Billy Cobham

Billy Cobham

William Emanuel Cobham Jr. (born May 16, 1944) is a Panamanian–American jazz drummer who came to prominence in the late 1960s and early 1970s with trumpeter Miles Davis and then with the Mahavishnu Orchestra. According to AllMusic, Cobham is generally acclaimed as fusion's greatest drummer. He was inducted into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 1987 and the Classic Drummer Hall of Fame in 2013. AllMusic biographer Steve Huey said, "Generally acclaimed as fusion's greatest drummer, Billy Cobham's explosive technique powered some of the genre's most important early recordings – including groundbreaking efforts by Miles Davis and the Mahavishnu Orchestra – before he became an accomplished bandleader in his own right. At his best, Cobham harnessed his amazing dexterity into thundering, high-octane hybrids of jazz complexity and rock & roll aggression." Cobham's influence stretched far beyond jazz, including on progressive rock contemporaries like Bill Bruford of King Crimson and Danny Carey of Tool. Prince played a version of Cobham's Stratus in concert. Phil Collins, who named Mahavishnu Orchestra's The Inner Mounting Flame as a key influence on his early style said, "Billy Cobham played some of the finest drumming I've ever heard on that record."

  • Title: Billy Cobham
  • Popularity: 0.188
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1944-05-16
  • Place of Birth: Colón, Panama
  • Homepage: https://www.billycobham.com/
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Billy Cobham Movies

  • 2005
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    Billy Cobham's Glass Menagerie: Live in Riazzino, Switzerland

    Billy Cobham's Glass Menagerie: Live in Riazzino, Switzerland

    1 2005 HD

    Cobham performs with Michal Urbaniak, Mike Stern, Gil Goldstein, and Tim Landers. Each artist plays solos and artists' interactions are captured on...

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  • 2006
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    Jazz Legends: Billy Cobham Live At The Palais Des Festivals Hall Cannes 1989

    Jazz Legends: Billy Cobham Live At The Palais Des Festivals Hall Cannes 1989

    1 2006 HD

    Only a few times in history has a musician been singled out as the world-class master of his instrument. Billy Cobham is one of those few artists. ...

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  • 1984
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    Herbie Hancock Trio: Hurricane!

    Herbie Hancock Trio: Hurricane!

    1 1984 HD

    Three masters explore their roots and capture the full spectrum of the art of Jazz...a display of lyrical sensuality and sizzling pyrotechnics....

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  • 2002
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    World of Rhythm: Live in Lugano

    World of Rhythm: Live in Lugano

    1 2002 HD

    Music legends Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter and Billy Cobham team up to form the World of Rhythm in this concert performance captured live at Plazzo dei...

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  • 2002
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    Billy Cobham - Culturemix Live at The New Morning, Paris

    Billy Cobham - Culturemix Live at The New Morning, Paris

    1 2002 HD

    Billy Cobham was inducted into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 1987[1] and the Classic Drummer Hall of Fame in 2013.[2] AllMusic biographer Steve...

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  • 2008
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    Quincy Jones : 75th Birthday Celebration Live at Montreux

    Quincy Jones : 75th Birthday Celebration Live at Montreux

    6.167 2008 HD

    When an artist of the stature of Quincy Jones celebrates his 75th birthday you can be sure it's going to be quite a party. The main concert lasted...

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  • 1972
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    Mahavishnu Orchestra - Live In France 1972

    Mahavishnu Orchestra - Live In France 1972

    10 1972 HD

    The original line-up of the one of the most important jazz-rock fusion groups of all time, featuring John McLaughlin, Jan Hammer, Billy Cobham, Jerry...

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  • 2005
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    Common Ground Inspiration Drum DVD

    Common Ground Inspiration Drum DVD

    1 2005 HD

    nspirational, motivational, informational, and generational, this DVD features stunning performances by 14-year-old drumming sensation Tony Royster...

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  • 2014
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    Billy Cobham: Spectrum 40 - Live at Lotos Jazz Festival

    Billy Cobham: Spectrum 40 - Live at Lotos Jazz Festival

    1 2014 HD

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  • 1976
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    The Billy Cobham - George Duke Band: Live at Montreaux 1976

    The Billy Cobham - George Duke Band: Live at Montreaux 1976

    1 1976 HD

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  • 2011
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    Billy Cobham - Live At Nancy Jazz Pulsation 2011

    Billy Cobham - Live At Nancy Jazz Pulsation 2011

    1 2011 HD

    Billy Cobham 5tet. - Live at Nancy Jazz Pulsation 2011 Billy Cobham - drums Jean Marie Ecay - guitare, Cristophe Cravero - keyboards, violin, ...

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  • 2010
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    John McLaughlin & Billy Cobham: Live at Montreux 2010

    John McLaughlin & Billy Cobham: Live at Montreux 2010

    1 2010 HD

    Two original members of Mahavishnu Orchestra reunite for a live concert in Montreux in 2010

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  • 2005
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    Billy Cobham's: New Morning The Paris Concert

    Billy Cobham's: New Morning The Paris Concert

    1 2005 HD

    This is clearly underlined in the live recording made in September 2002 at the Paris New Morning club. The New Morning - The Paris Concert DVD...

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  • 1972
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    Le Grand Échiquier

    Le Grand Échiquier

    8 1972 HD

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