Alex Van Halen, Ginger Baker & Carmine Appice on Drumming in Cream

Ginger Baker, born Peter Edward Baker, was an English drummer and one of the most influential and widely recognized figures in the history of rock music. He is best known for his work as the drummer for the rock bands Cream and Blind Faith, as well as his innovative and influential drumming style. Here are … Read more

THE BROWN SOUND | The Secret of the VAN HALEN Guitar Tone!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juA98y_nMv0 Eddie Van Halen famous guitar sound.  How it was achieved.   The “brown sound” is a term often associated with the guitar tone of Eddie Van Halen, the legendary guitarist of the band Van Halen. It refers to the rich, warm, and distinctive tone that he achieved, particularly in the early days of the … Read more

Michael Omartian: One of the Unsung Giants of Music – Rick Beato — “These interviews should be in the Library of Congress” — great info on true session musicianship

‘Jazz players’ brains are wired differently.’ ‘Just do some [drum] fills.’ — 37:30 “It’s the limitations that make the artist, not the capabilities.” — 43:30 in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-fEKf3Av3c   CGPT Michael Omartian is an influential American producer, composer, arranger, and musician whose work spans several decades and encompasses a wide range of music genres. Born on … Read more