Just saw Ringo and his all stars last night and being a drummer and a huge Greg Bissonette fan I pretty much just stared at Greg for 2 1/2 hours. What a treat and after the show my wife said “that drummer you love so much worked harder than anyone in the band”. I told her “I know, that’s drums and that’s Greg Bissonette.
Is it just me or does every guitar player who watches this think "damn the shit I could pull off with this guy" ? He is so versatile great clock and he actually listens to what's being played to interact.
Everything you said is very good advise. Years ago our band opened for our most memorable concert, opening for Fleetwood Mac, Buddy Miles, Elvin Bishop and Canned Heat. Our timbali player was running late and was still setting up during the first song. I also had a change to speak with Louie Bellson in 1969 before a concert in Reno. He was very positive and upbeat. I also saw him perform at a local college shortly before his death. He had lost some of his strength and was in a decline but still positive.
Those Mapex Saturn kits are singing! Mapex is way better than they are given credit for. Not to mention about half the cost of other high end kits. I say high end kits, because they are a high end kit, just not priced high end.
Thanks Gregg. Some really great life lessons there and not just applicable to the music business. However you earn your living, learn what you've you've been paid to do, turn up on time, get the job done, have equipment that doesn't break down all the time and be reliable. I'd far rather work with someone of average ability who I know is gong to turn up and do their job than a genius who might turn up and then might also throw a tantrum and disappear for a day/week. I once saw an interview with the late great actor David Niven in which he said something to the effect of "learn your lines, turn up on set sober and do your job".
This is a great video from Gregg. I always appreciated his honesty and transparency about real world situations, and these days that can be really hard to come by. He is such an awesome source of knowledge for drummers of all ages and I hope people who want a long lasting career watch this video, it is incredibly insightful.
Great job Greg. Based on your lecture here, I have done a lot of good things. I will work on my posture though. I loved your work with Maynard Ferguson.
Gregg, I don't know if you see this, however...I was watching art vids and in the middle of TONS of art & craft your vid came up out of nowhere. Are you thinking about Drew? LoL Hope all is well and you didn't get NAMMthrax. Hugs my dear.
As much as I love Drumming for open mic,,, it is pretty sad that most of the time people complain???. When the Eagles 👍 said it best in there song,,, the big bad world doesn't owe you a thing so get over it,,, it was best said of course I always willing to help... But a lot of the time it is what it is???. Drumming is fun & I have been trying all the time to get my younger nice not to give up when haters downgrade her playing???. The reason it become hard on her is people not only at open mic whinge and carry on,,, but Church 🙏🙏🙏 people give her a hard time,,, when I boosted to play the drums for the church,,, it is difficult for her because most of the time people will have their opinion on what you do or they use it against???. But when it comes down to the Nitty gritty,,, I don't play in 🙏Church🙏 anymore ether,,, but I still love the drums & Congos & bongos🥁🥁🥁,,, Thanks for this video Bless U 🙏🙏🙏 100 times over...
Rookies make sure you throw up 4 times prior to your first 15 gigs and then you’ll realize your nerves won’t ever go away till that first note you hit. Unless your sound guy is just horrible and your stage volume is all kinds of low or not on. Lol your nervous lol
That is correct. His dad, Bud, was his tech usually from about November-May. The summers of 1990, 91 and 92 it was me for local jazz gigs and studio work. Bud was a great guy. The whole family is great.
Just saw Ringo and his all stars last night and being a drummer and a huge Greg Bissonette fan I pretty much just stared at Greg for 2 1/2 hours. What a treat and after the show my wife said “that drummer you love so much worked harder than anyone in the band”. I told her “I know, that’s drums and that’s Greg Bissonette.
I always got to my gigs early,could get at leat 5 pints in.
Gregg is such a soft-spoken, down-to-earth guy.
I just love Gregg. Very good attitude, cares about people and oh yeah a Great fricken drummer. 1st heard of him on Rick Beato’s channel
Gregg has always been a huge inspiration and full of knowledge. Keep Rockin' Gregg!
The section on grip and Stevie Wonder is absolute gold and worth 100 lessons!!
Is it just me or does every guitar player who watches this think "damn the shit I could pull off with this guy" ? He is so versatile great clock and he actually listens to what's being played to interact.
Everything you said is very good advise. Years ago our band opened for our most memorable concert, opening for Fleetwood Mac, Buddy Miles, Elvin Bishop and Canned Heat. Our timbali player was running late and was still setting up during the first song. I also had a change to speak with Louie Bellson in 1969 before a concert in Reno. He was very positive and upbeat. I also saw him perform at a local college shortly before his death. He had lost some of his strength and was in a decline but still positive.
Such a great player and quality dude. His work on the David Lee Roth records is stellar.
These are solid points for any musician... Bass, Guitar, Vocalists, Horns, Keys... :)
Every drummer should watch this clip...the old ones to remember, the young ones to prevent themselves from making the mistakes of the old ones.
Those Mapex Saturn kits are singing! Mapex is way better than they are given credit for. Not to mention about half the cost of other high end kits. I say high end kits, because they are a high end kit, just not priced high end.
James Adams they are! ..but this kit that Gregg has, it’s actually the Orion series kit- the high end- mapex kit
Mapex are the Greatest Drum Company in my opinion. I'm very lucky to own 2 Orion kits, and 3 Saturn's, their all amazing sounding drums.
That is the best piece of advice I have ever heard for drumming.
Love this guy. All wisdom.
