1. Meg White had anxiety disorder - yet still played live in a two piece rock band in front of 100,000 festival goers - a few hundred times. 2. Without Meg White there would be no Jack White. He'd be John or Jack Gillis 3. He put her kit to his side - not behind him. 4. They didn't use set lists. 5. Jimmy the Exploder; The very first note of their very first album is her drums. 6. Their on stage chemistry was undeniable. 7. She was exactly the drummer that band needed. Steve's absolutely right. Anything more would be overkill. Jack's solo stuff proves that point. He wanted raw and she did her job with no formal training.

@pleasmarryme

4 жыл бұрын

As a somewhat working musician ive found that most "pro" players or "virtuoso" are really hard to work with, maybe just my experience, usually the guy that can keep a solid beat, or consistant strumming and tone is all you need

@NoMoreBsPlease

4 жыл бұрын

Jack wouldn't have made it with clearly better drummer? LMAO 😂 Sure, whatever you say...

@ryaaa

4 жыл бұрын

No More BS Please they meant his name. He took her surname... you really twisted this one

@True_Christian

4 жыл бұрын

​@@NoMoreBsPlease Jack *certainly wouldn't* have become a world-famous superstar *if not for* Meg. He 100% *needed* his White Stripes marketing gimmick in order to rise to that level, and Meg was a *an essential core part* of that. Without her, then he'd *still* be a nobody as now in 2020.

@jmbrosendo

4 жыл бұрын

I was about to write a reply but you nailed it. In the end it is how good they sound, and together the sounded great.

Meg White is a badass man, nobody’s bass drum sounds like hers, it thumps you in the chest. She has her own unique primitive style which, as you say, gets knocked by the prog/jazz, coffee sipping, 13/8 playing KZreadrs. I’m glad you shone some positive light on her :)

I wanted to request Meg White but was so scared of being trashed so I’m so glad to see this!!!!!

@JunkdrummerTV

4 жыл бұрын

She's amazing. And I think you're gonna love this video.

@prs149

4 жыл бұрын

Sometimes you just need to give the haters the old middle finger

@scottgardner2985

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah f the haters. Meg is cool as f. How do people expect her to play. John Bonham would not sound right in the white stripes.

@JoneyJefe

Жыл бұрын

Don’t ever be scared of being trashed for loving a musician that you love

*She got the gig* Before you come down on her, ask yourself... Did you get the gig?

@JunkdrummerTV

4 жыл бұрын

Comment of the day

@jairogarcia7539

4 жыл бұрын

I don’t think anybody cares about any of that. You don’t have to be a fan. She’s part of music history...I don’t think anybody knows your name

@JunkdrummerTV

4 жыл бұрын

@@jairogarcia7539 sick burn!

@NoMoreBsPlease

4 жыл бұрын

From nepotism! Jesus the cherry picking excuses!

@NoMoreBsPlease

4 жыл бұрын

@@jairogarcia7539 That's why Fanboys are considered morons!

She was everything she needed to be for that band. Nothing more, nothing less.

@speluniarz-2045

4 жыл бұрын

Preach!

@robertbrooks01

4 жыл бұрын

Dave Grohl said the same thing about her. Much respect.

@SpongeBath_ShitPants

3 жыл бұрын

She was basically a modern-day Ringo.

@eldoabrahamson

3 жыл бұрын

She was also all she could be for that band, and nothing more.

@RadoDani

Жыл бұрын

@@SpongeBath_ShitPants Ringo was an innovator, Meg wasn’t.

She always gets so much shit and it makes me so happy to finally see people who recognize her value to this band

@bahnadumitru.5864

Жыл бұрын

What else to be expected from people who are full of shit themselves...

As a drummer who cannot follow the human octopus wheels within wheels of most cerebral drummers, Meg White reminds me that I can create music that is powerful, while living within my limits. I cannot say enough, Meg White is my drummer hero. She is the only drummer i have ever heard with her unique primal quality, as a introvert who has plenty of issues, she is capable of always stirring me.

@kikeenriquez4436

Жыл бұрын

Not a fan of the white stripes, not a hater either just don’t listen to them. But the simplicity/ power of the drumming kinda reminds me of U2’s drummer. Intentional drumming for the song. Would you agree?

I guarantee Meg White's roadies loved her! Or at the very least loading/unloading her minimalist drum kit. Lol. Seriously I never understood why she caught flack, She's competent, keeps tempo, and most importantly perfectly fits the pure raw energy that The White Stripes had at the time. Thanks for posting.

