Bill Bruford is a versatile drummer whose sound has influenced countless ot… Read Full Bio ↴Bill Bruford is a versatile drummer whose sound has influenced countless other players in a variety of genres. From his tenures with Yes, Genesis and King Crimson in progressive rock to recordings with his bands Bruford and Bill Bruford's Earthworks in jazz, his precision and imagination are distinctive. He has also experimented widely with new technologies for percussion playing.
3/18/09 Bruford announced his retirement from performing on his web site.

Forever Until Sunday
Bill Bruford Lyrics

We have lyrics for these tracks by Bill Bruford:

Back to The Beginning Come and get it Rise and shine This prison door is fabric Al…
Gothic 17 Snow falling all around And in the darkened house The little…
Money Let's go -- while we're young! Moving easy money, how far…
Survival Sunshine is creepin' in An' somewhere in a field, a life…

The Sliding Floor First time I met Angel Up on the bridge of an…

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@skipthornton5413

2y↑12

Just can't get enough of watching this greatness!!!....blows me away everytime!...Thanks Bill, Jeff Alan and Dave.

@PeterLaman

2y↑88

With the great Allan Holdsworth, one of the most innovative guitar players ever!

@HerbalistGuybrush

2y↑7

Like Bill, he held worth.

@HerbalistGuybrush

2y↑6

Bill also brught forth a lot of excellent drumming

@PeterLaman

2y↑4

@@jrjcm If you mean he used the same guitar sound often, yes (but not always). The same is true for players of acoustic instruments. The variation is more in the music itself.

@HughMorristheJoker

2y↑1

I don't know the keyboardist is pretty scrawny.

@bizzarroworld1518

2y↑1

No DOUBT......GENIUS...!!!!!

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@The.One.True.B

2y↑52

The way this guy plays drums has quite literally changed my life for the better and I wish one day I could tell him that in person. I've been learning/playing Bill's songs for several years now but it feels like decades. My only regret in regards to it is not being introduced to such music earlier in life.

@jeanlucchapelon

2y↑3

Percussionnist Jamie Muir changed his conception of the drums also!!

@The.One.True.B

2y↑4

@@jeanlucchapelon Muir is one of the most incredible musicians ever, and severely underrated. That guy was in tune with something quiet powerful. The way he could get such incredible sounds out of the oddest objects is simply amazing.

@Acujeremy

2y↑2

I met Bill Bruford before after an Earthworks show. He was a nice guy. I asked him how he felt about his time in King Crimson and he said it was like looking at old photographs. Then I asked him about this stint in Yes and he said it was like looking at older photographs.

@janecarbone1504

I just said I want to hear some great drummers and I said put Bill Buford on. Fantastic musician and drummer.

@421bb4

I'm pretty sure this is Bill's Channel so go ahead and tell him on here and who knows what might happen!

@alexhall6375

2y↑12

What a fantastic recording of one the best performances of the genre… pure gold

@1MysteryZ1967

2y↑10

Hey Bill,
We don’t care about how those drums looked. Aesthetics like looks are for snotty rich folk. We care about the rhythms and music coming from that fantastic band known as Bruford. Thanks for all that great music over the years! 🍻

@99beatmonster

2y↑12

This still stirs the heart. Allan is so wonderful, fragile and emotional, Jeff so funky , Dave like sonic glue and Bill bringing occasional chaos to our preconceptions about the function of a drummer. I was fortunate enough to see this line-up and later twice with the unknown John Clark. I also loved the contributions by Annette Peacock.

@Stereotype5346

2y↑1

"Allan is so wonderful, fragile and emotional," I agree, and to a fault. Allan never liked standing in the spotlight. He was the most humble, introverted, self-deprecating - he never stopped practicing, was never good enough. This performance shows Allan hiding, not leading the chords, fading in and out of the mix intentionally, dragging and even skipping chords. There are a dozen recordings where his guitar is on every chord, dancing full voicings and forceful on the '1'. Sadly this isn't it. love the L.P.

@blahblahoink

2y↑9

The kit may have changed but there is still the trademark Bruford snare sound. Love it. And what a band.

@polbecca

2y↑10

When you look at Bill's economy of movement, you realise that in fact all of them have that quality when they play. All just absolutely killing it.

@kevinbown424

2y↑3

The best of the best, of the best. It gets hard to say who the best is when you reach that level.

@kojam1

2y↑3

Holy! Just caught AH playing some simple chords! Never thought I'd ever see that

@MonsieurMosca

2y↑10

This is unspeakably beautiful. Thanks for posting.

@timjackson5680

2y↑6

Bill always managed to surround himself with such great musicians. I have most of what he played on. The constant is the great quality of the music.

