1) I remember going to a drum clinic with Kenny Aronoff. He was discussing how anyone can copy a drummers style and sound good repeating that artists song. He was making the point about distinguishing a great drummer, using the "Jack and Diane" song as an example. John and the boys were at the board, Kenny was in the tank and had to think of a fill after the drum machine part to bridge the song together. What Kenny came up with "made" that song and we all know that drum bridge today.
2) He was saying anyone can copy what I did, but create it in the studio is where the real talent lies. Now here's the point I want to draw, because I know everyone is reading this thinking I'm trying to downplay Sturty. Watching Sturty play, I know he has the MM style down to the letter, no question. If I put a band together with Sturty on drums, with all original songs, I know Sturty is inspired by the greats to make his own style licks and fills, making him one kick ass drummer.
3) Of all the drumming inspirations he chose, he selected one of the greats, making him a very talented player. He may or may not seem that his talent is anything special, which is a sign of a humble musician, but to other people, he sounds like a percussion master. That's how you put an "A" list drummer together! In the words of Southpark "Kick ass dude!"
You can't learn how to do this -- you are born with it, period. Really a joy to watch someone with your talent level -- thanks for posting this video.
Do you have a video of playing Third Stone From The Sun? Cause if you played it like you do in this video, it would be such a treat to watch. Fantastic video man.
Great stuff! Really enjoyed it, thanks.
CommonSenseMan1 2 weeks ago
You are am azing dude...Thanks...I like to play...ding.
Intheflesh44 3 months ago in playlist Intheflesh44's favorites
nice drumming dude!
chrissysno22 3 months ago
Dig the drummage, man...
youngpsychedelic60s 3 months ago
good stuff dude mitch kicked ass RIP do a John Densmore cover
yokiddingme 4 months ago
Rock And Roll Man
digimon477 5 months ago
Wow Nice, your awesome! Check out my band were really good, and we played fire live at a concert. I play the drums too :P
IceyAlec1 5 months ago
what series are those sabian crashes??
toynazi 5 months ago
could watch this all day, excellent
Kapernakus07 7 months ago
fire very sweet
MrMojoRisinn 8 months ago
UPLOAD THE WHOLE FIRE VIDEO
robbie9513 9 months ago 3
You are amazing! :O
Damnation19 9 months ago
"Fire" was sick
Pawluk44 10 months ago 2
HOOOOW ISSS THIIIS FUUCKINGG POOOSSIIIBLEEEEE WOOOW
prdaca 10 months ago
かっこいい!!!!
bunbunkasakasa 11 months ago
great covers dude, what pattern is it at 0.14? can't figure it out :) ... allright, back to the drum set! Cheers
soncries 11 months ago
great playing!!!!!!
skaterboarderrf 1 year ago
Fuck yea.
MinBinShin 1 year ago
im done
robbie9513 1 year ago
wow this makes it clear what a huge contribution match made to this song in particular...
KJ53VEV 1 year ago
1) I remember going to a drum clinic with Kenny Aronoff. He was discussing how anyone can copy a drummers style and sound good repeating that artists song. He was making the point about distinguishing a great drummer, using the "Jack and Diane" song as an example. John and the boys were at the board, Kenny was in the tank and had to think of a fill after the drum machine part to bridge the song together. What Kenny came up with "made" that song and we all know that drum bridge today.
RacerXGTO 1 year ago
2) He was saying anyone can copy what I did, but create it in the studio is where the real talent lies. Now here's the point I want to draw, because I know everyone is reading this thinking I'm trying to downplay Sturty. Watching Sturty play, I know he has the MM style down to the letter, no question. If I put a band together with Sturty on drums, with all original songs, I know Sturty is inspired by the greats to make his own style licks and fills, making him one kick ass drummer.
RacerXGTO 1 year ago
3) Of all the drumming inspirations he chose, he selected one of the greats, making him a very talented player. He may or may not seem that his talent is anything special, which is a sign of a humble musician, but to other people, he sounds like a percussion master. That's how you put an "A" list drummer together! In the words of Southpark "Kick ass dude!"
