Jojo Mayer - European clinic tour 2011 in HD [5/5]

Jojo Mayer's incredible performance at Session Music Frankfurt [15.04.2011]. This was the last day of his drumclinic-tour through Germany together with Mike Portnoy.

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[sempthegreat]

How do they even dare to pair Jojo Mayer with Mike Portnoy on a clinic tour? I guess it's because Mike Portnoy cleans Jojo's drums, wash his clothes and makes him dinner.. I knew his place was in the kitchen!

[indiscipline]

@sempthegreat i'm sorry to disillsusion you but if one of these two drummers behaves like a real star, then it's portnoy. he really was an arrogant prick that day (just an autograph session), letting his fans wait 90 minutes before he showed up since he was at burger king across the street. But Jojo is the man, a really nice and relaxed guy

[sempthegreat]

@indiscipline What I meant was that Portnoy can't match Jojo in any way. But glad you made that comment. Proves me right about his attitude aswell.

[indiscipline]

@sempthegreat well, no misunderstanding at all - I just wanted to emphasize portnoy's asshole coefficient that day. there's obviously no need to discuss who eats whom for breakfast... ;-)

have a nice day

[Thomlistentoslayer]

and here is 5!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[indiscipline]

@Thomlistentoslayer well done my young padawan, well done...

[a9jw8]

Nah he cheated, those can't be REAL hands.

[Uaarkson]

Wouldn't be surprised if this guy was a junkie. You can play some pretty serious shit when you're numb on dope. Trust me.

[limeyamos]

is john davis playing with him here? or is it atrack?

[tooldrummer]

@metalmike83 Because the best have played for more than one fucking band! They are the ones who have spent their lives mastering the instrument, 1000s of hours practice trying to reach perfection. They are sought after by the top artists and producers in the world. Playing a DT song does not qualify you to be in the league of the greats. Yes they could all play DT songs, Vinnie especially. Have you even SEEN Vinnie play drums?! Jesus. Get your head out of MPs ass already.

[Samsgarden]

Rhythm is so much more fulfilling then endless soloing.

Circus drummers take note.

[mariorossipuzza]

what's that holed-circle thing on his LEFT snare?

[Paradiddleye]

Why the people still doing these bullshits comparisons of who is better?

Mike Portnoy is genius, Jojo Mayer is genius and I bet that the both are not giving a fuck about this competitive stuff with each other, they're focused in do MUSIC, and that's what it matters at all.

And man, they play differents music styles, why the hell are you comparing?

[metalmike83]

@tooldrummer Why shouldn't we consider Portnoy in league with the best? I mean, Virgil made a mistake during one of Portnoy's songs when trying out for Dream Theater. I honestly can't see Weckl able to play Dream Theater songs at all. Or Steve Smith. Or Vinnie. Explain why if they are so much better. I can play a double stroke roll better than Portnoy. I therefore am automatically a better drummer, right?

[tooldrummer]

@metalmike83 Oh so Portnoy is now as good as Weckl, Vinnie, Steve Smith and Virgil?! Those guys are literally part of the drumming elite. They are world class players. You are so painfully deluded it's almost laughable. Wake the fuck up man. Seriously.

[metalmike83]

@tooldrummer Furthermore, double bass drumming is extremely important in most rock and fusion drummers playing. Dave Weckl, Vinnie, Steve Smith, Virgil Donati and Gavin Harrison all use double pedals very effectively and are all at equals (or perhaps in Gavin's case) a bit better than Mike Portnoy. I simply cannot fathom how you can claim Jojo is better when he can't cover Portnoy's material. Granted, the same can be said about Portnoy covering Jojo's material.

[metalmike83]

@tooldrummer Gavin Harrison is the only drummer you mentioned who I actually feel is superior to Portnoy. I mean, he can do everything Portnoy can do except with more fluidity. Plus, he is more versatile. However, this does not diqualify Portnoy as a top rock/metal drummer and he is still leagues above the other guys you mentioned. I'm not even sure where you're getting your information from, you seem to be just spouting garbage instead of refuting me with actual facts.