Great groove, I recently did a drum cover of this song. The groove on the record is just so deep that no matter how many times I've heard this song, it's like the first time. Great going Russ, I didn't know it was you on the record. I knew Jesse Ed Davis was playing that fine guitar track.
One of the few great no ego drummers. Kunkel could always create a space for everyone to play within without pushing his own agenda. Listen to all is work with Jackson and JT - no other drummer lets those tunes breathe like he does. The combo of him and Lee Sklar is magnificent.
So many things to love about "Dr. My Eyes," but for me it was always Russ Kunkel on those conga drums. I hope you know how much joy your percussion work has given to music fans over these many years.
Russ played on a few of my sessions. His early work with James Taylor is classic and why my producer and I hired him. Russ and Jeff Porcaro. The ultimate west coast drummers.
Great groove, I recently did a drum cover of this song. The groove on the record is just so deep that no matter how many times I've heard this song, it's like the first time. Great going Russ, I didn't know it was you on the record. I knew Jesse Ed Davis was playing that fine guitar track.
rhythmantic 1 year ago
That's a good way to put it,bw362. He is a true team player and just plain seems to make everything better.
solarmuse 2 years ago
One of the few great no ego drummers. Kunkel could always create a space for everyone to play within without pushing his own agenda. Listen to all is work with Jackson and JT - no other drummer lets those tunes breathe like he does. The combo of him and Lee Sklar is magnificent.
bw362 2 years ago 4
So many things to love about "Dr. My Eyes," but for me it was always Russ Kunkel on those conga drums. I hope you know how much joy your percussion work has given to music fans over these many years.
andyinoregon 3 years ago 7
Russ played on a few of my sessions. His early work with James Taylor is classic and why my producer and I hired him. Russ and Jeff Porcaro. The ultimate west coast drummers.
MightyZoom 3 years ago 3
oops you forgot Shelly Mann
TheFreemanuk 2 years ago
learned about him from a steve winwood vid. i like him better w/o the creepy long hair :)
really nice guy!
dk215 3 years ago
Russ is one of the best
BigBoiJC 3 years ago
Mad tight. That shuffle is beautiful. Young players should buckle down and learn it properly....this is a great example.
coltrain210 3 years ago 2
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the comment.
iVideosongs 3 years ago
Cool Russ. Groovey, not trying to hard.
maxiwayward 3 years ago