This video popped up on my social media feed for some reason.
Reasons why Stewart Copeland has still got it -
If you don't remember what young Stewart looked like, here's an interview that's kind of interesting.
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Those are good reasons to say he's hot...and he is. (even though I had no idea who he is)
Poor Stewart and Andy Summers - Sting got all of the attention in the Police.
Good to read that you appreciate him as something more than just a sex object! I wonder if he ever tires of women seeing him that way? I know I sure do!! 🙄
I'm reading an English comedy of manners right now where one of the characters keeps proclaiming, "It's tarsome!" (tiresome). I know it must be very tarsome to be treated as a sex symbol Cleave.
He and actor Ted Danson look so much alike! Lol. Great video. Whatta pro. Thanks for sharing. He's still got it.
I was thinking Robert Culp when I saw him in profile. Something about his nose maybe.
It's cool to see musicians thriving into their older years.
Any relation to Aaron? Great drummer. Looks to be a fun person to hang with. As for the hair. God only made a few perfect heads — the rest he covered with hair. Yah, I’m jealous. I’ve got the color, just not the coverage.
He's not related that I'm aware of.
I'm getting close to that color but still have a little brown.
Stewart Copeland is a great drummer and I even suggest an under-rated drummer. He makes a great point about drummers in a recording studio. Everyone else in the band can re-do their recordings but not drummers. They have to get it right first time round for others to record their bits.
Wikipedia said Rolling Stone rated him the 10th best drummer of all time. I don't know who numbers 1-9 were! Maybe I'll go look that up now...
#1-9:
John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)
Keith Moon (The Who)
Ginger Baker (Cream)
Neil Peart (Rush)
Hal Blaine (Legendary Wrecking Crew Session Drummer)
Clyde Stubblefield and John "Jabo" Starks (James Brown's drummers)
Gene Krupa (Jazz/Big Band pioneer)
Mitch Mitchell (Jimi Hendrix Experience)
Al Jackson Jr. (Booker T. & the M.G.'s)
@smartasswoman The only drummer in that list who I'd rate above Stewart Copeland is Clyde Stubblefield. I've not come across Hal Blaine's and Gene Krupa's drumming.
The first four drummers on the list get in because rock rules with the Rolling Stone magazine.
Stewart Copeland clearly knows his drumming history, and my hat goes off to him for that. He was so intense in that interview with Jools Holland. I love it. He knows his stuff.
Stewart Copeland's description of reggae drumming is spot-on, Reggae just goes against the American and British way of making music. Whether you like reggae or not, and I like some of the music, reggae is a very different way of making music, which is why white Westerners have problems dancing to and playing the music. The Clash did a good stab at reggae.
@spunkycumfun I think Krupa released an LP in the sixties of only him drumming. I remember listening to it on a college dorm-mate’s super fine stereo.
@Darby655 I'll look out for him now. Thanks.
I love the fact his father was part of the CIA
Right? Perhaps his drumming style was affected by growing up in some exotic places.
I started out playing classical snare drum when the schools still offered genuine musical educational programs. Practice, practice and practice until you feel the joy.
I can imagine it probably takes a fair amount of practice before you can just relax and have fun like he's doing in that video.
@smartasswoman --- Yes, a lot of practice. I had already taught myself to read and play simple sheet music on a Magnus organ. But the timing, and the counting, in percussion is another world. Once you master the 'uncontrolled roll' you have arrived. Then you start dancing while you play.