I love this Duet with Tony & Dennis! I just always remember wishing that they put both their 'VOLUME LEVELS' the same!! Otherwise, it was always nice to see Dennis play support to the young phenom.
Bloody hell, I can't believe what some of you think. For god's sake, this is music it's not a sport or competition. Music goes a lot deeper and holier than who's quicker or more skilful. They weren't playing to show who's best or quicker, they were playing together because they respect and admire each other and love their music.
Agreed. The speed, power, dynamics and sheer musical ability of Dennis Chambers, is done in one of the most relaxed states I have ever witnessed. I believe that other than chops, relaxation is key. Taking nothing away from Tony in this clip, Dennis is one of the most talented musicians to ever have played the instrument...and he's from Baltimore. Thanks for representing our city Dennis and thanks for the clip Bob! Like Dennis, your instructional videos are also an inspiration.
The Greats are always in super vision of someone god like. Thats why get or find a '' GURU '' a teacher actually not just a teacher higher than mentor.
the best thing about this was that chambers didnt come out rippin from the beginnin. he paced himself and let royster have his shine then tore it up at the end just to let everyone know he's the greatest drummer on the face of the planet. but this video is really old i wanna see these 2 get back together and play again
what do say about this? Simply amazing...lost for words,freaks of nature.Child Prodigies... Wayne Gretzky- hockey player Tiger Woods- golfer Tony Royster Jr- Drummer
Dennis Chambers takes Tony Royster to town. He may be a drum prodigy or w/e, but you can still tell he's a young drummer because although his technique is extremely refined, he repeats his ideas. Dennis is always fresh and although he's always fast his ideas are diverse. That can only come with more age and experience though, and i give madd props to Tony Royster.
well dennis chambers is monster enough as always. dynamite of a player. 14 year old tony, insanely good for his age, the two of them together..ill sum it up in 3 words...OH...MY.....GOD!!!!!
I think its a way of respecting each others skills and stuff! They're both great drummers, but different. 5 stars absolutely!! Greetz from outta Holland!
Thanks again Nasty! I haven't watched this video in many years so decided to sit back and check it out. brings back so many memories, how cool it was to gang up Dennis and Tony. But most of all to hear Tony today and how talented he was as a kid.... amazing stuff!!
There is a huge difference in musicality between the tony when he was 12 years old and here in this video (where he is 14 years old). I think he developed very much in musicality in 2 years... :-D wonderful video
That has to be one of the biggest understatments of the century. Sure Tony is a great drummer, but he is the grasshopper here... He is definitely letting him shine if he wants to he can make this kid nonexistent... Do a search for Dennis Chambers Buddy Rich memorial concert and watch what he does to Greg Bissonet.. Then watch this one again.
i don't know who could say that they are more lucky for drumming with each other. Roster Jnr for being able to jam alongside Chambers, or Chambers for jamming alongside with Royster Jnr. Crazy good drummers.
Gee I'm glad you asked. Next to drumming and running my 3rd favorite environment is the studio... composing and documenting (recording) music. When "midi" first hit the market I was an instant devotee. I began doing clinics for Simmons drums using a classic Mac with a 4-track sequencing program called "MEGA-TRACKS"... makes me chuckle to think about how midi and digital recording has progressed! So, yes I write & record all the music on my DVD projects and YT videos.
He was gettin fed drumming and music from a very young age.. That's why he's turned out to be the amazing drummer that he is today. He mentioned that D.C was his biggest drumming influence when he started out playing, so I'm sure he knew who he was. =)
We produced this in 1999 for Warner Bros Music Publishing. which now Alfred Music Publishing. The video title is "Common Ground" and yes, it's on DVD now.
I can't believe people are making comments about Tony playing against a legend when he was only 14, now he has only gotten better. shut the hell up and appreciate how much of a beast Tony was for his age...go to anything he's doing right now and Tony has double the speed and control he had then!
whoa! double bass kid! geez i didnt think there were any left! lol i have never seen a rum stool like thatbefore...well i guess in this case itd be a chair but still its really cool and this kid is good!
I dunno, but if anybody here has actually seen the Dennis Chambers video where he plays "Dancing Men" with the Buddy Rich Band, I think he is holding it off here. He is the best though.
Dennis is giving little tony a "go ahead, time for you to shine boy"....a lot of respect going on...
Holy shit! All the pros that Tony got to play with growing up. No wonder he's such a badass.
