071 – Pete Lockett: The Relationship between Drums and Percussion
In this podcast I talk to the legendary Pete Lockett who is considered one of the best percussionists in the world and has played with A-list acts like Peter Gabriel, Jeff Beck, Robert Plant and a slew of others. Additionally Pete has also worked extensively in the film industry. Pete arranged and recorded all the ethnic percussion for the recend Hollywood hits, The Incredible Hulk 2, Quantum of Solace, Casino Royale and can also count the three previous bond movies, Die Another Day, Tomorrow Never Dies and The World is Not Enough amongst his credits, along with Hollywood blockbusters, City of Angels (Meg Ryan), The Insider (Al Pacino), Plunkett & Maclean (Robert Carlisle), The Bone Collector, (Denzel
Washington), Amazing Grace, (Albert Finney), The quiet American (Michael Caine), Moulin Rouge, (Nicole Kidman), and the Guy Ritchie film Snatch, as well as TV and advertising credits which are too numerous to mention. He has also recorded in the Indian film industry, most recently in Chennai with AR Rahman on the 2007 blockbuster, SIVAJI, (Rajini Kanth).
“Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them.” – Dalai Lama
In this Podcast you’ll hear Pete Lockett talk about:
- How he get started playing percussion (serendipitously)
- Why most people don’t understand the instrument
- The best ways to learn percussion
- His advice on the future of music and technology
- Much More
Resource and Links Mentioned:
Drum Jam App
Rhythm Sphere (October 15, 2014 Release)
Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez
Giovanni Hidalgo
Trilok Gurtu
Pete Lockett’s Gear:
Mapex Drums
Remo Drumheads
Vic Firth Drumsticks
Zildjian Cymbals