Why Tool's Danny Carey Is Your Drummer's Favorite Drummer 

Years ago on Tools undertow tour I had the pleasure of meeting Danny. I was sitting on the steps of Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Ks waiting for my friend to arrive when an older couple sat next to me. They started making small talk and told me they were there to see their son who was playing in one of the bands that night. We talked for about 10 minutes before I realized their son was Danny Carey, when he came down the steps they introduced me as their new friend. Danny and I shook hands and he thanked me for hanging with his parents and was able to get me upgraded seating. One of the coolest experiences of my young life.

its blows my mind that Danny is 62 years old! A Titan of drumming. Now we need Adam Jones and Justin Chancellor😍

You can’t find anything to dislike about this guy. Total class act.

This guy is so mentally healthy and decent considering being a rockstar. He’s such a genuinely nice guy

I think I can speak for every TOOl fan when I say, this is by far the best Danny Carey interview I've seen. THANK YOU MR. RICK!

The only thing wrong with this interview is that it is only an hour long. I could listen to Rick and Danny talk for a long time.

How can somebody that good be so humble?

Danny is the absolute best. We have a common friend, and i was able to sit in their studio for practice one day. It was an unreal experience. I couldn't believe i was sitting next to Danny, Adam and Justin talking about off road vehicles and music. Danny and i were just sitting on a couch just showing each other pictures of cars on our phones like we had been friends forever. I can't say enough how great of a person he is.

Hearing him compliment Maynard like that and him saying the hairs on his arms were standing was an awesome thing to hear.

Danny Carey almost seems like the perfect interview guest. He answers the questions with detail, but is not long winded. He has zero ego present, he shows appreciation for others. His stories are relevant to the topics at hand. His passion comes through in his speaking. Just flat out great, especially if you were looking for some insight and knowledge. Great interview

I'm 30 and have been a fan of Tool for half of my life. I'm seeing them for the first time on June 8th. This is gonna be epic.

Why is it that every interview Rick does with an artist I admire is the best interview with said artist that I've ever seen? He seems to have a strong rapport with everyone and asks the best questions. I'd say he needs to get his own TV show, but TV is so 20th century, isn't it?

Imagine you are starting a band and you move in next to this drumming genius and he ends up your drummer by default.

This is the single video I’ve been waiting for since RU-vid started.

the way Danny talks about Maynard just shows how much he loves and respects him

RELEASE THE BUCKLEY TAPES DANNY! Lol but seriously man, the world needs to hear these.

15 minutes into this interview and it seems like Danny’s attitude is still that he is auditioning to be a drummer. He is so humble and appreciative of his insane ability. The guy is just genuine and talented beyond belief.

i met Danny backstage in Athens, Greece in 2006. had some beers in the hotel lobby afterwards and he even gave me a Paiste hoodie. he is really down to earth and a very cool guy.

Danny Carey genuinely sounds like one of the nicest human beings on earth. What a talent and what an incredible bond his bandmates in Tool have. He has every right to be proud of what they do. Great band. One of the greatest all-time of any genre.

I went to Tool’s Detroit music clinic on May 16, 2019. Tickets were $500 but it cost me about $3k to get to it. Had the pleasure of meeting and speaking with Adam, Danny and Justin and it’s an experience I’ll Carey with me my whole life. Danny is something of a shaman. He’s a magical creature. I feel like I weirded Adam out a bit because I asked him if he knew in 1992 that he would be the gen X Led Zeppelin and I think he got a little offended. He kinda stumbled and fumbled for an answer for me and then Danny kinda picked it up for him and said “We didn’t set out to be our generations anything. We just liked playing together and I think that’s probably true for led zeppelin as well. Our audience determines if we’re iconic or successful and you guys showed up for us.” Legends. These guys are indescribable in their humility and just their passion and love for the music they make. Beato has that same passion and love for music. I can’t express how much I appreciate this conversation. Goosh!!!!

Danny has picked up the torch laid down by Neil Peart as the Drummer's Drummer and the current GOAT. His Pneuma video blew everyone away.

“Stuff that breathes.” That’s the best description of “real” music I’ve ever heard.

I'm 45 and played since I was 12, and Danny has forgotten more about drums than I'll ever know. This dude is incredible.

I went to see TOOL on Thursday and Danny’s performance blew me away. Incredible to watch live.

