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The Police drummer Stewart Copeland answers the internet’s burning questions about playing the drums. What is the most difficult song to drum? What’s the best way for a beginner to learn how to drum fill? Who’s the best drummer he’s ever seen live? Stewart answers all these questions and much, much more! Available in three…

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The Police drummer Stewart Copeland answers the internet’s burning questions about playing the drums. What is the most difficult song to drum? What’s the best way for a beginner to learn how to drum fill? Who’s the best drummer he’s ever seen live? Stewart answers all these questions and much, much more!

Available in three distinct, deluxe editions, Stewart Copelands Police Diaries is now available.

Director: Justin Wolfson
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Talent: Stewart Copeland
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219 Comments

  1. Thomas Bell

    November 20, 2023 at 6:39 pm

    My favorite drummer and my favorite character among musicians. One gets the impression that Stewart has rarely been gnawed by self-doubt.

  2. FunkyDrumm3r

    November 20, 2023 at 6:39 pm

    What a Legend

  3. james ewanchook

    November 20, 2023 at 6:41 pm

    This fellow, Charlie Watts, and John Densmore, are among my favourites! How entertaining is Stuart.

  4. Jay Ramsey

    November 20, 2023 at 6:50 pm

    2:39
    Slow is smooth and smooth is fast

  5. PJB

    November 20, 2023 at 6:52 pm

    Stewarts the Man 🤘

  6. Game boi 20

    November 20, 2023 at 6:53 pm

    i descovor him when he compose video game OST’s

  7. Quadblaster

    November 20, 2023 at 6:54 pm

    His setup is so ergonomically pleasing. I absolutely love it.

  8. Jimmy Nuisance

    November 20, 2023 at 6:58 pm

    Love this guy. Great drummer, great dude. Gotta love musicians.

  9. Anthony Corbi

    November 20, 2023 at 6:59 pm

    Stewart effing rules!!

  10. Alfie Buxton

    November 20, 2023 at 7:05 pm

    I’ve never been so excited for a video in my life. So good!

  11. cybhunter007

    November 20, 2023 at 7:11 pm

    If Wired hosted Copeland, are we going to have the opportunity to ask Andy Summers any music related questions?

    As a side note; you get definity feel the pocket in Be My Girl (the 1979 live in Boston Version); the lead in with Summer’s Guitar playing and Copeland jumping in with the drums is stellar

  12. Martin

    November 20, 2023 at 7:11 pm

    what a wonderful and perfectly witted, cool and intellectual human.

  13. Bryce V

    November 20, 2023 at 7:19 pm

    Stewaaaaaaaart

  14. Keith Woodcrest

    November 20, 2023 at 7:21 pm

    Makes me endlessly happy to see Stewart getting some attention and to hear him say such nice things about Taylor Hawkins and Joey Jordison, knowing that they both cited him as a major influence to their playing

  15. UkroNazis_Started_The_War_Nov.2013_before_Ru_Came

    November 20, 2023 at 7:21 pm

    ok

  16. Memyke

    November 20, 2023 at 7:28 pm

    “This is polyrhythm” then my head exploded!!!!!!

  17. Samir Ait-Kaci

    November 20, 2023 at 7:31 pm

    Duuuude this is exactly what the world needed

  18. Dreggs Benedict

    November 20, 2023 at 7:34 pm

    This guy is the best part of the Police IMO.

  19. StoriesofmyStrife

    November 20, 2023 at 7:40 pm

    As a long-time fan of the ‘Wired _____ Support’ videos and a longer-time drummer, I fully endorse this episode and all of its content.

  20. Grandmont Productions

    November 20, 2023 at 7:41 pm

    He is right though!!!

  21. Shamsulazhar

    November 20, 2023 at 7:47 pm

    Yep, he is the reason why The Police’s songs are difficult to play

  22. J

    November 20, 2023 at 7:47 pm

    So cool 🎉. 👍🤪🏳️‍🌈

  23. Patrick Williamson

    November 20, 2023 at 7:50 pm

    I’d say that the only reason that buddy rich song is difficult is because it’s impossible to replicate his style. Personally I don’t think he’s nearly as good as many session drummers today or was even the best drummers and would arguably say there are more difficult songs to play. Terry Bozzio – The Black Page IMO is way more difficult and solely a drum piece too instead of some flashy BS that Buddy did. Sorry Stewart, you’re a great drummer but you have a bad take on this one and need to stop living in the past

  24. Em

    November 20, 2023 at 8:09 pm

    people sleep on ringo so much

  25. oldcowbb

    November 20, 2023 at 8:10 pm

    i don’t know who he is, but i like him already

  26. Michele Amoruso

    November 21, 2023 at 6:02 pm

    if I have the chance to meet Stew one day, I’ll give him a hug that will last forever.

