John Fred Young

stevo

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I know I've seen his name on here in the past. With a new album out, and he totally kicks it on their first... What do you all think of his style?
 
I'm a fan too. I really liked his over the top playing on their first c.d. and even though he is playing a little more reserved on Black Stone Cherry's 2nd release, his playing is still top notch, and I love the green luddy's. I wonder if the vintage snare in the cd pics came from Uncle Fred, Of the Kentucky Headhunters..lol.

But yes I really enjoy his playing and their music in general.
 
I like every song too, second album is quite diverse with the feel from song to song, "Soulcreek" and "Devil's Queen" I usually keep on repeat through at least 3 plays each..lol. "Lonley Train" and "Rain Wizard" from the first....or "When the weight comes down".......or about all the rest..LOL.

I had heard too from someone else that were very down to Earth guys.
 
I'm really surprised we are not hearing more from everyone about this guy.
 
Absolutely incredible player.

His groove is SO deep.

His playing on the first album is insane!

His triplet fill on Backwoods Gold is just amazing! Definitely grooves!

Does he play single bass or double?
 
He plays a Ludwig set up similar to Bonham, so yes, one bass drum.
 
hes a top notch player.meet him after a gig in dublin i hope they keep getting bigger and bigger.

sory to hi jack the thread but a drummer who reminds me of john is the drummer of The Answer james heatley

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aT6iuYaNtg

check him out

both these guys are clearly big fans of Bonham
 
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Great drummer! So much energy, great groove, some killer fills-love his playing on "Shapes of Things" from that album. Love that band, I'll have to dig that one out sometime soon!
 
I saw Black Stone Cherry open for Alter Bridge a few weeks ago. They stole the show, and a lot of that was because of John Fred's absolute monster playing. He has tremendous power and drive, and he's also a great showman (standing up while he plays, flipping sticks all over the place and so on). Definitely a guy to watch, and I recommend any hard rock fan go see Black Stone Cherry live if you get the chance. They put on a great rock & roll show.

Check out this solo (no points for identifying some of his biggest influences):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tcfacvnl5iQ

Drum cam:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20ZYhhAAu7E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFm20MnusV8
 
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