My 14 year old plays drums and takes lessons. He can cover some new pop/ rock songs pretty well and he has great timing. The other day "Eulogy" came on Sirius radio. He had never heard TOOL and his first response is "this is such a strange song" and "how long is this song Dad?".... Welcome to prog rock and TOOL son!

Can we all agree on this guy being like the nicest and most humble genius ever?

I am not an mucsician. I am a listerner. I am old. Been listening since -71. First time I heard Tool........My brain got hot, I really had to expand like in school when it was difficult. I was over 40. Now I have passed 60. Always waiting for the next album. Big hug to Rick. Love you Danny, I will never get dement by lazyness:). Love from Sweden.

I have a Danny Carey story... Tool is a little hardcore from what I normally listen to, but I recognize pure talent when I hear it. The whole band is talented and I'm mostly a keyboard guy but after I bought a couple of CD's and was listening closely, I said to myself, "this has to be one of the greatest drummers in history" and decided to take a look on the early interwebs. Consistently Danny ranked at the top of any list I could find and still does today. Like I said, I'm mostly a synth guy, and Tool is some of the "hardest" music I ever listen to, but freakin Danny rocks HARD. Absolutely an amazing drummer.

This is one of the most anticipated interviews I’ve seen on this channel. Such an amazingly talented and humble human being!

Danny C: "NEVER TRACKED A TOOL SONG TO A CLICK... " I'm floored, what a groove machine Danny is. I expected the band to play to a click track through and through. Great job as always Rick, you are the best musician interviewer of these times.

I love listening to masters talk about their craft.

Beato is absolutely the best interviewer in the game right now. Awesome seeing someone who genuinely loves the music asking questions. Hoping and praying for Jones and Chancellor interviews in the future!

His studio should be a historic museum some day. Tool Land.

No one approached drum composition like this guy. It’s not just how absolutely talented he is at PLAYING but his parts are always insane.

"Physical Graffiti" being Danny Carey's favorite Led Zeppelin record warms my soul.

Now understand. The Danny's shirt was a clue about the project he's working currently. What a genius. Amazing interview.

Hearing Danny gush over Maynard's contributions is beautiful to see. He absolutely respects Maynard's artistry to highest degree and you can tell he just loves him as friend.

Rick, thank you. I never heard of Danny or Tool. Learning while listening, 69, and never too old to learn. Gerald.

This is the coolest interview I have ever seen. I heard Eulogy on the radio when I was about 7 years old and the rest is history. TOOL has changed my life in so many ways.

Literally the greatest drummer of all time and its not even close with what this man has done. Danny, if you want to play humble I get that bro, but you need to know that you're the actual singular best by a large margin. If I even get one more TOOL album in my lifetime I'll be infinitely grateful. The most recent album is "even better" like I thought with every other preceding album release. You're a step above man. You're in a different league. I do apologize for your position in existence insofar as not being able to fully appreciate the impact of the fully composed impact of your band. Like a man who crimps the in-between of a pencil stem and an eraser you may never be able to see the sharpened instrument in action. It's a kind of a tragedy of genius and dedication.

playing for a band making such complex, intense, mystical music for decades, and being an artist with such massive amounts of skill and focus, Danny is such a friendly, selfless, down-to-earth, chilled-out dude. it's awesome to see a career musician NOT get beaten down and wrung out by the 'man' or the business. legend.

Cat is wearing a King Crimson ‘Beat’ T-shirt - full points awarded

I love he is wearing a King Crimson Beat T-Shirt... I am surprised they didn't mention his upcoming tour with the 80's King Crimson tribute band (Adrian Belew, Tony Leven, along with Steve Vai, and Danny Carey) ... I haven't been so excited to see a concert in 30 or 40 years - since I saw the original band back in the 80's - about 12 times!!!... It is going to be unbelievable!!!

Danny almost seems nervous the whole time. What a guy!

Danny is so much more than “just a drummer.” One of the most humble and down to earth “stars” out there.

I love the technical conversations Rick has with these artists, as a seasoned multi-instrumentalist. Takes these interviews to the next level.

