Yo give you props you sound amazing i like this very much =D :) im a drummer without a drum set i used to play for my 8th grade band but then yeah i couldn't afford drums but i still have spirit in learning drums one day :)
@roger201288 The guy "Ryan Dillow" and his brother attacked the singer of my band after a show. I tried to break up the fight. Ryan Dillow being the pussy that he is, jumped me from behind and got me to the floor. After hitting me for awhile, he went and sat at the bar. I got up and confronted him like a man, face to face. Then I dropped his ass with one punch. I got kicked out the bar. Later I turned my back, and he came out the door with a bar stool and hit me in the head. Pussy ass coward.
Oh god, I remember for my finale exam last year in the high school jazz band I had to do this song, and a drum solo. It was hard!!! This guy has some chops!!!
Holy crap...I feel very bad for you and what you went through but you definitly got your chops back in this video and I'm sure you're even better now. Great playing especially given what you had to overcome!
Why would anyone down this video? You went through all that an still destroy the drums.... Oh, and I'm pretty sure you have the exact same Hi-hat as me, lol.
@thebeer006 Thanks. I can do all those things now. But was in the process of relearning alot when this was recorded. Ive been back playing professionally for a while now.
Don't take this the wrong why man but you are better play a drum solo with brain and spinal damage then I am just plan me lol I hope that makes sence.....
You Rock...what a story....Im sorry you had to go thru that.
I think your an insperation periode...and I think you should OWN that freakin bar...! Check out my music "Ruinhayesband"...and I will also check you on FaceBook.
You kick ass man, I mean you are a true inspiration to any drummer that has any sense. You were dealt a bad hand and kept on kicking ass. You're not a famous name, but you're still out there playing for the love of the instrument. I wish I had just half the skill of you..
@EliteSlime Thanks! I have done alot of latin jazz in Florida sessions. But I live in South Bend, Indiana now! This is the most non-latin, non- jazz , non- musicial place that I have ever lived. Im lucky that I even have a gig playing top 40 covers in this shit hole musicial void of a town.
The most inspiring drummer alive... Where are you Billy? I am in Cape Coral waiting for your return to the buckingham blues bar... Are you still in Chicago?
I've been drumming on & off for years and that was possibly the best drumming i've ever seen. Then i read about the cowardly attack on you and what you've gone thru and was astonished to read this came after the attack. Thats amazing man well done.
I thought you sounded good, sir. I thought maybe you were putting us on, because you sounded very good. I usually do not like speed solos, but that was tastefully done. I am a drummer. I also thought you may have done this before you were injured.
That was pretty awesome for someone who is bouncing back from getting jumped, which by the way sucks & sorry to hear. I've been in a band or 2 myself & I know the feeling of playing at a bar in front of a few hundred drunk people who couldn't give a shit less if you are there or not. But i am glad to see even after your attack that that has not stopped you one bit from drumming, it's good to see people like you drive on & not let anything stand in their way. Best of luck on future things to come
Yeah Billy, sorry to hear what you experienced in life, but looking at your video, all I can say as a drummer, you still are amazing and I really liked your grove and fills, and more than that, you are one outstanding person and a real encouragement to not only drummer but to anyone who gave up on life...
My hats of to you, and I wish you all the very best...God Bless and Keep drumming your awesome.. dude...
Yeah Billy, sorry to hear what you experienced in life, but looking at your video, all I can say as a drummer, you still are amazing and I really liked your grove and fills, and more than that, you are one outstanding person and a real encouragement to not only drummer but to anyone who gave up on life... My hats of to you, and I wish you all the very best...God Bless and Keep drumming your awesome.. dude...
Okay man, this is FANTASTIC. But, I have to say, I have a lot of respect for you just because you relearned to play. Not everyone would do that. You are THE MAN!
I'm not into jazz, but I really appreciate the music in this video, all the instruments togheter it's really amazing, and your drum solo man, it was amazing (Y)
woah. im sry dude for wad happened to u. but ur reali good for a guy who started all over again. u look so much better nw ( ur pearl demon drive review) ! hahas peace:)
wow you're really good and amazing the drum solo is ....wow and your story i'm sorry that happened and now i'm inspired by you. I don't play the drums but man you have a love for those drums...wow that is beast and i'm going to keep on playing
Excellent video dude, this amazes me how in only a year and half after a very bad accident you recovered this fast..; Even me able i can play what your playing^^
I give you big props for this ;)
P.S.: i'd like to seriously start learning Jazz Drumming, Anyone could advice me where to start,(which tracks to cover etc?) i've been drumming for 3 years so i think i have the basics ^^
lol i can really appreaciate that drumming ALOT like fuck wow but that music is so poofy, that bass line thing and random guitar solo shit....i can't stand it. soz if anyone here really loves it but as any drummer would understand all people like different styles and play different styles. just how it is.
