Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher!
374 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsLive From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! is a series of conversations with legendary drummers and Music Industry icons, hosted by drummer and music industry veteran, John DeChristopher, drawing from his five decades in the Music Industry. Created in 2020, and ranked BEST Drum Podcast, "Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher" gives the audience an insider's view that only John can offer. And no drummers are harmed during any shows!
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E189: Remembering Freddie Gruber With Special Guests! Part 2
April 19, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBIn Part 2 of Remembering Freddie Gruber, the stories and laughs continue as we reminisce about our friend and legendary drum guru, Freddie Gruber. I'm joined by Jim Keltner, Steve Smith, Dave Weckl, Adam Nussbaum, Bruce Becker, David Bronson, Jay Dittamo, Don Lombardi, Rob Wallis and Colin Schofield. We share some hilarious and poignant stories of Freddie. So come along for the ride and please subscribe! Be sure to check out Remembering Freddie Gruber Part 1 https://youtu.be/dU5xQlYP20Y?si...
E188: Remembering Freddie Gruber With Special Guests! Part 1
April 16, 2024 02:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBI'm joined by an incredible group of legendary drummers and friends, as we remember drum guru to the stars, the one and only, Freddie Gruber. Jim Keltner, Vinnie Colaiuta, Steve Smith, Dave Weckl, Adam Nussbaum, Bruce Becker, Mark Schulman, David Bronson, Jay Dittamo, Don Lombardi, Rob Wallis and Colin Schofield. We share some wonderful and often hilarious stories of Freddie. So come along for the ride and please subscribe! Stay tuned for Part 2 coming soon! Live From My Drum Room T-shirts...
E187: Live From My Drum Room With Chad Gracey!
April 10, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBMy guest is Chad Gracey - drummer and founding member of "LIVE." Chad and I discuss his stellar drumming on the band's hugely successful record "Throwing Copper" released 30 years ago this month. We do a deep dive into the recording process, songwriting, and Chad's approach to creating tasteful and supportive drum parts. We discussed his drumming on "All Over You," "Selling The Drama" and "Lightning Crashes." We also talked about Chad's podcast, "The Gracious Two" (link below). So come along...
Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! T-shirts Available Now!
April 06, 2024 19:00 - 1 minute - 956 KBHey everyone! I'm celebrating four years of "Live From My Drum Room" with my official Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! t-shirt! Made of 60% cotton/40% polyester for a soft and comfortable fit! Available in XS-XXL. $25 including shipping in the contiguous USA. For orders outside the US, I would need to calculate shipping. Pay with Venmo and remember to include your size AND your mailing address. Venmo address: @John-DeChristopher-2. For questions, email me at: livefrommydru...
E186: Jeff Porcaro's 70th Birthday with Robyn Flans and Gary Katz!
April 02, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBA special episode in honor of Jeff Porcaro's 70th birthday! I'm joined by Robyn Flans, author of "Moments In Time: Jeff Porcaro Stories" available through Hudson Music, and legendary Steely Dan producer, Gary Katz! Gary shared some wonderful stories about Jeff, including the first time he met Jeff and David Paich when they were brought in to record "Night By Night" for Steely Dan's "Pretzel Logic" album. We also played a few of Jeff's many incredible recordings, and much more! So come along ...
E185: Live From My Drum Room With Zach Alford!
March 26, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBMy guest is Zack Alford! Zack and I do a deep dive into his long and stellar career, including The B-52s, Bruce Springsteen, David Bowie, Billy Joel, Gwen Stefani, The Psychedelic Furs and more! Lots of great stories and we play one of Billy Joel's tracks Zack played on, "All About Soul" So come along for the ride and please subscribe! Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! is a series of conversations with legendary drummers and Music Industry icons, hosted by drummer and music i...
E185: Live From My Drum Room With Zack Alford!
March 26, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBMy guest is Zack Alford! Zack and I do a deep dive into his long and stellar career, including The B-52s, Bruce Springsteen, David Bowie, Billy Joel, Gwen Stefani, The Psychedelic Furs and more! Lots of great stories and we play one of Billy Joel's tracks Zack played on, "All About Soul" So come along for the ride and please subscribe! Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! is a series of conversations with legendary drummers and Music Industry icons, hosted by drummer and music i...
