I was learning bass during their come up and learned all the basslines. Then I started playing drums but didn't even have to practice his easy beats. Easy but still sounds good
Something I've always noticed about Brad's drumming that I've tried to incorporate into my drumming is his dynamics on the hi-hat. On "Like a Stone" it sounds like he subtly changes between hitting the hat with the tip of the stick and the shaft. It propels what is otherwise a simple straightforward beat.
Vinnie?😂 I think it's more that he and Daryl grew up playing together. I javelin the same kind of style with my brother. I don't think Vinnie or myself necessarily use "simplicity ", so much as having a natural relationship in the music. I can be playing fairly complicated fills while my brother is riffing away.
Yes!! If more kids learnt to play along with the groove and feel of Brad in RATM instead of obsessing over speed and chops they’d benefit massively. The reason it sounds so simple is because it fits every song perfectly, but it’s actually incredibly well crafted and nuanced.
My favourite drummer. Finally getting some of that recognition he thoroughly deserves. They have to be one of the best rhythm and groove trios of all time.
@@sathira_anuk5179 No. You ever heard of Funk Jazz. Thousand times better groove and every musician is way more trained and technically proficient. I grew up on Rage and absolutely love them. I could play all their basslines and drum lines with ease as a teenager. Even tho I love them a lot, it's kind of immature music.
Dude, I had no idea he played with Sabbath on that record, that's so awesome. Of course, I can hear it now, but like others have said, I feel like Brad never gets a ton of love with how dynamic his style is; it's so unique. That first Audioslave album still slaps; what a debut record from what felt like an unlikely pairing.
I recently joined my first metal band, and i often worry that i don't sound like a metal drummer should, but Brad taught me that i have to play what the song needs. His simplistic and minimalistic approach has made him one of the badass drummers ever🤘🔥
I remember a review of a RATM show here in Minneapolis. The writer reported that the drummer has two two styles of playing “hard and harder.” 😂 He loved their show!
Brad Wilk, Josh Freese and Danny Carey for sure are the most important drummers in the 90s-2000s era. Creativity and an absolute exquisite taste for arrangements. Thanks for that
@@john-markwaddell2005 100 % Dave Grohl and Chad Smith, Mike Bordin, Lars Ulrich, Chad Channing, Dale Crover, Sean Kinney, Eric Kretz, Matt Cameron, Dave Abruzzese, John Stanier ….. the list goes on
Brad taught me how important a solid, funky, and appropriate groove for the song is. He brings such life into the music he's a part of. Those Rage albums had a profound affect on me. Really great video, btw! Thanks, Brandon and drumeo!
Seriously man. Same with with System. But I'd much prefer RATM, if I had to choose. Brad Wilk was never the most complex drummer ever, but I'll be damned if he isn't one of the funkiest and on time. He's like a human metronome
As a 46 year old Gen X'er, Rage FUCKED ME UP. They were instantly my favorite band and I immediately picked up my guitar and learned the intro to Bombtrack. Freedom is still one of my favorite songs to play on guitar. And I love blowing minds playing that song on guitar for other unsuspecting fellow Gen X'ers. Nothing pops heads like a Tom Morello trick on guitar.
I saw Brad twice back in the day with Audioslave. His drumming made a huge impact on my own drumming, especially the big open sound he had on their debut.
I will always want Bill Ward in Black Sabbath, but Brad Wilk was a great pick for that last album recording. They needed a heavy groove drummer who would serve the song, which is absolutely Brad's bread and butter.
Let's never forget how many bands and artists are influenced by Kiss. Especially bands in the late 80's and 90's era. This was an excellent insight into Brad's iconic drumming
That behind the beat style that´s mentioned, is one of the sounds that captivate me in every genre, is when you let the artist get in the driver seat and you trust him to lead you anywhere, and be at the edge of the seat enjoying the purity of that mind and that sound.
