Stanton Moore Plays Queens of the Stone Age Song

Stanton Moore, a renowned jazz-funk drummer from New Orleans, recently participated in Drumeo's 'For the First Time' series, where he played Queens of the Stone Age's song 'The Way You Used to Do' upon hearing it for the first time.

Moore's rendition of the song brought a high-energy swing jazz approach, picking up on the natural groove and swing embedded in Josh Homme's writing, as reported by Consequence.

The 'For the First Time' series is known for challenging drummers to come up with and perform a drum arrangement on the spot for a song they've never heard before, and Moore's response was bright and exuberant.

Queens of the Stone Age will be embarking on a US tour in Spring 2027 in support of their new album 'Perfecth', which was named one of the best albums of October 2026 by Consequence.

This unique performance matters to listeners because it showcases the creativity and skill of Stanton Moore as he reimagines a rock song in a jazz-funk style.