Why is everyone not talking about this guy? Everywhere! This is f*cking brilliant, on every level. Absolutely superb player, and super-accurate. Love, love, love it!
Saw Sonny in 2012 in Milwaukee with Lee Ritenour and it was a fantastic show. Sonny was very humble and a great guy to talk with afterwards. Loved all his work with Earth, Wind, & Fire.
Sonny Emory will never EVER seize to amaze me! His playing is pure magic! Such effortless ability, with such power and precision! Totally underrated as one of the greatest in the drumming community!!
in the mid 80's my drum teacher took me to the Hilton hotel in San Francisco to see a drum clinic by Terry Bozzio. there was an opening act drummer there also, his name, Sonny Emory. Sonny played beautifully. both drummers were sponsored by remo at the time and Sonny made that kit sing. After the clinic both drummers answered questions and signed autographs. Both were very gracious and friendly. I went to the clinic a Terry Bozzio fan. I left the clinic a Sonny Emory fan. Inspiring. I still play and try to pretend I know a few Sonny Emory licks.
One of the greats. One of the greats. So much happening in this drumming. Sonny is truly rare. His music lets you find the beat in completely new ways.
Sonny....YOU are the BEST of the BEST !!!!! Beyond Cool. The bar has been raised; you are in a class by yourself. Thank you Brother for your inspiring work.
Geez man so freekin tight. I haven't watched this guy much but man im a new fan.I love his feel and style.I'm tired of seein all flash just licks that a lot of people do.I'd rather here a tight groove with some really tasteful licks in between every now and then like this guy does.Man I love this! So fun to watch.
All the engineers that record my Yamahas say all they do is bring turn them up. Thats the beauty of Yamahas. They sound great and what you are hearing are what they sound like.
Wow that tune at 3.09 etc is bangin. Sax is awesome also. Love it, right on the money guys. 5.17... Yow and that super solo following Eddie M is on great form and what a showman. The cymbal tricks i havent seen so done like that before in such a dynamic way.
he´s a real outstanding groove master! Love what he did with Earth Wind and Fire. And he looks like Eddy Murphy :-)). He plays for the band, the song and the music in every stroke with precision and power....
One of my absolute favorite drummers of all time! Sonny Emory has it all…such power, speed and feel…he’s so clean, you can damn near see every stroke, despite his phenomenal speed! He performed with Earth 🌍, Wind 💨, & Fire 🔥, for a spell, which I’m sure he enjoyed, however, performing with “Elements of the Universe”, with the exception of them incorporating a solo within the show structure for Sonny, didn’t really allow Sonny to shine. This guy is an amazing player…I’m always ready to watch, listen and learn from such a great player! 🕶🥁🎵🎼🎶🎤🎭
Saw him play with Bruce Hornsby opening for Pat Metheny back in August. He really is an incredible drummer. I was so blown away, he did things I never heard anyone do before with all his cow bells and wood blocks. I'll never forget that show.
The way he keeps count on the Hi hat reminds me of my drum instructor/mentor Lino Reyes(RIP)..Lino kept that Hi hat clapping no matter what he was doing around the drums...This brother does the same...
Total damn near stoppage on the breakdown at the 5:12-15, DYNAMICS yes they do matter not just to drummers , singers, the rest of the band OMG a forgotten art! Okay I'm back Sonny Emory is one of my absolute favorite drummers.
Im 85 years old still ride my motor cycle, and always wanted to play the drums. Lucky for me I have the best drummer in the world to play for me. I watch drummers of all ages, from four years old to 80, and there's no one that can compare to Sonny Emory. I watch him regularly, and no other drummer can do what he does.
The K crash on his right is from way back when they printed the 'K' on the bottom as well as the top. Vintage and worth a lot of money. I think it signify's it was made in the Canadian factory before it became a Sabian factory
You should check Sonny out on his visit to Drumeo and let him drum all that skepticism away. As far as drumming resumes go, this guy's history is legendary.
Why is everyone not talking about this guy? Everywhere! This is f*cking brilliant, on every level. Absolutely superb player, and super-accurate. Love, love, love it!
This is one of the most MUSICAL DRUM SOLOS that I have ever heard!!! Hats off to Sonny Emory!!!!
Very cool!!! I could watch him all day!! What a talent.
Man, that was sweet! What effortless playing, control and balance, musicality and taste! Bravo! Merci!