  27. Rolo Duarte

    November 21, 2023 at 6:05 pm

    This was so cool!

  28. Rob Zambrana

    November 21, 2023 at 6:06 pm

    Geez, I love Stewart.

  29. John Glover

    November 21, 2023 at 6:25 pm

    Stewart is not just a legend, he’s also crazily entertaining to listen to & watch! He’s a loveable character, almost a stand up comic, without even trying to be.
    Like The Beatles without Ringo, The Police would be nearly nothing without Stewart.

    Loved this video! Want *MORE* 😇

  30. Thomas J

    November 21, 2023 at 6:26 pm

    Stewart Copeland’s side hustle: Berating his hoyty-toyty, bass playing singer with tongue planted firmly in-cheek and a smile sincere enough to reassure everyone he’d lay down in traffic to protect him. I love this band so much.

  31. Rogifan

    November 21, 2023 at 6:27 pm

    Did he really say Taylor Hawkins, Charlie Watts and Ringo Starr had no chops?

  32. tripencrypt

    November 21, 2023 at 6:35 pm

    Thanks Stewart! Say hello to Andy and Gordo for me, lol.

  33. Luiz Ebert

    November 21, 2023 at 6:41 pm

    Did Sting really called him? That’s my question 😂

  34. Deft Esoterica

    November 21, 2023 at 6:47 pm

    I am so impressed with Stewart. I play avante-garde jazz-type drums and really never got to know his drums BUT this guy clearly knows what’s up. We are now bros.

  35. k

    November 21, 2023 at 6:50 pm

    Stewart’s awesome… the police are awesome… a shame they couldn’t stay together longer… the power of the policy’s power trio punk, reggae, jazz is awesome!

  36. Absolute Bangers

    November 21, 2023 at 6:52 pm

    I could listen to Stewart talk about drums all day, he is one of my all time favourite drummers. I’m also glad he spoke about the beast behind the kit that was Joey Jordison, one of the first people to get me interested in metal music!

  37. Sky

    November 21, 2023 at 6:53 pm

    Stewart, you’re my favorite old man in the world! I am so so fortunate to have hear your music since i was young. You’re such an inspiration to me. Thank you for existing.

  38. Harry Superorganism

    November 21, 2023 at 7:09 pm

    “A lot of drummers I really like that aren’t famous names”…names Ringo Starr, Taylor Hawkins and Charlie Watts 🤔🤔

  39. USMC13

    November 21, 2023 at 7:14 pm

    After I had been playing for a while I realized I was able to hear the drummer easily in music I was listening to.

  40. Freaksnake

    November 21, 2023 at 7:17 pm

    Stewart. It’s time to come back. Get a drum channel or something just be a something again.

  41. Mike80528

    November 21, 2023 at 7:19 pm

    “Odd time signatures are like a hiccup”

    Neil Peart’s spirit – here, hold my beer, eh!

  42. Kurt Moore

    November 21, 2023 at 7:26 pm

    I’m a member of the the Mitch Mitchell fan club.

  43. Chris Gundersen

    November 21, 2023 at 7:30 pm

    Oh my gosh, what an amazing teacher! But I didn’t realize that this was for a Junior High class, which makes it even more priceless 🙂 thanks Stewart!!!

  44. M I

    November 21, 2023 at 7:41 pm

    Copeland looks like he’s having the time of his life, all the time.

  45. Guy Incogneto

    November 21, 2023 at 7:47 pm

    Stewart and Adam Savage should do a Mythbusters Drumming edition. Even Stewarts speech mannerisms are SO close to Savages, it would be quite entertaining.

  46. astralpx

    November 21, 2023 at 7:50 pm

    Had no idea he is so authentic, and genuine, love it.

  47. djn48

    November 21, 2023 at 7:53 pm

    Best odd time signatures? Anything played by Danny Carey. That dude can put groove into anything, no matter what time signature it’s in.

  48. Roy Rice

    November 21, 2023 at 8:02 pm

    Better talk to Ringo Starr. 🥁🥁🥁

  49. Skogen Hevner

    November 21, 2023 at 8:04 pm

    What a legend

  50. Bowling.Videos

    November 21, 2023 at 8:26 pm

    My absolute favorite drummer out there. There needs to be more content of him and more stories to tell. One of the most talented and fun people I’ve ever seen!

