013 - Drummer Gregg Bissonette talks about playing with Ringo Starr, David Lee Roth and ELO! Plus the only drummer for Spinal Tap who is still alive; Skippy Skuffelton (Copy)

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This episode we are speaking with one of the most amazing drummers in the world. How amazing? Well, when Ringo Starr hires you to be the drummer for his All-Star Band, you must be good. Gregg “The Biss” Bissonette speaks with us about not only playing with Ringo, but for the many years and touring & drumming for the David Lee Roth Band.  He also played with ELO during the Zoom Tour in 2001. Gregg tells us the story how his dad took his entire family to see the Beatles in concert. Also Gregg’s alter ego, Skippy Skuffelton joining Spinal Tap.

SHOW NOTES:

Gregg’s website: http://greggbissonette.com/

Follow Greg on Instagram at Greggdrums, or on Facebook at Greggbissonette

Gregg talks about his very first concert at the age of 7, seeing the Beatles in Detroit. Check out this video from that show: https://www.beatlesbible.com/1964/09/06/live-olympia-stadium-detroit/

Gregg played with Ringo as part of Ringo and  the Roundheads. Take a look at the “With A Little Help From My Friends” video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iCYdMxhqTE

Gregg talks about liking to have “notes” on his drum kit during a show. Check out the Ringo Starr show with Edgar Winter, during the drum solo, you can see Gregg’s notes sitting on his drum set. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGWHFDkTwZo

Gregg and his brother were part of the Electric Light Orchestra “Zoom” tour. Check out the “do ya” video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5tOZytecrg

Skippy Skuffelton playing “Big Bottom” with Spinal Tap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QQzDx47L1I (notice Skippy’s “Notes” on the drum sets)

Gregg got to play with the Buddy Rich band. See one of the songs here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4mKnQ_wHl8

Gregg mentions that one of his favorite drummers is Vinnie Colaiuta: Here’s Vinnie’s website: https://www.vinniecolaiuta.com/

Wanna play like Gregg, here are lessons you can watch on the Drum Channel: https://drumchannel.com/course/gregg-bissonette-classic-drum-beats/

Check out a few David Lee Roth videos:

            Just Like Paradise: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4qh_9vH1Ww

            Goin’ Crazy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmCU_QtSzWI

Another Drummer Gregg is into is Bill Stewart. Read about Bill here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Stewart_(musician)

Another band Gregg has been following NG La Banda, Here is one of their videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpu7S8Yz0QQ

At the end of the interview, Gregg talks about the Ringo and his All Starr Band Tour – which has been postponed until 2021. He also talks about a few other projects that may have been delayed due to the Corona Virus outbreak. But keep an eye out here for Ringo tour updates: http://www.ringostarr.com/

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Gregg’s Bonus Round Prize - Unused David Lee Roth after show pass from the Eat ‘em & Smile Tour.

Gregg’s Bonus Round Prize - Unused David Lee Roth after show pass from the Eat ‘em & Smile Tour.