...by far, the BEST video capture of Richard the drummer. Cannot get enough of the video. Thanks for sharing your talent in holding the cell phone still. FIVE STARS.
@@crazydeer92 By the way, on August 22, 1971 I stood about 20 feet from the stage when John Bonham played for Led Zeppelin at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, BC, Canada! I was 19 years old in 1971.
I can't imagine how tight my body would have felt. You can hear how tight he is yet plays like he's been with Foo this whole tour. What a wonderful moment.
I know, the patience, then Dave let him go all out, you can tell, Dave went ham, and it sounded off, cos he was still going to the beat for a second, but t when he knew it was time, dang man he knew it was time
@@stalemurfies2031 exactly when Dave said "Lets Go" that was basically signal for him to go all out. Also the cowbell in 1st verse when Dave recognizes that not only he is a good drummer & he is %100 aware of the song and knows it. That stop of guitar was basically for that and he nailed it. Not that he is a great drummer & musician, he even knew the song already
Forget "good drummer", he is a great musician. Yeah, he knew the song from the record, but to be able to read and adjust to the dynamics of the song as Dave was performing it/leading it LIVE is some next-level talent.
@@adognamedmiley6848 Nah, the guy was holding up a sign saying he'll replace for Taylor if he got tired. It was random. You're talking utter bollocks and you know it.
He sped up a tiny bit during the faster parts, but damn I’m sure his adrenaline was through the roof. And he just hit everything he never lost the groove.
@@pandaeyes9664 Oh trust me, drummers don't have trouble finding bands. Bands have trouble finding drummers! In smaller scenes it's not uncommon to see a drummer playing for a handful of bands.
@@shineything4444 Image stabilizing in phones isn’t new it’s been around for years. Probably over a decade now. All smart phones have that and it’s not that great. Especially if the image youre recording is at distance or you use the zoom option. It can actually make it worse as it either uses a gyroscopic algorytum which will result in a jumpy mess as it attempts to adjust the image on the fly, or lens focus motion blur. Which only benefits pictures not videos. Image stabilization for video is like autotune, you still have to have a good voice for it come out well.
I'd probably k myself right after the concert. "Dave Grohl just complimented me on my drumming in front of thousands of people. I'm done. No, really. I've achieved everything I ever wanted to achieve." 😄
Man I remember seeing this live, it was a magical experience. The video doesn't show it, but the guy was holding a big sign with "I CAN PLAY THE DRUMS" written on it when Dave Grohl called him over. After he played the song, Dave talked about having asked the guy before playing if he knew the song, and apparently he told him "I know all the songs." Legendary stuff.
Man I remember reality, and the band already knew this guy, hell they hugged like old friends so I call bs on your version of events ever remotely matching reality
@@wgsmit02 they hugged? that's your evidence? if they knew him why do they all seem so surprised? why didn't dave know he was from england? he's clearly a big fan of them, so why wouldn't he go in for a hug. i cal bs on your empty f'ing statement. the version of Marin Perkovic seems way more plausible. unless you got evidence for your claims. wich i think you don't
@@TheZer0wtf They, That's, If, Why, England, He's, I, call, bullshit, fucking, The, unless, Which, I, don't. You missed some Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation there... If you'd like for someone to take you more seriously, use the English language the way it was intended, not in a way that make you look uneducated. :-)
@@dragoredrox7493 On another video of this performance, someone stated being in there too, and the sign was "if Taylor gets tired, i can play the drums", or some like that.
The fact that he managed to play so well, without a familiar set-up, sound monitoring, a HUGE amount of adrenaline rushing and sheer excitement is insane!
He's clearly a more or less professional drummer, but the accuracy is crazy good given he couldn't have in-ear monitoring, and it's not his kit & setup
@@_tuxedocat It's the distance of each drum etc that is unique to most prof drummers. Hopping down on a seat that may be too high or too low to you, where everything is spaced differently from what you're used to? NOT easy.
@@OoogaBoog true. I'm not familiar with drumming, so I was comparing it to when guitar players drop tuning, and having it perfect. Because the artist don't tune their own instruments. But yeah, you're right about it being about distance and placement of each drum, even the type of drumsticks, I'd assume. Thanks for clarifying whether it's tuning or setup 🥁🛢️🪘
There was once a day when Dave Grohl was asked to drum for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers back around 1994 for a SNL appearance. Dave was in awe because Tom Petty was one of HIS idols growing up. And at a point in Tom Petty's life, he was playing with Roy Orbinson, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne and others who were Tom's idols. No real point to my comment except to point out that perhaps in the future you will be someone's idol. Conduct yourselves accordingly :P
When he's at a party and people start breaking out the "I bumped into Bill Murray" stories this is exactly the story he should tell instead. If you're wondering, everyone bumps into Bill at least once. You'll probably miss it, but if you pay attention it will happen. Mine happened on a midnight flight from Chicago to Charleston and I have the selfie to prove it. He was absolutely hammered and couldn't have been nicer. When we boarded the plane in Chicago he was the only one on the plane and sitting in what is now known as "The Bill Murray Seat." It's the only seat without a seat in front of it (emergency exit) and I sat next to that space. Basically, I sat next to Bill Murrays' feet.
@Josh Disher that's hilarious! I have a picture of Bill holding me as a toddler outside of the riverdogs Stadium. Twenty-three years later, I still tell people when the opportunity presents itself.
Just realised I had a big weird cheesy grin on my face from start to finish. What a once in a lifetime opportunity and what a badass memory to pass on to your kids
Yeah, you have the option for floor monitors and in-ear monitors. Some old rockers chug on with floor monitors like the Foo's and Elton John to name a few.
Why would he need an earpiece.. from the moment he put his foot down on that pedal, he was setting the pace. Im always impressed when I see that kind of performance from someone that nervous, starstruck and almost crying of happiness. Drummers... a rare breed. The world around them can be burning, but they never miss a beat.
He did have plenty of times he could show off, but he didn't. He was a true musician and just kept the beat. He loves the music. The guy knows it's all about the WHOLE band, not one person.
The drummer can steal any moment. It's the loudest instrument. One of the most important skills as a drummer in a band is NOT doing that, even though you could at basically any moment.
How fucking cool is this. Imagine a famous group like the Foo Fighters not only inviting you up onto the stage to jam with them, but you fucking CRUSHING it for them. What a bunch of legends.
@@iamhereforever could be staged, once I was on HU concert and they picked on the stage a guy to play on guitar who had the early entrence ticket, they even asked everybody on EE who can play guitar or else
What I found most impressive is at 7:07 when he says ready and he quickly changes from improvising back to the song like he had been playing it for years. He was definately READY for this moment.
@@accident_prone potentially, but even with the really small details (like his moeller technique on the hi-hat for example) the sound is incredibly crisp
@@JLWarren Yeah, like Trump won the election, global warming is a hoax, vaccinations are a money grab, the earth is flat, people always are full of BS, can’t trust anyone, life is shit
@@Yowzoe think about the implications. Do you honestly think a multimillion dollar show fronted by a record label would chance a performance on a rando from the audience? If the kid couldn’t play, it would look like they were making fun of them and could potentially damage the FF brand. The money handlers would never go for it unless the person chosen was planned for at that particular show. Most likely someone the band knows personally or a mutual friend. Basic risk analysis plays heavy into pulling stunts like this. I would even hazard there was a contract involved to protect parties from potential litigation. It’s not conspiracy, it’s salesmanship.
That's the difference between a musician and just an instrumentalist. Richard is a musician and it's obvious that he knows the song and each of the band members' parts. He knows when to be simple and when to go all out. Mad respect.
He was showing off a little in the beginning, and then he sensed that Dave was ready to move on with the song and he brought it down to a simple beat so that Dave could speak. Dave immediately points at him and laughs like "Oh shit he actually knows what he's doing!" It wasn't his technical drumming, it was his ability to read the lead singer and anticipate that a change was coming.
The smile of approval from Taylor @8:15 is honestly the best part of this entire video. The guy i'm guessing truly idolizes Taylor and to nail a performance like that with him right behind you is the chef's kiss. Major kudos!
