About 1 minute into the video, Todd does something really quite incredible. He ghosting and playing the backbeat on snare, bass with his right foot, ride cymbal with his right hand and with his left foot, he is both is both keeping time with the high hat AND taping it to let it sustain open for 1 beat per measure and he is doing it all FLAWLESSLY!!!! WOW!!

@anthonydifiglia7233

Жыл бұрын

I noticed that it's unbelievable

@reckmaster21093

10 ай бұрын

Dude is a BEAST! Uses the ENTIRE kit on every song!

@bomkfort9428

2 күн бұрын

You’re incorrect sir. He’s not ghosting. He’s poltergeisting then spectering. Come on man !

I have retroactively become a styx fan through Todd. This song is probably my favorite.

Nobody looks more at home behind a kit than this man. He makes it look effortless.

@johnleader8737

Жыл бұрын

The way he switches from traditional to match grip, & vice versa. Amazing!

@scottoquinn921

Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@barrydeyalsingh5450

2 ай бұрын

Monster!!!

My favorite Styx song. My arms get tired just watching you, Bro. I don't know how you it night after night.

One of the greatest drum tones in the business.

Effortless one handed drum rolls throughout, ala Buddy Rich and Neil....Just wonderful to watch as usual!

Rudiments can be very musical, and Todd is a great example of how that's possible.

The flam such a basic rudiment but when Todd drops that flam fill in just powerfully an amazing one of the best at it!!

Right on! Love that ride cymbal starting right at 2:52!! Killer!

This is a perfect example of what I love about your playing. You pay homage to the original drum part in such a way as to hold John's original parts in high esteem with great respect, and then add your clever/technical embellishments that can be appreciated by everyone, NOT just drummers. It gets even better when you get to see a video like this and you demonstrate that stuff. It was so much fun seeing you guys last time, I hope you come around again real soon🎶

@jonwalter6317

2 жыл бұрын

I made basically this same comment on one of Todd's videos a few weeks ago. Rather than accuse you of plagiarizing, I'm just going to assume that both you and I have perceptively astute and powerful intellects, and we agree on Todd's incredible talent!

@clintwatts9863

2 жыл бұрын

I just don’t remember them being that kool , but obviously they were . Great job as usual sir !!!

@MrFg1980

Жыл бұрын

@@jonwalter6317 I actually noticed it when I saw them in 1996, when they first got Todd after John's passing. Lil' Susie was the first Styx with Todd Sucherman song recorded that I know of on a greatest hits collection. I'm glad you didn't accuse me of plagiarizing as I assure you I haven't read your comment, I'm forced to watch a lot of Weckl, Donati, Colaiuta, Carlock, and Phillips videos too and can't peruse the comments section because of time constraints.😁

The camera placement out front allowed us to see the awesomeness even more. Thanks for the vid. Incredible.

My favorite all-around drummer....so smooth!!

Oh my God! I call myself a drummer and I'm embarrassed. Sir you are without a doubt one of the best drummers I have ever heard and seen play I have never seen the drum kit played with such fluidity style Grace and just badassness aside from Mr Neil Peart rest in peace brother Carter beauford another beast and yourself oh and mullet man from the band omnific you guys have completely changed drumming for me and I thank you for it God bless man

My most influential, most inspiring, instructor/mentor I ever had the pleasure to study with! Changed my approach, tweaked and fine tuned my techniques and made me a much more musical and solid drummer today then ever! Still getting down things you shared with me Todd. Still learning every time I get to watch your mastery behind the kit! Your knowledge, insight and unassuming humorous ways about you left a lasting impression on me, thanks seems so inadequate for what you've done for my own performance levels and music life!

Dieu est redescendu ! Quel prestigieux batteur ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

Watching you play Todd is watching greatness behind the kit. Thanks for sharing.

One of my favorite Styx songs.

I saw this tour in Irvine. INCREDIBLE. All 3 bands killed it but Styx totally owned that night. Tommy sounds like 1989. Lawrence runs around like a 25 year old. Terrific show.

My face hurts from smiling. Blinding speed, mixed with constant accent notes and power, and yet smooth as glass. Mr Panozzo must be pleased.

Greatest rock drummer out there....and Tommy's voice...incredible

What an incredible drummer and musician. I’d love to see an entire show from this and rear camera

Todd is the best! Saw them in Vegas at the Venetian in Jan 2023.

Those ghost notes are magic

The sound, the finesse, the execution, the level of musicianship….stunning.

Incredible… very nice seeing him playing the toys …

One of the best guys out there right now.....

So musical. This is serving the song masterclass

Jeeeeees... Independence, phrasing, and articulation clinic 🔥🔥🔥

National percussion treasure

Elegant, articulate, never in a hurry. And that ride cymbal sequence starting at about 2:45… nice spice!

Magnifico.

I’ve become a fanboy ever since he did Foo Fighters “Rope” for Drumeo. Loving these Styx songs all over again!!