Who's still watching in 2021 February
Saw Sonny in 2012 in Milwaukee with Lee Ritenour and it was a fantastic show. Sonny was very humble and a great guy to talk with afterwards. Loved all his work with Earth, Wind, & Fire.
Sonny Emory will never EVER seize to amaze me! His playing is pure magic! Such effortless ability, with such power and precision! Totally underrated as one of the greatest in the drumming community!!
in the mid 80's my drum teacher took me to the Hilton hotel in San Francisco to see a drum clinic by Terry Bozzio. there was an opening act drummer there also, his name, Sonny Emory. Sonny played beautifully. both drummers were sponsored by remo at the time and Sonny made that kit sing.
After the clinic both drummers answered questions and signed autographs. Both were very gracious and friendly.
I went to the clinic a Terry Bozzio fan.
I left the clinic a Sonny Emory fan.
Inspiring.
I still play and try to pretend I know a few Sonny Emory licks.
Awesome man. Great experience.
lol sonny wasn't an opening act though, they were both headliners.
that was back in the day when sonny was still playing with earth, wind and fire.
Met and briefly spoke with Emory twice, in Montreal and NYC. Charming fellow all the way :)
One of the greats. One of the greats.
So much happening in this drumming. Sonny is truly rare. His music lets you find the beat in completely new ways.
A dying breed of drummers with the most tasteful fills that drop on the one !
The new guys just play too busy .
That kit sounds sooooooo good. Yamaha never disappoints, neither does Sonny.
R U F K M........This is absolutely incredible grooving,wish just a spec could rub off on me I'd be elated,thanks so much VIC and Sonny!!!!
All types of awesome playing, groove, and feel going on here. Sonny's the man!
Sonny....YOU are the BEST of the BEST !!!!! Beyond Cool. The bar has been raised;
you are in a class by yourself. Thank you Brother for your inspiring work.
The fact that he opened with a clave going into a funk tune just shows his flexibility and versatility as a musician
Gregg731, I agree with you and to blend that Latin clave with an Afro Cuban groove was mind blowing as well. Absolute Beast!
You are the best drummer in the world to me and my friend Andre Rogers,.. your #1 FAN'S !
Amazing groove and technical ability. One of my favorite drummers!
Mr. Sonny Enory you are my greatest drummer of the world God bless
That was sick! He is so clean and tight. If I could play at that level, I would die contented :)
Such precision and control- dexterity!! Man- Great playing, Sonny!!
Wow Sonny congrats man you are an animal! One of my favorite drummers no doubt!
All the best always!
-HP
that dood crazy yeah!!! Sonny is a genius....a long time favorite...and is playing better than ever!!!!
i met sonny in the band room our freshman year at gsu. instant. Wow. .o.man. nothing but up from there
Geez man so freekin tight. I haven't watched this guy much but man im a new fan.I love his feel and style.I'm tired of seein all flash just licks that a lot of people do.I'd rather here a tight groove with some really tasteful licks in between every now and then like this guy does.Man I love this! So fun to watch.
Absolutely amazing!! Who would dislike like this???
mind blowing dexterity of drum play!
Luv it! It's like the guy is back home in his basement on his own just goofin around and havin a good time...
WOW! This was insane but from 5:45 on was just mind blowing. Fantastic performance from Sonny and the band.
Sonny is the GOAT for sure!
Well....that was humbling.
The best drummer, in my opinion, Earth, Wind, and Fire ever had.
FACTS! MADE SOME LEGENDARY HITS!
Literally watched this because I love his signature sticks.
Who ever tuned and mixed his drums deserves a medal of honor
Yamaha are easy to tune
Wholeheartedly agree.
All the engineers that record my Yamahas say all they do is bring turn them up. Thats the beauty of Yamahas. They sound great and what you are hearing are what they sound like.
"Pitch perfect" - Restated!!
What a groove! Sonny spinning it out, as only he can do!
Ambidextrous to the hilt!! Precise and pitch perfect in either way. That's Sonny!!
brilliant !
I don't know how I've never listen to Sonny but that was some tasty playing.
Them 16th notes on the hihat!!!!!!! Brilliant playing
Insane pocket and groove!!!
i met sonny in the band room our freshman year at gsu. instant. Wow
Thanks, Sonny... sweet.
Wow that tune at 3.09 etc is bangin. Sax is awesome also. Love it, right on the money guys. 5.17... Yow and that super solo following Eddie M is on great form and what a showman. The cymbal tricks i havent seen so done like that before in such a dynamic way.
