. Amazing!!

[Bjarnesen92]

Yes ! The Buddy Rich rememorial concert! It rocks!!! Love your understanding!!

[rileybreh]

did anyone esle realis thats acually a mapex kit with a tama logo on the front

[Markiebona]

This clip of John Blackwell is from "Good Morning Australia" on the 9th Of Sept 2005. Musical Director - Mark Amato (www.markamato.com).Cut up version of Prince's "The Everlasting Now". All local Melbourne muso's. Here is another version http://www.youtube.com/watch?v­=WTsmdOmbfAA

[misslilannah]

wow! amazing drumming holy shit

[patton303]

This was in Australia...

for some reason..

[rhys1988]

this guy is one of the best drummer about, great song