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Boring ad extremum, as Billy use to be. This is not a solo, it's just a shuffle. No sense of composition. As a drum clinic that can be OK. As a solo > NO WAY.
Billy Cobham is without a doubt one of the best drummers ever, and ranks among my top five. But I have to disagree with most of the people who have responded to this so far. To me, this just sounds sloppy and doesn't hold a candle to the stuff I heard coming from him back in the 60's, 70's and 80's. I think he has lost his chops somewhat, at least on this performance.
he ambidextrous thats why his drums are set up different...this guy hes like the father of prog drumming on all levels... mars volta are like modern rips offs of some of his bands like maha vishnu orchestra and billy's own albums... hes one of the last classic greats...hes also damn old so to see hes still playing and hasnt given up makes me very happy!
The Doyle Brunson of drummers.....
A poker/drum player to the max.
You all know he's capable of "ALL IN" via his Mahavishnu solos.
You all know he's capable of smooth "calling" jazz.
But here, he teases you until you get board and fall asleep, and then BAM!!! ALL IN!!
Lost his chops? His "lost chops" are better than any "found chops" out there today.
AllStarBugler 11 months ago 2
@AllStarBugler Billy knows how to play 10 2!!!
teetomthomas 2 months ago
Numero uno...truly artist!
TheRodrigoaquino 1 year ago
I personally thought he sounds the best on his Fibes kit with the standard A Zildjian cymbals.
Oneness100 2 years ago
@Oneness100 I also LOVED the FIBES kit.
AllStarBugler 11 months ago
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Boring ad extremum, as Billy use to be. This is not a solo, it's just a shuffle. No sense of composition. As a drum clinic that can be OK. As a solo > NO WAY.
jamarchand 2 years ago
@jamarchand ....don't be jealous
brmod77 1 year ago
I'm not a jealous guy. Billy is an excellent drummer but his solos were always weak in the aspect of composition.
jamarchand 1 year ago
THANK YOU MY FATHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Drummoturg 2 years ago
one of my favorite drummer and i gotta say...that is one angelic sounding snare
zeebtron 3 years ago
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Lost...his...chops.... you have got to be kidding me.
amaupin411 3 years ago
IN ITALY WE SAY: NUMERO UNO
truemusicians 4 years ago 8
Billy Cobham is without a doubt one of the best drummers ever, and ranks among my top five. But I have to disagree with most of the people who have responded to this so far. To me, this just sounds sloppy and doesn't hold a candle to the stuff I heard coming from him back in the 60's, 70's and 80's. I think he has lost his chops somewhat, at least on this performance.
MDJarv 4 years ago
yeah, that was like his worst day
juanbarros88 3 years ago
You try playing those beats open handed!
He's playing half of it as if he were left handed.
Amazing drummer...
Jimsa84 4 years ago
Damn he kicks ass
mackfmocattack 4 years ago
The guy is still not only in great form, but remains an original.
hurting 4 years ago 3
HooHoHoHOhOhOhOhOoohooOooOOOooo! Sorry just got the shivers GOT DAMN!
MadmanMoon 4 years ago
He looks like a boxer lol :p .Very good drummer tho!
CrazySilverSpoon 5 years ago
Very nice video, he has a wierd setup:P
Cophren 5 years ago
Thats cause you dont know who billay cobham is!
he ambidextrous thats why his drums are set up different...this guy hes like the father of prog drumming on all levels... mars volta are like modern rips offs of some of his bands like maha vishnu orchestra and billy's own albums... hes one of the last classic greats...hes also damn old so to see hes still playing and hasnt given up makes me very happy!
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gungamaya 4 years ago