Chambers has been Royster's mentor ever since he was a kid, and in my opinion Royster is leading the next generation of drummers.
I love how Dennis gives Tony room, and not overplaying .
Anybody else in love with Tony's snare drum sound? Wow I'm in love with that tightened sound.
tony's snare absolutely sounds great.... sounds like pure gold
All I have to say is this Kid who is now a man is a force to be reconed with. He is an amazing drummer in any genre.
Hi Dennis... Great memories! I'll never forget the watching you two!
Man i grew up listenin and Idolizing Tony Royster Jr. The dude is phenomenal.
One of the greatest drummer. In the world!!
Bob Gatzen hey bob!
I love this Duet with Tony & Dennis!
I just always remember wishing that they put both their 'VOLUME LEVELS' the same!!
Otherwise, it was always nice to see Dennis play support to the young phenom.
Genius drummers...we love Dennis so much...
God truely blessed tony royster!!
Man,Tony Royster is amazing. He makes it look so effortless.
does any one else realizes the sound of tony's snare.......that is friggin awesome
Bloody hell, I can't believe what some of you think. For god's sake, this is music it's not a sport or competition. Music goes a lot deeper and holier than who's quicker or more skilful. They weren't playing to show who's best or quicker, they were playing together because they respect and admire each other and love their music.
Its actually true that dennis was asleep the whole time and was playing that. Then he woke up at about 2:55 and played a little warm up
that is trully amazing.
The two drummers i grew up listening to
I Like This Groove!
my 2 fav drummers playin together !! awesome LEGENDS
Agreed. The speed, power, dynamics and sheer musical ability of Dennis Chambers, is done in one of the most relaxed states I have ever witnessed. I believe that other than chops, relaxation is key. Taking nothing away from Tony in this clip, Dennis is one of the most talented musicians to ever have played the instrument...and he's from Baltimore. Thanks for representing our city Dennis and thanks for the clip Bob! Like Dennis, your instructional videos are also an inspiration.
you can really tell the difference between the pros and everyone else when you hear guys like this play simple patterns and they're just so solid
Chambers is pure genious!
i love chambers control of volume when he plays around the kit
all time classic
absolute legends!
my 2 favorites drummers
AMAZING!!!
gotta love the snare...
gonna see the henderson, berlin, chambers trio next week..
can't wait..
I bet i could drum like that if Dennis Chambers was my mentor.
The Greats are always in super vision of someone god like. Thats why get or find a '' GURU '' a teacher actually not just a teacher higher than mentor.
pretty sweet that a 14 year old kid has a full DW setup like that. Wish i was so fortunate
Passin the torch, both very talented.
Tony Royster has such a low stick hold for such great control!
Rewatching in 2022!
it sounds awesome
the best thing about this was that chambers didnt come out rippin from the beginnin. he paced himself and let royster have his shine then tore it up at the end just to let everyone know he's the greatest drummer on the face of the planet. but this video is really old i wanna see these 2 get back together and play again
what do say about this? Simply amazing...lost for words,freaks of nature.Child Prodigies...
Wayne Gretzky- hockey player
Tiger Woods- golfer
Tony Royster Jr- Drummer
Keep up the good work henry... that's exactly what Dennis & Tony thrive on!. Listen to the DT video a hundred times!!!! heh heh...BG
Two amazing talents! That was fun to watch!
Like to see this now Tony and Dennis 2019
i allmost came whatching this vid :P lol these are my 2 absolute idols playing together :P hell yeah !!
man, i love that snare
WOW This is where drumming is at, mind blowing talent 2 of the best!!!!!
i love this!!
Expertise excellence from the young AND the olde.
Hard to miss with great players. It was inspiring to produce this video.
Thank you very much!
santana(my idols) drummer with another percussion prodigy..gotta love it!
oh man Dennis Chambers plays so smooth!!!
these 2 were just killing it!
Its so nice of dennis to sit back and let Tony run the show!
Dennis Chambers takes Tony Royster to town. He may be a drum prodigy or w/e, but you can still tell he's a young drummer because although his technique is extremely refined, he repeats his ideas. Dennis is always fresh and although he's always fast his ideas are diverse. That can only come with more age and experience though, and i give madd props to Tony Royster.
wow... just wow!
Mine too, but I was playing before Dennis came into my life. Still a major inspiration for me as well.
