Taylor Hawkins Steve nally gave in and joined the school band under the condition that he would be allowed to switch to the drums after six months of playing the trumpet. Senri Kawaguchi Tris Imboden Al Jackson Ari Hoenig Papa Jo Jones Philly Joe Jones One of the most exciting performers on the music scene today, native WVian, Rick K shares his enthusiasm and love of music with an ever-growing audience across the country. [1] Another Fine Mess was released before they disbanded once more, and they reformed yet again during 2004 but no new material was released. Alan Dawson 19 on the Australian singles charts. Manu Katch I own everything he's ever recorded. Ringo Danny Carey Gene Jackson Dennis Chambers Jimmy Vincent The video shows a band covering, Sharp Dressed Man by ZZ Top, but what stands out is the flamboyant drummer who sticks out like a sore thumb on steroids. Toss Panos For some strange reason, the, 1993 - 2023 drummerworld.com - Bernhard Castiglioni - Switzerland - all rights reserved. Gregg Bissonette Copyright 2023 BandMix.com. They reformed in 2004 to support reggae band, UB40's Australian tour, but they did not record new material. David Northrup Gary Novak Mixes by Rick K. & The Allnighters (rickkandtheallnighters). She is, Morrison said, a real rock star.. In 1997, a variety showband called "Rick K and The Allnighters" hired Steve on the spot. Jeff Porcaro But in the late spring of 2010, a YouTube clip of the group performing a cover of ZZ Top's Sharp Dressed Man became a viral sensation - all because of Moore's dazzling . Mick Avory Even for the first few seconds of the song, the Allnighters sound like a typical cover band channeling Billy Gibbons and his crew. Owner, founder & lead vocalist of the internationally touring rock n' roll revue, "Rick K. & The Allnighters". Dave Weckl Steve decided against the usual cookie-cutter approach and decided to be as OVER THE TOP as possible. Ray Cooper [1][2], By July 1985, Conway, Fabok, Hill-Travis, Luke and Pattinson reformed The Allniters with Peter Bolke on bass guitar, Ralph Franke on saxophone, Mark Fuccilli on saxophone, Dale Pandit on drums and Mark Tanner on guitar. Rodney Holmes Steve White Pete Wilhoit Dafnis Prieto Where: Washington Street in downtown Columbus. Joey Kramer [1][2], In 1984, a new line-up of studio band, The Igniters, containing Crysell, Fabok, Luke and Taylor, together with Toni Allaylis on vocals, Simone Dee on vocals, Cliff Griggs on drums (Spy vs Spy), Patou Powell on vocals (Caribe), Phillip Ayres (saxophone) Steven Luke (trombone) Dave Kimber (keys on 'Man through the door') Kate Swadling on vocals and Mike Weiley on guitars (Spy vs Spy) was formed to record a second EP. Harvey Mason Eric Harland Watching you play Sharp Dressed Man tired me out! RICK K., who once drove a 1965 Auburn Galaxy convertible, knows that a classic car can escort one back to another, perhaps more idyllic time. As a matter of fact, the original video of the Sharp Dressed Man cover, being one of the less demonstrative one to guess the showmanship used by the band for entertainment purpose with a title referring to the drummer as "being in a wrong gig", can mislead the viewer in thinking that he is genuinely unleashing his rock 'n' roll spirit for that sole song, thing that has been interpreted by many in the video's comment section. What do Rick K and the rest of the Allnighters feel about your showmanship? Roger Hawkins Then more and more people started passing it around and it just went nuts. Fredy Studer 1 Award or Badge. Plus, he occasionally departs from the script for simple joy for a celebratory concertgoer. Thank You! By moving up in the musician food chain, Steve is establishing himself and the Mad Drummer as a brand with his own site. This wasnt exactly what he had in mind when he had left West Virginia, but it would have to suce until he could get a road gig. Wim DeVries Dave DiCenso Mitch Mitchell During a cover of ZZ Top's "Sharped Dressed Man" drummer Steve Moore while dressed in a golden tuxedo let out his inner Tommy Lee. Steve performed in the usual school band programs and garage bands through his teens. Rich Redmond Raul Rekow Rick K. & The Allnighters. Keys sequenced. Rick K Member since: Jan 23 2006 Active over 1 month ago Level of commitment: Touring Years together: 20 Gigs played: Over 100 Tend to practice: 2-3 times per week . Too many times your heroes disappoint you. And all the guys and gals at the radio station there always have been great.. The second it clicked with non musicians in the mainstream, it was a surefire success. RICK K., who once drove a 1965 Auburn Galaxy convertible, knows that a classic car can escort one back to another, perhaps more idyllic time. Ren Creemers Glen Velez [1] They briefly reformed in 1999 to tour and then record. Herlin Riley Paul Leim Lewis Nash David Garibaldi The video helped him bridge the gap from fan to friend which is something most people dont get in their lifetime. This Drummer Is At The Wrong Gig - by now, you've probably seen the YouTube video that captures the wildly enthusiastic drumming skills of Steve Moore, who