I know nothing about drums, but I always admired how uncomplicated JP kept his kit. When he gets into his head-bobbing groove and with Dan giving a foundation on the bass, Tim and Neil doing their thing, I just melt into the music. Clutch is the greatest band I've ever heard.
So great that he has passed all of his influences on to his fans and followers through his own amazing drumming, and has himself become a very important influence to a whole generation of drummers. After all these years, he's on or at the top of, at the very least, tens of thousands of people's "Top Five Drummers of All-Time" lists around the world. That's pretty fuckin rad. It's great to see the intense passion and knowledge he brings to his instrument, and he's willing and eager to share his wealth of drumming knowledge with the masses, who should definitely be listening. JP's attitude and attention to detail is what's missing in much of today's music. Thanks a lot for posting this interview
JP is the drummer that inspired me to start playing drums. He talks about the instrument with such passion and a deep well of knowledge of both the hardware and the history.
JP inspiring people to pick up the sticks and play drums. I'm sure that's something any musician would love to know about. That's what it's all about. Passing on that love and passion for making some smooth jams with your boys and having it be the best feeling ever, or damn close.
Jean-Paul Gaster is a beast man! Everything from the groove to the facial expressions makes me wanna jam out! Has the Drum Rundown considered contacting Jon Theodore about his kit with QOTSA. We need a rundown from him!!!
J PPPPPPPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have went to several VIP shows where they let you see the band warm up and hear songs. Every time I walked in JP would be playing. During the warm up he'll be playing. After all the boys got done w the warm up and were off the stage and we were told to get out.... he was still fucking playing. Before the show while the other bands were playing ...he was on his fucking practice pad outside and still fucking playing!!!!! The guy is a machine that never stops learning and getting better. Fuck ai. We have JP.
yep, I've seen video footage hours before the show starts, JP is in the trailer practicing, then still hitting the practice pads all the way up to showtime, hours upon hours, every day, while touring, the man is a beast.
JP is truly a master at his craft! Down to earth and a stand up guy who has always been a lifelong student of the drums. Huge inspiration to my approach and sound. Great interview, Clutch forever!
Im right there with Jean Paul.. as a self taught drummer myself, Bill Ward is my favorite.. back in the 90s my dad got a vhs copy of Sabbath live in Paris 1970 off his coworker who heard I was learning how to play drums and wanted me to watch it. I taught myself how to drum playing along to that concert movie every day after school. This was before RUclips, so to actually be able to see Bill Ward playing in a live setting and being able to visually see what he was doing behind his kit was mind-blowing for me at the time. Back during that era of Sabbath Bill was playing a similar setup as Jean Paul before he started playing massive ludwig kits. Ive always been drawn to and inspired by Jeans playing, too. I had no idea he to was inspired by Bill Ward.
I've played drums for over 50 years, and didn't discover "Clutch" until hearing "Electric Worry" and "Burning Beard" about 14 or 15 years ago. I love Jean-Paul's Drumming. Since then I haven't been without the Psychic Warfare CD in my Truck or on my Spotify Lists. It's become one of my favorite albums of all time. As a Veteran Drummer of years of playing music as a Full Time Musician, I can say that Jean-Paul Gaster is true to his craft and the art of Drums. I'm retired for the most part, but he still inspires me to hit my practice room and get behind my kit.
this guy is such a classic, another drummer I recently found that blows my mind is Gran Hechicero you guys should do a rig rundown on that guy, his grooves are nuts!
What an intelligent, even-keeled, gracious gentlemen JP is -- and a monster player. He can go soft to heavy and everything in-between, his range is sick and he just grooves all the time. Love Clutch!
Hard to go wrong with a Gretsch USA Custom drum set, regardless of what you play. And Jean-Paul definitely makes the most out of his kit! Thanks cool video! Clutch - America's (current) #1 Rock Band! lol. Thanks for the music Jean-Paul! You Rock!
JP is a drummer that IMO everyone should know because he really is a student of the drums. Though he's a rock drummer, as he mentioned he's influenced by jazz drummers as well, particularly Alan Dawson who not enough people know. He practices Alan's rudimental ritual regularly. He's just a guy who should inspire people to learn the history of the instrument, even the styles you don't play, and the importance of groove and dynamics, even in rock drumming which I think some drummers gloss over.
