Members rdrummer322 Posted November 20, 2012 Members Share Posted November 20, 2012 I would not be drumming anymore if it wasn't for watching a Bozzio DVD seven years ago. Not being able to play in bands anymore, why drum? But then I heard Bozzio. If no one else is ever going to hear me again, why not just focus on being creative and having fun I thought..I tried to build a Bozzio type set, couldn't, and ended up with the monstrosity I play now. Got a ticket for a local clinic, a couple hundred people will be there, and he won't have his set. The little music store is going to "set him up". It can't be much, but still, he could be creative and unique on a pair of bongos. I am tempted to contact him, offer my set, I would love to hear him have a go on it. Better yet, a duo, talk about fun! It would make my drumming life.. Start flaming now.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mraia3 Posted November 20, 2012 Members Share Posted November 20, 2012 no flames from me, sir. Bozzio is just phenomenol. Other than some questionable taste in haircuts, I have nothing but praise for the guy. How cool would it be to do a dual drumming thing with him! I say you contact him, and offer up the kit. Why the hell not? Have a GREAT time, and be sure you give up the details the day after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rdrummer322 Posted November 20, 2012 Author Members Share Posted November 20, 2012 The only other drummer who has played my kit that looked semi-comfortable was Manouver (sp?), Tim, on this forum at jam1. He looked comfortable, understood the set purpose, and could rock it. Lots of tried, most get lost, so they try to keep it simple. Bozzio would understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Merlin Coryell Posted November 20, 2012 Members Share Posted November 20, 2012 Ill flame about it alright: Ill flame you for being a lamewad with tickets, whilst I get to see no Bozzio at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agogobill Posted November 21, 2012 Members Share Posted November 21, 2012 No flames here. He is one of a kind, and definitely has something to share. Shame he won't have the full kit. I was fortunate to see one of his performances some years ago. Mind blown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SYMBOLIC Posted November 21, 2012 Members Share Posted November 21, 2012 You should make that offer. I've seen him twice, once during the BMW tour and once at Sac State's percussion day, and both times were amazing. He's a really nice guy too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FitchFY Posted November 21, 2012 Members Share Posted November 21, 2012 Very cool, man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rdrummer322 Posted November 21, 2012 Author Members Share Posted November 21, 2012 In reality, I'm just going to be the old guy in the back row...with earplugs.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Carminemw Posted November 21, 2012 Members Share Posted November 21, 2012 You don't ever get to play with Frank Zappa without know you're way around. His direction has changed but he's still a beast... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kindbeats Posted November 21, 2012 Members Share Posted November 21, 2012 He's a monster musician with a vision and the determination to make it happen. You shall find no flames here, my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kmart Posted November 21, 2012 Members Share Posted November 21, 2012 Playing WITHOUT his kit? My my my... Must be that people aren't as willing to pay his retardedly ridiculous appearance fee (PLUS cartage for his kit) as he thought. No comment on him as a player of a musical style I have no interest in, but I know what his performance agreement and rider for clinics look like, and that would be enough to turn me off. Too. Much. Ego. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Merlin Coryell Posted November 21, 2012 Members Share Posted November 21, 2012 Saw him and Steve Vai play with the Zappa Plays Zappa tour years back. It was his "smaller" kit, the cube one, not the big wavy one. Still, I think he had 4 kicks on that kit. Amazing player too, still nails the Black Page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SYMBOLIC Posted November 21, 2012 Members Share Posted November 21, 2012 On the BMW tour all three of them played the black page together, and it was clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fusionfunk Posted November 21, 2012 Members Share Posted November 21, 2012 No flames from me. I LOVE Bozzio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members melvinspeed Posted November 21, 2012 Members Share Posted November 21, 2012 Enjoy yourself Jim. I saw Bozzio with Jeff Beck and Tony Hymas on the Guitar Shop tour around 89-90.Mind... Totally... Blown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zildjian@consol