This tribute to Brad is incredibly well done. Great blend of edited footage with some useful tech knowledge. The dialogue throughout the doc is well composed and entertaining at the same time. You guys at Drumeo got your shit together! Well done!
Always loved how tight the rhythm section was in RATM. Even though I am a guitar player, I only air drum whenever I listen to RATM. Brad Wilk is the man! Thank you for this Drumeo!
4:03 - Brad's genius in this song would also help write and inspire the main riff to Stone Cold Steve Austin's iconic 'Glass Shatters' entrance theme, written by Jim Johnston. The 'Dum dum da da dum dum' rhythm is the alternate kick pattern he makes during the Intro/Outro riff to 'Bulls', and it's also the same rhythm to the riff in 'Glass Shatters'. Steve Austin told Jim he wanted an entrance theme inspired by 'Bulls On Parade' and the rest is history! I had to post this because it blew my mind being such a big wrestling and RATM fan.
Well done as always! As a drummer growing up in the 90’s it was impossible to NOT be attracted to Brad’s infectious, powerful yet simple drumming style. I agree 100% that being a great listener is the top most important skill a drummer should have
Already when I was like 12-13 I started appreciating how Brad could take a step back to let other shine when necessary and was able to leave his fingerprints all over songs with his style. He was a huge reason why I fell in love with RATM so early!
Thanks drummeo for giving spotlight to, surely an underrated drummer out there. His playing seems simple but so powerful and he plays what benefit the song but not whatever he want. A big influence in my drumming
The thing that really gets me with Brad is the hihat dynamics, open closed open closed, they're never static, always moving, it's crazy hard to keep track of.
Brad is truly one of the most versatile drummers in all of rock, funk, metal, and alt. I never really took the time to look at how many different styles and projects he dipped his toes in....everyone of them was successful. Lets not forget Bad Radio with Eddie Vedder.
RATM was a truly amazing group of musicians - truly unique blend of hardest riffs (Morello's genius), powerful and groovy rhythm section (Brad and Tim were the backbone), and hard-hitting hip-hop flow and knowledge heavy lyrics (Zack's engaging our brains - who else quotes Fanon in rock lyrics? lol). Brad was the perfect blend of punk, funk, and hard rock for this. Great pick for a video.
I love playing along with these "Genius of" videos! I'm self-taught...never paid for a lesson, though I've always wanted to take lessons because a critique from a good musician is invaluable. Before I ever held a pair of sticks the drumming was my favorite part of Rage.
I had the privilege to see and hear Brad with Audioslave in 2005 at the Montreux Jazz. Man, I got a brutal smash in the face when I heard how Brad and Tim were locked together and how they lay the very foundation of the band. The same happens with RATM. In my humble opinion, they are one of the best rythm section ever. Thanks for this very informational video and for all the others.
THANK YOU for giving Brad his piece! He's a MONSTER, and makes albums sound better than they should. He also played on the last Black Sabbath album. That's HEAVY!!
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻I don't understand why no one talks about this absolutely particular Drummer, Measured and attentive to Personal Details. And the STAIND Drummer _?_ "Modern" Clean, Precise.
Great video. Brad fits the groove so well that a lot of his work goes unnoticed. It's great to see this breakdown showing why he's so effective and how much is really going on to make it work so well!
Also one of my favourite drummers. Always loved his drumming especially vietnow. Stoked to hear him on playing for black sabbath at the time. Think he did an amazing job . Thanks for recognising his talent ❤️
He really did - you could hear him very much "what would Bill play?", but also having the feel that so many more technical drummers don't have. Bill swings hard, and like Rubin said, metal drummers can't do that. I wish he'd toured with them, I didn't like Clufetos so much.
My first live gig on drums was playing Rage Against the Machine covers and since then, Brad Wilk has been such an inspiration and an influential on my drum-style.
Great analysis/discussion. I'm a bass player and a fan of Rage and the various Rage related projects, but I honestly never gave Brad's playing much thought... He's so damn reliable, you don't necessarily realize how integral and influential his sound is at the same time.
