Drum Quest Musical Musings - Richard Bailey Interview (contents below)

Here I have the great pleasure of chatting to drummer Richard Bailey ( Jeff Beck, Johnny Nash, Incognito, Steve Winwood).

Contents (mins /seconds):
I ask Richard ...
Intro
1.00 The background : How old was he when he started drumming and why, and the early years of his drumming life.
5.50 Richard the athlete
7.00 Running & drumming
8.00 I ask Richard about Jeff Beck's platinum selling album "Blow by Blow" which he was part of & how at just 18 years old he was was chosen for it.
11.00 Touring with Johnny Nash & Bob Marley
12.25 What was Bob Marley like?
13.45 Career highlights to date
15.50 Why did he not tour the "Blow by Blow" album?
19.05 The Drum Quest question: What makes a good drummer?
21.30 Why did he get good so quickly?
25.60 Does he practise?
27.30 How does he get in the zone for a gig?
29.20 Which drummers influenced him?
32.45 What is Richard Bailey's sound?
34.30 Who would be in his dream band?!
35.40 Is there anyone else he would like to work with?
37.30 Who does Richard consider the good drummers?
38.30 What advice would he give to learner drummers like me?
41.15 What are his plans this coming year?
45.25 Richard on the drums!

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