Benny Greb

[larlev]

I just came across his website....bennygreb.com......holy cow...I wish they had internet when i was playing....

This dude is awesome......damn, damn

larlev

Benny Greb's page on DrummerWorld. (http://www.drummerworld.com/drummers/Benny_Greb.html)

[finnhiggins]

I just came across his website....bennygreb.com......holy cow...I wish they had internet when i was playing....

This dude is awesome......damn, damn

larlev

You're not wrong. That solo on his site impressed me more than anything I've ever seen from the Donati/Mangini/Lang crowd. His control with the hands and brushes is amazing, and his chops are astounding too.

[larlev]

I agree....it's been about 10 years since I picked up sticks....started again 2 months ago.....My wife actually told me to buy a set.....gotta love her.....

Greb is without a doubt the most impressive I have seen so far.......you know drumming is a lot different with the internet.....I like it a lot

larlev

[toteman2]

Greb...What can you say? Truley amazing drummer...I don't agree with the Donati/Lang comparisons but, in any case he has amazing talent and well worth anyones time to take a look at...

[finnhiggins]

Greb...What can you say? Truley amazing drummer...I don't agree with the Donati/Lang comparisons but, in any case he has amazing talent and well worth anyones time to take a look at...

I wasn't comparing, I just like his approach better - while he has many of the same techie tricks (ostinatos, double kick, twirling) he's also obviously spent a lot of time working on hands and brushes in fairly cute ways. That impressed me quite a lot, being as those kinds of approaches are less attack heavy and require a bit more thinking about sound and tone rather than just turbocharged speed.

[roll_model]

Oh man he really is something. But im telling you, as much as those videos are amazing, they don't do him justice. I saw him play at the Montreal Drumfest. Truly one of the best i've seen. He's a dymanic Lang. And ive seen Lang play before as well. Benny Greb as definitly got an amazing talent!!!

[NUTHA JASON]

saw him at drummerlive 2005. he was perhaps the most musical soloist i have ever seen.
j

[averypoordrummer]

he's mind blowing. inspiring.

[Dr Drums]

Dude this guy rocks alot alot alot !
Have u guys seen his new video ?

I'd actually say he's the modern Steve Gadd. Not because their style is simillar, it's not at all, but he seem to work with the same way of thinking.
He has those patterns\ grooves \ fills that he always repeats and uses. U understand me ? Sord of like gadd.
He's very creative and as well and has a modern smooth sound. he's amazing.

[finnhiggins]

If I had to peg him, I'd describe him as the first guy to really fuse the whole Matt Chamberlain / Joey Baron approach of extensive sound control and groove depth with the Bozzio/Grant Collins/Thomas Lang approach of complex co-ordinational/ostinato playing.

Which is a bit annoying, because I wanted to do that! Not only that, he's only a year older than me. Ouch.

[burnthehero]

The guy I share a practice room with turned me onto him and I've been hooked ever since. Simply amazing.

[TitanSound]

OMG that 16th note groove he was playing near the end of that video is banging!

He is fantastic, very fluid and controlled but gets such volume from his drums. I think I need to study him more closely, hes my kind of drummer!

[CartersChops]

i was floored by his video on drummerworld
the newest one....i agree with you NUTHA, it was the most creative musical piece ive ever heard. He is my new inspiration.
hahaha which reminds me how in his solo he fixes the placement of his rack tom right in the middle of his playing..it gave so solo a bit of flavor (as if it didnt have enoung)

[Dark_Harvest]

what caught my attention was his way of a drum solo. be mabe a simple beat and added so much small details and notes everywhere it became a very organized solo that even people who dont know much about drums and sit in amazment. gota love the double kick in the end, kick ass

[wooltonboy]

Great drummer.
I find it kind of "creepy" though, that he seems to be a clone of Lang. He even looks like Thomas...same gotee, hat, same Champaigne Delite drums....mmmm
Great though
Phil

[TopCat]

Great drummer.
I find it kind of "creepy" though, that he seems to be a clone of Lang. He even looks like Thomas...same gotee, hat, same Champaigne Delite drums....mmmm
hehe. Yeah, he is brilliant. I love his style.

[tylernator]

yeah this guy is badass!!!...He makes the drums sound so musical, and in return gives us drummers more respect as being musicians than just hitting on things...I love it!!

[Drummer Karl]

I`ve seen his australia performance one more time...I have to say: I`m proud of him...his grooves are incredible. and he is just 25!!

[bumzondrumz]

He's become one of my favorites! He shows that you can still be an amazing drummer without blazing chops, although he can do that as well.

[sound zap]

It's great they have a video here for Benny

[Bonham to the moon]

My god that montreal video is amazing, one of the best on the site. those beats he did with his hands were amazing.

[Tyrnox]

Definatly, I had never heard of benny until I saw his Meinl festival video's, soon after I gathered about every single video I could find of the guy, he completly flew to my 2nd favorite drummers spot, his drumming is sensational, he has such a HUGE sound, and his sonor designer's sound absolutly perfect, there's no words to describe how much I love his playing.

