Live From My Drum Room! ®

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com Part 2 of remembering Charlie Watts. I talk about seeing the Stones for the first time in 1975, and after a few close calls, finally meeting Charlie for the first time. Also some funny stories.  https://livefrommydrumroom.com www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com A fun conversation with Mike Edison, author of "Sympathy For The Drummer: Why Charlie Watts Matters." Mike and I discuss The Rolling Stones and why Charlie Watts is so important. Some great Charlie Watts stories, too!  https://livefrommydrumroom.com www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com A fabulous chat with my old and dear friend and great drummer, Dave Mattacks! Dave and I discussed his approach to practicing, playing to a click track, his long and productive association with Fairport Convention going back to 1969, being in the London session scene for over 20 years, and his hugely successful career working with artists...

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com A great chat with my old friend and former boss, and Drum Workshop founder, the legendary Don Lombardi. Don talks about the early days of DW Drums and hardware, Buddy Rich, his dedication to education and the creation of Drum Channel, as well as future plans for Slingerland Drums. And some great stories!  https://livefrommydrumroom.com www...

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com A special episode remembering and paying tribute to my friend, hero and biggest drumming influence, Charlie Watts.  https://livefrommydrumroom.com www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com A hilarious, energetic and inspirational chat with my old pal, Kenny Aronoff. It's a snapshot of why Kenny is considered the hardest working drummer in the music business. We barely scratched the surface, so there will be a part 2! https://livefrommydrumroom.com www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com Another hilarious conversation with my old friend, the legendary Steve Gadd! Steve and I discussed his book, "Gaddiments" as well as the late, legendary Roger Hawkins. Rob Wallis of Hudson Music the publisher for "Gaddiments" joined us for an inside look at the book. Steve shared many insights on the book, practice and...

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com A fun and informative chat with my old pal, the legendary Peter Erskine! Peter and I talked about life during lockdown, teaching, and recording. Peter also shared some great video tips, discussed touring with Steely Dan and treated us to some beautiful playing, including his soon to be released Tama Peter Erskine signature snare drum!  htt...

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com A fantastic and funny chat with the great Liberty DeVitto! Lib and I discussed his fabulous book, "Life, Billy And The Pursuit Of Happiness" his incredible career including his 30 years as the powerhouse groove behind Billy Joel, creating his drum parts for those iconic songs, the ups and downs of the music business and much more...

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com A hilarious and informative chat with my old friends Stan & Jerry Keyawa, owners of the legendary Professional Drum Shop in Hollywood, CA, founded in 1959 by their step-dad, Bob Yeager. Stan and Jerry talk about the affect the "Beatle Boom" had on Pro Drum during the 1960s, as well as their incredible history.  https://livefr...

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com A great chat with two of my best pals and incredible drummers, Myron Grombacher and Gregg Bissonette! Myron talks about playing with Rick Derringer before joining the Pat Benatar Band, his iconic drum sets and the early days of MTV. Gregg and Myron shared some funny stories about their long friendship and the great Mark Craney. This one wa...

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com My old friend and legendary drummer Dennis Chambers and I discuss his career with P Funk, John Scofield, Steely Dan, Carlos Santana and more! Lots of great and funny stories, including the late great Jeff Porcaro, and his performance at the Buddy Rich Memorial Concert in 1989. Watch all the episodes on my YouTube channel and please subscri...

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com A fun and very informative chat with my old and dear friend, Simon Phillips. Simon talks about his early years playing in his Dad's big band, to becoming one of London's busiest session drummers. Also, Judas Priest, Jeff Beck, Pete Townshend, The Who and joining Toto. We barely scratched the surface, so watch for Part 2! Watch al...

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com An informative and often hilarious conversation with my old friend, drummer and founding member of The Black Crowes, Steve Gorman! We talked about Steve's fabulous book "Hard To Handle: The Life And Death Of The Black Crowes" his drumming influences, Trigger Hippy, his radio show and much more! Watch all the episodes on my Y...

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com A great chat with my dear friend and fabulous drummer, the legendary Mickey Curry! We discussed Mickey's long and incredible career including Hall & Oates, his 40 years with Bryan Adams, The Cult, Tom Cochrane, Jeff Porcaro and much more! Watch all the episodes on my YouTube channel and please subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/c/...

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com An in depth chat with my pal and drumming hero, Gary Mallaber! We discussed his playing on iconic records such as Van Morrison's "Moondance" and "Tupelo Honey," Steve Miller's "Fly Like An Eagle," "Book Of Dreams" and "Abracadabra," Eddie Money's hits and Bruce Springsteen&ap...

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com My chat with my good friend, the legendary original drummer and cofounder of "Chicago," Danny Seraphine!  https://livefrommydrumroom.com www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com A great chat with my old and dear friend Bill Gibson, drummer with Huey Lewis & The News. We talked about Bill's drumming influences, the early days of HL&N and how the band formed in 1979, recording the hugely successful "Sports" record in 1983, some of Bill's iconic drum parts and a tour of his studio. https:/...

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com A fabulous and often hilarious conversation with my friend and drum hero, the one and only, Andy Newmark! We talked about everything from Carly Simon to Sly Stone, to Roxy Music to John Lennon. And much much more.  Watch all the episodes on my YouTube channel and please subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRo...

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com Steve talks about growing up in Whitman, Mass, attending Berklee College, studying with Gary Chaffee and Alan Dawson, Jean Luc-Ponty, Journey, Vital Information, Buddy Rich, Charlie Watts, Danny Seraphine and more. Watch all the episodes on my YouTube channel and please subscribe!  https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumR...

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com A fabulous and highly informative chat with the great Gavin Harrison. We discussed home recording, microphones and drum sounds, Gavin's creative approach to drum solos, his process for learning King Crimson's complicated parts and much more. There will be a Part 2! Please subscribe to my YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/c...

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com An entire show paying tribute to one of my biggest heroes and inspirations, the great Jeff Porcaro! My guests were Robyn Flans, author of her best-selling book "It's About Time - Jeff Porcaro: The Man and His Music," Rob Wallis and Joe Bergamini from Hudson Music and legendary drum tech Gary Grimm, who worked for Jeff in the...

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com A truly hilarious episode with two of the greatest, most prolific and legendary drummers on the planet, and also two of my best friends, Steve Gadd and Rick Marotta. With a surprise guest appearance by the legendary Will Lee. Buckle your seat belt and enjoy the ride!  Please subscribe to my YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnDe...

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com A fun chat with my old friend and original drummer with Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, the great Stan Lynch. Stan talks about his years with Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, his iconic drum sound and iconic parts and lots more! Please subscribe to my YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom https...

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com An inspiring chat with my old friend and amazing drummer, Todd Sucherman. Todd talks about his 25 years as the drummer for the legendary band "Styx," returning to playing live shows, recording at home, practice tips and much more!  Please subscribe to my YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRo...