Drum Teacher Reacts: Booker T. & the M.G.’s – Green Onions (1967) | Al Jackson Jr. LEGEND

This one comes from long-time supporter of the channel, Erik Isaksen, and it’s a special pick. In honor of the late, great Steve Cropper, this is one of the most iconic soul instrumentals ever recorded — Booker T. & the M.G.’s “Green Onions”, captured here on Norwegian TV in 1967. This is my first time featuring Stax legend Al Jackson Jr. on the channel — and what a masterclass in restraint, feel, and authority. No flash. No filler. Just time, tone, and unwavering groove. This is the blueprint. The entire band is sensational here: Booker T. Jones — organ Steve Cropper — guitar Donald “Duck” Dunn — bass Al Jackson Jr. — drums As a drum teacher, this kind of playing deserves deep attention. This is the kind of groove that built modern music — Memphis soul at its absolute finest. Huge thanks to Erik for the request. More coming from this series. Original video: https://youtube.com/watch?v=qTpLK4Zwiw4&feature=youtu.be Subscribe for more deep-dive drum reactions: https://www.youtube.com/user/RooneyDrums?sub_confirmation=1 Support the channel / Request a reaction: https://www.paypal.me/AndrewRooneyDrums Drumeo 30-Day Free Trial: https://www.drumeo.com/andrewrooney/ Patreon (blocked & behind-the-scenes reactions): https://www.patreon.com/AndrewRooneyDrums #AlJacksonJr #GreenOnions #StaxRecords