Being real — When 50 bars of “drum solo” is 52 bars too many — the full-stymie of musical groove following inevitable devolution into full-swing drum-batting, or: Anti-Musical Foibles — Is it kind of like rock-climbing with farm equipment?
Steve Gadd: Signed, Sealed Delivered – Switzerland – 1989 #stevegadd #drumsolo #drummerworld https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tXh8B2qyRw I’m not “picking on” or singling out Steve Gadd; there are countless examples. Gadd and many other soloists are professional masters beyond reproach. I expect nearly no one will agree with if even understand the point I’m addressing — but I think screaming is not … Read more