[Bonham to the moon]

same here man, his drums just so sound so amazing. He has such a unique style too. i've already order two DVD's

[aahznightsky]

I'd actually say he's the modern Steve Gadd. Not because their style is simillar, it's not at all, but he seem to work with the same way of thinking.
He has those patterns\ grooves \ fills that he always repeats and uses. U understand me ? Sord of like gadd.


I don't quite understand this statement. There's not a single drummer that never repeats the same twice. Even if they improvise in a manner, there are things theyve learned and practice and utilize that practice in some way in their playing. Everyone has their own favorite licks.

[Sticktrick]

Just ordered his CD after watching all of his vids here at Drummerworld.

My first thoughts on him when I saw the vids were: "Finally!! A young and upcoming Drummer that has got great chops but most importantly musical taste and a solid Jazz backround!" His sound and energy are great, so is his technique and coordination.... But it feels like it is not about that - it is all about the groove. Great. Insane.

And he is younger than me... that makes depressive. AND he is from Germany! People from my country just know how to drum! Yeeehaaaa!

I also hear a big influence of Steve Gadd in his playing who must be one of his big influences. Check out the videos of his Jazzplaying that are posted on his Website.

On his records he also played many instruments and sang all the voices.... WOW. I think I`ll do some transcriptions of his grooves if I find the time. I`ll also post a CD review. So far all the tracks I heard sounded great.

I`m sure he will be huge in the future.

What do you guys think about him?

[tambian89]

Greb is so good that it's annoying! This guy is absolutely amazing; and he's only 21 years old!

- Marc

[aahznightsky]

Greb is so good that it's annoying! This guy is absolutely amazing; and he's only 21 years old!

- Marc

He's only 21?! wow I didn't know he was that young.

[finnhiggins]

He's only 21?! wow I didn't know he was that young.

Nah, I believe he's born in 1980. That makes him 25-26 at the moment.

[tambian89]

Oh......my B.........yeah........

- Marc

[chris--byrne]

He is an ispiration. Somebody we can all aspire to be like, although I doubt there will be another drummer like him, his style is unique. He can play something and make it look extraordinarily easy, but when you look at it more closely it is really quite difficult. I wonder what his playing will be like in 10 years time.

[Chip]

Benny Greb at Meinl Stage. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhiY--Flcas&search=benny%20greb%20meinl)
One of the best things I've ever seen. He is a truly great drummer. He looks kinda like Drummer Karl if he were in his 20's.

[toteman2]

Benny Greb at Meinl Stage. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhiY--Flcas&search=benny%20greb%20meinl)
One of the best things I've ever seen. He is a truly great drummer. He looks kinda like Drummer Karl if he were in his 20's.


Good find. That was some great stuff.

[samthebeat]

Man Greb rocks, his groove is deep. He's got something that not very many drummers have I think. Much like the something the Porcaro's and Purdies had....the "groove of doom". His licks are well tastey to, and his solos are really interesting. My new favourite drummer I think, i could watch him for days. Really really diggin it.

[Shinx]

I love Greb, just amazing. One of the grooviest drummers I've ever seen. I love his videos

[NUTHA JASON]

and a nicer guy you will not meet. he has a cool sense of humour that actually comes across in his drumming as well as the talks in the clinics. he's one of the rare people who can switch from the kind of seriousness it must take to get to his level of mastery to lighthearted levity in a 16th note space of time.

j

[Dr.Hook]

Greb is insane!!!!!!!!!!!!

he makes it look soooo easy.

[Blaster]

The Greb video on this site is very great
What a grooving dude

[drummercam]

I love this guy, full of sick grooves

[michael drums]

Yea, you're gonna wanna follow this guy if you like drummers that have a unique style, fabulous groove, pristine timing, and just an all around sweet sound. Benny Greb is definitely one of THE modern marvels of the drum kit! He IS that good!! Play On!

Oh, and not to mention, he's got superb speed, too!! ;-)

[emmerson]

incredible, what i like about him most is that he not only can be technical and do the "89 feet orcastrations" but hes got groove, a real inspiration to many including myself.

[secondXheartbeat]

He is capable of incorporating his monster chops into grooves that are dripping with funk and dynamics, something lots of those technical masters have yet to figure out.

By far my favorite drummer.

[Goody602]

Anybody know exactly what he's playing at 1:44-1:46 in this video?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NdQyLgg3KE

I know it's here on Drummerworld too but I wanted to be able to specify the lick he's doing with the time bar.

[00Schneider]

Something for in between:

http://rapidshare.com/files/18126938/koffer.MOV.html

Now also at YouTube:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=149xyO_3Fug

[00Schneider]

Again something against boredom:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9y88jRB_f0

The brass band was hired especially for this gig and he wrote two new songs therefor.

[nebula821]

I didn't find a thread on this guy, so I'm sorry if there is one. He is a really great drummer and I'm just curious to hear people's opinions about his drumming.

