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Each week I am going to show you my favourite video from the drumming world!


Drum Blog Week 57 - Monday 20th June 2011

This is Jimmy 'The Rev' Sullivan from the band Avenged Sevenfold in the studio recording a song called 'Almost Easy' off their Self-Titled album. He was one of the best drummers in the world in many people's opinion's but sadly he passed away on the 28th of December 2009 at the age of only 28. R.I.P Jimmy...

Simon Barnett


Drum Blog Week 56 - Wednesday 8th June 2011

Here are the drum solos I have found for my blog. Travis barker is quality. I used to love Blink 182 at college. Never knew who he was until now.

His (Joey Jordisons) hands are very fast (edited) and he is also on some kind of fair ground ride. He also looks like he is about to be executed in an electric chair. Brilliant and mad at the same time!

This is also brilliant. Soooo young, but also so good! He is having such a good time. Jonah definitely does rock!

Jonah playing Guns N' Roses - Sweet Child o' Mine

Cheers,
George


Blog Week 55 - Wednesday 25th May 2011

And now for another brilliant drum blog - written by Jayne

Whilst watching TV one night this Lexus CT 200h advert caught my attention. It is based around a drum roll and features loads of different drummers performing all over the world. It also features Kylie Minogue.

The Quiet Revolution commercial

The following videos are of all the drummers individually who feature in the commercial. They talk about the different styles of music they play and their personal influences.

Melissa Travers - my standard!!!

Felix Winby

Holly Madge - one for the guys!!!

Kate Hannah behind the scenes interview: Lexus CT 200h 'Drum Roll' TV advert

Will Jordan behind the scenes interview: Lexus CT 200h 'Drum Roll' TV advert

Mark Mondesir behind the scenes interview: Lexus CT 200h 'Drum Roll' TV advert

Joe Yoshida behind the scenes interview: Lexus CT 200h 'Drum Roll' TV advert - playing at Wembley!!!!

Pauli Stanley-McKenzie behind the scenes interview: Lexus CT 200h 'Drum Roll' TV advert

Sarah Jones behind the scenes interview: Lexus CT 200h 'Drum Roll' TV advert

Ash Sheehan and Park Drummers Interview Video for Lexus CT 200h

William Bowerman Interview Video for Lexus CT 200h

Mike Joyce Interview Video for Lexus CT 200h - of The Smiths, The Buzzcocks

Jack Fawcett Interview Video for Lexus CT 200h

Vince Dunn Interview Video for Lexus CT 200h

Joji Hirota Interview Video for Lexus CT 200h

Ben Clark behind the scenes interview: Lexus CT 200h 'Drum Roll' TV advert

Pete Thomas behind the scenes interview: Lexus CT 200h 'Drum Roll' TV advert

And to finish off here is a behind the scenes video telling you what the commercial is all about!

Behind The Scenes of the 'Quiet Revolution' CT 200h UK TV advert 2011

I hope you have enjoyed my drum blog.

Jayne


Blog Week 54 - Thursday 19th May 2011

And now for another amazing student blog....

Hi,

I have been learning to play drums with Chris for about a year and this is my first blog. I have not seen many references to the drum line style so I have selected a clip from a stage show called Blast. The show includes a cast of 68 playing percussion and brass instruments combined with colour and choreography evolved from the Star of Indiana Drum and Bugle Corp. I was impressed by how the all keep time and interact on the stage.

Ian B


Blog Week 53 - Monday 16th May 2011

Here is another of my students drum blogs!

I watched this drum solo of 16 year old Dylan and thought it was really good.

His kit was fantastic and his playing was better than I thought.

He was as good as you Chris!

From Jack B


Drum Blog Week 52 - Friday 13th May 2011

blog week 52!! that is one blog per week of the year!!!

Franks blog

Neil Peart is the Rush drummer and I think this drum solo is very good as he uses lots of different drums on his insane sized drum kit


Frank


Drum Blog Week 51 - Monday 9th May 2011

Student Drum Blog written by Diane

I really enjoy watching these “Drum Battles”, the skill involved, to keep time at such a speed, but also to pick up the rhythm from each other and make the drums “sing” I find amazing. This “battle” is a little different, as Buddy Rich is battling a puppet (sorry, did you think Animal was real). Buddy can use anything as a “drum”. During the piece he seems to be able to keep the rhythm going at the same speed with one hand, while the other is playing the cymbals. He also changes from a matched to a traditional grip without missing a beat. I also like this video because it’s funny, we don’t need to take ourselves too seriously.