#2 - Russell Gilbrook: Uriah Heep, Rock & Roll, and Drumming Myths Debunked

2024-04-14

Russell Gilbrook is currently the drummer in British rock band Uriah Heep who have sold over 40 million albums worldwide. Along the way Russell has worked with jazz musician Chris Barber OBE, Alan Price (original keyboardist for the Animals) and Pete Bardens of Camel. He’s also worked with Tommy Iommi of Black Sabbath, Lonnie Donegan, the “King of Skiffle”, Van Morrison, power metal supergroup Avantasia, and even replaced rock drummer Cozy Powell in Bedlam. Russell is also an experienced clinician and educator and has taught at BIMM and on Sky TV. In this Groove Guru Podcast episode, Russell shared many great points, wisdom and stories such as:

He’s also worked with Tommy Iommi of Black Sabbath, Lonnie Donegan, the “King of Skiffle”, Van Morrison, power metal supergroup Avantasia, and even replaced rock drummer Cozy Powell in Bedlam. Russell is also an experienced clinician and educator and has taught at BIMM and on Sky TV.

In this Groove Guru Podcast episode, Russell shared many great points, wisdom and stories such as: