High energy, big laughs and serious groove talk as Drummer’s Review interviewer Ollie Winiberg chats with the one and only Gregg Bissonette ahead of his appearance at The UK Drum Show 2025! From Ringo Starr, David Lee Roth, ELO, Spinal Tap… need we go on?
Gregg brings the stories, the wisdom and a whole lot of charisma. One of the most versatile drummers on the planet and an absolute joy to talk to.
Be sure to catch Gregg live this October…Grab your tickets for the UK’s hottest drum weekend now: www.theukdrumshow.com
03:00 – Playing for the song
04:30 – How did we get here?
06:28 – The pie
10:47 – Drumming on Friends!
17:10 – Recording sessions
19:43 – The UK Drum Show
23:20 – Advice for drummers
26:45 – Greggs legacy
Gregg Proudly Plays…
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Biography
Gregg Bissonette has become known as one of the most versatile drummers in the business, his broad experience ranging from big band, blues, and rock, to Latin, fusion, and much more.
The Detroit native comes from a family of talented musicians. Gregg started playing on his dad’s drum kit from about the age of 5! After high school, Gregg became the drummer for the famed NTSU One O’Clock Big Band. In 1982, Gregg made the move to Los Angeles. Gregg’s big break came in the summer of 1985, when David Lee Roth left Van Halen and started his own band. Gregg landed the gig playing drums, with Steve Vai on guitar, Billy Sheehan on bass, and Brett Tuggle on keys.
Today, Gregg continues to record with and for many other artists including Ringo, films, and TV shows. Gregg’s incredible sense of humor comes across clearly whether he’s recording or teaching at a drum clinic. His perfect balance between professionalism, strong work ethic, and congeniality make him a wonderful colleague and session artist, and a much-respected name in the music industry.