E184: The Best Of Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! Vol. 1
March 19, 2024 19:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBAs I approach the 4th anniversary of Live From My Drum Room and close in on 200 episodes, I've put together a "Best Of" show with clips from episodes going back as far as 2020. My guests include Stan Lynch, Gary Mallaber, Micky Curry, Steve Gadd, Vinnie Colaiuta, Rick Marotta, Andy Newmark, Jim Keltner, Joe Vitale, Simon Kirke, Kenney Jones, Dave Mattacks, Charley Drayton, Pete Thomas, Shawn Pelton, Anton Fig, Aaron Comess, Cathy Rich, Steve Smith, Danny Seraphine, Denny Tedesco, Shane Kinne...
E184: Best Of Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! Vol. 1
March 19, 2024 19:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBAs I approach the 4th anniversary of Live From My Drum Room and close in on 200 episodes, I've put together a "Best Of" show with clips from episodes going back as far as 2020. It's a mixed bag of fun and laughs and not in chronological order. My guests include Stan Lynch, Gary Mallaber, Micky Curry, Steve Gadd, Vinnie Colaiuta, Rick Marotta, Andy Newmark, Jim Keltner, Joe Vitale, Simon Kirke, Kenney Jones, Dave Mattacks, Charley Drayton, Pete Thomas, Shawn Pelton, Anton Fig, Aaron Comess, C...
E183: Live From My Drum Room With David Uosikkinen!
March 12, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBMy guest is drummer, producer and a founding member of "The Hooters," David Uosikkinen! David and I discuss how he became interested in music, The Beatles on Ed Sullivan and becoming a drummer. Playing in bands as a teenager and ultimately forming "The Hooters" in 1980, recording their first major label release "Nervous Night" and its subsequent success, performing at Live AID in their hometown of Philadelphia 1985, the influence of MTV and much more! We also talk about David's project, "In ...
E182: Live From My Drum Room With Denny Fongheiser!
March 05, 2024 22:00 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBMy guest is drummer, producer and composer, Denny Fongheiser! Denny talks about moving from his home in the San Francisco Bay area to Los Angeles at age 20 and breaking into the LA session scene in the 1980s. We talk about Denny's exquisite drumming on Tracy Chapman's 1988 debut record, her smash hit, "Fast Car" and his appearance with Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs on the 2024 Grammy Awards and much more! So come along for the ride and thanks for watching! Please subscribe! Denny's website:...
E181: Joel Selvin - "Drums & Demons: The Tragic Journey Of Jim Gordon."
February 26, 2024 22:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBMy guest is Joel Selvin, author of "Drums & Demons: The Tragic Journey Of Jim Gordon" available Feb 27th on Diversion Books. Joel and I do a deep-dive into the incredible and prolific career of legendary drummer, Jim Gordon, as well as the tragic circumstances of his mental illness. So come along for the ride and please subscribe! The songs played during the show are: Layla and Bell Bottom Blues (Derek & The Dominos), What Is Life (George Harrison), The Rockford Files TV show theme (Mike Po...
E180: TrackTalk With Andy Newmark!
February 21, 2024 03:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBLegendary drummer Andy Newmark and I do deep-dive into three of his iconic recordings: Carly Simon's "Anticipation," Gary Wright's "Love Is Alive," and John Lennon's "Nobody Told Me." So come along for the ride and please subscribe! Contact Andy - e-mail: [email protected] telephone: +44 1227 750 139 (United Kingdom) "Live From My Drum Room" is hosted by drummer and music industry veteran, John DeChristopher, and is a series of intimate "conversations" with legendary drummers and m...
E179: 60th Anniversary of The Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show!
