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Hilary Jones doesn't really have a reason to be stuck up, IMO.
Very average...I said that on the drums newsgroup and some guy who supposedly works for DW threatened to kick my ass.
I also met Ersko and he was great.
It doesn't surprise me that Tony was crazy, his music was crazy.
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">-That's the funniest comment I've heard so far this year.Quote:
Originally posted by benrand:
It doesn't surprise me that Tony was crazy, his music was crazy.
Regarding Bruford, I met him last year and that was really, really nice. He showed great interest and was really friendly.
I met J.R. Robinson about a year and a ? ago at the Stockholm International Fairs (NAMM type of thing but much smaller) when he was on his clinic tour for Yamaha and Zildjian.
To me this was going to be like meeting Jeff, Carlos or Gadd!!!
He sat by himself cause people were to busy checking out some "chopsy" finish bass player.
I walked around trying to come up with something to say/ask.
Anyway, finally I went up to him and said something like: "Uh, Mr.Robinson, nice to meet you...".
We talked for like 10-15 minutes about music and drumming. He was super nice and very helpful... Funny too. [img]smile.gif[/img]
Btw, he sat down and played on a kid-sized kit for some dad who asked if he could show his son some stuff. Within 10 seconds about 50 people was standing around watching... Talk about GROOVE!
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EB
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J.R. needs more recognition than he gets. His name, IMO, should be up there with Jeff and Carlos.
His body of work speaks for itself.
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J.R. needs more recognition than he gets. His name, IMO, should be up there with Jeff and Carlos.
No doubt about it.
He's The Iron Horse of the studio/session guys.
...so musical and groovy.
Another player is Nashville's Eddie Bayers.
Never met him but exchanged a few e-mails with him, very nice guy.
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J.R's work with Tom Scott etc. He's one of the few who can really Groove with Abraham Laboriel!
I met Alex Acuna at a Clinic and a Gig he did the night before, and he just radiates something that touches you so deep, we talked about Bill Maxwell and Koinonia and he seemed to be very serious about talking with you, not just some superficial chit chat. I'm a huge fan of Alex Acuna and Bill Maxwell so those two nights were some of the greatest of that year!.
Met SSmith twice. Once he was luke warm but cordial(friendlier to those who actually bought a CD) How he might have known I already had one I'm not sure. The second time he was more friendly...it had been a good gig with lots of enthusiastic fans. Also met Rod Morgenstein who was very nice - we got to talking about Peart who he knows well
I know Rick from drumaddict's story as well. I heard the same exact story from him. He really had no reason to make it up as far as I can see. I've met most of the same guys that Addict has and I've had pretty much the same experiences. One of the best guys in the business, as far as I'm concerned, is Bissonette. He really encompasses it all. He has managed to maintain his "humanity" in the midst of all of his drum fame. I studied with him for about 4 years starting around 1984 or 85. This was right after he left the Maynard gig and moved out to CA from Texas. He is the exact same guy now that he was then. Hasn't changed a bit. I've never seen another musician treat other people with such kindess and respect. In all the years I've know him I've never, ever seen him get mad or have a cross word with anyone. When you experience a player of his magnitude, with that kind of personality, it becomes very difficult to stomach the behaviors of some of these other guys. It just don't wash! Met Jeff a couple of times too. He was very kind to me. The guy exuded cool and hipness.
CB
That story with Tony sounds crazy! It's definately true that those drummers are also just human and I am sure you can catch them having a bad day. Nonetheless, depending on how close this story is to the truth - that was a crazy encounter.
"That's Life"
I agree. My disappointment was Steve Smith, and is each year at NAMM. I am really amazed that these guys who are great performers, who know what pressure and discipline is, who are so intelligent do not or choose to not prepare for such a show, as though they are unaware of their status as drummers and musicians.
The great fact is almost all are good guys, leaving personal bias aside for four days!
One positive for me was meeting Moyas Lucas. He did the 2nd Steve Perry solo CD and nailed a Jeff Porcaro type feel. When I shared my observations of his playing he said I was the first to share that with him and that he dedicated his playing in memory of Jeff. Other great guys are Abe Jr & Curt Bisquera. These two embrace you as though you are bros from high school hangin' together. Billy Ward & Zoro are very cool as well.
Timing is key IMO. If Vinnie is signing at the Zildjian booth with 50 guys in line, the conversation is short and sweet, almost impersonal. That's to be expected.
Having a 'no expectation' attitude is key for myself.