Of the last 55 years of being my idol & fan of "Billy Cobham", one of my favorite drummer all time of my life. A very creative, knowledgeable song writing drummer, with funky strong off beat that is always on time on the beat. I take my hat off to Mr. Billy Cobham". I learn a lot from my man. I thank God he is still on this earth with us all music lovers.

larry kimpel absolutely holding it down, rock solid

@michaelbailey954

9 ай бұрын

Larry was part of the touring band for the Staple Singers. He did a stint as the musical director for Frankie Beverly.

And now, another year later and here I am back for more!

My absolute favourite Bill Cobham tune and the bass line is everything. This guy nails it!

@annalisaewald7363

Жыл бұрын

Glorious.

This is the pinnacle of musical genius, cohesion and enjoyment by the masters. Thank you for sharing this, it made my day.

It is nothing but a blessing from God to be able to make a great living playing drums

I’m gonna miss this awesome duo of George Duke and Billy Cobham! But thank God we still have Billy! R.I.P. George Duke, the Master of the Game!

@thomasgibbons353

2 жыл бұрын

love george an his buddy charles

that bassline is so precise!

@johndupont8628

3 жыл бұрын

m.kzread.info/dash/bejne/fGSBu7uKYNzTidI.html

@Matteoarotta

3 жыл бұрын

I'm a bassist and I say if you don't pay attention to the drum you're not listening well (just joking, they're all monsters)

@CLEARVIEW666

2 жыл бұрын

@@Matteoarotta a good rythm section knows what each other is doing.

@Matteoarotta

2 жыл бұрын

@@CLEARVIEW666 of course, I was joking since the praise was not for billy Cobham

as amazing as this is, it's even more amazing that there are 539 people who can give this a thumbs down.

@richardwashington9936

2 жыл бұрын

They Have No Clu At All

@lucguenette7534

2 жыл бұрын

@@richardwashington9936 absolutely no clues in their clues closet,Richard.

@thomasgibbons353

2 жыл бұрын

No couth, like it's political.....

@joe800096

2 жыл бұрын

Those that are entirely non musical

@dallasstiles118

Жыл бұрын

They must know about some guys in a different solar system who play better?

it's the sweetest thing watching billy and george connecting and vibing on stage!

Billy is playing those drums from his soul I can feel it from here to st. Louis in the house

Watching Cobham is like watching music and sports at the same time.

BILLY COBHAM ONE OF THE GREATEST DRUMMERS OF ALL TIME!

@kavemankarl2588

4 жыл бұрын

You seen the size of those sticks, or is that baseball bats? :D Yeah, he's as stellar as they come, be they Neil Peart or John Bonham.

@johnsilver7466

4 жыл бұрын

My Favorit !

@johndupont8628

3 жыл бұрын

Yup.

@jingiulin1612

3 жыл бұрын

@@kavemankarl2588 I’d add Ginger Backer and Phil Collins to your list ... ✔️

@DidacticEditions

3 жыл бұрын

Michael Carter....The best you mean....Sorry

The joy of the groove. On all their faces. Thanks for sharing this....

I met Billy in the mid-90s at a clinic/concert, he’s a very humble person.. with no doubt one of great modern drummers... he's one who made the drums history...also great musicians George Duke and Larry Kimpel. George Duke is one of my favourite keyboard player...

@dougtodd305

2 жыл бұрын

No pretense to Billy. I also met him in the 90s very humble Shiela was there along with him she is gracious and humble too. And George Duke was a musical genius one of my all time favorite musicians. Duke and Billy were great friends as was Shiela E.

@davexxx5175

2 жыл бұрын

@@dougtodd305 - Excuse me, but I didn't remember my comment made over a year ago. English is not my first language (I'm Italian) so I don't understand what you mean with "no pretense to Billy". In any case, I didn't mean and I haven't written that he is the only kind and humble person (in this case musician) in existence, obviously there are many. I met Frank Zappa many years ago and I have very nice memories. Vinnie Colaiuta I met him twice during Sting's tours who was very nice to me and he also told me what really happened during his audition with Zappa ect. But not everyone is always like this beyond the "bad day" that a person can have. Unfortunately I have also met some artists who have disappointed me despite they are famous and/or very good but as men (or women) they are very questionable.

