R.I.P Taylor Hawkins

 The drummer of the Foo Fighters has passed away at the age of 50. Confirmed by the band and numerous media reports. Cause of death hasn't been revealed. 

In this clip the Foo Fighters are joined by John Paul Jones and Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin. Dave Grohl plays drum and Taylor gets to front the band on "Rock and Roll."

Here Taylor does a drum solo...

The Foo Fighters "The Pretender"

The news was shocking. I had fallen asleep earlier and woke up to the sad news. The drummer will be missed by fans, friends, his band and family may he rest in peace.

R.I.P Charlie Watts

 

The drummer, the time keeper of the Rolling Stones Charlie Watts has passed away at the age of 80. 

It wasn't the spotlight, the flash that made Charlie a star. It was the absence of that. It was simply his talent. 

Below CBS News reports of his death...

"Miss You"

The songs will probably fade away on this post. Charlie's legacy will live on in the recordings, he will always be the beat of the Rolling Stones, Charlie will be missed by peers, bandmates, family, friends and fans may he rest in peace!

R.I.P Neil Peart

Opening up my tribute post with Neil Peart doing what he was known for, which was drumming.  This solo was from an appearance on the David Letterman Show in 2011.

In case you hadn't heard the news Neil Peart passed away from brain cancer at the age of 67. Neil was the drummer for Rush.

Rush "Tom Sawyer"

"Fly By Night"

Neil Peart is regarded as being one of the top drummers in rock history.  He is a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, named to Modern Drummer magazine Hall of Fame in 1983. In that magazine he has been named Best Rock Drummer 9 times. In Drum! magazine he was named drummer of the year 2007 through 2010. He will be missed by his family, bandmates, and fans.

Rocktober Music Fest: Happy Birthday Chad Smith

Chad Smith the drummer for the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Chickenfoot turns 58 today!

                                              A best moments video..

Chickenfoot "Oh, Yeah"

Red Hot Chili Peppers "Californication"

Will Ferrell drum off

Fun, technical, music a good way to celebrate a birthday!

R.I.P Ginger Baker

It is a sad Rocktober post to announce Ginger Baker, the legendary drummer for Cream, has passed away at the age of 80.

Here is a video from their reunion in 2005. Performing "White Room"...

                                                   

A vintage clip of "Strange Brew" from 1967...

"I feel Free"

"Toad" which shows off Ginger's talent

"Sunshine of Your Love"

He leaves behind the drummers he has influenced, a legacy of music, fans and family may he rest in peace!

R.I.P Yonrico Scott

I don't expect his name to be a household name. Fame and talent don't always equate. Then again, it is the talented musicians you see at the clubs and the festivals a lot more than the super stars. Yonrico Scott was this kind of musician.



Yonrico behind the drum kit with The Royal Southern Brotherhood. (Photo by me)


Pearl drum company's tribute....

"Could Get Dangerous" with The Royal Southern Brotherhood, the song features a solid drum solo...

He won a Grammy along with this band..

That was the Derek Trucks Band.

Here is a solo song from his solo debut album...

Fitting picture of an empty kit..

He will be missed by his family, musicians he played with, friends and fans may he rest in peace.

R.I.P Clyde Stubblefield

It is great to pay tribute to Black Artists during Black History month. I just wish they weren't dying. Another important musician, Clyde Stubblefield passed away during the weekend. He is best known for his work with James Brown.

James Brown "Funky Drummer"

The beat from the above song is the most sampled segment in the World and Stubblefield is considered one of the greatest drummers.Here he is with "Funk Thing"

Back with James Brown "Ain't it Funky Now"

He will be missed but his music will live on!

R.I.P. Joey Covington

Drummer Joey Covington died on June 4th due at an automobile accident. Covington garnered a bit of fame for playing in Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson Starship and Hot Tuna in the late 60s and early 70s. He didn't play with those bands for a super long time. In the 80s and 90s played in some Bay Area All-Star groups. He apparently loved to play the drums. He will be missed by his fans and family.

Covington co-wrote this song for Jefferson Airplane..

He wrote this song for Jefferson Starship..

Here he is in one of the All-Star jams...

Joey Covington we will miss your beat and music. Your family and fans will miss you may you R.I.P


Be back soon with a new post...

R.I.P. Drummer Ed Shaughnessy

Ed Shaughnessy was the drummer for the Tonbight Show with Johnny Carson. Ed might not have gotten the fame of being a drummer in a rock band. However, it must have been a joy to play with all trhe guests, all the different genres of music, I think he had a cool gig.He died Friday after suffering a heart attack at 84.

Here he trades licks with Buddy Rich...

I think the video below really highlights his skills...

The piece he probably played the most..

Thanks for the memories, may you rest in peace Ed Shaughnessy

R.I.P. Drummer Ed Cassidy

Ed Cassidy, the drummer for Spirit, passed away yesterday at the age of 89. He served in the Navy during WWII, He played in many jazz bands and a group with Ry Cooder and Taj Mahel before joining what would be come Spirit.

The band's biggest hit was "Got A Line on You"

Cassidy is the bald one. Below is a profile on the drummer.

In the late 60's Led Zeppelin toured with Spirit as an opening band. It has been said Spirit was influential to Zeppelin and Cassidy's drumming was of some influence on John Bonham.

Here is Spirit performing a song live in 1979,,,

Sad news but atleast he Dave Cassidy lived a long life and his music lives on.