@scottrap

Жыл бұрын

Could you picture Meg sitting behind Alex Van Halen‘s drum kit?? 🤣

Jack started as a drummer and taught meg just enough to keep time and by doing that they reinvented the wheel. The white stripes will forever be my favorite band. Meg's style is so simple but so integral to the sound. They just played the blues to a bunch of people that didn't know it was the blues and the drums were a huge part of that

@TheDUKEZ117

Жыл бұрын

They are my favorite band too

Love the love for Meg. I feel the same way about her as a drummer as I do about Kurt Cobain as a guitarist. Do they play like SRV or Danny Carey? Hell no but it wasn't how well they played, it was WHAT they played. Plus in the case of Meg, there was definitely a musical connection between her and Jack. It just worked.

Saw them live once. It was the best show I’ve ever seen. It was like the heat from the sun was coming off the stage. My future wife and me sloshing around in the front of GA.

I saw them in Atlanta during what was close to their last tour. I liked them a lot before I saw them but you would not believe the sheer force of them together onstage. I couldn't believe just two people could create such a feeling. Jack did go to the front to sing to the crowd at times but spent most of his time singing to/at Meg. Everyone in the crowd was going wild. They were a magical duo and I know, having seen them, that Meg WAS an equal force in the music they gave us. Good reaction and true.

In anything at all, perfection is finally attained not when there is no longer anything to add, but when there is no longer anything to take away, when a body has been stripped down to its nakedness.

I learned about Jack White through the Raconteurs first, so to this day that is my favorite Jack White band, but I will say this about Meg White: Meg White was by far the best musical choice of Jack White's career. She cuts to the point on every song and always plays something fun. If you listen to Jack White's solo work, you notice pretty quickly that he likes to fill in space with every idea that comes into his head. The White Stripes were great because Meg kept that from happening and kept the songs the way they needed to be. That said, I saw the Raconteurs live last year on Patrick Keeler's Birthday (they were great), so even though I'm not a drummer I'm really looking forward to seeing the video that explores his style as well.

Great video - I love Meg's drumming. It's perfect for the band. It has a magic in it. Jack is a genius, and Meg it the perfect drumming mate for him!!! A perfect partnership. I agree with you absolutely. Thank you very much, I appreciate your excellent comments. I love the "feel" her drumming gives me. It actually brings me to tears. I agree - PRIMITIVE DRUMMING. That's it. It connects with your soul, and your heart. Perfectly said. Perfectly. And this is a fantastic song. It moves me too. Yes, it is perfect.

Finding a musician that doesn't feel the need to play showy, that's something to hold onto.

@Hollingsworth2781

4 жыл бұрын

that is one way to look at it. i would say that she does not contribute much to the music.

@seb5542

4 жыл бұрын

I think " feel the need to" is the wrong word here she wasn't very technically proficient and so she couldn't really.

@Hollingsworth2781

4 жыл бұрын

@paula the band would sound better with a real drummer. he picked her because he wanted the spotlight. she does not have the talent to do anything interesting on the drums. no legitimate drummer could ever stand to play in such a basic way. it is too boring. it does nothing for the music. she just cant play any better. meg could have played for a band like the cars too. and they still would have good. but i think their drummer would always lend a lot more to the music than meg would have. I like the white stripes. just dont think she is a good drummer. she certainly has never shown it one time. where is the proof that she can play?

@phishcatt

4 жыл бұрын

@@Hollingsworth2781 Tf are you smoking? Where is proof she can play?? Where is proof she can't?

One of the main goals of music is to make living creatures FEEL something just by shoving the right vibrations into our ear holes. I had to stand up and applaud after watching this 🙌🏻👏🏼

I got the privilege of seeing Meg play, in a tiny venue, at one of their concerts. Not only is she an amazing drummer, but the raw chemistry she had with Jack was breathtaking. Like you said, I'll never forget it.

@Hollingsworth2781

4 жыл бұрын

a 12 year could play with more creativity.

@Slappysan

4 жыл бұрын

@@Hollingsworth2781 How many comments are you going to leave? Nothing should bother you THAT much. SMH

@Hollingsworth2781

4 жыл бұрын

@@calypsodrumsWhy is it is childish to thing someone is not a great musician? There are many people in many field who are not talented. And some of them still make a lot of money. I am 54 and have graduate degrees. I am a mediocre drummer. But yes, I feel that I am better than meg. Any pop or rock drummer in a legit band can do what she does and a whole lot more. I stated my reasons. Read my other posts. Many people on here are angry. I am not. I like the white stripes. I just dont think she has very much genetic talent. Why? She has never showed it once. She has never done anything unique on the drums. She was in the band because Jack was her husband. Jack wanted the spotlight. And he got it. But I just think jack would have been complimented more with a more prolific drummer. That is all. My statements are not that outrageous.