@@GamePlay-zv9ns *ahem* Here's a little song i wrote i hope you sing it note for note Don't worry be happy when we are in Dark times, we shall never forget that there will be light!
He’s far from the best drummer and the fact that you think that proves you don’t play drums lol. Dave himself cringes when morons like you say that. I can name 50 drummers that smokes his boots.
@@kentjones4883 it’s not about proving he can play, it’s about getting to jam with foo fighters on a huge stage. As a musician who’s played in several bands, I would give anything to get up on stage with a band like Foo Fighters and get to rock out with them, or to even to just get to play with them as musicians since they are all so incredibly talented. The audience part is a nice bonus, but it’s not about the people you get to play with vs those watching.
By far, this falls into my top 5 all time goes to videos I consistently re-watch . I come back to this video at least once a month. Camera Man Killed It Here........ 10/5 stars.... Taylor, You are so missed. Rest In Peace Taylor.
The moment that he played quietly when Dave spoke, he knew he was not your average drummer. It's something only a guy who knows what he is doing would do. Hence his reaction.
1,000%. Dave was like..."It's your time, dude. Up the tempo if you want to." And Richard, as an apparently VERY knowledgeable drummer, politely said through his drumming "Thanks mate, but no. I'm going to bring it down first." Dave's reaction, as you said, was genuine 🙂
@Doug Whelan yup, noticed that as well, dave knew straight away he can play and knows the song. Was counting while sitting down. He also looks and listens for queues, he pauses sometimes on the crash and is hesitant sometimes, not from lack of skill, but because a good drummer blends in, they dont overpower. He nailed this
I remember during an interview, Dave said that one of his dreams back in the day was getting picked in the audience to play drums for a very famous band cause their drummer got injured. It just amazing how that dream made a full cycle like a wheel.
I read yesterday that, as a result of being invited to play with the Foo Fighters, Richard was inspired to start his own band, who are now gigging and recording. I wish him nothing but good luck!
That´s why on a festival I saw them they just said "We are the last act anyway and we made plenty of songs over the years so we are just gonna play until they kick us out" Show took over 3 hours
@@electricpaisy6045 , i watched them play on an open stadium under a thunderstorm, a stagelight fell while they were playing, lights went out for a good minute... guys didnt stop nor called it off, played straight for 2 hours. Rip Taylor Hawkins, thanks for keeping the jam going even without power.
Richard killed this. I started a whole new Foo Fighters phase just because of this video and I'm so glad I got to experience this vicariously through the camera person. Thanks for the great angle!
He doesnt go back... he can write his own story from this point forward. when you can drum for dave grohl at his concert and be complimented...you've made it.
Lead singer was a drummer, current drummer bowed out just for this, and this random dude from the crowd Nailed it like a Roman legionairre in front of a huge crowd. Thats massively impressive.
That happened a few times. The Who and I beleive the Kinks drummer would pass out from too much rock n roll. And they would ask if any one knew how to play. And someone would come out of the crowd and nail it!
He is no fckn random dude. The band already knows about him and he knows about it. You can't just fckn pick someone and play specially on drums. Not impressive at all, it is called role playing u know.
This is how you do it. He never tried or even appeared like he was attempting to upstage Dave or the rest of the band. And he didn't overdo it. He made Dave comfortable with it first and then Dave had to force the solo out of him. This was great all around
Oh shit too late the friggin guy is already up there banging the shit outta Hawkins kit.. Lol Now that would suck trying to get some bone head off the stage if he couldnt play for shit
This guy is a solid drummer but don't confuse it with creativity and originality where talent really lies. There is tons of musicians technicaly as good as this guy. This is called dedication, talent is another thing !
That is so very true, I wrote lyrics for a band years ago, the guitarist was insane, just genius, I said to him how the hell are you not famous, he said, loads of people can play like me, just as you said, a very lucky few make it
Dave always tells the story of how when he was a teenager, he always dreamed of the moment he would be in a concert and someone would come at the stage and say "Our drummer cannot play tonight, the show is canceled. Unless we have someone who knows all the songs" and then he would show up and save the day. The fact that after all these years, he creates this magical moment for his fans over and over just shows the amazing down to earth man he is. This video made my day! Already my favorite, along with Kiss Guy. The funny thing is that Dave’s dream did come true. He was the unknown drummer of Scream with a scheduled concert in Toronto. When they were setting up the equipment, they found out that Iggy Pop would play there in a private event before their gig. But the production didn’t let them participate, so they went back to their Van to wait until the hour of their concert, really sad that they couldn’t see Iggy. After a while, someone knocked in the window and asked if the drummer was interested to play with Iggy Pop! And the rest is history. Dave tells these stories in his book, the Storyteller.
That was a fantastic book. I wasn't a Dave Grohl fan or a Foo Fighters fan before I read the book (still not a Nirvana fan) but it really got me into exploring his/their music. Dave's story is stunning!
@@melekhmarid2455 The Foo Fighters' drummer, Taylor Hawkins, was there, he was just sitting that song out - He's on the big screen at 8:15 reacting to Richard's finale. Taylor tragically passed away earlier this year, but it was common for Dave and Taylor to pull a fan out of the crowd and get them up on-stage to play with them for a song or two, just as a way of connecting with their fans. It was great. After Taylor died, his son Shane played a rendition of the Foo Fighters' song My Hero with Dave on tour: ruclips.net/video/P2KnD7sfpoA/видео.html
Being called a very good drummer by Dave Grohl is one hell of a compliment. Has to be the coolest moment of this kids life, and you can see how much Dave is loving it too!
I’ve played guitar for 20 years and have dreamed of moments like this since I was a kid. The other thing you could is that Taylor was loving it too. The face he was making at the end on that big screen shot was great. Probably makes it even more special now to this guy. Fucking awesome.
Excuse my language but I believe Dave said a good fukn drummer!! What a memory a story to tell and proof that you tore some shit up with the foo fighters!!
Moments like these are so fucking wholesome, giving a random person the opportunity to have a moment they'll remember for the rest of their life..... and the guy absolutely nailed it!
@@Enz3d no. Nobody knows who it is. But do you really think they just picked a random person from a crowd of 70,000? They pre-select the person before the show- sometimes even days in advance, and then give them a mini tryout.
@@dancarpentieri7762 You are 100% correct. Nothing random about this. Every show you will ever see where a random person gets a chance to shine on stage, they are pre-selected.
@@Espo702 Hahaha, both you guys are wrong. This is my old housemate who went on holiday with friends and made a sign - definitely not 'pre-selected' lmao
I have a grin plastered on my face everytime i come back to this video. What an amazing experience for everyone there - the drummer, the band, the audience..
At home I know a lot of us could throw down what he did, but put yourself suddenly up on stage in that moment, I personally would fall apart. Amazing composure edit: I watched to the end I can't even throw down the shit he did in the way that he did it while im tucked safely away in my basement lol
he would've kept going had he not lost his stick, had to end the solo. Great coordination by everyone involved to recognize that, what a killer memory for the dude
Yes, you're right! He lost a stick. I played drum for a few years and heard something was a little bit weird but couldn't find it. I had a minimum of 10 pairs on my drum set in case I lose a stick. 6 Pairs hanging on the right and 4 on the left. Damn it, I miss playing drums
@@eikeksimimea1071 I don’t know the man but respect him. junkie or not from what I can tell he was a gifted soul meant for greatness on thus cursed world... Rest In Peace
@@eikeksimimea1071 You'd probably be too if you were a famous musician. Hell, probably if you were merely a musician. Musicians work their asses off and aren't really counted as essential to any culture and to top it off, if they manage to get famous, they also lose pretty much all of their privacy. So they essentially trade away everything they love, just to give people a great time. It's not uncommon for musicians to spend 60-80 hours a week on their music, whether it being producing a new song or album, preparing for touring or getting ready for a play somewhere. On top of all that time spent on music, they also have to spend time on meetings with their managers and record labels, as well as studios and meeting with fans. Vacation is a utopian dream for anyone who lives off of their music
I literally turned to my wife and was like "ha... he laughed because he was so good, he knew when not to play. Only experienced people know this..." She didn't believe me and then I came across your comment and here I am looking like a genius. Thanks guy
I've seen this a couple of times and what I find interesting: 1) The keyboardist really gets tickled at certain points watching the drummer. 2) We can see Dave on the big screen say something like "you are really good" - if you can read lips. 3) He does lose the beat there once in the song which Dave catches, but drummer gets back on time. 4) Drummer loses his stick at very, very end of solo. It's hitting the cowbell that makes me think oh, crap he's got this.
