@jaredrums93 ....Again, that's just how I feel it may have been......a guess of course......he's very humble and appreciative of his fans for sure!....I used to take lessons from him and he used to let me bring people over for the lessons to his place...just a nice guy......He's my biggest influence for sure....check out Shadrane; Temporal, Morpheus and Lanterns Dance here......Gregg played on most of the cd.....very progressive w/some odd times...........One of my favorite cd's he's worked on.
@jaredrums93 .....I cant speak for Gregg...But I have seen Gregg 100+ times and at times it seems like he's looking right through you (or me)....I think he gets tunnel vision sometimes when he's in his zone.....also at a clinic, to get into detail w/every question would take a long time....when i go to see him (2 gigs in a few weeks)...he comes over, talks w/me, my friends and wife...moves on to other tables of people there to see him...then comes by again....just the life of a popular drummer!
@jaredrums93 ........HAHA..........I have known Gregg for 20+ year and nobody has EVER said a bad word about him........EVER??.........dont just bable w/not reason or facts.................lets have your story of what makes him an asshole?
@misskbissonette Every person is allowed their opinion, and freedom of speech allows me to express this... I did not say that this was not good, and your comment offends me... but you can not say this is not, as musicians say "not musical" ... this means it is very impressive technically, but it is not dynamic, subtle... it is just double bass and technical...
Wow, this guy made me want to play drums back in the day, now, this video will be played on my "cant fall asleep nights", I better hurry now, this shit was boring
I know what it is about the sound of his snare drum he used at this concert. To me, it sounds dead, like it wasn't tuned very well. Please don't take this as a criticism on Gregg or to say I claim to know everything about drumming, but what are other people's opinion on Gregg's snare drum?
Wow! Watching him play with David Lee Roth all those years...who knew he could actually play? Same thing with Max Weinberg. He didn't impress me at all when he was with Springsteen, but when I saw him on Conan, he blew me away. well don,e Gregg!
More double pedal. Yea he can play double-bass but then again so can so many drummers... double-pedal is so damn boring I wish drummers would leave it alone and be more creative without it instead of depending on it for entire solos...
@skeptic91 Thank you!! at least someone agrees that double pedal shouldn't be relied on all the time. It's good not to use it so you can get your single foot technique good enough that you won't need two pedals. I mean yeah if you're a metal drummer ten by all means use it, but not all the time...
I saw Gregg last night w/David Garfield and they sounded great. Compared to how Gregg played last night, I don't think anything on Youtube does him justice. Stuff on youtube is really good, but w/Garfiel he always seems to be at the top of his game. His kit sounded great...it was deep w/a great punch/attack. One song was in 11/8 and was pretty intense. Alot of deep pocket groove stuff as well as a lot of Latin/Funk feels. The whole band was great. John Pena is an incredible bass player too.
Gregg's obviously a great drummer but there's something about him that makes me feel uncomfortable watching him He always looks like he's on the verge of f**king up! Never seems effortless and almost like he's pushing his limits 5% above his capabilities.... is it just me?
Jezuz folks... I dropped in here to see some great drumming - which this is and fuck me, some god bothering fuckwits have infultrated this as well as everything else in this world. Please, please leave your mindless religion out of music people. Thankyou.
SO my point is this, Everything under the Sun is meaningless...MEANING if it's not about seeking God, in Jesus Christ then...DOH!
Todays UNDERSTATEMENT! Now you've been told, you know you're growing old. If it ain't about Jesus, itsnot about ANYTHING.
IFOUNDIT and IT is awesome, I have personal PROOF that Jesus Christ is God. What if you were to die BOOM, now? Will He say, "Depart from Me, for I never know you?"
I think what you may have forgotten to mention is that Ears also wears a doctor prescribed helmet, because he is mentally stunted, a fucking moron if you will
I'll go ahead and clear this up for you. If you added up all the sessions Bissonette has done, the clinics he's performed, and the drummers he's inspired, I can guarantee they would exceed the amount of times you have even thought of doing something with your life.
I think you should go to the woodshed and put Ears out of his misery.
We all have our opinions.....................even if they are Very Funny ones. I have seen Gregg play live 100+ times; rock, jazz, fusion, latin, swing and more.............he know's what he is doing by far. To say Gregg is not musical is like saying Virgil knows nothing about double bass. Gregg's career has been about being musical, versatile, team player and a drummer w/great feel and emotion. You cant deny the career he has made........Name means nothing if he cant back it up in his playing.
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greggs a good player sure, but he's been playing those same tired old licks for the last 30 years. he hasn't evolved the way other players like Weckl have. there are players of Greggs level dime a dozen in every country worldwide. not elite in the slightest.