February 14, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBI'm joined by friends and legendary drummers Jim Keltner, Andy Newmark, Joe Vitale, Stan Lynch and Kenny Aronoff, to celebrate and discuss that historic evening when The Beatles made their first US appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, February 9, 1964. An estimated 73 million people tuned in that night that changed popular music, pop culture and America. Beatlemania, The Beatle Boom and the influence it had on kids wanting to play music and join a band. So come along for the ride and please s...
E178: Celebrating Hal Blaine's 95th Birthday!
February 07, 2024 19:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBHal Blaine's recording credits are simply staggering. Hal would have turned 95 on Feb 5th, 2024 - he passed away on March 11, 2019 at age 90. I'm joined by Jim Keltner, Don Randi, Denny Tedesco, Clem Burke, Dennis Diken and Don Lombardi, to celebrate Hal Blaine's 95th Birthday and share memories and stories of our dear friend. Hal Blaine wiki page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hal_Blaine Come along for the ride and please subscribe! "Live From My Drum Room" is hosted by drummer and music...
E177: TrackTalk: Rick Marotta on "Breakdown Dead Ahead"
February 02, 2024 14:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBIn this episode of TrackTalk, Rick Marotta and I do a deep dive into his driving shuffle in Boz Scaggs' "Breakdown Dead Ahead." So come along for the ride and please subscribe to my YouTube channel! "Live From My Drum Room" is hosted by drummer and music industry veteran, John DeChristopher, and is a series of intimate "conversations" with legendary drummers and music industry friends, drawing from John's five decades in the music industry. Ranked "Best Drum Podcast," it's a peek behind th...
E176: TrackTalk: Myron Grombacher on "All Fired Up" "Shadows of the Night" & "Invincible."
January 26, 2024 01:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBIn this episode of TrackTalk, Myron Grombacher discusses his playing on Pat Benatar's "All Fired Up" Shadows of the Night" and "Invincible." Come along for the ride and please subscribe! Watch the entire episode: https://youtu.be/It7sQRms6b8?si=DdH15xLsgYxDwFMy "Live From My Drum Room" is hosted by drummer and music industry veteran, John DeChristopher, and is a series of intimate "conversations" with legendary drummers and music industry friends, drawing from John's five decades in the m...
E176: TrackTalk: Myron Grombacher on "All Fired Up" "Shadows Of The Night" & "Invincible."
January 26, 2024 01:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBIn this episode of TrackTalk, Myron Grombacher discusses his playing on Pat Benatar's "All Fired Up" Shadows Of The Night" and "Invincible." Come along for the ride and please subscribe! Watch the entire episode: https://youtu.be/It7sQRms6b8?si=DdH15xLsgYxDwFMy "Live From My Drum Room" is hosted by drummer and music industry veteran, John DeChristopher, and is a series of intimate "conversations" with legendary drummers and music industry friends, drawing from John's five decades in the m...
E175: TrackTalk: Tris Imboden on "Footloose" & "I'm Alright"
January 18, 2024 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBThis episode of TrackTalk is an excerpt from Live From My Drum Room With Tris Imboden. In this episode, we do a deep-dive into two of Kenny Loggins' biggest hits that Tris recorded: "Footloose" and "I'm Alright." Tris shares insights on each song, including him singing the bridge on the "live" version of "I'm Alright" which is included, along with "Footloose." So come along for the ride and please subscribe to my channel! Watch the entire episode of Live From My Drum Room With Tris Imboden...
E174: Live From My Drum Room - "Gadd: A Life In Time"
January 11, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBIn this episode, we do a deep dive into Hudson Music's retrospective on Steve Gadd, "Gadd: A Life In Time." My guests are the legendary Steve Gadd himself, along with Rob Wallis and Joe Bergamini of Hudson Music. Rob and Joe share insights on the development of the book, which includes interviews, song transcriptions, never before-seen-photos and much more! Also some of Steve's iconic recordings with commentary from Steve. So come along for the ride! Please Subscribe! Order the book: https...
E44: Live From My Drum Room With Dave DiCenso (Lost Episode!)!
