258. Karen Read and the Death of John O'Keefe Part 7

John?s guest is the great Jack Bruno! Jack is known for his always tasty playing and solid groove and in this episode, Jack talks about his Motown influences and ?less is more? approach to playing a solid pocket. His early days in the Boston club scene, moving to Los Angeles in 1976 and his first major gig playing with Tina Turner, which would last over 30 years. He also discussed his long tenure playing with Joe Cocker, playing with Peter Frampton, Delbert McClinton and his current gig with Jim Messina of Loggins and Messina fame. Throughout, Jack offers great insight into supporting singers, and much more!

John?s guest is percussionist Taku Hirano. In this episode Taku talks about attending Berklee College of Music, his classmates who have also gone on to be successful in the music industry and his first break in the business. John and Taku do a deep dive into Taku?s extensive resume, including touring with Fleetwood Mac and working out percussion parts with Mick Fleetwood, Lindsey Buckingham, Lionel Richie, Whitney Houston, Bette Midler, Josh Groban, John Mayer and currently with LeAnn Rimes. Taku also shared some wonderful memories of the late Christine McVie and his friend and mentor, Ndugu Chancler. Please subscribe to John?s YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom

John?s guest is the great Chris Parker! In this episode, Chris talks about starting out on the drums at age three and playing professionally by 11. Chris and John do a deep dive into Chris? incredible and prolific career. Meeting Will Lee in 1972, moving from Woodstock to New York City and breaking into the New York recording scene in the early 1970s. Joining the band that would be known as ?Stuff? and later playing double drums with Steve Gadd. Touring with the Brecker Brothers, Boz Scaggs, Bob Dylan, playing in the house band for Saturday Night Live for six years, and becoming a fixture in the New York music scene. Chris also discussed his latest Chris Parker Trio record, ?Tell Me? which is available now, as well as his love of painting and his artwork. Please subscribe to John?s YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom

Dave Weckl returns to "Live From My Drum Room" for an entire episode dedicated to questions and answers from his many fans. Dave answered questions for over an hour, on a variety of subjects, from listeners and fans around the world. This is a masterclass and a must watch episode! Subscribe to John?s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom Podcast: https://linktr.ee/live_from_my_drum_room

John?s guest is legendary drummer and founding member of "Creedence Clearwater Revival," Doug ?Cosmo? Clifford. John and Doug do a deep dive into CCR?s incredible catalog, with Doug sharing his insights into CCR?s history, song development, and his approach to creating his iconic drum parts. Doug talks about his association with Camco drums and Paiste in 1969, including his famous 18? hi hats, and gives a breakdown of the gear he used on those iconic CCR records, the Netflix documentary "Travelin? Band: Creedence Clearwater Revival at Royal Albert Hall" from 1970, Doug?s post CCR projects, and much more. Please subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom https://linktr.ee/live_from_my_drum_room

John?s guest is the legendary and incomparable, Jim Keltner! John and Jim discuss Jim?s incredible and prolific career starting with his first recording, Gary Lewis and the Playboys? ?Just My Style.? Continuing with his work with Bob Dylan, Mad Dogs and Englishmen, John Lennon, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Gary Wright, Steely Dan, The Traveling Wilburys and much more! Jim opens up about his friends and drumming contemporaries Hal Blaine, Earl Palmer, Jim Gordon, Levon Helm, Jeff Porcaro, Rick Marotta, Ringo Starr and Charlie Watts. This episode is jam packed with stories and information from a true master of the instrument and National Treasure, but we barely scratched the surface so look for Part 2 in 2023! Please Subscribe to Live From My Drum Room on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom And Podcast! https://linktr.ee/live_from_my_drum_room

John?s guest this week is legendary studio drummer John JR Robinson. In this episode, JR talks about attending Berklee College in Boston in the early/mid 1970s where his classmates included Vinnie Colaiuta, Steve Smith, Casey Scheuerell and Kenwood Dennard, and studying with Alan Dawson and Gary Chaffee. Going on the road with his show band and meeting and joining Rufus and Chaka Khan and moving to Los Angeles, which was a pivotal point in his career. After meeting Quincy Jones, JR became one of the busiest and most in-demand studio drummers in LA. John and JR do a deep dive into some of the biggest hits he recorded, and JR shares stories about working with Michael Jackson, Madonna, John Fogerty, Barbra Streisand, Steve Winwood, Lionel Richie, David Lee Roth, as well as his latest project ?SRT,? who will be releasing their full record soon. This was only the tip of the iceberg so stay tuned for Part 2! Please subscribe to Live From My Drum Room: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom

John?s guest is legendary master percussionist, Luis Conte. Luis discusses moving from his native Santiago, Cuba to Los Angeles at age 15, and his first big break touring with "The Hues Corporation.? John and Luis do a deep dive into Luis? incredible and prolific career as a first call studio and touring percussionist with artists such as Madonna, Phil Collins and Jackson Browne, and some great stories including his audition for Madonna?s band, playing drums with Phil Collins' big band and much more! Please subscribe to Live From My Drum Room! https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom https://linktr.ee/live_from_my_drum_room

John?s guest this week is Joshua Simonds, Executive Director of PAS (Percussive Arts Society). In this episode, Joshua discusses his musical and business background, his role at PAS, the upcoming Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC), November 9-12, in Indianapolis, IN and some of the artists appearing this year. Other topics include the PASIC artist application process, a preview of this year?s PAS Hall of Fame Inductees and PAS Award Recipients, and much more! Please subscribe to Live From My Drum Room! https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom https://linktr.ee/live_from_my_drum_room

For the 100th episode of Live From My Drum Room, John's guest is the legendary Dave Weckl! In this episode, Dave talks about touring and his latest projects, his early drumming influences with great insights into Buddy Rich, his online drum school, his philosophy for achieving his live drum sound, his recording studio, engineering and much, much more! A must watch episode! Be sure to subscribe to Live From My Drum Room: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom https://linktr.ee/live_from_my_drum_room