Ha ! I saw Steve's Band in Boston around this time (circa 1989-90). Steve was on fire during this time with a Weckl set-up (left hand floor tom) with Vinnie's power. Here is another video around the same time (perhaps the same gig ?). Jan Hammer sitting in. Steve's solo starts @ 9:15. https://youtu....

Chad's rhythmic phrasing seems to have been influenced by (among other sources) 20th-21st century classical composition. I wonder what some of his favorite percussion scores are and which compositions he has drawn from ?

I was lucky enough to have my dad bring me to an Alan Holdsworth concert in the 1980s. A year before that he drove me to see Buddy Rich. Chad's drums sounded incredible through the p.a. system. It was after the "Road Games" record came out. Crazy good...... (BTW- Chad was playing a new bra...

That is so cool. I didn't know much about Chad until recently. Seems like the coolest guy.

For my money, I would buy Simon Phillips for most every situation. He has in incredible arsenal of styles and sounds. Hasn't changed the size of his kit in 40 years. I get pretty excited every time I hear him play. Even his small group/acoustic playing is nice. His tuning is always sublime. https://...

There is something about Peter Erskine...

He is a few steps ahead of most.

Buddy Rich on a mini-me set with Bird, Hawk and Pres. Audio is pre-recorded. Notice no ride cymbal.

Nice interview !

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