This was fantastic. It was cool to see Rick's interview with him for the King Crimson tribute tour, but this is what every Tool fan hopes for. Such a great guy to listen to. So humble about his amazing talent & an absolute Genius behind the kit. For me, Danny is the best drummer alive. Thx for this, Rick. You've checked off almost every box I could hope for with these 90's based, long-form interviews. Plz keep 'em coming. 🤘😎

Playing with Jeff Buckley and Carole King, owning Rick James's mixing console and playing for Tool. That in itself is a snapshot into the musical diversity that is Danny Carey. What a superb interview and window into this outstanding musician. As always Rick, you get the best from the best! I could have easily watched a few more hours of you talking to Danny. Thank you.

Danny is authentic. A Kansas boy through and through. I’m glad he is getting the recognition he rightly deserves as one of the GOATs.

Thank you for your amazing interviews Rick! These are worth gold.

Not only is he just the best drummer there is, but is he’s also a great and nice person. A guy you would drink a beer with in a bar.

I remember listening to Tool in the mid 90s and they were so mysterious. It was tough to even find a clear picture of them. Now they're out here doing interviews. Wild.

It´s amazing how this huge musician talks about Maynard with such respect. After all this time he respects his partners, being himself a titan.

Wonderful interview! Thank You!!!

That was a really great game to watch. Crazy close, great shots and rounds throughout. Thank you for posting these tourneys!

As a drummer; this is one of the greatest interviews I've ever watched. As a tool fan; this is one of the greatest interviews ive ever watched. As a 90s teen, as an alternative listener, as a music fan; this is one of the greatest interviews I've ever watched.

Rick Beato thank you so much for the unique exposure and access you bring to music. And thank you for the most interesting interview with my fave drummer of all time, Danny Carey. So good. Keep up the good work!

This was excellent. Rick, you're the right guy for these types of interviews. I love that every topic you touched on was relevant.

Dude is MASSIVE in a literal and metaphorical sense. He’s built like a tank. Makes sense why tools rhythm is so powerful.

The way he speaks about Maynard makes the hair on my arms standup. Love for your brother, nothing like it. The brilliance of these 4 guys has dominated my life since I was a kid. I’m as obsessed now as I was when I was 16.

What an amazingly humble and ultra talented man. I love how he respects and admires the other guys in the band too. That’s WHY they’re still together. Great interview, Rick 👍

Great interview - just fabulous all 'round. Thank you :)

The way Danny talks about MJK is so wholesome

I cant believe that not a single Tool song has every been recorded to a click. mind blown.. his timing and feel is so flawless

Thank you both so much for this!

Best Danny Carey interview I’ve ever watched. Thank you so much for this . Pure Class

It's incredible to me that Rick knows enough drums to talk tech to a drum guru but still give a decent interview that's not boring to us non-drummers

So glad Danny mentioned Genesis as an influence. Early 70s Genesis doesn’t get mentioned enough. Phil Collins stick work was impeccable in their proggy days. Tool is my favorite band. Danny Carey is my favorite drummer. Mad respect here.

Jesus Rick, You're on an absolute tear lately! Another amazing interview.You're setting the bar so high. Thank you sir!

This is just Amazing!!! Thank you for bringing THE LEGEND on your interview!!

as a 52yo drummer it makes my heart happy to hear him talk about click tracks, and music breathing...

This is not an "interview" It is two gentlemen having a very interesting and intelligent "conversation" Thank you for doing this!

Hands down hats off by far the greatest drummer interview I've ever seen huge thank you to Rick and Danny for being so down to earth and providing us with his beautiful insight

Great interview! Danny is the greatest and on top of that he's so humble and nice. WOW!

I am so glad Rick started this channel. God-tier interviewer with god-tier subjects. Perfect every time. I’m always amazed how effortlessly he figures out how each subject wants to be treated. Just perfect.

A true genius. If you haven’t seen the drum-cam of him playing Pneuma, go watch it! 🤯

I really enjoyed this interview. What a lovely soul. Grateful for his success and ability to share his talents with the rest of us. Just lovely!

What a great interview. As a Tool fan and a drummer myself, this really ticked a lot of boxes of what I wanted to hear Danny talk about. Influences and the drum shells and his rehearsal/writing space. Well done Rick!

As an aussie, hearing Danny mention The Divinyls was so awesome. Chrissy Amphlet was a goddess of aussie music, and completely underrated in the history of rock

It's so refreshing to watch an interview with a member of Tool and have them actually talk about... Tool!

Superb interview. Thank-you!