@tjdrummer13 What's wrong with you? If you were a real drummer you would appreciate jazz. I used to hate jazz as well, but then i got into jazz drumming, which made me want to play jazz a lot. And that "poofy" music is actually pretty tough to play.. so yeah. lol
@tjdrummer13 Improv in real time is fucking hard mate. Jazz drumming is technically much harder than rock. Rock is all 4/4 time....not jazz. Way more insane.
@tjdrummer13 jazz bass lines are insanely complex, and jazz is all about improvised soloing. Only sounds poofy to people who don't know how to listen. The beauty of jazz lies in the crazy complex chord layouts, which are often much darker than the 4-6 bar phrases of major and minor chords that rock uses. shredding over 4 chords is easy. composing a melody on the fly over 12-20 bar phrases w/ chords that aren't so obvious is what puts jazz on a whole other level. Also: great solo billy
Very good! I just stumbled upon your channel recently and subscribed.. I really like your style. I thank God he gifted you and now you are sharing it with the rest of us. Keep it up dude, your story and playing are an inspiration to us all !
wow. ur story is amazing and ur a better drummer than me! lol so what was the motive for the attack? or was the guy just really drunk? anyways, great job, and keep playing! God bless =)
Two drunk dumbasses had a issue with the singer in my band. They jumped him after our show. I broke up the fight. One of them jumped me from behind and then attacked me again later outside from behind again with a barstool. What a pussy! Both times he didn't have the balls to stand up to me face to face.
@billycanty I know This will sound cheesy but: YOU ARE A MOt** Fu* MAN WITH HUGE B*LLS to stand up on your feet and retake the path!!! You are great!! you are an inspiration.
Im a 61 yr old drummer who has played most of my life and dude...you got it goin ON~~~
Regardless of what life has dished out to you...you have perservered * however you spell that word* and here is one old cat who loved what you played...Smokin Hot ~~~
Great playing BILLY good to see you are overcomming the obstacles I can relate as I was In a car accideny in 2000 luckily not as serious as yours sounds I had to re evolve my enire playing since then
YES bars can be a pain I always have a pair of PWB Aluminu,m sticks just in case.
Of all the drummers I have ever watched, listened to, or learned from, you have chewed up and spit out every single one of them. You are one of my greatest inspirations and I cant think of what I wouldnt give to meet you. Thanks for all of the inspiration, and keep making those crazy beats!
Where did I go wrong? Playing I a shit cover band in a shit bar for too many years. I do play bars anymore since I was hurt in 2005. Unless it's original and national act at a respected establishment. I rather teach drums and make twice the money in an hour instead of playing other peoples shit for $100.00 a night to a bunch of annoying drunks who don't care that your even on stage.
That almost got me killed. I still am in physical therapy from my injury!
if we consider your condition, you did a great job dude. I appreciate it! Im also a drummer and I think you are quite good, especially in your condition.
You really suck, this man is very cool, and you giving that comment, and why you say it?, you dont really know about the drums, only people like you have that comment
No, you need to get some sense, learn how to spell, & you need to stop sayin' that kinda crap about people, especially since he's handicapped, I bet you couldn't play that good if you were in 100% top physical condition
dude for being handicapped and to be able to do that you are beyond amazing! there are many drums who have no disabilities at all and cant play half as well as that. great job keep it up!
hey man nice video it is very good and im not just saying that coz u got attacked it is very good nice rolls and fills and the solo part outstnding man ps.. im very sori about u getting attacked the guy who hurt u kan go hell
took 3 years working the drums. playing death metal. recently became interested in jazz. and I think your story is a true inspiration. and your playing! you're great!
forgiveness for the translation. I did it with the google translator.
Billy, I am a drummer myself and have been since I was 6 years old. This is fantastic work and you have a truly inspiring story. You have a unique and very advanced talent. Keep rockin, and God bless you
I've been playing drums for almost two years now, and I'm not eaven CLOSE to this. I know I'm not the right person to say this, as I've never experienced such thing as that, but KEEP FIGHTING. You've reached grand heights, despite the fact that you recieved (I'm sorry if I'm wrong) some kind of brain injury.
