dude this guy is the best drummer in rock...he can play jazz soft rock hard rock anything he is just amazing....his sticks are so nice if you can i would pick a pair up
One of the best drummers I've ever heard or seen live. He's better than Buddy Rich I think. Unlike most rockers, he holds the sticks properly too and doesn't hold them like they're Grill Utensils.He's awesome to watch and truly adds a fantastic foundation to the music of Styx. And to the person who says Gowan can't sing.. come on.. seriously? Dennis is where he needs to be - BROADWAY.. Styx is where Gowan belongs. They're better now than ever and I've been going to their concerts since the 70s
He reminds me of Buddy Rich. Anyone else see or hear that? Sadly, musical drumming is a foreign concept to most drummers, myself included at times. Master musician here folks, and first rate human being too boot.
But, I love going to Todd's clinics, because you can ask one question, and he just goes off, a million miles a second about it for 10 minutes... Then goes "Did that answer your question...?" Fantastic talent...
He's so good I think good just committed suicide.
SDupe44 1 month ago
Pure talent.Pure gift.Exceptional human being.
McJohnGr 3 months ago
He need's some DW Drums. I love his Ayotte kits but I really want to hear a recording with him behind some DW Collector Series.
Drums1881 3 months ago
@Drums1881 Saw him live twice in the last 4 yrs., his Pearl bubinga finish drums sound great.
jmdrummer7 2 months ago
Style and substance! Oh Yeah!!!
MrBostonrobb 4 months ago
Wish I could do that!
Lorrie2u 4 months ago
Wow, to only have the discipline it would take to even come close to his playing is amazing.
arthurkitchen 5 months ago
dude this guy is the best drummer in rock...he can play jazz soft rock hard rock anything he is just amazing....his sticks are so nice if you can i would pick a pair up
SnareForLife1995 6 months ago
WHY DONT YOU TRY TO KEEP YOUR MIND LOOSE AND CALM AND THEN PLAY ONE GROOVE THAT WILL AWE US!
alxparas1 7 months ago
todds one of the smoothes drummers i have ever heard. styx are lucky to have him.
tamaman31 7 months ago
@victorpiantanida not at all.
stylerprofyler 8 months ago
Yeah, I know who Virgil is. I don't think he's better than Todd, but he's good.
spacitydrummer4JC 9 months ago
reminds me of Vinnie
MrHi1000k 9 months ago
Great playing Todd! Your hands are off the wall!!
tropicaljosiah 10 months ago
I don't think Todd would break a record, but I'd love to see him record him run on a Drumometer!
ThomasMetal75 10 months ago
If it is possible for anyone to actually be too good, it would be Todd.
spacitydrummer4JC 1 year ago
great video! by the way, anybody knows what's the name of the song @ 5:33? it sounds cool!
miguelcorleone1 1 year ago
@miguelcorleone1 Renegade by STYX.....
sdbjr23 1 year ago
this is me in 20 years
jamesdancer73 1 year ago
Just bought his video, excellent so far. Totally underrated drummer. Get the video ,you will enjoy it.
Nootherlove1 1 year ago
i just saw him today it was so grate
rocker13jade 1 year ago
@rocker13jade grate? it's great lol :)
jamesdancer73 1 year ago
@jamesdancer73 ok it was fucking awesome !!!!!
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One of the best drummers I've ever heard or seen live. He's better than Buddy Rich I think. Unlike most rockers, he holds the sticks properly too and doesn't hold them like they're Grill Utensils.He's awesome to watch and truly adds a fantastic foundation to the music of Styx. And to the person who says Gowan can't sing.. come on.. seriously? Dennis is where he needs to be - BROADWAY.. Styx is where Gowan belongs. They're better now than ever and I've been going to their concerts since the 70s
Dorothygale 1 year ago
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Dorothygale 1 year ago
Ubeliveable how fast he can play!
fcdbboy13 1 year ago
He seems like he would be way too good for Styx. I know Styx is good, but, Todd seems to be swimming in a completely different talent pool.
spacitydrummer4JC 1 year ago 4
@spacitydrummer4JC If they still had Dennis, damn they would be one hell of a band, its all because of Gowen who can't sing worth shit
TehRealCanadarocker 1 year ago
hate styx, but like his drumming
lilguy49 1 year ago
How the hell can he have total control like that? Reminds me of Buddy Rich.
elfmotat 1 year ago 4
He reminds me of Buddy Rich. Anyone else see or hear that? Sadly, musical drumming is a foreign concept to most drummers, myself included at times. Master musician here folks, and first rate human being too boot.
DidYouReadEULA 1 year ago
Saw him with Styx in the summer for the first time and he fucked my shit up.
I just got a ticket for his drum clinic today.
Redpath9 1 year ago
He makes everything look so natural and relaxed (minus the tense looking facial expressions he makes).
maverick28001 2 years ago 4
Absolutely AMAZING!!!
blinggroup 2 years ago
finally a video of todd with amazing quality
anthonythechief2005 2 years ago
HAHAH, 3:10 is HILARIOUS!
But, I love going to Todd's clinics, because you can ask one question, and he just goes off, a million miles a second about it for 10 minutes... Then goes "Did that answer your question...?" Fantastic talent...
Kelavmeister 2 years ago 18
Lovely playing and kit finish!
csaunders84 2 years ago 3
Best thing to happen to STYX!
mwboyer1 2 years ago 16
Todd is a truly excellent player...............
bcwdrums 2 years ago 3