I asked my mother for another instructional VHS back in 1987, but they only had Kenny's, so she got it for me... meh... As a 16-year-old and into fusion, I put it inside the VCR with short expectations. The following day I spent my savings on "The Lonesome Jubilee" and have been Kenny's fan for decades now. It will never get old for me. Thanks for sharing it.
Man I had no idea who Will Calhoun, Will Kennedy, Dave Weckyl nor Vinnie C was back then, until I started checking out old VHS or DVDs. Way back, Id go to the music store looking for my fav drummers on DVD or VHS, all they'd seem to have would be Weckyl or Garibaldi etc...again, my faves was like Lombardo & Nick Menza & Lars. So id buy the thing, take it home thinking I'm gonna be disappointed & not like it at all. Bam, my young mind was Blown Away!!! These cats id have nothing to do with before, were more interesting than any metal drummer I ever witnessed! & to this day those guys are my faves 👍
I searched for this a few years ago, nothing till now! Thanks for bringing me back. My dad gave me this on VHS and I didnt realize how good of a lesson and drummer Lenny was back then.
Thank you so much for posting this!!! I've always been a fan of Kenny Aronoff. I actually have a part of this video on a Drum Instructional DVD, but never saw the entire video until today. ThankZ again 👍👍👍🥁🥁🥁
Back when I was 14, I used to frequent the library to borrow this particular gem repeatedly throughout my high school days. I must have viewed it at least 50 times, and even now, I find myself revisiting it every now and then. Kenny's ability to absolutely lay it DOWN and groove like a mofo left a lasting mark on me, and it never gets old.
This video reminds me of how high up Kenny used to set his cymbals. I saw Kenny along with Steve Smith and Bernard Purdy and others at an all day clinic by Zildjian called Zildjian Day in Chicago in about 1981 or 1982. I remember Bernard sort of questioning in a joking manner why those guys set their cymbals up so high. Look at Kenny's and Steve Smith's kits today and you'll see how they came around to Bernard's way of thinking.
Having high cymbals is great for recording because it reduces the amount of bleed from the cymbals into the tom mics, so you can edit the individual tracks if necessary. In a live situation, there is no need for high cymbals, and energy wise, especially how hard Aronoff hits, it is very wasteful. His set up is also abysmal, but he hasn’t changed it in his career 🤷
Can't thank ya enough for this, thank you. Been wanting to check out old VHS tapes & rediscover some gems & this definitely is one. Thanks again I'll keep following in case ya find some more 👍
The Hi-hat sounds awesome. I wonder if this was back when many chose the combination of a K TOP with a Z BOTTOM. Typical used by Dave Weckl and many more.
I think the only advice Aronoff should be giving is how to market yourself, make a ton of money and con everyone into thinking you’re a good drummer when you are actually awful. Just 1 look at his set up will show you that he is not someone you should take advice from.
I asked my mother for another instructional VHS back in 1987, but they only had Kenny's, so she got it for me... meh... As a 16-year-old and into fusion, I put it inside the VCR with short expectations. The following day I spent my savings on "The Lonesome Jubilee" and have been Kenny's fan for decades now. It will never get old for me. Thanks for sharing it.
Man I had no idea who Will Calhoun, Will Kennedy, Dave Weckyl nor Vinnie C was back then, until I started checking out old VHS or DVDs. Way back, Id go to the music store looking for my fav drummers on DVD or VHS, all they'd seem to have would be Weckyl or Garibaldi etc...again, my faves was like Lombardo & Nick Menza & Lars. So id buy the thing, take it home thinking I'm gonna be disappointed & not like it at all. Bam, my young mind was Blown Away!!! These cats id have nothing to do with before, were more interesting than any metal drummer I ever witnessed! & to this day those guys are my faves 👍
The angle on that snare!
I searched for this a few years ago, nothing till now! Thanks for bringing me back. My dad gave me this on VHS and I didnt realize how good of a lesson and drummer Lenny was back then.
My father used to have this on DVD. 😂 Nostalgic for sure.
"I had that VHS ,and needless to say,it was so good,I loaned it out and never saw it again" thanks for posting .
Thank you so much for posting this!!! I've always been a fan of Kenny Aronoff. I actually have a part of this video on a Drum Instructional DVD, but never saw the entire video until today. ThankZ again 👍👍👍🥁🥁🥁
Back when I was 14, I used to frequent the library to borrow this particular gem repeatedly throughout my high school days. I must have viewed it at least 50 times, and even now, I find myself revisiting it every now and then. Kenny's ability to absolutely lay it DOWN and groove like a mofo left a lasting mark on me, and it never gets old.
Had an Artstar II set back then -controlled maple sound -Starclassics have more of a Gretsch vibe
This was back in the day of Kenny still believing in a hair miracle.
This video reminds me of how high up Kenny used to set his cymbals. I saw Kenny along with Steve Smith and Bernard Purdy and others at an all day clinic by Zildjian called Zildjian Day in Chicago in about 1981 or 1982. I remember Bernard sort of questioning in a joking manner why those guys set their cymbals up so high. Look at Kenny's and Steve Smith's kits today and you'll see how they came around to Bernard's way of thinking.
Having high cymbals is great for recording because it reduces the amount of bleed from the cymbals into the tom mics, so you can edit the individual tracks if necessary.
In a live situation, there is no need for high cymbals, and energy wise, especially how hard Aronoff hits, it is very wasteful. His set up is also abysmal, but he hasn’t changed it in his career 🤷
Priceless....thank you
Can't thank ya enough for this, thank you. Been wanting to check out old VHS tapes & rediscover some gems & this definitely is one. Thanks again I'll keep following in case ya find some more 👍
I want that Snare!!
I want that shirt!
The Hi-hat sounds awesome.
I wonder if this was back when many chose the combination of a K TOP with a Z BOTTOM. Typical used by Dave Weckl and many more.
If anyone sees Sean from Malden, Mass, shake him down for my copy of this VHS tape. I loaned this to him in the 90’s. Never got it back. Thanks! 😎
What Drumsticks was he using I know it had his name on them but what size I need some clarity
sorry, i haven't got such information.
Kenny Aronoff signature. An extreme 5B with a rock tip. I use them and they’re great!
Vic Firth Rock wood tip sticks.
I've met Kenny (crazy horse/bluebird) we drummers are the "conductor" of the bands. Make me laugh he says Johnny Cougar. Lol
Should have concentrated on learning how to speak.. its so distracting man.
I think the only advice Aronoff should be giving is how to market yourself, make a ton of money and con everyone into thinking you’re a good drummer when you are actually awful. Just 1 look at his set up will show you that he is not someone you should take advice from.
50 mins. of this ? No thanks.
A pure drum stud like stephen morris :)