@susanmaggiora4800

4 жыл бұрын

HollingsworthGroup Jack has played with plenty of other drummers. He still went back to play with Meg & would’ve continued had she not decided to stop. She has a certain lackadaisical style which is actually very difficult to pull of well, or at all. Listen to other drummers play White Stripes songs. It’s different. You can tell that it’s missing that ‘thing’ that Meg brought to the song. That’s a special gift. I also don’t think she’s the greatest drummer in the world, but she’s certainly very competent. Plus, I’m not the one leaving snarky messages all over the place. Why are you doing that? Think hard about it. I’d say it’s jealousy. But regardless, it’s YOUR problem, don’t force us all to deal with your insecurities, my guy...

@robertbrooks01

4 жыл бұрын

Chemistry is probably better than everyone being great. The sum of the whole can is greater than its parts (well Jack White is pretty great). Watching this channel helped me learn that while good drumming is awesome, the best drummers tend to play what the song needs.

I love Meg's simple , natural, raw and emotional drumming. I prefer it that way for garage rock . Her minimalistic emotional drumming fits so well with Jack's wild guitar chords. They are yin and yang , fulfilling each other in the best way possible. LOve this duo

Thank you, Sir for appreciating Meg White, especially as a drum teacher yourself. I've seen so many drummers roll their eyes at the mention of Meg White's name and it always made me feel a certain way. I'll never forget her drums opening up their self titled album on Jimmy The Exploder. Suddenly rock and roll made total sense to me as a young girl. It also made an instrument like the drums which had seemed so inaccessible and boys only before feel inviting and empowering to the child in me who had always loved banging on things with sticks. Meg does divide people. Mostly into wizards and muggles. You either see the magic or you don't. I think she especially appeals to people who love the purity and rawness of music, which is the thing that no amount of technical skill can conjure. I've seen a great many technically brilliant musicians play, who've made me fee nothing. But Meg bangs on the skins and Jack plays a couple chords and my heart is moved. Go figure.

It’s like judging a writer based on how proficiently he/ she types....

"Meg sucks" say people that have never sold an album or written a cool piece of music.

@eldoabrahamson

3 жыл бұрын

You're conflating monetization with quality. As far as a "cool piece of music" goes, well, that's for a listener's taste to determine, which is completely malleable criteria.

Steve's best video yet. It's easy to forget that the essence of musicality is connecting with other humans.

I managed to see the White Stripes front row in Stone Mountain Georgia in 2003. It was surreal. And it was a free concert! the whole field was packed.

All the love to Meg. She is amazing!

I just watched this! I appreciate you showing, Meg, some love! I miss, The White Stripes, they were freaking awesome, and, Meg, helped make them what they were!

Thank you! This video moved me to tears. Everything seems so shallow nowadays, as if the real art was sucked out from this world. True artists are mocked by nobodies and Meg White is definitely a legend! A quiet girl who speaks, shouts even, through her art medium.

Far out Prog Jazz snobs lmao. That’s me but I laughed and I respect meg white.

Love this vid man! I’ve been defending Meg forever now. Solid drummer. She created that sound they had. And people say her beats are easy, well most are BUT the discipline is takes to steadily keep time like that (she does do some weird timing things a lot too) just proves how professional she is! Songs like Rag and Bone really show her stuff

Most drummers in her place try to play the crowd, she just played the drums and got the crowd as a side effect.

@WithDennisK

3 жыл бұрын

:D

@FRNKNSTNmusic

3 жыл бұрын

Word

Love The White Stripes...At the end of the day it's still a two person band that could bring the house down.

Thanks for the shoutout my man! We both have always known Meg rules!!! Play what the song needs and a not a fucking thing more.

@JunkdrummerTV

4 жыл бұрын

Amen

Meg gets alot of gruff but she's got excellent rhythm. She doesnt get fancy because the style doesn't call for it.

@Hollingsworth2781

4 жыл бұрын

she could play a lot with a lot more sstyle if she knew how to. she plays almost the same way on every song. dumbest idea i have seen. but yes, her timing is decent.

