Author Topic: Metallica Fan Pays $35,000 For Drum Lesson With Lars Ulrich (Read 4551 times)

emindead · « **on:** October 14, 2010, 05:51:15 PM »

Quote from: https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/metallica_fan_pays_35000_for_drum_lesson_with_lars_ulrich.html

Metallica fan paid $35,000 for an hour-long drumming lesson with Lars Ulrich.

The one-on-one class with the heavy metal star was auctioned off for the huge sum as part of a charity fundraising scheme by tennis player Andre Agassi and his Foundation for Education.

Before the auction ended, bidders were told they would be treated to a rock star lifestyle for a day for pledging the highest amount.

The advert read: "Want to be a rock star for a day? This is the experience you never dreamed money could buy.

"You and your guest are headed to Metallica headquarters in San Francisco. Here you will meet the co-founder of one of the greatest rock bands of all time; Lars Ulrich.

"Lars will begin your unbelievable day with a tour of Metallica headquarters, which includes Metallica's recording studio, rehearsal space and home of their fan club. Once inside the studio, you will have the privilege of receiving a one-hour private drumming lesson from one of the greatest drummers of all time.

"After Lars shows you a thing or two, you and your guest will join him for a private lunch. Almost too extraordinary to believe!"

The 46-year-old drummer's gift was auctioned off during the Grand Slam for Children benefit gala at the Wynn hotel in Las Vegas - which eventually collected over $8.5 million with the help of global stars.

I love Metallica, and I get this was for charity, but taking lessons with him?

Nick · « **Reply #1 on:** October 14, 2010, 05:52:40 PM »

It's an awesome idea, and great for the charity, so I'm going to overlook the obvious flaw.

LTE · « **Reply #2 on:** October 14, 2010, 05:56:43 PM »

HAHAHAHA

DRUMS LESSONS FROM LARS ULRICH

HAHAHAHA THATS HILARIOUS

Sorry.

wolfking · « **Reply #3 on:** October 14, 2010, 05:57:15 PM »

I guess for the fan and being it's for chairty it's a win win!

But the thought of lunch and a drum lesson with Lars for 35K is laughable.

I'd just be wishing for him to shutup the whole time at lunch.

LTE · « **Reply #4 on:** October 14, 2010, 05:57:55 PM »

Fan-"Hey can you show me how to play Dyer's Eve?!"

Lars-"........"

Fuzzboy · « **Reply #5 on:** October 14, 2010, 05:59:03 PM »

*Cue Chris Jericho's awesome Lars impersonation*

LTE · « **Reply #6 on:** October 14, 2010, 06:00:51 PM »

Lars-"And if you flip this lever near the snare, it sounds MORE AWESOME! now you try!"

wolfking · « **Reply #7 on:** October 14, 2010, 06:02:14 PM »

Quote from: LTE on October 14, 2010, 06:00:51 PM

Lars-"And if you flip this lever near the snare, it sounds MORE AWESOME! now you try!"

You're on a roll my friend.

wolfking · « **Reply #8 on:** October 14, 2010, 06:08:20 PM »

Fan: "Hey Lars, can you give me a breakdown on the time signatures you use on Master of Puppets?"

Lars: "Dude, uh, it's like 8 minutes long."

MetalManiac666 · « **Reply #9 on:** October 14, 2010, 06:10:12 PM »

Fuckin' lol.

LTE · « **Reply #10 on:** October 14, 2010, 06:14:37 PM »

What the fan doesn't know is that Lars requires him to wear his leotard for the lesson and Lars will be standing on the bass drum in his towel. (For anyone that has seen that awful picture)

True Death of Life · « **Reply #11 on:** October 14, 2010, 07:09:09 PM »

Quote from: LTE on October 14, 2010, 06:14:37 PM

What the fan doesn't know is that Lars requires him to wear his leotard for the lesson and Lars will be standing on the bass drum in his towel. (For anyone that has seen that awful picture)

OH GOD

lateralus88 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 14, 2010, 07:12:05 PM »

Lars - First lesson, the snare drum. Incidentally, there is only one lesson.

Dimitrius · « **Reply #13 on:** October 14, 2010, 07:15:20 PM »

I think it is cool he did this for charity and I would've payed for the tour of the HQ, I wouldn't have given a dollar for a drum lesson from him though.

Birch Boy · « **Reply #14 on:** October 14, 2010, 07:17:18 PM »

Why? You don't wanna learn how to horribly butcher entry-level double bass beats? And do the same fill in every song?

Dimitrius · « **Reply #15 on:** October 14, 2010, 07:18:24 PM »

Quote from: Birch Boy on October 14, 2010, 07:17:18 PM

Why? You don't wanna learn how to horribly butcher entry-level double bass beats? And do the same fill in every song?

Why do you ask a question you answered for me?

True Death of Life · « **Reply #16 on:** October 14, 2010, 07:19:12 PM »

Quote from: lateralus88 on October 14, 2010, 07:12:05 PM

Lars - First lesson, the snare drum. Incidentally, there is only one lesson.

Nah, what about the garbage cans? You know, from St. Anger?

Birch Boy · « **Reply #17 on:** October 14, 2010, 07:19:31 PM »

LTE · « **Reply #18 on:** October 14, 2010, 07:21:16 PM »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZUKE_0FR-w

the end is priceless

Ultimetalhead · « **Reply #19 on:** October 14, 2010, 07:23:30 PM »

Cole, you dumbass.