January 09, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBThis episode aired live/was recorded on June 22, 2021 and due to audio issues, it was never released as a podcast (only available on YouTube. ) However, I feel the content in Dave's episode is too good not to release as a podcast, even with the echo, so here it is! My guest is drummer, educator, author and composer, Dave DiCenso! We talk about Dave's incredible career including his years touring with Josh Groban and Hiromi. His work as an educator and author, teaching at Berklee College of...
E173: Live From My Drum Room With Adam Deitch!
January 04, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBMy guest is four-time grammy nominated drummer, composer, arranger and producer, Adam Deitch. Adam and I do a deep dive into his creative process for composing and recording. Growing up immersed in music, where both parents are drummers. His bands "Lettuce" "The Adam Deitch Quartet" and their latest release "Roll The Tape" his work and collaborations with John Scofield, his online drum lessons "Deitch Academy" and much more! So come along for the ride! Adam's website: https://www.deitchbea...
E172: A Tour of My Drum Room, Vintage Drums and Music Memorabilia!
December 30, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBClosing out 2023 with a tour of my drum room and memorabilia. A look at my vintage drum collection, along with some background on each kit. And a look at the various memorabilia, Gold and Platinum Records and more, I've accumulated from my years working in the Drum Industry. Please excuse any audio glitches as the show was streamed live on Facebook with my iPhone. So come along for the ride and please subscribe! https://linktr.ee/live_from_my_drum_room www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherL...
E139: Christmas Holiday Show! WARNING: CONTAINS DRUMMERS!
December 22, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBMy annual Christmas Holiday show where I invite a bunch of my drummer friends to drop in, and I never know exactly who's going to show up. The show was "live" so there were a few "warts," but it's always a lot of laughs! My guests were a literal who's who of drumming, including Aynsley Dunbar, Mike Mangini, Robyn Flans, Eddie Tuduri, Simon Phillips, Jimmy Chamberlin, Rob Wallis, Anton Fig, Dave Mattacks, Rick Marotta, Jack Bruno, Joe Vitale, Steve Gadd, Charley Drayton, Jim Keltner, Dennis C...
E171: 2023 Christmas Holiday Show! WARNING: CONTAINS DRUMMERS!
December 22, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBMy annual Christmas Holiday show where I invite a bunch of my drummer friends to drop in, and I never know exactly who's going to show up. The show was "live" so there were a few "warts," but it's always a lot of laughs! My guests were a literal who's who of drumming, including Aynsley Dunbar, Mike Mangini, Robyn Flans, Eddie Tuduri, Simon Phillips, Jimmy Chamberlin, Rob Wallis, Anton Fig, Dave Mattacks, Rick Marotta, Jack Bruno, Joe Vitale, Steve Gadd, Charley Drayton, Jim Keltner, Dennis C...
E138: Eric Leiderman - Producing Late Night with Seth Meyers!
December 08, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBMy guest is two-time Emmy nominated Producer for Late Night with Seth Meyers, Eric Leiderman! Eric is also a writer, a drummer, and the architect behind the rotating drummers on Late Night with Seth Meyers. In this episode we talk about Eric's formative years as a drummer, including playing gigs at age 10 and eventually being a pro drummer, to making the transition to working in television. Eric offers great insight into his job as producer for Late Night with Seth Meyers and much more! Co...
E170: Live From My Drum Room With Eric Leiderman!
December 08, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBMy guest is two-time Emmy nominated Producer for Late Night with Seth Meyers, Eric Leiderman! Eric is also a writer, a drummer, and the architect behind the rotating drummers on Late Night with Seth Meyers. In this episode we talk about Eric's formative years as a drummer, including playing gigs at age 10 and eventually being a pro drummer, to making the transition to working in television. Eric offers great insight into his job as producer for Late Night with Seth Meyers and much more! Co...
E137: Daxx Nielsen of Cheap Trick!
December 01, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBMy guest is Daxx Nielsen, drummer for legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, Cheap Trick! Daxx talks about growing up in a musical family, playing with his own original band Harmony Riley, moving to LA and getting the gig with legendary guitarist Dick Dale, touring with Brandi Carlile and joining Cheap Trick in 2010. We breakdown the track "You Got It Going On" and talk about Cheap Trick's 50 Anniversary in 2024, balancing family life and touring and much more! Come along for the ri...