@DeathToTheDictators

4 жыл бұрын

@@Hollingsworth2781 "she could play a lot with a lot more sstyle if she knew how to" - you don't get what the Stripes were about....Jack called his label 'Third Man' for a few reasons (he's a Catholic), but mostly because the idea behind them was always 'three'....three verses and chorus', three colours, three instruments (including vocal), etc....he intentionally wanted to limit and box the artistry of the band, because Jack knows that (VERY often in music/art) 'less is more'. Therefor she was PERFECT for this band. Also, they NEVER had a set list, yet they would often switch songs MID song, and then double back to the original song (like a song within a song) and she would ALWAYS intuitively know when/how to switch to the other song (AND back again), UNPLANNED. Think of it this way....i'm a big fan of both Yes and Nirvana...technically, Yes is a WAY more skilled band than Nirvana...but who's the better band? Who was by FAR the bigger band (and at one point the biggest band in the world)? Tom Petty once said (paraphrasing) "all the best songs in the world have just 3 or 4 chords"....you need to think of Meg in that sense.

@Hollingsworth2781

4 жыл бұрын

@@DeathToTheDictators I know all about the white stripes. I just don't think she has any talent. I am all for simplicity. I love the early beatles music, elvis and many more. Those musicians are all a lot better than meg. Rock music can be simplistic. It does not have to sound like rush, dream theater, yes etc. I love straight pop music. But pretty much all the drummers in normal pop music are are talented than meg is. And even if meg was a good fit for jack's playing, it doesn't make her a good drummer. She is not. Almost all drummers think that she is not good player. Everyone here is probably sticking up for her because they are fans of the white stripes. That makes it hard to objective And I do believe that there are many drummers that would have helped the white stripes sound better. I know you are saying about yes vs. nirvana. Totally different argument. Even though nirvana played simple chords, every person in that band was a lot more creative than meg. And both yes and the nirvana drummers are far superior to meg. She has even admitted that she can't do too much on the drums. I like a lot about the white stripes, but her drumming skills are lacking. Besides a few stripes fans, the rest of the world shares this opinion. Do you you really she is a drummer? junk drummer is right, I need to stop responding as the argument going nowhere.

@DeathToTheDictators

4 жыл бұрын

@@Hollingsworth2781 "I just don't think she has any talent." - dude, she's just as good as ANY simpler 'just keep time' drummer, but even more so, because she pretty much embraced her 'lack of skill'. That in itself IS a talent (know your role, and perform at your best in said role, no matter how 'important)'. You honestly think the Stripes would've been better/bigger with another drummer? They would've been the Black Keys, which are really good, but in the minor leagues (as far as 'song writing that hits/touches BILLIONS') as compared to the Stripes, which are MAJOR league WORLD WIDE stars (EVERY sports stadium plays Seven Nation Army). LESS IS (at least often, though not always) MORE.

@przemekdude

4 жыл бұрын

People who critcize Meg keep forgetting that Jack's guitar on most Stripes song is just as simplistic and stripped down as her drumming, yet there's no discussion whether or not he's a great guitarist

Brilliant. All three of you. Thanks man.

One of the things so many musicians forget is you don't need to be the best at everything. You only need to be the best at whatever the song you are playing calls for

Lol, love it. There is also something special about a great two piece band that can generate big noise. Local H back in the day gave me the same shiver down my spine. (Kinda still does) that much awesome noise outta two people is #ucking impressive. You you know what else she did that the cry babies who hate on her didn't do? Played on stage and on records that millions, and millions of people have listened to and love and will love for eternity. Be a cry baby all you want when Meg croaks, she's got that experience you never will have. Hate on cry babies.

She's rock solid and that's always awesome to see and what she needed to be.

This is a great reminder considering the recent hot takes.

Steve, I agree 100% !! My wife bought me a drum set last year.... I'm 49 and trying to learn. Quarantine got me practicing more and it is getting a bit easier. But every once in a while I put on headphones and try to drum along to Meg.... just enjoying it and trying to keep up. I'm probably not even hitting the right skins and cymbals.... but I'm having fun and smiling. Also..... how the F is BlackMath so fast !!

I love Meg so much and I hope she is living happily and quietly somewhere

Yes, I think her drumming is primal and that's what they're songs need.

Thank you for making this video! Meg's drumming is ragged AF* and it fits The White Stripes like stars in the night sky. Her drumming is a breath of fresh air. *ragged like Crazy Horse

Meg had the place jumping. Meg's playing was so approachable. I can't help but wonder how many people started to play the drums by following along with The White Stripes. Heck, I wish I knew about them when my kids still had their drum kit.