RacerXGTO 1 year ago
who did dislike ???
loktin948 1 year ago
MAN ! THAT IS GOOD ! you can't beat that with a STICK !!!!!
joewoo127 1 year ago
THAT IS NOT MITCH MITCHELL IN THIS VIDEO !
bijelodugme1000 1 year ago
Mitch was and still is the greatest of all time.
SummerSmoke 1 year ago
Sorry to sound like a dumbass but... What album is crosstown traffic on?
Just wonderin, Ive always wanted to drum to that song.
takertoth 1 year ago
@takertoth ELECTRIC LADYLAND (1968.)
The4thGuy 1 year ago
You can't learn how to do this -- you are born with it, period. Really a joy to watch someone with your talent level -- thanks for posting this video.
thebigsee 1 year ago
Very good snare sound.
Affiliatorr 1 year ago
That was an impressive show of drumming. Nice work.
LeeJB67 1 year ago
now, thats what i call a groovy drummer. keep on rockin
soundisbliss 1 year ago
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Worst part of this video.....when it endss!!! That was such a pleasure to watch.
DrR0cks0 1 year ago
Worst part of this video.....when it endss!!! That was such a pleasure to watch.
DrR0cks0 1 year ago
Do you have a video of playing Third Stone From The Sun? Cause if you played it like you do in this video, it would be such a treat to watch. Fantastic video man.
DrR0cks0 1 year ago
the 1 person who didn't like this video is a A-hole
PlainLazy77 1 year ago
Dude your awesome, Solid playing man. Love it!
mrbroker305 1 year ago
what headphones are you using?
CaptCinnabon 1 year ago
ale urwał
toadster1 1 year ago
this is seriously amazing.
mathewkrill 1 year ago
have you even listened to the original?
ccfire63 1 year ago
this is awesome. love mitch's style
xmeta1headx 1 year ago
Yeah you pretty much nailed it man. Even your body language lines up. great job, influential playing here.
i8urbabi 1 year ago
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capornia182 1 year ago
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capornia182 1 year ago
wow...
nardiskkk 1 year ago
Excellent cover of Fire, prob the best on Youtube for accuracy...wish you hadnt cut out the start though :)
herefordmsv 1 year ago
fucking amazing
FatKidCookie 1 year ago
great cover man! this is proffesional.
ThaExpert23Outlaw 1 year ago
If theres a heaven, it would be playing along to jimi hendrix on a nice fuckin drumset for the rest of eternity. your living my dream!
adrianbpj 1 year ago
You are a great drummer congratulations!!!!
alejandropolara 1 year ago
FUCKIN' GREAT DRUMMING MAN!!
DhaenensG 1 year ago
you're fucking bastard ..... you blew my mind AWAY :O :O :O
raullynow 1 year ago
That was a real treat. Great job!!
dlawrick 1 year ago
Really good job! Congratulations!
analfabetio 1 year ago
what kind of set do you use sounds great
DeadSquirrelsRule 1 year ago
mitch would love this
iamnotstoned619 1 year ago
I hope you get up every day and thank God for the talent He gave you! Yes, it takes a lot of practice, but not just anyone can drum like this!
thebigsee 1 year ago 2
dir, you are the fuckin man.
912joeskee 1 year ago
really nice!!!
are you in a band?
jamirosmajicrocks 1 year ago
great drumming, that into is hard to count !
JOHNNYG99X 1 year ago
Dude, you ROck!
That was amazing!
very strong drumming, youve got the feeling and everything
Amazed!
IZZYMX5 1 year ago
Be respectfull and use your own name, I'm searching for the real Mitch!
Good performance though, keep it up..
ferencelshof 1 year ago
For god sake you almost made me cry! BigDrumms! deserve Big watchers!!!
BassManIII 1 year ago
really great...
LeoEXPBC 1 year ago
Nice kit!
Jalnakid 1 year ago
:))) thumbs up!
Bubenik99 1 year ago
You could easily pass as Mitch! Great vid!!
Painkill3r4 1 year ago
Talent like that makes me happier than anything else.
Keep playin, keep rockin, and keep doin what you do.
