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I miss you my friend. I'll never forget the times we played on stage together. Magical times we had with Chieck Tidiane Seck. I'll keep the African music legacy going with my every breathe. One Love. Gregg Kofi Brown
When I first heard Afrobeat music, I didn't fully understand it, so I left it there, but the second time I listened to it it hit me in such a way that it was one of those things that changed my musical life forever, and also opened the door for me to new sounds from Africa, now the Afrobeat is with me until I die. The album was Fela's great Roforofo Fight and obviously with Tony on drums, Afrobeat's other father, if not the only one.
"I still want to play something impossible, something that I never played before. That's what I'm after' - Tony Allen. R.I.P. to the world's greatest drummer/percussionist. Oh btw - make no mistake this gentleman was of genius quality.
My favourite 3 drummers: Kenny Clarke, Clyde Stubblefield and Tony Allen. But the more I listen to Mr Allen, the more I realise he was and still is the greatest. Man, the almost matter of fact way he handles his gear and still sounding like 2 or more drummers at the same time. Chapeau, mon, may you rest in peace!
Amazing! I am a new drummer, and don’t know many drummers names. I just learned Tony’s name today, by looking for the drum credit for “Once Upon a Time” by the French band, AIR. The drums on that song have always been amazing to me, now I see why. I have also learned who one of my favorite drummers is. Thank you Tony Allen. Your playing inspires new drummers, at least this one.
@@mtnvalley9298 look for Pensavita. I hope you have 500 lying around for a 24 in Giant Beat. See if Vic's Drum Shop has one. He's using it as a crash there. I wouldn't ignore hand drummers or conga/timbale players, either. Look into drum lessons at city college. They're cheap. Just have to bug them to let you start on the music program in summer. Be a pain til they agree just to get you to go away. Make friends with your metronome. I like the one on the Roland V-drums, but any is better than none. They make a kit for all of 700 or 800 which is a great deal for anything Roland. I'd look at Costco and go back to Vic's drum shop dot com, see what they can do for you. They know drums. That's extremely valuable. Almost any drum kit will be handed to you with inadequate heads. Make them put on Remo Ambassadors and show you how to tune them. Don't let them crank the hell out of them. It chokes the snare. Vic's knows better. Guitar Center most definitely DOES NOT. Keep a drum key on your car key ring. You'll forever be looking for these. Look into Rush/Neil Peart. Journey/Steve Smith. Toto/Jeff Porcaro Drumline 1 and 2 Whiplash (no, you'll never bleed on your kit like this) The Gene Krupa Story (Sal Mineo is an excellent faker) Buddy Rich Soul on Top/James Brown (Louie Bellson on drums) And don't forget 18,000 simple four beats. This is extremely valuable an a LOT of guys can't do it well. Eye of the Tiger (minus the intro) The Gap Band Who Can it Be now? (I started on this song) Learn to listen REALLY hard. Never ignore the band, especially the bass player. Do what he does. Wherever he puts a note, you can, too. Make like you're following the singer. Latin music you have Sheila E, Santana for starters. Hand drums look into Layne Redmond.
My grandson put me onto this fella. I must have done something right, somewhere along the way. Now the man is gone. RiP. But my relationship with him is just beginning.
RIP Tony Allen. The greatest drummer to ever do it. Listening to a lot of the best work of Fela from the 70’s, learnt more about who was the backbone behind the wonderful sound of Afrobeats.
It's funny how more condolences are pouring from Abroad, little did our youngsters in the entertainment industry even know him I think T.Allen is irreplaceable in his field RIP Afro beat shadow King
Daaaaaaamn!!!! Sounds like Jazz but it isn't. It sounds repetitive buts its extremely far from monotonous and boring. Pure Gold that blows the mind. Rest in peace, Sir.
I had the opportunity to see one of his live here in Italy. He managed to make me dance for 2 entire hours. Music can make you feel alive, and he did with me.
Tony is playing the instrument of the Gods........... THE NGOMA OR THE BEAT , THE MIGHTY DRUM....... WHICH IS THE HEARTBEAT OR SOUL IN MUSIC............ THE BASE TO ALL RYTHM.........
Brother Tony. We will really miss you and all the people at the Kalakuta will definitely miss you. May you Soul Rest in Perfect Peace. The Greatest Drummer of all Time. Creator of Afro Beat.
Where does the idea of the jazz drums start? Tony seems to be the father of all drummers in history! Everything started from Africa, and Tony reminds us to it! THANKS TONY!
Wow! No comments at all!...this girl has more soul and range in her voice that puts most to shame on American idol and other shows like it! America needs to wake up to raw talent! Love you Maggie
What an incredible talent and a major influence. The drumming world lost a legend but his music lives on. Tony will have a great time playing gigs in eternity!
Came here from the Gorillaz. Tony Allen is a legend that I didn't have the opportunity to appreciate until after his departure. He deserved more publicity.
I got to know about Mr. Allen just yesterday. First time listening to one of his hits..."Wolf eats Wolf" and totally love it. I am hooked Truly a gift to afrobeat. RIP Tony Allen
I feel having played on boards , boxes single drums on the sides and rims with my rings that the niche missing in my beats were the beats and sounds of Tony . rest in peace my man. Thanks to a BBC program aired 5 7 20
I saw him on March 7th at the Luxembourg Philharmonie. Its was awesome. He was so laid back and there was such delicate attention to his drumming. So much detail in such delicate sounds.