I love Meg White and her contribution to the sound of her band. You have to recognize that sometimes it sounds like she has slight trouble with timing, but it’s part of what makes their music unique. If it’s deliberately a little off sync, then it’s genius. I love it. Thanks for the video.

Yay this is the first video I’ve seen of yours. Subscribed!

One of my drum idols. I absolutly love her so much, everything about her

You really said it all, man. I never really cared about technical prowess, but I sure do care about musical prowess.

Love you man - rock on! This pushes me to play emotionally connecting music and to keep rocking without worrying too hard on technique.

"She's one half of the White Stripes" She is and always will be one of the all time great rock drummers. Keyboard warriors, to put it mildly, are not. Well done for shouting her out dude. Meg's the best.

What an awesome video! Thanks for that, great to know that Meg has fans in drums community, she deserves so much!

You are so right on with Meg White. Even though it’s 20 years old I still listen to the album Elephant. White Stripes at their best.

You should check out their cover of Jolene if you haven't already seen it. The way she works with Jack on the build ups and fall backs throughout gives me goosebumps.

@Baseballnfj

Жыл бұрын

That's a badass cover.

One minute in and I've already subscribed, liked, and rung that bell !!! 🖖✌️

You're speaking nothing but truth. Mucho Respect 🤙🏼

Love your reaction bro, and you are 100% right

It's like when you go to your first Slipknot show. All the anticts just click. You'll never forget it haha.

@johncoleman3188

4 жыл бұрын

Chris Adler *cough*....

Great video man, loved the insights here!

Some of the greatest artists that move people had no formal training. I can proudly say I got to see the White Stripes live in Atlanta. The rawness of the White Stripes was the awe.

The best drummers know how to shape the negative space between beats, not just play a beat. Kinda like tatting lace, the holes are just as much a part of the design as the yarn- what is not played is equally important as what is played. Great video!

@angelea2184

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I just posted above, with elaborations, your statement.

Shes very underrated. its not easy to play what she does. most drummers wouldn't be able to control themselves the way she does. the beats are simple but they are simple by design. shes also extremely locked in with jack, not locked in with time/click but with jack which gives the music a sense of breath and life.

@matt09ward

4 жыл бұрын

To illustrate her control. just look at what jack does from live performance to performance. he's always adding in little licks and riffs to the main riff. licks and riffs that to be honest dont really serve the song and most of the time makes it worse. as a musician of any instrument it is very hard to stop yourself from doing that. she has that control.

Finally someone that understand music, vest review ever !!!

Hey, Meg White can hold a steady tempo, Lars Ulrich can't say that! BTW, the beard it's looking strong!

@JunkdrummerTV

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! And that might be the comment of the day.

@EricHitsDrums

4 жыл бұрын

Well bearded drummers need to look out for each other!

@Hollingsworth2781

4 жыл бұрын

lars is a thousand times better than than meg.

@JunkdrummerTV

4 жыл бұрын

@@Hollingsworth2781 and?

@Hollingsworth2781

4 жыл бұрын

@@JunkdrummerTV the other poster commented that meg can hold a steady beat and lars ulrich cannot. that is a ridiculous statement and simply not true. lars is better than everything by a wide margin compared to meg white. I like the white stripes. but as a drummer, i cant say anything good about her skills. she was jacks wife and is in the band because jack wants all the attention.

She’s amazing! Her passion shines through 🎶

As someone who’s learning how to play the drums Meg White is my biggest inspirations when it comes to drumming as she always reminds me that you don’t need to be the very best and know everything to make good music

The first thing I do before watching a drumming video is check if the channel has covered Meg White and what their take is. If they do anything but praise her musical prowess I can't trust anything else they say. The White Stripes was the best show I've ever experienced. She is a pro through and through. "Meg White is the shit" ... subscribed

@JunkdrummerTV

Жыл бұрын

Have I earned your trust

Glad to read the comments are just as positive and supportive as in the video. Saw White Stripes at Glastonbury '05 and will always remember it, had an amazing time and that's all that mattered.

I agree with EVERYTHING you said! I love and miss Meg and The White Stripes soooo much ❤️🥁🤘🏻

Love the pick and the message good sir

@JunkdrummerTV

4 жыл бұрын

And I like this comment

Spot bloody on !

