Tommy Lee Chico Hamilton Tony Williams Tomas Haake They even call me their spectacle. (Laughs) I'm sort of like a blind discus thrower at the Olympics. 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. Jon Theodore Hes n0w touring with a heavy metal group. Peter Erskine Maison Guidry Narada Michael Walden Mickey Hart Steve has since appeared on NBC, The Bio Channel, and TV Total. As it turns out, he's not just a monster player, but a very nice guy as well. Gerry Hemingway Don Henley Kenny Wollesen A compilation album, The Best of was released in 1996. Gorden Campbell Gene Jackson Jeff Porcaro The video featured a clip of a typical cheesy classic rock cover band band called Rick K. and the Allnighters playing ZZ Top's "Sharped Dressed Man.". Dave Black James Black Marcel Bach Jason Bonham [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. Brian Bennett I definitely always have wanted to present more of a Temptations or a Las Vegas-style flashiness, said the singer who began performing at age 13 in clubs as a drummer with bands. He has performed in Russia, Austria, Germany, and Belgium and countless dates in The United States. Pete Zeldman Joe Bergamini Rashied Ali His unorthodox approach and visual antics (a carryover from his metal . The remaining shows on the summer concert schedule include: Again, props to the other guys in the band, because I'm hell to play with. Bill Cobham Chris K says: November 11, 2011 at 9:22am. To be completely honest, I dont think he was joking. Claus Hessler K. mentioned that the bands 150 shows annually feature enough first-time attendees and scenery changes to help keep a sometimes-evolving setlist fresh. Joe Chambers However, it was designed to be that way. Andrea Vadrucci None work harder than drummer Steve Moore. Drummers are generally told to just sit there and be quiet. Chick Webb He is best known for his roles as Darryl Philbin on The Office (20052013) and Doug Judy (the Pontiac Bandit) on Brooklyn Nine-Nine (20132021). Airto Moreira Ndugu Chancler All of this can be found on Moore's website, The Mad Drummer. Russ Kunkel Donny Gruendler Nick D'Virgilio Danny Carey Marco Minnemann A golden opportunity arose when a large scale cover band, Rick K and the Allnighters, brought Steve on board to be their touring drummer. At age 9, his school band director gave his class a music test and talked to Steve about playing in the school band. I arrived at 1:00 a.m. and went straight to bed, as I had to be on the set at 7:30 a.m. Jack DeJohnette With Marcus Phelan, Peter Aitkens (drums), Alistair Law (keyboards), Justine Harrison (vocals), Nick Hempton and Steve Luke (Horns),joining the old firm of Travis, Pattinson, Fabok and Andronos they recorded the album Another Fine Mess, released in early 2000. This does not seem to be the case here. Steves viral video even prompted Mike Portnoy (drummer for Dream Theater, Avenged Sevenfold) to tweet about Steve saying, Oh MY GOD..This Guy RULES!! [1][3] They followed with an album D-D-D-Dance, which contained the slower and more mainstream "Love and Affection" single. Owner, founder & lead vocalist of the internationally touring rock n roll revue, Rick K. & The Allnighters. Tim Alexander on Susie Ibarra THE ALLNIGHTERS Cover Band from Jackson, NJ. What: Annual Hot Rods & Rock n Roll car show and concert presented by 106.1 FM The River. America's Most Exciting Show Band www.rickkandtheallnighters.com Steve decided against the usual cookie-cutter approach and decided to be as OVER THE TOP as possible. Nearly two years later, someone posted it on YouTube, under the title "This Drummer Is At The Wrong Gig." Who is the drummer for Rick K and the Allnighters? Rick K.'s 2019 All-Star Line Up of Touring Allnighters. Dave Elitch . Ralph Humphrey [1][3] More singles followed but Allniters separated for six months during 1985 and then continued on until July 1987 before disbanding more permanently. When I stepped off the plane there was a driver waiting to take me to the hotel. Vass joined up with The Louisville Sluggers as The Allniters disbanded again in 2001. Pete Lockett The second it clicked with non musicians in the mainstream, it was a surefire success. Flo Dauner George Spanky McCurdy Jason McGerr Russ McKinnon Marvin McQuitty Chris Parker Dave Lombardo Larrie Londin Anton Fig Pete LaRoca Sims Senri Kawaguchi Joseph Ziggy Modeliste Glen Velez Lenny Castro Steve Moore, AKA "The Mad Drummer" , Paul Doege on bass guitar/vocals, Seth Mellon on saxaphone/vocals and Frank Dinunzio on guitar/vocals. Felix M. Lehrmann At an Ohio date a few years ago, the power went out, and band members ventured into the crowd to sing a cappella with small clusters of people gathered around. Is this your business? Jimmy Vincent Gil Sharone Clyde Stubblefield In 1997, the variety band Rick K and The Allnighters hired Steve on the spot. Concert: At 7 p.m with Rick K. and the Allnighters. Joey Jordison Barriemore Barlow Keith Carlock 20 Verified Bookings. Larnell Lewis Drummer Steve Moore had no idea a show he performed at an amusement park in Elysburg, PA would resurface online two years later making him a viral video sensation. Sleeping on the floor of a local producers studio, he was tapped to play drums on several demos which unfortunately never saw the light of day. Big Sid Catlett Paul Wertico 2007-2023 Steve openly admits he hates playing solos, even though he loves watching them. Gene Krupa Max Weinberg Matt Abts Duffy Jackson Al Foster Billy Ward Vinny Appice Scott Amendola Rick K Lead Vocalist, Owner & Founder at Rick K. & The Allnighters, LLC Morgantown, West Virginia, United States 97 connections Dave Weckl Ralf Gustke Vinnie Colaiuta Carter Beauford Max Roach Flickr photos, groups, and tags related to the "rickkandtheallnighters" Flickr tag. Keep in mind, I'm a drummer! If that were not the case, national artists would save millions on staging, lights, pyro, props, fog machinesall of which, have nothing to do with music. However, it has everything to do with a show.. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. If the tour buses of Sha Na Na, the Temptations & Huey Lewis and the News collided. Adam Cruz In just 4 days, it had received over 1 million hits. For me, it was hearing that Mike Portnoy (drummer for Dream Theatre) enjoyed my playing. [1][3] The line-up were Ayers, Crysell, Fabok, Hill-Travis, Pattinson and Taylor, and new members, Perry Andronos on bass guitar, Julie Conway on vocals, Dave Lennon on drums and Stephen Luke on trombone. When do Rick K and the Allnighters play in Beaver Springs? Too many times your heroes disappoint you. Dave Tough Nat Townsley FAIRLEA No strangers to the State Fair of West Virginia, Rick K. and the Allnighters will perform on the Center Stage during the nine-day exposition on Aug. 13-18. For some strange reason, the, 1993 - 2023 drummerworld.com - Bernhard Castiglioni - Switzerland - all rights reserved. For the next three years, Steve continued to study guitar and banjo, along with the piano. After 13 years with them, do you still feel like you fit in with the group? Bill Stewart Jonathan Diener is the drummer for the Swellers but you hardly ever see him bust out stick twirls anymore. 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. Pierre Favre Leon Parker Duduka Da Fonseca Roger Biwandu Rick Dior Marko Djordjevic According Lenny White @jeremiah_gould_drums_wv. Throughout the song Mr. Moore flails about in a very non-tuxedo clad manner to humorous results. Tommy Igoe Lars Ulrich Categories The Office Trivia. 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. Brian Frasier-Moore Do you honestly think he would have enjoyed that kind of success had he just sat there on a chair? John Blackwell [2] The single had no chart success and The Allniters disbanded.[1]. Barry Altschul He never would have imagined one day an unsuspecting person in the crowd would be so impressed with Steves over-the-top stick twirling abilities that he would post a video on YouTube and change the Mad Drummers life. I toss down Reese Cups like they're breath mints then wash it all down with a few gallons of chocolate milk. What is the craziest thing that has happened since this video has surfaced on the internet? Jamie Oldaker JoJo Mayer Mitch Mitchell 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 . Nigel Olsson Aaron Spears ! and walked away. [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. Emmanuelle Caplette Hes perfectly content being part of a cohesive unit for the rest of his career. Sherrie Maricle Well, you have to remember, they're judging a 90 minute show, on one song. Jimmy Cobb Benny Greb Questlove All rights reserved. Dirk Brand Steve Gadd [1][2][4], The Allniters signed with Midnight Oil's label Powderworks and with RCA in 1983. Sun, Jun 6, 2010 at 6:09 pm. To make a living playing music, he would have to relocate. A recording engineer, feeling sorry for Steve, let him sleep on the oor of his studio for six months in return for his drum tracks. It was only a day later when I got the email notification on my phone from the Mad Drummer himself. Steve 'The Mad Drummer' Moore's last Wipe Out. . Chris "Daddy" Dave Then something happens: Moore simply goes mad. By high school, he was playing every weekend with the areas best bands. 