John Stamos — best known as Uncle Jesse from Full House — is no stranger to music. But watching him take on Papa Roach’s hard-hitting nu metal anthem “Last Resort” on drums? That’s the kind of cultural crossover we didn’t know we needed.
The moment came courtesy of Drumeo, a popular YouTube channel dedicated entirely to drums and drumming. One of their standout series, For the First Time, invites drummers to hear a song they’ve never encountered before, then challenges them to replicate the drum part on the spot. The goal? Push musicians out of their comfort zone and watch the sparks fly. Typically, it features genre clashes — like a jazz drummer tackling heavy metal or a metalhead taking on synth pop.
But this time, Drumeo gave everyone something universally entertaining: John Stamos playing “Last Resort” by Papa Roach.
While most fans recognize Stamos from his sitcom days and TGIF TV glory, his musical talents are no secret. A serious drummer with decades of experience, Stamos isn’t just some hobbyist with a kit in his garage — he’s performed live with The Beach Boys, and even worked with music legends like BB King and Bruce Springsteen. He may be an actor first, but his musicianship stands on its own.
The twist? Stamos had never heard “Last Resort” before. For Millennials and early 2000s rock fans, that’s almost unthinkable — after all, the song was a massive hit in 2000 and has since racked up over 280 million views on YouTube. But that unfamiliarity made the challenge even more fascinating.
Stamos took on the track with focus and energy, building a spontaneous drumline that matched the song’s intense, angst-fueled tone. By the end, drenched in sweat, he had not only survived the challenge — he’d nailed it.
While the idea of a polished, pop-culture icon like Stamos drumming along to a raw, aggressive nu metal anthem might seem absurd at first glance, the result is oddly compelling. It’s a perfect example of how time turns even the most polarizing musical moments into something endearing, even nostalgic.
So whether you’re here for the Full House memories, the guilty pleasure of nu metal, or just the thrill of watching a celebrity step way out of their comfort zone — John Stamos on Papa Roach’s “Last Resort” is worth a watch.
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