I loved Stan since about 1988 after I first bought drumsticks but I never saw him live or watched an interview until now! He is exactly the kind of guy that I hoped he would be. Fun, solid, groovy and rocking. Long live Stan Lynch. Lynch is a family name that originates in my area of Galway in Ireland btw if he traces his roots he will end up here I bet!
So great to hear from Stan the Man! One of my gigs covered 'Breakdown' and I thought you did a good job of letting us know how important the groove was to all the Tom Petty material. Took some time to get that song down right for me! Much respect.
Feel is everything to me when listening to a drummer. Stan had it and he was a vital part of Petty's sound. That original chemistry is hard to duplicate without the original drummer, especially one as musical as Stan.
When I started playing drums many many years ago . I'm thinking what a great drummer he is . I remember seeing the" woman in Love" video and I thought what incredible feel he had for the song as with all of his songs I did and does. Thank you Stan for being an inspiration for me
Such a creative drummer. His parts are so iconic and hooky. And his live energy with the band is unmatched. Ferrone is a monster but Stan really made them a great rock band.
I've always loved Stan's drumming but to hear him enthusiastically speak about lessons learned, through what to most of us would be soul crushing moments, shows how great a man he is. Thank you John for another great interview.
Finally an interview with Stan to hear what he sounds like. Saw the HBs several times locally in 78 and 79. Played the grooves off the first two albums. First date with wife was Jan 20 1980 and TP & the HB at the Forum; the next night they played the Whiskey and Tom was barely able to talk but the show went on. Loved Stan's energy on drums and backing vocals. Always wondered what kind of guy Stan is. This 90 minutes gave me a good idea he'd be fun to have a beer with. Looking forward to seeing him and Mike C next month at the Knobs show.
STAN.... REALLY?! Holy shit balls! I've been thinking about him the past few days. When he left the Heartbreakers they lost their swing & their HEART. Can't wait to watch this. Thanks!
Great interview! Stan Lynch is hands down one of the most influential drummers in my life. His swing and groove is so tasty, everything he played was genius in my mind, especially the notes he didn't play. The missing kick note on the up of 3 in American Girl makes the groove great in that tune. The laid back style he has was the Heartbreaker's signature sound, he seemed to stretch the count of 2 and 4 beyond their space without being off beat. Stan's groove is like a state of mind rather than a pattern, a mood instead of rudiments placed together. I wish we had of had Lynch on all of Petty's recordings, I'd love to hear his interpretation of what was recorded.
If Stan Lynch see this, i will just really thank him to make art when he playes drums in The Heartbreakers. I really want to thank you for the wonderful job on the first four albums. really like (a woman in love) you are a great inspiration to me. I am 18 years old and have been playing since I was 12. and really want to focus on music. Cornelius
Stan Lynch has always been my favorite Heartbreaker. One of my favorite things in music is the way Woman In Love starts of with the thunder of him hitting that tom drum, you know you're in for a groove.
Back in the 80’s during the U of F gator growl ,( their home coming game),Stan hung out at with a buddy of mime. we were honored to attend the growl that night with Stan. Just an awesome guy...
Stan Lynch! Oh! My! Gosh! If you only KNEW how head over heels I fell for you when "Stop Draggin My Heart Around" video came out!! I was like, "Yeah, that's a great song and Tom & Stevie are awesome, but that drummer!! I want to be his WIFE" LOL. I hope & pray you are healthy, wealthy & happy Stan Lynch! I never forgot your name! :)
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. Stan is truly one of my favorite humans and drummers. We're going to do a part 2 in the near future and check out this show from a few weeks ago, where Stan and other drumming greats paid tribute to Charlie Watts. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-iuZjccBeLzU.html
Those Petty albums up until the mid eighties sound so good with Stan driving the bus (Mary Jane as well). Just a live band with a great drummer cutting to two inch tape. There's no better way to do it. Great interview and I for one would watch a part 2 and 3!
@Luke Skyballer I hear you, it's just that Full Moon Fever just sounded like Jeff Lynne drums to me, interchangeable with the Wilburys, Cloud 9 and Roy Orbison's album from that time. You couldn't really tell it was Stan on the kit.
I've never played drums, but I enjoyed this video so much. I got to Gainesville in 1974 and still enjoy being here. Thanks to all the musicians from here.
Another wonderful one! Thank you! My friend Clive Bunker (the original drummer in Jethro Tull) actually turned me to Stan's brilliant playing many many years ago.
P.S. Such a great interview John. Especially loved Stan's comments in meeting Ringo Star! Had me laughing for quite a bit 😊❗ Greeting from very cold Denver Colorado -5 degrees
Holy cow this gold. I've always loved how Stan could take a basic beat and make it sound like a million dollars. This has to be the most in-depth interview he's ever given.
It was like everyone was going too fast and he was holding back for them to wait on his every beat. The replacement drummer was too into the groove and Stan was his own man.
Thanks for this mate. Was just listening to the album he did with his friend Dan Baird. The Chefs: Heated and treated. 11 instrumentals. A great album ,that almost no one knows about.
One of the things that made me a HUGE Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers fan was the sound and style of the drumming. The 1st time I saw them was at the Palladium in NYC (when it was a concert venue) right around the time of the No Nukes Tour. I sat 10th row and my eyes were fixed on Stan practically the whole time. His energy was nothing short of awesome! Saw them 6 more times after that up to the Long After Dark album. Still to this day I'm a huge fan. (Not to take anything away from Steve Ferrone)
All of my shows are available as podcasts, including this episode with Stan. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-from-my-drum-room-with-john-dechristopher/id1575100168?i=1000527748151
Saw him as a teenager Him and Benmont were going somewhere other than Whittier As he was best drummer who graced Petty's presence and made that band. The drummer is the band.