10 comments . Brian Downey And all the guys and gals at the radio station there always have been great.. Drori Mondlak Adam Deitch Aynsley Dunbar Sly Dunbar Get 2023 tour dates, venue details, concert reviews, photos and more at Bandsintown. As of 2/8/23. I so enjoy the atmosphere there, said the man who keeps his surname abbreviated to a single letter for his downtime privacy. Denny Seiwell Steve performed in the usual school band programs and garage bands through his teens. 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 . Dave Grohl Rick K. & The Allnighters. It is still early in its life on the internet, but could certainly continue to grow. 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. Internet sensation Steve Moore is known for his unorthodox and maniac drumming style. Pam says: November 11, 2011 at 2:32am. Amir Bresler Aaron Sterling Comment Share. Kenny Washington Born February 24 in Elkins, West Virginia Steve Moore has built his entire life around a childhood dream. Shannon Forrest Rick Latham Ray Luzier Andy Newmark Jost Nickel Within weeks, Steve was recognized by Yahoo, Tosh.O, Drummerworld, Modern Drummer, and DRUM Magazine and was the topic of . Do you still have aspirations to be the next Neil Peart or Dave Lombardo? Billy Hart Jimmy DeGrasso Manolo Badrena In a camcorder-captured performance, a band named Rick K. & the Allnighters works hard at entertaining a sparse crowd. The video which became popular was posted on June the 1st 2010 : 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. | Learn more about Rick K's work experience, education, connections & more by . Thank You! [1][2] February 1986 saw another line-up change where Conway, Franke, Hill-Travis and Pattinson, teamed with new crew of Michael Allen on keyboards, Troy Duncombe on bass guitar, Simon Knapman on drums and Mickey Mahoney on guitar. Billy Higgins Nick Mason Carlos Vega Rufus "Speedy" Jones Stream music on Myspace, a place where people come to connect, discover, and share. When asked about who hed love to work with, he wishes he could do a record with James Michael (singer of SIXX AM) and joked about taking out the drummer of Steel Panther and replacing him before anyone noticed. Stephen Perkins Bruce Becker They uploaded it to YouTube, giving it the title "This Drummer Is At The Wrong Gig!". Tre Cool Verify your listing. June 1, 2010 - A random fan shot a video of Steve Moore playing drums at an amusement park in PA. Butch Miles He was losing weight at an unhealthy rate and working for scraps. Vernel Fournier Zakir Hussain Ian Paice I'm basically the poster child on what not to eat. PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL TO CONFIRM BEFORE TRAVELING AS DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. Joel Taylor Victor Lewis Cora Coleman-Dunham Tito Puente I didn't think much about it at first. A distinctive vocal style and charismatic stage presence have earned Rick K and his band rave reviews at majors fairs, casinos, and clubs. Steve Moore Jeff Hamilton Josh Freese It is "great family entertainment . The Drumbassadors Billy Drummond Kenny Aronoff Ken K. Mary Rashid Williams Rick K. and the Allnighters are Morgantown's and the entire Eastern Seaboard's premier musical entertainment group, officials said. Wolfgang Haffner Take Elvis for example. It's no secret that I don't really play like a normal drummer. We cant wait to return to our friends at the Beaver Community Fair in Beaver Springs, PA, on Wednesday, Sept. 22! 19 on the Australian singles charts. Jack Bruno Cindy Blackman Santana Christoph Schneider Food/drink: Available at downtown restaurants. Abe Laboriel, jr. 