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Genre: Music
Date of upload: Feb 23, 2024 ^^
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Back in 1991 or so we were recording a demo at Mad Hatter. We were nearing the end of our session when a drummer rolled up in his SUV and started unloading. The engineer was working out some technical stuff so we offered to help. At some point while shuttling his gear into the studio I realized it was Vinnie who had played on an album a few years earlier by Nik Kershaw called The Works. Nik was one of my favorite artists and Vinnie had played on several of the tracks (Jeff Porcaro also plays on the last track, Walkabout). What a treat it was to hear about those sessions not to mention meet one of if not the greatest drummer of all time. Chick also dropped in during our session just to listen in, what a weekend! Thanks OB for your fantastic content and for sparking this memory.
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I saw Colaiuta at a clinic right after he left Sting. It was amazing, he wasn't really feeling inspired so he stopped playing and just rapped with us about life. He grabbed an ash tray, lit up a cig and sat in the front of the stage with a mic and had a killer conversation with us all. đ(of interest, Dom Famularo "opened" and totally blew my mind away with his chops as well!)
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I've followed Vinnie since he joined Zappa for Joe's Garage. He is truly one of the greatest drummers of all time. The ONLY other drummer who came close for me is Vito Rezza. Ok, I'll admit my bias for Vito hahaha...when I was fourteen I started a rock band (1969!) and needed a drummer. I asked around the school if anyone knew a drummer. I met Vito, went to his house, squeezed into his tiny bedroom that had a drum kit crammed into it. Vito sat down and began to play. I don't think i was able to close my mouth for a week! So for the next year or so we played some highschool dances and outdoor events. Veets was the STAR! The girls would line up afterwards to meet Veets (OH the seventies!) Vito has gone on to a succesfull career as a highly sought after drummer and teacher. You can find him and his band '5 After 4' on Youtube. We're both late sixties now and he's still going strong! Viva Veets!
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@OffBeatChannel
2 months ago
I had the pleasure of seeing Colaiuta play with Herbie Hancock at a festival a few years ago - fantastic performance + drummer. Do share any stories or your favourite Colaiuta performances down below along with any suggestions for other drummers/musicians you'd like me to cover. Don't forget to like and subscribe!
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