Jean-Paul Gaster Interview (Episode 2)

In Episode 2, host Pete Strobl interviews Clutch drummer Jean-Paul Gaster. “I first became aware of Jean Paul Gaster when I watched a video of  the band Clutch. Neil Fallon had contacted me about doing some vocal  work and my first move was to watch him sing to see what I might have in  store. About halfway through Electric Worry, I found my focus being  drawn to the drum kit. “Who is THIS guy?” I asked myself. There was a  whole lot of drumming going on here and all of it was interesting as  hell. In working with singers around town, I learned that “This Guy” was  called Jean Paul Gaster, or J.P. and that he was sitting behind the kit  on a host of very diverse recording and performance projects. It doesn’t  seem to matter if it is Blues, Progressive Rock, traditional R&B,  Funk—J.P. is not only at home in every genre, he makes his presence felt  with authority and a feel that is unmistakably his alone Listening to J.P. Gaster play drums is an all-you-can-eat  rhythmic buffet. His signature voice keeps you getting up to fill your  plate again and again. I think you’ll find that listening to J.P. talk  about his influences, his goals and his musical choices will be every  bit as rewarding as seeing him with Clutch as well as his many side  projects. Tune in as J.P. and I explore his musical roots, how he  chooses drums and what goes through his mind in the studio and on the  concert stage.” —Pete Strobl To learn more about Jean-Paul Gaster, visit Clutch online. Enjoyed it? Take a second to support our work on Patreon. Supporters have access to early release episodes and bonus content.