@thekivster

2y↑5

This is one of the best jazz fusion bands

@fgrande147

2y↑6

Opened up for this group with the JoAnne Dodds Band @ Painters Mill Music Fair in Baltimore. The were amazing!

@vanomaden

2y↑6

Bill, I listen to your music since it first came out and what strikes me that it never sounds "old" or outdated. Brilliant. - I liked your comment about the choice of drum kit. I might not look like the polished "motorcycle type" drum kits, but it still is the best sounding kit can remember as it was such an integral part of this music. That snare sound would maybe not work so well in other contexts (who knows) but here it made a huge difference.

@cuttygrass

2y↑8

Loving Jeff's foghorn tone here. Great playing all round - so glad we get to see these moments of lightning in a bottle. Thanks Bill, greetings and best wishes from Aotearoa New Zealand

@rigelloar7474

31w

This incredible band never got the recognition they deserved. . .

@jameseastham7614

2y↑6

Saw Bruford at this time in a small bar, band 30-50 feet away. Incredible show, these guys were amazing live.

@jefflevinson669

Too bad Holdsworth didn’t tour with him much ( he didn’t like to apparently)

@jameseastham7614

I saw Bruford with Holdsworth. It was my Google fortune. I had been a fan of Holdsworth since he appeared on Soft Machine’s album “Bundles” around 1973

@jameseastham7614

😊

@jameseastham7614

Good fortune, not Google. Curse auto-correct.

@thetimahawk1

2y↑8

That is some awesome Moog work in the beginning of this song ! Another great song from some of the best musicians of their time . And that killer snare of Brufords . Whew !

@chrisjazzhands5373

2y↑4

It’s only way way after I saw this version of Bruford band that I began to understand keyboardist Dave Stewart’s revered place in UK prog. I think I first heard him Egg’s “A Visit to Newport Hospital” and it was a revelation.

@brguitar12

2y↑3

Dave is a true master

@kjc9trader491

2y↑1

His Snare Drum sound is Unmistakable! (2:39)... I've been tuning mine up tight like that (for the most part) since the 70"s!!

@chrisjazzhands5373

2y↑2

@@kjc9trader491 someone must know the exact story. It has something to do with his very brief time with Savoy Brown (pre-Yes). He felt no one would notice his playing in larger venues so he set the snare up differently or began playing it differently? But I’m the same way as you are @kjc9 trader—I love to hear his distinctive snare.

@martinbosch8022

2y↑3

Wonderful band...., and a creative time.... 🎶💕

@Sammywhat

2y↑5

This music, and in fact, this whole album, was SO instrumental in my formative musical years. One Of A Kind will always be on my desert island list without a doubt. I'll just need it to be on vinyl played on an old Victrola. 😝

@bradking1536

31w

I wish American radio had went this direction at the time but it was too good for them 😂🎉

@steveogle3679

37w

One of my favorite albums of all time. I never tire of the range of emotion and energy it inspires in me.

@skidmarkjohnson8452

2y↑2

This brings back memories from when every player in a group would have a profound influence on my sound, composition style and soloing elements.😀

@stevesmith3990

2y↑3

Fabulous, really love this track and the whole One Of A Kind album.

@enricomaciel

2y↑8

Esses caras realmente não são desse planeta! Pena que muita gente nem faz ideia que eles existam.... Muito Obrigado!

@user-uz3jx2kp9z

2y↑3

I am Japanese.
I was a college student about 40 years ago.
We played this song.
✌️Wakage no itari.🔥若気の至り
わかげのいたり

@bobfitzpatrick8952

50w

Still love this date - the day before my 16th birthday. That next month I became both a Yes fan and a Rush fan. I later got to sit just a few feet away from Bruford and watch him tune his drums up at a show with Pat Moraz.

@hubbsllc

26w

I got the THE BRUFORD TAPES album around '81 or '82 and I just love it to this day. I'd love to have more from that tour including the ones Annette Peacock sang on - those have grown on me.

@ikkenhisatsu7170

2y↑47

Bill Bruford has been my favorite drummer since I first heard Roundabout back in 1971. He's instantly recognizable and unlike Portnoy, D'Virgilio and most other "prog" drummers today, he has always understood the concept of space. He doesn't play a single note that doesn't have to be there. Brilliant musician.

@arthurmee

2y↑1

Totally agree with your comments.

@kjc9trader491

2y↑5

...and His Snare Drum sound is Unmistakable!... I've been tuning mine up tight like that (for the most part) since the 70"s!!

@diegopeart

2y↑2

Dissing on other drummers to talk about another reveals a lot about your character. not the good part, though. Mike and Nick are incredible drummers who do understand the concept of space. Being a good drummer implies that.

@ikkenhisatsu7170

2y↑3

@@diegopeart I'm sorry Nancy. I didn't realize we're no longer able to provide criticism of anyone. It was more a comment on how much I appreciate Mr. Bruford's drumming.