  51. Carlos Nunez

    November 22, 2023 at 11:43 pm

    On top of being one of the best drummers I’ve ever heard, he is just soooooo charismatic !

  52. Robert Cole

    November 22, 2023 at 11:48 pm

    don’t stop believing is a perfect example. the chorus is 8bpm faster than the verses. and it needs to be or it would feel wrong. clicks have their place, and they also have places where they don’t belong.

  53. Kenneth Chapman

    November 23, 2023 at 1:14 am

    The drummer of my favorite rock band of all time. Couldn’t click fast enough! Personally the #10 rank on Rolling Stone’s list of 100 best drummers is low in my opinion.

  54. IvyLeather

    November 23, 2023 at 2:36 am

    Also famous for composing the soundtrack for Spyro the Dragon 1 – 3.

  55. Jason Lax

    November 23, 2023 at 4:09 am

    Yes it matters the biggest tip i got on holding the stick wich improved my playing like crazy is the thumb never leaves the stick no matter what

  56. Samuel Holden

    November 23, 2023 at 5:44 am

    What a great video, drumming legend.

  57. Anil Achar

    November 23, 2023 at 5:52 am

    1:44 You said it!
    Now, keep coming back at least once a year, Stewart! – You need to keep those young ‘uns on a tight leash!

  58. Adrian Trusca

    November 23, 2023 at 7:40 am

    Great satanic brutal death metal drummer. His blast beats are intense. Go together well with the singer’s growls.

  59. iOne T

    November 23, 2023 at 7:45 am

    Invite him more, please!!

  60. KLEFUS MCDONALD

    November 23, 2023 at 7:57 am

    When Copeland suddenly gave Joey Jordison props, my heart skipped a beat, and began to tear up. RIP Joey.

  61. Common Man

    November 23, 2023 at 9:12 am

    As I said before, Stewart can hit the snare harder with traditional grip than most drummers can hit with a match grip. It is mind blowing the power created by him that way. Just an observation.

  62. richard bell

    November 23, 2023 at 9:47 am

    As soon as someone criticises a musician for not being ostentatious enough, I know they’re a gobsh¡†e.

  63. Flea

    November 23, 2023 at 9:55 am

    Please do more of these drumming ones!!

  64. Ishmam Ahmed

    November 23, 2023 at 11:42 am

    What a guy for showing respect to newer generations instead of pointing some random sh*t as an excuse. Average newer generation of musicians have both feel and technique leagues above average musicians 20-30 years ago. Of course I will never dispute having some insanely good older musicians like Steve himself who you just can’t compare newer musicians with

  65. Faris Anwar

    November 23, 2023 at 11:43 am

    Stewart Copeland is my 2nd favorite drummer and i could listen to him talk for hours

  66. Steve Alford

    November 23, 2023 at 11:45 am

    I’m into early Thrusting Pudenda myself, now there’s a great drummer!

  67. James Heath

    November 23, 2023 at 1:03 pm

    Fantastic drummer

  68. WeArePharmers

    November 23, 2023 at 2:04 pm

    Still blows my mind how he composed the score for the Spyro series, those are some of my fondest childhood memories. Thanks, Stewart!

  69. Billy Ponzio Jazz

    November 23, 2023 at 3:31 pm

    Fantastic! A lot of humor, irreverence and wisdom together. A drum genius!

  70. Nathan Shietze

    November 23, 2023 at 3:44 pm

    This guy was born to teach. His enthusiasm oozes out of him ❤

  71. Byzo

    November 23, 2023 at 3:58 pm

    what drum kit is he using here? also what is the finish of it?

  72. Jamie Blackmore

    November 23, 2023 at 5:19 pm

    And this is why Stuart Copeland was the coolest guy in the Police, and then Andy Summers

  73. madmike madmike

    November 23, 2023 at 5:19 pm

    Alan White was the session drummer for love me do.

  74. paul bennett

    November 23, 2023 at 5:48 pm

    Brilliant video always loved Stuart copeland 1 of my idols, he’s so naturally brilliant at presenting and soo funny, good job

  75. Banda Tratata

    November 23, 2023 at 8:19 pm

    Oh man, its like meeting with a good friend

  76. ObeseChess

    November 24, 2023 at 1:10 am

    I never thought I’d see Stewart Copeland gushing about Joey Jordison. What a cool thing to have witnessed.