Back in the day, when there where such a thing as "music stores" that sold cd's (yeah I'm old). I saw this cd that had the title "Pure Rock Fury". I thought, Who in the hell would make such a claim? Been my fav rock band ever since, with the great Jean Paul providing the magic in the pocket. I always hoped he would expand his kit. I would really like to hear him play a larger kit, I bet it would be unique and awesome. He already is with a 5 piece, why not more! lol. Really cool dude.
One of my dads friends worked at the guitar center warehouse and he shipped out all sorts of stuff to different people. He got cymbals and some other things that he had to ship out. He looked at the name and saw it was going to Jean Paul Gaster. He didnt believe it until he saw it was being shipped to maryland. Then he knew. He got to touch jp’s cymbals before he did!
Really good first question about staying true to yourself and your music. Clutch has remained independent their entire career, even turning down deals with major labels because they didn't want Michael Jackson to end up with all their music one day. lol!
Great drummer… but kind of a thin drum SOUND on most of their albums, am I right? Weird snare sound for such a hard rock kind of band. They are excellent live, though
It's a more natural, dynamic sound that's almost jazzy. I personally love that and it's a thing that sets them apart. The drums on Strange cousins for example are so well played and recorded with a lot of detail. Even JP's snares get mentioned on the booklet. It's just pure love for the drums.
@@svenmuller7283 I suppose it’s mostly the self titled album for me with the drum sound that seems a bit thin.. just my personal taste/preference.. maybe they liked it, maybe they didn’t 🤷🏻♂️
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Jean Paul is so smooth and is one of the freshest hitters behind a kit today. Big love to him and Clutch!!
Man thank y’all, I been crossing my fingers for a JP rundown 🫡
V happy to deliver this one!
JP...such a dude! 30+years in one band, has tremendous swing, mega-down to earth attitude, used to play with 3 ride cymbals in his kit... simple hero
LEGEND for sure!
I know nothing about drums, but I always admired how uncomplicated JP kept his kit. When he gets into his head-bobbing groove and with Dan giving a foundation on the bass, Tim and Neil doing their thing, I just melt into the music. Clutch is the greatest band I've ever heard.
Clutch doesn’t get enough recognition. All insane instrumentalists. By far my favorite live band. Just too good!!!
HARD AGREE.
One of THE TOP drummers on planet Earth. No damn doubt.
ABSOLUTELY no damn doubt!
He is an Earth Rocker.
Hands down my favorite drummer to watch....so fluid and his grooves and fills are incredible. Thanks for the video and I really love the channel!
Awesome, thanks for watching! How fun is this, man?!
So great that he has passed all of his influences on to his fans and followers through his own amazing drumming, and has himself become a very important influence to a whole generation of drummers. After all these years, he's on or at the top of, at the very least, tens of thousands of people's "Top Five Drummers of All-Time" lists around the world. That's pretty fuckin rad. It's great to see the intense passion and knowledge he brings to his instrument, and he's willing and eager to share his wealth of drumming knowledge with the masses, who should definitely be listening. JP's attitude and attention to detail is what's missing in much of today's music. Thanks a lot for posting this interview
Great interview of one of the most underrated drummers.
Thank you so much for watching! Hope you catch some of the others. Got some low key rippers in there!
JP is the drummer that inspired me to start playing drums. He talks about the instrument with such passion and a deep well of knowledge of both the hardware and the history.
The dude just gets what it is to be a rock drummer. It's hard to explain, until you hear how much he studies and cares.
JP inspiring people to pick up the sticks and play drums. I'm sure that's something any musician would love to know about. That's what it's all about. Passing on that love and passion for making some smooth jams with your boys and having it be the best feeling ever, or damn close.
Saw him and Clutch w/Dinosaur Jr. a couple weeks ago in Cedar Rapids. Killer show!! Clutch never disappoints.
I was there as well. Was totally bummed they cut the encore!
Great Drummer...Great Grooves....Great Fills!!
The best!
Jean-Paul Gaster is a beast man! Everything from the groove to the facial expressions makes me wanna jam out! Has the Drum Rundown considered contacting Jon Theodore about his kit with QOTSA. We need a rundown from him!!!
hung with the QOTSA guitar guys the other night, we are workin on it!