@sanjivharikumar

2y↑1

I guess it’s a matter of opinion. I love Mike’s drumming and believe he gives a lot of space, especially in the early Dream Theater music.

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@daveking9393

2y↑7

Great way to start my day especially since it's my birthday

@samanthaaskey

2y↑3

Happy Birthday from another Bill Bruford fan. Have a great day.

@garryyoung8945

2y↑2

Well happy birthday then mate. Hope you have a brilliant day

@TailedFeature

2y↑3

Happy birthday, Dave! Hope you have a great day!

@srb-ef3zs

2y↑4

Allan happy to be there with BB and the gang but looking bored thinking of the next 4500 crazy scales and chords for his next solo album lol.

@scotthuhn2828

2y↑1

Thee best drummer EVER breath taking would love to meet him

@Almamater25

2y↑8

Nunca había escuchado este tema. Otros de esta misma agrupación y recital, sí. Impresionante Bill como siempre y Jeff una máquina en el bajo... Qué decir de Allan... supergrupo. Todos super dotados técnicamente. En el sonido de los teclados se nota una influencia de Weather Report.

@zongroned

2y↑6

Thanks for the updates and excellent music !
Keep up the Great Work !!

@billnew3321

I saw this tour at the Roxy in Hollywood. Great show!

@arturomarquez1805

2y↑3

Talento de a verdad por ello Bill formò parte de grupos importantes "so cool"!

@user-xy3tk2bc9w

2y↑4

Beyond perfect! Thank you, Bill!!!!!!!

@thekivster

2y↑2

Please upload more of this live footage

@richardgrier8968

2y↑3

One of my all-time favorite songs. I once paid $50 for a Japanese import of this album because my album was lost and I wanted to hear this song.

@giovacman1

2y↑1

Terrific . Thanks for all of your great work .

@CrimsongKing

45w

in 100 years they will still be listening to them, it will always be a superlative piece for any crazy musician. unsurpassed

@Claymor621

2y↑1

I remember watching this concert on BBC when it was first broadcast. It was a real eye opener for me.

@kkfurtado

2y↑14

What a great piece... reminded me of Camel somehow. Jeff is killing it!

@jaimesalazar6031

Me too man!! I don't know what is this song, but i don't care is awesome

@socialmusicmedia

2y↑1

What a performance man!

@lilbarbecuesowse5347

Love this!

@bluecrueful

20w

I for one love Holdsworth's playing on this: even more than his own music. And Jeff's bass playing after this never felt as quite as strong as this period to me. Truly music that formed me

@MrRMTA

2y↑2

Thanks Bill!

@RogerMFox

2y↑1

🎼🪄✨Thanks, it's great to see this Group live...Cool, interesting, beautiful
& very skilled indeed...🤜🏼🔥🤛🏼🕶

@jul1an77

woah...remarkable these remasters have me in awe all over again

@bencarter6702

2y↑1

Wow. Thanks Bill. Your kit comments are brilliant. My kit for our church is equally eclectic.

@tomuzziy8004

2y↑1

とても良い曲、好きです，この感じ。

@BadChizzle

2y↑1

Very Cool, Bill! Roto toms huh?! Niiiiiiice!!!

@michael5089

Cheers! Never seen or heard this💕💕🤘🤘👍

@leonardopessano6201

2y↑1

Un lujo! Maravilla de la música! Gracias por recuperar esta perla!

@someoneoutthere7512

2y↑1

I saw you guys at the Whisky-a-go-go in Hollywood. It was brilliant!.

@itzed

2y↑1

Such a great line up.

@jeffblanks529

2y↑2

Lots of our esthetics these days come from the sentiment in that last sentence. We want to look like we mean business, so we make sure nothing is too beautiful.

@dagostinoification

46w

Vous êtes un des précursseurs du rock progressif et du jazz-rock par la suite ! J'aimerais toujours votre jeu cher Bill Bruford ,mes amitiés ! (un bateur professionnel Français (THierry Mineau (basse) Rhoda SCOTT et d'autres musiciens ....)

@Hermondo

2y↑1

so good ..

@NimrodelMirage

36w

Mr. Berlin's an awesome bassist

@fernanding

2y↑2

Extraordinario auténtico progresivo extraordinario

@jamesalfaro3155

2y↑2

RIP Alan !!!! 😞

@johnmikk1495

2y↑1

One of the drums that I'm a fan and I fucking admire, Bill Bruford in his prime!