E169: Live From My Drum Room With Daxx Nielsen!
December 01, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBMy guest is Daxx Nielsen, drummer for legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, Cheap Trick! Daxx talks about growing up in a musical family, playing with his own original band Harmony Riley, moving to LA and getting the gig with legendary guitarist Dick Dale, touring with Brandi Carlile and joining Cheap Trick in 2010. We breakdown the track "You Got It Going On" and talk about Cheap Trick's 50 Anniversary in 2024, balancing family life and touring and much more! Come along for the ri...
E136: Phil Ehart - The Heartbeat of Kansas!
November 21, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBMy guest is the great Phil Ehart, drummer and founding member of the legendary band, "Kansas." We do a deep dive into the history and genesis of Kansas, as they celebrate their 50th anniversary! Phil shares some never-before-told stories of their early years, and shares some great insight into their amazing success and longevity. We also discuss Phil's incredible drum part for "Carry On Wayward Son" and play the track! Come along for the ride! Please subscribe! https://linktr.ee/live_from...
E168: Phil Ehart - The Heartbeat of Kansas!
November 21, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBMy guest is the great Phil Ehart, drummer and founding member of the legendary band, "Kansas." We do a deep dive into the history and genesis of Kansas, as they celebrate their 50th anniversary! Phil shares some never-before-told stories of their early years, and shares some great insight into their amazing success and longevity. We also discuss Phil's incredible drum part for "Carry On Wayward Son" and play the track! Come along for the ride! Please subscribe! https://linktr.ee/live_from...
E135: Live From My Drum Room With Ricky Fataar!
November 15, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBMy guest is drummer and mutli-instrumentalist, the great Ricky Fataar! We do a deep dive into Ricky's long and incredible career, including the The Flames, The Beach Boys, the Rutles and Bonnie Raitt. We play a few songs which exemplify Ricky's deep groove, incredible feel and beautiful musicality. Come along for the ride! https://linktr.ee/live_from_my_drum_room www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom
E167: Live From My Drum Room With Ricky Fataar!
November 15, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBMy guest is drummer and mutli-instrumentalist, the great Ricky Fataar! We do a deep dive into Ricky's long and incredible career, including the The Flames, The Beach Boys, the Rutles and Bonnie Raitt. We play a few songs which exemplify Ricky's deep groove, incredible feel and beautiful musicality. Come along for the ride! https://linktr.ee/live_from_my_drum_room www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom
E134: Roger Guth of Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band!
November 01, 2023 19:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBJohn's guest is drummer and songwriter Roger Guth, best known for his 34 years playing drums for Jimmy Buffett and his Coral Reefer Band. Roger talks about how he began working with Jimmy in 1989, collaborating as a songwriter, playing with Paul McCartney on "My Gummies Just Kicked In" his solo jazz projects and much more! Watch the behind the scenes video https://youtu.be/PU-eJWPXhr8?si=k5ITXfmLAAloPBo2 Come along for the ride and please subscribe! https://linktr.ee/live_from_my_drum_r...
E166: Roger Guth of Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band!
November 01, 2023 19:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBJohn's guest is drummer and songwriter Roger Guth, best known for his 34 years playing drums for Jimmy Buffett and his Coral Reefer Band. Roger talks about how he began working with Jimmy in 1989, collaborating as a songwriter, playing with Paul McCartney on "My Gummies Just Kicked In" his solo jazz projects and much more! Watch the behind the scenes video https://youtu.be/PU-eJWPXhr8?si=k5ITXfmLAAloPBo2 Come along for the ride and please subscribe! https://linktr.ee/live_from_my_drum_r...