[de Nick]

he´s just one of my favourite drummers. great grooves, technique etc.
Nothing more to say...

[Dussin]

I heard of him about a year ago, and he is by far my favorite. He's not to popular yet. Excellent fluidity. Oh and his one groove that he plays to is called Grebfruit, and all the parts in that song (non drum parts) are all him.

[pasta]

Amazing guy! He IS my new favorite drummer. Can't wait to hear more.

[nenasev]

Top-ranked drummer for me. Good style.
And I like his album - Grebfruit, do you hear?

[drumbandit]

One of my fav drummers, his videos are the nuts, and his groove video is just really 'slick'. His setup is nice as well, SQ2.

Tom

[michael drums]

Love Benny!


Anyone know if he tours the U.S. much??

I'd go see him in a New York second...


Play On...Benny! ;-)

[Drummer Karl]

Love Benny!


Anyone know if he tours the U.S. much??

I'd go see him in a New York second...


Play On...Benny! ;-)

Mhhh, as far as I could see it on Benny`s plan he doesn`t tour in the USA very often. To keep you updated, visit his website and the gig plan: http://www.bennygreb.de/com/html/news.html

Or maybe ask him per e-mail or myspace message.

Hope I could help a bit...

Karl =)

[michael drums]

Mhhh, as far as I could see it on Benny`s plan he doesn`t tour in the USA very often. To keep you updated, visit his website and the gig plan: http://www.bennygreb.de/com/html/news.html

Or maybe ask him per e-mail or myspace message.

Hope I could help a bit...

Karl =)

Thanks Karl!

Yea, I'll try that. Much obliged...


Play On! ;-)

[fijjibo]

I met the Gent a month ago - and was impressed at his playing and him as a bloke.

(well...Id known about his drumming long before the show anyway...)

[LinearDrummer]

Been checking out Meinl cymbals site alot lately, watching their videos and I must say Benny is one of the most refreshing skilled drummers I've seen in a while...

His solos are very diverse with groove and independence while still showing tremendous musicality - unlike some of the other ostinato freaks out there....

I'm REALLY diggin this dude!

[Dr_Funky]

He's a very good drummer. He's got the coordination and the foot technique down. On top of that, he's got a good sense of humor.

I hope he goes far in his drumming career.

[Davidb59]

I saw him do a drum clinic last year. He was one of the stars of a very high calibre group of drummers that night. Such a musical drummer and a great sense of humour too. I would definitely go and see him again.

[Dr_Funky]

Anybody know exactly what he's playing at 1:44-1:46 in this video?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NdQyLgg3KE

I know it's here on Drummerworld too but I wanted to be able to specify the lick he's doing with the time bar.

Sounds like he's doing a RRLRRL for 1 beat followed by two double bass kicks and a snare drum hit.

[Citizen Insane]

I love Benny Greb, he is very unique, very groovy, and very... stylish. His drumming reminds of a real nice pair of knickers, because it's so classy, and well executed. He's a genius.

[elhuevosx]

here you have some things--

http://rapidshare.com/files/203000516/Benny_Greb_Part_01.wmv
http://rapidshare.com/files/203005638/Benny_Greb_Part_02.wmv
http://rapidshare.com/files/203007326/Benny_Greb_Part_03.wmv
http://rapidshare.com/files/203488910/Benny_Greb_Part_04.wmv

320x240
+- 4 min for video

if you want more..
http://www.taringa.net/posts/musica/2237194/clinicas-de--bateria-mas-solos.html

[Ainulindale]

blending ostinatos and rudiments with funk and groove, there's at least a little genius to his music, that's for sure...

just a very entertaining drummer!

[theuntitleddrummer]

just a very entertaining drummer!

AGREED! :) He's very entertaining, such a joy to watch his play..... one of the grooves I've seen!

[supermac]

Just got Benny's new DVD, The Language Of Drumming.

He starts off by using a system of letters for different rythmic values.

At first I thought it might be just mumbo jumbo and him trying to find some niche
in a crowded market, but it turns out to be very clever and it does work...

Then he played and any doubts were dispelled... beautiful technique and feel.

A pleasure to watch a great player, and still in his 20s, in action.

[LinearDrummer]

Just got Benny's new DVD, The Language Of Drumming.

He starts off by using a system of letters for different rythmic values.

At first I thought it might be just mumbo jumbo and him trying to find some niche
in a crowded market, but it turns out to be very clever and it does work...

Then he played and any doubts were dispelled... beautiful technique and feel.

A pleasure to watch a great player, and still in his 20s, in action.

So how would you rate the DVD....is it worth buying?

[Korompay]

http://www.drummerworld.com/Videos/bennygrebhihatsnare.html
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o284/Korompay/BGhatsnare.jpg

[sega039]

Benny is my favourite modern drummer, so creative and groovy.

I especially like this Benny's drum solo in Montreal

http://www.whatdrum.com/video/drumfestivals/index.php?drumfestid=52&video=11

Sega

[cantstandyourfunk]

I wanna know what headphones benny uses fior playing live with all those samples