  77. KCJC

    November 24, 2023 at 1:36 am

    Easily one of the most overlooked drummers imo

  78. Saul Villalobos

    November 24, 2023 at 2:50 am

    One of the greatest drummers of all time: that should have been a profesor ! Lol love you stew! 🥁🐐

  79. Nyarlath_Hunters

    November 24, 2023 at 2:57 am

    Stewart Copeland is just sooo good

  80. Mongrello Yawne

    November 24, 2023 at 3:05 am

    Re. odd metres. Check out Nonagon Infinity by King Gizzard. 5, 7, 9, 11s abound. With no stilting stop/start. Pls pass this on to Mr Copeland.

  81. Shishir Prasad

    November 24, 2023 at 4:45 am

    Wow 🎉

  82. Artur X

    November 24, 2023 at 8:11 am

    I stopped watching this video when the drummer said f— and sh–. Swearing is kind of lame. However, the drummer is super professional, super witty and super eloquent – a great musician and a brilliant conversationalist.

    • Austin Danquer

      November 24, 2023 at 10:09 am

      its stewart copeland u have to let it slide

  83. MugMugMug

    November 24, 2023 at 10:04 am

    He’s a commedic genius

  84. Austin Danquer

    November 24, 2023 at 10:08 am

    i wasnt expecting him to drop the f bomb💀

  85. Rob Baker

    November 24, 2023 at 10:16 am

    Engaging, quick-witted and the best drummer of all time. Cool dude.

  86. fknmel

    November 24, 2023 at 10:35 am

    oh im so in love with this man, what a human!

  87. Caleb Horvath

    November 24, 2023 at 10:58 am

    Have Danny Elfman on please.

  88. Guitarzen

    November 24, 2023 at 11:21 am

    Copeland is always personable, has interesting ideas, not always right, and can play near anything.

  89. EM176

    November 24, 2023 at 11:51 am

    Fantastic drummer and bloke too.

  90. Jonathan Payeur

    November 24, 2023 at 1:21 pm

    Can you imagine the amount of raw talent that was inside The Police? It had to implode on itself.

  91. Johnny

    November 24, 2023 at 1:48 pm

    Don’t use the Lords name in vain

  92. gxlden

    November 24, 2023 at 1:50 pm

    PLEASE INTERVIEW TAYLOR ZAKHAR PEREZ AND NICHOLAS GALITZINE TOGETHER 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  93. TheKoderius

    November 24, 2023 at 4:58 pm

    This guy oozes intelligentsia on drums and off drums

  94. Invox

    November 24, 2023 at 5:00 pm

    The knowlegde, the age and the passion… These are the best type of support guest.

  95. shotgunbliss

    November 24, 2023 at 5:14 pm

    One word sums this up, MORE…… PLEASE!!!

  96. Dennis Sandoval

    November 24, 2023 at 5:39 pm

    Mr. Copeland is right on about Joey. Absolutely

  97. Michael Howard

    November 24, 2023 at 6:03 pm

    never heard him play metal beats like that before

  98. ben campbell

    November 24, 2023 at 6:35 pm

    Maybe the best episode in this series so far. Legen. Dary.

  99. Abriel Robertsson

    November 24, 2023 at 6:41 pm

    It’s so nice listening to one of the greatest drummers ever give so much props to Joey Jordison and metal music in general. He’s awesome.

  100. Jose Ailton

    November 24, 2023 at 8:05 pm

    Copeland the Legend , amazing drummer!!!!!!

  101. Rockgod

    November 24, 2023 at 11:51 pm

    0:00
    “Hey Stewart. I’m making a song for the next Arcane season. You and Andy wanna help?”

  102. JPG 503

    November 25, 2023 at 12:04 am

    Thank you Stewart. love hearing your takes.

  103. Arc Sine

    November 25, 2023 at 1:12 am

    Legendary drummer.

  104. Sean

    November 25, 2023 at 1:57 am

    So your calling on Jesus christ stewart about time

  105. 𝔹𝔸𝕊𝔸𝕎ℝÜℂ𝕂𝔼

    November 25, 2023 at 2:00 am

    what, Jordison? Has Stewart never heard of Virgil Donati or Pete Sandoval? ))) Man those pop metal bands do mess with people’s tastes))))

  106. Julian Ball

    November 25, 2023 at 2:08 am

    The Spyro soundtrack is so amazing I wish someone asked about it!

