Expert: Moe - 1/23/2007

Question
in the live version of reelin in the years [alive in america] the drummer does a fill
just before the guitar solo , can you tell me what that is ? to me its like playing a
straight fill over a swing feel , is there a phrase to describe it  like 'better known
as'

Answer
Hello,
Prior to every solo riff in the song in sounds like filler. I am a guitar player so I had to focus on what the drummer was doing...for sure a filler but I am not sure if it is "swing". Good call. The drummer action thoughout is pretty basic but holds the song together like glue. He performs a short and effective claymore attack on the drum kit/cymbals prior to and throughout each guitar solo.
See it on UTUBE...type in "reeling in the years"
Thanks for the email MOE