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The Doors “Moonlight Drive” John Densmore - Drum Cover

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This has always been one of my favorite songs by The Doors. I feel like this is one of those very rare performances by John Densmore where he doesn’t play the toms one single time. Being such a heavy tom player throughout their catalog, this feels like a slightly different approach for him. Love his playing here but I did stretch out a little bit at theme with the cymbal pattern. Enjoy! If you enjoy this content, please feel free to make a donation at one of the links below. Thank you! https://www.paypal.me/ryanjuravic1 https://venmo.com/u/Ryan-Juravic Drums: 1961 Ludwig Super Classic 14x22, 9x13, 16x16 1968 Ludwig Supraphonic 5x14 Cymbals: 16” Paiste 602 Thin Crash 15” A Zildjian Hi Hats 60’s 20” A Zildjian Ride 50’s

About John Densmore

John Paul Densmore (born December 1, 1944) is an American musician. He is best known as the drummer of the rock band the Doors and as such is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He appeared on every recording made by the band, with drumming inspired by jazz and world music as much as by rock and roll. The many honors he shares with the other Doors include a Grammy Award for lifetime achievement and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Densmore is also noted for his veto of attempts by t...

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