@@drumrundown No way man! I would love to hear Jon talk about his gear. There is so little information on such a fantastic drummer
J PPPPPPPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have went to several VIP shows where they let you see the band warm up and hear songs. Every time I walked in JP would be playing. During the warm up he'll be playing. After all the boys got done w the warm up and were off the stage and we were told to get out.... he was still fucking playing. Before the show while the other bands were playing ...he was on his fucking practice pad outside and still fucking playing!!!!! The guy is a machine that never stops learning and getting better. Fuck ai. We have JP.
AMEN. Rock and Roll Outlaw!
yep, I've seen video footage hours before the show starts, JP is in the trailer practicing, then still hitting the practice pads all the way up to showtime, hours upon hours, every day, while touring, the man is a beast.
One of the greatest in Rock history imo. I always learn so much when he is interviewed. Nice Work!
Awesome, thanks for watching. So honored to get to interview such a legend!
Fantastic drummer and a true student of the drums. He'd be a great drum teacher
Definitely!
JP is truly a master at his craft! Down to earth and a stand up guy who has always been a lifelong student of the drums. Huge inspiration to my approach and sound. Great interview, Clutch forever!
Master of his craft, at the top of his game.
Im right there with Jean Paul.. as a self taught drummer myself, Bill Ward is my favorite.. back in the 90s my dad got a vhs copy of Sabbath live in Paris 1970 off his coworker who heard I was learning how to play drums and wanted me to watch it. I taught myself how to drum playing along to that concert movie every day after school. This was before RUclips, so to actually be able to see Bill Ward playing in a live setting and being able to visually see what he was doing behind his kit was mind-blowing for me at the time. Back during that era of Sabbath Bill was playing a similar setup as Jean Paul before he started playing massive ludwig kits. Ive always been drawn to and inspired by Jeans playing, too. I had no idea he to was inspired by Bill Ward.
My favorite drummer.
Awesome rundown with JP and TOKE shirt is killer. Killer band.
JP's sticks look like they're just extensions of his arms when he plays. My all-time favorite.
JP is my favourite drummer , great rundown
Thanks!
I've played drums for over 50 years, and didn't discover "Clutch" until hearing "Electric Worry" and "Burning Beard" about 14 or 15 years ago. I love Jean-Paul's Drumming. Since then I haven't been without the Psychic Warfare CD in my Truck or on my Spotify Lists. It's become one of my favorite albums of all time. As a Veteran Drummer of years of playing music as a Full Time Musician, I can say that Jean-Paul Gaster is true to his craft and the art of Drums. I'm retired for the most part, but he still inspires me to hit my practice room and get behind my kit.
He would be ecstatic to know he inspired someone to keep learning in the kit! Thanks for sharing a cool story! ⚡️🦾⚡️
Great interview. Thoughtful, pertinent questions with a true master of the craft. Well done to everyone involved.
Thank you so much! Means a lot, thanks for watching! ⚡️🦾⚡️
this guy is such a classic, another drummer I recently found that blows my mind is Gran Hechicero you guys should do a rig rundown on that guy, his grooves are nuts!
We will certainly try!
What an intelligent, even-keeled, gracious gentlemen JP is -- and a monster player. He can go soft to heavy and everything in-between, his range is sick and he just grooves all the time. Love Clutch!
the best drummer to ever happen to rock and roll, no doubt.
I like how one of the top rock drummers talks about taking drum lessons
JP constantly moves the whole artform forward....
@@drumrundown agreed.
JP is my hero. Thanks for the vid!
Thanks for watching!
Got to see JPG with Mike Dillon and Punkadelic, then crush an amazing set with CLUTCH a couple weeks ago and I'm still smiling.
Favourite drummer for the last 25yrs.
Thanks for this👌👍🏻❤️
My pleasure! This was a bucket list drummer to rundown! ⚡️⚡️
AWESOME!
Love his swing power.. Perfect drummer for Clutch.
JP is a groove machine and powerhouse all in one!!!
Easily in my top 3 drummers and such a nice guy!
Thankyou for this video :)
Saw Clutch last year and thought his sound is just the coolest. You can tell JP is no phoney, he's got the chops.
Love all the Clutch fellas.
The best rock n roll band ever!