It's people like you that shows that no matter how hard you fall, you'll have to shrug it off and get back up. You are and will for evere be my #1 idol!
you're kidding about the injury, right? that was one of the most amizing, and consistent, jazz solos i've ever heard. it was pretty tight bro. keep it up. glad to know you didnt succumb to depression and youre still out there
@billycanty Great to hear that bro and hope you're still jammin'. I still watch this video when I come across youtube. It still inspires and amazes the hell outta me
dude awsome solo snares real nice and poppy but dam dude why did he just attack you? that would be horrible but im learning drums and i think your learning drums from the second you pick the sticks up you dont really stop
Is the song actually supposed to be John Coltran's Impressions with a different stylistic approach, or is the head, or background, supposed to be based on it like Lester Leaps In is based on I've got music?
A real lesson, in more ways than one! Walking, talking and dressing myself? Nah, they can wait...tell me more about those 'drumstick' things! Love it!
damn brilliant!!! even though I havn't sufferd any injuries, exept my wrist wich won't move correctyl anymore, I could not play like that for thousend years! amazing!
Thanks dude. But I have to be honest. For the lat two years, I've been a whiney little pussy. After dealing with the emotional tole that this has brought on me I have unknowingly became a hateful whiney little bitch. " poor me, I have a disability." Anyway if there is anything that I can teach from this experience, it is to love your life and give thanks every day to what you have. Love yourself and practice hard. It WILL pay off. Finally, No one can break you, if you believe in yourself.
Cool! Watch and learn from all the old cats. Then learn from all of the modern monsters like vinne, Thomas Lang , mike mangini, etc. Then forget all of it and BE YOURSELF! If anyone tells you to do it like so and so. Tell them to fuck offf!
Billy, hope the shocking story in the info about this clip wasn't true. If it was - I'm very glad all is in the past and you are safe and sound. All the best!
well despite that attack man, your drumming is really remarkable i must say :) keep it up. btw, in your vid are you improvising? like wad they call jazz comping?
Good shit and nice hustle yo. Inspired.
Zeronum2 3 weeks ago
Yo give you props you sound amazing i like this very much =D :) im a drummer without a drum set i used to play for my 8th grade band but then yeah i couldn't afford drums but i still have spirit in learning drums one day :)
blinkjoe18244 1 month ago
A man who relearns to play the drums (this well) before reading and writing, is one hell of a drummer. You sir, are an inspiration.
michaelspadaro6 1 month ago
@billycanty =/ damn dude... You got my respect and I really like how you play.=)
roger201288 2 months ago
Why did the guy attack you?
roger201288 2 months ago
@roger201288 The guy "Ryan Dillow" and his brother attacked the singer of my band after a show. I tried to break up the fight. Ryan Dillow being the pussy that he is, jumped me from behind and got me to the floor. After hitting me for awhile, he went and sat at the bar. I got up and confronted him like a man, face to face. Then I dropped his ass with one punch. I got kicked out the bar. Later I turned my back, and he came out the door with a bar stool and hit me in the head. Pussy ass coward.
billycanty 2 months ago
Off the fuckin' hook! Buddy should have lived to see this guy.
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I hope got had a good lawyer and you own the place now.
charlessavarese 2 months ago
Slick!
charlessavarese 2 months ago
DUDE ITS AWESOME
riceboy287 3 months ago
Pretty fucking impressive for someone who's undergone massive head trauma. I can't even do that without brain damage.
Lateralus03 3 months ago
Dude, you wail !!
mekque 3 months ago
Congrats on not giving up and having such a great recovery. Truly impressive and inspiring!
aaronmathewclem 3 months ago
you get all the respect in the world from me
spoddie 4 months ago
How can he go so fast??? Are his drumsticks light weight or what is his training method?
roger201288 6 months ago
@roger201288 The Moeller Method. Studied with Jim Chapin for 6 years. Get his video and look him up on youtube. It will change your life.
billycanty 6 months ago
Oh god, I remember for my finale exam last year in the high school jazz band I had to do this song, and a drum solo. It was hard!!! This guy has some chops!!!
