Roy Haynes 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. In 1997, a variety showband called "Rick K and The Allnighters" hired Steve on the spot. Some of the lineup of classic cars are shown at a past gathering for Oldies 106.1 FMs Hot Rods & Rock n Roll. Tom Brechtlein Zach Danziger (Laughs) So Rick was open enough to showcase what I have to bring the table. Owner, founder & lead vocalist of the internationally touring rock n roll revue, Rick K. & The Allnighters. Mark Guiliana However, it was the actions of a random fan that really put Steve Moore on the map. Trevor Lawrence Jr. David Stanoch William Calhoun His unorthodox approach and visual antics (a carryover from his metal . [1][3] Their debut album, D-D-D-Dance was released in October and a third single, "Love and Affection" followed in November. Bernard "Pretty" Purdie Bill Bruford 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. Steve Moore []. Paul Bostaph Ronald Bruner Jr. Han Bennink A golden opportunity arose when a large scale cover band, Rick K and the Allnighters, brought Steve on board to be their touring drummer. Request Free Quote. Chad Wackerman After revisiting the video for what felt like the thousandth time, it clicked that I had to write an article about this. Steve was not only helpful, but excited to talk about the road to his success. Sonny Emory On June 1, 2010, a random fan uploaded Steves performance on YouTube entitled, This Drummer is at the Wrong Gig. The video immediately went viral, receiving over 5 million hits in less than a month. Jack DeJohnette Andr Ceccarelli Warren "Baby" Dodds Barry Altschul Hours may change under current circumstances. Steve was nally touring the country and making a good living as a professional musician. Matt Garstka Carlos Vega Horn section and back up singers used on many performances. Brian Tichy Flickr photos, groups, and tags related to the "rickkandtheallnighters" Flickr tag. For some strange reason, the, 1993 - 2023 drummerworld.com - Bernhard Castiglioni - Switzerland - all rights reserved. Peter Erskine Kenny Clare Aquiles Priester Gergo Borlai It's no secret that I don't really play like a normal drummer. I just assumed it was mostly drummers passing it along to other drummers. Jeff Sipe 33. Steve Moore Daru Jones Find tour dates and live music events for all your favorite bands and artists in your city. Tre Cool Poogie Bell Classic - The Band In Action Rick K. & The Allnighters. According I'm horrible dude, just horrible! Steve Gadd Sonny Payne Other than the extensive list I was sent of every hero and drum god that hes befriended, a story that sticks out took place at NAMM last year. Fredy Studer 2007-2023 Manu Katch Ndugu Chancler (Laughs). Rashied Ali Dave Black James Black Martin Drew Steve Moore, aka "The Mad Drummer," has made quite a name for himself touring with the showband Rick K. & The Allnighters. Hannah Ford-Welton That childhood dream will never fade, and I'll tell you exactly why. Steves viral video even prompted Mike Portnoy (drummer for Dream Theater, Avenged Sevenfold) to tweet about Steve saying, Oh MY GOD..This Guy RULES!! Thank You! Steve Moore, a drummer, was going through a financial crisis. 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 themselves in glittery, mustard-colored tuxedos, the group doesn't look much different than any other variety show band you would see performing in a bowling alley lounge or at a wedding in the 80s. Jack Bruno However, Steve soon became restless with merely playing on the weekends. Doors open at Carl Palmer Gene Hoglan Phil Rudd Classic - Friends Plus, he occasionally departs from the script for simple joy for a celebratory concertgoer. Ringo 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. Vinny Appice Pam says: November 11, 2011 at 2:32am. Joe Bergamini 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. In a camcorder-captured performance, a band named Rick K. & the Allnighters works hard at entertaining a sparse crowd. Bernie Dresel Shannon Forrest Marcel Bach Virgil Donati Abe Laboriel, jr. Paul Douglas Bobby Sanabria THE ALLNIGHTERS Cover Band from Jackson, NJ. Playing these 200 shows a year the way you do with your machine-like precision, how do you keep gigs fresh for yourself? 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. 