  107. Handy Boen

    November 25, 2023 at 2:13 am

    Hi Steward…You are one of the living legend & among the most influential musicians to me 😊

  108. CoLD_CHiMP

    November 25, 2023 at 2:21 am

    Im so glad im not the only one whos brain just turns off when trying to do odd time signatures

  109. raythackston1960

    November 25, 2023 at 2:29 am

    No it doesn’t.

  110. Kj

    November 25, 2023 at 3:36 am

    One of the most brilliantly talented and coolest human beings alive on the planet, he should be way more
    Famous for his drumming period.

  111. Medalion

    November 25, 2023 at 4:44 am

    If I ever take up drums more serious, Stewart Copeland is definitely going to be one of my inspirations

  112. superbrian113

    November 25, 2023 at 8:32 am

    -just one word: Thank you.

  113. Steve Pompei

    November 25, 2023 at 9:19 am

    Growing up i loved the police, always had headphones on playing along to them on drums, got into a band with a guitarist who was on same page, nobody I knew thought copeland was very good, they weren’t police fans, seems nowadays, decades later lots of people now get it.

  114. David Dahlberg

    November 25, 2023 at 10:20 am

    3:01

  115. Don Bassette

    November 25, 2023 at 11:08 am

    Starting off with blaspheming the name of God and publishing it says a lot about Copeland and your channel.

  116. Amin Yakunda

    November 25, 2023 at 11:43 am

    The Rolling Stones are a great example of “playing in the pocket”. Beast of Burden comes to my mind, btw.

  117. Flavio Cecchini

    November 25, 2023 at 11:51 am

    Does Copeland have a YT channel or podcast?

  118. Klowdz

    November 25, 2023 at 11:55 am

    3:06

  119. Andrew Kaiser

    November 25, 2023 at 12:09 pm

    Dang, Pete Best crushed…AGAIN! Poor Pete!

  120. Larrybirdsshortsss

    November 25, 2023 at 12:52 pm

    Such an amazing musician. The Police are untouchable

  121. Chris Fleming

    November 25, 2023 at 4:02 pm

    One of my favorite drummers.

  122. ak2112

    November 25, 2023 at 4:04 pm

    Loved him being straight about tempo… having seen him absolutely SPEED when playing songs with The Doors.

  123. Seamus Burke

    November 25, 2023 at 6:27 pm

    I’d argue the best version of “Love Me Do” is the tambourine version, because it showed what Ringo could do with such a limitation.

  124. Philip Hart

    November 25, 2023 at 7:04 pm

    Legend

  125. Hakaishin0

    November 25, 2023 at 8:24 pm

    6:58 Stewart shouted out the GOAT himself. RIP Joey

  126. Sir Foop A.K.A Jorah Joestar

    November 26, 2023 at 4:41 am

    Mr Copeland showering Joey Jordison with praise made me so happy

  127. emgee44

    November 26, 2023 at 4:44 am

    Top man. My fav drummer

  128. namaste zen

    November 26, 2023 at 5:12 am

    Thank you

  129. Michael Moore

    November 26, 2023 at 7:03 am

    Stewart for President!

  130. T F

    November 26, 2023 at 8:00 am

    My favourite drummer of all time. His blending of Jazz, Reggae and syncopated rhythms into rock helped to make the Police one of the most unique and undeniably musically exquisite rock bands ever. He was the glue for Andy Summers and Sting.

  131. Haikal Emir

    November 26, 2023 at 9:16 am

    love this

  132. Haikal Emir

    November 26, 2023 at 9:25 am

    Stewart mentioning Joey is awesome

  133. NOCT

    November 26, 2023 at 10:05 am

    i love him

  134. Airsoft Review Argentina

    November 26, 2023 at 10:11 am

    1:51 FACTS

  135. cobra1010

    November 26, 2023 at 10:39 am

    Stewart Copeland is one of the coolest, smartest and most fun to listen to musicians on the planet! He is just fantastic! The way he makes, lives and explains music is just the best! His style and his sense of humour are world class! Stewart is a super star – but still friendly and not arrogant! A rare species!

  136. signals34

    November 26, 2023 at 11:13 am

    he is a riot!!

  137. Slipperman

    November 26, 2023 at 12:23 pm

    Steve Pruitt (UNT master jazz) saith unto me. ‘Ive seen many drummers hold sticks in all sortsa ways, so long as the strokes and music is good, no one should care”… Ringo was a badass because.. he is oringally a left side player, but due to optics, the producers (TV mainly), said he had to play ‘normal’. (She loves you) intro, is a left fill -on a right kit. Try it! Stewart Copeland is a giant because he infused something no one else did back then. Reggae and punk!

