Steve Smith

My friend is SS's drum tech. He just posted this pic.

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My friend is SS's drum tech. He just posted this pic.

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SWEEEEEET!!!!! What is the snare drum looking thing on his bass drum? I can't make out the words on it to Google - That is a super cool picture man.
 
Here are some pictures from Steve Smith clinic in 03' in Chicago. He used two kits and also jammed with Fareed Haque (gtr) and Howard Levy (harmonic) among others.

Steve is such a great player and teacher. I just wanted to share the pictures and start a thread to hear what everyone thinks about his teaching and playing.

I think the toms on this green kit in the first two pics, are the ones for sale at Donn Bennett's in Washington, mated with 2 16x22" Bass drums. The kit "aquired" for the Trial by Fire tour, but then used as his East Coast(?) kit.
 
https://youtu.be/fTQmAAguiQk
DRUMTALKRussia Steve Smith (Journey, Steps Ahead, Vital Information) [episode7] 鼓谈 [第7集]

In Episode7:
Legendary Steve Smith with his new band (The Groove Blue Organ Trio) in Moscow International House Of Music. Steve is not only an outstanding drummer but an astonishing person.
Don't miss it!
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Terrific thanks for posting this!
A legend in our own time, he's an inspiration for me to see what a lifetime of learning and hard work can produce.
 
I was just thinking the other day I should look up this song again (it got played a lot during the 4th of July). I know the basics of the 1st three parts, but I tend to get lost in what makes up the 4th part.

It's nice to hear a detailed breakdown. When he did on the VHS video years ago, he seemed kind of annoyed to be talking about Journey. Now, with time, he just seems like a much happier guy.
 
Spotted that video yesterday too. Nothing beats like the man himself explaining it. And a 24" Ping Ride! Never knew such a monster existed haha. Very cool that he still has it and got it out for this session. Almost complete opposite of what he uses these days.
 
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