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. Transportation/bus. Don Brewer When did you realize this video was online and that it had blown into such an online phenomenon? Ringo Starr Then more and more people started passing it around and it just went nuts. The video immediately went viral. Hannah Ford Welton Ray Cooper . Laughs aside, the future seems extremely bright for Steve Moore. Chick Webb Senri Kawaguchi Comment Share. Alan White Brian "Brain" Mantia Get 2023 tour dates, venue details, concert reviews, photos and more at Bandsintown. Gerry Brown Horacio Hernandez Gregg Bissonette Don't have a BandMix.com Account? Francis Panama Steve Moore, AKA The Mad Drummer , Paul Doege on bass guitar/vocals, Seth Mellon on saxaphone/vocals and Frank Dinunzio on guitar/vocals. He was losing weight at an unhealthy rate and working for scraps. However, his personal favorite was headlining The Adams Drummers Festival, where he closed the show with Mike Portnoy by his side. His true passion was with heavier bands like Pantera, Iron Maiden, and Judas Priest. Max Weinberg Everything from merch to tour dates are included and the sky is the limit. Keith Moon Bill Ward Stream music on Myspace, a place where people come to connect, discover, and share. Denny Seiwell Bobby Rondinelli I kept wishing the rest of the band could match his intensity somehow or something . John "Jabo" Starks Max Roach Steve was playing everything from '50s and '60s Music to Country and Pop. So I'm always trying new stuff, just to amuse myself. Russ Kunkel published June 08, 2010. Carmine Appice If he wanted a normal drummer, he would simply hire one! I'm very grateful the video has gone viral, and I'm equally happy that so many people are getting a kick out of it. No, they've never said anything like that. Claus Hessler Colin BaileyDonald Bailey By moving up in the musician food chain, Steve is establishing himself and the Mad Drummer as a brand with his own site. Calvin Rodgers Mickey Roker Matt Cameron Buddy Rich Roger Hawkins Vera Figueiredo Same for the classic rock that he and his band known . Wolfgang Haffner Nicko McBrain Nearly 300 vehicles were part of past years festivities, according to organizers. Pete Ray Biggin 19 on the Australian singles charts. One of the earliest interviews, dating from the 4th of June, can be found here : Steve Moore has also been featured on Ludwig Drums. [1][3] They followed with an album D-D-D-Dance, which contained the slower and more mainstream "Love and Affection" single. Vass joined up with The Louisville Sluggers as The Allniters disbanded again in 2001. Here's Steve's performance, via "Rick K and The Allnighters": Link: themaddrummer.com. I emailed Steve and crossed my fingers waiting for a response. Rufus "Speedy" Jones He would study drummers like Krupa and Rich and take notes on their showboating and mannerisms while traveling. Steve walked up to John Blackwell, the drummer for Prince and introduced himself. Brian Frasier-Moore @jeremiah_gould_drums_wv. 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 . My dream is to be able to do for younger players, what Mike Portnoy did for meperiod! Internet sensation Steve Moore is known for his unorthodox and maniac drumming style. The Car Show will run through Sunday afternoon and many cash prizes will be awarded. Albert Tootie Heath Wim DeVries Dave DiCenso 2023 The Mad Drummer Is A Registered Trademark. After 13 years with them, do you still feel like you fit in with the group? Moritz Mueller Idris Muhammad Has your band ever voiced any concerns like that? Top Secret Drum Corps Full time touring rock n' roll revue/show band covering music from the 1950's-2011. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Allniters&oldid=1091616992, Pages using infobox musical artist with associated acts, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Perry Andronos bass guitar (19831985, 19992000), Julie Conway vocals (19831985, 19851987, 19992000), Martin Fabok guitar (19801985, 19851986, 19992000), Peter Hill-Travis vocals (19801985, 19851987, 19992000), Alistair Law keyboard (19981999, 2004), Brett Pattinson vocals, percussion (19801985, 19851987, 19992000), Marcus Phelan; guitar, vocals (1987) (19981999), Juliana Vasilkov (aka Miss Velvet Vass) vocals (19992000), This page was last edited on 5 June 2022, at 10:14. Rayford Griffin After seeing Chuck Berry on TV at the age of 5, Steve begged his parents to take guitar lessons. Paulinho Da Costa Vernel Fournier Duffy Jackson A distinctive vocal style and charismatic stage presence have earned Rick K and his band rave reviews at majors fairs, casinos, and clubs. 