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Mike Clark: Tony Williams Interview pt.1

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Mike Clark pays tribute to drummer/composer Tony Williams. Interview pt.1

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@clarkewi 9 years ago

I saw Tony Williams in 1969 in small Hollywood nightclub with "Lifetime". I was about 10 feet away. I couldn't believe it.

@AndréSumelius 2 years ago

Mike Clark is a national treasure! ❤

@willmurray222 6 years ago

Before passing Tony said he was working on his own metal rock project.

@mdrums1428 6 years ago

3:26 the tony lick imitation is so damn accurate...

@spookybaba 6 years ago

Such a loss. But, Mr. Williams left us quite a catalogue ❤️ Can you imagine if he had lived longer? My favourite all time drummer.

@geraldmellon740 6 years ago (edited)

“Elvin did that too” - you have to love Mike - he is so knowledgable. Brilliant. Listen to Tony’s Ego album absolutely unbelievable.

@Ramshackled17 12 years ago

A legend talking about THE Legend! Thank you!!!

@RolandDuke 5 years ago (edited)

One of my favorite drummers talkin about my all time favorite drummers. Outstanding!!

@onceovereasy1529 10 years ago

Mike nailed it..I saw Tony a number of times and he was a high energy fire breathing monster...man he could play. His use of the cymbals is legendary...sure miss him. He was one of a kind.

@mikefitch3944 12 years ago

Thanks Mike for capturing so well the many feelings and thoughts us drummers have about Tony and his wonderful legacy.

@chuckwilson3985 11 years ago

thank you Mike Clark. it is fascinating to hear you talk about Tony Williams and drumming and music. I agree with all the things you point out about Tony Williams. from the first time he came to my attention in the early 70's all the way up to now I still am in awe of his talent,,and so are all of my drummer friends and musicians who comprehend the man's legacy.

@enriquevillafane6258 12 years ago

Very interesting interview.Mike looks so happy when he talks about Tony.

@m4marcel 10 years ago

That was an excellent perspective on Tony Williams. Thank you Mike Clark

@fusionhar 6 years ago

He effected me and my perception of drumming PROFOUNDLY!

@caseyscheuerell6201 12 years ago

This is just the greatest! Mike Clark! Thank you for sharing this tremendous insight and inspiration...spoken as only a drummer can speak! Beautiful! Inspirational!

@stephanemancini4665 2 years ago

Tony Williams sitting behind a drum set : "ok...now I am in charge. Everything I do rely on ME and MY WILL".

@cosimokeita4072 5 years ago

Thank you Mr Clarke to share you knowledge and humor. You are an inspiration.

@leftyrighty5045 4 years ago (edited)

Two of my all time favorite drummers !!!! I'm a bass player. I can't imagine how many times I probably ran into Mike Clark, or Paul Jackson in San Rafael and didn't know it. I grew up in San Rafael and used to go to the old Bananas AT Large, A Brown Soun, and the other studio on Anderson Drive that I forgot the name of. I ran into Carmine Appice there.

@mebenimble 12 years ago

The back story is so important and we do not get it often. Thanks Mike, great info.

@davidcurtisofficial 9 years ago (edited)

This is so great to hear! Thanks for sharing these blessed stories. I saw Tony Williams for the first time at a Zildjian Day in Scotland about 94. I had just started my drum studies and I was spell bound by him, also Vinnie was there too! It was a magical day that remains with me today. David Curtis