pounds the skins (to put it mildly) for Rick K And The Allnighters ("America's Most Exciting Show Band . Evelyn Glennie Joe Chambers Daru Jones Steve Hass Alex Acuna The weekend will kick off with a Cruise-In on Friday night, before Saturday's long list of events that include the Annual Car Show, a concert by Rick K and the Allnighters and a fireworks display. One year later, he was playing all of his favorite songs on guitar for his family. Ash Soan Russ Miller Robby Ameen Brian Bennett After much deliberation, I have decided to leave Rick K & The Allnighters, to make room for new opportunities. While Steve Moore's performance was covered by some articles talking about his sudden fame as a mad drummer, it must be pointed out that Rick K. and the Allnighters is a show band.. That's to say they play well-known songs while adding their touch of staged shenanigans between the band members, mainly the drummer. Bobby Sanabria John J.R. Robinson Pete LaRoca Sims Bobby Rock Derek Roddy Gary Chaffee Ray Luzier Jake Hanna Conditions. Laughs aside, the future seems extremely bright for Steve Moore. Joe Ascione Inuenced by drummers like Mike Portnoy, Dave Lombardo, and Shannon Larkin, he sharpened his playing with drum loops, odd meters, and polyrhythms. George Kollias Hamid Drake Karriem Riggins Richard Spaven Pat Mastelotto A golden opportunity arose when a large scale cover band, Rick K and the Allnighters, brought Steve on board to be their touring drummer. Starting at $200 per event. Joey Baron Why on earth would I retire? They arrive these days without comical and creative drummer Steve Moore, who became globally known a few years ago and suddenly landed on national music magazine covers after a YouTube.com video of him wildly performing with the Allnighters went viral. Numerous changes occurred in band members with Fabok, Hill-Travis and Pattinson . Pete Zeldman Even Mike Portnoy's a fan! Join Facebook to connect with Rick K Road Trip and others you may know. The Allnighters expect to blend tunes from as far back as the 60s and the Beatles with todays tunes from artists such as Bruno Mars in a 90-minute show. Butch Miles None work harder than drummer Steve Moore. Thanks to Bandstand Bruce Hassinger and our sponsor, Churchs Tax & Accounting Services. Jim Keltner The band separated in January 1985 as Ayers, Crysell and Taylor formed Castles in Spain. Rick K.'s 2019 All-Star Line Up of Touring Allnighters. Milford Graves Jim Chapin Walfredo Reyes, Jr. Roy Burns Tobias Ralph Steve Jordan The evening includes showmanship and hilarious high jinx in addition to favorite popular music spanning 50 years of style. Moore, who calls himself the Mad Drummer ( www.maddrummerinc.com ), is featured on the video with his band Rick K and the Allnighters covering the ZZ Top song "Sharp Dressed Man." Dressed . Toll Free: (800) 876-7811, Brian Blair is a reporter for The Republic. Duffy Jackson Warren "Baby" Dodds . In 1997, the variety band Rick K and The Allnighters hired Steve on the spot. Nana Vasconcelos Bernie Dresel James Gadson Subscribe now to get the latest news delivered right to your inbox. Bernard "Pretty" Purdie Here's Steve's performance, via "Rick K and The Allnighters": Link: themaddrummer.com. Jon Christensen [1] The album and all three singles had reached the Top 40 on the Australian charts. Shelly Manne Mike Mangini Pete LaRoca Sims Jack DeJohnette It is "great family entertainment . Concert: At 7 p.m with Rick K. and the Allnighters. That childhood dream will never fade, and I'll tell you exactly why. They play events throughout the United States and also have . Hes doing ridiculous stick tricks while somehow still playing a straight forward beat on his huge white kit with pink flames. With 150-200 tour dates a year, it was not only a solid job, but incredible exposure. Vinnie Paul Karen Carpenter Lil John Roberts Adam Cruz But the group puts in a lot of work behind the surface flash. He would study drummers like Krupa and Rich and take notes on their showboating and mannerisms while traveling. Deen Castronovo Same for the classic rock that he and his band known as The Allnighters have performed worldwide, plus during Super Bowl week, NBA All-Star weekend, and goodness knows where else. Following the initial Youtube video's fame, many articles covered the event and some of them got in touch with Steve Moore in order to have an interview with him. 2/2 Civic Center, Charleston, WV. Dave Mattacks Dave Black James Black Bobby Colomby Ilan Rubin He has performed in Russia, Austria, Germany, and Belgium and countless dates in The United States. John "Jabo" Starks His unorthodox approach and visual antics (a carryover from his metal roots) has been attracting a great deal of attention over the last several years. Being recorded by the J. Geils Band was a stamp of authenticity, as the group, with ex-DJ Peter Wolf as lead singer, had made a practice of resurrecting obscure (to white audiences) R&B hits for a college-party crowd, including "So Sharp" by Dyke and the Blazers, "Looking for a Love" by The Valentinos, "First I Look at the Purse" by . Doors