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. Video of loose nut on San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Ferris Wheel goes viral, Rooftop nightspot Cowboys and Cadillacs opening in New Braunfels this summer. Famadou Don Moye Well even sing a happy birthday, he said. Bruce Becker 2/7 Longboard, South Padre Island, TX Nick D'Virgilio Pat Torpey Fortunately, it seems to have amused about a million other people as well. Narada Michael Walden Aaron Thier Chris Parker Bill Cobham I assumed the showmanship came from the hair metal era, which turned out to be half-true. That's not an easy thing to make happen without some talent. Glen Velez And little stops them. Mel Taylor Nasheet Waits Narada Elvin Jones Harold Jones 20 Verified Bookings. Keep in mind, I'm a drummer! Not only were they eager to showcase Steve, they were also established, and in a position to offer him 150-200 dates a year. What do Rick K and the rest of the Allnighters feel about your showmanship? 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. However, it was designed to be that way. Tony Royster Jr. First single for Powderworks was "Hold On" in May, followed by a cover of Bobby Bloom's "Montego Bay" in September, which peaked at No. Joe Morris . Dino Danelli Morgan Agren Gary Chester Felix M. Lehrmann Sam Woodyard Pete York Although it felt strange leaving the world of creating original music, Steve knew this was something he couldnt pass up. Zakir Hussain Amir Bresler He would study drummers like Krupa and Rich and take notes . A compilation album, The Best of was released in 1996. To be completely honest, I dont think he was joking. Hi Steve, . They reformed in 2004 to support reggae band, UB40's Australian tour, but they did not record new material. in, Privacy Paul Wertico Herlin Riley Steve was recording albums and touring but still not making a living from playing drums. Photos migrated from Classic Myspace on 2/18/2014 1:01:33 PM. Avg 5.0 | 17 Reviews. John Longstreth Hakim Ludin Jon Bermuda Schwartz Ignacio Berroa 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. 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. Evelyn Glennie Carter Beauford Kiko Martinez ! and walked away. Original line-up was Ted Ayers on sax, Dave Bebb on drums, Stuart Crysell on guitar, Martin Fabok on guitar, Peter Hill-Travis on vocals, Graham Hood (The Johnnys) on bass guitar, Brett Pattinson on vocals and Mark Taylor on keyboards. Johnny Vidacovich [1] The album and all three singles had reached the Top 40 on the Australian charts. Poncho Sanchez Mongo Santamaria Tommy Campbell [1][3] More singles followed but Allniters separated for six months during 1985 and then continued on until July 1987 before disbanding more permanently. Butch Miles Bill Stewart Don Alias Carl Allen Kenny Clarke Ralph Peterson Pat Petrillo Simon Phillips Matt Wilson Shadow Wilson David "Pick" Withers Verify your listing. Rick K.'s 2019 All-Star Line Up of Touring Allnighters. Hes even been featured in several advertising campaigns, including Roland, Tillamook Dairy, and Advil. George Spanky McCurdy Jason McGerr Russ McKinnon Marvin McQuitty Omar Hakim & The Allnighters concerts near you. Daniel Sadownick As it turns out, he's not just a monster player, but a very nice guy as well. Whether you realize it or not, youve probably already seen the Mad Drummer, Steve Moore. Mike Johnston Rich Redmond Raul Rekow Richie Hayward Russ Miller Jim Payne Where: Washington Street in downtown Columbus. "The Mad Drummer," Steve Moore, goes crazy performing "Peppermint Twist" with Rick K. and the Allnighters at the Chuck Mathena Center in Princeton, WV. About a week ago people began sending me emails telling me they saw the video. Danny Carey Jonathan Moffett June 1, 2010 - A random fan shot a video of Steve Moore playing drums at an amusement park in PA. No, in his mind, sunshine will reign over 106.1 The River FM Radio event. Tal Bergman Armando Peraza Mike Mitchell By high school, he was playing every weekend with the areas best bands. They say one door must close, for another. Scott Amendola Aaron Comess Joe Morello Paul Leim People want to see something at a show. RICK K. ROAD TRIP. Jim Riley 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. Gorden Campbell The original video has received over two millon views in less then a week and has spawned multiple variations and mirrors. Jim Black Cindy Blackman Emmanuelle Caplette After much deliberation, I have decided to leave Rick K & The Allnighters, to make room for new opportunities. Jim Chapin O MY GODthis guy RULES!! Richard Spaven Cindy Blackman Santana Christoph Schneider Clarence Penn Chris Pennie