Steve Smith shows Rhythm magazine some chops

Steve Smith takes time out ahead of his World's Greatest Drummer performance to share a few Buddy Rich inspired chops with Rhythm

[tolook]

I love Steve Smith. Easily one of the most underrated drummers in the history of popular music. This genius has played everything from arena rock to intimate jazz. If you are unfamiliar with his instructional dvds, I HIGHLY recommend them. You cannot help to be a better drummer for it. Thanks, Steve. You're one of the very best!

[rdefabri]

This guy sounds better on a practice pad than I do on a full kit!!!

[DaniloO]

Steve Smith is an absolute drum master. I love the way he plays a tempo in sick speed with a calm expression, make it looks so easy.

[waqqodonkey]

he made me get up & practice my rudiments!! 

[tonydir]

Steve is probably in my 10 top drummers of all time, always very fun to watch, great musicality, great chops and always educating

[rocktonmusikschule]

He is fantastic drummer and musician. I believe Steve is a nice human being. 🎶🎶

[BHAKTIBROPHY]

Saw Steve live two times.
One thing I've always loved about him is his passion.
He just loves playing those drums...and he continually pushes himself. Quite an inspiration.

[joecaroselli]

What I love about Steve Smith is that here he showing a jazz approach and has incredible chops, but he could also rock his butt off as evidenced by the performances with the ROCK groups for whom he played. That's the sign of an amazing "all around drummer." I have tremendous respect for Steve.

[KONAMAN]

ludicrously superb technician - he's a monster

[johnz]

Anyone in this class of drumming has my greatest admiration. There is no best, but many inspiring greats today. I'm indebted to all of them for keeping me beyond humble and motivated. It's incredibly fun watching what people with discipline, talent and practice are able to do!

[Durwood]

Absolutely mesmerizing. The speed, timing, and consistency is almost supernatural.

[KONAMAN]

I mean how easy does he make this look! And no apparent effort. Genius.

[johnbreedlove]

Steve puts the diddle in the middle. What a legend. Always a Journey fan but his skills are far more than what paid all the bills.

[igottheblues]

He's one drummer I never get tired of watching...

[richdefazio]

Steve, I love the way you play, and I love your drumming lifestyle. You give insight with generosity that I wish all drummers had. You have brought us a lot of great music! Thank you

[rhythmfield]

Speed Smith — always stays relaxed, keeps his sense of humor and knows he’s a bad cat !

[Drumsarefun]

Steve is such a talented musician! and one of my top favourite drummers out there :D

[MarkDuffyPhotography]

My all time favourite drummer. Flawless playing, playing in extreme ease, his playing and technique is always so fluid

[daviddebuhr]

Every time I think I'm getting good at paradiddle exercises, I come back to watch this and get my ego in check. He is so relaxed and conversational while he is doing this! Really fun to watch...

[Jimdidit]

Biggest influence, thanks for the inspiration