@@jamisonandrewmanhorvaththe1124 a live performance and when the band stops and lets the audience sing then only one instrument accompanies the audience and gives rhythm in this case you see how he slowed down and silenced the drums and retreated into the “shadow” and the audience was given space to sing
0:40 - Dave gave him a quick test-drive by pushing up the tempo, then slowing it again, drummer toed in like it was nothing. That dude is a _good_ drummer.
At 4:44 you can see on the screen behind the band Taylor sitting down and watching Richard. Such an awesome, pure moment. I'm so glad they were able to capture that.
He fell off the stage in Sweden and broke his leg. A doctor in the audience fixated his leg, and kept it still sitting next to him on stage while Grohl finished the show.
I'm not a Foo Fighters fan, I don't know any of their music, but this almost made me cry. Absolutely beautiful and the trust and respect shown to this guy was great. Hope he had an awesome time with them after the show, because he totally deserved to.
It is amazing how much energy Richard infused into this song. When you listen to the 'regular' versions and even how they played it the day before, this is almost an entirely different song. Richard took over and pumped his energy into the entire band and they all went along. Great song
The algorithm brought me here ~ I'm not even a regular Foo Fighters fan yet now I have tears of joy welling in my eyes for this fantastic drummer, Richard, living his dream on stage with his heroes. On several occasions you can see how much this moment and the love from the band means to him. And holy shi* what a crescendo! What a joy to watch and a story he'll have for the rest of his life!
I come here every now and then when I am having a really bad day. At the end of that day I put my headphones on and play this one video. The amount of warmth and purity this has is unbelievable. The way it all just flows. He goes on stage. Starta playing. Wins all hearts. And at the end he walks away with a memory that will live long after his life. To live with this is to live with peace!
Peace is on offer by the creator of our universe; Jesus Christ. Peace come from the One who is the Prince of Peace. For without God we would have nothing; including memories.
this whole video is incredible, but my favorite part was the drum fill right around 3:27 where the keyboard player (to the left) looks over and you can see him think "holy shit, this dude can fucking play"
Hope they took his Phone number, that Guy deserves a chance ! To just 'Rock up,put up and Play on' at that level must take talent and nerve ! Bloody impressive Mate !
@@edwardwaldron7813 He most certainly will. I'm sure he already has gotten his name passed aroumd. Plus, there's THIS RUclips video, of course. The guy will be in a good band by the end of the weekend if he wants... If not already. Hey, he just might have been in a successful local band or something already before he went to this F.F. concert.
THIS KID KILLED IT! What a performance! For the people who have negative comments.. 1. The kid gets yanked onstage for a MOMENT IN LIFE, he had NO EARPIECE, NO REHEARSAL AND DIDNT KNOW WHAT SONG THEY WERE GONNA PLAY. That being said I think he CRUSHED IT! My favorite (7:05)part is when the crowd is singing the chorus and Dave says : “Oh READY, HERE IT COMES”. BRAVO RICHARD! I NEVER heard that song til I came across this video, and like ALOT OF YOU I CANNOT GET ENOUGH( and had the song looping for a few days)
This is why Taylor was one of the most awesome drummers in all of history. He has done this a few times. As a mediocre drummer since I was ten, do you know how many drummers out there have literally DREAMED of this happening. And Taylor Hawkins made that dream a reality for many drummers. Thank you 🙏
@@TheDarkivist For Rock music? Yes Dave Grohl was an amazing Drummer. Taylor Hawkins has definitely been given his respect as the Foo Fighters drummer too.
probably the same way he felt when he pre arranged this little performance with the band, hell the way they hugged I can only surmise they had spent some real time together and knew how he could play, but hey I guess a sucker is born every day
i cannot imagine how amazing it would feel to be on stage, with your favourite band, playing, while the lead singer tells you how great of a job you're doing. bro literally won life
this is so fucking cool to see. He is just himself in that moment. Music is a million different languages and everyone on the stage is fluent in rock. The way the bring it down and crank it up, the audience taking over the chorus, what an experience. Richard put on a masterclass here. It is one thing to have the technique to play this and confidence to sit down behind that kit, but also having the right nature to express himself, go with the flow and play around with the other musicians is absolutely legendary. I come back to this video so often, because it makes me feel like we are all going to be ok. Despite all the shit that is going on.
Well said! Did you ever see the college kid who had the balls to play piano with Billy Joel? Billy was at Vanderbilt University in the US, performing a little and was in a Question and Answer phase of the night. People in the audience asked him questions. Well, this one dude stands up, gets handed the mic in the audience for questions, and he goes "Umm, my favorite song of yours is New York State of Mind, umm..I've been very fortunate to play in New York city, and I was wondering if I can play it with you?" Audience gasps a little bit. On stage, Billy fiddles with something in his hand, not answering, and he looks at the kid. The kid says "I would accompany you, that is". Billy goes ".....ok", and accepts. The kid walks up, crowd is lit-up! As he gets on stage Billy is asking him what key he plays it in, kid goes "any key you want it in" :) It's pretty magical. On youtube search for "Billy Joel - Q&A Can I play on New York State of Mind" Enjoy :) (not providing link as some video delete comments with links)
Every time I'm going through a really tough spot, yt always seems to recommend this to me again and it always helps be feel better knowing there's some really good people in the world
Dave is the most down to earth guy to ever be in a rock band. He gets his audience and sells it perfectly. That's why Foo Fighters are still one of if not the best rock band to ever exist.
...by far, the BEST video capture of Richard the drummer. Cannot get enough of the video. Thanks for sharing your talent in holding the cell phone still. FIVE STARS.
Lol, thanks man
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@@HanMoP nice, but I was in first row 😎
@@crazydeer92 By the way, on August 22, 1971 I stood about 20 feet from the stage when John Bonham played for Led Zeppelin at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, BC, Canada! I was 19 years old in 1971.
Yeah I agree I cant get enough of this guy fuckin fantastic
Parents: “Hey son how was the concert?”
Him: “We played great!”
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lmao thats a good one :D
Damn true.
Do you guy's know how this got initiated? Was the actual drummer taking a break or something?
@@Jason_Van_Stone i was curious as well tbh, but i have no idea 😁
Interviewer: "Where's your resume?"
Richard: "Imma send you a link"
Right at the top of his resume:
“This motherfucker can play the drums!”
- Dave Grohl
The band you're applying for: we don't think we can afford you.
DAVE GROHL SEAL OF APPROVAL
MFK Gold comment sir
This post deserves an award! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
I can hear Morgan Freeman narrating over this, "and for 9 minutes, Richard felt like a rock star"
m8, for 9 mins he WAS a rockstar
😂😂😂😂
I read the quote in his voice lol
Underrated.
😂😂😂
non drummers will never understand how hard it was for that guy to not speed up. the thrill that must have been.
10000%
True
I can't imagine how tight my body would have felt. You can hear how tight he is yet plays like he's been with Foo this whole tour.
What a wonderful moment.
As a drummer it is tough to stay in the pocket when you're that excited
I'm speeding it up in my head out of excitement for him and I've played for 20 years. lol.
The best part about this is that he didn’t oversell it. He knew to just keep the tempo and add fills only as necessary. Well done.
Probably not his first rodeo. He did exceptionally well
Incredible ability to read the room
Agreed. He could have tried to do "Danny Carrey playing Foo Fighters," but he showed restraint.
Yeah, I’m not a drummer but this guy definitely gave them what they asked for and didn’t try to one up the band. He’s talented
@@hangtenboy I’ve been a drummer for about 20 years now and I was massively impressed.
The dude totally had the opportunity to show off, but he just played so professionally the entire time
I know, the patience, then Dave let him go all out, you can tell, Dave went ham, and it sounded off, cos he was still going to the beat for a second, but t when he knew it was time, dang man he knew it was time
Yeah I agree, great drumming!
@@stalemurfies2031 exactly when Dave said "Lets Go" that was basically signal for him to go all out.
Also the cowbell in 1st verse when Dave recognizes that not only he is a good drummer & he is %100 aware of the song and knows it. That stop of guitar was basically for that and he nailed it.
Not that he is a great drummer & musician, he even knew the song already
Yes so professional
@proV69 He always says that
Forget "good drummer", he is a great musician. Yeah, he knew the song from the record, but to be able to read and adjust to the dynamics of the song as Dave was performing it/leading it LIVE is some next-level talent.
That’s so true!
He was actually chosen beforehand and rehearsed. FF do this at most shows going back to the 90s.
@@adognamedmiley6848 Nah, the guy was holding up a sign saying he'll replace for Taylor if he got tired. It was random. You're talking utter bollocks and you know it.
Hear Hear!
@@adognamedmiley6848 any proof or is that a theory?
I think I'm most impressed by how he held a steady tempo and didn't speed up. That's hard to do even when you're NOT nervous.
his pocket is great!
It's hard to drum slow..
He did alot of folks that were to toms and quiet stuff.
He was quite busy and good
His underwear must have been full
He sped up a tiny bit during the faster parts, but damn I’m sure his adrenaline was through the roof. And he just hit everything he never lost the groove.
playing steady tempo without IEM yea it is hard
The balls to play like that, replacing a famous drummer, while an even more famous drummer is singing lead. Great video.
If he couldnt find a band before he probably can now haha.
replacing red meat :D
@@pandaeyes9664 Oh trust me, drummers don't have trouble finding bands. Bands have trouble finding drummers! In smaller scenes it's not uncommon to see a drummer playing for a handful of bands.
@@DaleStrickland Exactly
getting paid to do nothing is pretty cool
All the people Dave drags up on stage should form a band and it should be called Foo’s Gold.
Good one
Foo fight club
Foo Biters… or Faux Fighters
Yusss
I like it
Who ever recorded this is a human camera stand.
Thank you 😂😂😂
Can we get an actual Australian to label this man a fuckin LEGEND
@@NoblessObligee aussie here. absolute fuckin legend
lol alot of new phones have stabilization options now
@@shineything4444 Image stabilizing in phones isn’t new it’s been around for years. Probably over a decade now. All smart phones have that and it’s not that great. Especially if the image youre recording is at distance or you use the zoom option. It can actually make it worse as it either uses a gyroscopic algorytum which will result in a jumpy mess as it attempts to adjust the image on the fly, or lens focus motion blur. Which only benefits pictures not videos. Image stabilization for video is like autotune, you still have to have a good voice for it come out well.
This guy has balls! Two of the greatest drummers on stage and he says "hold my beer" and kills it. Looks like a real humble guy too. Bravo man!
I mean.. he literally has balls
@@BalajiedLyngdoh-xl1fn What if he lost them on a bicycle or something?
If Dave Grohl says you can play drums, you can play drums.
Not the greatest but the artists
Dave Grohl is even worse than Lars Ulrich.
Imagine yourself being complimented about your drumming skills by Nirvana's drummer..
He earned the Platinum trophy in this game called life
Wow
No way never knew he was Nirvanas drummer
I'd probably k myself right after the concert. "Dave Grohl just complimented me on my drumming in front of thousands of people. I'm done. No, really. I've achieved everything I ever wanted to achieve." 😄
@@pelic9608 Do it now
Limiting life to a rock band? 🤔
Imagine going to work on monday after this
"how was ur weekend"
"well let me tell you a story"
"Ah, y'know... I just beat off... ba'doom-tish!"
Pictured Dave Chappelle's joke from 'Sticks and Stones' here lol
"HOW WAS MY WEEKEND?!"
How do you even go to work on Monday coming down from this?
Man I remember seeing this live, it was a magical experience. The video doesn't show it, but the guy was holding a big sign with "I CAN PLAY THE DRUMS" written on it when Dave Grohl called him over. After he played the song, Dave talked about having asked the guy before playing if he knew the song, and apparently he told him "I know all the songs." Legendary stuff.
Man I remember reality, and the band already knew this guy, hell they hugged like old friends so I call bs on your version of events ever remotely matching reality
@@wgsmit02 they hugged? that's your evidence? if they knew him why do they all seem so surprised? why didn't dave know he was from england? he's clearly a big fan of them, so why wouldn't he go in for a hug. i cal bs on your empty f'ing statement. the version of Marin Perkovic seems way more plausible. unless you got evidence for your claims. wich i think you don't
@@wgsmit02 the original poster said he was there. I don't have any grounds to doubt him.
@@TheZer0wtf They, That's, If, Why, England, He's, I, call, bullshit, fucking, The, unless, Which, I, don't.
You missed some Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation there...
If you'd like for someone to take you more seriously, use the English language the way it was intended, not in a way that make you look uneducated. :-)
@@dragoredrox7493 On another video of this performance, someone stated being in there too, and the sign was "if Taylor gets tired, i can play the drums", or some like that.
At first, He was happy to be able to play with the Foo Fighters
At the end, The Foo Fighters were happy to be able to play with him
The fact that he managed to play so well, without a familiar set-up, sound monitoring, a HUGE amount of adrenaline rushing and sheer excitement is insane!
I'm crying just watching there's no telling what that had to feel like
it must've felt great to him playing on a setup that is specifically tuned for those songs
He's clearly a more or less professional drummer, but the accuracy is crazy good given he couldn't have in-ear monitoring, and it's not his kit & setup
@@_tuxedocat It's the distance of each drum etc that is unique to most prof drummers. Hopping down on a seat that may be too high or too low to you, where everything is spaced differently from what you're used to? NOT easy.
@@OoogaBoog true. I'm not familiar with drumming, so I was comparing it to when guitar players drop tuning, and having it perfect. Because the artist don't tune their own instruments. But yeah, you're right about it being about distance and placement of each drum, even the type of drumsticks, I'd assume. Thanks for clarifying whether it's tuning or setup 🥁🛢️🪘
This guy will always have the "I was the drummer for Foo Fighters once" at any party
There was once a day when Dave Grohl was asked to drum for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers back around 1994 for a SNL appearance. Dave was in awe because Tom Petty was one of HIS idols growing up.
And at a point in Tom Petty's life, he was playing with Roy Orbinson, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne and others who were Tom's idols.
No real point to my comment except to point out that perhaps in the future you will be someone's idol. Conduct yourselves accordingly :P
Well deserved tbh
...and he was wasn't he....
When he's at a party and people start breaking out the "I bumped into Bill Murray" stories this is exactly the story he should tell instead.
If you're wondering, everyone bumps into Bill at least once. You'll probably miss it, but if you pay attention it will happen.
Mine happened on a midnight flight from Chicago to Charleston and I have the selfie to prove it. He was absolutely hammered and couldn't have been nicer. When we boarded the plane in Chicago he was the only one on the plane and sitting in what is now known as "The Bill Murray Seat." It's the only seat without a seat in front of it (emergency exit) and I sat next to that space.
Basically, I sat next to Bill Murrays' feet.
@Josh Disher that's hilarious! I have a picture of Bill holding me as a toddler outside of the riverdogs Stadium. Twenty-three years later, I still tell people when the opportunity presents itself.
Just realised I had a big weird cheesy grin on my face from start to finish. What a once in a lifetime opportunity and what a badass memory to pass on to your kids
Same. Ear to ear smile. And not the kind I would ever want photographed cos it would look weird
Yuuuuuup!
i am burly grown ass haggard old man and i teared up.
It's great to see the band members with the same goofy smile on their faces too when they realise how good he is.
Saaaame
I’ll give the guy all the credit in the world.
Playing LIVE without any sort of mic or ear piece with CONFIDENCE is incredible.
Thats exactly what I was thinking. To keep a steady beat without a ear monitor on a live stage? thats insanely impressive.
Might be a stage monitor by the drums for Taylor. Dave doesn’t use in ear monitors.
Yeah, you have the option for floor monitors and in-ear monitors. Some old rockers chug on with floor monitors like the Foo's and Elton John to name a few.
Why would he need an earpiece.. from the moment he put his foot down on that pedal, he was setting the pace.
Im always impressed when I see that kind of performance from someone that nervous, starstruck and almost crying of happiness. Drummers... a rare breed. The world around them can be burning, but they never miss a beat.
Mom: Is that you, son? How was the concert?
Richard: It was great! We killed it!
🤣🤣🤣🤣
🤣
People are still doing these little imaginary child-like speech shits everywhere. Stinking the place out!
@@Weird-City gtfo then.
@@KJ-69 I did. you just recalled me duh!
Because the video doesn't show it, he held up a sign that said: "Taylor, if you need a break, I can play?"
Ah, there it is...been scrolling thru comments looking for the context of how this came about. Thanks!
Haha that's so awesome
Epic who knew
Sweeet! Know wot to do next time huh..😂
Tyler u r a legend 😂
He did have plenty of times he could show off, but he didn't. He was a true musician and just kept the beat. He loves the music.
The guy knows it's all about the WHOLE band, not one person.
The drummer can steal any moment. It's the loudest instrument. One of the most important skills as a drummer in a band is NOT doing that, even though you could at basically any moment.
yeah i think he showed off plenty :D
@@cotillion Yeah, when the rest of the band gave him the go-ahead and hyped him up.
I know. That is probably the most amazing part of it.
You can hear it in the fills. He's tasteful as hell, but he added just enough flash. I love it.
This guy started his own band after this, called Dead Air, and they're actually pretty good.
Thanks for the info, great band, I wish them every success.
ooo, vibes of the name are immaculate
added to my spotify favs now thanks for info spread the word more :)
He should team up with Kiss Guy…called the band Foo Fillers.
Came across Dead Air yesterday.. They rock.. Best wishes to them.
Thats one day he will never forget.
Priceless moments
Never to be bettered . . .
Dave, you mean? 😉
Wonder if they got his number in case they need a backup.
Yep, Taylor will definitely not forget the day he was shitting his pants for fear of being replaced there and then :D
Hey, fercho, y el Charger?
And after all his troubles and life pains, for 9 minutes... He was the best drummer in the world...with his idols!
Best comment ever amen
So he has 6 minutes left for his 15 minutes?
Perfectly summarized. Amazing.
Dude, you got me teary-eyed. 🥺
Gave me some chills!
How fucking cool is this. Imagine a famous group like the Foo Fighters not only inviting you up onto the stage to jam with them, but you fucking CRUSHING it for them. What a bunch of legends.
a dream tbqh love it
you do know that the guy they picked has been dropped into the audience right? it is staged...
@@iamhereforever could be staged, once I was on HU concert and they picked on the stage a guy to play on guitar who had the early entrence ticket, they even asked everybody on EE who can play guitar or else
Imagine thinking this wasn't set up well in advance
@@iamhereforever green day do it and they aren’t dropped into the crowd
What I found most impressive is at 7:07 when he says ready and he quickly changes from improvising back to the song like he had been playing it for years. He was definately READY for this moment.
Can we all just take a moment to appreciate how well those drums are mic'd up? Jesus.... can hear everything! Nice job!
I thought the same thing
Might it also be that he's playing the drums pretty hard, so they're just more prominent in the mix?
@@accident_prone potentially, but even with the really small details (like his moeller technique on the hi-hat for example) the sound is incredibly crisp
@@accident_prone playing hard doesnt give you the clarity. The sound quality is from the mics
And perfectly in tune 😉 I would love to get a chance like that. Drums, guitar, bass, doesn't matter.
Major balls to perform that well. Kit mic’d up really well too, cameraman with hands of stone, this video is like a culmination of perfection.
Even the security guard was the most security looking security guard I've ever seen. Didn't make a micro expression the entire time.
Almost like it was…planned.
Yeah its one thing to now how to play, but entirely different to get up in front of so many people.
@@JLWarren Yeah, like Trump won the election, global warming is a hoax, vaccinations are a money grab, the earth is flat, people always are full of BS, can’t trust anyone, life is shit
@@Yowzoe think about the implications. Do you honestly think a multimillion dollar show fronted by a record label would chance a performance on a rando from the audience? If the kid couldn’t play, it would look like they were making fun of them and could potentially damage the FF brand. The money handlers would never go for it unless the person chosen was planned for at that particular show. Most likely someone the band knows personally or a mutual friend.
Basic risk analysis plays heavy into pulling stunts like this. I would even hazard there was a contract involved to protect parties from potential litigation.
It’s not conspiracy, it’s salesmanship.
That's the difference between a musician and just an instrumentalist. Richard is a musician and it's obvious that he knows the song and each of the band members' parts. He knows when to be simple and when to go all out. Mad respect.
He was showing off a little in the beginning, and then he sensed that Dave was ready to move on with the song and he brought it down to a simple beat so that Dave could speak. Dave immediately points at him and laughs like "Oh shit he actually knows what he's doing!" It wasn't his technical drumming, it was his ability to read the lead singer and anticipate that a change was coming.
@@Phyrre56 Dave's psychic like that. He knows this kids address and the colour of his grandmothers eyes. 😒
I hope he gets picked up by some great band, hes got game, thats fo sho!
@@CRAIG5835 he could fill Taylor’s slot pretty easily based off this. He’s probably a better drummer.
@@MasterChief37 Cheers.
The smile of approval from Taylor @8:15 is honestly the best part of this entire video. The guy i'm guessing truly idolizes Taylor and to nail a performance like that with him right behind you is the chef's kiss. Major kudos!
I loved that they showed him in that moment. People working the cameras knew this was a special moment and they nailed it
RIP Taylor Hawkins. Such a cool and humble dude.
my girl just broke up with me
and you tell me that one of my favourite drummers died yesterday
wtf is this day it started so good
@@GamePlay-zv9ns Sorry man.... Keep your head up.
@@GamePlay-zv9ns such a sad thing dude, but yes, we are all together for now 😔
@@GamePlay-zv9ns Sorry for that man, We are with you!
@@GamePlay-zv9ns *ahem*
Here's a little song i wrote
i hope you sing it note for note
Don't worry
be happy
when we are in Dark times, we shall never forget that there will be light!
Dave Grohl, possibly one of the best drummers in rock history saying "your pretty fucking good" must feel amazing.
Soo true
Fckin best kudos you could possibly have as a drummer.
yeah and Taylor goes ok too.
He’s far from the best drummer and the fact that you think that proves you don’t play drums lol. Dave himself cringes when morons like you say that. I can name 50 drummers that smokes his boots.
@@FlyingBJJSHlT good thing to know you know literally nothing
This has got to be the highlight of this guys whole entire life
I doubt it he's probably in a small band that plays in front of a couple hundred every weekend
That just proves Michael’s point
@@Sam-2468 and why would his band not be more satisfying than simply proving he can play
@@kentjones4883 it’s not about proving he can play, it’s about getting to jam with foo fighters on a huge stage. As a musician who’s played in several bands, I would give anything to get up on stage with a band like Foo Fighters and get to rock out with them, or to even to just get to play with them as musicians since they are all so incredibly talented. The audience part is a nice bonus, but it’s not about the people you get to play with vs those watching.
You don't get to play with the Foo Fighters every weekend
By far, this falls into my top 5 all time goes to videos I consistently re-watch . I come back to this video at least once a month. Camera Man Killed It Here........ 10/5 stars.... Taylor, You are so missed. Rest In Peace Taylor.
Sameeee
It's just joy and you can feel it. I've probably watched it 50 times over the years.
Band manager - “Do you have experience”
Richard drummer -“well, here is the link”!
Yeah not a bad CV
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Most people go to a concert and grab a shirt ? Not Richard 🤘🏻 he straight fills in with the band . What an epic moment
"My qualifications are Dave Grohl said, and I quote, 'this motherfucker can play the drums.'"
"Video has been terminated" lol!
The moment that he played quietly when Dave spoke, he knew he was not your average drummer. It's something only a guy who knows what he is doing would do. Hence his reaction.
1,000%. Dave was like..."It's your time, dude. Up the tempo if you want to." And Richard, as an apparently VERY knowledgeable drummer, politely said through his drumming "Thanks mate, but no. I'm going to bring it down first." Dave's reaction, as you said, was genuine 🙂
I thought I was the only one who noticed that.
@Doug Whelan yup, noticed that as well, dave knew straight away he can play and knows the song. Was counting while sitting down. He also looks and listens for queues, he pauses sometimes on the crash and is hesitant sometimes, not from lack of skill, but because a good drummer blends in, they dont overpower. He nailed this
It's called dynamics.
@Doug Whelan yea i heard that and was like damn this guy really knows how to drum.
I remember during an interview, Dave said that one of his dreams back in the day was getting picked in the audience to play drums for a very famous band cause their drummer got injured. It just amazing how that dream made a full cycle like a wheel.
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As a terrible drummer I have the same dream.
Manifestation
Like that movie "rockstar"
That's all of us drummer's dream. True story.
5:26 the laugh of joy from David Grohl after that nasty little fill shows how much he’s actually listening to the drummer and impressing him
I read yesterday that, as a result of being invited to play with the Foo Fighters, Richard was inspired to start his own band, who are now gigging and recording. I wish him nothing but good luck!
What’s the band called?
@@bando3582 The band are called "Dead Air"
@@andyriley1090 @Bando ruclips.net/video/bJ-gvhYt674/видео.html this is one of their songs. You can see him clearly in the video at one point!
@@ilusao1111 holy fn sh*t. They are actually good. Dead Air.
Shepherd's Chapel Network !!!!!!! Pastor Murray is an Anointed Servant of GOD who teaches the Word of GOD with Authority!!!!!!!
He did more than just play. He read and gave cues perfectly and didn't do too much. That was just awesome for a crowd pull.
He's definitely in his own band and they probably do a cover of this song but even still he is very good even for an experienced musician.
Agreed. Dude is a Good disciplined drummer and didn’t oversell it or one up the band.
Dynamics were on point.
Dave is an example of a superstar who never forgot their roots. He's never forgotten what it feels like to be that kid in the audience.
Well said
That´s why on a festival I saw them they just said "We are the last act anyway and we made plenty of songs over the years so we are just gonna play until they kick us out" Show took over 3 hours
Dave is probably one of the coolest people in music. Period.
There is a great video of Dave stopping a concert to lecture some asshole who was starting a fight.
@@electricpaisy6045 , i watched them play on an open stadium under a thunderstorm, a stagelight fell while they were playing, lights went out for a good minute... guys didnt stop nor called it off, played straight for 2 hours. Rip Taylor Hawkins, thanks for keeping the jam going even without power.
Richard killed this. I started a whole new Foo Fighters phase just because of this video and I'm so glad I got to experience this vicariously through the camera person. Thanks for the great angle!
WHOA 2Sharp! What's up dude love your videos. Keep it up
omg 2sharp
Same
being called "pretty fuckin' good" by DAVE FUCKING GROHL is the greatest honor ever
ok
@@jamisonandrewmanhorvaththe1124 Jealousy?
@@solitudeineminor4574 ?
Is Dave not the coolest rock star of all time? LOL
@@christopherreily1895 after brian may
How the fuck does Richard go back to his regular life after this night… holy shit! Good on him!
I wouldn’t be able to sleep again!
ha ha ha !
I'llplay that video over and over
@@GALAXYGURUSA same here, i have watched it 4 times since yesterday morning lol.
He doesnt go back... he can write his own story from this point forward. when you can drum for dave grohl at his concert and be complimented...you've made it.
This is so cool. you can see and feel the moment the rest of the band let’s loose and starts to trust that he’s gonna hold it down. absolutely awesome
Lead singer was a drummer, current drummer bowed out just for this, and this random dude from the crowd Nailed it like a Roman legionairre in front of a huge crowd. Thats massively impressive.
That happened a few times. The Who and I beleive the Kinks drummer would pass out from too much rock n roll. And they would ask if any one knew how to play. And someone would come out of the crowd and nail it!
I was entertained.
He is no fckn random dude. The band already knows about him and he knows about it. You can't just fckn pick someone and play specially on drums. Not impressive at all, it is called role playing u know.
@@booo8503 Yeah nothing ever happens man you're right. Your life must be fucking boring
@@kkonabill95 He's actually right this, this is actually staged lol.
This is how you do it. He never tried or even appeared like he was attempting to upstage Dave or the rest of the band. And he didn't overdo it. He made Dave comfortable with it first and then Dave had to force the solo out of him. This was great all around
WOW
"Dave: I hope he knows how to play the drums."
Famous last words.
For once this shit finally worked out.
Oh shit too late the friggin guy is already up there banging the shit outta Hawkins kit.. Lol Now that would suck trying to get some bone head off the stage if he couldnt play for shit
im the 1k like... "Is we" like we say in brazil, bro
Richard is prob watching this now thinking what an honour this was.... Richard you did Taylor proud 👏 🥲
It shows that there's many talented people in the world but only few have a chance to get big...
this is hard facts
This guy is a solid drummer but don't confuse it with creativity and originality where talent really lies. There is tons of musicians technicaly as good as this guy. This is called dedication, talent is another thing !
Isn’t that the truth!👍
It shows also that not everybody's dream is to become "big" and not everybody's dream is to make a RUclips channel.
That is so very true, I wrote lyrics for a band years ago, the guitarist was insane, just genius, I said to him how the hell are you not famous, he said, loads of people can play like me, just as you said, a very lucky few make it
If the Foo Fighters decide to continue on, this guy should be given a opportunity to earn that drum chair.
Lol I thought of that when taylor passed too…
guarantee the drummer gave him a card..
yes yes yes, totally agree with you ther. This guy is a brilliant musician and more importantly he knows his place
Fair point, I agree.
Couldn’t agree more. Taylor would approve.
Dave always tells the story of how when he was a teenager, he always dreamed of the moment he would be in a concert and someone would come at the stage and say "Our drummer cannot play tonight, the show is canceled. Unless we have someone who knows all the songs" and then he would show up and save the day. The fact that after all these years, he creates this magical moment for his fans over and over just shows the amazing down to earth man he is. This video made my day! Already my favorite, along with Kiss Guy.
The funny thing is that Dave’s dream did come true. He was the unknown drummer of Scream with a scheduled concert in Toronto. When they were setting up the equipment, they found out that Iggy Pop would play there in a private event before their gig. But the production didn’t let them participate, so they went back to their Van to wait until the hour of their concert, really sad that they couldn’t see Iggy. After a while, someone knocked in the window and asked if the drummer was interested to play with Iggy Pop! And the rest is history. Dave tells these stories in his book, the Storyteller.
That was a fantastic book. I wasn't a Dave Grohl fan or a Foo Fighters fan before I read the book (still not a Nirvana fan) but it really got me into exploring his/their music. Dave's story is stunning!
Wait … that’s the back story to this? Dave created we need the drummer moment? WTF really????? Would love some insight to this!
@@melekhmarid2455 The Foo Fighters' drummer, Taylor Hawkins, was there, he was just sitting that song out - He's on the big screen at 8:15 reacting to Richard's finale. Taylor tragically passed away earlier this year, but it was common for Dave and Taylor to pull a fan out of the crowd and get them up on-stage to play with them for a song or two, just as a way of connecting with their fans. It was great.
After Taylor died, his son Shane played a rendition of the Foo Fighters' song My Hero with Dave on tour: ruclips.net/video/P2KnD7sfpoA/видео.html
Wow didn’t know that ❤🇦🇺
You can see in his eyes how much this moment meant to him, what feeling that must be. Once in a life time. Well done
Being called a very good drummer by Dave Grohl is one hell of a compliment. Has to be the coolest moment of this kids life, and you can see how much Dave is loving it too!
*motherfucking good drummer
I’ve played guitar for 20 years and have dreamed of moments like this since I was a kid. The other thing you could is that Taylor was loving it too. The face he was making at the end on that big screen shot was great. Probably makes it even more special now to this guy. Fucking awesome.
Excuse my language but I believe Dave said a good fukn drummer!! What a memory a story to tell and proof that you tore some shit up with the foo fighters!!
that and the fact this guy found it worth while to memorize, who knows how many, of Daves songs. The compliment goes both ways.
Dave is the best
Moments like these are so fucking wholesome, giving a random person the opportunity to have a moment they'll remember for the rest of their life..... and the guy absolutely nailed it!
A random person? You can't be that naive
@@dancarpentieri7762 am I supposed to know who that is? 🤔 not sure what you're getting at here.
@@Enz3d no. Nobody knows who it is. But do you really think they just picked a random person from a crowd of 70,000? They pre-select the person before the show- sometimes even days in advance, and then give them a mini tryout.
@@dancarpentieri7762 You are 100% correct. Nothing random about this. Every show you will ever see where a random person gets a chance to shine on stage, they are pre-selected.
@@Espo702 Hahaha, both you guys are wrong. This is my old housemate who went on holiday with friends and made a sign - definitely not 'pre-selected' lmao
For those 10 mins that guy was at a highest moment of happiness. Nothing to worry about. No problems. Nothing. Just enjoyment.
For sure. The entire rest of the world faded away into nothing. Only thing left was the here and now of that amazing moment.
That is the beauty of music.
I have a grin plastered on my face everytime i come back to this video. What an amazing experience for everyone there - the drummer, the band, the audience..
I've played for years and that was a performance under pressure, but as soon as he sat down it was just fun. Bravo my friend Bravo
At home I know a lot of us could throw down what he did, but put yourself suddenly up on stage in that moment, I personally would fall apart. Amazing composure
edit: I watched to the end I can't even throw down the shit he did in the way that he did it while im tucked safely away in my basement lol
Love your performance 👌
8:19 he even lost a stick and managed to close without losing a beat while smiling to Dave. Damn legend.
Ain’t even noticed that haha! Just wooped out of his hand but homeboy finished through
That's fucking crazy
he would've kept going had he not lost his stick, had to end the solo. Great coordination by everyone involved to recognize that, what a killer memory for the dude
He also swapped the stick into his other hand after! Crazy.
Yes, you're right! He lost a stick. I played drum for a few years and heard something was a little bit weird but couldn't find it. I had a minimum of 10 pairs on my drum set in case I lose a stick. 6 Pairs hanging on the right and 4 on the left. Damn it, I miss playing drums
We all gotta agree that Taylor’s kit sounds fucking awesome.
Yeah I wouldn’t make it sound good though 😂 I wish I could
The trick is downtuning the toms to the point they sound weird until they get mic'd. That snare is *chefs kiss* though.
Word
Whenever i feel sad and alone, this is my go to video, and it always make me smile 😊
Me too.
RIP Taylor Hawkins, thanks for giving fans the spotlight here
It had slipped my mind until he said "Where you at Taylor?". Rest in peace.
Junkie
@@eikeksimimea1071 I don’t know the man but respect him. junkie or not from what I can tell he was a gifted soul meant for greatness on thus cursed world... Rest In Peace
@@eikeksimimea1071 what difference does it make man, they are humans first.
@@eikeksimimea1071 You'd probably be too if you were a famous musician. Hell, probably if you were merely a musician. Musicians work their asses off and aren't really counted as essential to any culture and to top it off, if they manage to get famous, they also lose pretty much all of their privacy. So they essentially trade away everything they love, just to give people a great time. It's not uncommon for musicians to spend 60-80 hours a week on their music, whether it being producing a new song or album, preparing for touring or getting ready for a play somewhere. On top of all that time spent on music, they also have to spend time on meetings with their managers and record labels, as well as studios and meeting with fans. Vacation is a utopian dream for anyone who lives off of their music
That guy will remember this moment as a supreme high for the rest of his life... bravo, dude!
Love Dave's laugh at 0:56 when the guy drops the beat so that Dave can talk and he realises the guy really can play.
That's epic, thanks for pointing that out
Yes! LOL
I noticed this! You just know from that he knows how to actually play.
I literally turned to my wife and was like "ha... he laughed because he was so good, he knew when not to play. Only experienced people know this..." She didn't believe me and then I came across your comment and here I am looking like a genius. Thanks guy
@@pabl048 Haha. Give her an "I told you so!" from me.
i've probably watched this at least 100 times and it makes me smile and my heart smile EVERY.TIME.
let's go ahead and up this to 200
I've seen this a couple of times and what I find interesting:
1) The keyboardist really gets tickled at certain points watching the drummer.
2) We can see Dave on the big screen say something like "you are really good" - if you can read lips.
3) He does lose the beat there once in the song which Dave catches, but drummer gets back on time.
4) Drummer loses his stick at very, very end of solo.
It's hitting the cowbell that makes me think oh, crap he's got this.
Now I have to watch the video again!🤔😂
Top comment, please ppl like it
@@lucasgermano9322 Fr tho, after a hundred rewatches these are the top things I noticed. Sick drummer
5) After 4); Changes hands with the one remaining stick he has and still manages to get the Crash at the end.
In the first verse when he hits the cowbell, Dave points him out and realizes he knows the song very well :D
What most impressive thing is, he knows how to fill with the audience. What a talent...
fill with the audience?
@@jamisonandrewmanhorvaththe1124 Perform decent drum fills in front of thousands of people
@@dylangilman better way of putting it, thank you.
@@jamisonandrewmanhorvaththe1124
a live performance and when the band stops and lets the audience sing
then only one instrument accompanies the audience and gives rhythm
in this case you see how he slowed down and silenced the drums and retreated into the “shadow” and the audience was given space to sing
0:40 - Dave gave him a quick test-drive by pushing up the tempo, then slowing it again, drummer toed in like it was nothing. That dude is a _good_ drummer.
@@robbennett332 Before that, Dave did a fairly quick shift in tempo. Watch again and you'll pick it up.
And i thought that was my heart beat raising
@@erickquezada2642 I mean, let's be honest, that happens anytime someone listens to Foo Fighters 🤘
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Huh this doesnt actually happen
At 4:44 you can see on the screen behind the band Taylor sitting down and watching Richard. Such an awesome, pure moment. I'm so glad they were able to capture that.
8:15
The best part is Dave genuinely enjoys interactions like this.
He fell off the stage in Sweden and broke his leg. A doctor in the audience fixated his leg, and kept it still sitting next to him on stage while Grohl finished the show.
My friends who have met him say he is genuinely a really good guy. Not full of himself or anything.
I'm not a Foo Fighters fan, I don't know any of their music, but this almost made me cry. Absolutely beautiful and the trust and respect shown to this guy was great. Hope he had an awesome time with them after the show, because he totally deserved to.
Same. Never cared for their music, but this brought a few tears to my eyes.
Same her! Feel it so much 💁🏼♂️
It is amazing how much energy Richard infused into this song. When you listen to the 'regular' versions and even how they played it the day before, this is almost an entirely different song. Richard took over and pumped his energy into the entire band and they all went along. Great song
I think a great crowd pull gets the band excited. They’re all smiling ear to ear. Makes the song new again.
The algorithm brought me here ~ I'm not even a regular Foo Fighters fan yet now I have tears of joy welling in my eyes for this fantastic drummer, Richard, living his dream on stage with his heroes. On several occasions you can see how much this moment and the love from the band means to him. And holy shi* what a crescendo! What a joy to watch and a story he'll have for the rest of his life!
I come here every now and then when I am having a really bad day. At the end of that day I put my headphones on and play this one video. The amount of warmth and purity this has is unbelievable. The way it all just flows. He goes on stage. Starta playing. Wins all hearts. And at the end he walks away with a memory that will live long after his life. To live with this is to live with peace!
