Ferrone Gets His Mojo On
I saw Steve Ferrone a few years ago at Columbus Percussion’s Drum Daze (a quick side note here – it is well worth the drive to Columbus Percussion for your drum gear, they are quite knowledgeable, and Jim Rupp is one of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet). I thought he had a solid groove, but when you mix him in with an abundance of highly technical drummers with amazing chops, he doesn’t really stand out.
Well, add him to a mix of incredible musicians and a very prolific songwriter, and he stands out in a big way! I’m talking about Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers latest work…Mojo. Every track moves with a feel that only Ferrone can provide. He’s a Gretsch Artist too (I’m beginning to understand why people talk about “That great Gretsch sound”. More on that in a future post) and he’s played with Duran Duran, Average White Band, and Eric Clapton (just to name a few). One of my favorite tracks is “I Should Have Known It“. Take a listen to Mojo, and experience that impeccable Ferrone groove.
