Simviation Forum - Drummers

Dec 30^th, 2003 at 1:14am

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Which band do you think has the best drummer?
I picked Rush; their drummer is very good, his songs are a real challenge to play.

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Reply #1 - Dec 30^th, 2003 at 1:26am

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If you've heard songs by punk bands NOFX and Millencolin you will appreciaitae good drumming . . . .

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Reply #2 - Dec 30^th, 2003 at 5:27am

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If I'm limited to your list it would have to be Neil Pert hands down. Abosolutly amazing!!!
But also Nicko McBrain (Iron Maiden) extremly complex, perfect timekeeping. Him along with Steve Harris on bass makes for awesome rythem section!
Peter Criss- although some say it is simplistic if you listen closely it sounds like he as four feet and four hands.
Tommy Lee- powerfull!!!!! Don't know what happend to him
Anton Fig- extremly versitile, awesome studio musician who has played with the best (KISS for example!)
Eric Carr-R.I.P. give him 8 bass drums and he could play them all at once!

and we all know who PeteTLUK will say!!

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Reply #3 - Dec 30^th, 2003 at 5:38am

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From the ones on your list I would have to say The Who. Keith Moon was a maniac. An extrovert who changed rock drumming for ever. His temporary replacement Simon Philips is technically a far better drummer & better than Moon in every respect. IMHO
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Reply #4 - Dec 30^th, 2003 at 7:29am

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Dave Grohl ,former drummer of Nirvana. Roll Eyes

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Reply #5 - Dec 30^th, 2003 at 10:50am

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From the list I would say the drummer from Rush.

But....the best drummer has to be Glenn Milchem from Bluerodeo.
I know...you are probably wondering.."Who the hell is Glen Milchem?"

Lets just say...he has a degree is jazz drumming!

Check him out at http://www.bluerodeo.com/br/glenn.html

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Reply #6 - Dec 30^th, 2003 at 12:45pm

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If I'm limited to your list

DOH! I forgot to put an "other" option. Embarrassed

Oh well, I'll remember next time. Grin

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Reply #7 - Dec 30^th, 2003 at 4:23pm

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Keith Moon from people on the list.
Ginger Baker (Cream) from people not on the list.

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Reply #8 - Dec 31^st, 2003 at 10:56am

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Def leppard's drummer 8) (Forgot his name Embarrassed

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for those on the list: "The Who"

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Reply #9 - Dec 31^st, 2003 at 2:57pm

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Def leppard's drummer 8) (Forgot his name Embarrassed

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Rick Allen. It's easy enough to find out. LOL

He's the guy with one arm. Don't know how he does it. Drumming (decent drumming anyway) is difficult enough with 2. I would have been better with 3 or 4 come to that. Roll Eyes

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Reply #10 - Dec 31^st, 2003 at 3:24pm

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The best drummer I ever saw live (apart from an unknown kid in a club in Savannah Georgia) was the legendary Phil Seamen. This was the guy that taught Ginger Baker. I only saw him once, about a month before he died & he was obviously past his best. He could still do the business behind that kit. I would have loved to have seen him in his prime, especially his famous drum battle with Ginger Baker at the Kempton Park Festival. People still talk about that today. Shocked

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A close second would be John Hiseman. I saw him standing in with the Graham Bond Organisation one night when their regular drummer was taken ill. Blew my tiny mind. Wink

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Reply #11 - Dec 31^st, 2003 at 3:53pm

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The drummer to Wertloser Fels ("Punk Rock" in German). Guess who's the drummer? Grin

Hehehehe... I'm so modest... Cheesy

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Reply #12 - Jan 1^st, 2004 at 6:06pm

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The drummer from Queen, Roger Taylor, went to my school. The story goes that the careers teacher at the time told him to start studying for a proper job because he would never make any money from drumming... And that is why Roger Taylor has half a dentisty degree. Grin

However, for best drummer, I do consider Nick Mason to be very good.

