Author Topic: Best Drummer Ever? (Read 28559 times)

StevieG26 · « **Reply #160 on:** August 16, 2007, 04:43:27 pm »

John Bonham.

End of thread!

Sarge · « **Reply #161 on:** August 16, 2007, 05:00:17 pm »

Animal from The Muppet Show fact.

Mook · « **Reply #162 on:** August 17, 2007, 12:22:27 pm »

My favourite - John Bonham

Greatest drummer ever - Buddy Rich

Greatest drummer around these days - Vinnie Colaiuta.

crewey · « **Reply #163 on:** August 17, 2007, 03:19:57 pm »

Keith Moon technically far from the best, but the most visually exciting, the most ridiculously over the top and the most important/inspirational rock drummer ever. Yes, yes and yes

Filler. · « **Reply #164 on:** August 17, 2007, 06:48:25 pm »

Quote from: crewey on August 17, 2007, 03:19:57 pm

Keith Moon technically far from the best, but the most visually exciting

You've just hit on a vital ingredient for me. It's why Steve Jones of the Pistols was one of the greatest guitarists. As Lydon said once... 'He always seemed to hit the wrong note at exactly the same time.'

So to carry on this small, but important distraction from 'Best' (although Moon will always be one of the best).. how about Akiko from Comanechi? In my eyes, one of the greatest drummers/frontman (or woman Reg) around today. The song in question, 'Death of You' and was written about their ex tour manager/lawyer called Leo who stiffed them up sometime last year... and I just love that 'Leo.. you fucking retard' line that comes straight after that sublime, heavy tempo shift in mid song... wonderful stuff...

Official video, with nice titty ending
Live version - as you'll want to hear it again I'm sure

Withnail · « **Reply #165 on:** August 17, 2007, 07:18:11 pm »

Reni from the Stone Roses was pretty awesome, lars ulrich and dave grohl are also v v good.

Barney_Rubble · « **Reply #166 on:** August 17, 2007, 07:19:20 pm »

Just heard Max Roach has died, peacefully, aged 83.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6950810.stm

RiP

Mook · « **Reply #167 on:** August 18, 2007, 09:30:29 am »

Quote from: Barney_Rubble on August 17, 2007, 07:19:20 pm

Just heard Max Roach has died, peacefully, aged 83.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6950810.stm

RiP

Gutted, RIP.

myrlas · « **Reply #168 on:** August 18, 2007, 04:17:50 pm »

Vinnie Paul in Pantera for me.

anfield_reds · « **Reply #169 on:** August 19, 2007, 12:08:28 am »

Not very famous, but Christian Vander, founder of a weird but great jazz concept band called Magma, is probably one of the best drummer of the past 30 years. His technics and creativy outclass most of the rock drummers.

My favourite is Terry Bozzio, who played with Zappa in the 70's early 80's.
One of his classic solo : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gzt6PwuQABk
Him versus Chad Wackerman, another Zappa's drummer : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=563Joj7DoD0

Fanxxxxtastic · « **Reply #170 on:** August 19, 2007, 12:42:02 am »

Am I the only one who found drum solo's boring?

themule · « **Reply #171 on:** August 19, 2007, 12:48:09 am »

Quote from: theCanadian on August 6, 2007, 08:30:09 pm

Mike Portnoy

Thank fuck someone said it

StevieG26 · « **Reply #172 on:** August 19, 2007, 07:45:56 am »

Quote from: FanXabitastic on August 19, 2007, 12:42:02 am

Am I the only one who found drum solo's boring?

Quite. Much prefer guitar solos myself, but each to his own I guess

andrewt67 · « **Reply #173 on:** August 19, 2007, 09:25:10 am »

John Bonham

Neil Peart

Mike Portnoy

Stewart Copeland

Jonathan Mover

Gary Husband

Mel Gaynor

Nick Mason

kavah · « **Reply #174 on:** August 25, 2007, 02:37:30 am »

Well he was good enough for The Mothers, Lou Reed, Bowie, the animals etc

Aynsley Dunbar ( is he the 2nd best scouse drummer ever ?)

Juan Loco · « **Reply #175 on:** August 25, 2007, 02:57:37 am »

Lars Ulrich.

... Haha.

Nah, it's probably Portnoy for a mixture of technique and 'musicality' in his drumming. Can be a flash fucker, as can all of the band, but it never sounds like an exercise, always a musical phrase.

Lady_brandybuck · « **Reply #176 on:** August 25, 2007, 05:49:15 am »

Keith John Moon....

crewey · « **Reply #177 on:** August 25, 2007, 09:32:44 am »

Quote

Am I the only one who found drum solo's boring?

No Keith Moon thought the same, and during his whole career only performed
one once 'unintentionally' too mind. He also did one for ABC TV special with
goldfish inside the toms, it's not a very good indication of his drumming either

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cv4KNAv9h40

¡Basta Ya! · « **Reply #178 on:** August 25, 2007, 09:35:58 am »

Bernard Matthew's turkey drummers are quite nice.

Other than that, Phil Colins... Fact.

Chris De Burgh for everything else.

