Page McConnell of Phish and Adam Zimmon of Ziggy Marley Band

Oteil and Mike go deep with special guests Page McConnell of Phish and Adam Zimmon of the Ziggy Marley Band about their late friend and bandmate Russell Batiste Jr., the legendary funk drummer from New Orleans. Russell recently passed away, so they gathered to reminisce about his larger-than-life personality and incredible musical talents. They recall how Russell's energetic drumming was the backbone of their jam band Vida Blue, which Page had formed during the Phish hiatus in 2001. They shared funny road stories about Russell's quirky habits, like yelling chord changes or needing glow-in-the-dark drumsticks in the middle of nowhere. Despite Russell's reputation as a wild character, they emphasized he was a musical genius blessed with perfect pitch who could play any instrument effortlessly. Russell Batiste Jr.'s larger-than-life funk and generosity of spirit touched so many, and he leaves massive shoes to fill in the world of New Orleans drumming. Be sure to check out Russell's recordings and live videos to experience his percussive genius firsthand. And support the next generation of talented young drummers that Russell mentored by getting out to their shows. The beat goes on, so keep Russell's funky rhythms alive by dancing whenever you hear his infectious grooves. Comes A Time Podcast and content posted by Comes A Time is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices