Tommy Aldridge — legendary drummer and double-bass-pedal pioneer — joins Billy Sheehan and Phil Demmel for this riff challenge: 30 minutes, no prep, pure creativity. Don’t forget to peep the latest and greatest drum gear at Sweetwater! ? https://sweetwater.sjv.io/Bn4RM4
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Billy Sheehan & four pro drummers ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4oRs3FrchI
 Nic Collins & Billey Sheehan ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iu0Hjui8seI
Chapters:
00:00 — Opening
00:22 — Riff Challenge Concept Explained 
00:57 — Tommy Aldridge: Musical Roots 
01:15 — Phil, Billy & Tommy Talk Keys, Breakdowns & Double Bass 
03:14 — First Attempt 
03:29 — “Pretty Close” 
03:32 — Billy & Tommy Do Rhythm Science 
04:13 — Next Attempt 
05:33 — Bringing Back the Nasty Riff, but Slower
05:45 — Phil Demmel Solo 
05:57 — Raucous Riffage
07:14 — “We Just Met. We Just Wrote This. Phenomenal.”  
07:29 — Tommy, Phil & Billy Discuss Process & Experience  
08:15 — Play-out 
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