Veinticinco de Mayo · « **Reply #179 on:** August 25, 2007, 10:20:18 am »

The feller out of Deerhoof is the best drummer I've seen for ages. Total Animal like intensity.

And only Buddy Rich is better than animal

Filler. · « **Reply #180 on:** August 25, 2007, 12:05:02 pm »

Quote from: Veinticinco de Mayo on August 25, 2007, 10:20:18 am

And only Buddy Rich is better than animal

I reckon Animal won that hands down. Great stuff. You're right about Deerhoof... they were supporting Slint last night and couldn't make it

God some goodies for you tho VdM

Jaki Liebezeit from CAN deserves a mention. I may have done so already but hey.. it's well worth it: CAN: Paperhouse

alfonso · « **Reply #181 on:** September 4, 2007, 03:06:21 pm »

Billy Cobham - can play anything from smooth jazz to thrash metal.

Stewart Copeland also thinks he's the best.

Henry Chinaski · « **Reply #182 on:** September 4, 2007, 03:10:31 pm »

Buddy Rich and Dave Lombardo for me.

kitster · « **Reply #183 on:** September 4, 2007, 03:15:45 pm »

The Gorilla from the Cadburys advert for me.

Barney_Rubble · « **Reply #184 on:** September 4, 2007, 03:18:03 pm »

The Duracell Bunny

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMw43Cd6aKE

DanMB · « **Reply #185 on:** September 4, 2007, 03:21:24 pm »

Stewart Copeland

kitster · « **Reply #186 on:** September 4, 2007, 03:23:54 pm »

The Guy from the End of an episode of Eastenders.

Zeppelin · « **Reply #187 on:** September 4, 2007, 03:27:53 pm »

Quote from: FanXabitastic on August 19, 2007, 12:42:02 am

Am I the only one who found drum solo's boring?

They are hard to listen to! Much as I love John Bonham's drumming, I usually skip Moby Dick if I'm listening to a Zeppelin concert.

wistycastor · « **Reply #188 on:** September 4, 2007, 03:31:35 pm »

Red Carter!
Anyone else from Liverpool go to him for lessons? Is he still around?

kesey · « **Reply #189 on:** September 4, 2007, 03:47:41 pm »

Quote from: wistycastor on September 4, 2007, 03:31:35 pm

Red Carter!
Anyone else from Liverpool go to him for lessons? Is he still around?

I know of a drummer called Junior do you know him? Usually hangs around Hardman Street.

FlashingBlade · « **Reply #190 on:** September 4, 2007, 03:48:12 pm »

NickoH · « **Reply #191 on:** September 4, 2007, 03:53:04 pm »

Defo Neil Peart (Rush)......

zamagiure · « **Reply #192 on:** September 4, 2007, 08:21:50 pm »

Jet Black, The Stranglers

gritsvanilla · « **Reply #193 on:** September 5, 2007, 01:59:42 am »

Levon Helm of The Band is another great Drummer, sings too....which brings me to the question how many great singing drummers can you name?

Off the top of my head i can think of Helm, Kevin Godley (10cc), Don Henley (The Eagles), Andy Sturmer (Jellyfish) and of course Ringo, although some might argue he's neither

jackellis · « **Reply #194 on:** September 5, 2007, 02:27:29 am »

Quote from: kitster on September 4, 2007, 03:15:45 pm

The Gorilla from the Cadburys advert for me.

Beat me to it, by nearly 12 hours.

kavah · « **Reply #195 on:** September 5, 2007, 08:41:48 am »

Quote from: gritsvanilla on September 5, 2007, 01:59:42 am

Levon Helm of The Band is another great Drummer, sings too....which brings me to the question how many great singing drummers can you name?

Off the top of my head i can think of Helm, Kevin Godley (10cc), Don Henley (The Eagles), Andy Sturmer (Jellyfish) and of course Ringo, although some might argue he's neither

Reni, Dave Clark and Phil Collins.

wistycastor · « **Reply #196 on:** September 5, 2007, 10:58:44 am »

Quote from: zamagiure on September 4, 2007, 08:21:50 pm

Jet Black, The Stranglers

I love The Stranglers but come off it. He was a metronome, rudimentary, and he makes a mistake on Nice 'n' Sleazy. And he became a lazy bastard using drum machines in the studio -listen to the drums on '10' -awful!
Of the punk drummers Rat Scabies was the one. He had a real flow to his playing and sounded like a herd of galloping horses.

GoldenGloves25 · « **Reply #197 on:** September 5, 2007, 01:34:09 pm »

Quote from: kesey on September 4, 2007, 03:47:41 pm

I know of a drummer called Junior do you know him? Usually hangs around Hardman Street.

yeah, he used to come and hassle us at ADC drums, apparently he was quite a player before he hit the ale, just dont get him started on Dave Weckl.

cornelius · « **Reply #198 on:** September 5, 2007, 02:12:24 pm »

5 pages on drummers and unless I blinked and missed it, not one mention for Queen's Roger Taylor. He deserves a shout just for this:

Barney_Rubble · « **Reply #199 on:** January 24, 2009, 08:58:05 pm »

bump.