Big Fat Five: Isaiah Weatherspoon's Top 5 Influential Records

Drummers on Drumming

This week's guest is Isaiah Weatherspoon, a Philadelphia-based drummer who started playing at the age of four. He went on to graduate from Berklee College of Music in 2019 with a Bachelor's degree in Music Production and Engineering. Over the years, Isaiah has performed with an impressive roster of artists, including Lizz Wright, Greg Phillinganes, Lauren Talese, Leehom Wang, Justin Timberlake, Sister Sledge, and many more.

I first noticed Isaiah when I saw a video on Instagram of him using one of our Big Fat Snare Drum Steve's Donuts on his floor tom during an outdoor concert. He was going crazy on the drums, and I was truly impressed. His positive energy and outlook made this conversation a real pleasure. Plus, we dive into a fascinating topic: synesthesia, a perceptual phenomenon that Isaiah proudly embraces.

So, without further ado, here are the five records that have shaped Isaiah Weatherspoon into the musician he is today. Cheers!

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Drummers on Drumming (the book) takes you inside the stories, records, and moments that shaped some of the world’s greatest drummers. Built on the Big Fat Five format of digging into top influences, it’s packed with candid interviews and personal insights. Whether you’re just starting out or have been playing for years, this book is here to inspire you to sharpen your skills and find your own voice behind the kit.

ISAIAH'S BIG FAT FIVE:

Album - Not Guilty

Artist - John P Kee

Release Year - 2000

Key Track - Rain On Us

Drummer - Calvin Rodgers

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Album - Purpose By Design

Artist - Fred Hammond and Radical For Christ

Release Year - 2000

Key Track - Jesus Be a Fence Around Me

Drummer - Marvin McQuitty

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Album - In A Dream

Artist - Gretchen Parlato

Release Year - 2009

Key Track - Butterfly

Drummer - "No drums on this record. But I believe Kendrick Scott plays on album"

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Album - Ten Summoner's Tale

Artist - Sting

Release Year - 1993

Key Track(s) - Seven Days

Drummer - Vinnie Colaiuta

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Album - Choose Your Weapon

Artist - Hiatus Kaiyote

Release Year - 2015

Key Track - By Fire

Drummer - Perrin Moss

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