315 – [Daniel Glass Show]: A Conversation With Steve Smith
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In this podcast, Daniel checks in with Steve Smith about his return to the road with Journey, his new book “Pathways of Motion,” and their co-project, “The Roots of Rock Drumming.”
What’s covered in this session:
- How Steve prepared for his return to Journey, 32 years after his last public gig with the band.
- How injuries were the impetus for Steve to develop the concepts and techniques featured in “Pathways of Motion.”
- Steve and Daniel’s experiences meeting and interviewing the drumming legends in “The Roots of Rock Drumming.”
- How Steve and Daniel organized and outlined the various sections of their book, and struggled with how to define what exactly a “rock’n’roll drummer” is in the first place.
Resources/Links/People Mentioned:
- Steve’s new book, “Pathways of Motion”
- “The Roots of Rock Drumming,” co-edited by Daniel and Steve
- Steve soloing over “La Do Da” on the 2016 Journey tour (solo starts around 3:12)
- Pathways of Motion: Sample Lesson – Matched Grip Hand Positions: Grip 1
Hey Nick and Daniel, love the podcast! Awesome episode! What was the song at the beginning when Daniel begins the introduction? Thanks!
Hey Billy, It’s called “On the Verge.” The Trio version is on Daniel Glass’ Trio record “Something Colorful.” The one one the podcast is a big band arrangement done live with the Millersville University Jazz Band.