@619fanrip my dads good friends with him, they playe din a band together in highschool, n now gregg played on my older bros cd that he made, he wrote the music for and everyhintg, u should check it out, its called hands on by mark nilan jr.
and finally Mickey.. i know you are'nt retarded. But you know I wrote that I moved out of La but my son is there. Therefore he wants to keep studying so hence Greg. You are obviously trying to hurt my feelings through my sons relationship now. That makes you a insecure snake to me.You obviously have some kind of unpromoted torch to carry for gregg who doesn't pay your bills. You look like him?emulate him have identity through him vicariously. Be yourself..don't bother writng me. I don't like you
I actually find it funny that you avoid the question and the fact you have two entirely different thing to say about Gregg. One very negative and one very positive. But you are afraid to stand up for contradictory comments. Thats all i was really curious about. And how am I insecure when you are the one making comments about a lot of drummers her that are famous and you aren't. You said your son knows your better then Gregg? Thats not insecure? We don't know it, so who are you proving it to?
I have known him for 19 years and taken many lessons. I know how much he is respected as a very capable well rounded, humble & friendly drummer. Like I said you started ripping him over ONE solo, and his grip......and I'm insecure?.....Then you say be yourself............but think drummer A that plays matched should be like drummer B and play traditional......is that being them selfs? REALLY, be a man and just tell us why you talk out of both side's of your face. Your not on medication are you?
I haven't played out much in the last 5 years and yeah I wished it weren't the screwed up world that is is. so yeah I miss playing live music. I have been famous in my less than star status circle but I guarantee you when i do play live i don't care where people i don't even know want my autograph everytime and people always want to buy me drinks and ask me what am i doing here?Like Jimmy page said"fame is nothing but luck" and I wasn't lucky that way. Is that a good or bad thing?Neither
To Mickey.. alright he's had a twenty year career and a good one. So bfd. yes he's a solid pro drummer and a good one. Not the best far from it. Like I told you after I left LA my son started going to him (he knows I'm better) For the last time the grip coincides w/the all time best in the business. Factoid and unchangeable. You obviously don'y play it but can't defend why not. It simply is the best grip for the weak hand hundreds of years can't be wrong nor can buddy tony billy joe gene
The last posts you said he was a good pro, well rounded and made a good career. But first said he was not a pro drummer to be looked up to. So which is it? You don't like Neil obviously and he changed his grip going on 20 years ago. Did it make him better? You could be way better then Gregg. But who knows...your son story says it all....and its eating you alive..pushing 60 and your son would rather have Gregg as a teacher then you. All matched grip :^) Every ones famous but U!...and it kills U.
Mickey.. I just responded to the other message at Buddy Rich. You are right just one of those forgettable moments. No big deal. No, I don't base adrummers creds on solo work alone .Far from it. There are so many layers to the onion. The grip for me is that I'm older and when I began yes it was because of matched grip Ringo.But no drum teachers would teach that. They were all old scholl. Now in history imo the very best always played that way primarily and then picked matched up later . me too.
It sounds exactly like what you said, (in your words, not mine) you said he shouldn't be looked up to based on this solo. You didn't mention anything about his 20+year career in drums; Just this. Doesn't make sense. Are you saying Gregg, Simon Phillips, Rod Morgenstein, Marco Minnimen for example are not good cause of a grip? And Neil Peart is Excellent at what he does, even if it's not at Weckl's level. How many drummers would love to be like Neil (drums/career) and how many want to be you?
Ho hun another bass drum dribble solo. absolutely most non musical drum solo candidate ever. Was there one ounce of emotion? Dynamics? Phrasing was as many notes per bar every bar. This is a reknowned pro drummer to idolize. I don't think so. Oh yeah as usual for todays guys except weckl no traditional grip which is always points off for mt traditional jazz thinking
Its one of hundreds he gets to do. So its not one of his best solo's.....life goes one. But are you really saying we should Idolize drummers for their solo's? Gregg is not the well known drummer he is today because of solo's. Look at his credits as a DRUMMER not as a drum solo player. He's a top studio drummer for a reason.
And why should he use a grip because someone else does? Is that really a reason not to like a drummer? How bout the angle of the mounted tom? That at least to your standards?
I got to play with him at the Berklee Jazz Festival. I even helped take his symbols and bags into his hotel room. Haha! I sang with him and it was great fun. He is such a down-to-earth guy!
I went to this guy's clinic on Saturday at the Berklee Jazz Festival, he's amazing. I also saw Teri Lyne Carington and the Blackwell guy. Oh yeahhh Westbrook jazz 1 got 3rd :)
Dont know if he has to go back, but I also liked his Pearl's. I have a brass free floating snare I got from gregg years ago after he left pearl and its the best snare I have ever owned. I also got to play on his Skyscraper black/white kit at his place.