TOOL remains a pivotal band for me and my life .... Danny's interview with Rick becomes a lesson into understanding what a musician needs to be -- open to various music and then driven to master one's craft. I appreciate and I admire Danny the musician and Danny the individual. TOOL for me represents one the highest expression of what Music becomes when placed into the hands of great and dedicated Musicians. Thank you very much, Rick and thank you very much, Danny. 💥💥💥💫💫💫💫💫❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

Rick is the perfect person to interview these musicians. He's a top notch musician himself and has such a vast knowledge of music, instruments, studio recording and so much more. This was a incredible episode without a doubt.

A super group with Adrian Belew, Tony Levin, Danny Carey and Steve Vai will play King Crimson 80s material - hence Danny's t-shirt. Great interview!

What a wonderful interview. Thank you!

I’ve been watching your videos for a while as a classical pianist, myself, and TOOL is my favorite band! I was so thrilled to see part of Maynard’s interview in my feed this morning, and now Danny!!! Can’t thank you enough 🙏

Tool played a club I cooked at back in 1994. They stood 15 feet from me before hitting the stage... Maynard still had hair, and "FISH AND CHIPS" across his shoulder blades. I used to think it was a real tattoo until I saw pictures from later in the tour after he shaved his head, so I guess it was a temporary tattoo, or a black Jiffy marker. Paul D'Amour was still on bass, and Danny was tall af. He towered over everybody, even the bouncers. Unfortunately I got so slammed that I never got to see any of the set, but the stage was 30ft across from the kitchen doors, so it still sounded amazing. Best sounding set I ever heard while working there, including Soundgarden doing a mystery show for a Molson Breweries contest in 1996. The highlight for me was their version of No Quarter... a wave of energy flowed from my toes to the top of my head, and every hair on my body stood on end. It was freaking electric! We used to smoke with as many bands as we could, but I was so busy I never got the chance to even offer. A coworker and her husband got to see the show, then for whatever reason, got invited to the band room downstairs... I never asked her why, but I think it was because she was in the fan club since the beginning. So freaking jealous over that. 😋

Danny is my favorite drummer of all time, I don't even have to think about it - and he genuinely comes across as a really nice guy. What I love about Tool, apart from their amazing music of course, is that they've stuck to the Tool sound over the decades. They never went through a dramatic style change like so many bands do. Every new album was still new and amazing, but it was undoubtedly Tool. A lendendary band set apart from all the rest.

Wow - has to be one of my favorite interviews in recent memory. You vibe so well that it brings out so much in the conversation. Very cool - Learned a lot about one of my favorites. Going back to listen to those fills now. Danny always mind blowing 🫠

Such a great interview, thank you for getting this legend on here. Big fan of this channel and Beato!

I really enjoy hearing how normal danny seems, like not some crazy specific genius but just someone with a lot of passion for their craft.

T00L live= 4 Sorcerers conjuring actual magic. They're so locked in every night! I'm convinced DC & Justin have a telepathic connection. It's like a pair of ice skaters performing their routine on a tightrope 🔧🪖🤘

Great interview! Thank You Rick! It would be great to hear Justin next. Cheers!

Amazing interview as always, Rick. As a guitarist I felt I got a load out of it! What a legend Danny Carey is, and so humble despite all the success. Lovely to see

Always loved how normal and humble Danny is, seems like such a genuinely nice man which is made even better by how much of a worldclass virtuoso he is. He doesnt clutch at his pearls of skill like Ginger Baker and others do/did

Did anyone else hear this at 35:44: “We just got done re-mastering ÆNIMA.” That’s the single most important part of this interview. They’re going to reissue ÆNIMA on vinyl for the first time since its release in 1996. For the vinyl community, this is MASSIVE news.

Great interviewing by Rick, kept a good stream of questions going with lots of variety. Nice job!

Great interview. Danny came to my place of work for dinner here in Omaha NE in their current tour. He was an absolute jewel of a human being. Personable, kind and very generous. He also gave tickets on the first few rows to one of my co-workers for the next night show. Thank you, Danny for being such a good person!

So Danny is the "sound guy" of Tool. He's obsessed with getting it right and being the reference point for the product they put out. I knew he was into this stuff, but ATC's, bob ludwigs speakers? He takes it to another level.

Not only was this one of the best Danny Carey interviews. It was the best TOOL interview we have ever gotten information wise. Thank you 🙏