  138. Vee Sonnets

    November 26, 2023 at 12:34 pm

    I could watch this all day.
    I’m a guitarist.

  139. Joe Smith

    November 26, 2023 at 1:19 pm

    I saw a vid.with Buddy Rich. He said the traditional grip is the correct way to hold the stiicks. The match grip is for timponies,But it depends on the individual.
    Charlie Watts always used the traditional grip, but then again he was into jazz.

  140. Allen Edward

    November 26, 2023 at 1:48 pm

    i am so glad he articulated how my brain works with music. Ive never had a lesson a day in my life, i couldnt tell you what any “notes” are, but ive been playing drums and guitar for 20-25 years. Since i was a small child i had drum sticks in my hand. I always struggle to explain to people how my brain goes about learning and “feeling” what i should be doing. You really DO just kinda feel it. Now in my 30s I know enough to tell you what a bar is, an 8th and 16th note, but i could never look at a sheet and go OH ok so i have to do this this and that, i listen and just do what feels right for the song, or if im learning a song i listen to it a million times over and just do my best to emulate whats being done and in doing that more often than not i hear something i hadnt noticed and wind up learning new things simply just by actively listening. To hear one of the best ever sort of articulate that is awesome

  141. xrybgfyuknnderhn

    November 26, 2023 at 2:39 pm

    Ringo is arguable the best rock drummer ever
    You should listen to his feel and pocket. He has one of the best

  142. zoi-boi

    November 26, 2023 at 3:39 pm

    zach hill should’ve been on drummer support

  143. The Magnanimous

    November 26, 2023 at 4:12 pm

    He needs to be interviewed by rick beato

  144. Alan Hewitt

    November 26, 2023 at 4:53 pm

    I love that he cites the Stones re “pocket.” I always say Stones songs *sound* easy until you try to play them.

  145. hq72hotmale

    November 26, 2023 at 5:12 pm

    The best advice you ever heard listen dont argue gold is entering your mind space

  146. Katie Duncan

    November 26, 2023 at 5:49 pm

    Why am I just now finding out that Stewart Copeland is this cool????

  147. a Man

    November 26, 2023 at 6:12 pm

    Mother – written and sung by Andy Summers – has an odd time signature (it’s in 7). Fitting, I guess, because it’s an odd song – really out there weird.

  148. SucSynched

    November 26, 2023 at 6:38 pm

    the rhythmic patterns you hear in police records and stewart’s film scores are so intricate and unique he’s unsure at times how to replicate them. the drummer’s drummer for all time.

  149. Neil Ross

    November 26, 2023 at 6:53 pm

    I don’t even PLAY drums and THAT was fun.

  150. jairo bohorquez

    November 27, 2023 at 2:14 am

    Lot of wisdom here.

  151. David Lester

    November 27, 2023 at 3:28 am

    Thankyou so much! I learned so much!!!

  152. Francis

    November 27, 2023 at 4:18 am

    He is so cool. It’s like he drums on the side.

  153. Allison R

    November 27, 2023 at 4:26 am

    Me, seeing the guy at the drum set, somehow still thinking this video is about fried chicken etiquette: go on

  154. Electric_Whelk

    November 27, 2023 at 5:23 am

    He needs to be played by Ted Danson in a biopic so bad

  155. AlanJCravoPhotography

    November 27, 2023 at 5:53 am

    Have subscribed, mr Copeland my favourite drummer all time 💪🏻

  156. Richard Fairlamb

    November 27, 2023 at 6:46 am

    Stuart is so much fun and of course, a phenomenal musician.

  157. telesanchez

    November 27, 2023 at 7:02 am

    I love that he brought up the Stones as an example for the pocket. The sloppiest tightest band ever

  158. David House

    November 27, 2023 at 7:21 am

    The world needs more Stewart Copeland

  159. Uncle Kenny's Place

    November 27, 2023 at 8:24 am

    I have a minor physical deficit, so I hold my right stick in between my fingers.

  160. Christopher Ortez

    November 27, 2023 at 9:10 am

    Dude is forever young. God, I love him. My all-time favorite drummer. When I think of beats in my head, 90% of the time it’s Stewart playing them.

  161. Bill Coldwell

    November 27, 2023 at 9:36 am

    How does one submit a question? Be interested if you endorse Tama, and why (if youre allowed to say). Maybe some reviews of other manufacturers, or to know what you played in the studio on Police recordings. Even just a focus on what snare you used on Spirits, and how you tuned it, snare tension, etc.