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sorry but why is this guy jerkin off behind his drumset? for a solo it was freakin boring, no soul, no riddim, no feelings just this guy drumin really fast. he IS lightyears ahead but as a drummer thats not what or who i wanna be, not even smoothie jazz parts.
It's just that;A solo. Gregg is my favorite drummer. And true it is not one of his best. I have seen him better.The pattern at 1:07 definatly had a rhythm to it. He is a monster Musician and Team player thats always working. There are guy that are great players that may not be great solo players. Gregg is definatly a smooth player. But we all have our bad days. And by saying you dont want to be like Gregg;Studio drummer,touring drummer,clinician,voted #4 all around drummer and humble? Then what?
Just to let you know. Thats very funny. A Pro getting advice from a nobody. Because he's not doing warp speed doesn't equal sloppy. It may not have been your favorite, but it wasn't sloppy. At 1:07 he starts a beat that goes Right hand, left foot, left hand and right foot. Its not that easy. And again, not sloppy.
Im glad you confirmed it. We can all rest easy now that we have your take on things.
He does two's and three's w/his feet. He doesn't try and push out more then that. The beat at 1:07 is not a quad. Its a R hand, L foot, L hand R foot pattern. It kinda tricky. But I didn't see anything sloppy about it. And remember, Its part of a solo that can go in any direction.
That's Brian Piper and he's one of the baddest keyboard players around, which is why he's on the program playing with all those great drummers. Not British though. From Dallas.
the quantic energy is very important i practicing from my mind and i feel the diference im playing for it does 9 months later than disease ind i could not remember musical memory and this moment i believe that i can play some rudiments.check my video.
whoa dude...relax. Do you like, own him, or something? There's 90 other comments to choose from. Perhaps what irks you, is that mine is concise and fitting. btw, what type of drugs were you on? I'd like to know what type of substances I should avoid.
I will agree with a lot of people saying that this solo doesn't have much soul. But I disagree with people who say he's bad. He is one of the most diverse drummers alive today and to have ever existed. This solo doesn't harness his talent, but watch this guy swing. He plays every genre and plays them well.
Being my favorite drummer, I have to agree. I find it funny for anyone to say he is bad. How could a guy make a living and be in demand as a studio drummer and be bad? It just wont happen. You may not like his solo's or people he has played with, but to say he is bad is very silly. He was know as a rock drummer due to David Lee Roth's gig. But now read any article about him and the first sentence or two are about how well rounded he is in different styles. Does that equal bad?
@jaredrums93 ....Again, that's just how I feel it may have been......a guess of course......he's very humble and appreciative of his fans for sure!....I used to take lessons from him and he used to let me bring people over for the lessons to his place...just a nice guy......He's my biggest influence for sure....check out Shadrane; Temporal, Morpheus and Lanterns Dance here......Gregg played on most of the cd.....very progressive w/some odd times...........One of my favorite cd's he's worked on.
mikeybbdrummin 3 months ago
@jaredrums93 .....I cant speak for Gregg...But I have seen Gregg 100+ times and at times it seems like he's looking right through you (or me)....I think he gets tunnel vision sometimes when he's in his zone.....also at a clinic, to get into detail w/every question would take a long time....when i go to see him (2 gigs in a few weeks)...he comes over, talks w/me, my friends and wife...moves on to other tables of people there to see him...then comes by again....just the life of a popular drummer!
mikeybbdrummin 3 months ago
@jaredrums93 ........HAHA..........I have known Gregg for 20+ year and nobody has EVER said a bad word about him........EVER??.........dont just bable w/not reason or facts.................lets have your story of what makes him an asshole?
mikeybbdrummin 3 months ago
i love the guys face in the background
TheRepentDrums 5 months ago
It is very rare that you find a drummer with that first name who spells it with 2 Gs... right??? or am I taking crazy pills here??
garrisounds 7 months ago
I had the pleasure of meeting him at B.S.U
For "day of percussion"
He gave me a pare of his Vic firth stick and he signed them
Jlkdrummer 7 months ago
@Jlkdrummer pair
garrisounds 7 months ago
@immaculatus
If you knew how to play any kind of instrument and were really into it, you would be making face too. If you're jealous, keep it to yourself!
misskbissonette 7 months ago
Technically impressive, but unmusical as hell
ReesFlynnMusic 9 months ago
@ReesFlynnMusic
If you can't say anything nice, don't bother! You must not know anything about music !
misskbissonette 7 months ago
@misskbissonette Every person is allowed their opinion, and freedom of speech allows me to express this... I did not say that this was not good, and your comment offends me... but you can not say this is not, as musicians say "not musical" ... this means it is very impressive technically, but it is not dynamic, subtle... it is just double bass and technical...
