Mel Taylor {The Ventures} Best Drum Solo Ever! - Caravan - LIVE!! (1984)
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- Mel Taylor is The Best Drummer In The World! Mel Taylor and The Ventures perform "Caravan" LIVE ON STAGE!! ...in Japan, 1984.
The VENTURES As Featured On This Upload Are: Gerry McGee, Nokie Edwards, Don Wilson, and Mel Taylor!! Please leave a comment for the video and rate on it too! Thank You !!
I found this video as I was searching for content my daughter could use on her school report. The report is on someone in her family who has died...she chose her grandpa whom she never had a chance to get to know (she was born in Nov 1995)! He was my hero...you have no idea how much it warms my heart to know he touched so many other lives as well. Thank you for sharing...Jayme Taylor (Mel's youngest daughter)
What a talented drummer. Awesome!
Jayme , She sure had one talented Grand dad, & though I'm a guitar player the first real Rock albums i heard were from the Ventures with Don on drums. Still have those records & they still play . I used them as a learning tool though it was many years before i could even attempt to play as Nokie did, never really got there on his level but i found my own way to play. . While in the 6th grade it was Mel & Buddy Rich that had me try two years of drum classes but i could never play my meager little set as we lived in a townhouse & every time i practiced the neighbors would call the rental office & complain it was to loud . I hated practice pads & so i gave up & in 67 i turned to guitar. In 74 i was lucky to see the Ventures in Washington DC & Mel , Nokie Bob & Don just were as awesome as you like. For your daughter she must be mighty proud & Mel is still influencing drummers everywhere despite all the incredible players we know as todays modern drummers. As for the Ventures they still hold up with todays best & they did it without all the pedals & monster drum kits we have come to see as normal. If you have time or really see this comment this is what I've taken as the direction i went in . It's not Nokie as no is but it's these influences that made me want to play. If you wish to leave me a comment please feel free but leave them on my post not here . I thank you & Thank you Ventures for such great music. czcams.com/video/RHj04fFTrZI/video.html
Beautiful!
I was not aware how influential the Ventures and Mel actually were. Your post made me reading up on them.
Mel Taylor has my vote for one of the best rock drummers on this planet.
Mine too, brother!
You've got that right!
Perhaps if you played drums you'd have a different feeling about his abilities. I've played since these guys first became popular in the early 1960's and Mel Taylor is not even in the same universe as the good rock drummers.
@@alcyone9361 What makes others better? Or what makes Taylor only mediocre?
@@davidbrand391 One of the "popular" drummer who was even worse on a trap set was Sandy Nelson. Mel Taylor is OK but not in the same universe as Neil Peart, John Bonham, Steve Gadd, Billy Cobham, Carl Palmer, Villie Colailuti, Nick Mason, Roger Taylor, or John Miceli, to name a few...not including me.
I won't go into the jazz/swing drummers like Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, Ed Shaughnessy, Joe Morello, Dave Weckl, and Louie Bellson.
And I won't even discuss Ringo Starr, Ginger Baker, or Keith Moon. I almost gag every time I see someone mention Ringo in a discussion of "greatest drummers".
i wish more people knew of mel taylor - he is a god behind that kit -
The drumming on the bass was totally unique!
Tielman Brothers
That percussion on the bass guitar was sheer genius, I've never seen *that* before, I can certainly say that. That was brilliant!
I've never seen someone play drums on guitar before...this is genius!
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NEVER have I seen a drummer solo on the bass guitar. That is epic!
Mel's drumming for the angels now 😎
WOW HE IS THE BEST!
Outstanding!
Mel was an awesome drummer.
The Ventures... they deserve a lot of credit for their musicianmanship, skill and professionalism.
They were HUGELY popular in Japan, and remain so today. One of America's all time great instrumental bands.
Wow- I think this is the most impressive drum solo ever.....
the Ventures: My all time instrumental greats
Tfs..I used to babysit for Mel Taylors Family back in the 70's..My mom used to get her hair done at Rafael & Johns back in the day..in studio city CA..His wife got her hair done by my mom's hairdresser as well..wow..memories..😃
Was Leon a kid back then? Amazing stories I bet.
+bradentonguy50 ☺He was quiet, I baby sat the sister mostly..I really enjoyed seeing there gold, platinum records on the wall..they lived very modestly..those where the days!..☺
+bradentonguy50 I Don't remember how old Leon was, I'm thinking he was a teenager, now mind you this was back in 1976, I was 16 myself..☺
Wow this is great..I always associated Mel Taylor as the 'Wipe Out' drummer and had no idea of his work beyond that. I especially liked that he uses traditional grip for the most part when playing his kit..and that bit with him and the bass player..never seen anything like that before. Great video.
