I love the way he smiles, when he is reminiscing about all his drumkits. You can see how much joy he gets thinking about them. The story about Mike's first kit, which his uncle gave him, with all the kits, snares, all the shows he has played over the years, he still remembers his first kit, amazing! This is what makes Mike so darn likeable, he is so down to earth, thanks Mike, great interview!

Mike Terrana, you're an awesome drummer, friend and brother. Keep doing what you do and never let the music stop! You're an awesome inspiration and I appreciate you fully!

terrana Rules

hey Mike, I'm 54 and haven't sat behind a kit for 30 years. just bought a kit from a friend. I haven't had this much fun in years. thanks for sparking my interest to get back into them.

Mike Terrana your skills are a given ...super great drummer..but the thing I like about you the most is how much of a good human being you are ...and it shows in your playing and in your personality...a very funny , warm type of human...dont ever change man.. ...keep rocking ...you are truly an inspiration...

40:34, pure inspiration. I'm gonna be checking out this book he mentions "The Magic of Believing" Might be a good positive boost! Thanks for this interview!! 🤘 That was awesome

Such an inspiration - as a drummer looking at every Mike Terrana performance pushes me to get better :)

Terrana, an AWESOME DRUMMER and a SPLENDID PERSON! Thanks Mike

You are AWESOME, Mike! Keep being creative! And don’t stop the music 😉🤘🏻

Love the inspiration and motivation, Mike!! At 53 and starting my KZfaq channel less than a year ago, I've been in the amature/semi-pro status for 30+ years, and you're a mentor that has my utmost respect. I LOVE the iconic kits and colors you play - I too, have been always inspired by flashy and colorful setups. Love the book suggestions, I too am an avid reader, and the last 10 min of this vid could easily be a TED talk. Much love, Mike - if you're ever in Phoenix, it would be an honor to buy you a cup of coffee (or tea) and chat life and drums. Best to you and yours.

Mike, you're AWESOME. You owe me a visit and I owe you lunch. I remember hanging out with you at Denny's - lol. Let's try another place next time, shall we?

Hi Mike, I was very moved by the way you answered the last question. There is no better way to say something like that. You are a realist! Stay healthy and the way you are. Drumming greetings from Bavaria!

What an amazing look into the career of an amazing drummer. Loved every moment of it ❤

Going into this video I thought this would be another lockdown video but with 2 awesome drummers, by the end of the video I forgot it was about a lockdown, in fact it was as liberating as one can get, inspiring, words of wisdom with positive pep talk which resonated with me and reaffirmed that I am on the correct timeline.. I needed this BIG THANKS TO BOTH OF YOU! :-)

Thanks you so much for sharing this, Mr. Terrana!

it’s very interesting interview, thanks a lot, Mike!

Great interview ! Thanks for sharing .

So nice guy man ...Thanks a lot for the post!!!! You´re an incredible drummer!!!

Woow great knowledge and nice interview...the years and experience gives you knowledge! Thanks Mike.

Great interview. I like your positive energy!

Mike you are one of my personale heroes!

I play with Mike at the Cozy bash it was an honour to work with him amazing guy.

Well rounded drummer, loved his exceptional/unique drum solos and the time with Tarja Turunen!

Brilliant Interview.

excellent interview. quite complete and dynamic. congratulations my friend

You are a really nice guy, your energy and positive attitude are inspiring, keep it going Mike

Mike, you´re a really wise man. I appreciate, that I can tell I´m your friend. God bless you.

Thank you ❤

Good interview great drummer .

This guy is so cool! Good attitude too!

I like this Interview.Very cool and interessting. Very true, when you explain about to get to be a good drummer. its not about the money , its about the passion. When you having fun to playing your drums and its turning into passion This is the right way. I like when you are playing the drums the way you Act. Its fun to watching you, because you are so powerful and happy and you Realy Play very good.I can say Im a real Fan.What was very interessting to me that you was living in Hamburg in Germany.yeah, I was growing up and born in Hamburg. So I know what are you talking about. I Would like to get your new CD Even thought your voice has a very cool sound. Let me know when its avaiable. Keep on drumming and of course dont stop the music

You played with Malmsten wow just wow 👌

When Mike lived in holland and i took some lessons from him i played on those peavy rrums. Sounded cool back then

Hey Mike just came across ur vids, sound great, Brother! I subbed to ur channel

Cozy rules and so do you bro. Keep it up!!

I like mike he is a great player he has influence me as a drummer

SUCH A DOWN TO EARTH "MUSICIAN "(OR AS THEY SAY IN JAPANESE " ONGAKKA" )…! LOVE HIS STORIES ,HIS STYLE OF DRUMMING. ARE THERE CLIPS OF HIM PLAYING WITH STEVE LUKATHER? I believe Mike is a " Capricorn ". No wonder that explains why he so down to earth. A fellow Capri here too. Good luck Mike. Love from Mumbai( India).

I said it before but I mean it....... The little guy from Malmsteen,,,What a beast.... the most amazing thing about his playing is ,,, I can't believe he can do all this WITHOUT - tattoos like a prison convict, pentagrams on fire, heroin tracks, a whiny story, and a pouched out kissy face... What a weird freak !! Total respect and thanks Mike,,, excuse me - Mr. Terrana,,you earned it... P.S. could you do Russian Sailors Dance ?

MIKE IF YOU READ THIS. please check out a Canadian drummer named Jerry Mercer! Uncanny look and feel! Style and Independance similar!

I'd pay top dollar to visit the Terrana drum museum.

He did not mentioned Fibes,Ludwig,Rogers,Tama,Yamaha,Sonor...

Your funny Mike very nice interview

Cool!!!🤘👽🤘

😎👍🇺🇸💗💣🥁🎼🔊MIKE!!!

How many drum sets and cymbals does Mr. Terrana have? Very cool stuff, but so many different sets in his videos. I guess this is a perk of being a professional. I have 2 acoustic sets, 1 electronic set, and one new acoustic set on the way. I guess I shouldn't complain, but it still isn't up to Terrana quantities. :)

Those red cymbals are gorgeous

🥇🥇🎅🎅.. Cool mike 🥁

Man I took the same route, saw kiss in 1977....black cats pyrotechnics on either side......I was 11 😂

Where do you live at the moment mr. Terrana?

🤠🤠👍

Mike Terrana, what kind of master you are, a real inspiration for me.

RUSH please?!

fool in the rain?

Jon Bonham or Billy Cobham !? I choose Billy Cobham !

Crap, i collect watches too :-)

Jajaja my sister called the cops also jajaja

Man I thought the highlight of you're career was living with a Sasquatch? Lol

I really wish he would learn to play without his mouth wide open. Its kinda creepy