DESCENDENTS' Drum Rundown with Bill Stevenson

Punk drumming icon Bill Stevenson sits down to chat with host Jarrad James about what inspired his earliest days with Descendents, his time with Black Flag and ALL, and the gear he uses to celebrate the records that shaped the sound of punk to come!

00:00 Intro
00:49 Tour Kit Preferences || 14'' 18'' 20''
1:47 DW Collector's Series Metal Snare Drum
02:34 Zildjian A Custom Cymbals || 19'' 19'' 20" 18" Medium/Medium Thin
07:28 Kick Pedal
09:30 Inspiration
19:05 ProMark Forward 747 Drum Sticks
22:43 Revisiting Descendents' Earliest Years

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[floorpunch]

We honestly owe this dude so much. He has devoted his life to what we now call pop punk music. So glad he is still out doing it

[AnodyneHipsterInfluencer]

For anyone who doesn't already know and is curious, this man is a _fantastic_ recording engineer who has made many incredible records at his studio that he mentioned, "The Blasting Room." The amount of incredible, generational, inspirational records this guy has been a part of making in one way or another is impressive to say the least.

[CaptainBlueSam]

So happy to see Bill playing after all he's been through in the last 15 years!

[Kettlebell_Drums]

He's drumming creativity with ALL, blows every other project out of the park. Bill is a treasure

[andrewpappas]

One of the absolute GOAts of punk drummers, man

[daneshi]

Bill is a beautiful Human being - listening to him talk about everything in such friendly and open ways made me smile.

[jasonshort]

Oh man, so much respect to Bill. His playing on those Black Flag records is huge to me.

[jamiemcparland]

Love seeing Bill be recognized as such an important drummer!

[nickfilipow]

About 15 years ago. I went to an ALL show in Columbus, Ohio. Hung out with the whole band for a couple hours after the show and they were some of the coolest and nicest people I've ever met. We owe Bill and company so much for the music they gave the world.

[benjaminjames]

‘All’ hail king Bill! A living god if there ever was one!!! Great content 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[scottjohnson]

It’s amazing that he is still carrying on after what’s he been through. A very courageous guy that keeps keeping on….he’s very blessed to be able to still do what he loves at 63

[jongallardo]

I saw the descendants documentary “film age” recently and have nothing but the upmost respect and love for Bill ! What a trooper and a talented man

[jayburd]

Blasting room and his work with Only Crime. Absolutely incredible. The Decsendants are dope aswell

[hardfer]

He is a absolute hero for me. Just love every beat of this dude. Amazing Interview. Thanx!

[ronjon]

I love how he has his kit set up. Bill Stevenson the master.

[mezdrums]

Refreshingly original, unconventional and inspiring. This guy approaches drumming and music as an absolute artist with a concept ❤

[Pis]

Honestly, bless him for his admissions of where he might lack as a drummer.. This man is truly a beast and has influenced my world so intensely, but to be able to say how he feels he lacks, like double bass, but to still not just knock it simply because it's not something he utilizes.

[skateordie]

"I like playing more curvy"

Gonna be using this line from now on haha. I agree, some drummers tend to stick just to timekeeping and forgetting that the drums are an instrument in themselves as well. Bill is a consummate professional, great video.

[randomstuffproductions]

Finally showing some love to the goat himself Bill FUCKING Stevenson

[dalekayine]

What a cool, down to earth and subtly hilarious guy! This was great!