The Unwritten Rules of Being a Professional Drummer | Jarred Pope

On this episode of The Rich Redmond Show, Rich and Jim welcome Nashville-based drummer Jarred Pope for a wide-ranging conversation about life on the road, finding his place in the music business, and keeping rock and roll alive. Jarred shares stories from his work with Tom Keifer, Brother Kane, Gene Simmons, and other artists, and talks about the value of reading charts, learning by watching great players, and building a distinctive sound behind the kit.

Some records Jarred has done:

-Mother Funk Conspiracy

-Crosby Loggins  and the Light “We All Go Home” great album, but hard to find

-Damon Johnson “Echo” Ep, “Birmingham Tonight Live” live album, Memoirs of an uprising

Damon Johnson and the Get Ready “Battle Lessons” my favorite DJ record by far…

Of course, The Brother Cane “Magnolia Medicine” and Tom Keifer Band “Rise”

Timed Highlights:

00:00 — Introducing Jarred Pope and his move to Nashville

05:00 — ’70s rock, touring, and life on the road

11:00 — Reading charts and learning songs

17:00 — Vinnie Colaiuta, drumming influences, and gear