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The Offspring Drummer Plays Michael Jackson Song He Had Never Heard
The Offspring drummer Brandon Pertzborn played “Speed Demon” by Michael Jackson after hearing the song for the first time.
He took part in Drumeo’s “For the First Time” series, which asks drummers to create an arrangement on the spot.
He heard the song without its original drum track, so he had to come up with his own part as the music played.
His performance used syncopated rhythms and firm snare hits, with a sound described as leaning toward Jackson’s funky style.
Pertzborn has also worked with Black Flag, Suicidal Tendencies and Marilyn Manson.
The Offspring are scheduled to play in Phoenix and San Diego on October 16 and 18, respectively.
The Offspring drummer Brandon Pertzborn played Michael Jackson’s “Speed Demon” for Drumeo’s “For the First Time” series.
The series asks drummers to create an arrangement on the spot while hearing a song without its original drum track.
Pertzborn had not heard the song before the performance.
He used syncopated parts and snare hits in a drum arrangement described by Consequence as tight and professional.
The Offspring were scheduled to play the Arizona State Fair in Phoenix on October 16 and Mission Bayfest in San Diego on October 18.
- Who
- Brandon Pertzborn, drummer for The Offspring.
- What
- He played a drum arrangement for Michael Jackson’s “Speed Demon” without having heard the song before.
- When
- Not stated.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- He took part in Drumeo’s “For the First Time” series, which challenges drummers to arrange a song on the spot.
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- Drummer
- Brandon Pertzborn
- Song
- Speed Demon” by Michael Jackson
- Series
- Drumeo’s “For the First Time
- Arizona show
- Arizona State Fair, Phoenix, October 16
- California show
- Mission Bayfest, San Diego, October 18
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