I do the same. 100% true
Peace is on offer by the creator of our universe; Jesus Christ. Peace come from the One who is the Prince of Peace. For without God we would have nothing; including memories.
@@musketmerve1436 Whats Jesus Buisness right here?!
@@jannickliche7080 Everything is Jesus’s business… No?
Agreed this is one of my favorite mop songs. Always gets me over what ever it is.
this whole video is incredible, but my favorite part was the drum fill right around 3:27 where the keyboard player (to the left) looks over and you can see him think "holy shit, this dude can fucking play"
@Jack Sheridan thanks for pointing that out; that was awesome to see.
I just noticed, so cool
I think he's making eye contact with the bass player, and they both share that "Oh shit" moment
Nice observation!
@Jack Sheridan look what happens at 5:13 they are loving him play
And at 7:52 he just stops playing and stands there in awe.
Hope they took his Phone number, that Guy deserves a chance ! To just 'Rock up,put up and Play on' at that level must take talent and nerve !
Bloody impressive Mate !
Yes hopefully Dave can put the word out for that drummer he just killed it
@@edwardwaldron7813 He most certainly will. I'm sure he already has gotten his name passed aroumd. Plus, there's THIS RUclips video, of course. The guy will be in a good band by the end of the weekend if he wants... If not already. Hey, he just might have been in a successful local band or something already before he went to this F.F. concert.
@@m.c.ruckus2032 at the concert said he knows all FF's songs. Maybe he plays in a tribute band
@@m.c.ruckus2032 yeah he was definitely blowing my mind with his playing very talented drummer indeed I wish him best of luck
THIS KID KILLED IT! What a performance! For the people who have negative comments.. 1. The kid gets yanked onstage for a MOMENT IN LIFE, he had NO EARPIECE, NO REHEARSAL AND DIDNT KNOW WHAT SONG THEY WERE GONNA PLAY. That being said I think he CRUSHED IT! My favorite (7:05)part is when the crowd is singing the chorus and Dave says : “Oh READY, HERE IT COMES”. BRAVO RICHARD! I NEVER heard that song til I came across this video, and like ALOT OF YOU I CANNOT GET ENOUGH( and had the song looping for a few days)
I would have cried and immediatly forgot my 6 years of drum playing if Dave pulled me on stage lol
Shit, I WAS crying...
And I'm a 60 year old grown ass man!
I think you would remember your training so you didn't let the FF guys down.
Grohl is just so awesome to allow that experience so freely and to be so genuine.
This has to be the best onstage fan interaction in rock history. Absolutely legendary.
@Gourmet Race link? (couldn’t find it)
I love Dave mouthing, "That's good!" at 5:54. He's such a genuine guy and I can't imagine how hard he is taking the loss of his friend, Taylor.
I watch this every time it comes across my screen. What a feel good moment. Captured perfectly. Well done to Richard and the poster of the video 🙌🏻🤘🏻
Its cool being able to witness the greatest moment of someone's life.
When the drummer of Nirvana says you're a pretty darn good drummer, you know you've made it.
wow the drummer of nirvana said that about this guy?
was dave grohl there to witness that? I hear they look pretty similar
@@reddillon8425 Maybe it's because Dave Grohl started the band Foo Fighters after his time with Nirvana?! Regards
This is why Taylor was one of the most awesome drummers in all of history. He has done this a few times. As a mediocre drummer since I was ten, do you know how many drummers out there have literally DREAMED of this happening. And Taylor Hawkins made that dream a reality for many drummers. Thank you 🙏
It feels like every couple years (must’ve been other videos) this pops in my feed and I watch it. Always such a great vibe and feel-good moment.
True
RIP Taylor H. Insane graciousness to share the stage. Richard from Manchester, I hope you get the call. ✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻
Was thinking and feeling the same. This was a great audition w/o knowing. He blended perfectly. Respectfully, he's a natural fit
Indeed.. Richard would be great !
Same exact thought. 🙌
rip Taylor, we so ❤️ and miss you, it’s unimaginable that he’s not here
Holy shit didn’t know he’s passed away, RIP legendd
He’s playing for two of the best drummers of all time effortlessly
woah slow down there lol
@@benupton98 HAHAH slow down cowboy
"all time" is a big statement, bro. Like, chill for a second.
@@TheDarkivist For Rock music? Yes Dave Grohl was an amazing Drummer. Taylor Hawkins has definitely been given his respect as the Foo Fighters drummer too.
John Bonham has entered the chat.....
I can't imagine how that boy must feel right now, after Taylor's death, he must keep those drumsticks as his greatest treasure. RIP a legend
probably the same way he felt when he pre arranged this little performance with the band, hell the way they hugged I can only surmise they had spent some real time together and knew how he could play, but hey I guess a sucker is born every day
@@wgsmit02 you must be fun at parties. You don't have to slap everyone Will Smith
Must be hard to know you Definitely have peaked :D
@@wgsmit02 Ummmmmmmm... jealous much?! 🤔 So sorry you're a member of the, "small d*ck, big envy", club. 😔
@@bier.5749 Man, if that was my peak I would be ok with it.
i cannot imagine how amazing it would feel to be on stage, with your favourite band, playing, while the lead singer tells you how great of a job you're doing. bro literally won life
this is so fucking cool to see. He is just himself in that moment. Music is a million different languages and everyone on the stage is fluent in rock. The way the bring it down and crank it up, the audience taking over the chorus, what an experience. Richard put on a masterclass here. It is one thing to have the technique to play this and confidence to sit down behind that kit, but also having the right nature to express himself, go with the flow and play around with the other musicians is absolutely legendary.
I come back to this video so often, because it makes me feel like we are all going to be ok. Despite all the shit that is going on.
Well said... I've watched this countless times and feel the same way! Hope you are doing well!!
what a beautiful comment. i completely agree
let's do a campaign, richard for foo fighters drummer.
I'm serious, this guy rocks and this is the best version of wheels I've ever heard.
beautifully said
Well said! Did you ever see the college kid who had the balls to play piano with Billy Joel? Billy was at Vanderbilt University in the US, performing a little and was in a Question and Answer phase of the night. People in the audience asked him questions. Well, this one dude stands up, gets handed the mic in the audience for questions, and he goes "Umm, my favorite song of yours is New York State of Mind, umm..I've been very fortunate to play in New York city, and I was wondering if I can play it with you?"
Audience gasps a little bit. On stage, Billy fiddles with something in his hand, not answering, and he looks at the kid. The kid says "I would accompany you, that is". Billy goes ".....ok", and accepts. The kid walks up, crowd is lit-up! As he gets on stage Billy is asking him what key he plays it in, kid goes "any key you want it in" :)
It's pretty magical. On youtube search for "Billy Joel - Q&A Can I play on New York State of Mind" Enjoy :) (not providing link as some video delete comments with links)
8:16 - Taylor's reaction on the screen is priceless. Couldn't believe what he was witnessing. RIP.
Seeing Taylor sitting there with that smile on his face is priceless... A real rock star.
Fly high T. !
Every time I'm going through a really tough spot, yt always seems to recommend this to me again and it always helps be feel better knowing there's some really good people in the world
I can’t imagine how crazy that must’ve felt. Dave Grohl, a drummer himself telling you how good you are at the drums
This is why the Foo's are the greatest band in the world.... They are all about the music and not their egos.
I think you mean The Fighters if you're trying to abbreviate.
Calling them the Foos is an insult seeing as that's what they happen to be battling.
@@rivermcratt3683 Lmao.... I hope you are joking.
Dave is the most down to earth guy to ever be in a rock band. He gets his audience and sells it perfectly. That's why Foo Fighters are still one of if not the best rock band to ever exist.
@@user-tt3xu2hf5b Umphrey's McGee is the best rock band to ever exist but the Foo Fighters certainly are up there
Lol I’d rather listen to egotistical pricks if it meant their music is better than foo fighters
He was waiting for this moment his whole life. And when the time came, he smashed it!
I thought I had commented on this. Lol
3:38 I fucking love how they all gather around the set to watch him NAIL IT and how happy they all are when he does so.