Thanks on the vid
Remember that being a drummer isn't just something you do for love, it's also a JOB.
i liked tony's playing from back in the day better than i like it now
most people think tony can not play with music but duh check this video out, this guy is amazing
this kid is great
Class.
tony is a BEASTTT!!!
wow this is bad ass 2 awsome drummerz next 2 each other playin some awsome drumming. 5 stars
well dennis chambers is monster enough as always. dynamite of a player. 14 year old tony, insanely good for his age, the two of them together..ill sum it up in 3 words...OH...MY.....GOD!!!!!
Thanks for posting the DT video! Means a lot to me and the gang...BG
I agree 100 percent. This was roysters big moment. Dennis gave it to Tony to shine. And that was very professional of him!
This is awesome !! :D
I think its a way of respecting each others skills and stuff! They're both great drummers, but different. 5 stars absolutely!! Greetz from outta Holland!
T.R. such a killer man!!!! u owned that kit big time dog!!! chambers so humble and suppressive... I LOVE BLACK PEOPLE!!!!
That kid's gotta bigger kit than Dennis. Spread the knowledge and keep the love yo! Thanks for post.
What Talent!
Thanks again Nasty! I haven't watched this video in many years so decided to sit back and check it out. brings back so many memories, how cool it was to gang up Dennis and Tony. But most of all to hear Tony today and how talented he was as a kid.... amazing stuff!!
I want Tony's snare...i love it's sound.
There is a huge difference in musicality between the tony when he was 12 years old and here in this video (where he is 14 years old). I think he developed very much in musicality in 2 years... :-D
wonderful video
Amazing video thanks for posting never seen it huge fan of t jr
Thanks so much!
Royster next world number 1 drummer - Australia
Because Dennis has been his teacher for a long while and they are great friends.
That has to be one of the biggest understatments of the century. Sure Tony is a great drummer, but he is the grasshopper here... He is definitely letting him shine if he wants to he can make this kid nonexistent... Do a search for Dennis Chambers Buddy Rich memorial concert and watch what he does to Greg Bissonet.. Then watch this one again.
OK. Thanks for informing us.
i don't know who could say that they are more lucky for drumming with each other. Roster Jnr for being able to jam alongside Chambers, or Chambers for jamming alongside with Royster Jnr.
Crazy good drummers.
Gee I'm glad you asked. Next to drumming and running my 3rd favorite environment is the studio... composing and documenting (recording) music. When "midi" first hit the market I was an instant devotee. I began doing clinics for Simmons drums using a classic Mac with a 4-track sequencing program called "MEGA-TRACKS"... makes me chuckle to think about how midi and digital recording has progressed! So, yes I write & record all the music on my DVD projects and YT videos.
Man, the two of them. Must have been an astonishing amount of energy flying around the place there. :D
Dennis chambers and tony royster jammin
He was gettin fed drumming and music from a very young age.. That's why he's turned out to be the amazing drummer that he is today. He mentioned that D.C was his biggest drumming influence when he started out playing, so I'm sure he knew who he was. =)
GENIUSES
We produced this in 1999 for Warner Bros Music Publishing. which now Alfred Music Publishing. The video title is "Common Ground" and yes, it's on DVD now.
I just like the TUNE y'all!
:-)
damn tonys snare just sounds awesome!!!
what a snare(tony) wow!!!!
I've watched a great deal more of Dennis Chambers AND Tony Royster then just that one clip my friend.. Dennis was the one being schooled there.
Dennis is an influence, an inspirational force for Tony. As far as I know he was never, literally... his drum instructor
my goodness hes up there wit Dennis!!!
I can't believe people are making comments about Tony playing against a legend when he was only 14, now he has only gotten better. shut the hell up and appreciate how much of a beast Tony was for his age...go to anything he's doing right now and Tony has double the speed and control he had then!
That could NOT be said better; needs to be heard by the entire drumming community; that's all I'm going to say. GREAT COMMENT!
what a pair
I think this kid played better when he was a child than today.
vamos tony
maestro!
whoa! double bass kid! geez i didnt think there were any left! lol i have never seen a rum stool like thatbefore...well i guess in this case itd be a chair but still its really cool and this kid is good!
I dunno, but if anybody here has actually seen the Dennis Chambers video where he plays "Dancing Men" with the Buddy Rich Band, I think he is holding it off here. He is the best though.
Wow, this is a killer video. Nice composition Bob!
very very cool