Regarding Lombardo : Lombardo named Bill Ward, Mitch Mitchell, John Bonham, Ian Paice, Ginger Baker and Keith Moon as main influences at early age. He is known for his fast, aggressive style of play utilizing the double bass technique which has earned him the title "the godfather of double bass" by Drummerworld. Lombardo states his reasons for using two bass drums: "when you hit the bass drum the head is still resonating. When you hit it in the same place right after that you kinda get a 'slapback' from the bass drum head hitting the other pedal. You're not letting them breathe." In an interview with Guitar Center in the spring of 2012 he said: "I don't like a double pedal because when the beater hits, I immediately come back with the other pedal. And that head is resonating, which creates a momentum that isn't helpful. It throws me off balance. With two bass drums, I don't have any problems. It's just a feel thing."
I was fortunately able to finally witness/experience the godfather of double bass drumming, Dave Lombardo live at 'The Bay Strikes Back Tour 2022' after a 2 year postponed multi-act Bay Area tour that had been delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Above I have posted a small iPhone video clip from the show in which I used military binoculars in order to carefully study Lombardo's technique up close from my seat. Even as he is almost 60 now, his speed and dexterity remains astounding. Like me, he had started his love of playing drums by practicing on pillows and furniture as a child. Lombardo is the shit, a true meister of his instrument. Life is so short and glad I was able to see him while we are both still alive and living. bye. p.s. I noticed via my binoculars that Lombardo has a left lazy eye...that was interesting to see (no pun intended).
bye again.
