He is amazing. I’ve seen him live three times. I was also fortunate enough to meet him and ask some questions at a symposium he did. A very gracious soul!
Hi Billy, I've had the pleasure of touring Germany, Austria and Switzerland a few times. But that was with a quasi "disco-psycho-polka" band and was actually honored at HOF (the "Nashville" of Germany) INCREDIBLE PEOPLE everywhere we went. They were shocked that we played "their" music in true spirit. The high point always was bringing tears to the eyes of little old ladies. They would often say, "We haven't heard this music since we were little girls". Very touching!! Isn't being a musician just the best job in the world? ( John Bowen's drummer from back-in-the-day.) Be well, Billy!! Wash and Pray!! Salzburger Echo was my "Bavarian" band. Also enjoyed much exposure, and featured at 2002 Winter Olympics Salt Lake City, UT.
Bill was using electronics back in the 70’s; one of the most innovative drummers of all time! And his songwriting skills are mistakenly underrated too. Study his history; watch & learn why this man is a drumming legend. Saw him recently in Pittsburgh......still amazing @ 75 !!
"No, no, it wasn't the Troubadour we would have blown the roof off." What a statement!!!! Sheeeeeesh!!! And the funny thing is Mahavishnu would have COMPLETELY blown the roof off of the Troubadour.
How does anyone not like Billy Cobham ?? 🤷♂️ Some people just have their heads up their ass !! It's ridiculous. Besides he's a really nice guy to boot.
"We got 50 pounds weight on that thing". Yeh, that the same old problem. The bass drum keeps walking away from you, no matter how many spikes you have. Should just bolt them down.
He is amazing. I’ve seen him live three times. I was also fortunate enough to meet him and ask some questions at a symposium he did. A very gracious soul!
Such a genuine, nice person, great teacher, incredible drum legend. Fortunate to watch him up close.
We Cobham’s tend to be the best at anything we do. POINT BLANK PERIOD.
I love Billy's drum sound . He's truly a Great Legendary player
I love Billy's playing! His talent and skill are just off the scale. Just another level.
another planet...
The man is just brilliant. His playing and technique are smooth. I'd love to meet and talk with him, dude is a legend.
Such a legend! I had a record of Billy Cobham before I even had any of Buddy’s albums. Such a great drummer and man. 🥁🥁🥁
Tuning his own drums.....NICE !🥁
8:09 on the Video, I think he meant the "RAINBOW"
Nightclub that was next door to the "ROXY" Nightclub on the same side of the street
No existe en el mundo un baterista con tal independencia que asombra hasta los marcianos, no es de este mundo Cobham!
♠️COBHAM♠️
Absolutely amazing
Thanks for this an amazing interview! 👍🏻
Earl Bennett - earldrum Dig!
This man is wholly inspirational.
This is GOLD... thanx !
Hi Billy, I've had the pleasure of touring Germany, Austria and Switzerland a few times. But that was with a quasi "disco-psycho-polka" band and was actually
honored at HOF (the "Nashville" of Germany) INCREDIBLE PEOPLE everywhere we went. They were shocked that we played "their" music in true spirit.
The high point always was bringing tears to the eyes of little old ladies. They would often say, "We haven't heard this music since we were little girls".
Very touching!! Isn't being a musician just the best job in the world? ( John Bowen's drummer from back-in-the-day.) Be well, Billy!! Wash and Pray!!
Salzburger Echo was my "Bavarian" band. Also enjoyed much exposure, and featured at 2002 Winter Olympics Salt Lake City, UT.
He was born to do what he do
Bill was using electronics back in the 70’s; one of the most innovative drummers of all time! And his songwriting skills are mistakenly underrated too. Study his history; watch & learn why this man is a drumming legend. Saw him recently in Pittsburgh......still amazing @ 75 !!
Cool hang 😎 cheers
Billy you and your band played at the blue onion in norman oklahoma in 78
"No, no, it wasn't the Troubadour we would have blown the roof off." What a statement!!!! Sheeeeeesh!!! And the funny thing is Mahavishnu would have COMPLETELY blown the roof off of the Troubadour.
Very few good open players such as BC 🥁🥁🎶🎶😎😎👍👍
Billy is such a cool cat! Gotta love 'em.
That was really enjoyable
It is so funny how musicians jump around so much when they talk.
The whiskey maestro cobham !!! Come and get y'all s love peace...ralo
Just hanging out with Billy C.
Club in Hollywood has talking about is probably The Whiskey.
By far, the fastest drummer ever.
'' IN THE EARLY MAHAVISHNU DAZE '' BEFORE EACH CONCERT .....'' 250 to 300 '' SIT - UPS ..... AS A WARM UP !! ''
Red bone drummer Artie Perez ? He lived a block away from my house back then.70’s my brother’s knew him
Great sounding drum kit. sounds like old school parade. In a good way 👍🥁
thanks this is great just a cool rap session...shooting the shit...really cool thanks...
How does anyone not like Billy Cobham ?? 🤷♂️ Some people just have their heads up their ass !! It's ridiculous. Besides he's a really nice guy to boot.
We tend to be.
Whiskey A Go Go.
Those two Dreams albums were great.
Why is the “interviewer” so hyper?
Don’t interrupt!
Always loved Billy, awesome awesome player ... but maybe the 4 sticks thing has had it's day??!
at the end of sunset was Gazzarris
patrick jaroch Dig!
What is happening!
The Whisky
He smacks the drums in the middle and tunes each individual lug because he can *hear* it? Kewl.
"We got 50 pounds weight on that thing". Yeh, that the same old problem. The bass drum keeps walking away from you, no matter how many spikes you have. Should just bolt them down.
What about using a rope linking the pedal with the closest leg of your throne? I do that. End of the problem.
Billy uses triggers?
For world music sounds only i think .
I saw a video of that of him
Good to see a drummer tune his own kit, but too bad he sucks at it 🥸
Those look like triggers...
Tunes drum but uses trigger ?
Only for certain things with tabla sounds and stuff i saw a video of him doing that
@@Nissardpertugiu oh okay gotcha
I don't like the sound of his open tinny sounding Tom Tom's.
That is due to the open sound. People are not used to it. Simon Phillips tunes similar. Ringy toms