The Original Robert Pasenko ... Chicago Blues, Soul, Jazz, Rock and Beyond

I been on the scene for over 40 years and ain't never seen nobody enjoy playin' drums as much as Brother Robert.

-Johnny Drummer

You always right there in the pocket where you supposed to be. Don't be too many cats know how to do that. It takes discipline.

-Phil Guy

I love playing with you, man. Ain't nobody gotta tell you nothin'. And I love that heavy foot. I mean that big foot nails it down and holds everything together.

-John Primer

Just keep givin' me that heavy lick, Robert ... you know, that big-ass back beat you famous for!

-Sammy Fender

On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being the highest, I'd rate Robert a 17 and climbin'.

-Tommy McCracken

Used to be a lot a drummers up in the club, wantin' to play. Robert done got so good he ran 'em all off!

-Sammy Fender

The way you keep bustin' everybody's drum heads, you ain't gonna have many friends. But I'll have to admit, you one hell of a drummer.

-Lil Ed Williams

Check out this white boy; you know he's gonna play his ass off, otherwise he wouldn't have the balls to come up in no club like this. I'm tellin' ya man, check him out!

-Guy at The Thunderbird Club

Hey man!!! You mess with the drummer, who happens to be my friend, you be messin' with me, and I might have to kill your ass!

-Johnny Dollar
at Wallace's Catfish Corner

I don't know about you practicing so much, Rob. You already one of the best drummers on the scene. I mean, you know, why take a chance on f**kin' it up???

-Aron Burton

Not many drummers can drive a band like you can, Rob. Most cats run out of steam after a while.

-Les Getrex

Congratulations on building up the Catcher's jam, Robert. You done did what every other mother****er tried to do but couldn't do.

-Killer Ray Allison

Goddamn, Robert. What you puttin' on those Wheaties, man? I need to get me some of that shit!

-Sammy Fender

When Pasenko kicks that bass drum, the wind comes through the front and hits you in the seat of your pants!

-Tommy McCracken

You and me got the formula, Pasenko .. we got the formula, man!

-Mike Morrison

Robert be steady chewin' on that toothpick and groovin' his ass off!

-Les Getrex

Woo-wee! One thing for sure, that boy can solo!

-James Cotton

You my drummer, Posinko. .... You my drummer, man! You is my drummer!

-Harmonica Khan
The Greatest Show on Earth

At least ten, no-drummin' mother****ers tryin' to get this gig, Robert. But it's yours as long as you want it. I love playin' with you.

-Johnny Drummer
at Lee's Unleaded Blues

If anyone asks, tell them you're Ukranian! You play great Ukranian drums. They will never know.

-Roman (Ukranian band leader)

Just tell them you're Bulgarian. It's O.K. We'll make loads of money and eat great Bulgarian food!

-Niko (Bulgarian band leader)

God bless Ya Robert ... You lock that pocket DOWN, baby! You lock it DOWN, man! And God bless ya for it!

-Smiley Tillman

I'm not used to seeing a guy work so hard. You get better every week. Tell you the truth; it's kinda freaky.

-Joe Kelly
Shadows of Knight