80's Steve Smith

[LevonPurdie-StarrGadd]

I came across these vids of Steve layin' it down, and I thought you guys would enjoy them. I certainly did!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENP_47Zvg_s&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lEymU6PttY&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zbP0F59uCw&feature=related

[mcjnic]

I LOVE his hat snare bass interplay. He has a style all his own. This is something missing from a lot of the drummers these days. Check out the hat work in that first video. Man, nothing but slick.

[MrTurd]

Cool. Love those Sonors :D.

And it's probably just me, but I can't help but feel like he's sitting practically on the ground in that first video. Don't know why :confused:

[LevonPurdie-StarrGadd]

Glad you guys liked them. No kidding MrTurd, I don't know how he can be confortable sitting that low, and playing trad grip with his snare angled like that! He sure played well, but It don't look too comfy !:p

[JohnG]

Smith is a monster drummer, and technically incredible. I have seen him a few times with his band Vital Information and I can't even follow what he does...yes I can hear it, but not follow it.....and he no longer sits that low....
If you guys want to hear a great CD get his Vital Information, Live At Mars.
It will blow you away.....

Thanks for posting...Smith is the man....and a great guy to boot......

[Super B]

I'm just adding to John G's post. The scary part about Steve Smith is how much better he gets EVERY YEAR! His last clinic was mind blowing. Steve Smith did a solo, on just hihat, man..it was crazy. All his Indian rhythm influences, jazz, groove, ruddiments, and he played in one of the biggest rock bands. Oh, he couldn't be a nicer guy. A true drumming great.