About this episode
This week's guest is Chris Fryar , primarily known for his work with the Zac Brown Band. He has also worked with Oteil and the Peacemakers, led by bassist Oteil Burbridge of the Allman Brothers Band, as well as with Victor Wooten, John Popper, Steve Bailey, and many more. Chris is powerful, creative, and consistent, yet very reactive and conversational with his playing. I was so happy to chat with him. I'll be honest—I haven't really said this in an intro before, but this conversation is what I envisioned when I started this podcast. Chris is incredible at sharing his story through his choices and offers invaluable advice along the way. This is hands down one of my favorite episodes. Please enjoy my chat with Chris Fryar about the five records that shaped him into the musician he is today. And make sure you check out his honorable mentions. He's got plenty, and they'll all make you a better player. I promise. --- Get Your Copy of the Drummers on Drumming Book Today! 🎯 Click here to order now! Drummers on Drumming (the book) takes you inside the stories, records, and moments that shaped some of the world’s greatest drummers. Built on the Big Fat Five format of digging into top influences, it’s packed with candid interviews and personal insights. Whether you’re just starting out or have been playing for years, this book is here to inspire you to sharpen your skills and find your own voice behind the kit. CHRIS' BIG FAT FIVE: Album - Zenyatta Mondatta Artist - The Police Release Year - 1980 Key Track(s) - Shadows In The Rain, Driven To Tears, When The World Is Running Down Drummer - Stewart Copeland - Album - Ten Summoner's Tales Artist - Sting Release Year - 1993 Key Track(s) - Seven Days, St. Augustine in Hell, She's Too Good For Me, Shape of My Heart Drummer - Vinnie Colaiuta - Album - Kind of Blue Artist - Miles Davis Release Year - 1959 Key Track(s) - So What, All Blues, Freddie Freeloader Drummer - Jimmy Cobb - Album - Live and In Living Color Artist - Tower Of Power Release Year - 1976 Key Track(s) - Knock Yourself Out (live), What Is Hip (live) Drummer - David Garibaldi - Album - Robben Ford & The Blue Line Artist - Robben Ford Release Year - 1992 Key Track(s) - You Cut Me To The Bone, Real Man, Prison Of Love Drummer - Tom Brechtlein HONORABLE MENTIONS: Aja - Steely Dan Big Swing Face - Buddy Rich Big Band TOTO IV - TOTO Led Zeppelin IV - Led Zeppelin Moving Pictures - Rush Saturday Night Fever Soundtrack - various artists Life On Planet Groove - Maceo Parker At Fillmore East - Allman Brothers Band HELP! - The Beatles Rubber Soul - the Beatles Revolver - the Beatles John Coltrane & Johnny Hartman Apple Juice - Tom Scott Col. Bruce Hampton & the Aquarium Rescue Unit Heavy Weather - Weather Report For more information on Big Fat Snare Drum, check out www.bigfatsnaredrum.com and follow us on Instagram . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices