Terry Bozzio - Djon Don (Drum Solo 2001)

Drummer Terry Bozzio is one of the highlights from our archive. We had to move to the big studio for the recording, because he had brought so much percussion and also wanted to use it. Bozzio is an enigmatic, evocative, and engaging musician whose instrument just happens to be the drums. He played with Frank Zappa, who wrote “the black page” for him, with UK, Jeff Beck, Thin Lizzy and The Missing Persons together with his wife Dale Bozzio.
We remember his solo performance as a unique, dynamic, melodic and orchestral event. Amazing how he could accompany himself on the drumset: Bass (drum) note patterns and at the same time a melodic solo on top. Terry Bozzio is a true storyteller on his set.

Broadcast: April 8th 2001
This video was recorded in Studio Plantage in Amsterdam for VPRO Reiziger in Muziek, predecessor of VPRO Vrije Geluiden: music program made by the Dutch public broadcast organization VPRO

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[metrodrumstv]

Master musician. Sounds like an entire group of Tibetan monks having a jam.

[selwynkatz]

This drummer's unusual doublebass drum groove is most consistent.... coupled with his hand solo proves phenomenal independence of hands and feet. You don't see many drummers with this skill. Any drummer worth his salt would know that. Indeed major respects to him....and sad for all the trollers here. That's one for Terry Bozzia.

[siemydi]

terry Bozzio, genius of the drums
This composition is pure art, It has power and sophistication

[le_th_]

I don't even have the words to describe what I just saw and heard. Impressive.

[knotshardly]

Terry Bozzio's approach to drumming and kit set-up seems to evolve in the direction of making the drum set a melodic instrument. One thing for certain he is one of the most innovative modern drummers I've listened to.

[productofbelgium]

This is not a solo, this is art & music in itself !

[DailyFrankPeter]

Jesus.... his base drums have their own base drums. :0

[EvanBiser]

The pattern he’s playing with his feet is so consistent it sounds like an entire ensemble

[jeraldcuccurullo]

Most original musical drummer ever! I would know he taught me back in 1980 to 82, then went on tour with Terry and getting to watch and learnn so much! He's also the best teacher! Love his style and utter heart when he pounds his drums! !!!

[DavidIancu]

My favourite drummer. This is how drums should be played. Not only rythm... but also melody :)

[godbluffvdgg]

Wetton, Zappa and Jobson gave direction to Terry's need for percussive meandering...:) His work in both bands is extraordinary.

[stretchhfab]

This guy makes me realize that with all the years of playing and learning I’ve done. I’m still so inside the box with how I think about music. Even with all the jazz playing, metal, fusion, marching band. All that. There is still so much to learn and experience. And I’m 42 now.... damn I feel old

[robsonneveld]

I was there, operated one of the camera’s and it was magic!

[itikutok]

The Black Light Syndrome album absolutely blew my mind.. I knew all his fills by heart. Such a big influence on me.

[teddys]

Amazing independence and I just love the way he’s tryna get loose with that left shoulder movement. Such a pure and honest expression of his personality thru music! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 BEAST!!!!

[robertpatterson]

What can I say about Terry that hasn’t already been said. He is in a league of his own, one of the best of the best .

[louiscarrillo]

brilliant . just brilliant. i could listen to Terrys compositions all day . what a visionary. in these times an absolute relief to hear his music. its pure energy and emotion.

[chriscarney]

I am watching drumming by Bozzio from 20 years ago to still fine inspiration and be inspired. MIND BLOWN

[robmiller]

Terry is one of the greats of our time. He is such a beast. Baby Snakes

[Another_Broke_Musician]

My favorite drummer for 30 years. And this has got to be one my favorite of his solo pieces. Thanks for posting!