AfterlifeBlack 6 months ago
Holy crap...I feel very bad for you and what you went through but you definitly got your chops back in this video and I'm sure you're even better now. Great playing especially given what you had to overcome!
Sabrason 6 months ago
that camera is way too slow
MrGretschman69 6 months ago
May I ask what you did at 1:42?
SocietyInverted 7 months ago
Why would anyone down this video? You went through all that an still destroy the drums.... Oh, and I'm pretty sure you have the exact same Hi-hat as me, lol.
SocietyInverted 7 months ago
Your story is amazing... and you can drum this well? It's inspiring to say the least!
Peartnoy518 8 months ago
This is better than I could do
Eyeoftherhino 8 months ago
This just shows that driving, talking, and thinking are all temperate
Jabarichonicles 8 months ago
Brilliant playing, man!
boogie1master 8 months ago
You are really a great drummer and worthy of esteem man. Best wishes from Istanbul.
tdplatypus 8 months ago
Damn, you can't walk, drive or dress yourself but you can drum like that? I gotta say, you're one hell of a drummer man!!!
thebeer006 8 months ago
@thebeer006 Thanks. I can do all those things now. But was in the process of relearning alot when this was recorded. Ive been back playing professionally for a while now.
billycanty 8 months ago
Don't take this the wrong why man but you are better play a drum solo with brain and spinal damage then I am just plan me lol I hope that makes sence.....
drummerkid4ever 9 months ago
your awsome! I tried to do a jazz drum solo yesterday but i messed up and it sounded like crap! Where did u learn to do that?
LilMissPerfect120 9 months ago
You Rock...what a story....Im sorry you had to go thru that.
I think your an insperation periode...and I think you should OWN that freakin bar...! Check out my music "Ruinhayesband"...and I will also check you on FaceBook.
Peace
Joey
ruinhayes2003 9 months ago
You kick ass man, I mean you are a true inspiration to any drummer that has any sense. You were dealt a bad hand and kept on kicking ass. You're not a famous name, but you're still out there playing for the love of the instrument. I wish I had just half the skill of you..
smurfhunterguy 10 months ago
You got a double kick, or are the toms just tuned pretty tight? It's so fast I can't even tell. Great job!
AirmanBeHeader 10 months ago
Nice chops! You need to be a latin jazz player. You would be sick!
EliteSlime 10 months ago
@EliteSlime Thanks! I have done alot of latin jazz in Florida sessions. But I live in South Bend, Indiana now! This is the most non-latin, non- jazz , non- musicial place that I have ever lived. Im lucky that I even have a gig playing top 40 covers in this shit hole musicial void of a town.
billycanty 10 months ago 2
@billycanty move to chi town, bro they need ppl like you
riceboy287 3 months ago
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I've been playing for years, and I only wish I could play that well. Thanks for playing!!!
drumcoveraddict 11 months ago
I've been playing for years, and I only wish I could play that well. Thanks for playing!!!
drumcoveraddict 11 months ago
I'd buy a gun a shoot the stupid bitch in his head
mada1241 11 months ago
The most inspiring drummer alive... Where are you Billy? I am in Cape Coral waiting for your return to the buckingham blues bar... Are you still in Chicago?
-Ryan
borne2rock 11 months ago
Did you file suit against the bar or the guy or anything?
kraaaah 1 year ago
I've been drumming on & off for years and that was possibly the best drumming i've ever seen. Then i read about the cowardly attack on you and what you've gone thru and was astonished to read this came after the attack. Thats amazing man well done.
MrTensweet 1 year ago
If you can play Jazz, you can play anything
LouDogOnTheDrums 1 year ago 2
I thought you sounded good, sir. I thought maybe you were putting us on, because you sounded very good. I usually do not like speed solos, but that was tastefully done. I am a drummer. I also thought you may have done this before you were injured.
genemz5 1 year ago
That was pretty awesome for someone who is bouncing back from getting jumped, which by the way sucks & sorry to hear. I've been in a band or 2 myself & I know the feeling of playing at a bar in front of a few hundred drunk people who couldn't give a shit less if you are there or not. But i am glad to see even after your attack that that has not stopped you one bit from drumming, it's good to see people like you drive on & not let anything stand in their way. Best of luck on future things to come
cjdunn 1 year ago
Wow....from one drummer to anther, I love your style! I think I need to buy Jim chapmin's book!
vondrumenstien 1 year ago
Wow....from one drummer to anther, I love your style! I think I need to buy Jim chapmin's book!
vondrumenstien 1 year ago
Yeah Billy, sorry to hear what you experienced in life, but looking at your video, all I can say as a drummer, you still are amazing and I really liked your grove and fills, and more than that, you are one outstanding person and a real encouragement to not only drummer but to anyone who gave up on life...
