Gino Vannelli - "I Just Wanna Stop" Drum Cover by Alan Badia on TAMA Superstar Drums video free download

This is dedicated to Mark Craney, master drummer for Gino Vannelli in 1978 on the Brother To Brother album and the following tour. I loved drumming to this album in my very early teen years and still find some of the songs very challenging to play accurately. Mark Craney was an inventive and an underrated drummer who's drumming style had a big influence on my playing and development, especially his use of flams - particularly when played on different sized toms to add melodic flavor. He had the timing of a Swiss watch. His Gretsch toms always sounded deep, punchy and powerful, and his black label Paiste 2002 hi hats had a very distinctive ring that you knew instantly was his. Incidentally, did you know Mark's favorite part of his kit was his hi hat?

Many people don't know that Mark was plagued with health problems for most of his professional career, all the way up to his death. He was a real pro and a fighter howerever, he never showed any sign of these problems while playing in concert or recording - and of course you would never know it from his perfect performances recorded and live. Unfortunately, Mark died on November 26, 2005 from pneumonia. RIP Mark (1952 † 2005). We love you.

I shot this video before I had mics on the drums. It took me many years to gather the drum kit you see here and I was just so excited to cover it on video I did it before I had any microphones.The drum track you hear is 100% Mark Craney, not my drums.

Edit (1/6/2014): I have a full set of mics now. I need to reshoot this video now with my drum sound.