Oh yes..George & Billy..really 2 music giants!...too bad this can't happen again, as George had left us for a better place....what a loss, but his music will sure not be forgotten by many!...Thanks for the music George & R.I.P.

@nevillegovender7357

6 жыл бұрын

George Duke, Joe Sample, Jorge Dalto not forgetting Bill Evans are definately giants. Always missed.

@everettbutler4300

5 жыл бұрын

yes indeed

@brucekuehn4031

Жыл бұрын

They say that every musical experience leaves a mark on a musician and I still hear a little Frank Zappa here.

@JuergenJoherl

Жыл бұрын

@@brucekuehn4031 Oh well, that's not so strange I would say😎

I love this constant intense bass line. Puts me in different state.

@seansherrod8725

8 ай бұрын

AMEN, DITTO!!!

Io ho 25 anni ...... posso solo dire: Beato chi c'era perché hanno suonato veramente da Dio. Grazie per avere caricato questo video. Il batterista lo adoro

With this 2 monsters & Kimpel on bass, that night....."Stratus" reached the peak of infinitie joy ! Never get bored of this.....Duck is a Maestria ! I'm miss him....and thoses years !!

There’s some serious musical talent on that stage...amazing!

Billy is My Man. Him and the late Tony Williams!

@tonymickens8803

3 жыл бұрын

Don't 4get the Great Lenny White.

@bassman1219

2 жыл бұрын

Don't forget the great Lenny White

@jimbridges3499

2 жыл бұрын

@@bassman1219 I haven't. Billy and Tony introduced me to Lenny.

@vergon6662

9 күн бұрын

DRUM GODZ!!!

Love it when the drummer looks up and smiles, means your going to get a good groove.

Billy Cobham is part of my musical life since I was 12 years old; now I am a retiree & he is still with me. For sure one of the greatest, if not THE greatest jazz drummer of all times. Just marvellous !

I tell this story over and over; George Duke came to my conservatory in 1972 and opened the universe by explaining that just cause there is a silence, it doesn't mean that it is empty. Then he showed us. Thank you, George.

ke musica,capolavoro ti rizza i capelli non smetto mai di ascoltarla.grazie per queste perle

I keep coming back to this. These guys are really incredible. Being a bass player I always end up listening more to Larry Kimpel. That man can really put down a groove. RIP George Duke!

That's what I remember! Great intelligent groove. What artistry.

We use to cruise the streets with this blasting on my car quad 8 track player, windows down of my '73 Charger.

@andrewhartlove2958

4 жыл бұрын

We did too in my 69 Nova and a Craig Powerplay!

@hermanharper4594

4 жыл бұрын

@@andrewhartlove2958 Funk Jazz Rock and RnB fusion this was Gospel for me still part of my spiritual growth fell off for awhile when crack epidemic hit May 12 1977 that when the music stopped for me but all praise is due to the Most High got to see George D and Stanley C . Return to Forever and Wether Report that era still my favorite era

@hermanharper4594

4 жыл бұрын

@@andrewhartlove2958 I Had a 69 RT 440 375 HP of course that was BC

You don't hear hard driving rhythm these days. This is a call back to what things were. Wonderful............................

George Duke was great, loved his stuff with Zappa. RIP maestro. :)

@donalddixon9341

5 жыл бұрын

6'()3

@EverydayStrangers

3 жыл бұрын

Probably one of the most emotional Pianist 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Follow us @: #Everydaystrangers

This guy is absolutely amazing

Music ! This is music. R.I.P. , great George

Do they make musicians like that anymore? For real, they were monsters.

@tonymickens8803

3 жыл бұрын

Nope!

@shastakeys

3 жыл бұрын

sure they do: snarky puppy for example...and look for the tunes Lingus and What about me and you see an incredible keyboard solo in the first and guitar in the second...of course just ONE example

@mark6302

2 жыл бұрын

not in pop music thats for sure

Listen how the band peaks and accents at 2:35 and completely keep the groove going. Just outstanding and everyone playing in the pocket onstage!

That's right! My head is bopping.

Sweet mother of pearl! That was a whole lot of talent packed onto one stage. 👍

you're watching one of the greatest drummers of our time , enjoy it while you can .

