Bill Bruford Interview (King Crimson, Yes, Genesis): Jazz Alchemy, Drumming Burnout & Wise Advice

Legendary drummer Bill Bruford reflects on everything from his drumming hiatus and short-haul European air travel to current projects and favourite tracks to play across his career. It was a real privilege to speak to Bill and hear him discuss his battles with drumming burnout, earning a doctorate in musicology, and what it truly means to find your voice behind the drums. We, of course, spoke about his stint with prog rock giants King Crimson and Yes and focused on a couple of tracks in particular. It was such a pleasure to speak with Bill and gain his insights on so many fascinating topics to do with drums and music—this is one not to miss!

00:00 - Intro
01:25 - Drumming Hiatus
04:40 - Return to Drums
08:00 - Social Media & AI
13:00 - Favourite Tracks
15:50 - Earthworks
16:46 - Indiscipline
20:00 - Bill’s YouTube Channel
21:57 - The Talking Drum
24:01 - Connecting with the Music
26:11 - Advice for Young Bill Bruford
28:40 - Advice for Young Drummers
30:35 - Dream Collaboration
33:40 - The Bruford Sound
32:15 - Ari Hoenig
39:55 - Analysis of a Band’s Sound
41:14 - Small vs. Big Venues

Links:

Pete Roth website: https://www.peterothtrio.com/
Bill Bruford website: https://billbruford.com/
Bill Bruford YT Channel:    / @billbruford  
If Summer Had Its Ghosts - Bill Bruford, Ralph Towner, Eddie Gómez: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/If_Summ...
Ari Hoenig: https://www.arihoenig.com/

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