best drummer?
11-17-02 | 09:16 PM
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If you are saying the best of all time, most would say Buddy Rich. But you can't really argue a case of former vs. present. Like Tiger Woods vs. Jack Nicholas, there can be loads of speculation, but it's all opinionated.
Neil Peart has changed a bunch over the years imho. More of the early stuff he really rams some notes and shows his chops off. Over the years he seems to have become much more musical with his playing and less full throttle all the time. Although he still kicks it some times. I think his change has definitely been for the better. So yeah, he's one of the best.
Danny Carey can flat out play, along w/ Portnoy, Beauford, etc.
I also like Weckl and Bozzio.
Neil Peart has changed a bunch over the years imho. More of the early stuff he really rams some notes and shows his chops off. Over the years he seems to have become much more musical with his playing and less full throttle all the time. Although he still kicks it some times. I think his change has definitely been for the better. So yeah, he's one of the best.
Danny Carey can flat out play, along w/ Portnoy, Beauford, etc.
I also like Weckl and Bozzio.
11-17-02 | 10:01 PM
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John Bonham was amazing. I've never heard better drumming than in Nobody's Fault But Mine.
Mitch Mitchell was the main drummer for Jimi Hendrix and faded away after Jimi's death, but his live performances were incredible (check out Jimi's Woodstock recordings for proof).
Gene Kroupa also deserves mention. He was Benny Goodman's drummer. You know him from the really long drum solos during Goodman's Sing, Sing, Sing.
Mitch Mitchell was the main drummer for Jimi Hendrix and faded away after Jimi's death, but his live performances were incredible (check out Jimi's Woodstock recordings for proof).
Gene Kroupa also deserves mention. He was Benny Goodman's drummer. You know him from the really long drum solos during Goodman's Sing, Sing, Sing.
11-17-02 | 10:39 PM
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Originally posted by G-Rex
Jimmy Chamberlin - Smashing Pumpkins
Jimmy Chamberlin - Smashing Pumpkins
Weren't Moon and Bonham known for how they beat the hell out of their kits more than for their all-around play? I like their playing, particularly Bonham's, but many people I know have argued for years that those two are really overrated.
11-18-02 | 12:29 PM
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Stanton Moore (Galactic) is hands down my favorite drummer. Galactic's the only band I've ever seen where I've spent more time watching the drummer than any other member of the band.
Runners-up:
?uestlove (the Roots)
Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters/Nirvana)
Jon Fishman (Phish)
Stewart Copeland (the Police)
Runners-up:
?uestlove (the Roots)
Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters/Nirvana)
Jon Fishman (Phish)
Stewart Copeland (the Police)
11-18-02 | 03:21 PM
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Originally posted by woofman
While who I think is "best" is obviously subjective, here's some of my favorites.
1. Dave Lombardo (SLAYER)-Set the standard for double bass drumming in the eighties. Continues to innovate with other projects, including bands with Mike Patton.
While who I think is "best" is obviously subjective, here's some of my favorites.
1. Dave Lombardo (SLAYER)-Set the standard for double bass drumming in the eighties. Continues to innovate with other projects, including bands with Mike Patton.
11-18-02 | 03:26 PM
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1. Neil Peart
2. Bill Bruford
3. Keith Moon
4. Simon Phillips
5. Billy Cobham
Most unknown great drummer:
Furio Chirico
I doubt anyone hear has heard Furio. He played in a rather obscure '70s Italian prog/fusion band called Arti + Mestieri. I'm tellin' ya guys...in terms of being a fast, busy drummer, the only guy who can match Furio is Peart. You would swear this Italian dude has 6 arms. Many hardcore progheads think this guy IS better than Peart.
2. Bill Bruford
3. Keith Moon
4. Simon Phillips
5. Billy Cobham
Most unknown great drummer:
Furio Chirico
I doubt anyone hear has heard Furio. He played in a rather obscure '70s Italian prog/fusion band called Arti + Mestieri. I'm tellin' ya guys...in terms of being a fast, busy drummer, the only guy who can match Furio is Peart. You would swear this Italian dude has 6 arms. Many hardcore progheads think this guy IS better than Peart.
11-18-02 | 05:07 PM
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Even Neil Peart has said that John Bonham is the greatest rock&roll drummer to have ever picked up sticks.
Bonham, for better or worse, has influenced more drummers than most other drummers put together.
Bonham, for better or worse, has influenced more drummers than most other drummers put together.
11-18-02 | 05:19 PM
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Rick Allen deserves a mention.
11-18-02 | 07:02 PM
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Originally posted by joshd2012
Animal (Muppets) - close second
Animal (Muppets) - close second
11-19-02 | 09:09 AM
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My favorite is one of the most underrated drummers: Charlie Watts. It seems like he can play anything. Also, Neil Peart, Stewart Copeland (also underrated), Chris Mars, Bill Bruford, Alan White, Steve Shelley, Elvin Jones (just fantastic), Keith Moon and John Bonham.
There are so many great ones to pick from.
There are so many great ones to pick from.
11-19-02 | 10:51 AM
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Good to see lots of people agree it's Neil Peart. I got his instructional video, though I'm not a drummer, I really like his drumming and I was very interested in what he had to say. Plus, Rush related DVDs are few and far between.
Mike Portnoy is also up there, but I still think Neil is better...his solos are amazing, I would buy an album of just Neil Peart drumming.
Mike Portnoy is also up there, but I still think Neil is better...his solos are amazing, I would buy an album of just Neil Peart drumming.
11-19-02 | 08:46 PM
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When I was a drummer in a rock band, 25 years, 65 lbs. ago; and when I had hair, here was and is my top five:
Bonzo for sure, Ginger Baker, Carl Palmer, Bill Bruford and even though Grand Funk were not my favorite (those endings), Don Brewer. You have to admire Bonzo, Palmer, Baker , and Brewer; to carry two other musicians yourself is where they standout.
Bonzo for sure, Ginger Baker, Carl Palmer, Bill Bruford and even though Grand Funk were not my favorite (those endings), Don Brewer. You have to admire Bonzo, Palmer, Baker , and Brewer; to carry two other musicians yourself is where they standout.
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11-19-02 | 09:01 PM
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11-20-02 | 11:32 AM
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Dudes!
Matt Cameron- hello! Soundgarden, and now Pearl Jam?
The guy from Faith No More was/is pretty wicked on the sticks.
Charlie Watts is superlative- smooth, sly, the soul of a jazzman in the guise of a rock star.
Stewart Copeland was also pretty wicked- talk about your complicated tempos! This guy wormed his way through the song, over and around the beat, not just a mere time-keeper, but managing to keep time while at the same time throwing it to the ground and stomping on it.
Matt Cameron- hello! Soundgarden, and now Pearl Jam?
The guy from Faith No More was/is pretty wicked on the sticks.
Charlie Watts is superlative- smooth, sly, the soul of a jazzman in the guise of a rock star.
Stewart Copeland was also pretty wicked- talk about your complicated tempos! This guy wormed his way through the song, over and around the beat, not just a mere time-keeper, but managing to keep time while at the same time throwing it to the ground and stomping on it.