Nice lesson Joe. When you approach breaking down and figuring out complicated and fast parts like the one in your video, do you figure out the sticking first, learn/sing the phrase, slow it down with a plug in??? Steve H and Derek D. have always been real good at transcribing and figuring Vinnie's c...

It's funny, Soundgarden complements Cameron so much better than PJ and vice versa too... In Soundgarden, Cameron's beautiful rock groove really shines! I totally agree. Something about Soundgarden pulled so much creative juice out of Cameron. Watching him with PJ seemed a bit dull. Couple friends o...

Damn, is everybody on the periods right now? RELAX, it's 4 legends having fun. How dare they put it up on the interweb.
Sammy J

Well, at least Portnoy can sleep well tonight...
"Swing and a miss"

Yes, Jeff Bowders is a Monster of a player and a wonderful person. I'm lucky to get to work with him. I actually have to Teach/Sub his double bass classes when he leaves town on tour and every time i do, i get my ass kicked trying to prepare the material. I would recommend his dbl bass drumming book...

I almost had to go to the hospital for surgery on my tongue due to how much I've been biting it this past week. I'll leave it at that... I agree with cjbdrm, lets move on to a new topic. Have you guys heard that Mike Mangini is now playing with Dream Theater ;) "Blushda" side note, I have ...

Hey Glen, can you sub for me next Monday joking... hope the road is treating you well brotha. catch up with you in the near future when your back home. keep up the good stuff and safe travels.
peace, Sammy J

Road House...

You mean the retired basketball future hall of fame guy. Great seven foot center. Won a few championships with the spurs. When I saw the name I thought basketball. Never new the name of the drummer for the cars. Chalk one up on the board of knowing rock pop drummers next time I get quizzed. Grew up...

i prefer to drink alone...