My hats of to you, and I wish you all the very best...God Bless and Keep drumming your awesome.. dude...
ironcobra98 1 year ago
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Yeah Billy, sorry to hear what you experienced in life, but looking at your video, all I can say as a drummer, you still are amazing and I really liked your grove and fills, and more than that, you are one outstanding person and a real encouragement to not only drummer but to anyone who gave up on life... My hats of to you, and I wish you all the very best...God Bless and Keep drumming your awesome.. dude...
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ironcobra98 1 year ago
Okay man, this is FANTASTIC. But, I have to say, I have a lot of respect for you just because you relearned to play. Not everyone would do that. You are THE MAN!
ZackPomerleau 1 year ago
Fast, clean, complicated and cool. Excellent. I listen over and over. Great left hand accenting. Good stuff.
wanabe1952 1 year ago
Dam dude! That sucks that you almost died because that guy decided to attack you and much respect for learning it all again!
mikkolindstromisgod 1 year ago
What's the name of the song you were playin here?
MrThajoker1129 1 year ago
Wow. Given your condition, just makes it that much more inspirational.
lordzargoth900 1 year ago
Hey man! Really love your drumming!
AshDrums7 1 year ago
What a great Drummer!
Dream Theater is looking for a new drummer, maybe Bill Canty likes to play with them ^^
Wuselviech 1 year ago
Now that's one tight snare
videocircus 1 year ago
Good job man, I like what I heard, and congrats on your recovery
kurt2rsenjazz 1 year ago
LOL.. powerful!
groovetasty 1 year ago
man dude condition aside that was pretty great :) nice job :)
dlopez341 1 year ago
That is amazing buddy.
ljdcrazy13 1 year ago
wooo!!!! I just did a youtube search for "jazz drumming solo" and this is what I found. Fantastic! :D
EdwardCorona 1 year ago
Man Love U!
you are awsome drummer!
sunwunkong 1 year ago
I'm not into jazz, but I really appreciate the music in this video, all the instruments togheter it's really amazing, and your drum solo man, it was amazing (Y)
metalgirl0 1 year ago
woah. im sry dude for wad happened to u. but ur reali good for a guy who started all over again. u look so much better nw ( ur pearl demon drive review) ! hahas peace:)
Drumzmer555 1 year ago
I think being a jazz drummer is one of the hardests things to do!
hulk101101 1 year ago
if there just have be some 16 triplets double bass then it will groove
golande 1 year ago
i love rock music but im also in the jazz band at school and i like jazz also.but this video is awesome.
sblack71 1 year ago
YOU'RE AWESOME.
ianidinuse 1 year ago
wow you're really good and amazing the drum solo is ....wow and your story i'm sorry that happened and now i'm inspired by you. I don't play the drums but man you have a love for those drums...wow that is beast and i'm going to keep on playing
choujiX 1 year ago
Best handicapped drum solo I have ever seen!
Belanieful 1 year ago
dude! you are amazing! if one day i have half the chops you have! how you do it i have no clue
themegachris1 1 year ago
Excellent video dude, this amazes me how in only a year and half after a very bad accident you recovered this fast..; Even me able i can play what your playing^^
I give you big props for this ;)
P.S.: i'd like to seriously start learning Jazz Drumming, Anyone could advice me where to start,(which tracks to cover etc?) i've been drumming for 3 years so i think i have the basics ^^
Keep on playing Billy :)
xBHDx 1 year ago
@billycanty
i meant about the dudes who fought you
papertowelzftw123 1 year ago
@billycanty
dude wow thats gay.
papertowelzftw123 1 year ago
lol i can really appreaciate that drumming ALOT like fuck wow but that music is so poofy, that bass line thing and random guitar solo shit....i can't stand it. soz if anyone here really loves it but as any drummer would understand all people like different styles and play different styles. just how it is.
tjdrummer13 1 year ago
@tjdrummer13 you should try and give jazz a chance. There are alot of sick jazz musicians out there that will inspire you. Check out Steve Coleman.
billycanty 1 year ago 11
@billycanty sure, i'll have a look.
