Terry Bozzio breaks down the drum beat of 'U.S. Drag' by Missing Persons

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[LS-kift]

Terry Bozzio is a really great drummer. He never got the recognition that he deserved. Missing Persons was a very cool band back in the day.

[maxcohen]

U.S. Drag is such an underrated tune. I hate that so many people wrote off Missing Persons as an 80s short-lived pop band without appreciating the backbone of all that talent.

[TonyTheBassPlayer]

I never knew Terry could explain things as well as he does. He would be an incredibly gifted teacher.

[BamBam_PDX]

“You Keep A-Knockin” by Little Richard is the song he’s referring to that was the inspiration for Zeppelin’s “Rock and Roll”

[j.d.]

Terry is one the greatest teacher's of all time what a genius

[FusionHowie]

Hell yea~ I had the Roto toms mounted with clamps, and the two China cymbals mounted in my face, im almost 60 and to this day I still use the Bozzio fills quite often. Terry Bozzio never received his credit, it sucks! Spring Session M is a very important drummers' album. Perfect explanation from Terry . THANK YOU for posting this ! Peace from Detroit MI.

[johnk]

First time I saw Terry Bozzio was with Frank Zappa, I remember thinking who the heck was this guy? Great drummer, Then a few years later a friend turned me on to the Missing person's EP, ah ha ! I know this drummer! You can always tell it's Terry on the drums. The Electric drum set he toured with on the ryme & reason tour! So f ing cool! Incredible drummer! Love Missing Person's! Thanks for posting this.

[tomtompkins]

I had the pleasure of meeting and having dinner with Terry years ago when he was in town for a drum clinic. What a gentle, gentle soul and a monster drummer. He was as nice as could be, but transformed into a beast behind the kit. He was awe inspiring.

[WarhawkBeyond]

I've been a loyal fan of Terry Bozzio for many years, he is a true master of his craft and a thinking man's drummer, he doesn't just "play" drums, he plays it as an actual instrument and can generate so many different sounds from his kit but does it in such a musical fashion that it draws you in. Loved his work with UK, Jeff Beck and Zappa. One of the true legends of drumming

[billr]

If you want your mind blown check out the song 'Carry No Cross' by UK. Talk about beat displacement. Be sure to listen through to the end. The synth solo and drum beat Terry has going is just amazing

[reneg]

One thing is to be able to play this and it's another to write it. So eccentric.

[jimgorycki]

The influence of zappa progressive rock mixed with new wave made missing person one of the best 80s bands of all time

[zoohuman]

Your one of the most original drummers and Einstein with drum knowledge. 🙌

[METALFANEVS]

A true master of his craft here. Now off to the Missing Persons US Festival performance, totally legendary set.

[timreardon]

The drum part to Clandestine People is also amazing. It's on the Rhyme and Reason album.

[GretchenNGould]

I'm a guitar player, but I really like the way that you are concise on breaking the beats down and the notes . It gave me some clarity, thanks Terry!

[mrtee]

Pots and pans Bozzio's the man ! Jammed out to 'Noticeable One' just last-night, , , Thank you Sir...

[davidsayegh]

Big fan of Missing Persons, so this is great.

[j.wilcox]

I love the way he approaches the drums, not as just something to keep time, but as a musical instrument. His playing always blows my mind.

[newhorizonsforfifty]

This is what makes this song a standout among the songs on this album.