What a monster player - with such incredible focus. Those subtle fills don't go unnoticed.

There are a number of more skillful drummers out there, and yet, Todd is one of my favorites, every beat fits , is brilliant , master played and most important of all, ABSOLUTELY MUSICAL

An absolute master.

Todd you are one badass drummer! I've watched alot of your videos. I think it's really cool that you share your knowledge. I've learned a lot through your videos. Thank you! Keep rockin!

Wow - fantastic, tastefull drumming and incredibly good sounding kit.

magnifico.

The best in the business!

Rien a dire trop beau 💖♥️👋♥️♥️

Amazing how smooth you are. You make it look so easy. The Master!

The Master at work.

Literal Perfection! The entire band sounded amazing.

Saw you at Cynthia Woods Sunday. Being a drummer myself, your performance inspired me so much, WELL DONE TODD !!!!!

Ghost notes are superb

Your awesome Todd

Just a joy to watch, Rock On Brother 🤘

simply wonderful your approach! 😆

You inspired me when I saw you in Ashland KY in 2013 for free!!!!

Love watching you play brother, you rock!!!

Todd is the only reason I listen to Styx. Love his playing.

The greatest drummers of all time

Wow. So smooth and accurate.

All the Comments are great about this great drummer. I would add I love the way the hi hats go from quarter notes to eighth notes to mimicking the bass drum to sixteenth notes. Wow.

@joepool60

2 жыл бұрын

and clicks and splashes in the beg.

I was there! Great concert!

Dude is great!

Will always be one of my all time favorite Styx tracks. Thanks for sharing with us Todd...🥁🎵😊

Beautiful playing & sound! =D

So AWESOME

People ask me best show ever and I always say Styx at Starplex Dallas. ‘97. First time I saw Todd. It was flawless. Huge. Theatrical. Incredible players.

love it

Love it.

This was just awesome. Todd, you made my day. Thanks for the mood adjustment!

Amazing

Wow, amazing!

Absolute perfection ! Love to watch you play and thanks for all the great drumming !

I could listen to this over and over a thousand times!!!

Damn that was great! The video was awesome! Thanks Todd!

Excellent!!

Awesome, Todd! Very smooth and spot on!

I am learning that I need to enjoy my weaker side equally as I enjoy my stronger side when I listen to this. I am right handed but when I see drummers, they use right and left equally. Right and left footed is another conversation for another day or night. All I know is I need to look outside of my limited view.

Awesome thanks Todd 🥁

Fantástico Todd como siempre !!!

Sublime, just absolutely fantastic music and playing by a master at his craft. Also beautifully shiny cymbals! ✨🔦⚡️

Solid!!!! Dig those high hat “fill ins”🤙🤙😎😎

Awesome show in Austin tx this song is my favorite makes me cry gots lots of meaning hits right in the soul keep rockin and stay healthy the rest of the unzoom tour 🤘🤘

The left foot - brilliant. Splashes on 2 (ONLY! Not 4) during solos. 1/4s to 1/8s building with song. So musical.

The absolute best!

Simply put, extremely well done sir. You are all up in the pocket. I felt that playing in a deep way.

Was at the show and they rocked and Todd is absolutely one of the best to listen to and watch!

Wow Todd, just such a great solid BackBeat such impeccable timing just love how you make music with those drums!! 😀👍

My Favourite Styx song ... played by the master. Love it :)

I like his style very much. Massive sticks

I can watch Todd play all day

Todd, your mastery on a drumset is jaw dropping! You are awesome!!!!!!

Dallas got a treat that night!!! Man you hold your own!!! I saw so many of my influences in 4 minutes... Your technique, style, groove and service to the song is amazing!!! #flavors

Just rolled in from tonight’s show Greenville SC and just had to get another dose! Loverboy was a ice opener then Styx set the bar so very high that we couldn’t get much thru the REO set. What a pleasure to watch and listen to your playing tonight. I’ve been intimately familiar with the songs since the 70’s. Great night tonight!

Smooooth playing. Love how the bell hits on the ride cut thru. Great camera angle. 🥁

So good, Todd! The hi hat splashes are perfect.

I was there to witness the awesomeness !!

Incredible flow and very relaxed one of the best of all time 🥁🥁🥁

Such a technician!! Fantastic drummer!

Amazing nuance and detail. I first saw Mr Sucherman play with Styx on 9-21-1996 at the Rosemont Horizon and I have been a fan of what his drumming does for the music of Styx ever since.

Todd, I could watch you play for hours at a time!! So very much to appreciate and to learn from observation. We have some close mutual friends. Hopefully someday our paths will cross.

Todd...my favorite current drummer.

How does this guy only have 21k followers??

@barrydeyalsingh5450

2 ай бұрын

Exactly!!!!

You make it look so easy and natural, which is the mark of a musician vs someone who plays an instrument. Well done.

F*cking amazing, Todd!!

as a working drummer, todd has become my mentor

Very nice job there mate... Very nice!