tjdrummer13 1 year ago
@billycanty like buddy rich c: , i really like jazz , and i like ur drumming a lot pretty nice
97330034 1 year ago
@tjdrummer13 What's wrong with you? If you were a real drummer you would appreciate jazz. I used to hate jazz as well, but then i got into jazz drumming, which made me want to play jazz a lot. And that "poofy" music is actually pretty tough to play.. so yeah. lol
Qalstootel 1 year ago
@tjdrummer13 thats the beauty of jazz. love it or hate it :)
timotje25 1 year ago
@tjdrummer13 Improv in real time is fucking hard mate. Jazz drumming is technically much harder than rock. Rock is all 4/4 time....not jazz. Way more insane.
Antiks72 1 year ago
@tjdrummer13 jazz bass lines are insanely complex, and jazz is all about improvised soloing. Only sounds poofy to people who don't know how to listen. The beauty of jazz lies in the crazy complex chord layouts, which are often much darker than the 4-6 bar phrases of major and minor chords that rock uses. shredding over 4 chords is easy. composing a melody on the fly over 12-20 bar phrases w/ chords that aren't so obvious is what puts jazz on a whole other level. Also: great solo billy
timmytankTK 11 months ago
Very good! I just stumbled upon your channel recently and subscribed.. I really like your style. I thank God he gifted you and now you are sharing it with the rest of us. Keep it up dude, your story and playing are an inspiration to us all !
ozricus 1 year ago
Oh. My. God.
iwreckriots 1 year ago
i would be happy if i could play the half of it man..you are great..
kwdwn 1 year ago
thats was fucking amazing!
272Christopher 1 year ago
wow. ur story is amazing and ur a better drummer than me! lol so what was the motive for the attack? or was the guy just really drunk? anyways, great job, and keep playing! God bless =)
FrieLegos 1 year ago
SUPER... i really enjoyed it.
djsport72 1 year ago
dude you are absolutely incredible,
you're an inspiration!
steadyeddymaxi154 1 year ago
You are amazing. Why did that man attack you?
comicfan444 2 years ago 2
Two drunk dumbasses had a issue with the singer in my band. They jumped him after our show. I broke up the fight. One of them jumped me from behind and then attacked me again later outside from behind again with a barstool. What a pussy! Both times he didn't have the balls to stand up to me face to face.
billycanty 2 years ago 3
Then he was not a man.
wildgreenone 1 year ago
@billycanty
=O fucking pussies...
btw you're a fuckin sweet drummer mate, keep going \m/ \m/
indianbadass4568 11 months ago
@billycanty I know This will sound cheesy but: YOU ARE A MOt** Fu* MAN WITH HUGE B*LLS to stand up on your feet and retake the path!!! You are great!! you are an inspiration.
jamcarolita 10 months ago
you have mad chops and coordination
bostonquints 2 years ago
Very cool. Jazz drumming is like a foreign language within drumming to me. and that sounded brilliant
WTP2k 2 years ago
they seemed to enjoy ur drum solo, i could here a few ppl shouting.
ur awesome!!!!!!
zoofyjr 2 years ago
dude,
your a killer.
macben17 2 years ago
killer
vgpa09 2 years ago
condition or not this is great
a2snokid 2 years ago
wow, amazing.
i can't even play half as well as you.
ianidinuse 2 years ago
Im a 61 yr old drummer who has played most of my life and dude...you got it goin ON~~~
Regardless of what life has dished out to you...you have perservered * however you spell that word* and here is one old cat who loved what you played...Smokin Hot ~~~
kc5tng 2 years ago 14
Great playing BILLY good to see you are overcomming the obstacles I can relate as I was In a car accideny in 2000 luckily not as serious as yours sounds I had to re evolve my enire playing since then
YES bars can be a pain I always have a pair of PWB Aluminu,m sticks just in case.
I hope you get a good settlement
God Bless
Tim
TimWaterson 2 years ago
Of all the drummers I have ever watched, listened to, or learned from, you have chewed up and spit out every single one of them. You are one of my greatest inspirations and I cant think of what I wouldnt give to meet you. Thanks for all of the inspiration, and keep making those crazy beats!
God bless.
PAPAJakeW00T 2 years ago
This is osm uve got very good rhythm
were did u go wrong?
