Let There Be Drums... Tribute To Alan Myers Part 3

Alan Myers remarkable musician.  Amazing (one-of-a-kind) drummer, and an incredible human being. whenever I look at my lighting at home, I think of him.  The lights are bright.

Jean Paul Yamamoto "Candy In The Dark" with Alan Myers


Jean Paul Yamamoto "Sex Never Looks Good" with Alan Myers


Jean Paul Yamamoto "Man Automated" with Alan Myers & Shin Kawasaki


Swahili Blonde

Alan Myers remarkable musician.  Amazing (one-of-a-kind) drummer, and an incredible human being. whenever I look at my lighting at home, I think of him.  The lights are bright.

Let There Be Drums... Tribute to Alan Myers

DEVO "Gut Feeling" / Slap Your Mammy" France, 1978


DEVO "Mongoloid" / "Gut Feeling"  1977, New York?


DEVO "Smart Patrol"/ "Mr. DNA"  1977, NYC

DEVO live in their early years as they were making the noise. Alan's drumming is the engine that made these live shows so intense and powerful.   During this time I went to every show when they played in Los Angeles, and it was like someone smacking you in the head.  The beat and rhythm was relentless.  Often I wanted to stand right behind Alan to see if it was a magic trick of some sort.  It wasn't.  He was the greatest drummer of his generation.  No doubt about that.


DEVO "Satisfaction" (Official Video)


DEVO "Satisfaction" France, TV

DEVO's total re-worked version of the Stones classic.  Alan at (one of his) best.


Skyline Electric @ Unknown Theater


Skyline Electric, July 7, 2007

Another side of Alan's interest is improvisational music.  Skyline Electric served the purpose of making music in unusual settings and locations.  I have seen one or two performances through out the years, and both were exceptional events.

http://youtu.be/Xcg3qHPPJr4
Swahili Blonde (With Alan on drums)

Will continue with the subject matter in another blog.