Truly Significant honors world class drummer-Billy "Shoes" Johnson of Santana and Frankie Beverly fame

About this episode

Billy "Shoes" Johnson shares his experiences as a world-class drummer and discusses his musical influences and touring with Santana.

Straight out of Philly is Billy "Shoes" Johnson, one of my favorite drummers of all time on today's show. He was the MAN playing with Santana during the Supernatural tour and the sound on Da Le Yaleo! Billy riffs about his favorite musicians including Stanley Clark, Chick Corea, George Howard, Herbie Hancock, Tony Williams, and Jerry Brown. We are talking music history and Billy was in the jam. Billy pays homage to his parents, siblings and Grandparents for listening to his drumming in his early years. "Put your ego in your back pocket and serve the music"....says Billy....inspired by Steve Gad. Hear the inside story of touring with Santana and going to school off of percussionists Karl Perrazo and Raul Rekow. Their chemistry made Supernatural .....well supernatural! Learn the lesson of creating space with your drumming, especially with Santana. Remember, when you are playing drums, you are playing time. Find space in your time. Think of the big picture and the overall sound. Pay attention and listen. And remember, don't box in your lead guitarist...or anybody....especially if his name is Carlos Santana. A special thanks to our mutual friend, Mr. Dan Ashley, world class…

People in this episode

Host: Success Made to Last

Guest: Billy "Shoes" Johnson

Topics covered

• drumming
• music history
• touring
• Santana
• musical influences
• creativity in music

Keywords

• Billy Shoes Johnson
• Santana
• drumming
• music history
• musical influences
• Supernatural tour
• creativity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Santana, Frankie Beverly

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