He had such a down-to-earth quality. It’s like nobody can ever do Charlie. Sometimes he would say, “Um – I don’t know about this one,” but I’d be like, “God, I love that one, George. Jim: “Any Road” is one of my favorites. And yet, he had a tremendous bullshit meter. The son of the Beatles guitarist takes a break from his many projects to finally release his debut solo album. MD: I guess at that level you get afraid because you don’t know what people really want from you. When asked what he’s most proud of in his five decade career in music, the answer doesn’t come easy for Makoto Kubota. MD: Would George ever say to you, “Play this one with a Ringo feel”? It was hard to do that sometimes, because he would always talk to me about Ry Cooder and how he loved Ry’s records, which I played on. It brought tears to my eyes as I was watching it. It’s impossible. JK: I might have used one of my cymbals. My bedroom was on the third floor – “the loft,” they used to call it. In this interview Keltner gives us perspective on Lennon as a person and as an artist. He did that for me. So he pretty much had everything I – or anybody – would need. He says that all his drumming on Brainwashed was made before the stabbing. When George played drums he had all the basic language. Year after year, I come here to record, I go to the box they’re in, and there they are in the same position I put them in the last time. He preferred those, so he left the Arbiter Paiste hats with George. Receive updates & special offers from Modern Drummer and our advertising partners. Charlie Watts/Jim Keltner Project : Shelly Manne - This first track is indicative of what is to come on this CD. He gave it his best shot. Keltner said that from his conversations with Lynne, Petty and Dylan, they were all keen to reunite, whereas Harrison wavered in his enthusiasm. Ringo always played a beautiful Paiste 602 crash-ride, and his hi-hats are 14″ Zildjians that are so old you can barely see any logo. It had a magical, misty, very English sort of quality to it. So when I would go to his studio at Friar Park later on, I would hardly ever take anything with me, maybe just a certain cymbal and a snare – little things. And that there was a *ballad* co-written witb Jim Capaldi that was left off the album. He’s so honest. Copyright © 2020 Modern Drummer Publications. Opt out through the unsubscribe link in any marketing email. [laughs] Other people who have recorded here, Ray Cooper or Jim Capaldi, they come by and play, and they never use them. But I would always do that. I saw him do that all the time. Jim: He was annoyed at a lot of things during the period when he wrote that song. MD: On the song “Brainwashed,” you could tell he was mad at the music business. Jim shares stories about what it was like to help record some of the greatest songs of all time and explains how to stay cool when performing alongside legends.About The Series: Jesse’s Office is a podcast moderated by Jesse Dylan, Founder of Wondros, and Priscilla Cohen, Chief Creative Officer at Wondros. MD Interview with Don Lombardi – Founder of Drum Channel & Drum Workshop - 12/10/20 Since 1977, the world's most widely read drum magazine: in print, online, and the Modern Drummer app. And he loved the quirky side of my playing, which he always got a kick out of. I do my best to respond\" - Jesse Dylan For more videos like this *SUBSCRIBE* to our YouTube channel: https://urlzs.com/A7b9Q It wasn’t meant to be “having the mates,” you know what I mean. He genuinely liked people. Of course I never had any problem with that, because that’s the job. Until now. Jim: No, he never, ever did that. Can you come over?” I’d say, “What have you got?” and he’d say, “I’ve got some new ones and some of the ones you’ve heard over the years.” It was always such a thrill when I’d first hear them. The Jim Keltner Interview. I have a beautiful picture of him behind my set at the house. We treasure those relationships. In this episode of Jesse’s Office, we sit down with Jim Keltner, a legendary drummer who has worked with music icons like John Lennon and Bob Dylan. He was funny and bright, and loved to share stuff. MD: I saw a film clip of George-which featured you as well-where he was talking about the making of this new record. Jim: Oh Man! So I’ll probably give them back to Dhani. We were driving in every day to meet Stevie Winwood. He knew he was leaving, he knew he was getting out of here. [Besides Keltner and Clapton, the players included Dhani Harrison, Anoushka Shankar [Ravi’s daughter], Tom Scott, Jim Horn, Billy Preston, Jeff Lynne, Joe Brown, Chris Stainton, Albert Lee, Marc Mann, Jools Holland, Klaus Voorman, Gary Brooker, Jim Capaldi, Tom Petty (with Steve Ferrone), Sir Paul McCartney, bass player Dave Bronze, percussionist Ray Cooper, and drummer’s Henry Spinetti, and Ringo Starr.]