Todd Sucherman Throwback Thursday From the MI Vault 

Holy fuck. Every time I listen to this guy, I feel like I've just found my new favorite drummer. Every. Single. Time.

How in the heck can anyone give this a thumbs down? They can’t possibly be drummers. Fabulous ❤️

I can watch this man playing the drums all day!!

Todd has the most amazing vocabulary and a supreme skill, set, truly a master in his profession. this is an amazing solo!

Steve gadd and Todd Sugarman are my two most favorite drummers to watch. I love both of their styles they're both insane! and fun! to watch I try to rip them off as much as I can!.. LOL incredible!!

Todd is THE man....love this drummer

You had the legit badasses, like Gadd, Weckl, and Colaiuta. Then the supercomputer drummers like Donati, Lang and such (which are awesome in their own right). There was a void of new musical super drummers in the tradition of musicality over chops, and here we have Todd to carry the tradition on.

Todd is an amazing drummer and person! Can't wait to see him again!

Incredible...recording yourself is mandatory!

I never musician like this ever ! Wow ! I'm stunt ! I got goose bumps

Todd you are seriously one of the top drummers today. A master!

I’m laughing and shaking my head in disbelief as Todd is kicking major ass right there.

Absolutely amazing drummer!

Just got my first pair of Todd's sticks in the mail about a half hour ago and already love them. Now I am enjoying watching him play.

Todd is so underrated!! He is easily in the top ten best drummers ever. You need to buy his DVD or see him playing outside of Styx to rly see it. He can do it all amazingly. From jazz, Latin to metal. I never seen anyone polished in all genres the way he is. Wish I could afford his beautiful signature snare to add to my collection but at the price tag it won't happen.

He is super amazing! I don't care who's faster or technically more competent (and at this level what does it matter?) because everything he plays is so musical and interesting. He's had a major influence over my playing, still trying to emulate that effortless yet powerful style of playing. Really, he just keeps things fresh.

Just discovered Todd Sucherman, great drummer, some very interesting stuff !!!

Such a talent Todd is!

Of the hundreds of drum solos ive listened to, I think I just witnessed the best of all I’ve ever seen or heard...and the man gets a clap clap clap...I’m in utter shock. Todd is the very best bar none!

Although I am WAY LATE to the party, Todd embodies everything that I admire and aspire to be as a drummer....He is an incredible ensemble player (I saw him play in Jan. 2020 with Styx in LA, right before the NAMM show), but his SOLOING is beautiful....he actually solos compositionally, not technically, although his off-the-charts technique and ability is obvious... I got to hang with him for a few minutes after the Styx show and he was a fun, down-to-earth, FUNNY hang...his video outtakes are a testament to that...What a phenomenal musician, all-around...also, check out his SOLO CD, "Last Flight Home"....fantastic.

Man that groove around 21:00 is mesmerizing

I've seen and heard A LOT of drum solos but that one was...EMOTIONAL!!!

So refreshing to hear something other than a straight 4/4 common time piece. Just last night I was working on an odd time piece. I had a total blast, and was my first time.

This video was just added to my RU-vid suggestions. Todd Sucherman is such a tasteful musician. Of course, he has amazing technique and chops, but he will always use them for the sake of the arrangement. A special moment for me was to hear him play Jerry Goodman's Tears of Joy, starting at 2:17. It's kind of a hidden musical gem :). Anyway, fantastic video!