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Reply #13 - Jan 2^nd, 2004 at 4:57am

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I'm surprised anyone has yet to mention Cozy Powell!
Oh! I just did!!

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Reply #14 - Jan 3^rd, 2004 at 3:08pm

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although i don't like to say it, but the drummer of blink 182 is extremly talented, even though the rest of his band isn't

imho Wink

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Reply #15 - Jan 3^rd, 2004 at 4:05pm

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I don't really find punk drummers to be quite that great, sure they can play fast, but really fast kick-snare+symble is kinda repetitive for me, ( repetitive refering to hearing the same drumming in many punk bands) I personally like Lars Ulrich of Metallica, on top of being a good drummer, I believe he writes quite a bit of Metallica's music if I remember correctly...

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Reply #16 - Jan 3^rd, 2004 at 6:56pm

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I don't know much about Punk music except that I never really liked it. I think the meaning has changed since the original Punk culture. Even then, there was a big difference between British & US punk bands. The British Punk music reminded me of the old days of skiffle when the skill was somewhat lacking. I don't think there was such a thing as a good Punk musician in those days. The whole idea behind the culture was their lack of musical knowledge or skill. Roll Eyes

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Reply #17 - Jan 4^th, 2004 at 12:42pm

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Mmmm, Allman Bros..............but then im kinda biased cuz there one of my all time favorite groups.

But then I must give a plug for the all time great "Buddy Rich" 8)

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Reply #18 - Jan 4^th, 2004 at 12:56pm

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Mine has to be Keith Moon from "The Who".... Grin

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His manic expression staring straight at the camera, wearing his stripey Tank Top and sweating like a pig, is something that sticks in my memory.... Grin

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And my now grown-up Sons have just reminded me of Cozy Powell. They would practice his style of drumming on anything to hand, which generally toasted most of my furniture at the time... Angry

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Reply #19 - Jan 7^th, 2004 at 10:52pm

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although i don't like to say it, but the drummer of blink 182 is extremly talented, even though the rest of his band isn't

imho Wink

I totally agree with you, his name is Travis Barker. I hate the band hate the "music" love the drumming... But the best drummer around is Neil Pert

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Reply #20 - Jan 10^th, 2004 at 7:01pm

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I'm surprised that this topic hasn't gotten any bigger!
Must not be to many "drummer fanatics".
Well I'll add two more to the list:

Carmine Appice
Alex VanHalen

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Reply #21 - Jan 11^th, 2004 at 12:12am

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I can't see how anyone can say Neal Peart isn't the best. No offense to those who think so, but in my opinion, especially when trying to play their music on the drums, it is, by far the most difficult I have ever tried. I heard that Rush is doing a tour this year. . . I want to see them sooooooooooooooo bad, just because of Neal Peart.

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Reply #22 - Jan 11^th, 2004 at 5:28am

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Drummers come & go. The standard of drumming is better now than it has ever been. IMHO

As for the best drummer I've ever seen, I've never forgotten watching the legendary Gene Krupa in a clip of an old black & white film of the Benny Goodman orchestra. I forget the title of the film but it shouldn't be hard to find. To say he was an outstanding musician & drummer is an understatement. I would have loved to have had the opportunity to see him live.

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Reply #23 - Jan 11^th, 2004 at 5:50am

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I can't see how anyone can say Neal Peart isn't the best. No offense to those who think so, but in my opinion, especially when trying to play their music on the drums, it is, by far the most difficult I have ever tried. I heard that Rush is doing a tour this year. . . I want to see them sooooooooooooooo bad, just because of Neal Peart.

Well people have said that!! I think he is great also!
Yes they are going on a 30 yr anniversary tour this year.
That is if Alex can keep his ass out of jail after beating on the cops!!

And Hagar Gene Krupa is awesome! A little before my time but KISS being "my" band since '73 I always admired Peter Criss and I also like learning about what influanced bands/members and Gene Krupa was Peter's "idol" so I had to check him out, and needless to say even though the music wasn't my cup of tea the drumming ability blew me away!!!! If you listen to Peter you can hear a little Krupa in his playing style! Peter Criss was also the one who first got me to check out Frank Sinatra, his singing "idol".