@geetarnut

7 жыл бұрын

SAW BILLY LIVE AT LEAST TWICE, WITH MCCLOUGLINS MAHAVISNU ORCHESTRA! IN ONE SHOW HE WAS DRUMMING JUST LIKE HE IS HERE, POUNDING ON THE DOWN BEAT,, AND HIS STICK SNAPPED IN THE MIDDLE, AND HIT THE FLOOR SO HARD IT BOUNCED STRAIGHT INTO THE CEILING OF THE GYMNASIUM, AND FELL CRASHING BACK TO THE FLOOR AND BOUNCED AGAIN!!!!

@pmeagle

7 жыл бұрын

Hahaha ... so the legend says

@juxtaposeism

6 жыл бұрын

caps... why do you have to scream in chat

@sailorr4287

6 жыл бұрын

and a shy piano player... zappa told him, we'll just put a synthesizer right here, and if you feel like it make noises with it.

@jonasbrnd3628

6 жыл бұрын

Given that it was a concert, you primarily "heard" Billy. You don't go to the movies and "hear" a film either though the audio plays a big role too in movies. .

George Duke is the funkiest man on the planet. These two together are a wonderful mix. Thanks for sharing.

I haven't heard any of the drummers Billy Cobham music in years, he still got it going on 🎵

Really, really amazing playing by all, loved the bass especially!

This music is so deep. ... the bro can make his keys sing... and his Fender Rhodes chord progressions touch you...where it feels memorable. May God bless his soul... the Maestro is dead. For George... the pulse will never die.

Great need of George and Billy… and Frank…

Miss you George!You we’re truly a beast❤These guys are Fusion Giants❤

The expressions on their faces feeding off each other is priceless!

@Conkreet908

Жыл бұрын

Everyone is deep in the jam... Gotta love it man

@MillicentStClaire

Жыл бұрын

If you like this, you should check out his faces on this video. I just love watching him! Here is playing with two violin masters....kzread.info/dash/bejne/q6imt5dxZ5CpZZM.html

I am came for the bass. But I am staying for it all🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

I wonder how future generations will look back on this.

@davidbaxter3851

4 жыл бұрын

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I saw BC playing with all of his drums in a club in Chicago back in the day. Awesome!

Larry Kimpel is laying down such a groove. I just can't stop listening to this!

Billy Cobham made a master piece called Spectrum, back in 1973. Drumming was never the same! RIP George Duke, the master of the keys.

This is jazz at it's best. Billy is the best drummer I have ever seen.

Thank you sir beautifull music video

That rhythm is unique of Billy one of the best at all the time...great...thanks.

This is the best stratus version i can found on youtube!

@philippacheco952

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dorsch123 . . .This is Crankin! . . .But Nothing beats the Original. . .Hammer/Bolin and Sklar

Billy Cobham is a MONSTER !

@FlatBroke612

5 жыл бұрын

MAHA FUCKING VISHNU

Woooow the best performance I've seen in my entire life!! These guys are f.........! I can not stay one day without seeing this video! Amazing!

Beautiful song, beautiful drumming

Now that's groove!!...

WoW...... The groove is so powerful in this one.

@bdubblu

5 жыл бұрын

Bro.... that's the bass holding it down. He ain't trying to do too much where there isn't space to do so, which to me is the greater sign of being enlightened musically.

This is too advanced! The bass guitar jheeez!!! 🙌🏽

WOW.BRAVO!!! Three genius. We miss you, George Duke; What amazing musician!!! RIP, Gerorge. Billy Cobham, One of The Best drummers of Jazz! The same with Larry Kimpel (what a wonderfull bassist). Thanks for the post.

Man, they are killin’ it!!!

GREAT GROUP OF GUYS, I played Bass at a couple of "Sit In' Jam Sessions with Duke, Cobham and Pat Metheny here in Detroit at both the "Jazz Workshop" and "Baker's Keyboard Lounge" back in the early 80's, DAMN WAS THAT FUN. Hrs of Just Jammin! And we played Everything from Blues, Funk, Fusion, Jazz, R&B and Fusion Rock. @rick suchow

My dad showed me this song now I’m starting the new year with it 💗

You can't get better than this!

for sure one of the best Stratus live performance, after the insuperable studio version with Bolin-Hammer. Very good!!!!!!

