Jimmy Chamberlin / The Smashing Pumpkins: Doomsday Clock | Remo

Jimmy Chamberlin with Smashing Pumpkins on Emperor Coated & Clear, and Controlled Sound Clear, soundchecking "Doomsday Clock" at FivePoint Amphitheater in Irvine, California during The World is a Vampire Tour.

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[vonsigler]

Long after Jimmy leaves this Earth, that left foot will still be tapping out eighth notes.

[Keepgrinding]

My respect for Jimmy went up even higher when he was asked in a recent interview what his typical day is. He mentioned he goes to drum lessons (jazz). He’s all about getting better at his craft. Nothing but respect sir.

[oohkumar]

Doesn’t waste an ounce of energy. Just beautiful to watch.

[toothybj]

Jimmy’s a drumming god.
Should have had way more recognition.

[adamcoe]

there's something really satisfying about a guy with an incredible pocket playing a washy (remote) hat with his right hand but also doing the 8th note hats with his foot. there are very, very few drummers I can think of that have the economy of movement that Chamberlin has, and there is no one on the planet who can play with as much power while seemingly barely moving his arms. a lot of guys spend twice the energy to get half the effect.

[the_camera_eye_]

the drummer's drummer. what a legend.

[jofujenkins]

I just want to thank whoever shot this video that day, in this manner. You made an outstanding clinic video for aspiring drummers to watch and take notes on. This really gives you insight on his ergonomic approach, body movement, posture, etc. It also shows that you can play “loud” without having to beat the shit out the drums.

[Ulrich_von_Jungingen]

Like Stewart Copeland in the Police, Jimmy's drumming was a much larger part of the noise of Smashing Pumpkins than most groups. Both these guys made drumming a real part of the music.

[simonharwood]

First... that might be the most beautiful drum kit I've ever seen.

Second... the connection between Billy and Jimmy is absolute musical perfection. As I watched this, the guitars and the vocals were fully playing in my brain. They have the perfect musical partnership, jimmy understands exactly what the song needs at every moment. Even when his fills are busy as hell they never get in the way; quite the opposite, just elevating it. Amazing.

[elroyblackbean]

So cool that even though he had those powerful crash hits, when he switched to the ride, it was so controlled and light. Everything he's doing is measured and intentional.

[whaleshark]

Those hi-hat bites at 2:52 like it's nothing. Jimmy is the king.

[MrAngryTwinkie]

Love his underlying swing, what an incredible touch and feel this guy has!

[ChuckHipolitho]

What a view he has every night. Jimmy is a monster, so elegant. His left foot always got me.

[UNCRLS]

The first time I heard Jimmy was on "Everlasting Gaze" from the album "Machina". I couldn't believe that someone could be so good on the drums and when I looked up who it was, he was already a very respected person in the music world. I follow his career to this day. It's nice to know that "drum doctors" still exist.
Thx fot the upload!
👍

[johncameron]

So refreshing that he’s not muffling the voice out of his snare. Let those rimshots ring!

[Xtracheesed]

lots of drummers do the left foot thing, but there is just something about the way Jimmy does it. tried to figure out what it is and all I can come up with is it's metronomic without sounding metronomic. thanks for the inspiration man.

[SkyManagerNYC]

Jimmy wailing down on the drums! Love his drumming on Zeitgeist

[NineInchRuiner]

The left foot on hihat / Ticking in my heart / My left foot on the hat / Will it ever stop?

[michaelnapoleoni]

Jimmy will always be the king 👑 of single stroke rolls.

[gulagz]

I love the way he plays time. It's a beautiful feel.