Bun is the master of conservation of energy. Everything happens below the elbows leaving his torso relaxed. The fact that he could dangle a cigarette while playing at such a heightened skill level is evidence of this. He’s my ergonomic hero!
Cheap Trick is not the same without him. Met him 2005 after a show, a super nice guy and a real gentleman. He autographed my CT Dream Police poster, 2 years later, got Robin, Rick, and Tom to finish it off. One of my most valued treasures.
I was NOT a Cheap Trick fan... Then I went to a show because of a girl... after that show, I was like: WTF is wrong with me, those dudes were incredible
Once he was removed from Cheap Trick, they lost their sound. He had such an unusual cadence and style of playing that really made their sound. I believe Rick's son, or one of their sons, took over. He was a good drummer, but he wasn't Bun.
I was reading an article many years ago about a producer that worked with Cheap Trick- cannot remember his name, I think he did the Dream Police album, but he said that Bun always had a gone fishing sign on his drums because he would nail his parts mostly on one take! Now, back in the day, you had to be a great player in the studio. There was no way to hide like you can today. Bun is a tremendous player with great groove and feel.
Neil Peart did it for me But I truly enjoy Bun’s grooves and the feel he adds as only he can on these tunes. You take out Bun E Carlos and you just don’t believe it.
I was 14 when I went to my first concert; it was supposed to be turned into "KISS Alive II." I didn't know that the opening act was Cheap Trick. 20 years later, I waited for everyone in the band not named "Robin" to finish with a small group of women, and then I told them about the night. They also told me about the night. They said that the sound wasn't usable, so the live album had to be recorded in a studio in New Jersey. I was also told that Gene told our heroes that his drummer was so wasted that Bun might have to put makeup on.
Once he starts to bring his left foot into play it really starts to get rhythmic. A lot of modern drummers because they grow up with double bass drums underestimate the importance of using the hi-hat for timing.
After being a fan all these years ever since their first album came out I finally got to see Cheap Trick last year opening for Rod Stewart and it was great but it just wasn't the same without Bun E.
This fellow makes hits. He is a master of pocket, of turn arounds and super rhythm, he oozes it. No click track, just gimme Carlos, a great, great drummer. Thanks for your work, sir. He can swing, the most necessary ingredient of good rock and roll.
Exactly ... Live at Budokhan 8-track, set up my powered deck and two speakers, out in our backyard. I layed in the sun and listened start to finish. I was a high schooler, and I'll never forget it.
@@harvey1954 Dang...78's!!!My late mom had some old 78's from her days...I remember them being a little more heavy than the 33's...I never had any 78's of my music though.
@@augsbourne yeah I kinda figured that out, just being funny, but in all seriousness, I got to see him back in the early 80's in San Antonio also, any idea why he left the band
@@danielcastaneda6177 if I recall correctly, Bun had some health issues (specifically in his back) and there were some disagreements that turned nasty in regards to a residency in Las Vegas, so he was ousted. Then they stopped paying him and owed him hundreds of thousands of dollars; he had to sue to get compensated and the right to make decisions with the band. They settled it. It’s a damn shame, because I’d love to see CT, but it just doesn’t seem the same without Bun involved. He’s one of the most gifted people to have sat behind the kit.
@@augsbourne - I heard the conflict was about scheduling around someone's kid. Whatever. Dax is good but sure would like to see Bun E. behind the skins again.
Amazing what Bun does with just a small 6 piece. I love CT and have seen them live over 25 times since I first saw them as an opening act for KISS in 1977. Ricks son Daxx is a good drummer, but Cheap Trick misses their original big beat sound without having Bun behind the drum kit. Jmo!!!!!!!! 👍
Lol the greatest drummers in history all played 4 piece jazz kits. All of them. That whole Neil Peart 150 piece kit is for the birds. It’s a smokescreen.
I think he is a visionary! He was one of the first to use his snare adjusting the head tension perfectly high on a ballad when everyone else had a a lose long tension! He changed the sound of the drum set in the 80s.
I blow people's minds when they ask me to name some favorite drum tracks. I always mention his track on 'Go For The Throat' off their All Shook Up album. That, and 'Dream Police' remain among the greatest drum parts ever recorded...aside from the sexier titles you'd expect.
Bun is the master of conservation of energy. Everything happens below the elbows leaving his torso relaxed. The fact that he could dangle a cigarette while playing at such a heightened skill level is evidence of this. He’s my ergonomic hero!
This man deserves to be back in Cheap Trick and say goodbye to Daxx.
Cheap Trick is not the same without him. Met him 2005 after a show, a super nice guy and a real gentleman. He autographed my CT Dream Police poster, 2 years later, got Robin, Rick, and Tom to finish it off. One of my most valued treasures.
I agree. Nothing against DAX, but Bun E. takes Cheap Trick to another gear.....bummed they parted. (Blame Robin!)
You mean he can play drums without a cigarette in his mouth? You learn something new every day!! Fantastic drummer from a fantastic band!
😂
I was NOT a Cheap Trick fan...
Then I went to a show because of a girl... after that show, I was like: WTF is wrong with me, those dudes were incredible
What? No cigarette???😮😮😮
Bun was cool when cool wasn’t even cool yet. Iconic dude!
Once he was removed from Cheap Trick, they lost their sound. He had such an unusual cadence and style of playing that really made their sound. I believe Rick's son, or one of their sons, took over. He was a good drummer, but he wasn't Bun.
Bun still has it. Hey Rick you listening?
All that's missing is that signature cig dangling, that never dropped while grooving and flailing away on the drums. Legend. 🔥
And those huge drum sticks he always used on his kit for their closing number of Goodnight Now!!!!! 👍
I saw Cheap Trick in the late '70's up here in Canada. I was right up at the front of the stage. Bun E was incredible and he made it look effortless.
He's looking healthy and happy! One of my favorites of all time.
He’s looking more fit than he did thirty years ago.
Yup, but he was the only drummer that looked cool with a cigarette hanging from his lip!!!!!!!!!! 👍
So lucky I got to see CT with Bun E. back in the late 70’s. Amazing.
I was reading an article many years ago about a producer that worked with Cheap Trick- cannot remember his name, I think he did the Dream Police album, but he said that Bun always had a gone fishing sign on his drums because he would nail his parts mostly on one take! Now, back in the day, you had to be a great player in the studio. There was no way to hide like you can today. Bun is a tremendous player with great groove and feel.
Yup, it was Tom Werman, he said Bun and Tommy Lee were the most prepared to do their tracks
Yeah but cheap tricks music wasnt complicated. Rush recorded xanadu in 1 take, now thats impressive
Proof that years of chain-smoking 🚬 gives you a longer and happier life 👍🏻
Most people have no idea who Bun is. If you dont?? Cheap Trick drummer. ✌️
Bun E Carlos is the reason I got into drumming. Cheap Trick is the reason I got into Rock N Roll.
Joe X Dube did it for me, man. One of the greats.
Neil Peart did it for me But I truly enjoy Bun’s grooves and the feel he adds as only he can on these tunes.
You take out Bun E Carlos and you just don’t believe it.
I keep hearing Kiss's Peter Criss 100,000 years solo here.. anyone else??
Yup!!!!!!! 👍
So smooth, no wasted energy. CT just isnt th same.
Oh one of the coolest drummers when I was growing up in the late 70s and 80s. Cheap trick opened up for kiss back in 1977.
I was 14 when I went to my first concert; it was supposed to be turned into "KISS Alive II." I didn't know that the opening act was Cheap Trick. 20 years later, I waited for everyone in the band not named "Robin" to finish with a small group of women, and then I told them about the night. They also told me about the night. They said that the sound wasn't usable, so the live album had to be recorded in a studio in New Jersey. I was also told that Gene told our heroes that his drummer was so wasted that Bun might have to put makeup on.
Once he starts to bring his left foot into play it really starts to get rhythmic. A lot of modern drummers because they grow up with double bass drums underestimate the importance of using the hi-hat for timing.
After being a fan all these years ever since their first album came out I finally got to see Cheap Trick last year opening for Rod Stewart and it was great but it just wasn't the same without Bun E.
That’s the only reason I haven’t seen them. I’ve had opportunities but I just can’t without Bun E
Yup, I've seen Cheap Trick over 25 times live and only once with Daxx. Their sound live just isn't the same big beat sound without Bun!!!!!! 👍
The Bunster strikes again !!!
is it me or do alot of old white guys rock the drums
This fellow makes hits. He is a master of pocket, of turn arounds and super rhythm, he oozes it. No click track, just gimme Carlos, a great, great drummer. Thanks for your work, sir. He can swing, the most necessary ingredient of good rock and roll.
Class act..Bun E. always a listening pleasure😊
If you listen to the last several bars in "Dream Police" he breaks tempo, and starts playing the lead. It's extraordinary.
Dang...that man is a legend to us vinyl,cassette and 8-track listening
old schoolers!!
Exactly ...
Live at Budokhan 8-track, set up my powered deck and two speakers, out in our backyard.
I layed in the sun and listened start to finish.
I was a high schooler, and I'll never forget it.
Hell I even got some of his old 78s.
@@harvey1954 Dang...78's!!!My late mom had some old 78's from her days...I remember them being a little more heavy than the 33's...I never had any 78's of my music though.
@@digidrum2003 I was joking. By the 50s 78s died out thanks to 45s. There were 78s of the Beatles released in India though.
@@harvey1954 😁...that's cool...it did bring back my memories of my mom's collection though...I wish I would have saved her old records.
His style has a certain fluidness and bounce, that helped give the band it's sound.
The GOAT
Missing the signature cigarette in his mouth while drumming...
He stopped smoking cigarettes long ago.
@@augsbourne yeah I kinda figured that out, just being funny, but in all seriousness, I got to see him back in the early 80's in San Antonio also, any idea why he left the band
@@danielcastaneda6177 if I recall correctly, Bun had some health issues (specifically in his back) and there were some disagreements that turned nasty in regards to a residency in Las Vegas, so he was ousted. Then they stopped paying him and owed him hundreds of thousands of dollars; he had to sue to get compensated and the right to make decisions with the band. They settled it.
It’s a damn shame, because I’d love to see CT, but it just doesn’t seem the same without Bun involved. He’s one of the most gifted people to have sat behind the kit.
@@augsbourne - I heard the conflict was about scheduling around someone's kid. Whatever. Dax is good but sure would like to see Bun E. behind the skins again.
@@davidgibbs381 I think it had to do with Robin’s kid
Could be the acoustics…. But those drums sound fantastic!❤
Those WFLIII drums rock. They sound fantastic and their snares all have a great crack in its sound.
❤ I want some !
These were the best sounding drums at the Nashville drum show last summer..I didn't want to quit playing them.
@@mikecyphers4752 Wow that's cool, and considering that Pearl drums has a big headquarters in Nashville!!!!!!!! 👍🥁
Amazing what Bun does with just a small 6 piece. I love CT and have seen them live over 25 times since I first saw them as an opening act for KISS in 1977. Ricks son Daxx is a good drummer, but Cheap Trick misses their original big beat sound without having Bun behind the drum kit. Jmo!!!!!!!! 👍
Lol the greatest drummers in history all played 4 piece jazz kits. All of them. That whole Neil Peart 150 piece kit is for the birds. It’s a smokescreen.
They sound really good
He sounds really good
Heavy Ginger Baker influence there,
I love me some Bun. E!
Good to see Bun still jamming
One of my favorite drummers.
I think he is a visionary! He was one of the first to use his snare adjusting the head tension perfectly high
on a ballad when everyone else had a a lose long tension! He changed the sound of the drum set in the 80s.
The tax preparer , that’s what one reporter called him because of the shirt 👔 and tie he used to wear
CHEAP TRICK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ❤
So good!!!! That man has soul!
U gottalent or u aint...
And he's got it!!!
Sounds like he Threw a Little Peter Criss Alive 1 solo in there
Those drums sound great.
Bun E. is the man
Short but Sweet!
One of my favorite drummers. He's getting old but he's still got it. Seen him in Memphis at the county fair and they were great.
There he iz, ma man, the Bun 🥁 great to see 😁 thanks ✌
highly under rated and overlooked....
Hmmm they sound like... I dunno... VINTAGE LUDWIGS! Whoa! WFLIII Knows exactly what he is doing! Kudos!
Awesome!!
I blow people's minds when they ask me to name some favorite drum tracks. I always mention his track on 'Go For The Throat' off their All Shook Up album.
That, and 'Dream Police' remain among the greatest drum parts ever recorded...aside from the sexier titles you'd expect.
He & the drums sound great!
So relaxed, loose, nonchalant and KILLIN' IT. 👍👏🥁🔥
❤
Whoa! FLIP FONE in 2022 spotted!!
The one and only!
You can hear the energy excite the various snares ...
lol I almost couldn't focus on account of that old dude with a flip phone
met him in 1980 seen them 4 times that year a very down to earth cordial man.
So effortless and effective.
He collects the snares 🥁
Bun E …the man who slammed Bonham.
"Uncle Bun"?
What size are the drums
I was there just out of the frame. I go every year.
I try going every year, too. I help my buddy Brian Duvall at his booth. Unfortunately I won’t be there this year but he will be!
@@augsbourne I help Billy Baker at Baker Drums, Mike's Drum Shop, Chicago #1 Lessons and hang with Steve Maxwell and David at Craviatto.
@@pjones8404 there’s a chance I’ve met you before! Billy’s a great dude. Super awesome to be around.
Love the sound
WOW, A FLIP PHONE
very cool.
Y'all should check out his vintage drum collection.
I’ve seen it at his home. It’s incredible.
What! No drum carpet?🤣
WFL drum don't need carpets😅
Is Jeff Beck walking behind him after the 30 second? lol
Cool that he is playing "Where Eagles Dare" by Iron Maiden😂
Where was this held?!
It was at the annual drum show in St. Charles, Illinois. I’d highly recommend going!
@@augsbourne Thanks for replying August!How do I find out Where and When it takes place?
@@batouttahell454 rebeats.com is their website, the show this year is on May 20 and 21st at the Kane County Fairgrounds.
@@augsbourne THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!!!
Something missing.........a cig corner of his mouth
Man, he sounds terrible
I don’t see you selling more than 20 million albums
GREAT Sound 👍👍🎵🎵🎵👍👍
Legend. Heard surrender in over the edge movie matt Dillon first movie ,changed my life and drumming forever 🔥📛
He has lost some weight. Good for him & his health...
What? No cigarette hangn out of his mouth