ReesFlynnMusic 7 months ago
He fully expresses himself he's talent. legend drummer!
hyperdud 9 months ago
HE IS THE MILK!!!!
he doesn't give a shit, who's the best drummer, he only plays to feel the music
broncassolver 9 months ago
this was completely amazing
azurezaber 10 months ago
there are some nice ideas for a metal-drum-solo or some breaks with the going through double bass
dtfan41 10 months ago
Wow, this guy made me want to play drums back in the day, now, this video will be played on my "cant fall asleep nights", I better hurry now, this shit was boring
Libsdontcareee 10 months ago
@Libsdontcareee Hi troll.
FerdinelloMusic 9 months ago
I know what it is about the sound of his snare drum he used at this concert. To me, it sounds dead, like it wasn't tuned very well. Please don't take this as a criticism on Gregg or to say I claim to know everything about drumming, but what are other people's opinion on Gregg's snare drum?
ThomasMetal75 10 months ago
Kind overkills the 2x bass stuff tho... I dunno... just is odd.
porkythepig007 10 months ago
all the best drummers look like someone kicked them in the balls when they find there groove
170adamb 11 months ago
awesome drumming man.
pezlips788 11 months ago
Idont like but if he is the best ....i dont know
jefmusic 11 months ago
HAHA LOVE HIS FACE!
loho174 1 year ago
good, but still has nothing on weckl or chris coleman
drums1078 1 year ago
@drums1078 SO? Who cares? Why do you have to compare? Why not just like it and STFU?
porkythepig007 10 months ago
Wow! Watching him play with David Lee Roth all those years...who knew he could actually play? Same thing with Max Weinberg. He didn't impress me at all when he was with Springsteen, but when I saw him on Conan, he blew me away. well don,e Gregg!
mitchconn 1 year ago
sloppy foot work
but still pretty nice
TheMASDrummer 1 year ago
Farr-out! Now this is really drumming! Awesome! Thnks for posting!
peace;]
lovosazul 1 year ago
kick ass snare !
Getchafuck1 1 year ago
Great job cuz.......Ed Bissonette
bisso151 1 year ago
In a world of drummers, Greg is so often overlooked for his severe talents. he is simply amazing!!!!
joedolanpr 1 year ago
His facial expression shows that he must be taking an epically large crap
MelRules911 1 year ago 2
@MelRules911 1:19 suggests its been let out.
IchMagSechs 1 year ago
fuckin hell he's good!!!! eat shit joey jordison.
sparkles67 1 year ago
@sparkles67 for sure man this kills it
ryanandbranslurppiss 1 year ago
@sparkles67 Most professional drummers can beat Jordison!
Oxpost 1 year ago 5
he totally raped that splash, eh?
rovusss 1 year ago
hell yeah !
one of the greatest ever !
Getchafuck1 1 year ago
Just saw him today at alpas : )
He's real funny
joshemerson 2 years ago
that china is shocking
stagecustomfan 2 years ago
More double pedal. Yea he can play double-bass but then again so can so many drummers... double-pedal is so damn boring I wish drummers would leave it alone and be more creative without it instead of depending on it for entire solos...
skeptic91 2 years ago
@skeptic91 Thank you!! at least someone agrees that double pedal shouldn't be relied on all the time. It's good not to use it so you can get your single foot technique good enough that you won't need two pedals. I mean yeah if you're a metal drummer ten by all means use it, but not all the time...
FFLH100 2 years ago 2
a Christian playing with love, an amazing technique and with a wonderful and generous soul = Gregg Bissonette
one of the humblest people I've ever met.
fallinginlove21 2 years ago 3
it wouldnt matter if he wasnt a christian...
billpeart 2 years ago
hes fucking awesome man
ryanandbranslurppiss 2 years ago
I saw Gregg last night w/David Garfield and they sounded great. Compared to how Gregg played last night, I don't think anything on Youtube does him justice. Stuff on youtube is really good, but w/Garfiel he always seems to be at the top of his game. His kit sounded great...it was deep w/a great punch/attack. One song was in 11/8 and was pretty intense. Alot of deep pocket groove stuff as well as a lot of Latin/Funk feels. The whole band was great. John Pena is an incredible bass player too.
mikeybbdrummin 2 years ago
Awesome! He can't help but to go back to The Dave Lee Roth days. Elephant Gun!
deadsetgeeup 2 years ago
I find he really does not implement his double playing well at all.
konarider 2 years ago
ya it's a little sloppy
psychedallas 2 years ago
agreed. listen at 1:09, starts to get sloppy
bamwow09 2 years ago
what size is his bass drum? it sounds awsome
Ramen1020 2 years ago
i think he needs to be more creative in his soloing
inloc10 2 years ago
didnt really like the solo but the grooving at the end is good
idkid78 2 years ago 3
BRUTAL
SECONER1 2 years ago 2
I'm not a Christian, and I like Gregg's energy and drumming.......end of discussion
yay for drumming!
exist209 2 years ago 2
I just realized that Metal drumming is driven from Jazz drumming!!!
