Rock Doc Music continues this month with my series of tributes to some of the great rock drummers of all-time, many of whom have died way too soon.

In the above menu, I have a link to my new drumset website  (Jersey Drum Lessons) that will be intertwined with this Rock Doc site. Please check this drumset site out as I offer some free “mini lessons” and information about my drum lesson and ensemble program.

After featuring the late, great Ginger Baker of Cream last month, this drumming series continues with the great drummer Richie Hayward of the legendary group Little Feat.  Hayward was known for his exciting grooves and musical interplay with his bandmates! However, Richie was an accomplished soloist with the ability to create unique fills that propelled the music of Little Feat. 

Check out the iconic performance and my musical analysis of Little Feat performing their classic tune “Fat Man in the bathtub.”  Besides his musical drumset parts, you can hear how Richie skillfully fuses the clave rhythm and New Orleans 2nd line feel with funk. 

Although Hayward was well known and respected by many musicians, I feel that he still did not get the full respect he deserved. Richie Hayward is simply one of the great drummers of all-time!