Originally posted by thechicken:[..]
I actually learned it by watching regular live videos, nothing "drummer oriented". If you alredy know how the basic rock beat works, bass drum and hi hats, snare drums and hi hats, then you are already on your way. This is interesting too http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matched_grip
I strongly recommend you to use the german grip, like Neil Peart does [YouTube Video]
Once you can understand what people are playing just by listening, all you have to do is practise, to get you coordination working well. There are really no secrets.
There is a 'traditional' grip (left hand different than the right) and matched drip (both sticks held palm down.
Neil Peart used matched grip for ages, until taking lessons with Freddie Gruber. After those lessons, Neil began using traditional grip only. But that has mutated to some matched / some traditional.
There are benefits to both grips. Good idea to learn both.
Larry plays matched grip.
First get your hands together. Then work on getting your feet involved on the kit. Rudiments are important as they are the alphabet of the language of drums. Once you have the alphabet, you can easily put together words.
I thought I remember reading he's used the TS-9 since the War days and stuff? Guess not. 
