The Sound of The Smashing Pumpkins | Jimmy Chamberlin & Yamaha Drums 

Jimmy chamberlain is a “musicians drummer”. A true professional glad to see him healthy and playing better than ever 👍

This is one of the best drummers alive at this moment. I should point out, he has been this good for 20 plus years. All skills, no hype.

His drums at the end of Everlasting Gaze are just absolutely mental.

Probably the best drummer I've ever heard. So he's not a poser and makes it look effortless, you tend to underestimate just how good he is. He doesn't play crap he's there to compliment the music not overpower it, it's a gift. Grateful he's back. Big fan of the Pumpkins and Jimmy.

My favorite drummer. I love the way he injects jazz elements into big rock rythms. His drum sound is also amazing

Bravo, he was able to speak his mind for 6:44 minutes without being interrupted by Billy.

Jimmy is looking/sounding real good; and what a good speaker ! Liked how much he articulated about the sound, and broke that down. So glad he is still happy rocking it ! !

A true original, and he sounds even better now than ever, and ALWAYS with his own sound. Jimmy’s an artist

Hi saw the smashing pumpkins last night in Indianapolis do a 3 1/2 hour set. Jimmy was so precise and so technical and so dynamic that it blew my mind. I’ve been playing drums for 30 years and I haven’t seen that much perfection before. There’s always little things that I catch a concert where the drummer screws up or miss is a cue or something like that but Jimmy was on top of it the entire 3 1/2 hours set. He did three solos last night. Small mid song solos and they were mesmerizing! Their stage show was amazing as well. Those drums and cymbals sounded amazing!

He's the most underrated drummer of the 90's and can play ANYTHING!!! His hands are insane.

No disrespect to Dave Grohl, I love his force. But I'll take Jimmy Chamberlin all day every day.

It was fucking crazy seeing him live a few days ago. He laid down some of the cleanest chops I've ever heard with barely any effort.

Jimmy is such a boss at drumming. I could watch him just jam out for hours.

One of the main reasons I fell in love with the pumpkins was Jimmy's drumming.

For me, Jimmy has the most satisfying drum sound ever. Speaks Rock with a Jazz alphabet. Power and subtle grace. JC ⚡️🤘

That snare sounds incredible!

My favorite drummer. Few drummers are a significant part of a band’s sound, and he is one.

One of my favorites. He’s a beast. A legend. Doesn’t get mentioned enough in the “greats” conversation

Jimmy Chamberlin and Danny Carey for the WIN!!!

His passion is evident in not only his incredible playing ability but how well he can articulate what he has to say about it. Great video.

Legit talent . One of the greatest living drummers... the pumpkins obviously weren't the same band without him... Bravo Jimmy C. 👏👏

Jimmy is one of the best. Saw them on opening night of their tour and those drums were a force.

The greatest drummer ever, in my opinion. I saw him do a clinic about thirteen years ago, and was lucky enough to meet him. Really nice guy.

Wasn’t aware how great this guy is.

One of my all time favourtie drummers. Not only is he a stellar drummer, but he is a fantastic musician who serves the song while still adding flavour and dynamics from behind the kit.

The ending of Hummer has some fantastic fills. I'm not a drummer but I think Jimmy's unique among rock drummers, probably because he plays more like a jazz drummer.

😲 Wow! So great to see Jimmy play! His drums were the soundtrack of my teenage years!

Dude... from a lifelong drummer... you have been a major influence. Your snare licks using the rim... in rock? One of the best ever!

probably one of the only drummers that when you hear him play you take yourself back to life you were living in the 90s

Sadly underrated drummer!! His sound and style is undeniable ... effortless!!! Always loved JC!!!

A true legendary stand out drummer !!

One word: Underrated

My dad was just showing me a guitar center magazine and i seen him and his kit. Kit looks amazing. Yamaha is what i use! Drums sound great!

Wow. Brilliant player I have never heard of before. He says during the interview he doesn’t want to blow chops all over the material and that’s evident in his playing here; tasty and impeccable and effortless not showing off. Brilliant.

Best alt rock drummer of all time... PERIOD!

I like his serious facial expression whenever he's playing an example, like "Got it?! THIS is how it's supposed to sound,right!"

Best snare sound from the 90?! Great drumming with the feeling.

Ah jc he’s just so knowledgeable about his craft glad he’s still with the band!

He is so fluid - but also manages to grove at the same time. Plus he really controls the dynamics of all the drums and cymbals so that they breathe and work together beautifully. Nice player!

One of the Greatest Rock Drummers ever.....its just that simple and true.

Casually plays a few notes of "Stand Inside Your Love" and you can hear the whole freaking song in your head. That is magic, sir.

He's looking so healthy. Love this man. Pumpkins are my favourite artists of all time. Changed my life.

Jimmy is a true master of his craft, you can tell just listening to him talk about it. Truly articulate, understands what a drummer should do and knows how to elevate what could be a mundane song, into a complete masterpiece.

Jimmy is a true hero and inspiration. Thankful he’s willing to share his talent with us.

Jimmy is one of the greatest drummers in the entire world, such a unique sound he has.

Love the interview! Very intellectual dude!

Jimmy...you are exceptional. Very dynamic...glad you are back with the Pumpkins..i saw the band in Nashville a few weeks ago and it was freekin awsome!!

Jimmy is the best! The Smashing Pumpkins got me through high-school. Saw them live on their melancholy and the infinite sadness tour. One of the best shows and nights of my life!

Jimmy needs to make a drum instruction DVD. His mind is brilliant.

Go Jimmy! ❤️🤘

So glad you're still with us Jimmy!!! One of my all-time favs and one of modern rock's best ever! would love to hear some live Pumpkin's recordings with the dark cymbals.