E165: TrackTalk: Joe Vitale on "Southern Cross"
October 27, 2023 19:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBIn this episode of TrackTalk, Joe Vitale and I do a deep dive into Crosby Stills & Nash's iconic track, "Southern Cross." Joe breaks down his drum part and gives us an insiders view on Stephen Stills' beautiful composition and how the song came together on tour. And much more! Come along for the ride! https://linktr.ee/live_from_my_drum_room www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom
TrackTalk: Joe Vitale on CSN's "Southern Cross"
October 27, 2023 19:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBIn this episode of TrackTalk, Joe Vitale and I do a deep dive into Crosby Stills & Nash's iconic track, "Southern Cross." Joe breaks down his drum part and gives us an insiders view on Stephen Stills' beautiful composition and how the song came together on tour. And much more! Come along for the ride! https://linktr.ee/live_from_my_drum_room www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom
E133: Live From My Drum Room With Max Weinberg!
October 19, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBMy guest is legendary drummer Max Weinberg of Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band! In this episode we discuss Max's audition for Bruce & The E Street Band in August of 1974. What it's like to be approaching 50 years with Bruce. His 16 years as bandleader for Conan O'Brien on The Late Show and The Tonight Show, Max's son, Jay Weinberg, the drummer for Slipknot, his fantastic book, "The Big Beat" scheduled to be re-released in 2024, his drumming influences Buddy Rich, Hal Blaine, DJ Fontana....
E133: Max Weinberg - The Big Beat For Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band!
October 19, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBMy guest is legendary drummer Max Weinberg of Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band! In this episode we discuss Max's audition for Bruce & The E Street Band in August of 1974. What it's like to be approaching 50 years with Bruce. His 16 years as bandleader for Conan O'Brien on The Late Show and The Tonight Show, Max's son, Jay Weinberg, the drummer for Slipknot, his fantastic book, "The Big Beat" scheduled to be re-released in 2024, his drumming influences Buddy Rich, Hal Blaine, DJ Fontana....
E164: Max Weinberg - The Big Beat of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band!
October 19, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBMy guest is legendary drummer Max Weinberg of Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band! In this episode we discuss Max's audition for Bruce & The E Street Band in August of 1974. What it's like to be approaching 50 years with Bruce. His 16 years as bandleader for Conan O'Brien on The Late Show and The Tonight Show, Max's son, Jay Weinberg, the drummer for Slipknot, his fantastic book, "The Big Beat" scheduled to be re-released in 2024, his drumming influences Buddy Rich, Hal Blaine, DJ Fontana....
TrackTalk: Doug "Cosmo" Clifford on "Born On the Bayou" & "Lookin' Out My Back Door"
October 16, 2023 20:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBAn excerpt from Live From My Drum Room With Doug Clifford! In this excerpt, we do a deep dive into iconic CCR tracks, "Heard It Through The Grapevine," "Born On the Bayou" and "Lookin' Out My back Door." Doug shares his insights on the recording process and we also discuss his gear. Watch the entire episode https://youtu.be/gwT4xWkp0bo?si=exRDP2muni03C-h1 and please subscribe! https://linktr.ee/live_from_my_drum_room www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom
E163: TrackTalk: "Cosmo" Clifford on "Born On the Bayou" & "Lookin' Out My Back Door"
October 16, 2023 20:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBAn excerpt from Live From My Drum Room With Doug "Cosmo" Clifford! In this excerpt, we do a deep dive into iconic CCR tracks, "Heard It Through The Grapevine," "Born On the Bayou" and "Lookin' Out My back Door." Doug shares his insights on the recording process and we also discuss his gear. Watch the entire episode https://youtu.be/gwT4xWkp0bo?si=exRDP2muni03C-h1 and please subscribe! https://linktr.ee/live_from_my_drum_room www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom
TrackTalk: Simon Kirke on "Alright Now" and "Can't Get Enough"
October 09, 2023 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBLegendary drummer Simon Kirke discusses two of his most iconic recordings; Free's "Alright Now" and Bad Company's "Can't Get Enough." We do a deep dive into those songs, the recording process, the formation of Bad Company, their close association with Led Zeppelin and much more! Watch the entire episode of Live From My Drum Room! https://youtu.be/daoVxRdbT2E?si=re5Oh4yUCQqwjLb2 Please subscribe! https://linktr.ee/live_from_my_drum_room www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDru...