73109 · « **Reply #20 on:** October 14, 2010, 07:24:28 PM »

I applaud you. That got a chuckle out of me.

zerogravityfat · « **Reply #21 on:** October 14, 2010, 07:46:22 PM »

I think the fan shouldn't have paid him to teach him drums, but it's his money, lars may have learned a thing or two.

DarkEternalNight · « **Reply #22 on:** October 14, 2010, 09:40:55 PM »

Quote from: zerogravityfat on October 14, 2010, 07:46:22 PM

I think the fan shouldn't have paid him to teach him drums, but it's his money, lars may have learned a thing or two.

The next album will include a splash cymbal solo while Hetfield says death in every other sentence.

jsem · « **Reply #23 on:** October 15, 2010, 03:24:25 PM »

Some people spend money recklessly. I hope that guy was rich and had money to waste..

Zook · « **Reply #24 on:** October 15, 2010, 09:03:55 PM »

"one of the greatest drummers of all time"

LieLowTheWantedMan · « **Reply #25 on:** October 15, 2010, 09:05:30 PM »

If anything Lars should be paying fans to give him lessons.

Portrucci · « **Reply #26 on:** October 15, 2010, 10:15:18 PM »

Not sure I get the Lars hate. His early stuff is fine, technique wise (Whiplash, Ride the Lightning, Disposable Heroes, AJFA) and sure he isn't as good as he once was, but to still be playing in Metallica for however many years, in front of massive audiences and still putting on a good show...I'd just like to see where the hate is coming from? I'm hardly a Metallica fan-boy either.

rumborak · « **Reply #27 on:** October 15, 2010, 10:22:18 PM »

I don't think he's that bad either. I just would never make it through a lesson of his without shouting "Shut the fuck up! "

rumborak

Portrucci · « **Reply #28 on:** October 15, 2010, 10:51:08 PM »

Quote from: rumborak on October 15, 2010, 10:22:18 PM

I don't think he's that bad either. I just would never make it through a lesson of his without shouting "Shut the fuck up! "

rumborak

Yeah his personality is irritating for sure. He can't help but sound like a spoiled little brat most of the time. But the majority of people are commenting on his drumming. I am a drummer personally, and I love his work. It's always great fun to play.

sonatafanica · « **Reply #29 on:** October 15, 2010, 10:55:00 PM »

I, for one, hate Lars on a personal level.

Furthermore, I think his playing is horrendous and childlike.

And I'm going to SAY SO without being a total vagina about it.

loljk i dont even listen to metallica who r they

TL · « **Reply #30 on:** October 15, 2010, 11:53:56 PM »

Fan: "Can you show me how to play Dyers Eve?"
Lars: "Uh... how about you show me how you think it goes first".

mainframe004 · « **Reply #31 on:** October 16, 2010, 07:24:53 AM »

This is fucking hilarious. It's like asking the class idiot how to solve a complicated math problem.

Fan: Dude, teach me how to do the machine gun double bass in One!
Lars: Uhh, that was done by a drum machine, not by me, so... sorry, bro. I can teach you how to play Enter Sandman, though! Since it's... the only song I can play nowadays.

ReaPsTA · « **Reply #32 on:** October 16, 2010, 02:58:17 PM »

Quote from: Portrucci on October 15, 2010, 10:15:18 PM

Not sure I get the Lars hate. His early stuff is fine, technique wise (Whiplash, Ride the Lightning, Disposable Heroes, AJFA) and sure he isn't as good as he once was, but to still be playing in Metallica for however many years, in front of massive audiences and still putting on a good show...I'd just like to see where the hate is coming from? I'm hardly a Metallica fan-boy either.

Watch the live Damaged Justice Seattle concert they released on DVD. Lars is playing the beats from the album in the pocket and with the right feel. Then watch Lars play now. I think the hate directed at him isn't because he doesn't play drums well. It's that he used to be a great drummer, let his skills atrophy through laziness, and rationalizes this by saying he was never the best drummer in the world.

Talking to him about drums would be interesting. He's created some really iconic beats. But a drum lesson? I don't understand what he has to teach.

Dimitrius · « **Reply #33 on:** October 16, 2010, 03:25:46 PM »

Quote from: ReaPsTA on October 16, 2010, 02:58:17 PM

Quote from: Portrucci on October 15, 2010, 10:15:18 PM
Not sure I get the Lars hate. His early stuff is fine, technique wise (Whiplash, Ride the Lightning, Disposable Heroes, AJFA) and sure he isn't as good as he once was, but to still be playing in Metallica for however many years, in front of massive audiences and still putting on a good show...I'd just like to see where the hate is coming from? I'm hardly a Metallica fan-boy either.

Watch the live Damaged Justice Seattle concert they released on DVD. Lars is playing the beats from the album in the pocket and with the right feel. Then watch Lars play now. I think the hate directed at him isn't because he doesn't play drums well. It's that he used to be a great drummer, let his skills atrophy through laziness, and rationalizes this by saying he was never the best drummer in the world.

Talking to him about drums would be interesting. He's created some really iconic beats. But a drum lesson? I don't understand what he has to teach.

ALL of this.

Progmetty · « **Reply #34 on:** October 16, 2010, 08:05:32 PM »

^^ Agreed

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