John Stamos Takes On Papa Roach Challenge In Surprising Drumeo Collaboration

John Stamos, the beloved actor known for his role as Uncle Jesse in “Full House,” recently showcased his musical talents in a unique challenge for Drumeo. The multi-talented performer stepped out of his comfort zone to hear Papa Roach’s iconic nu-metal hit “Last Resort” for the first time and create his own drum part on the spot.

In the video shared on Instagram, Stamos can be seen reacting to the heavy rock track and then impressively crafting his own drum accompaniment despite never having heard the song before. The caption highlights that viewers can head over to the Drumeo YouTube channel to watch the full creative process unfold.

The collaboration between Stamos and Drumeo, a popular online drum education platform, puts the actor’s percussionist skills to the test with one of the most recognizable rock anthems of the early 2000s. Stamos gives special thanks to Ludwig Drums and Zildjian, two legendary drum manufacturers, in the post.

The Instagram video shows Stamos behind a drum kit, appearing both excited and slightly nervous about taking on the challenge of creating a drum part for a song he’s never heard before — especially one as intense as “Last Resort.”

While many fans know John Stamos primarily as an actor, his musical talents have been on display throughout his career. In fact, Stamos’ connection to The Beach Boys runs deep. Just a few weeks ago, he posted on Instagram about performing with them at a charity event for the OC Illumination Health Home Foundation, writing: “A special thanks to my sister Alaina—your heart and strength inspire me every day. And to @thebeachboys… thank you for always showing up for me, in every way that matters.”

His role as Uncle Jesse on “Full House” also showcased his musical abilities, with his character often performing and having a storyline that involved his band, Jesse and the Rippers.

This Drumeo collaboration comes during a busy time for Stamos. The 60-year-old actor has been balancing his professional commitments with family life. Just last month, he celebrated his son Billy’s seventh birthday with a heartfelt tribute on Instagram that also honored his wife, Caitlin McHugh Stamos.

Stamos also recently participated in World Wish Month activities with Make-A-Wish America, encouraging donations to help grant wishes to children with critical illnesses. Additionally, he spent time at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, reading stories to patients through their Literally Healing program.

Prior to releasing the full video, Drumeo built anticipation with a teaser post announcing the collaboration. The April 24 post stated: “TOMORROW! John Stamos Hears Papa Roach For The First Time ⚡️ Friday, April 25th | 5 AM PST | 8 AM EST on the Drumeo channel.”

The unexpected pairing of Stamos with Papa Roach’s aggressive rock sound makes for an intriguing musical experiment that showcases the actor’s versatility as a musician. While Stamos has demonstrated his drumming abilities with The Beach Boys’ classic rock and pop repertoire, taking on a nu-metal track represents a significant departure from his usual musical style.

Fans of both Stamos and Papa Roach have expressed excitement about the collaboration in the comments section, with many surprised to see these two different worlds collide.

The full video on Drumeo’s channel likely provides more insight into Stamos’ musical process and his thoughts on experiencing Papa Roach’s intense sound for the first time, offering fans a deeper look at another facet of the multi-talented performer’s abilities.

Trivia

John Stamos was married to actress Rebecca Romijn from 1998 to 2005.

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