TrackTalk: Simon Kirke on "All Right Now" and "Can't Get Enough"
October 09, 2023 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBLegendary drummer Simon Kirke discusses two of his most iconic recordings; Free's "All Right Now" and Bad Company's "Can't Get Enough." We do a deep dive into those songs, the recording process, the formation of Bad Company, their close association with Led Zeppelin and much more! Watch the entire episode of Live From My Drum Room! https://youtu.be/daoVxRdbT2E?si=re5Oh4yUCQqwjLb2 Please subscribe! https://linktr.ee/live_from_my_drum_room www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyD...
E162: TrackTalk: Simon Kirke on "All Right Now" & "Can't Get Enough"
October 09, 2023 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBLegendary drummer Simon Kirke discusses two of his most iconic recordings; Free's "All Right Now" and Bad Company's "Can't Get Enough." We do a deep dive into those songs, the recording process, the formation of Bad Company, their close association with Led Zeppelin and much more! Watch the entire episode of Live From My Drum Room! https://youtu.be/daoVxRdbT2E?si=re5Oh4yUCQqwjLb2 Please subscribe! https://linktr.ee/live_from_my_drum_room www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyD...
E161: TrackTalk: Aaron Comess on "Two Princes"
October 02, 2023 04:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBAn Excerpt from Live From My Drum Room With Aaron Comess! from April 27, 2022. Aaron talks moving to about moving to New York, studying with Bernard Purdie, forming the Spin Doctors and developing his signature sound. Recording the iconic track "Two Princes" and the importance of his snare drum sound to the song. Watch the entire episode https://youtu.be/TDnIePFnQcE?si=7X5VS5POKd-4oTj_ and please subscribe! "Live From My Drum Room" is hosted by drummer and music industry veteran, John D...
TrackTalk: Aaron Comess on "Two Princes"
October 02, 2023 04:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBAn Excerpt from Live From My Drum Room With Aaron Comess! from April 27, 2022. Aaron talks moving to about moving to New York, studying with Bernard Purdie, forming the Spin Doctors and developing his signature sound. Recording the iconic track "Two Princes" and the importance of his snare drum sound to the song. Watch the entire episode https://youtu.be/TDnIePFnQcE?si=7X5VS5POKd-4oTj_ and please subscribe! "Live From My Drum Room" is hosted by drummer and music industry veteran, John D...
TrackTalk: Stan Lynch on "Here Comes My Girl" and "Even The Losers"
September 30, 2023 20:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBAn excerpt from Live From My Drum Room With Stan Lynch! from May 30, 2020. In this segment we discuss Stan's iconic drumming on Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers' classics "Here Comes My Girl" and "Even The Losers" from Damn The Torpedoes. Watch the entire episode https://youtu.be/loWGL-jvhlU?si=kmDs6qmpQFrx7D8V and please subscribe! https://linktr.ee/live_from_my_drum_room www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom
E9-B: TrackTalk: Stan Lynch on "Here Comes My Girl" & "Even The Losers"
September 30, 2023 20:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBAn excerpt from Live From My Drum Room With Stan Lynch! from May 30, 2020. In this segment we discuss Stan's iconic drumming on Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers' classics "Here Comes My Girl" and "Even The Losers" from Damn The Torpedoes. Watch the entire episode https://youtu.be/loWGL-jvhlU?si=kmDs6qmpQFrx7D8V and please subscribe! https://linktr.ee/live_from_my_drum_room www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom
E160: TrackTalk: Kenney Jones on "I'm Losing You" & "Stay With Me"
September 27, 2023 20:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBAn excerpt from "Live From My Drum Room With Kenney Jones" from November 2, 2021. In this segment, we discuss Kenney's drumming on Rod Stewart's "(I Know) I"m Losing You" and the Faces "Stay With Me." Both songs recorded in 1971 and both with iconic drum parts. Kenney talks about the drum solo in "I'm Losing You" and how it evolved during the Faces live shows and much more! Watch the entire episode with Kenney: • Episode 57: Live From My Drum Room Wi... and please subscribe! "Live F...