Fantastic musician...easily one of the most musical and dynamic drummers I know of...I'm envious :)

Legend 😍

STUNNING!!!! Todd is such a down to earth cat & yes, I'm going to say it. TODD SUCHERMAN IS A MASTER DRUMMER! PERIOD! You can really hear the Steve Smith influence in his overall makeup as a player. It must be said, that Steve Smith is really THE modern day Master Drummer. BUT, here's the difference between Smith & Sucherman. Smith has lost his 'Rock Chops.' This is no slight or a jab at Steve Smith at all. Steve's primary focus over the past 15 plus years has been Jazz / Fusion. Smith is not the rock drummer he was during his Journey days. In fact, Smith has grown into a Monster master of all chops. Todd, has continued to become a 'Cameleon.' Name the feel or groove.........Todd Sucherman has it all in his musical drummers toolbox. Todd can musically morph into any genre of music / drumming. He does so organically. Todd displays a musical vocabulary that is right up there with all the big names associated with world class drummers. Ya want a little Buddy Rich? Todd pulls it off. Want some Bonzo. Todd executes it to the "Tee". Want some vintage or modern Steve Smith? Yup! Todd serves it up for all to devour. R&B, Rock, Hard Rock, Prog, Classic Rock, Funk, Blues, Jazz, Fusion, Latin, and on and on. Todd Sucherman has it all. Thanks Todd Sucherman!!!! You are so well appreciated!

Oh Lord Todd is incredible!!!!

Thanks for sharing this, I really aprecistte it!

Awesome musician!

Really Amazing Todd !! and reallyThanks to the MI for publish this awesome clinics !!!!

Фантастика!

So great to have one of the great sharing his skill and knowledge! I wish the rest of the band would do the same!

He tap dancing on the drums!!

Todd Sucherman is amazing!!! My favorite part: 45:30

It's mandatory to love Todd ❤️

You Are Amazing

MAGISTRAL!

A brain surgeon behind the drums. Amazing.

Masterrrrr 🥁🔥🙏🏼🙌🏼

Total beast!

The best

I just don't get why this guy doesn't get the respect he deserves. Also, of all the people who use the traditional grip, I think he has one of the most balanced forms of sitting on his throne (well, Donati and Weckl too, especially in Weckl's latter years).

Just a master!!!

I guess i've got one more Hero 😎😃

I will never get my hihats leveled so perfectly parallel, damn! 47:55

Saw him when he played on Styx tour. He was fantastic.

Uffs Excelente

Super

Incredible!! what time signature is that?? I'm trying to count that out wow! that's incredible! Could be 6/4?..6/8?.. I'm trying to figure it out.. whatever it's in..it's excellent!!

Todd, You never cease to amaze me. Why do you hold your left hand grip, towards the end of the stick, instead of the balance of the stick. Hope to hear back, and you sound great with chops galore!! God bless, Danny

@MusiciansInstitute can u please post the Eric Moore DrumClinic up here on RU-vid.... Please and thanks

Wow, only one comment?! I have Todd's first instructional video and it is a JOY to watch and listen to let alone learn from...He's such a musical drummer! Thanks Todd for giving back!:) Continued success on stage and off!:)

Good raw model for all Americans !

@7:40 He's human!

Is the first song in 7/8 or 13/16? I can't tell

Does anybody know what is the name of the song starting at 2:30?

Yeah...thats drumming.

this guy is making $$$h!!!t up as he goes along, give hom another beer

I think a cool fact is he raised his China so he could see his to be wife on stage when they performed together. Its now lower and less "80's" rock height. Even one cymbal has a story.

1st tune sounds like a Shadowfax tune...refreshing song over the typical musical complex wankering at a music school...that snare sound killer...dry cut POP...Todd has lost a few sticks on these clinics and bounces right back...guess what, you're gonna lose a stick, deal with it! who cares! love his attitude...OH...he has got A LOT better since this gig!

[4/4 6/8 ]First song

I never see

He talks and kinda looks like and totally reminds me of Charlie day. Lol

90% of what drummers do in these clinics are never used in bands...or on records...so the question is do you need to practice complex in order to play solid time and groove? how many prog rock bands make a living with their own music? for every RUSH there are 20k drummers playing in their basement...even more! Todd got the Styx gig and it pays the bills...truth is if an MI grad got a cruise ship gig he would be fortunate! now if you still wont sleep at night until you play music...enroll at MI or someplace else!

Amazing musician, terrible sounding crashes.