. Jim: Well, thank you, but I don’t know if anybody can really do Ringo. MD: One of the questions I asked Ringo for Quick Beats was: Who was a better drummer, George or John? Basically he would tell me what he didn’t want. He was a real people person. An Interview with Jim Keltner Jim Keltner needs no introduction to Modern Drummer readers. There’s just nobody like Ringo. Versatility, personality and musical empathy are qualities that a modern drummer needs, and Charles Rumback has them in abundance. George was pretty outspoken about stuff. It was a beautiful place with a kitchen and den and everything. Bonnie Bramlett is the female part of a new recording act, Delaney & Bonnie and Friends, and the wife of the Delaney part. He would call me and ask, “What are you doing in February? He was an inspiration for so many things in my life and my family’s life. George and John would’ve had Ringo play on a lot more of their stuff if it hadn’t been for the fact that those were supposed to be their “solo” efforts. I realized that any one guy could make the thing really come alive. He just grooves, and when it’s time for a fill, he fully commits. Jim: And it’s not just the looks either. MD: George’s son Dhani did a very nice job co-producing Brainwashed with Jeff Lynne. Eric was a young guy, but MD had used his photos in the November 1981 interview with his father. Jim has played with just about everyone in music royalty, and it’s no mystery why: Everyone wants Jim’s feel-good vibe on their recordings. I would look over at Henry, and we’d be amazed at what he does to the beat–the way he pulls it back. It didn’t have drums on it for many years, just these cheesy little keyboard samples from his E2 sampler, but for some reason it just takes me right to Friar Park every time I hear it. The first show features founding members Gregg Bissonette, Curt Bisquera, Thomas Lang, Luis Conte and Doane Perry.In this episode they discuss life in their home studios and stories about Jeff Porcaro, Phil Collins, James Taylor, plus their own experiences. MD: Some of the other tracks you’re on are “Pieces Fish,” “Never Get Over You”– what a great feel–and “Vatican Blues.”. He’ll give you a look, a glance, just like his dad. 2015 Audio Interview with Jim Keltner from the I'd Hit That podcast October 2015* "Jim Keltner on Booker T. and the MGs" (2007 Variety article by Jim Keltner) 2005 Interview … Jim Keltner: I was over in London with Eric Clapton and staying at his place in Surrey. But he wasn’t mean-spirited. I’ve read a lot of interviews with you over the years, and I always appreciate how you talk about being a Mudcrutch. And Ringo said “George.” Would you agree with that? Jim: He didn’t send me any demos, but he would have ideas on tape. My family and I feel very fortunate that we came into his life at such an early time. By submitting, you agree to receive communications (emails & texts) from Modern Drummer. 5 recommend. Capaldi is a gifted songwriter and drummer. Jim: We’d sit out on the ledge talking until we got around to recording. About Wondros: Inspiring a world where anything is possible… We custom-craft campaigns and tools to inspire passion, incite action, and propel change.Be sure to check out this related video: JESSE'S OFFICE (Ep #16) \"Alfred Mann Foundation\" with ROBERT GREENBERGhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZX9blY_skWM\u0026t=14sConnect with Wondros:Web: www.Wondros.com Facebook: facebook.com/Wondros Instagram: instagram.com/wondros Twitter: twitter.com/wondros “Please click like and subscribe to my Wondros channel. There was a way that people in the studios did these arrangements. Jim: Yeah. It's not very often that legendary session great Jim Keltner hast time to conduct an interview. Music, Film, TV and Political News Coverage. I found an interview with Jim Keltner with a lot of interesting quotes. And I made lifelong friendships [with musicians, including drummer Jim Keltner] at that session. People told me it was both powerful and intimate. 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