February 13, 2025
Drummers on Drumming Podcast
Big Fat Five
Brendan joins Ben Hilzinger on the Big Fat Five podcast, where guests break down the five records that shaped their approach to drumming and music.
Rounding out his list, he also shared a handful of honorable mentions:
– Kenny Werner: “Meditation 1-4 “Effortless Mastery” 1996
– Carlos Vega: “Country Road” on James Taylor’s “Live” 1993
– Omar Hakim: “Fortress Around Your Heart” on Sting’s “The Dream of the Blue Turtles” 1985
– Steve Jordan: “Ramblin” on David Sanborn’s “Upfront” 1992
– John Bonham: “Good Times Bad Times” on Led Zeppelin 1 1969
– Stephen Perkins: “Mountain Song” on Jane’s Addiction’s “Nothing’s Shocking” 1988
– Matt Cameron: “Ugly Truth” on Soundgarden’s “Louder Than Love” 1989
– Dennis Chambers: “Blue Matter” on John Scofield’s “Blue Matter” 1986
– Matt Chamberlain: “A Sort Of Fairytale” on Tori Amos’s “Scarlet’s Walk” 2002
– Tony Williams: “So What” on Miles Davis’s “Four And More” 1966
– Bill Stewart: “She’s So Lucky” on John Scofield’s “Hand Jive” 1994
– Boris Williams: “Icing Sugar” on The Cure’s “Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me” 1987
Check out Ben’s book, Drummers on Drumming, a deep dive into the stories, records, and moments that shaped some of the world’s greatest drummers. Built on the Big Fat Five format, the collection features candid interviews and personal insights that help drummers develop their craft and discover their own voice behind the kit.