Lock into the driving, infectious pulse of a 1970s classic rock anthem with this highly accurate sheet music for "Free Ride" by The Edgar Winter Group.

Originally performed by powerhouse drummer Chuck Ruff on the band's smash 1972 album They Only Come Out at Night, this transcription charts out every syncopated hit, driving backbeat, and energetic fill exactly as it was captured in the studio session.

Transcription Details:

• Artist: The Edgar Winter Group

• Song: Free Ride

• Album: They Only Come Out at Night

• Original Drummer: Chuck Ruff

• Transcribed by: Lucas Ventura

• Format: High-Quality PDF Download

Chuck Ruff’s playing on "Free Ride" is a lesson in high-velocity syncopation and relentless rhythmic forward momentum. He establishes a swift, 16th note hi-hat pocket right from the jump, locking in seamlessly with Dan Hartman's iconic opening guitar riff. Ruff drives the arrangement by hammering a doubled up backbeat in the verses, elevating the song's energy with an array of fills. This clean, easy-to-read chart strips away the guesswork, allowing you to sit down, internalize the syncopation, and master the pure swagger behind this rock-and-roll staple.