Posted November 21, 2012 Members Share Posted November 21, 2012 Great drummer,Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vinniewannabe Posted November 21, 2012 Members Share Posted November 21, 2012 No way no flaming. Terry has been a big influence, and even though I am not a huge fan of his solo stuff, I LOVE his style and uniqueness on material where he supports a band. Spring Session M - Missing Persons, Sex and Religion - Steve Vai, Jeff Beck's Guitar Shop - Jeff Beck Danger Money - UK, and the tracks he played on the Korn album blow me away. I love his approach and a sound that is totally his. Of course his Frank stuff is great as well. In the early 90's I was totally emmersed by Terry - even bought a bunch of his "Visions" cymbals. haha -- until I walked into the drum shop where I bought all those cymbals and the guy said "hey, there is the Bozzio guy!" .....right then I had to get rid of them! but anyways... he has always thought outside the box as far as his approach and sound, I hope you like his clinic. Nowadays, it seems he really is into the mystical drum love guru- thing..but it really doesnt surprise me. He has always been really deep person and a smart musician. Just when I thought he went over the edge, he plays on that Korn record and I remembered why I love him so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FitchFY Posted November 21, 2012 Members Share Posted November 21, 2012 Originally Posted by vinniewannabe Just when I thought he went over the edge, he plays on that Korn record and I remembered why I love him so much. Yeah, he really surprised a LOT of people with that album! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Drumstix101 Posted November 21, 2012 Members Share Posted November 21, 2012 Hey Jim, Have a great time!. Enjoy yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members danrothmusic Posted November 21, 2012 Members Share Posted November 21, 2012 Right on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 1001gear Posted November 22, 2012 Members Share Posted November 22, 2012 This was my introduction to Bozzio must be oh, 35 yrs ago. Blew me away. Been a casual fan since. z_FptejqyYE Better audio than original clip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members knightvalin Posted November 24, 2012 Members Share Posted November 24, 2012 I first heard TB playing on Zappa, but being a fairly young kid didn't ' Get' Uncle Frank then - but I certainly got what a monster Drummer was playing. Next Time I heard him was on the UK Danger Money album, then the Night After Night Live in Japan..... 1K1 - the live Version is even more hyper... Doesn't suprise me at all that he'd show up on a Korn CD....He's part of that circle of players that can, literally, play anything they want, any style, genre, you name it...As for his Megakit wanderings lately, they don't do a whole lot for me, but the fact that he's experimenting with the form, and adding new ideas to how to approach drum playing shows a willingness to put it out there, and not simply rest on his brand name. Would willingly go and see him were he close to my area. As for him not bringing one of his megakits with him....Sincerely doubt that will restrict him in any way of dropping jaws of those in attendance. Like Benny Greb Proved....If you can play a Spongebob Drumkit and make it sound like this : It ain't the gear....its the player. :thu:PEACE:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 1001gear Posted November 24, 2012 Members Share Posted November 24, 2012 Yeah, the guy seems to have effortless energy. There's a spot on SNL w/the Zappa group where he's all over the place with those modulated convoluted triplet fills and Ruth Underwood is playing Greekish runs real fast and the brass is on some kind of Vegas hyper funk thing and Frank is conducting in 4 and I still could barely stay with it. Never saw it again. There's some stuff on YTube but not this particular spot. Wish I could get a copy. Anybody familiar with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members manoeuver Posted November 24, 2012 Members Share Posted November 24, 2012 send the music store links to your videos and offer them your kit for the performance. They should be your first point of contact. I think Terry might turn it down because it is a bit intimidating. my favorite Terry works are the baby snakes DVD and Poly town CD. He's a giant, a bit of ego isn't unwarranted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rdrummer322 Posted November 25, 2012 Author Members Share Posted November 25, 2012 Tim, you weren't intimidated (didn't hurt that it was set up left footed). You sounded good on it within a couple of minutes of experimenting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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