I'M SO GODDAM HAPPY THAT I FOUND THIS!!!! John, thanks for this gem. An interview with the depth of this one, with a drummer as unique as Stan, is rare and special. And the fact the he is willing to get into the musical weeds with you on sounds, production, parts, as well as "history"........dude. Subbed. I'm sitting here in my own drum room ( over here in Tokyo) smiling like hell, stopping the video everytime you and Stan talk about a specific song, listening, learning and sharpening my ears. PS I wrote this at about 52 minutes in, I just couldn't wait until the end to comment. I'll be sharing on my own FB page shortly :-)
Thanks for watching Bill and glad you enjoyed it! And thanks for sharing it! Stan is one of my favorite drummers and people. He's such an honest and humble guy. The hardest part of the whole thing was convincing him to do it. If you have time, check out my chat with Gary Mallaber from June. Stay safe.
Thanks for watching, and for all the positive comments! Stan is such a humble and honest guy. Here are the links to his current projects, we referenced in the interview. danbairdmusic.com thespeakerwars.com/ www.amazon.com/Jeff-Sims/dp/B0872RF15S
Great interview John! Thanks so much for sharing. The first album I ever bought with my very own paper route money was You're Gonna Get It in 1978. At that time I'd been drumming for 2 years and Stan hooked me! He was everything I aspired to be. A rock solid drummer who was the main background vocalist who looked cool as shit! That's what I wanted. Though I never achieved his level of success, all these years later I'm still a working drummer who sings harmonies. My cool looks are a ways behind me but........Thanks again!
I layed all the drum loops for that record..that Stan played to...my fav. Groove I layed was " I Need To Know " 16 bars .. transferred to the 2" machine and the band layed all the dubs after..including Stan, who had to play to it...it took awhile...had some fun hanging with Stan while we were Makin that record..
@@rosemarywaldron497 yea...very few people know of this ...and the method that was employed to get those grooves for most of those songs...I went on to join the Dwight Twilley Band and played Drums and bass on 'Twilley' Dwight's second record on Arista...and toured with Twilley for a couple years....
John this was just fantastic. Thanks to both of you for doing this for us! Such a free and relaxed conversation. I would have loved to also hear both playing your kits while talking about the parts. Maybe next time? Stay safe man!
I love this....have a think about having John Convertino. Unsung drummer with wicked chops! I wonder if that heft, not unlike John Bonham gives that “oomph” -those two drummer probably captured 90% of my music in the 70’s. There are reasons. Yeah....Mitch Mitchell. He ticked all the boxes. We love him as he loved the ones that came before. Oh’...Jim Keltner...Jeff Pocaro -what a driveway to to breakdown in front of.
Hey Stanley....I remember laying down drum loops for you to play to for the second Petty record... " I Need To Know " was my favorite what a great groove I layed on that one...what was your fav. on that record?
@@dat219 I layed all drum loops for most songs on second record, ( cut on 2 track then transferred to 2" tape ), then the band played to them and dubbed everything including drums..Stanley remembers that...
I have been a TP heartbreakers fan from the beginning and luv Stan lynch on the drums they were all friends from the start I guess they just started to drift apart after 20yrs it wasn’t just Stan who was getting disillusioned with it howey Epstein wasn’t getting along with the band either , wish they were all still around. Greatest rock and roll band ever
Such a great drummer. He got put through the mill by Jimmy Iovine unfairly when he produced Petty. For me the Heartbreakers were not the same after he left, not as good a band, it became way more a backup band after he left.
Even Steve Ferrone can't replace Stan...like Ginger Baker replacing Ringo...no chemistry and over qualified...Stan is like Levon Helm...played right notes
You remember the producers; Denny Cordell & Noah Shark wanted me to take the drum gig...I didn't want it...You got it..You were the right guy for that job for sure
Stan Lynch looks like Joey from Full House lol. I love Stan Lynch from Tom Petty and the Heartbrakers lol. Stan Lynch was the best Drummer in Tom"s band. When he left in 1994 Tom"s band wasn't the same anymore
Drums are a living thing, just like a guitar. Every guitar sounds a bit different under different fingers. Yeah....’Even the Losers’ ..great take and drum by the seat with meaning. It’s why I always loved Jimmy Page-he went for it. Rarely do I ever feel like I’m hearing an honest take anymore-all on the grid, overdubbed or ‘drag and drop’ construction...all on digital which can sound great, don’t get me wrong. I know, I know....I’m old but damn if tape doesn’t have a weight,, or a canvas for music to sit atop of.
The band may not have continued if Stan stayed... but they sure became a less interesting band after he left. Ferrone is terrific but self-proclaimed session guy. Stan's feel really made the songs better/livelier. Watch Pack up the Plantation and you can see all that he adds!
Stan and Tom didn't always get along that well. In the end Tom wanted a more versatile drummer, while Stan was more into playing true rock'roll. I must admit I prefer the records with Stan on drums.
I like discussion here very much. I agree that after Stan nothing was the same. Stan was true Hartbreaker. He had swing, Steve's sound is to heavy and deep for a band like Heartbreakers. I think that problem was at the other side. TP was the leader, and Stan had much more ambition. They were in constant conflict about that. Maybe I'm not right, but I see it like that.
