Performance Spotlight #4: Keith Carlock

Exclusive Vic Firth performance clip featuring Keith Carlock!

We recently spent the day with KEITH CARLOCK (Sting, Steely Dan, John Mayer, etc) in the studio recording several grooves and solos in preparation for his upcoming clinic tour!

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[SteveToccoDrummer]

Unmistakable style.  Perfect technique and execution.  Like all the other "greats", I can only imagine how much time he spent practicing.

[rhythmista]

Love his kick drum sound.. It's like a punch in the gut every time...

[dariociccioni]

even though I'm a drummer myself, there are just a few drummers I can stand listening while they go solo for 6 minutes. Keith is one of them. I loved every second of this clip.

[waynedent]

I LOVE the way Keith tunes his drums. Sounds incredible!

[mauriziogoldoni]

It's a real pleasure when you meet a drummer who's not only has got great techique, but also sounds unique. (rhyme not intended)

[davidb]

Totally underrated of all the great drummers ..funky technique, creative, crazy awesome

[Mynameisnumber]

This man is taking me on a groove adventure!

[jeraldcuccurullo]

The most original amazing player in decades!!

[sanityinaseaofmadness]

This is an old clip, and I never get tired of watching it.

So much technique. So much groove...

[Mikimikey]

What a great musical drummer ! It changes it gives fresh air ! Fed up with machine drummers i like the human touch and there we are...eventually !

[J.Chapman-Drums]

This guy is one of those drummers that I could listen to all day and never get bored of. His playing and sound is incredibly musical. Tasty and groovy!

[blica]

i love his drum sound..open and resonating !!..the fact that he does NOT mute his kick with any dampening makes the sound that much more sweeter, the way drums are supposed to sound..

[desiredflowmusic]

What a wonderful gift. Whoever taught a young Keith his basics did a fine job, but what Keith is able to do with them is just inspirational!

[stephenlandry]

What a sweet groove & that Bass sound

[RandyHanley]

His sound is so unique and amazing. Chops = KILLER.

[UWB]

Keith is amazing. And his kit sounds great, too. Love that snare drum, nice and crisp !

[BJD]

I'm a real Vinnie Colaiuta fan, but Keith has such an original style & jazz finesse with power - one of the best !!!

[Zenony]

Simply wonderful!!
Bravo Carlock, veramente!!

[coreybondurant]

Such creative and musical playing!  Keith is so unique - simply awesome!  Thanks for sharing!

[blica]

Love Keith Carlock...He's my one of my new favorites...His sound, his unique playing, and his groove...All the elements that EVERY drummer should strive to become .