@gilbertjombi5413

4 жыл бұрын

Pure players

Depending on your style I think Billy Cobham is the greatest drummer ever I was 14 when I saw him with the greatest band ever in fusion ever MAHAVISNU ORCHESTRA. I'm 60 now and still blown away by him playing god bless the early pioneer's of this beautiful music👊

@mark6302

2 жыл бұрын

guy is wicked good

@kaceconner2774

2 жыл бұрын

I guess Im asking the wrong place but does anybody know a tool to get back into an instagram account?? I was stupid lost the account password. I appreciate any tips you can offer me!

@atticusalexander2101

2 жыл бұрын

@Kace Conner Instablaster :)

@kaceconner2774

2 жыл бұрын

@Atticus Alexander thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site on google and im in the hacking process atm. I see it takes quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.

@kaceconner2774

2 жыл бұрын

@Atticus Alexander It did the trick and I finally got access to my account again. I'm so happy! Thanks so much you saved my account !

Right now today, I still love that billy Cabham. The greatest drummer in the world and I still want play like him. And I am at the age of 53. And I wanna play like me. Cabham, greatest drummer there is. Thank God for him. Thank you

The drum kit that Cobham has is OFF THE CHAIN!!!

Few remember the importance of this music in our time .... Thanks for the video !!!

Great chemistry between all players - Amazing rendition of Cobham's flagship piece! Complex, yet warm and funky.

these fellas could jam. could listen to this all day.

sacre billy ces frises sur les toms un pur regal respect a george duke un sacre vonhomme lui aussi !!!!

The crack of that snare is just awesome!

Thanks for posting this video. The best version of Stratus I've ever heard.So powerful.God bless you Mr Duke.

1:12 truly magnificent performance I watch Billy Cobham in Long Island Roslyn I banged all the Rings off my finges. Greatest concert of ever seen tiny little venue with only about 50 people amazing I remember Billy

That's fly!!!🌌 I love the initiative back and forth between Cobham & Duke!!!

Why don't we hear music that this on the radio no wonder we are the way we are

Aint no thumbs down on this! They blend and float perfectly!

Stunning bass player...¡¡¡ YEAH...an Standing Ovation for him...

That's beautiful.

All of them are so in the pocket ... Impressive Larry Kimpel ...

Long live The Duke

Whoa! That's intense! Thanks for sharing. Five-starred and favorited.

In 1977 I followed Billy Cobham on a clinic tour in IL for Tama I saw him 3 times....and sat in the first row......all 3 times....I don't play drums I play guitar ....but I was always asking how do they do that? Well being being consumed by the sound of drums....at the time I found out......by going to drum clinics. I don't know how many clinics I have been to but its many...

Desde hace 3 meses "sufro la adicción" de escucharlos todos los días!!! Me emociona y mi ánimo sube a las nubes!!!! Gracias Rick Suchow... Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!

These guys were some bad dudes....omg.....top notch....wow are they missed.....when music was music....

Still have that spectrum album. Still listen to it.

It's from 1973 but still sounds "cutting edge" in 2020!

@tariqbouzayane4888

4 жыл бұрын

Billy was not that old in 73

@Eleventhearlofmars

3 жыл бұрын

This is from the early 90s

Un grand trio.....

Two total masters at work. Bill lives on whilst George looks forward to meeting up again some day.

@kezzer2

8 жыл бұрын

Kewl comment: Hope we join them..............

@hoffnstuff8996

6 жыл бұрын

Hey Grover, get out of the pool, will ya :-)

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6 жыл бұрын

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6 жыл бұрын

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Luvin this shit!!!! Kewl post!!! George always loved collaborating....true artist!

Great music is timeless. This is great music

This groove is hard enough to cut diamonds

Great scene! Among Robert's finest roles.

George Duke is a jazz legend for sure, but I think what I'll miss most is his humanity. As great as he was...The Duke was at the core a humble man. He brought out the best in other musicians. Selfless. That's the jazz tradition. RIP Mr. Keys!

Superhero musicians. We mortals stand in awe.

Every time this comes up in my feed, I can't not watch it.

Billy Cobham on the drums killed it. Loved the brief drum solo at the beginning.

@mattmarkus4868

5 жыл бұрын

Just doubles to introduce the tune. (not to take anything away from this awesome musician that is BC). His solo at the end though is freaking sick!

Jazz Funk to the Bone, Vibes speak louder than words, can u dig-it!

This stuff is timeless & priceless!!! Thumbs up for you.