Clatu001 2 years ago 2
Nothing special that I can see.
GilliusGhar 2 years ago
u must be blind or retarded then
lateralus1007 2 years ago
And you must've failed school. I've seen much better drumming then this, so, like I said, there's nothing special here.
GilliusGhar 2 years ago
Gregg's obviously a great drummer but there's something about him that makes me feel uncomfortable watching him He always looks like he's on the verge of f**king up! Never seems effortless and almost like he's pushing his limits 5% above his capabilities.... is it just me?
winkabloblob 2 years ago 2
yes it is just you
1luvdrums 2 years ago
He's very angry at that splash cymbal @ :49 j/k
Gregg Bissonette is awesome, VERY musical!
rays2112 2 years ago
Jezuz folks... I dropped in here to see some great drumming - which this is and fuck me, some god bothering fuckwits have infultrated this as well as everything else in this world. Please, please leave your mindless religion out of music people. Thankyou.
oldludwig 2 years ago 4
SO my point is this, Everything under the Sun is meaningless...MEANING if it's not about seeking God, in Jesus Christ then...DOH!
Todays UNDERSTATEMENT! Now you've been told, you know you're growing old. If it ain't about Jesus, itsnot about ANYTHING.
IFOUNDIT and IT is awesome, I have personal PROOF that Jesus Christ is God. What if you were to die BOOM, now? Will He say, "Depart from Me, for I never know you?"
Again, all I can say for you is Oopsie!
Sorry I went off. Snot really! lol
bRadicalmagic1 2 years ago
you have NO proof, shut the hell up.......excercise some manners, and keep your beliefs to yourself,,,,,,
this is about drumming, not Zombie Jesus
shut your trap
exist209 2 years ago 3
Sounds Easy for some reason. yet I know I have a WAYS to go
OH, that AND I once freed a bee from my windshield wiper. Oh check out the Marine that throws the puppy off of the cliff. OOPSY! ! !
bRadicalmagic1 2 years ago
I think what you may have forgotten to mention is that Ears also wears a doctor prescribed helmet, because he is mentally stunted, a fucking moron if you will
I'll go ahead and clear this up for you. If you added up all the sessions Bissonette has done, the clinics he's performed, and the drummers he's inspired, I can guarantee they would exceed the amount of times you have even thought of doing something with your life.
I think you should go to the woodshed and put Ears out of his misery.
avedisdrummer989 2 years ago
who knew I'd one day see you on youtube when were drumming on your desk at Beer (junior high)
skittybob 2 years ago
One of the least musical drummers to ever become well known.
Absurdeling 2 years ago
We all have our opinions.....................even if they are Very Funny ones. I have seen Gregg play live 100+ times; rock, jazz, fusion, latin, swing and more.............he know's what he is doing by far. To say Gregg is not musical is like saying Virgil knows nothing about double bass. Gregg's career has been about being musical, versatile, team player and a drummer w/great feel and emotion. You cant deny the career he has made........Name means nothing if he cant back it up in his playing.
mikeybbdrummin 2 years ago 3
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The most entertaining about this solo is his face! The drumplay - too much technique, not enough feeling...
TheTeflonGuy 2 years ago
Gregg is one of THE nicest musicians I have had the pleasure meeting!
cndlpwr 2 years ago 2
same he actually a stand up guy, it was pretty nice 2 see that hes that successful n stil acts like a regular old guy
unkiesam26 2 years ago
i think its quite a melodic solo...thats the winner
itsgone2 2 years ago
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greggs a good player sure, but he's been playing those same tired old licks for the last 30 years. he hasn't evolved the way other players like Weckl have. there are players of Greggs level dime a dozen in every country worldwide. not elite in the slightest.
KevinPHD 2 years ago
Undoubtedly a truly great drummer, but he always seems to look as though someone kicked him in the balls when he finds his groove.
deuce1231 2 years ago 41
@deuce1231
lol
ericvidaltercap 1 year ago
@deuce1231 That's what made him one of the best drummers, skilled and funny at the same time!
ter50 6 months ago
hi is my Mentor ..the best...
drumadanko 2 years ago
to get back to MUSIC for a second, does anyone know what that tune is that he's playing ?
steveg2410 2 years ago
very unusual solo very nice!
