Simple Minds - Don't You (Forget About Me) - Drum Cover - Denis Richard Jr

A drum cover of one of my all-time favorite tracks of the 80’s (one of many I must admit). Simple Minds - Don't You (Forget About Me)

Basically just another labor of love. It's a track I internalized as a kid and I just had to cover to get it out of me. ;)

Of all the 80’s songs I wanted to cover, this one was on the top of my list. And I’m glad to have finally done it.

YET!

I realized all the trickiness involved with the drumming on this track. Mel Gaynor is a very talented drummer! The hi-hat barks on the e's and a's for instance really had me practicing my hi-hat work. The funky touch but with a solid rock feel. The china crashes on the & instead of a regular crash. And of course That sweet &?%&*?% tasty fill in the bridge. When do we hear that anymore? All the little intricacies really had me listen to it again and again just to get it ALL RIGHT.

And yes, I am a huge fan of the movie. It is probably how I pulled off that line without any audio to listen to while I said it! You’re going to have to watch until the end to know what I’m talking about. ;)

In short, it was and still is a favorite movie.

So as usual, I hope this cover helps you get all the nuances and feel of the track on the drums. I hope to have made it justice and that you appreciate the work.

Best to you all!

And thank you Simple Minds for a great track!

Cheers!

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