Gary Husband played with both Holdsworth and McLaughlin Gary Novak played with both Holdsworth and Corea Chad Wackerman played with both Zappa and Holdsworth Vinnie Colaiuta played with all of them: Zappa, Holdsworth, McLaughlin and Corea
@jerryolivermason67605 жыл бұрын
Simply one of the best. I was high school when I met Vin at P.A.S. in Nashville back in the early 90s. He was the kindest soul to me and my dad. I love this man -through his music!
@johannhauffman32311 ай бұрын
The Ultimate Professional Best of the best.
@chrismcmullen45253 жыл бұрын
Vinnie's and facility and speed is insane, yet his phrasing and musicality is off the charts. Truly a one of a kind individual.
@donaldmoore44125 жыл бұрын
One of the best drummers on the planet.
@androiduser10195 жыл бұрын
I first became aware of Vinnie back in the 70's. I didn't really get it until I started listen to Frank Zappa. The phrasing, notation, metric modulation, time signature's, etc. I blew my mind!!! I researched his musical history from that point on. Studied out of the same music book's that he studied out of, while he was at Berklee. Gary Chaffee was one of his drum teacher's, that I focused on for year's. Now after 40 years of drumming, I pretty much hung up the drumsticks, but, I will always cherish the knowledge that I have learned, over the years. Vinnie is the most dangerous drummer around. If you don't know who he is....I feel sorry for you...
@slickingdom5 жыл бұрын
14:55 is when I thought I died and went to Heaven!! What Vinnie has done throughout his career in many ways almost seems unprecedented. What a great tribute to a legendary artist!! ❤️🥁🥁🥁
@mattd46163 жыл бұрын
The greatest drummer on the planet, the most versatile
@javila63415 жыл бұрын
His playing with Sting is just Stellar...the best music Sting ever made was with Vinnies playing involved !
@TheMICMusicInspirationChannel5 жыл бұрын
I preferred Omar.
@dennisjohndreher72585 жыл бұрын
Coliauta,Gadd and Porcaro are my favorite drummers. You know it is when you hear them.
@drumsport4 жыл бұрын
My top 5 starts with Buddy, Jeff, Vinnie, and Steve, and includes Dave Weckl. Technical wizardry aside, I just wish I could approach the playing of my favorite groover......Jeffrey Thomas Porcaro. RIP JP.
@thedcbroker72644 жыл бұрын
Vinnie work with Zappa is still legendary. Zappa didn’t get mainstream AirPlay so most people had never heard of Vinnie. If you ever get some Zappa imports and Vinnie is playing get ready....., it hot!!!! I’m glad chick cores, Joan rivers, and sting has shared this mans talent with the world.
@Giiiiiiiooooooooo5 жыл бұрын
4:20 zappa story was awesome lol
@kevindurden28803 жыл бұрын
What a GIFT to this world this man is !
@RandyHanley3 жыл бұрын
His snare sound is so damn unique. It's like dry - firecracker - but sounds good. If most snares try that, they sound choked out.
@frankierossi4945 жыл бұрын
Vinnie Boy!!! Frankie Rossi from waaaay BITD . You were kind and humble enough to come see us play with in the 70s. Still Killing it man!!!
@robzalewski16184 жыл бұрын
I bought Summoner’s Tales I don’t know how many years ago and got mesmerized by this off beat and on-beat hi hat pattern going back and forth against the kick in Seven Days. I thought to myself who comes up with this stuff? That’s when I became a Vinny fan for life. I had to learn it and it’s drives me crazy still. Nothing but crazy respect for a guy I’d put on the Mt. Rushmore of drumming.
@BackLooking4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, Seven Days is an excellent example of a song that can be played on the radio being enjoyed by anybody who doesn´t even play any instrument and still it is a challenge for many experienced musicians to cover properly. This is how the music should be done. It´s approachable to the listener and not at all boring to the player.
@bobkovach14262 жыл бұрын
Ditto, same thoughts. Crazy timing and throughly enjoyed the album.
