pBills Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Growing up on Rush... still have to love... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qF-k4wg70rg&feature=fvw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew in CA Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 The list begins with John Henry "Bonzo" Bonham and continues from there. Moby Dick. Totally agree. You might as well end it there too, because no one else comes close. However, if I had to think of a dark horse for second, it would be Chad Sexton from 311. Great fills, hits the perfect snare, can keep off-time beats at any tempo, and does a good drum solo if he keeps it under 2 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Here are a few that I think have not been mentioned: Gene Krupa, Tony Williams, Vinnie Colaiuta, Jeff Porcaro, Elvin Jones, Terry Bozzio...to name a few. I found guys like Moon, Carl Palmer (when he wasn't smashing the gongs) and Ginger Baker pretty interesting, too. I'd add Ansley Dunbar to the list, although he may not have the chops of some of these other guys. Most underrated rock drummer? No contest, IMO, it is Bobby Caldwell: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNpYtlFhtts...feature=channel Best young drummer? Keith Carlock. "Keith won three categories in Modern Drummer's 2009 poll: Best All-Around, Best Pop Drummer and Best Fusion Drummer. Keith was also a runner-up in the Studio voting and finished in the money with a #3 Best Recorded Performance for Walter Becker's "Circus Money." http://www.keithcarlock.com/news.htm Carlock's real strength, IMO, is his versatility. Check out his chops with a this trio: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimS Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 I have to mention Stewart Copeland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorCal Aaron Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Al Jackson, jr. Mitch Mitchell Max Roach WS Holland The guy on the King of the Hill theme song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RkFast Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 The list begins and ends with him: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed83HOF Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Bonzo all the way....the list must start with him at the top with the already mentioned others filling in below... I did like to see Ansley Dunbar get mentioned I would like to toss these guys in to the discussion Joey Jordinson is just rediculous - how has he not been mentioned? Lars does a good job even though he is an asshat who is against free music Tommy Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udonkey Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Having gone to 5 Tool shows (going to my 6th in August) and being a former drummer, I also say Danny Carey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogger Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Dirk Verbeuren of soilwork....not sure if you actually were joking but Richard Christy, really was an amazing drummer, anyone that can do death metal is up there. And He was the drummer for one of the greatest death metal bands, Death Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpbillsfan Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 29th post of this thread and I'm the first to bring up Alex Van Halen. Shame on you guys..... Neil Peart is also on my list as is Rikki Rockett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogger Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Paul Mazurkiewicz-from Buffalo's greatest band...Cannibal Corpse, as seen in ace ventura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 IMO, a "GREAT" drummer needs to be versatile (play across styles), keep metronomic time when it is called for, read music, understand and be willing to play a complementary role, master the rudiments...and bring something extra to the situation that defines his sound. Lot's of very good drummers can't play a decent shuffle. Some can't read music. Many are selfish and can't, or refuse to, do what the band leader wants to be played, in any given situation. When I was in grade school, I took drum lessons from Joe Calato, who was a friend of my Dad. Joe was the inventor of the "Regal Tip" (nylon tipped) drum stick, and is the owner of Regal Tip drumstick factory in Niagara Falls. http://www.regaltip.com/rt_history_new.html I did fine with rudiments, and kept decent time. But I was far from a great drummer. It was hard for me to practice on the full set (complaints from my parents) and there is only so much you can do on the pad (no synth drums back then). More disturbing was, one of my best friends was a MONSTER drummer, and it was embarrassing to even think of myself as a drummer after hearing him play. I moved on at an early age. Anyway...if you take all the factors into consideration, Vinnie Colaitua has to be considered one of the great drummers currently working. This Modern Drummer article/interview gives a pretty good overview of his talents. If you are a Zappa fan, it is a must read: http://www.vinniecolaiuta.com/articles/moderndrummer82.aspx There are currently a lot of great drummers. My question is, do any of them know how to play brushes? A great drummer should be a master of the brushes, too, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 IMO, a "GREAT" drummer needs to be versatile (play across styles), keep metronomic time when it is called for, read music, understand and be willing to play a complementary role, master the rudiments...and bring something extra to the situation that defines his sound. Lot's of very good drummers can't play a decent shuffle. Some can't read music. Many are selfish and can't, or refuse to, do what the band leader wants to be played, in any given situation. When I was in grade school, I took drum lessons from Joe Calato, who was a friend of my Dad. Joe was the inventor of the "Regal Tip" (nylon tipped) drum stick, and is the owner of Regal Tip drumstick factory in Niagara Falls. http://www.regaltip.com/rt_history_new.html I did fine with rudiments, and kept decent time. But I was far from a great drummer. It was hard for me to practice on the full set (complaints from my parents) and there is only so much you can do on the pad (no synth drums back then). More disturbing was, one of my best friends was a MONSTER drummer, and it was embarrassing to even think of myself as a drummer after hearing him play. I moved on at an early age. Anyway...if you take all the factors into consideration, Vinnie Colaitua has to be considered one of the great drummers currently working. This Modern Drummer article/interview gives a pretty good overview of his talents. If you are a Zappa fan, it is a must read: http://www.vinniecolaiuta.com/articles/moderndrummer82.aspx There are currently a lot of great drummers. My question is, do any of them know how to play brushes? A great drummer should be a master of the brushes, too, IMO. Somebody has to say it Dean... It mine as well be me: You are so stuck up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Somebody has to say it Dean... It mine as well be me: You are so stuck up. I'm a culture snob, but I don't think I am stuck up. What in that post leads you to believe I am stuck up. I even admitted I couldn't make it as a drummer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 I'm a culture snob, but I don't think I am stuck up. What in that post leads you to believe I am stuck up. I even admitted I couldn't make it as a drummer. I just joking... Don't take it serious... You said it better by saying "culture snob." Your post was right on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Bills fan Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Neil Peart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 I just joking... Don't take it serious... You said it better by saying "culture snob." Your post was right on! Huge culture snob. I admit it. I have high standards. Now, if I was actually good, I'd likely be very stuck up, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyT Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Definitely going to have to go with someone from the grudge music genre on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SABURZFAN Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 John Bonham hands down. even Animal, from the Muppets, knows that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 A "tribute" to John Bonham. Too bad the audio isn't better quality: http://artists.letssingit.com/tism-lyrics-...-roadie-b29sv28 BTW, I think Bonham was a terrific drummer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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