Love Greg! Been a fan of his since he did the Buddy Rich scholarship concert. Such a down to earth guy.
Love the Ross Perot ear reference Gregg. You are amazing
What a world class being. Thank you so much for sharing this. This was warm and wonderful!
I love this guy.
the best advise, presented so clearly
Great advice, and all true !! . He also says it with a great attitude thrown in with some humor.. Gregg is awesome !
It’s one run on sentence, buy it’s gold.
Great advice, Thanks Gregg..
Thanks Gregg , great advice for all the jobs.
Thank you for that.....you are amazing and so down to earth.....much respect
Drum kits in the 90s where so beautiful
I love the 80's & 70's,,, my older sister was from 1970's,,, but she passed away sadly ☹️.
Thanks Gregg. Some really great life lessons there and not just applicable to the music business. However you earn your living, learn what you've you've been paid to do, turn up on time, get the job done, have equipment that doesn't break down all the time and be reliable. I'd far rather work with someone of average ability who I know is gong to turn up and do their job than a genius who might turn up and then might also throw a tantrum and disappear for a day/week. I once saw an interview with the late great actor David Niven in which he said something to the effect of "learn your lines, turn up on set sober and do your job".
I guess i have a career of 27 years build on thoses tips
beautiful kit
All great advice! Gregg is a complete musician and a down to earth guy!
Absolutely spot-on Charlie Callas. :-D
Lots of good advice. Thanks for posting.
Good man. Thank you for your wisdom
The best advise! Thanks Gregg
This is a great video from Gregg. I always appreciated his honesty and transparency about real world situations, and these days that can be really hard to come by. He is such an awesome source of knowledge for drummers of all ages and I hope people who want a long lasting career watch this video, it is incredibly insightful.
Great job Greg. Based on your lecture here, I have done a lot of good things. I will work on my posture though. I loved your work with Maynard Ferguson.
I don't even play anymore and that was very helpful in general terms for being a pro.
Thanks Gregg 👍🙏
This is GREAT!
God Bless Gregg
Great stuff.... very helpful....
Hi gregg thank's a lot. 👍
so much wisdom
Great man !
Un verdadero Maestro, gracias Gregg por los consejos!!!!! A real Master, thanks Gregg for the advices!!!!
Wise words, as usual, from a great person who happens to play Drums! If only...
EXCELLENT ADVICE!!!!!
Take care of your body like you take care of your drums!
Well said Greg...
"Gotta have some Ross Perot ears." Haha! Get early '90s reference!
Good stuff!
Love Gregg’s personality.
Great guy met him after a gig he did with andy summers in NYC *
Million Dollar advice 👍👍👍
Four guitarists didnt like this clip.
bernard Webb
That says it all:-)
great VID my Detroit budski
*watches after missing a practice session*
a lot of good advice. Chip Barkhouse The Drummist
Every video Greg makes is incredibly informative. He's a bad dude.
Sounds like a real gent.
The short version: Act professionally
The Everyman's Drummer!
Or Everywoman..just sayin. lol
can I bring my gong drum to a wedding gig?
if its an irish one....sure,expect people falling and throwing up on it though and/or try to play it themselves by shoving you over
Yeh that usually happens at open mic,,, people are always going to be Jelouse & snobby you can't change the Nature of other people...
For those of you who don't know of Charlie Callas, look him up. He looks like he could have been Ronnie Wood's father.
Minty 👍
Gregg, I don't know if you see this, however...I was watching art vids and in the middle of TONS of art & craft your vid came up out of nowhere. Are you thinking about Drew? LoL
Hope all is well and you didn't get NAMMthrax. Hugs my dear.
Diggadiggadiggadigga..blackhole! Priceless.
As much as I love Drumming for open mic,,, it is pretty sad that most of the time people complain???. When the Eagles 👍 said it best in there song,,, the big bad world doesn't owe you a thing so get over it,,, it was best said of course I always willing to help... But a lot of the time it is what it is???. Drumming is fun & I have been trying all the time to get my younger nice not to give up when haters downgrade her playing???. The reason it become hard on her is people not only at open mic whinge and carry on,,, but Church 🙏🙏🙏 people give her a hard time,,, when I boosted to play the drums for the church,,, it is difficult for her because most of the time people will have their opinion on what you do or they use it against???. But when it comes down to the Nitty gritty,,, I don't play in 🙏Church🙏 anymore ether,,, but I still love the drums & Congos & bongos🥁🥁🥁,,, Thanks for this video Bless U 🙏🙏🙏 100 times over...
2:38 I have that problem, negativity has been a lifelong struggle for me.
Oh, noooooo!!!!!!!
@@thomasfink2385 Now that's funny!! :)
bala bala bala bala dong! thank
Rookies make sure you throw up 4 times prior to your first 15 gigs and then you’ll realize your nerves won’t ever go away till that first note you hit. Unless your sound guy is just horrible and your stage volume is all kinds of low or not on. Lol your nervous lol
I think Gregg’s Dad was a drum technician for him.
That is correct. His dad, Bud, was his tech usually from about November-May. The summers of 1990, 91 and 92 it was me for local jazz gigs and studio work. Bud was a great guy. The whole family is great.
His son's name is Budd as well I think.
@@sharonsterner8854 No, it's not Bud.
Ice ice baby not sure on this if am honest
Gregg is GOD
Uses DIXON DRUMS these days..
Drummers should be 'first in and last out' of any gig. You'll always get a better parking spot that way:-)