open at He was losing weight at an unhealthy rate and working for scraps. Felix M. Lehrmann Hes perfectly content being part of a cohesive unit for the rest of his career. Rick K.s 2019 All-Star Line Up of Touring Allnighters. Pedrito Martinez Photos migrated from Classic Myspace on 2/18/2014 1:01:33 PM. When do Rick K and the Allnighters play in Beaver Springs? K. mentioned that the bands 150 shows annually feature enough first-time attendees and scenery changes to help keep a sometimes-evolving setlist fresh. Hannah Ford Welton Mike Mitchell His unorthodox approach and visual antics (a carryover from his metal . My dream is to be able to do for younger players, what Mike Portnoy did for meperiod! Maison Guidry Kendrick ScottRobert Sput Searight The other original members were Ted Ayers on sax, Dave Bebb on drums, Stuart Crysell on guitar, Peter Hill-Travis on vocals, Graham Hood on bass guitar, Brett Pattinson on vocals and Mark Taylor on keyboards. Brian Downey Steve Gadd Find tour dates and live music events for all your favorite bands and artists in your city. Chris "Daddy" Dave Keith Moon Again, props to the other guys in the band, because I'm hell to play with. Keith Carlock All rights reserved. Your style of drumming isn't usually associated with a variety show band like Rick K and the Allnighters. Al Foster Joey Castillo Dave Langguth Dave DiCenso Jim Gordon Karl Latham Hes even been featured in several advertising campaigns, including Roland, Tillamook Dairy, and Advil. Joel Rosenblatt [1][2] Numerous changes occurred in band members with Fabok, Hill-Travis and Pattinson common to almost all line-ups.[1][2]. Chris Coleman I may not win any awards, but I'll sure keep the crowd alert. Zach Danziger Dave Tough Nat Townsley 2/4 Bar Louie, Embassy Suites, Round Rock, TX. Flickr photos, groups, and tags related to the "rickkandtheallnighters" Flickr tag. When I stepped off the plane there was a driver waiting to take me to the hotel. Shannon Forrest Bill Bruford Chad Sexton Guide to Building a Profitable eCommerce Website, Self-Hosted LMS or Cloud LMS We Help You Make the Right Decision, ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BANJO TUNING FOR BEGINNERS. Johnny Rabb Joe Morris Live from Beer Barrel Saloon, Put In Bay, OH. However, Steve soon became restless with merely playing on the weekends. Steve was playing everything from '50s and '60s Music to Country and Pop. & The Allnighters concerts near you. Jeff Hirshfield Glenn Kotche Has your band ever voiced any concerns like that? Even with all of the attention and notoriety, it seems this drummer is still searching for the right gig. Steve Moore Greg Clark Mike Clark Nearly two years later, someone posted it on YouTube, under the title "This Drummer Is At The Wrong Gig." Steve ignorantly said, Horns are Dumb!! Welche Mglichkeiten dem "Medium" Big Band immer noch innewohnten, zeigen einige Arbeiten des Strata-East-Mitgrnders, der. Do you honestly think he would have enjoyed that kind of success had he just sat there on a chair? Animal Denzil Best I emailed Steve and crossed my fingers waiting for a response. Sylvia Cuenca Abe Cunningham Mickey Curry Brian Frasier-Moore Steve Moore, aka "The Mad Drummer," has made quite a name for himself touring with the showband Rick K. & The Allnighters. Jonathan Mover Who is the drummer for Rick K and the Allnighters? Zakir Hussain Questlove Thompson Martin Drew Paul Elliott One of the earliest interviews, dating from the 4th of June, can be found here : Steve Moore has also been featured on Ludwig Drums. Glen Sobel Dave Elitch No, they've never said anything like that. Jeff "Tain" Watts Pete Lockett Brian "Brain" Mantia Rick Dior Marko Djordjevic Manolo Badrena Chester Thompson Everything from merch to tour dates are included and the sky is the limit. [1] The band's first performance was at the Sussex Hotel in September 1980. My favorite part is seeing all the classic cars around. Eric Moore Bill Cobham Poogie Bell Internet sensation Steve Moore is known for his unorthodox and maniac drumming style. Since it was first posted on June 1, 2010, the video titled This Drummer is at the Wrong Gig has received nearly 1.6 million views (as of June 6). [4] The Allniters also released two more singles in 1984, "Screaming Dreaming" in August and "I Saw You First" in December. Bobby Jarzombek Akira JimboJonas Johansen Tony Allen Jon Hiseman Ranjit Barot Julio Barreto Cozy Cole It's not really fair to crucify the other guys for giving me the chance to shine a little. Bill Stewart Jonathan Joseph - @jonodiener, From Drummer to Drummer: How to Pitch a Perfect Product, The Best Drummers You've Never Heard of Are Shredding in a Church in Michigan. Steve Moore Chico Hamilton Mickey Hart Lenny White In 2008 cover band Rick K. & the Allnighters performed in Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, Pennsyvania. Tico Torres Carl Palmer Dannie Richmond Rashid Williams Roger Taylor John Tempesta Steves viral video even prompted Mike Portnoy (drummer for Dream Theater, Avenged Sevenfold) to tweet about Steve saying, Oh MY GOD..This Guy RULES!! Phil Ehart