Journal
My favorite drumming performances tend to inspire me through a profound sense of appreciation for the talent required to compose, and the skill, effort and emotional control required to then perform under the pressure of recording, with the occasional instance of awe if it’s something outside of my own capability.The drumming performance by Vinnie Colaiuta … Continue reading Apotheosis
The story of one musicians effort to catch up to a dream, and a love too real to leave behind. Chapter 1 – The Seed In 1971, I was five years old, and lived with my family in a small wooden house set on piers in an area not far from the Morganza Spillway in … Continue reading Unfinished Business:
In my opinion, Michael Derosier is one of the most, if not, “the” most underrated rock drummer of all-time. His work on Heart’s, “Bebe Le Strange” album is some of the best rock drumming I’ve heard, and has been a significant inspiration to me. Powerful, clever, and creative may best describe Michaels drumming, and the track, “Strange Night” … Continue reading Michael Derosier
A literal, “fusion” of personality, creativity, skill and power ; at 71, Billy Cobham can still bring the house down like no other. What an inspiration. BD
With Justin Spence at the, “LITR” vocal session on July 16, 2015 @ PreSonus Recording Studio in Baton Rouge, LA. Recording Engineers and Producers are in no short supply, but finding one tuned-in and focused on your goals as an artist is difficult to come by. A dedicated professional, Justin has combined an in-depth knowledge of modern … Continue reading Board-Side Manner
With Tareva Henderson at the, “LITR” vocal session on July 16, 2015 @ PreSonus Recording Studio in Baton Rouge, LA. As part of a long-term project, this session wrapped-up the first of a series of recordings planned with Tareva. Tareva conveys an easy-going, warm and gentle personality, but as the forthcoming recordings will attest, her … Continue reading Soulful Collaboration
Black Dog ; When the Levee Breaks ; Stairway To Heaven ; Fool in the Rain ; There is no combination of words adequate to describe the sense of awe I felt as a young drummer hearing these drum tracks for the first time. BD
Steve is a true craftsman and the ultimate student of drumming. Versatile, imaginative and a master of accompaniment, his example taught me that taking drumming seriously was the key to its ultimate enjoyment. BD
Billy is without a doubt my, “main” drumming influence. His style is inventive, groundbreaking, powerful and inimitable. As an added bonus, Billy also possesses a beautiful demeanor, sense of humor, intelligence and speaking style that are likewise as much an inspiration to me as his drumming and composition. BD
Bobby Duthu 