MEL TAYLOR. AN ARTIST IN THE TRUE SENSE OF THE WORD !!!!!!!!!!! I BOW TO HIS NAME....
Brilliant. Can't beat a great drum solo & in my opinion no performers have ever surpassed the Ventures.
as an drummer myself all my life i think mel was great never saw this b 4 .amazing
This is so amazing and refreshing. This is a real musician playing drums with different rhythms, different beats, different beat intensities.
Todays drummer in the rock genre seem to think that a drum solo is all about just beating the heck out of the drums as hard, as loud and as fast as you can for a few minutes
Mel Taylor...one of the greatest American rock drummers ever!!
+Joe Salles Sorry to rain on your parade but it takes a lot more than just an endless run of triplets up and down the toms to be the greatest rock drummer.
+BigBill Lucas Time out, old son. I'm hearing technical skill, excellent timing, good use of the kit, and most importantly Mel Taylor was one of the most influential drummers who ever picked up sticks simply by virtue of influencing some of the greatest drummers ever with his work, particularly "Walk Don't Run". How does that not qualify? And, more importantly, who do YOU consider great?
+Guy Fawkes Just saying that i found his solo boring and simple, i respect that his playing helped influence a generation etc, most drummers including myself hold Buddy Rich as the most influential drummer who ever picked up a pair of sticks with John Bonham a close second
+BigBill Lucas Gene Krupa
+Guy Fawkes I don't want to discredit Mel Taylor or compare him to others! Just to answer your question, here a list of GREAT drummers I know: Dave Weckl, Steve Gadd, Vinnie Colaiuta, Jojo Mayer and, of course, Buddy Rich.
First time I ever saw an actual Bass /Drum Solo!. This is outstanding!
Mel Taylor was an Amazing performer and the ventures were and will always be one of my favourite bands
Holy crap that was freaking amazing! Never seen a drummer play the guitar like that. RIP Mel!
Hawaii Five-O with Mel and Max Weinberg is absolutely classic!
When I was a wee boy of 5 or 6 years old, I used to use an arm-chair as a drum-kit and hammer away to the Ventures. I would get out of breath trying to keep up with your dad. Hats off to a legend!
loved Mel Taylor and his son is pretty darn good also.
La mejor banda instrumental con 4 reyes ,no creo que sean superados nunca ,virtuosos totales
Fantastic musician...They were my idol......Today I am old man ( 61 ) and I am always glad when I am listening their compilation (music)...I have Ventures collection....
All of them made impression and always will stay in my mind and my heart...
Bob Bogle../ Nokie Edwards .../ Leon Taylor.../....Gerry McGee....and many other...
I come from Europa...Republic of Serbia.....and I live in city of Krusevac.....
My new favorite drum solo...... BY FAR
Mel Taylor greatest drummer in the world. No one could play the drums like Mel..
Mr.Taylor, the best drumr in the world
From the early 60's the Ventures have been an important part of my goal to play music. Mel was and still is an insperation. My drumming has slipped into the limelite. My drums are with my grandson now. He can hold his own. Mel is in the same class a Ritch & Krupa, may be above. Sure miss him.
I'll take Carl Palmer .all day!
legend of legend. He overwhelmed guitars.
Mel Taylor the greatest drumer ... all the times
....grandioso!!!!!!😆😙👏👏👏👏👏
I feel sorry for people who consider Mel Taylor anywhere in the top 500 drummers...of any time.
Phenomenal!!!!!
Don Wilson never gets enough credit. If there was a better rock rhythm player in the 60s, I don't know who it would have been.
+Charles Seper Bruce Welch!
The quiet one always speaks volume!
John Lennon was a pretty damn good rhythm player
it was Pete Townsend. there- now you know
These guys are the Masters of feel, style and finesse, just ultimate sickness Total wickedness. 🔥🔥The one and only Ventures.
He and Ringo are the reason I started playing. I love this guy and his style! I still listen to The Ventures often. Some of the best music during the best times of life!
Ringo Star - you kidding me!! He was an amateur compared to Mel Taylor.
Ringo should be the reason you started playing.
Taylor should be the reason you wanted to get good.
i played drums myself and of course he is good ,,,i will never down a drummer , if you play from the heart its all good . love all
These guys are gods.
Mary Schultze: I love listening to the Ventures. They are a Classic in music.
This is a great band.
Damn ! That was just too awesome....
Always wanted to figure out how Mel Taylor wasn't included as one of the best drummers as others have been, makes no sense was it because he was in one of the world's greatest ever instrumental bands?
Met them and saw them at my college (San Mateo JC)...picture with them backstage...and photos of Mel doing this.