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Reply #24 - Jan 11^th, 2004 at 6:45am

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And Hagar Gene Krupa is awesome! A little before my time but KISS being "my" band since '73 I always admired Peter Criss and I also like learning about what influanced bands/members and Gene Krupa was Peter's "idol" so I had to check him out, and needless to say even though the music wasn't my cup of tea the drumming ability blew me away!!!! If you listen to Peter you can hear a little Krupa in his playing style! Peter Criss was also the one who first got me to check out Frank Sinatra, his singing "idol".

I don't know much about KISS at all. From what you're saying they would appeal to me. Krupa & Sinatra are 2 of my all-time favourites.

I also love the old big band jazz. Benny Goodman & his original orchestra featuring Krupa & Lionel Hampton is another of my favourites. Although he became more famous for his incredible vibes playing Hampton wasn't a bad drummer himself. Wink

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Reply #25 - Jan 11^th, 2004 at 12:00pm

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ALL DRUMMERS ARE FROM ANOTHER PLANET! Shocked

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Reply #26 - Jan 11^th, 2004 at 12:05pm

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ALL DRUMMERS ARE FROM ANOTHER PLANET! Shocked

That might explain something in my case. I always was considered a tad strange. Tongue

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Reply #27 - Jan 13^th, 2004 at 7:50am

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You Strange?????? You should see me at school.... talk about strange Roll Eyes

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Reply #28 - Jan 15^th, 2004 at 12:30pm

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Reply #29 - Jan 18^th, 2004 at 2:52am

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This is awesome! I've been playing drums for 25 years. My last gig was a year ago. After 5 years with a 80s Rock/Dance band, I finally had enough of the clubs, bars, private parties, and called it quits. After reading some of these post, I can tell some of you are young. It very refreshing to hear some of the old drummers names being talked about by you. Has anyone ever heard of Buddy Rich? LOL! Amazing! One of my favorites. It's very hard to pick a favorite of all time. The drummer that had the most influence on me has to be Neil Peart of RUSH. (thats pronounced PEART as in ear not PERT). These days there are so many great drummers out there making amazing noise. Most of them with great style and speed. Everyone who is learning about drumming should listen to all types of drummers from Speed Metal to Pokas. Every drummer has something to offer you can learn from! Just because you dont LIKE country music, don't assume the drummer sucks. They are working pros and making a living. I really didn't like playing Prince songs but I can tell you, If my band was trying to play our favorite RUSH song, we wouldn't be working. And there is nothing like playing for 4000 people who want to see you! What a RUSH!...............Rock ON! Don 8)

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Reply #30 - Jan 18^th, 2004 at 3:36am

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They are working pros and making a living. I really didn't like playing Prince songs but I can tell you, If my band was trying to play our favorite RUSH song, we wouldn't be working. And there is nothing like playing for 4000 people who want to see you! What a RUSH!...............Rock ON! Don 8)

This is the big secret of course. Play what they want - not what you want.

I played drums for a rock/dance group right through the 60s & early 70s. On average we were working 4 nights per week & could have worked 7 if we wanted. We were turning work away while other excellent groups were lucky to get 1 gig per month or less. The only difference was that we could & would play almost anything from traditional dance music to our favouite rock & roll & the latest hits. You can never please all the people all of the time but you have have a darned good shot at pleasing most of them. Wink

Another thing is to get out there & play live. It's all very well making recordings & hoping someone will like them enough to give you a contract but there's no better experience than playing in front of an audience. Some will be better than others & in some cases you will wish the earth would open up & swallow you up. Others will make up for it & you won't want to come off the stage. This is the only way to get experience. IMHO

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Reply #31 - Jan 19^th, 2004 at 5:03pm

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Whose the best drummer? ??? Well i know the answer to that. ME OF COURSE Grin

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