This week’s guest is Randy Cooke. I certainly fluff him up at the beginning of our interview, but Randy just has everything you’d want in a drummer playing behind you. He is SO song focused and, as he states, “…It’s not about playing more things; it’s about playing the right thing”. His resume includes playing for Ringo Starr, Mick Jagger, Alanis Morissette, Dave Stewart, Kelly Clarkson…and believe me…many many more. Keeping with the theme of this season, Randy breaks down the top drumming moments that shaped his style. Cheeeeers.
Song: Chuck E’s In Love
Artist/Band: Rickie Lee Jones
Drummer: Steve Gadd
Song: Walking On The Moon
Artist/Band: The Police
Drummer: Stewart Copeland
Song: Fool In The Rain
Artist/Band: Led Zeppelin
Drummer: John Bonham
Song: Diamonds and Pearls
Artist/Band: Prince
Drummer: Michael Bland
Song: Sexy M.F.
Artist/Band: Prince
Drummer: Michael Bland
Song: 777-9311
Artist/Band: The Time
Drummer: LinnDrum
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