Hard to go wrong with a Gretsch USA Custom drum set, regardless of what you play. And Jean-Paul definitely makes the most out of his kit! Thanks cool video! Clutch - America's (current) #1 Rock Band! lol. Thanks for the music Jean-Paul! You Rock!
Bill Ward + Ju Ju House... makes perfect sense!
TOKE SHIRT!!!!
Great band!
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JP is this generations John Bonham!
Nicest musician ever met, what a legend 🤘🥁
JP is a drummer that IMO everyone should know because he really is a student of the drums. Though he's a rock drummer, as he mentioned he's influenced by jazz drummers as well, particularly Alan Dawson who not enough people know. He practices Alan's rudimental ritual regularly. He's just a guy who should inspire people to learn the history of the instrument, even the styles you don't play, and the importance of groove and dynamics, even in rock drumming which I think some drummers gloss over.
A lifelong learner for sure, which is an incredible inspiration!
JpG is a legend!
Great to hear the Max Roach shout out.
For sure!
Great video. Great interviewer. Great questions. Great drummer. Subscribing now. Thanks!
Awesome, thank you! Welcome to the party!!!
Sabbath should have got this guy to play on the last album
No disrespect to brad wilk but this guys a perfect fit for ward
Love JPG, would have been great if Bonham and he could have played together.
They would have shook the very core of the earth in two!
Back in the day, when there where such a thing as "music stores" that sold cd's (yeah I'm old). I saw this cd that had the title "Pure Rock Fury". I thought, Who in the hell would make such a claim? Been my fav rock band ever since, with the great Jean Paul providing the magic in the pocket. I always hoped he would expand his kit. I would really like to hear him play a larger kit, I bet it would be unique and awesome. He already is with a 5 piece, why not more! lol. Really cool dude.
I love how much he gets done with a perfect tried and true set up. You are right tho, this dude on like a Benante kit...INSANE. lol
One of my dads friends worked at the guitar center warehouse and he shipped out all sorts of stuff to different people. He got cymbals and some other things that he had to ship out. He looked at the name and saw it was going to Jean Paul Gaster. He didnt believe it until he saw it was being shipped to maryland. Then he knew. He got to touch jp’s cymbals before he did!
That's awesome!
Holy smokes is this guy good. My favorite!
YES! So glad to get him on the Rundown.
His drum wisdom is true.......
JP must be one of the best 'investments' meinl ever made. They sound great anyway, but this guy is a bronze charmer.
What's your bands name? I'd love to check it out! Thanks bro.
Really good first question about staying true to yourself and your music. Clutch has remained independent their entire career, even turning down deals with major labels because they didn't want Michael Jackson to end up with all their music one day. lol!
Thanks! I was trying to reign in the fandom. Clutch is a blueprint for just about anything loud!
#14racktom
hey jarrad, whats your band? im love stoner stuff
Voltagehawk!
@@drumrundown thanks!! im on that shit today! always hunting new music. do yall ever come play memphis?
Wondering if anyone on here owns any Corders drums made in huntsvile al. Everyone I know that owns a set won't part with them ever.
This guy looks like Lars Ulrich Brother...
I wonder why he went from a 26" to a 24" kick.
Great drummer… but kind of a thin drum SOUND on most of their albums, am I right? Weird snare sound for such a hard rock kind of band. They are excellent live, though
It's a more natural, dynamic sound that's almost jazzy. I personally love that and it's a thing that sets them apart. The drums on Strange cousins for example are so well played and recorded with a lot of detail. Even JP's snares get mentioned on the booklet. It's just pure love for the drums.
NO
@@svenmuller7283 I suppose it’s mostly the self titled album for me with the drum sound that seems a bit thin.. just my personal taste/preference.. maybe they liked it, maybe they didn’t 🤷🏻♂️
@@beyer66 that's more the production on that album I think. Those pinging snares were hip then. Check out a later album.
@@beyer66 the drums, and production, vary greatly from album to album, one of the most diverse bands in rock.
Nice Toke shirt man, played a few shows with those guys. Super nice and awesome music. On another note JP is a tone master.
Toke rules, got this shirt while opening for them here in Nashville. So rad!
It is criminal how JP is left out of the greatest drummers conversation
HARD AGREE.
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