Hannahmeister, ive read alot about Stanton but as of yet ive never heard him do his thing. From reviews he sounds like a very cool hang. What from Stanton can you take into the rock world?, more finesse maybe?, attitude?, change of grip?. Isnt he playing Gretsch also if i remember right?. I absolutely LOVE it when drummers blow me away. Not that im the modern day Buddy Rich or anything but its a rare treat when i see a drummer that fires me up and pushes my envy button. Inspiration is wonderful!.
Hey Paicey,
I think you hit the nail on the head when you used the word "inspiration". I met Stanton when we did the 2007 Chicago Drum Show together and although through the rush of things we did not get to hang I knew right away that he was another person to add to my list of great guys. Very down to earth and genuine. His KNOWLEDGE of jazz is incredible. So getting to sit and just talk for an hour on Friday was sweet. Discussing the many different ways he writes and the many different styles of music he loves to play. Again, as a lot of things are at my age, it was very eye opening.
I think Stanton is another example of what I've tried to apply to my own playing and understanding of music and drumming and that's being versatile. His feel and ability to switch styles on the fly is amazing. Not to mention the energy he plays with! HOLY COW!!!
If you get the opportunity to see him in any venue or genre it's well worth the price of admission.
Hannah
PS....yes he is a Gretsch artist.l