Talaramama 2 years ago
What a monster player! Chops and feel.
ccox77 2 years ago
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timpricedrums 2 years ago 3
and you have what .. a degree in sociology ... psychology ... mind reading ? .... shutup you fucking pompous ass
sweetfly66 2 years ago
He has a brain!
antonolssonlol 2 years ago
spettacolare!!!!
salvatore090607 2 years ago
rrdrums110 your a douche bag
statepaintball 2 years ago
1st of this guy is awesome! lol
and
the faces he makes XD
they are so weird lol
petorthegreat 2 years ago
i met gregg at a drum clinic...he is a very nice guy
619fanrip 2 years ago 13
i agree. i met him years ago right before he went on tour with roth. he was extremely gracious, kind and friendly...
steviedeedee 2 years ago
Very cool guy, definitely an entertainer.
tsudrummer24 2 years ago
@619fanrip i just met him today at a drum clinic too. he is super nice and is super talented at the drums
23sniffer 1 year ago
@619fanrip my dads good friends with him, they playe din a band together in highschool, n now gregg played on my older bros cd that he made, he wrote the music for and everyhintg, u should check it out, its called hands on by mark nilan jr.
TheWho0180 1 year ago
chill people chill.
awsomeo09 3 years ago
and finally Mickey.. i know you are'nt retarded. But you know I wrote that I moved out of La but my son is there. Therefore he wants to keep studying so hence Greg. You are obviously trying to hurt my feelings through my sons relationship now. That makes you a insecure snake to me.You obviously have some kind of unpromoted torch to carry for gregg who doesn't pay your bills. You look like him?emulate him have identity through him vicariously. Be yourself..don't bother writng me. I don't like you
rrdrums110 3 years ago
I actually find it funny that you avoid the question and the fact you have two entirely different thing to say about Gregg. One very negative and one very positive. But you are afraid to stand up for contradictory comments. Thats all i was really curious about. And how am I insecure when you are the one making comments about a lot of drummers her that are famous and you aren't. You said your son knows your better then Gregg? Thats not insecure? We don't know it, so who are you proving it to?
mikeybbdrummin 3 years ago
I have known him for 19 years and taken many lessons. I know how much he is respected as a very capable well rounded, humble & friendly drummer. Like I said you started ripping him over ONE solo, and his grip......and I'm insecure?.....Then you say be yourself............but think drummer A that plays matched should be like drummer B and play traditional......is that being them selfs? REALLY, be a man and just tell us why you talk out of both side's of your face. Your not on medication are you?
mikeybbdrummin 3 years ago
I haven't played out much in the last 5 years and yeah I wished it weren't the screwed up world that is is. so yeah I miss playing live music. I have been famous in my less than star status circle but I guarantee you when i do play live i don't care where people i don't even know want my autograph everytime and people always want to buy me drinks and ask me what am i doing here?Like Jimmy page said"fame is nothing but luck" and I wasn't lucky that way. Is that a good or bad thing?Neither
rrdrums110 3 years ago
To Mickey.. alright he's had a twenty year career and a good one. So bfd. yes he's a solid pro drummer and a good one. Not the best far from it. Like I told you after I left LA my son started going to him (he knows I'm better) For the last time the grip coincides w/the all time best in the business. Factoid and unchangeable. You obviously don'y play it but can't defend why not. It simply is the best grip for the weak hand hundreds of years can't be wrong nor can buddy tony billy joe gene
rrdrums110 3 years ago
The last posts you said he was a good pro, well rounded and made a good career. But first said he was not a pro drummer to be looked up to. So which is it? You don't like Neil obviously and he changed his grip going on 20 years ago. Did it make him better? You could be way better then Gregg. But who knows...your son story says it all....and its eating you alive..pushing 60 and your son would rather have Gregg as a teacher then you. All matched grip :^) Every ones famous but U!...and it kills U.
mikeybbdrummin 3 years ago
Mickey.. I just responded to the other message at Buddy Rich. You are right just one of those forgettable moments. No big deal. No, I don't base adrummers creds on solo work alone .Far from it. There are so many layers to the onion. The grip for me is that I'm older and when I began yes it was because of matched grip Ringo.But no drum teachers would teach that. They were all old scholl. Now in history imo the very best always played that way primarily and then picked matched up later . me too.
rrdrums110 3 years ago
It sounds exactly like what you said, (in your words, not mine) you said he shouldn't be looked up to based on this solo. You didn't mention anything about his 20+year career in drums; Just this. Doesn't make sense. Are you saying Gregg, Simon Phillips, Rod Morgenstein, Marco Minnimen for example are not good cause of a grip? And Neil Peart is Excellent at what he does, even if it's not at Weckl's level. How many drummers would love to be like Neil (drums/career) and how many want to be you?
mikeybbdrummin 3 years ago
Ho hun another bass drum dribble solo. absolutely most non musical drum solo candidate ever. Was there one ounce of emotion? Dynamics? Phrasing was as many notes per bar every bar. This is a reknowned pro drummer to idolize. I don't think so. Oh yeah as usual for todays guys except weckl no traditional grip which is always points off for mt traditional jazz thinking
rrdrums110 3 years ago
Its one of hundreds he gets to do. So its not one of his best solo's.....life goes one. But are you really saying we should Idolize drummers for their solo's? Gregg is not the well known drummer he is today because of solo's. Look at his credits as a DRUMMER not as a drum solo player. He's a top studio drummer for a reason.