Wooóooow....Mel Taylor fantastic... nadie como Mel.. es único!!!!!!!
Mel Taylor and The Ventures! 💓✨ 💖✨
Incredible!!
Amazing performance and co-ordination !. what a collective effort !.
Grade Mel Taylor. Tocava muito. Não me canso de assistir os videos doS VENTURES. Obrigado por terem feito parte de nossas vidas.
Abraços a todos.
This is why Mel Taylor is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He was a true showman and a hell of drummer.
A GREAT MAN...
I played the drums, Mel is out of this world
Hey Buddy,
I very seldom use Google mail.
Eat your heart out, "Inagaddavida" drummer (Iron Butterfly)! You can't hold a 'candle' to Mel Taylor!
That man could play drums!!!
Mel has always been one of my favorite drummers . . .. after seeing this I'm just floored. Keeping the audience with him and me glued to see what was next for the whole video . .. . .That was awesome!
What's more impressive is Mel kicking the crap out of a "Partridge Family" drum set on stage in Japan in 65' on this song!
Amazing that their are drummers out there saying that this isn't all that good. Maybe they need to learn this. Mel was one of the greatest. He could do more with a three piece kit than many drummers could do with a seven piece set.
James, Many say the same things about the great buddy Rich , it's just not so. When you get used to Terry Bozzio & Neil Peart you tend to view things with rose colored glasses . In the days of the Ventures Mel was considered one of the best rock players & he was. To do as he did with a simple kit like Buddy who can't be compared to Mel or modern drummers they both got more out of simple kit than most new drummer get from massive kits . Don't get me wrong those guys are jaw droppers.
incredible awesome, so spectacular, wow
Mel Taylor was a monster on drums!!!!
Please check Brian Bennett of the Shadows and compare them.
Super great video. The group brings back many good memories.
Show!! Grande Baterista, The Ventures, Banda espetacular!!
Now that's tapping! On the bass!
In 1968, 69, or 70 they played the Enlisted Man's Club in either Naha Okinawa or maybe Sangley Point in The Philippines. I was there.
Mindblowing stuff !!
Gerry McGee on bass.....COOL!! Great bass solo........
I had the pleasure of watching and listening to Gene Krupa upstairs at the Metropole in Times Square way back probably just before he died...He may have missed a beat or two, but his BONGO BEAT and his TOM-TOM beat was not bad!!!
I loved watching them play!
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Gotta pay the git-file players a compliment on this one...they sound like Nashville Cats...playin since they'se babies...nothing better than those session guys in Music City. Great Playing fellas.
Great Drum Solo!!
A MELHOR BANDA DE GUITARRA DE TODOS OS TEMPOS.SEMPRE CLASSE AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great .Bad ass solo...
My favourite :)
Never seen anyone play drums on a guitar before. That was insane!
Gene Krupa back in the late 60s may have been the first. Check out "Big Noise from Winnetka."
Mel was copying a but from Gene Krupa He is great no question but that is where it came from
Mel Taylor's drum solos does not have a own composition. When ask for a drum solo, he can only play "Caravan" and "Wipe Out".
The Ventures back in Japan - still as badass as ever!
FANTASTIC MEL ! FANTASTIC VENTURES !
MEL TAYLOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Don't forget his son Leon Tayler also a great drummer
Wow. Everybody hears about Ron Bushy in Inna-Godda-Davida but this is every bit as epic if not more varied and "musical". Your daddy did good. You have all the reason in the world to be proud @jmedtaylor.
Great Drummer ❤
THE REAL DEAL . RIP. BRO.
Mel Taylor. Legend. In the early days with less drum kit to play he was even better. Different gravey.
They are still the best band
For every great guitarist, pianist, drummer, etc. there's probably a ton of great guitarists, pianists, drummers, etc. that don't get as much fame for great musical skills
Awesome
Mel yes we miss you till next time
Epic !!!!!
Mel was a great drummer for that band IMHO. He really built a fire under them like Mitch for Jimi and Elvin for Coltrane.
I like don Wilson,ventures band very much. From Andrew Chennai india
so different and ahead of its time
I am an huge Mel Taylor fan being a drummer myself and he was better than any other rock band drummer,,,but he was no Buddy Rich, who is the absolute best.
I would add Joe Morello
that is awesome
Two words! Hot Damn!
Thank for uploading! Really fine drummer, I like his "pulsing", playful way. The cracking sound of the little timbales - or rototoms? - is excellent! (I,m a timbles fan, use 8 ones:)
Greetings from Hungary: George (a Blackmore- and funfan melodydrum/b/er:)
This, for me, is a revelation. Want a great band? Start, always, with the drummer.
I have all their albums
Nice one mel great performance