OK--Favorite Drummers? Anyone?
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- KVRAF
- 2217 posts since 15 Jul, 2003
Dave King
Bad Plus
usually I have a hard time relating to 'jazz' drummming, but this guy has a very musical sense
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugPIpfZnNa8
Bad Plus
usually I have a hard time relating to 'jazz' drummming, but this guy has a very musical sense
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugPIpfZnNa8
- KVRAF
- 7134 posts since 8 Feb, 2003 from London, UK
Tricky question, as I tend to like the drummers in the bands I like the sounds of, regardless of how "good" they are. The question is really whether they're musical, playing with the rest of the band. Various Hawkwind drummers (Simon King, Richard Chadwick), Ginger Baker, Ian Mosley, Ian Paice, Phil Taylor, Cozy Powell... plus a variety of awesome jazz drummers who I don't know well enough to name .
- KVRAF
- 4645 posts since 1 Aug, 2005 from Warszawa, Poland
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- KVRAF
- 2548 posts since 13 Mar, 2004
The drummer from NoMeansNo is one of my alltime faves (as the whole band is).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTpuZgWBtos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTpuZgWBtos
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- KVRAF
- 6254 posts since 25 Mar, 2004
Ringo's name has been mentioned a fair bit here. I just read a piece in USA Today about his latest (17th) solo album that's about to drop with his All Stars. A lot of big names were quoted about his proficiency, which has generally been under-rated. But the best quote was attributed to John Lennon who, when asked if Ringo was the best drummer in the world replied:
"He's not even the best drummer in the Beatles."
Personally, I like the guy's style. The drum solo on side 2 of Abbey Road is arguably one of the most recognizable, and 'musical,' drum solos in recorded history. In fact, the only other solos that I can think of that fall into this category are Gene Krupa's Swing Swing Swing and the timbale/drum break in Edgar Winter's Frankenstein. [There are probably many others, to be sure, but those 3 stand out in my mind.]
Cheers
-B
"He's not even the best drummer in the Beatles."
Personally, I like the guy's style. The drum solo on side 2 of Abbey Road is arguably one of the most recognizable, and 'musical,' drum solos in recorded history. In fact, the only other solos that I can think of that fall into this category are Gene Krupa's Swing Swing Swing and the timbale/drum break in Edgar Winter's Frankenstein. [There are probably many others, to be sure, but those 3 stand out in my mind.]
Cheers
-B
Berfab
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- KVRist
- 60 posts since 16 Dec, 2010
Drums are drums right?
Pt Sharda Sahai (playing here with his son) passed away last year sadly, RIP
He was a huge inspiration to many drummers 'east' and 'west'.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yci9D8DY80k
Pt Sharda Sahai (playing here with his son) passed away last year sadly, RIP
He was a huge inspiration to many drummers 'east' and 'west'.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yci9D8DY80k
- Rad Grandad
- 38044 posts since 6 Sep, 2003 from Downeast Maine
Cozy Powell
Carmine Appice
Vinny Appice
Roger Taylor
Niko Mcbrain (sp)
Tommy Aldridge
Carl Palmer
just to name a few
Carmine Appice
Vinny Appice
Roger Taylor
Niko Mcbrain (sp)
Tommy Aldridge
Carl Palmer
just to name a few
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- KVRist
- 195 posts since 29 Nov, 2004
- KVRAF
- 40224 posts since 11 Aug, 2008 from clown world
Anyone who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities.
- KVRAF
- 2540 posts since 18 May, 2002 from up on Cripple Creek (CO)
Another Ringo fan here, also:
Nick Mason (Pink Floyd)
John Densmore (The Doors)
G. C. Coleman (aka the Amen break guy)
Ted Parsons (Swans, Prong, Godflesh)
Martin Atkins (Pigface, Ministry, etc... don't agree with some of his philosophy/actions, but a great drummer)
William Rieflin (also Pigface, Ministry, etc.)
Bryan "Brain" Mantia (Primus, Godflesh, etc.)
...a bunch of others who's names I don't know.
Nick Mason (Pink Floyd)
John Densmore (The Doors)
G. C. Coleman (aka the Amen break guy)
Ted Parsons (Swans, Prong, Godflesh)
Martin Atkins (Pigface, Ministry, etc... don't agree with some of his philosophy/actions, but a great drummer)
William Rieflin (also Pigface, Ministry, etc.)
Bryan "Brain" Mantia (Primus, Godflesh, etc.)
...a bunch of others who's names I don't know.
- KVRAF
- 7745 posts since 13 Jan, 2003 from Darkest Kent, UK
John Wright. Absolutlely. Best live band I've seen too.No_Use wrote:The drummer from NoMeansNo is one of my alltime faves (as the whole band is).
I'll raise you Brendan Canty:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVCMLWtVN5E
Grant Hart deserves credit for getting some swing into Husker Du, could've been a pretty relentless thud without him.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ldK1B751JY
And surely Klaus Dinger needs a mention, no Motorik without him.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAXYMOgHQI4
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- KVRAF
- 4071 posts since 4 Mar, 2008 from Near Pittsburgh
Went to school with him, he's also a fantastic and humble guy - just plain and genuine nice all around. His dad is a great bass player too.BERFAB wrote:One of my absolute favorite drummers is Abe Laboriel Jr. Perhaps not the most 'technical' drummer out there, but the guy plays with heart. That's the best way to describe it.
Perhaps his most famous gig is as Paul McCartney's drummer, though he's played with all the top names.
I don't have a link to share, but if you watch McCartney's Back in the USA concert DVD, you'll see what I'm talking about. He's a big physical presence, and just seems to be having so much fun doing what he does. It really is a pleasure to watch him play.
Cheers
-B
Another less-known or more "session" kind of guy is Todd Sucherman who tours with Styx, I like his style too and he's a great teacher too.
Among the more known guys I like John Bonham, Ringo Starr, Keith Moon, and Bill Bruford quite a lot. Most have already been mentioned in the thread more than once already.
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 16977 posts since 23 Jun, 2010 from north of London ON
Barry
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