XD
SulkingSerpent 2 years ago
Where did I go wrong? Playing I a shit cover band in a shit bar for too many years. I do play bars anymore since I was hurt in 2005. Unless it's original and national act at a respected establishment. I rather teach drums and make twice the money in an hour instead of playing other peoples shit for $100.00 a night to a bunch of annoying drunks who don't care that your even on stage.
That almost got me killed. I still am in physical therapy from my injury!
billycanty 2 years ago
you are truly amazing. playing with your heart, that's the spirit! thank you :)
t12345t123 2 years ago
if we consider your condition, you did a great job dude. I appreciate it! Im also a drummer and I think you are quite good, especially in your condition.
android31 2 years ago
truly inspiring
srm5436 2 years ago
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Hi there. I was wondering, why would anyone want to watch this video, and why would you even want to upload it in the first place?
First of all, your coordination is terrible. And second of all you lost the beat like 5 times.
C'mon man, get some sence and stop using bandwidth for terrible videos as this.
Sincerely, Bear.
bearhere1991 2 years ago
Did you even read the description? Either way you're a troll or an asshole.
BlikeNave 2 years ago
Bro, its slimy fucks like you that make my spine shift and my blood boil.
NickDrummer7793 2 years ago
are you expecting some sort of an answer?....
czervick212 2 years ago
@czervick212
nah not really just i dont like trolls like
bearhere1991, but no not really
TribeKilla7 2 years ago
You really suck, this man is very cool, and you giving that comment, and why you say it?, you dont really know about the drums, only people like you have that comment
ReyWaffles 2 years ago
No, you need to get some sense, learn how to spell, & you need to stop sayin' that kinda crap about people, especially since he's handicapped, I bet you couldn't play that good if you were in 100% top physical condition
jrt88fan 2 years ago
@bearhere1991 because he is nearly disabled?
JamesTheWench 2 years ago
dude, you did that handicapped? you are an insperation.
benjowdude 2 years ago
dude for being handicapped and to be able to do that you are beyond amazing! there are many drums who have no disabilities at all and cant play half as well as that. great job keep it up!
treos26 2 years ago
This is one of the best drum solos I've ever seen. No joke.
uraniumgrenade 2 years ago
hey man nice video it is very good and im not just saying that coz u got attacked it is very good nice rolls and fills and the solo part outstnding man ps.. im very sori about u getting attacked the guy who hurt u kan go hell
bananajuuice 2 years ago
Very nice!!
bgggbb 2 years ago
took 3 years working the drums. playing death metal. recently became interested in jazz. and I think your story is a true inspiration. and your playing! you're great!
forgiveness for the translation. I did it with the google translator.
I wish you the best.
From Argentina
g0nza696 2 years ago 3
Very good man
Ive been drumming to heavy stuff like the rev in avenged sevenfold
but im going to try to learn to jazz solo like this
way to go man!
GRE3NWITHENVY 2 years ago
Billy, you´re one of the best! I don´t know who could say that´s not true.
We should learn from people like you.
Thank you
lalmejaebria 2 years ago
Billy, I am a drummer myself and have been since I was 6 years old. This is fantastic work and you have a truly inspiring story. You have a unique and very advanced talent. Keep rockin, and God bless you
Jrod44Dezz 2 years ago
What I see here is 100% talent.
I've been playing drums for almost two years now, and I'm not eaven CLOSE to this. I know I'm not the right person to say this, as I've never experienced such thing as that, but KEEP FIGHTING. You've reached grand heights, despite the fact that you recieved (I'm sorry if I'm wrong) some kind of brain injury.
It's people like you that shows that no matter how hard you fall, you'll have to shrug it off and get back up. You are and will for evere be my #1 idol!
hackhenk 2 years ago
you're kidding about the injury, right? that was one of the most amizing, and consistent, jazz solos i've ever heard. it was pretty tight bro. keep it up. glad to know you didnt succumb to depression and youre still out there
N14Kk 2 years ago
It's true but in the past. I wasn't about to let some piece of shit take my ability to play drums away.
billycanty 2 years ago
@billycanty Great to hear that bro and hope you're still jammin'. I still watch this video when I come across youtube. It still inspires and amazes the hell outta me
N14Kk 6 months ago
hey billy good work it is me U2plan
u2plan 2 years ago
awesome!!