  162. Matt Bonneville

    November 27, 2023 at 9:45 am

    Great to see more of SC lately, he is a treasure.

  163. FlyingPhil2022

    November 27, 2023 at 11:50 am

    That was the best video I’ve watched all day! and I’ve watch a few, I can tell ya!
    😁

  164. Brandon Schuldt

    November 27, 2023 at 12:46 pm

    When it feels like the click slows down: it’s called flow state.

    My favorite thing about playing drums

  165. @BrandonSchuldtDropclutch

    November 27, 2023 at 12:46 pm

    When it feels like the click slows down: it’s called flow state.

    My favorite thing about playing drums

  166. Laura Johnstone

    November 27, 2023 at 1:27 pm

    The Ambassador for all and of all Drummers . Unique and emulated to this day All Hail SC x

  167. @laurajohnstone2223

    November 27, 2023 at 1:27 pm

    The Ambassador for all and of all Drummers . Unique and emulated to this day All Hail SC x

  168. Jerry "jermeister" Hardage

    November 27, 2023 at 1:57 pm

    Very funny and informative 😀😀

  169. @Jermeister12

    November 27, 2023 at 1:57 pm

    Very funny and informative 😀😀

  170. This is it.

    November 27, 2023 at 2:10 pm

    he is the best human on earth

  171. @This-is-it-music

    November 27, 2023 at 2:10 pm

    he is the best human on earth

  172. joseph shelley

    November 27, 2023 at 2:20 pm

    Haha, i think he meant Desmond Decker and Dave Brubeck when he mentioned “Israelites”, and “Take Five”.

  173. @josephshelleyphotographer

    November 27, 2023 at 2:20 pm

    Haha, i think he meant Desmond Decker and Dave Brubeck when he mentioned “Israelites”, and “Take Five”.

  174. R Martin

    November 27, 2023 at 2:35 pm

    Interesting, but I would have liked to hear him play more and talk less!

  175. @rmartin7558

    November 27, 2023 at 2:35 pm

    Interesting, but I would have liked to hear him play more and talk less!

  176. bishopoftroy

    November 27, 2023 at 4:50 pm

    Imagine a man of such greatness, a musician of such magnitude and a composer telling people that odd time signatures are a hick up. Where has he been for the last 60 years? So much wisdom.

  177. @bishopoftroy

    November 27, 2023 at 4:50 pm

    Imagine a man of such greatness, a musician of such magnitude and a composer telling people that odd time signatures are a hick up. Where has he been for the last 60 years? So much wisdom.

  178. ali royfan

    November 27, 2023 at 4:52 pm

    👍👍👍

  179. @aliroyfan9897

    November 27, 2023 at 4:52 pm

    👍👍👍

  180. ali royfan

    November 27, 2023 at 4:53 pm

    🤘🤘🤘

  181. @aliroyfan9897

    November 27, 2023 at 4:53 pm

    🤘🤘🤘

  182. Jake Ho

    November 27, 2023 at 7:36 pm

    What is with the beginning?

  183. @user-su4ho8fr4c

    November 27, 2023 at 7:36 pm

    What is with the beginning?

  184. Oliver Thulin

    November 27, 2023 at 8:00 pm

    Stewart Copeland admiring Joey Jordison made my day for some reason

  185. @oliverthulin8192

    November 27, 2023 at 8:00 pm

    Stewart Copeland admiring Joey Jordison made my day for some reason

  186. @fastbowler

    November 28, 2023 at 2:05 am

    Please have Stewart answer 20 more questions…

  187. @seehearpodcast3470

    November 28, 2023 at 5:38 am

    His description of 5/4 was hilarious.

  188. @expositooculto1040

    November 28, 2023 at 5:57 am

    What a nice and intelligent guy. I would love to meet him, but it will never happen.

  189. @barryscott

    November 28, 2023 at 8:36 am

    Cheers Stewart, stay funky…✌🏼

  190. @benjaminmihelcic2585

    November 28, 2023 at 8:40 am

    Stewart is great . Thank you for the great and fun content !

  191. @AStrokesOdyssey

    November 28, 2023 at 10:26 am

    Best to ever do it. Love this guy.

  192. @robiandolo

    November 28, 2023 at 10:33 am

    The reason Ringo had to play tambourine on Love Me Do was because of George Martin. He wanted a professional drummer. But history shows, and Ringo used to bust Georges balls, Ringo was the man!