And why should he use a grip because someone else does? Is that really a reason not to like a drummer? How bout the angle of the mounted tom? That at least to your standards?
mikeybbdrummin 3 years ago
I highly appreciate Gregg Bissonette as a drummer - he was one of my idols some years ago. But it seems as if his solos allways sound a bit the same
sickpack82 3 years ago
with out the double bass its easy
yer i totoly concour
TonyDrum1994 3 years ago
What a shitty solo! Without the double bass pedal it's just nothing!
iamrobhayes 3 years ago
I got to play with him at the Berklee Jazz Festival. I even helped take his symbols and bags into his hotel room. Haha! I sang with him and it was great fun. He is such a down-to-earth guy!
bjrluvr1246 3 years ago
I went to this guy's clinic on Saturday at the Berklee Jazz Festival, he's amazing. I also saw Teri Lyne Carington and the Blackwell guy. Oh yeahhh Westbrook jazz 1 got 3rd :)
rzrscoot2 3 years ago
i met this guy yesterday at a drum clinic. he's so talented and also such a great down to earth guy.
wang222 3 years ago
was it at Berklee??
mwp19933 3 years ago
yeah. it was.
wang222 3 years ago
nice one !
Omri1370 3 years ago
his brother is the bassist matt bissonette :O ?
iamtrash 3 years ago
yes , he is great too !!!
giosmrbig 3 years ago
es un hermoso solo de bateria...
es un grande
aguante gregg bissonette
me gustaria conocerlo algun dia
TOCCICITY
toccicitydrums 3 years ago
that double stroke roll on the snare drum was just awesome
frusciboy 3 years ago
buenisimoooooo
GUILLEMUSICPERKU 3 years ago
he looks like he has downes when he plays lmao
ben1uk2005 3 years ago
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DrumChannelOfficial 3 years ago
Saw a Gregg's clinic years ago in Italy, it was the shit !
Gregg is da fuckin man !
Getchafuck 3 years ago
I love his playing, but he need to go back to playing pearl drums.
isiah1977 3 years ago
Dont know if he has to go back, but I also liked his Pearl's. I have a brass free floating snare I got from gregg years ago after he left pearl and its the best snare I have ever owned. I also got to play on his Skyscraper black/white kit at his place.
mikeybbdrummin 3 years ago
I got to talk to him today!!! and get a pic with him, and get some drum sticks from him!!
danceoffinla 3 years ago
Watch the ELO clip (Here on YouTube) where he is the drummer in the 2001 tour. Look for the "Turned to Stone" video.
MegaSkills9 3 years ago
goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
zdkrdh 3 years ago
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This is a boring solo.
George Kollias you should see.
benyeiantal 3 years ago
Thats right........cause guys that are all about being as fast as possible aren't boring at all.
mikeybbdrummin 3 years ago 5
LOL! Good one!
Symmetry44 3 years ago
Quote!
plandro82 3 years ago
Sean is one of the best without question, and yes....he pulls the some comedy faces too
dfreed007 3 years ago
Ah crap sorry meant to say greg, thats I get for posting whilst drunk
dfreed007 3 years ago
this guy isn't half bad.
I get to go to one of his workshops this weekend.
sunshineatnight94 3 years ago
I bet you thought he was pretty fucking badass after the workshop eh? i went to one and got an sm57 from him a long time ago.
dannythedrone 3 years ago
Greg is awesome. He makes the best faces to lol.
ilikehairbands 3 years ago
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sorry but why is this guy jerkin off behind his drumset? for a solo it was freakin boring, no soul, no riddim, no feelings just this guy drumin really fast. he IS lightyears ahead but as a drummer thats not what or who i wanna be, not even smoothie jazz parts.
AccountNo3 3 years ago
It's just that;A solo. Gregg is my favorite drummer. And true it is not one of his best. I have seen him better.The pattern at 1:07 definatly had a rhythm to it. He is a monster Musician and Team player thats always working. There are guy that are great players that may not be great solo players. Gregg is definatly a smooth player. But we all have our bad days. And by saying you dont want to be like Gregg;Studio drummer,touring drummer,clinician,voted #4 all around drummer and humble? Then what?
mikeybbdrummin 3 years ago
Well, then play a great drum solo, record it and post it here...what are you waiting for?
sanchorb 3 years ago
well, if you are better than post a video so we can all see. and if not, than stop posting stupid comments.