akemp1993 2 years ago
great solo
dasanb 2 years ago
good luck man
russhurley 2 years ago
hear the drummer get wicked
russhurley 2 years ago
dude awsome solo snares real nice and poppy but dam dude why did he just attack you? that would be horrible but im learning drums and i think your learning drums from the second you pick the sticks up you dont really stop
ryan79ryan 2 years ago
He actually attacked my singer and I broke up the fight. That's when it all went to shit for me.
billycanty 2 years ago
Awesome
steinarey 2 years ago
Is the song actually supposed to be John Coltran's Impressions with a different stylistic approach, or is the head, or background, supposed to be based on it like Lester Leaps In is based on I've got music?
maccadiodrums 2 years ago
Impressions
billycanty 2 years ago
WOAH why were you attacked so savagely? Anyways keep on keepin on man. You're a wicked player!!
Antom1234 2 years ago
dude, ur my inspiration
leedrunken 2 years ago
A real lesson, in more ways than one! Walking, talking and dressing myself? Nah, they can wait...tell me more about those 'drumstick' things! Love it!
KungFuJunky 2 years ago 2
damn brilliant!!! even though I havn't sufferd any injuries, exept my wrist wich won't move correctyl anymore, I could not play like that for thousend years! amazing!
Kenkalusikka 2 years ago
Congrats, man!
Awesome spirit and playing!!!
alesplatfire 2 years ago
fuckin dynamite. congrats
ttruhlar 2 years ago
that was insane!!! 5/5
xthatx90sxshowx 2 years ago
Great man, way to overcome all that. Great character
urgenc 2 years ago
Thanks dude. But I have to be honest. For the lat two years, I've been a whiney little pussy. After dealing with the emotional tole that this has brought on me I have unknowingly became a hateful whiney little bitch. " poor me, I have a disability." Anyway if there is anything that I can teach from this experience, it is to love your life and give thanks every day to what you have. Love yourself and practice hard. It WILL pay off. Finally, No one can break you, if you believe in yourself.
billycanty 2 years ago
if i get hit in the head with a stool and fall down some stairs will i be that good? im getting my first set soon, any advice?
satinsspell 2 years ago
Great! Keep it up!
PullerPranke 2 years ago
There's nothing more hardcore than jazz drums!
DrummersRock23 2 years ago 3
damn, from 2:10 till the end of the video is awesome!!! great solo!!
how long have you been playing drums?
I've started just 2 weeks ago and I hope I can play solos like this...
congratulations dude
Gustavrum 2 years ago
Cool! Watch and learn from all the old cats. Then learn from all of the modern monsters like vinne, Thomas Lang , mike mangini, etc. Then forget all of it and BE YOURSELF! If anyone tells you to do it like so and so. Tell them to fuck offf!
billycanty 2 years ago
Billy, hope the shocking story in the info about this clip wasn't true. If it was - I'm very glad all is in the past and you are safe and sound. All the best!
drumdigger 2 years ago
you are amazing, real great playing man!
definite respect!!!
sam93mx 2 years ago 2
that solo was the best i've ever heard. it tops any hardcore rock, metal, or any other music drum solo ever.
uwishuwerme14 2 years ago
This is the most hardass video on youtube if it's taken in context.
GassyMaskz 2 years ago
respect, Mr Canty, respect.
vetdiver 2 years ago 3
Great!
nordemoniac 2 years ago 2
just favorited ur vid.. amazing solo, great swing, and enormous courage.. respect!
asalamale 2 years ago 3
Amazing, you're a real inspiration and a brilliant drummer.
hazzpwnage 2 years ago 2
that was actually one of the sickest solos I've ever heard, I mean when it comes to just going mad! great stuff :)
specialness16 2 years ago 2
the chops sound fine not all over the place in my opnion
specialness16 2 years ago
as soon as you recover you should go stab that bitch
plus your playing is awesome, keep up the good work.
InsurrectionistHive 2 years ago 2
Very good.
mauvli 2 years ago
once in a while i come back to watch this vid :) love your playin dude :) it's an inspiration! keep it up!
cubozoid 2 years ago
Thank You
billycanty 2 years ago
youre my favorite jazz drummer. let me know if and when you play in vegas i'll come see you
assafwak9 2 years ago
Dont think id have the willpower to do what you did man, all the respect in the world to you, and amazing drumming.
UncleJules93 2 years ago 2
well despite that attack man, your drumming is really remarkable i must say :) keep it up. btw, in your vid are you improvising? like wad they call jazz comping?
blight4hire 2 years ago