@jotaerreito

2y↑3

Fantastic band. Wonderful compositions. I love it. It was the music that I listened to all the time in the late 70s. And I am surprised by the high quality of image and sound that they have achieved in this new reissue. There are also funny moments, like this one. (5:51). I can't stop laughing every time I see that moment, and the look on Jeff's face. LOL

@pobinr

23w

Imagine if allan had started out on violin playing Eddie jobson's part then switching to guitar for second solo.
Wonderful music. Genius guitarist & composer along some of the best of the best. 43 years of listening to this music & I enjoy it as much
Later in 1979 I saw Allan with Ian carrs nucleus. Mind blowing. Then five times after then with his own bands

@TheTargetedScapegoat

+ John Wetton!
Recognizing Bill’s rototoms and John’s Ovdrdriven tone that makes the 1973-74 King Crimson some of the best music ever put to tape - improv and/or produced.
This is particularly cool - less guitar egos involved.

@josephirianajr.3456

They were all so frikkin’ young

@cismercier8009

Nice. I know this tune from its recording by U.K., with Bruford and Holdsworth, but also Wetton and Jobson. Missing le dernier here. Still a lovely rendering.

@MrThomas1958

thx

@MJ98774

2y↑2

To this day one of the best bands ever formed, period. Bruford. Brand X and Tribal Tech were so good, that most everything else in comparison just sounded bland or unoriginal......these guys just wiped the plate clean 50 years ago. Still haven't heard anything yet that I like as much as these guys. Wish you all would've done a reunion tour before Allan passed,

@sheldonwheaton881

2y↑1

Great line up! It does miss Jobson though.🗿🌴

@jackminor2320

40w

The intro gives me some serious Gentle Giant vibes

@timothydillow3160

2y↑1

Please somebody correct me if I'm wrong, was it not Bill, on UK first album, the first to use Roto -Toms on a professional recording ?

@Riddim4

2y↑2

Ndugu was recording with them circa 1974-5 with Santana , George Duke, Jean-Luc Ponty and Weather Report.

@The.One.True.B

2y↑1

Zappa's song Peaches En Regalia on the Hot Rats (1969) album has normal toms but the recording is sped up and it sounds a lot like them. It's the earliest recording of such a sound that I know of, but I'm not sure when the first literal rototom was used

@timothydillow3160

2y↑1

@@The.One.True.B that was a groundbreaking jazz/ Rock album with a modern sound for sure on peaches. Nice comment.

@mancuniancandidatem

2y↑3

RToms on Dark Side of the Moon.

@MEGAMIGA

Great!

@tamasmaksza6450

The crowd seemingly has no clue to the level of genius they are witnessing.......

@terrymattingly6843

Holdsworth has many, many Jeff Beck-esque moments.

@jorgemellooliveira9611

2y↑1

Ótimo

@stevejosephs8965

2y↑1

I remember Jamie Muir literally spitting blood after an altercation with his 'kit'.

@duncanparsons

2y↑2

He used to chew capsules of stage blood for the desired effect!

@fisch723

The.Best!

@mt.taraen

21w

I think this version is vastly superior to the album version in every way.

@paulsholar9356

Can barely hear AH in the mix. This band had the most amazing guitarist in history yet was dominated by a keyboardist who constantly distracts by adjusting his instruments' controls. I can't watch anything from this band because of Stewart.

@juliocezarpereira7830

42w↑1

Allan Holdsworth.Master of masters

@JeffreyJennings

2y↑4

If you’re a drummer forget bill Bruford, not to be copied. If you enjoy music he is awesome to listen to. Never try to sound like him. You will fail.

@trafalgerdavis7839

2y↑2

Ahh, that Bruford snare sound.... Please be so kind as to tell us how you got that sound? I immediately hear it and know its a Bruford sound.

@123612100

Nasty riff at 3:29

@stylesb959

2y↑1

The snare drum sound is the same in roundabout

@kjc9trader491

2y↑2

His Snare Drum sound is Unmistakable! (2:39)... Always has that same tight, open tuning... Even when he was playing all elex drums - still used an acoustic snare drum tuned similarly... and I've been tuning mine up tight like that (for the most part) since the 70"s!!

@condocord7544

2y↑1

That falls apart after 12 measures or so

@Fabiopalmieri67

Please correct the clip title to: "Forever Until Sunday" as well. :)

@richirich3916

Is this the Guy who Played in the Group called Yes?

@JasonSmith-jr7jh

2y↑2

Yes...I mean... Affirmative.

@KrystalTomlin

Allan Holdsworth, Captain Apollo called. He wants his hair back. 🤪

@mikedown1250

they are all bonkers...but Holdsworth!!!

@Acujeremy

Hey Bill, how about reforming ABWH? Hey, why not?

@hardtruth4459

Fyi: David Stewart, no relation to Dave Stewart of eurythmics. Bill Bruford, no relation to Zeus, but you would think.

@peterg5383

12w

Shame about the audio quality

@carlr0gers417

The late Allan Holdsworth miss i'm.

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