@bubisoap4 жыл бұрын
Vinnie was so gracious with Marotta being lost bless his heart lol
@u.v.s.55835 жыл бұрын
My advisor used to have this beautiful wooden drumset and would sometimes play for us. He always said Colaiuta was untouchable.
@jaychun2164 жыл бұрын
Best drummer of all time. GOAT . No question.
@kskslslslsoooao4 жыл бұрын
Why is he better than, say, Dave Weckl?
@jaychun2164 жыл бұрын
@@kskslslslsoooao Ask Dave lol
@kskslslslsoooao4 жыл бұрын
@@jaychun216 That's the easy way out. I ask you.
@elpopa344 жыл бұрын
Simon Phillips ?
@freelance_commie4 жыл бұрын
kskslslslsoooao I feel like anything Vinnie has ever done has been or seemed so effortless. Objectively can shred as well as anyone there has ever been. Subjectively everything I think he does has such soul and flavor and complexity and dynamics and he’s just so insanely solid. Plus he played with Zappa. At a point it’s subjective of course.
@carlosmartinez3245 жыл бұрын
Vinnie is simply wonderful!!!
@richardlafontaine50495 жыл бұрын
I'm gonna sit down now...Vinnie is from another planet ain't he?
@juanjosefernandez5353 жыл бұрын
Weckl's Virtuosity, Stewart Copeland's Power and Jeff Porcaro's Sweet Technique = VINNIE COLAIUTA!!!!!!
@bobkovach14262 жыл бұрын
Complete package...one guy...phenomenal.
@circuitdesign Жыл бұрын
You forgot Garibaldi's groove!
@wyattoutlaw23705 жыл бұрын
First heard vinnie playing with sting ... that 7 days 5:4 beat is sublime.
@Shaktidej5 жыл бұрын
The piece about Zappa is absolutely hilarious, though it must have been dreadfull for Vinnie !
@travisSimon3655 жыл бұрын
My favourite playing of Vinnie's is with Sting. It's not my favourite music, nor is it the most technically difficult, but for me, it's the nicest cross-section between technique, musicianship and just 'feel good' stuff. I was lucky enough to see him with Sting and wow was he great.
@kennytesta93123 жыл бұрын
I agree
@SuperJazzhead5 жыл бұрын
Best there's ever been in my opinion
@CoreaKixx4205 жыл бұрын
Thank you A & T F!! That was phenomenal. Great job!!
@DH-ij9pe3 жыл бұрын
The best of the absolute best.
@teebee52362 жыл бұрын
Vinny is a lovable monster! Geez how good is that??
@tommix64613 жыл бұрын
the best drummer Vinnie
@hjalmarbackstrom58834 жыл бұрын
8:44 That was unexpected to hear Joni Mitchell like that! I'm guessing that's recorded pretty much directly after his time with Zappa, NICE UPLOAD!
@OverratedGames5 жыл бұрын
That jam at 1:05, so simple and chill. something about that bass part gets me good
@davidcrandall39344 жыл бұрын
Jimmy Johnson on bass will do that to you
@felixrousseau28014 жыл бұрын
Dynamic seal call, Rick completely lost hahaha! Thanks for the upload.
@KONAMAN1005 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. What a player. What a pedigree.
@jameshtj5 жыл бұрын
There's Vinnie Colaiuta and then there's everyone else...
@u.v.s.55835 жыл бұрын
There is Vinnie Colaiuta, then there is everyone else except Lars Ulrich, and then there is Lars Ulrich.
@Tanildes5 жыл бұрын
''He needs....'' zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
@albertofontana34805 жыл бұрын
What James is trying to say is that Vinnie is probably de N1 drummer in the world. And yes he is still growing. But you can't notice because you are deaf
@SPAZZOID1005 жыл бұрын
U.V. S. Mehhh
@okgood8529 Жыл бұрын
Nice seeing some Jimmy Johnson on bass. Love the guy from his IOU days!
@neonprimate23645 ай бұрын
Always a treat to see Jimmy Johnson holding down the low end. Flawless tone, groove, and tasty ideas.
@michaelmattice49865 жыл бұрын
What an awesome and FUN video!!!...Thanks for sharing:)
@FusionHowie2 жыл бұрын
Fantastically crafted video to match Vinnie's playing. Great Video ....Thanks for posting this. Peace from Detroit MI.
@SuperFlanders1235 жыл бұрын
That Frank Zappa story... Man...That scared the shit out of me,Lol... Not gonna lie.
@mejsjalv4 жыл бұрын
The description of Vinnie auditioning for Zappa, sounds pretty much like a freaking nightmare for a musician. Starts at around 04:20. (lmao) He was not looking for good or excellent musicians. He was looking for outstandingly skilled geniuses and proper masters. I'm pretty sure the musicians that didn't make the cut are still excellent. It would be great if there's any footage or audio recording of Zappa auditions.
@rosiemurray26114 жыл бұрын
i am having a fucking panic attack listening to him describe it haha
@brushman204 жыл бұрын
Steve Lukather (brilliant Toto guitarist) was one of the guys that got rejected almost immediately. He’s played with too many artists to count.
@freelance_commie4 жыл бұрын
Anyone who got called for an audition alone was a genius top-tier player I’m sure.
@pobinr3 жыл бұрын
@@brushman20 probably spotted his massive ego & that he's not actually that good
@brushman203 жыл бұрын
pobinr Nah, Luke is a humble guy. I’ve met and talked to him and he thinks of himself as just another guy. He definitely IS that good tho. If u think he’s not, u don’t know his work very well. Rick Beato puts him in the virtuoso category, and he knows a little bit about the subject.
@KITLEVEY4 жыл бұрын
Vinnie Colaiuta, Dave Weckl, Simon Phillips, and Steve Gadd, top my list of favorite drummers to embarrass myself with.
@KITLEVEY4 жыл бұрын
Then you will like Steve Smith & Matt Garstka - We very together on this.
@alexmook67864 жыл бұрын
One name Dave DiCenso...nobody plays like him....and I mean nobody
@HenryPerez_royal_hp4 жыл бұрын
Alex Mook that two ton shoe video floating around KZfaq is one of the fucking greatest drumming clinics ever, hate how under appreciated Dave is - he’s an animal on the skins!
@HenryPerez_royal_hp4 жыл бұрын
Alex Mook that two ton shoe video floating around KZfaq is one of the fucking greatest drumming clinics ever, hate how under appreciated Dave is - he’s an animal on the skins!
@alexmook67864 жыл бұрын
I totally agree Laz....he is something spectacular in the drumming world. He is one of those drummers that is just perfect in every sense. I like me some Will Kennedy as well....subjectively of course, I put those guys at the top.
@joshuahornsby767 Жыл бұрын
Colaiuta and Weckl are at the top of the Mount Olympus of drumming.
@sockeye0074 жыл бұрын
Steve Vai on Vinnie Colaiuta: "I was just enamored with Vinnie. Back in the Frank days, his whole approach, when I heard Vinnie play, his phrasing - it satisfied something in my heart. It was easy to get certain rhythmic gratification from straight up-and-down-type players. Playing grooves, alternate grooves here and there. But Vinnie just came in and threw a wrench into the works. The guy is an alien. He was able to touch buttons with his sense of polyrhythms that no one has ever done. Frank's band was the perfect soundboard for that. I started transcribing his playing for The Frank Zappa Book. I mean, there's five to six different notations for the hi-hat!" [laughs] "I'll tell you a really great Vinnie story. He's one of the most amazing sight-readers that ever existed on the instrument. One day we were in a Frank rehearsal, this was early '80s, and Frank brought in this piece of music called "Mo 'N Herb's Vacation." Just unbelievably complex. All the drums were written out, just like "The Black Page" except even more complex. There were these runs of like 17 over 3 and every drumhead is notated differently. And there were a whole bunch of people there, I think Bozzio was there." "Vinnie had this piece of music on the stand to his right. To his left he had another music stand with a plate of sushi on it, okay? Now the tempo of the piece was very slow, like "The Black Page." And then the first riff came in, [mimics bizarre Zappa-esque drum rhythm patterns] with all these choking of cymbals, and hi-hat, ruffs, spinning of rototoms and all this crazy stuff. And I saw Vinnie reading this thing. Now, Vinnie has this habit of pushing his glasses up with the middle finger of his right hand. Well I saw him look at this one bar of music, it was the last bar of music on the page. He started to play it as he was turning the page with one hand, and then once the page was turned he continued playing the riff with his right hand, as he reached over with his left hand, grabbed a piece of sushi and put it in his mouth, continued the riff with his left hand and feet, pushed his glasses up, and then played the remaining part of the bar." "It was the sickest thing I have ever seen. Frank threw his music up in the air. Bozzio turned around and walked away. I just started laughing."
@sourisvoleur48544 жыл бұрын
Great story!
@jplindsay83224 жыл бұрын
🗣 VINNIE'S A BEAST!! 🙂💯🎶
@hjalmarbackstrom58834 жыл бұрын
Oh no, here comes that screaming sound again! Best thing ever from my childhood, hahaha!!!
@chazsinger5 жыл бұрын
My favorite drummer!
@stephenpitul40255 жыл бұрын
If I've said it once, I'll say it again...fuck the hands, I want his ears! Inner clock, form, counter rhythmic ideas...damn...!I know I'll never be a good as him, but he does inspire me to do better, and strive on...thanx Vinnie!
@MrWezthedrummer5 жыл бұрын
This is brilliant, thank you.
@pbldrum5 жыл бұрын
We saw Vinnie with Jeff Beck in '06 at Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom. Didn't recognize him at first. He looked like an insurance salesman, (but didn't play like one). I've seen JB over the years and he never disappoints but this concert was truly an outlier.
@JoeRivermanSongwriter5 жыл бұрын
He should keep it up. He’s pretty good.
@levaverbukh65075 жыл бұрын
Lol
@kennytesta93123 жыл бұрын
Frighteningly great at what he does!
@udomatthiasdrums53225 жыл бұрын
still love the work of vinnie!!!
@bdsa14125 жыл бұрын
Nice choices A&T, thanks🙂
@Jeroenvrolijk5 жыл бұрын
Great job guys! Heads up
@susanperkins19095 жыл бұрын
He is a beast.
@keithwald53495 жыл бұрын
People's tastes differ, so picking a single "number one" is problematic (although I admit Vinnie has been my favorite since Tinseltown Rebellion). But I don't think anyone can realistically claim that there is any drummer at any time who is or was _better_ than Vinnie in any sense. You want groove - check. You want ridiculous technique - check. You want astoundingly original ideas - check. He's got it all. Seeing him play live, close up, is a profound experience.
@JacksonAxe5 жыл бұрын
Once one hits a level such as Vinnie and the likes, saying one of those guys are better than another is like saying blue is better than red. It's absurd.
@ofdrumsandchords5 жыл бұрын
Dave Weckl, Gavin Harrison, Antonio Sanchez, Simon Phillips, Pandit Barrot, Bill Stewart, Terri Lynn Carrington, Dennis Chambers, Horacio Hernandez, Cliff Almond, and hundred or young drummers arising. All these guys have their own style and can play anything. Vinnie has a fantastic groove, impressive technique, but I'm not a fan. Just a matter of taste.
@JacksonAxe5 жыл бұрын
With a fantastic groove and impressive technique; what is it that he doesn't have that makes you a non-fan, Philippe? Surely, SOMETHING tangible is turning you off?
@ofdrumsandchords5 жыл бұрын
Jackson Axe Technique is not what makes me listen to a drummer. And one can have a fantastic groove you don't like. I prefer Paul Wertico, Manu Katche, Jeff Watts or Billy Cobham on this matter. And I'm not a fan of his sound. I love Terri Lynn's sound. And I find her drumming more interesting. Perhaps it's because of the artists I listen to, Chick Corea, Metheny, Camilo, Shorter. But I'm a big fan of Joni Mitchell, and I don't like what she has done with Vinnie. So, there must be something that I dislike. Probably the whole time/fill concept. I come from jazz, my first drummer was Elvin Jones !
@ofdrumsandchords5 жыл бұрын
And I prefer the drummers who compose. Their drumming is often more musical, because they see the whole picture. Jack deJohnette, pianist and composer is a good exemple. Pat Metheny once said he only hired drummers who play piano, cause they understand music from the inside. I don't think highly of my compositions, but a s an arranger I understand what he meant.
@stevelangonedrumchannel2724 жыл бұрын
Great compilation, thanks for putting it together, Vinnie is so inspiring!
@slugstucker4 жыл бұрын
As natural as flowing water, very few rhythm guys have this gift.
@alibertylover5 жыл бұрын
Auh..... That great Gretsch SOUND & someone that knows how to deliver....
@gavleo63033 жыл бұрын
10:40 - 11:20: the best, finest live drums ever
@budda777pl3 жыл бұрын
Too good.
@albertofalzoi15414 жыл бұрын
The Giant, no other words . Hats off once again and forever for the drummer's Drummer
@jamiebrillus7555 жыл бұрын
Can you post more compilations like these please, cheers. Gotta love Vinnie
@michaeldinunzio30023 жыл бұрын
AMAZING!
@blackielawless27915 жыл бұрын
a perfect groove
@SteveHolmesDrums5 жыл бұрын
Nice job.
@luigicannizzo26693 жыл бұрын
Nice One. .. Very Best Talent Musician ... ☺😊😉 /💙💙💙/👍👌👏
@pearsequigley10929 ай бұрын
What can a person say 🙈 the G.O.A.T He just is.. In my opinion
@streetsmartdrumming95674 ай бұрын
Agree
@user-bg6gy7kb8o3 жыл бұрын
Vinnie Colaiuta is a monster!
@CaliforniaBushman5 жыл бұрын
Ooh. Rare Joni footage. Well done!
@CaliforniaBushman5 жыл бұрын
And rehearsing with Rick Marotta? At the Steve Gadd Tribute? Nice!
@michaelledford47515 жыл бұрын
@16 minutes kills me ,Vinnie playing with a 15 piece band and being the stand out musician over top a highly active 10 piece horn section , Fuckin amazing impact when he really wants to hit the skins .
@marathonduriff5 жыл бұрын
in my opinion he was at his best in the Jeff Beck band, with Tal...
@pretsof4 жыл бұрын
Agree, 1st took notice of him on Beck's Live at Ronnie Scotts and then shifted to Tai's earlier stuff. Seems VC took an immense liking to her. The chemistry always showed. Same level of chemistry with Beck. I am not a musician. Was always a laid back listener. It seems I do that well :)
@ambrose_mensch5 жыл бұрын
I am so in love with Joni at 8:45. (And the nascent Dog Cheese). Also, pretty much every clip makes me feel like Rick Marotta at 11:50.
@ernestolongoria12215 жыл бұрын
The GOAT!
@mortenhansen34557 ай бұрын
Tak for uploaden Thomas. Håber alt er vel på den anden side!
@kai3265 жыл бұрын
I've always thought Vinnie's work with Sting was lovely.
@TonalWorks4 жыл бұрын
Yes indeed, it was. They chose a great clip for this video to highlight that also (seven days).
@kai3264 жыл бұрын
@@TonalWorks Seven Days, man...I'm still trying to get that one right on the kit
@caryd674 жыл бұрын
You know shit’s about to get real when you see an Alembic bass guitar... and Vinnie behind a set of Gretsch drums
@travisabshire74354 жыл бұрын
I was just thinking that same thing. That banana colered kit is atrocious. But I've seen the goats play it so...
@jazzpianoman013 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest drummers ever to grace drumming! Just awesome
@davidames93395 жыл бұрын
Vinnie with FZ will always be my personal favorite... I am a fan of it all but...
@okolekahuna38623 жыл бұрын
This guy is a walking metronome.
@fess045 жыл бұрын
GOAT
@m.a.nathaniel76605 жыл бұрын
The drummer ´ s drummer!
@heyimgoingtoplaysomegames4 жыл бұрын
@1:07, "Hello, I'm Steve, I'm here to do your taxes. Also, I'm here to lay down one of the funkiest bass riffs you've ever heard in your life."
@notme.39174 жыл бұрын
who's the bass player?
@SEE.E.O3 жыл бұрын
@@notme.3917 idk but i started grinning when my man laid it down
@porcaro4ever5 жыл бұрын
So far 18 people viewing this have burned their kits
@peterhorvath96625 жыл бұрын
I don't have a kit so I just ran over and burned my neighbour's kit
@greg85985 жыл бұрын
Now nineteen.
@PeterVred3 жыл бұрын
I’ve played for 50 yrs, but now I’m just going to tinker around with mine, playing along with simple songs, at home. 😙
@matto97344 жыл бұрын
Jep, Vinnie has been around the block ;-)
@toddwalkerdrumstudio5 жыл бұрын
Ahhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!, Great stuff from the "one and ONLY" Vinnie!
@jpai41445 жыл бұрын
10:38 is some of the tastiest fucking drumming I've ever heard
@kpec35 жыл бұрын
Vinnie has so much going on with his beats and soloing, it's very rich. My brain's trying to figure it all out. And trust me, it's a compliment!
@johnbonani71885 жыл бұрын
Great fun to watch - Thank You
@fardrum5 жыл бұрын
at 14:55 the most impressive part....
@gregoryjohnson50065 жыл бұрын
Lotta...I mean a lot of people don't know how how good Zappa was.great story vc .
@yvesgerard13085 жыл бұрын
THE BEST WITH DAVE WECKL ... VERY FAR FROM OTHERS !
@renaissongsmann88895 жыл бұрын
Anyone else catch the one-handed push-up-the-glasses around 1:51? #Just_Like_The_Sushi_Story
@dianjellorafiki52434 жыл бұрын
and this is it MUCH LUV!!!
@Kritikateur5 жыл бұрын
This is not a man playing drums, is an ET playing drums. Awesome. Ermz :-)
@mirfaelltkeinereiney5 жыл бұрын
the colaiutapus! :D
@Kritikateur5 жыл бұрын
@@mirfaelltkeinereiney Indeed. :-)
@THouse-md1hy2 жыл бұрын
Hey how fast did you get too on the cab eagle
@onthe14814 жыл бұрын
Great musician ... Highbrow
@jorgepaul50495 жыл бұрын
I cant imagine how he can fit perfectly on system has failed of megadeth.
@RicG. Жыл бұрын
Have a link for part one? Would love to see it. Thanks!
@MrTrigoso Жыл бұрын
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nNShgcV8s620iIk.html
@Triggagnomic5 жыл бұрын
He's the Buddy Rich of our generation...
@aidanschram96524 жыл бұрын
No, he is better than buddy
@marksevel4 жыл бұрын
@@aidanschram9652 Yep THE BEST. Porcaro second best. No arguments. Ferrari elegance and agility, mind, body and soul
@Triggagnomic4 жыл бұрын
@@aidanschram9652 What, in your opinion, makes him better than Buddy?
@Triggagnomic4 жыл бұрын
@@marksevel The 'best' at what? Did you hear the Megadeth album Vinnie played on, for example? It was pretty dreadful. I agree he's the best at being Vinnie, but are you gonna stand there and tell me he's, say, a better reggae player than somebody like Carlie Barrett or a better funk player than Stubblefield? C'mon dude...
@Triggagnomic4 жыл бұрын
@ianh Buddy Rich was a bandleader who kept a huge big band employed and gigging for nearly 50 years. He (along with his contemporaries) helped defined the drum solo as we know it. How are those things not 'musicianship'?
@joedebenedetti3734 жыл бұрын
Those fills in the clip where he is dressed in that gray suit....are just .....I can't even come up with words to describe.....
@patrickl69324 жыл бұрын
Yeah, one of the great moments in all of drumming.