Agrouchyhippo 3 years ago
fucking good:D ale koleś cierpi chyba....sądząc po jego mimice ;p
blinkmen1 3 years ago
gotta love it
deidfm 3 years ago
woah?!?,,,i didnt send that to u bro...it was probably my dumb ass freind on here talking trash like always....
sorry about that...i was confused for a second
it sounds good to me...i dont know what my friend was thinking,,
like i said sorry again for the inconvinience
bcfisallmine661 3 years ago
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ur feet are sloppy just to leet u knwo
bcfisallmine661 3 years ago
Just to let you know. Thats very funny. A Pro getting advice from a nobody. Because he's not doing warp speed doesn't equal sloppy. It may not have been your favorite, but it wasn't sloppy. At 1:07 he starts a beat that goes Right hand, left foot, left hand and right foot. Its not that easy. And again, not sloppy.
mikeybbdrummin 3 years ago 2
no, he was right, his feet are some times sloppy, and it has nothing to do with speed.
RedOnChrome 3 years ago
Im glad you confirmed it. We can all rest easy now that we have your take on things.
He does two's and three's w/his feet. He doesn't try and push out more then that. The beat at 1:07 is not a quad. Its a R hand, L foot, L hand R foot pattern. It kinda tricky. But I didn't see anything sloppy about it. And remember, Its part of a solo that can go in any direction.
mikeybbdrummin 3 years ago
Who's the fat guy behind him?
punchyouintheneck 3 years ago
That's Brian Piper and he's one of the baddest keyboard players around, which is why he's on the program playing with all those great drummers. Not British though. From Dallas.
bensoncarlos 3 years ago
is he british?? :S his face seems like one :D
ishanhades 3 years ago
it was good but there was nothing really to it,
bonham1992 3 years ago
Greg does an awesome clinic. I just saw him on the 17th and he blew my mind!
wakawakawakaaa 3 years ago
uh huh your face is as red as a tamatoe
Matriick 3 years ago
wicked dudee rash face
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S1I2R3 3 years ago
So shit! You need to see the new people that have it like Dave Dicenso!!!! Now that is what its all about.
Not this old shit, he has was doing this shit 10 years ago for soloing. sorry.
stickandknifefight 4 years ago
I liked Greg when he was playing with David Lee Roth. Check his playing out on "Shy Boy"
davidaberk 4 years ago
wurlybird9 you are a fucking idiot... fucking asshole.... motherfeucker....87f45t9857tn9853ng9v85g98ub396g8ub936gijb
primamater 4 years ago
whoa dude...relax. Do you like, own him, or something? There's 90 other comments to choose from. Perhaps what irks you, is that mine is concise and fitting. btw, what type of drugs were you on? I'd like to know what type of substances I should avoid.
wurlybird9 4 years ago
WOW...DAMN...SHEESH!
stixx692001 4 years ago
do do do do
rnwepc 4 years ago
Go Greg Go!!!!... Lol
ZildjianDrummer244 4 years ago
I take drum lessons from this dude. Hes one of my church pastors or pastoress(if theres such thing) husband. great guy.
willjeffs2007 4 years ago
cool...
ZildjianDrummer244 4 years ago
I will agree with a lot of people saying that this solo doesn't have much soul. But I disagree with people who say he's bad. He is one of the most diverse drummers alive today and to have ever existed. This solo doesn't harness his talent, but watch this guy swing. He plays every genre and plays them well.
maxtotheham 4 years ago 3
Being my favorite drummer, I have to agree. I find it funny for anyone to say he is bad. How could a guy make a living and be in demand as a studio drummer and be bad? It just wont happen. You may not like his solo's or people he has played with, but to say he is bad is very silly. He was know as a rock drummer due to David Lee Roth's gig. But now read any article about him and the first sentence or two are about how well rounded he is in different styles. Does that equal bad?
I think not.
mikeybbdrummin 4 years ago
I agree. He's got great chops.
chaparral66 3 years ago 2
double bass orgy....no creativity...sorry thumbs down
wurlybird9 4 years ago
Play better than him than if your going to whine.
tajarimus44 4 years ago 2
My comment actually pertains to the video. What purpose does yours serve?
wurlybird9 4 years ago
To point out your stupidity.
tajarimus44 4 years ago 3
Amasing how many red thumbs i got just for saying my opinion. :D
i watched this again, still crappy.
goldenfarmer 4 years ago
I partly agree with you... he is in deed very techni