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. Find Nearby: ATMs, Hotels, Night Clubs, Parkings, Movie Theaters Some people might think what you do on stage takes away from the overall performance because all eyes are on you. I have a new hero. Within weeks, Steve was recognized by Drummerwold, Modern Drummer, Tosh.0, and Yahoo. Fully self-contained. Fukushi Tainaka Grady Tate Jonathan Joseph Bun E. Carlos Stan Levey Rick Marotta Where do you pull all that energy from for each song? Ray Cooper Zak Starkey Shelly Manne This time two years ago, most people hadn't heard of Rick K And The Allnighters ('America's most exciting show band'), much less their flamboyant drummer, Steve Moore. (Laughs) Some of that stuff is choreographed, but a lot of it just comes out on the fly. It was equal amounts impressive as it was hilarious. Charly Antolini A larger-scale show with over ten people on stage and a bit more spotlight on the drummer. Subscribe now to get the latest news delivered right to your inbox. Bertram Engel Tico Torres Han Bennink Tom Brechtlein Avg 5.0 | 17 Reviews. Nana Vasconcelos 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. So I packed my clothes, jumped on a plane, and headed for L.A. Gerald Heyward Bill Kreutzmann 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. Chad Wackerman The video, This Drummer Is At The Wrong Gig went viral, getting him over 26 million views on YouTube as well as a guest-starring role on NBCs, The Office, headlining spots at major music conferences and a slew of endorsements. Chris Coleman Privacy, articles talking about his sudden fame as a mad drummer. Questlove Thompson Steve Hass Buddy Miles Paul Douglas In addition to working on the next traveling show, hes hoping to do a clinic tour and continue to spread the gospel of The Mad Drummer. We talked to Steve Moore, the viral YouTube drummer, about his fiery passion for the skins. Steve Moore got invited to Woodstick Big Beat 2010 in Kirkland, WA on November 7th: Verfgbar : Lieferbar innerhalb von 5-10 Werktagen, soweit verfgbar beim Lieferanten. Famadou Don Moye Kenwood Dennard John Densmore Toss Panos Because of this ever-growing popularity, a new show called, Rick K & The Mad Drummer is in the works for 2015. John Bonham Vera Figueiredo I had a part in helping a million people get away from their troubles for a few minutes. Even with all of the attention and notoriety, it seems this drummer is still searching for the right gig. Horacio Hernandez Full production. Shannon Larkin Christian Vander How could I possibly take something that wonderful for granted? Sonny Payne James Gadson Your style of drumming isn't usually associated with a variety show band like Rick K and the Allnighters. This is confirmed by another video of their live performance from the 2010 Florida Strawberry Festival : In it, the drummer plays red light/green light of his moves with the bass player and guitarist as a part of the show. Glen Sobel 2980 N. National Road, Suite A, Columbus, IN 47201, Main Switchboard: (812) 372-7811 As the following video shows, coming from the same event but with the song "Wipe Out" : The drummer's impressive skills are rehearsed and prepared moves made in order to entertain their public via show-offs, more than the song itself. Terreon Gully Classic - The Band In Action by Rick K. & The Allnighters (rickkandtheallnighters). Then more and more people started passing it around and it just went nuts. Earl Palmer Daru Jones 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. What am I going to do if I retire? 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. [4] The Allniters also released two more singles in 1984, "Screaming Dreaming" in August and "I Saw You First" in December. In your biography online you mention a theory you have that audiences tend to hear with their eyes. Can you explain that to me a bit more and how you use that in your performances? Member Since 2008. High energy Vegas style presentation. Steve was playing everything from '50s and '60s Music to Country and Pop. Aquiles Priester published June 08, 2010. Johnny Vidacovich I assumed the showmanship came from the hair metal era, which turned out to be half-true. Dino Danelli Classic - Friends Bobby Sanabria Why on earth would I retire? Glenn Kotche Tal Bergman Hi Steve, . The bands lead singer, speaking by phone from his home in Morgantown, West Virginia, on a rare day off the road, said that he hopes the conversation and the upcoming party is steered far from what he called the dreaded R word. Scott TravisRon Tutt He also noticed that people remember characters more than musicians. For example, Jerry Lee Lewis was a ne piano player, but he was also a WILDMAN on stage!!! Anika Nilles