I totally agree she rocks 😎😎👍

I saw them at the Razmatazz in Barcelona about 15...? Years ago. One of the best gigs I’ve ever been to. We saw the tickets cheap on eBay and got them and then booked at cheap flight and stayed in a hostel. Also one of the sweatiest gigs I’ve been to aswell.

LOVE MEG!!!! Discovered The White Stripes only last year. Something about her movements, facial expressions, mannerisms, etc. She's just perfect! I too, never saw them....thank God for videos of their live performances. Many thanks for the insightful, positive, review 👍

Steve, this is the most concise but passionate explanation of her part in the drum pantheon. Great job. I saw them on their first tour in SF in a crowd amongst many other musicians like myself. It was amazing and there was no technical questions about either of their playing until they became "successful". Miss them to pieces but she left at the right time. God bless Meg White!

Love this! They were a epic duo and we would not have all this great content from a band without her and the way she complimented him. Always was and always will be one of my favorite bands, and even though its off the subject, the people saying Meg was not a great drummer are like the same people saying Tim Tebow was not a great football player, all you have to do is look at their accomplishments and it becomes painfully obvious they have nothing to prove to anyone.......because they already did!

I am blessed to have gotten to see them at sloss furnace on my birthday in 2007. Best experience ever and Meg's presence that night was undeniably magnificent

Love it! Not all drummers go nuts on the skins. Look at Ringo Starr, he played for the song in his Beatles work. Not flashy, but his parts always fit the songs perfectly....🤘

Totally agree. Great band and hard hitting!! The combo of them and their art = genius and great!

@paulamorris3138

Жыл бұрын

Even Taylor Hawkins said her simplicity was genius!

I enjoyed her drumming. Simple yet effective. I think I need to listen to them again. It's been.... years.

I love meg

Refreshing insight from a drum educator/technical drummer. You obviously get what the essence of rockin is.

I love how you described what happens with energy from the artist to the crowd, it’s very ritualistic, IT IS metaphysical, SPIRITUAL

The white stripes are truly inspiring!!! as a drummer i agree that meg white is a legend! this guy is right on

Great video 😍

My favorite part of her drumming, is the fact she's the pulse of the band and they turn that shit up loud live. She's got good bounce.

Well said all the way..... I love your description and phrase of this band and especially Meg. Cool!

This was great

Her drumming was like a lot of garage or punk rock guitarists who had an amazing sound because they only knew one or two chords. They were creative within tighter confines and so what you got was rock that was stripped down to its most essential elements. That's what made it great.

Yes! You get it!!

Yep I agree with everything you said 100%.

All true .. what many musicians don't realize: A unique style is more important than brilliant technique to stand out.

This performance specifically is probably my favorite live performance ever! It’s so good!

Meg White is incredible!

I love her drumming. It's dirty and garage as fuck. Isn't that why The White Stripes are so liked?

Thank God for this. I've been saying this for years and years. The White Stripes are my all time favorite band. I never got to see them live either but you just know this is rock and roll in its purest form. Jack's technical skills are legendary as well. That guitar and amp cuts sharp.

If you don't mind, I will repost what I just wrote on another channel regarding Meg White. "Here's the secret to Meg's drumming, this from a professional musician. As Artur Schnabel once said (paraphrased), "it is not the notes, but the silence between the notes that defines good playing." What I love about Meg's style is that she is so loose. She has not one bit of tension in her whole body while playing. I thought she would slide right off her drum stool at times. That is the secret to superior accompaniment. Her playing is super relaxed and provides perfect support to Jacks solo work. This may sound simple to our ears, however, it is not at all simple, and even the greatest drummers in the world have difficulty with this. Their music, in various ways is very stretchy. This requires of an accompanist extreme perception, along with remaining very tight against the soloists expressions, which can vary, ever so slightly, or greatly, depending on hw the soloist feels at the moment of playing each note and each phrase. A good accompanist is a gem, and should be well appreciated. As to the not funny "joke" about her replacing Neil Peart, I read him speaking on his technique and how he matured and learned over the years to advance. He said that one of the most important things he had to learn (late into his career) was to loosen up. He spoke of rebuilding his technique after being involved with another drummer that he admired. Meg had this mastered.

Great video man ;)

I just love everything you’re saying

Meg's drumming is perfect in every song they ever recorded.

Man, the start of the video was already golden. Bless your words on Meg! She really knew and knows how to rock out

You nailed it right on the head! Makes the hairs on my arms stand up!! Just plain kicks ass!!