SgtShwat 1 year ago 14
Brilliant, very very good playing.
01ashfordsmithsam 2 years ago
Excellent JH Exp. Forever
CommunistNewZealand 2 years ago
Ur very good !!
How long do you play drums?
Speackoolm 2 years ago
That's My Birthtday!
TheBestGhostbuster 2 years ago
Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuck yeah!!!!!!
Panzersrheck 2 years ago
Are you an offspring of Mitch Mitchell?????
ProAtHaloYo03 2 years ago 3
yeah....I think so to some degree....Met him once/long time ago..what a thrill..Thanks for watching
Sturty1983 2 years ago 12
Great job, Sturty! Keeping up with Mitch is no easy task. So much creativity...
chewbacca110 2 years ago
Hell yea man.
TumTum21x 2 years ago
Excellent work on the drums there. I am sure Mitch & Jimi would be quite happy with your efforts. Good Job !!
Sreewtyui 2 years ago
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Sreewtyui 2 years ago
That sure got me fired up for the morning. Smokin'....just smokin'. Thanks for sharing your talent with us!
PerryWarrenProps 2 years ago
What kind of ride is he using?
Jimimarshallhendrix2 2 years ago
I'm using a 24 inch Zildjian Ping Ride which was a gift from the great drummer "Lenny White"..thanks for watching......
Sturty1983 2 years ago 2
Thanks man you are a great drummer, and I liked the sound of that ride.
Jimimarshallhendrix2 2 years ago
@Sturty1983 how did you get it from lenny white if you dont mind me asking.
ultimatefighter187 1 year ago
flawless
dimepage 2 years ago
Fucking fantastic! You do Fire flawlessly. Wow!
jaxonave 2 years ago
15 de nota
phako09 2 years ago
Spectacular!
thebigsee 2 years ago
wow, perfect !!! great
mantinizz 2 years ago
great man blew me away
CrawlingKingSnakeJM 2 years ago
Great, thanks man.
My64Firebird 2 years ago
It's massively entertaining to watch someone do this as good as in this vid.
Crosstown Traffic - best song in history.
You do it justice !
Gary190tube 2 years ago
Excellent as usual! And glad you did "Ain't no tellin" from Axis, a somewhat hidden but yet brilliant track
Guevaristas 2 years ago
great job man. amazing covers
DrPepperJKM 2 years ago
great work....beetwen snare hi hat & bassdrum
Luiginoy 2 years ago
nice
jeanclaude4 2 years ago
extremely fucking awesome! helped me greatly! thanks!
Askmeaanything 2 years ago
It was not exactly correct but you added your own style to it and it was awsome so good fucken job man!!!
MEMEGAGANGSTER 2 years ago
hey man your awesome
keep on rockin
adamantkester 2 years ago
Best Mitch interpretations I've ever seen!!!
Any particular reason for the odd sticks?
isaacdavis1 2 years ago 2
No odd stcks..There DP Sticks (with the grip)which are just peeling off...Thanks for watching....
Sturty1983 2 years ago
Good job! Fire was awesome
jungenbum 2 years ago
Impressive man, thank you. Thomas
tmobil8 3 years ago
Keep up the excellent work!
herne831 3 years ago
"oh move over rover, and let jimi take over"
hahaha, AWESOME job my man!!!
keep 'em comming...you got my subscription!!
JimmyFrank83 3 years ago
wow fucking sick
shitkicker01 3 years ago
awsome stuff
oppsyodoodleskinny 3 years ago
Wow...great...You can tell you were inspired by Mitch..Your wrists really attack the drums so well...rock on
Freelancebeats71 3 years ago
Excelent job,friend Sturty1983.
Mitch is proud in heaven with Jimi.
Mitch Mitchell the real innovator drummer ever in rock.
Mitch Mitchell, the drummer that put the jazz in rock, and created the fusion.
Mitch Mitchell, the best drummer ever, forever in our hearts.
R.I.P. Mitch Mitchell.
Always present.
franciscovaldevez 3 years ago
Thanks my friend...some more are coming...
Sturty1983 3 years ago