085 - Gregg Bissonette :: Playing with Your Heroes

Gregg Bissonette (born June 9, 1959) is a celebrated American drummer that plays in all styles. Gregg Bissonette—just a regular, down-to-earth guy who plays drums for the most celebrated musicians, directors, and producers of our time. ****Listen to this episode and subscribe! www.richredmond.com/listen The Rich Redmond Show is sponsored by Big Dot Lighting and Electrical: www.bigdotlighting.com   If you’ve ever wondered why people stand in long lines to meet Gregg, the answer is simple—it’s Gregg himself, and his love for and acceptance of everyone. His warm, easy-going manner is refreshing from a drummer that does the awesome gigs he does. More than that, it’s the way he teaches and the advice he gives. When he speaks, you can’t help but listen—it’s like he reads the questions on your mind and directs his answers right at you. You’ll always take away something that you hadn’t learned before—no matter how many other clinics by top names you’ve attended. Gregg Bissonette’s drumming expertise is legendary and he’s the professional that other professionals go to for advice. Gregg has never forgotten the journey to where he is and how he got there. It’s for this reason that he’ll spend hours answering questions from inquisitive drummers at a clinic or a NAMM show. His appreciation for their loyalty, encouragement, and support is apparent, and his camaraderie and warm sense of humor comes across clearly whether he’s hanging with you after a performance, or recording or teaching at a drum clinic. His down-to-earth balance between professionalism, strong work ethic, and congeniality make him a wonderful teacher, colleague, session artist, and a much-respected name in the music industry.   A few things that came up: -Gregg is one of the most recorded drummers on earth -Matt Bissonette, brother bass player -Parents encouraged something to fall back on... -Went to The University of North Texas -Never wanted to play xylophone, marimba, etc -The Buster Brown Band -Mullets are making a comeback -Private Lesson video -Playing for Bourne Supremacy -Playing the segues for “Friends” -The Winnie The Pooh Voice gig -Playing for Finding Nemo -Gregg Bissonette Drum School -Don Henley showing Gregg how to play a train beat, not knowing it was a train beat -Reflecting on Neil Peart -Getting the gig with David Lee Roth -Reactions from VH fans -Beatles songs are recognizable by drums only -Ringo used the same snare on every record and performance -How Greg stays healthy   Contact Gregg: [email protected] https://greggbissonette.com/ _____________________________ The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits! Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at: https://www.amazon.com/CRASH-Course-Success-Supercharge-Professional/dp/B07YTCG5DS/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=crash+redmond&qid=1576602865&sr=8-1 One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)! Buy Rich’s exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond Follow Rich: @richredmond www.richredmond.com Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur. Follow Jim: @jimmccarthy www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com