I saw Tony Williams in 1969 in small Hollywood nightclub with "Lifetime". I was about 10 feet away. I couldn't believe it.

Such a loss. But, Mr. Williams left us quite a catalogue ❤️ Can you imagine if he had lived longer? My favourite all time drummer.

Mike Clark is a national treasure! ❤

“Elvin did that too” - you have to love Mike - he is so knowledgable. Brilliant. Listen to Tony’s Ego album absolutely unbelievable.

Thanks Mike for capturing so well the many feelings and thoughts us drummers have about Tony and his wonderful legacy.

Mike nailed it..I saw Tony a number of times and he was a high energy fire breathing monster...man he could play. His use of the cymbals is legendary...sure miss him. He was one of a kind.

thank you Mike Clark. it is fascinating to hear you talk about Tony Williams and drumming and music. I agree with all the things you point out about Tony Williams. from the first time he came to my attention in the early 70's all the way up to now I still am in awe of his talent,,and so are all of my drummer friends and musicians who comprehend the man's legacy.

A legend talking about THE Legend! Thank you!!!

This is just the greatest! Mike Clark! Thank you for sharing this tremendous insight and inspiration...spoken as only a drummer can speak! Beautiful! Inspirational!

One of my favorite drummers talkin about my all time favorite drummers. Outstanding!!

Before passing Tony said he was working on his own metal rock project.

3:26 the tony lick imitation is so damn accurate...

That was an excellent perspective on Tony Williams. Thank you Mike Clark

Very interesting interview.Mike looks so happy when he talks about Tony.

I loved this interview with Mike. I was 16 when I bought Thrust. I had just been introduced to Tony at 15. Both these gentlemen changed my life and contributed to my musical vocabulary in ways not even they could imagine.Thank you Mike and Tony!

This is so great to hear! Thanks for sharing these blessed stories. I saw Tony Williams for the first time at a Zildjian Day in Scotland about 94. I had just started my drum studies and I was spell bound by him, also Vinnie was there too! It was a magical day that remains with me today. David Curtis

Two of my all time favorite drummers !!!! I'm a bass player. I can't imagine how many times I probably ran into Mike Clark, or Paul Jackson in San Rafael and didn't know it. I grew up in San Rafael and used to go to the old Bananas AT Large, A Brown Soun, and the other studio on Anderson Drive that I forgot the name of. I ran into Carmine Appice there.

Thank you so much for your insights on the late great Tony Williams. My admiration of Tony led me to leave Los Angeles for Boston so I could study with Alan Dawson because Alan was Tony's drum teacher way back when. Of course I've always loved Mike Clark's drumming too.

He effected me and my perception of drumming PROFOUNDLY!

Thank you Mr Clarke to share you knowledge and humor. You are an inspiration.

What a great interview - great drummer - very articulate musically and verbally...his own man.

The back story is so important and we do not get it often. Thanks Mike, great info.

Great interview....a greats insight on a legend, love it

Nicely done. Love "seeing" and hearing this work from SnapShots Foundation!

Great to hear from another drummer.

Hop, skip, jump with Tony. 😂 ❤ 🎉

thanks for this

Boy, I was so lucky to see Tony Williams Quintet at the Jazz Cafe here in London back in 1991. And devastated when he died in 1997. A few years ago I picked up "Play or Die" from a German shop, perfect vinyl copy, no scratches. Now on Discogs you have to pay upwards of £75 for a copy.

The song at the end is SICK !!!!!!!!!

this is F'n amazing !

Anyone, please! What's the name of the tune at the end of the video? Nice track...Tony Williams was a genius drummer and Mike Clark is also a a fantastic, innovative drummer and a totally hip/cool character.

Incredible info. Thanks Mike.

Great presentation Mike!

Thank You Mr. Clark.

thanks for posting this :)

If you listen to Herbie before he worked with Tony all those years w/Miles and then after, as Mike said, Tony simply had a massive influence on Herbie Hancock.

Simply amazing!

Awesome Mike!!!

Excellent!!!!

"Nah, nah I wanna hear you play your funky shit...for inspiration." That musical mind at work.

Awesome!

Awesome interview 💪🏻

Aloha one of greatest educators 💚

Great to hear this

Mike Clark, I heard that funky shit Tony was talking about. Man, you laid down the groove on Spank A Lee.

cool story thanks for the share

Hey Mike, do you know when Tony got his first set with the 24inch bass drum and three floor toms? I know he used that on his Believe It album, but how long before that did he use that kit?

Where did the outro music come from? I know it's the Barbarians stuff, but I've never heard a recording of this quality.

The title is distracting. U think, it's an interview with tony williams...

Anybody have info on that song at the end? Artist? Album? Etc.

I have tried to find a comparable ride cymbal to sound more like him, but it is impossible. I suppose he could have played any of my Rides and would have that sound immediately! cheers Mike Clark!

What's the name of the track at the end?

12:33 - 12:41 Yes Mike!

Hi- could you tell me the name of the intro music ? thanks

Bad ass😀

Drummers will continue making money and getting recognition from what tony invented from thousands of years...

What's the Killer song at the end in the credits? I couldn't find it through Tony Williams lifetime

What is the name of the song at the end of this video? Is that Tony singing on it?

I've oftened wondered whether tony Williams ever got together/recorded with Coltrane. and what kind of relationshipif any, did elvin and tony have, if any. mutual respect? détente?

Thank you for Herbie's "Actual Proof". I think that's when I first heard you. Or was it "Bitches Brew"? Well I was just a kid!

Violin was my first instrument...

Really valuable, excellent meter please. The closing music is completely incongruous… Maybe play something from Tony Williams… Or Mike, showing Tony’s influence? Anyway, really good stuff. Liking & subscribing.

I thought Tony was amazing with the classic Miles quintet. But his work then sounded very light and precise -- not at all loud or fiery. I never thought he was so great as a fusion drummer but I'm not much into fusion.

🤓🥁👍🏼

Great Mike!