I love this guy and The Pumpkins. What an a amazing drummer! I enjoyed listening not only to his playing in this video, but to his words too.

absolutely makes the Pumpkins for me....couldn't really get behind the albums without him....what a backbone to have in a band!! I could listen to Jimmy Chamberlain and Danny Carey all day everyday

Jimmy Chamberlin IS a great drummer. Nice control. He knows his chops. Bravo!

I’m in my 50’s and been drumming since I was 11. There have been countless drummers over the years who have made a difference in my playing and Jimmy has remained my goto for inspiration for style and complexity. Jimmy you are amazing. Thank you for your time, talent and willingness to never give up!!

We love you Jimmy never ever stop performing, and thank you for the wonderful inspiration that you give to us aspiring drummers, via your skilled drumming techniques.

Beautiful kit! Jimmy is a goddamn beast!

I love playing the Everlasting Gaze, it's such a fun song to play

I love how he approaches music and the drums role in presenting the songs too the audience.

could listen to it all day. have been listening since 92. truly a one of a kind

Oh wow that snare sound is so Jimmy Chamberlin's sound. Im amazed

Being an SP fan from the get-go and a JC fanboy, I always thought he never got the props he deserved from Drum World on through to the high-end reviewers. His sound and groove is as integral to SP as Grohl's was to Nirvana and Watt's is to the Stones, to name just two. Every time Chamberlin returns to SP its like, okay, teacher's back in class.....now shit's about to get REAL

My favorite drummer and my bias aside. I truly believe he is one of the worlds most important drummers. What he says here is so key for up and coming guys. We are lucky to still have him around. I saw this recent tour and it was incredible.

one of the best, so nice to hear him speak about " being in the moment".. really cool.

I love this guy’s drumming feel

That finish looks crazy cool

That kit is amazing. Glad Jimmy is doing well and rocking still. I saw Pumpkins in late 90s. Great show. I gotta see them again.

I love this guy. His jazzy, lighter-touch style is excellent; it's a style I've ran with all my life too, and it works so well with the Pumpkins. Also, an awesome choice of drums, drum sizes, and cymbals. So glad to see you're still kickin' ass Jimmy! 👍

Just saw him in Sacramento. 3+ hours straight.. Excellent performance by the whole group.

Most underrated and legendary drummer of our time

Brilliant mind and drumming talent. I was lucky enough to see them back in the day. Simply amazing.

Jimmy, thank you for continuing to live with us. You are important to us.

Pretty cool, thanks for sharing brother!

P.S. his flams are untouchable! And sound even faster now. If that's possible. Gish "IAmOne" 4Ever🎃!

Started drumming at age 12, Bonham was my idol in the early years but once I heard and studied and played along to Jimmy, I realized he was the drummer I wanted to emulate most. His chops are incredible, he has power, strength, but mixes in delicate jazzy licks, it's just the perfect style to me. I can't even pull off some of his fills 100% of the time, truly admire his talent.

One of my all time favorites. You rock Jimmy! Definitely one of my major influences. Keep it up brother!

Killer flams. Tasty!

One of the best drummers of all time

His intro to I Am One still blows me away 30+ years later. Incredible drummer.👍👍

I allways perceived the drums as one of the best parts in the pumpkins music and now I understand. I love jazz. Good to have you Jimmy Chamberlain.

Yes jimmy Chamberlain and danny carey are my 2 favourite drummers and neil peart is in the mix to.......

I heard Jimmy playing before I heard Billy playing... in Cherub Rock. In that time, nobody would start a rock song like that.

Just a real force of nature. Even though I'm just a fan of the Pumpkins and a guitarist by interest.....I could listen to Jimmy talk drums all day. I love people who unburdened by talent, regardless of the pursuit. They make the complex seem simple and the unconsidered, real. Hope he never stops. One of the true greats.

Absolute legend. I don't think I've ever heard him talk before. He's incredibly articulate.

Very cool. Thank you.

You know Jimmy is the best when not one person has mentioned Neil in the comments.

Saw them live this summer, came away with an even bigger respect for Jimmy. He has a way of making the drums stand out so beautifully even with the heavier guitar moments.

Such a great drummer, fascinating to listen to him discuss his craft.

His playing is good, no doubts, the snare also. But those hats give me life man

Saw the Pumpkins headline an early Lollapalooza back in the 90's with the original line-up supporting Siamese Dream. I was completely blown away. They were simply flawless in every facet and they were LOUD! Goodness... Where'd the time go?.?...😐

God damn it he’s so good. Loved watching and listening to this. Great insight and tips.

Jimmy C is a living legend...he was an influence on me when I got my first drum kit at age 13, and 23 years later he's an even bigger influence and inspiration on my drumming. Not to mention we have other things in common too. I am still on cloud 9 after seeing him and SP live on the Shiny and oh so bright tour in '18.

Carey and Chamberlain are the two best in my opinion. I would love to hear which one can pull off the others catalog better; this is the only way to truly tell which is better in my opinion...in a technical sense anyway. I think jimmy would have a slight edge but again thats just me.

I would put jimmy against any rock drummer alive today, he would smoke them all!

my god this kit sounds fantastic. His chops are better than ever. Plays beautifully.

Always loved the Pumpkins and Jimmy is my absolute favorite drummer; definitely a master of his craft.

Jimmy is a beast!

Jimmy Chamberlain is the reason I started playing drums. Also I'd be curious to know what Grohl would have to say about Jimmy's drumming. I feel like a lot of the great 90s bands know he is probably the best drummer of their era but don't admit to it for whatever reason

I know this comment is late. But this was the best thing I’ve seen in a long while.

Heck of a great guy...his style is so distinct, there's no mistakeing it. Love his snare too, you'd never think he had it muffled here.