  193. @NWG909

    November 28, 2023 at 11:13 am

    Yay

  194. @MrVrob8

    November 28, 2023 at 11:33 am

    Marvellous. I’d watch hours of this and I’ll never play the drums in my life!

  195. @maxiska007

    November 28, 2023 at 12:40 pm

    I love this guy

  196. @brianchisnell1548

    November 28, 2023 at 2:54 pm

    Enjoyed this. Took up the instument when Nixon was elected. You can hang your hat on everything this man says. He is in my top 5 fav’s.

  197. @ciadanixy

    November 28, 2023 at 4:22 pm

    Finest Kind, “IS it hard to use Your “right” foot for the kick drum? Yours, Phil Collins, Ian Paice, an Neon Craig

  198. @fromtheresearchchair4888

    November 28, 2023 at 5:42 pm

    Absolute brilliance on display. One of the best ever.

  199. @fernandogarajalde4066

    November 28, 2023 at 8:11 pm

    Stewart might be the man that should spend 12 to 18 months touring with Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee. 😎🎸 just a thought…

    • @hdestotallyunoriginalgamin3555

      November 28, 2023 at 8:36 pm

      I remember being VERY disappointed that he didn’t stay on the kit during the Taylor Hawkins gig when Lee and Lifeson came on right after him. Could have been a universe shattering development, right there.

  200. @happiaxxident

    November 28, 2023 at 9:18 pm

    TY!

  201. @scottlarson1548

    November 28, 2023 at 9:59 pm

    @6:22 “You learn how to play a song and it lasts forever.” Not always. Nick Mason of Pink Floyd said after years of not playing drums he had to practically relearn how to play them on their songs when they began touring again. In his book he said he was ashamed at how he had lost his ability to do his main occupation in life.

  202. @toddhensley2204

    November 28, 2023 at 10:15 pm

    He’s awesome!

  203. @markhedges1194

    November 28, 2023 at 10:48 pm

    Rock on Stewart! Great Q&A, Thank you! I agree with all those answers, great questions, and very pertinent to drumming!

  204. @bigmetalglenn

    November 28, 2023 at 10:59 pm

    Traditional grip does not apply to the drum set.

  205. @CalifornianCuttlefish

    November 28, 2023 at 11:40 pm

    I love Stewart: he’s both a very talented drummer and very good at explaining drumming/drums

  206. @jimo3173

    November 28, 2023 at 11:40 pm

    The only thing I disagree with that he said was that drummers today pick up where older drummers left off. If anything, most drummers today couldn’t carry the shoes of most of the drummers in Buddy Rich’s day. Drumming has been going backwards for years, not getting better. That doesn’t mean there’s no drummers today who are any good, but trying to compare Joey Jordison who was good to say Buddy Rich who was incredible would be like comparing a Geo Metro to a Lamborghini Diablo.

  207. @russelljackman1413

    November 29, 2023 at 2:00 am

    Thank you, Stewart!

  208. @srinath6247

    November 29, 2023 at 3:45 am

    Copeland, Cozy Powell, Bill Ward, Neil Peart and Phil Rudd are awesome drummers.

  209. @manuelwenaud8231

    November 29, 2023 at 4:03 am

    This ride cymbal. I will never understand. But I admire this man.

  210. @lucv6128

    November 29, 2023 at 4:50 am

    If only I could ave 10% of half of his skills and talents…….

  211. @sasthesasquatch

    November 29, 2023 at 8:07 am

    i now love stewart copeland even more..

  212. @datashat

    November 29, 2023 at 8:21 am

    “Muscle up, eat your Wheaties and just play it faster” 🏆

  213. @ericgelders

    November 29, 2023 at 9:14 am

    He’s funny AND substantial – without trying to be funny – entertaining and insightful to look at, and I’m not even a musician, just a music lover and a fan of his drumming style!

  214. @ddsdss256

    November 29, 2023 at 10:45 am

    Love his playing and attitude–very in sync with my own (there are artistic differences but “eff it–do whatever” generally works a lot better than “trying” to play–per Yoda, “do or do not–there is no try”). Also, I happen to love odd times–especially 7.

  215. @extremadrummer

    November 29, 2023 at 11:36 am

    Why are The Police hard to play? Because of Stewart. 👍

  216. @InitialStates

    November 29, 2023 at 1:50 pm

    I love this guy !

  217. @JungleScene

    November 29, 2023 at 7:02 pm

    I love the fact that stewart loves joey jordison.

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