Good to see ya Sonny... hope ya have a ball...BG
he´s a real outstanding groove master! Love what he did with Earth Wind and Fire. And he looks like Eddy Murphy :-)). He plays for the band, the song and the music in every stroke with precision and power....
never have liked this kinda music, but i still have mad respect for the drummers. awsome man.
One tasty lick lick after another and amazing phrasing!
sonny i love you man!
Man he's got so much control! Makes it look so simple, but every single phrase was tasty
Yeah..his timing is of perfection...
Badass rumba clave weaving between 4 y 6...respect señor Sonny!
i really would like to understeand those people who dont like de video, mmaannnn this is awesome
Great! Awesome!
This drummer is really good, I have the same kind of style but without all that talent
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I have the same shirt….just not the bags of talent 🤓
touch and control...this guy is on another level...super athletic but always finesse...
Geeze..!!!🙂 SONNY's a MUTANT BEAST!!! 👍🙂
One of my absolute favorite drummers of all time!
Sonny Emory has it all…such power, speed and feel…he’s so clean, you can damn near see every stroke, despite his phenomenal speed!
He performed with Earth 🌍, Wind 💨, & Fire 🔥, for a spell, which I’m sure he enjoyed, however, performing with “Elements of the Universe”, with the exception of them incorporating a solo within the show structure for Sonny, didn’t really allow Sonny to shine.
This guy is an amazing player…I’m always ready to watch, listen and learn from such a great player! 🕶🥁🎵🎼🎶🎤🎭
What a drummer
Saw him play with Bruce Hornsby opening for Pat Metheny back in August. He really is an incredible drummer. I was so blown away, he did things I never heard anyone do before with all his cow bells and wood blocks. I'll never forget that show.
amazing player
Dios te bendiga grandemente a este grupo pero principalmente al baterista
Yes please can you say sonny emory lord have mercy what a drummer makes it look easy i love this guy.....
Great drummer, Sonny.
Just speechless.....bravo!!!
Super impressive!
The way he keeps count on the Hi hat reminds me of my drum instructor/mentor Lino Reyes(RIP)..Lino kept that Hi hat clapping no matter what he was doing around the drums...This brother does the same...
Great!
Tone, dynamic, phrase damn sony♥️
love your work!!
magic
filthy and so smoooooooooth!
Total damn near stoppage on the breakdown at the 5:12-15, DYNAMICS yes they do matter not just to drummers , singers, the rest of the band OMG a forgotten art! Okay I'm back Sonny Emory is one of my absolute favorite drummers.
WHOA!😳...Now I thought I'd sum amazing drum licks b4, but I can honestly say that this cat here TOTALLY caught me off guard!...DAMN!
Very well coorinated
Sonny is amazing & musical...he's got it all!
j'adore ses baguette elle me conviennent grave .
The more I see Sonny perform the more convinced I am that he is among the few elite drummers playing today. He’s got it all.
UN EJEMPLO!
My favorite!!!!
So good!
Holly shit....how are dudes this gifted.
I love the use of clave
Dudes a beast on the kit
Amazing, you are still and always will be my favorite drummer!!!!!!!
Im 85 years old still ride my motor cycle, and always wanted to play the drums. Lucky for me I have the best drummer in the world to play for me. I watch drummers of all ages, from four years old to 80, and there's no one that can compare to Sonny Emory. I watch him regularly, and no other drummer can do what he does.
love him
Holy shit this guy is a god
Dag... just @ 2:02 alone..
The way he gets that out of footing his hat
Sonny Emory plays Vic Firth now?!
I bin hipmotized!! Sonny you da man ... it’s like I took da drum drugs!!
sonny is the men! great drumming
dal minuto 5 in poi un grande
GOD.
WOW!!
Awesome intro, needed more of a crowd response.
The crowd can’t move day bin hipmotized
The K crash on his right is from way back when they printed the 'K' on the bottom as well as the top. Vintage and worth a lot of money. I think it signify's it was made in the Canadian factory before it became a Sabian factory
They're both like that
WOW former drummer of EWF...SONY EMERY to good
I was skeptical at first, but man this dude just tore up!
You should check Sonny out on his visit to Drumeo and let him drum all that skepticism away. As far as drumming resumes go, this guy's history is legendary.
PaederShizzle
specially that independent double pedal thing he got goin on. got a double right countered by a left 16th tri feel
Pop lock'n!
Wao pero ese es mi color , como podria aprender hacer eso tambien
Tasty!
WoW!!!
Top man!!!