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World's Best Drummers
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nikko mcbain of iron maiden not mentioned yet
auditions for mike portnoy spot in DT <~there is a list of some pretty impressive drummers
chris adler of lamb of god is impressive
as is hoglan
auditions for mike portnoy spot in DT <~there is a list of some pretty impressive drummers
chris adler of lamb of god is impressive
as is hoglan
It was more a joke, in the pophistory they say Ringo wasn´t a real good drummer but his drumming is/was very solid.
For a big band Scott Travis from Judas Priest!
For a small band Yanic Bercier from (now defunct) Quo Vadis!
Long live heavy metal!!!! -
For a small band Yanic Bercier from (now defunct) Quo Vadis!
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nice!
How could I forget, Topper Headon! 
Let me say this about Ringo-
if comparing Ringo as a drummer to other drummers, most times he will loose. Yeah he didn't do big fills or spin his sticks or play a double bass kit. So in that respect a lot of people are quick to say he sucked. But let's think about a couple things- when the fab four "invaded" take note of Ringo's style. While other drummers of the time were limp wristed jazz guys still figuring out how they wanted to play rock, here comes Ringo KILLING his hi hats with a bug open sound. That was a mind blower back then. Made him look so cool that his drum set st that time is arguably the most famous drum set in history.
Also whenever serious musicians get together and speak of drummers, Ringo is always tops. He was the rarest type of drummer you could ever find, one with taste, elegance and class
if comparing Ringo as a drummer to other drummers, most times he will loose. Yeah he didn't do big fills or spin his sticks or play a double bass kit. So in that respect a lot of people are quick to say he sucked. But let's think about a couple things- when the fab four "invaded" take note of Ringo's style. While other drummers of the time were limp wristed jazz guys still figuring out how they wanted to play rock, here comes Ringo KILLING his hi hats with a bug open sound. That was a mind blower back then. Made him look so cool that his drum set st that time is arguably the most famous drum set in history.
Also whenever serious musicians get together and speak of drummers, Ringo is always tops. He was the rarest type of drummer you could ever find, one with taste, elegance and class
OK, maybe he is not the best drummer of the world, but respect to the drummer of Def Leppard. He plays the drums with only one arm!
I won't say "best" because that is far too difficult to quantify, however, AMONG the best?
That's doable.
Among the best I am familiar with...
1. Neil Peart
- Dude...c'mon. Neil Peart is the fucking man. A master technician in a group filled with master technicians.
2. Keith Moon
- Rhythms ALL up in this biatch! He didn't "play" drums, he ATTACKED those motherfuckers!
3. Larry Mullen Jr.
- Martial, melodic, like a waterfall of percussion. This dude isn't simply a time keeper, and he has earned his place among the greats IMO.
4. Alex Van Halen
- Dude is a beast. Certainly among the best ever.
5. John Bonham
- A fucking animal on those drums.
Edit: Shit, forgot about Lars Ulrich. That little c'sucker can lay down the heat as well.
Certainly, there are others, however, these dudes would be a good team to represent the rest.
That's doable.
Among the best I am familiar with...
1. Neil Peart
- Dude...c'mon. Neil Peart is the fucking man. A master technician in a group filled with master technicians.
2. Keith Moon
- Rhythms ALL up in this biatch! He didn't "play" drums, he ATTACKED those motherfuckers!
3. Larry Mullen Jr.
- Martial, melodic, like a waterfall of percussion. This dude isn't simply a time keeper, and he has earned his place among the greats IMO.
4. Alex Van Halen
- Dude is a beast. Certainly among the best ever.
5. John Bonham
- A fucking animal on those drums.
Edit: Shit, forgot about Lars Ulrich. That little c'sucker can lay down the heat as well.
Certainly, there are others, however, these dudes would be a good team to represent the rest.
hell yeah!
oh; and speaking of hell yeah ~vinnie paul
anyway back to rick allen; certainly brings something new to the general concept of 'best' drummer ~keeping up w/ the pros in spite of a grievous injury which obviously serves as a difficult hurdle in said task ~i admire that very much not only him but many dealing w/ similar issues and overcoming
saw them {DL} last time they were in spo & pretty impressive all around
Benjamin Check
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Quest love all day. The solo after "you got me" with Erykah badu is ridiculous.
John Bonham without question. He's not the most technically proficient but I've never heard another drummer that's so unique. Take a listen to this and tell me you don't know IMMEDIATELY that it's Bonzo. He totally speaks my language. Man, I love it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrrFKfudWdI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrrFKfudWdI
wow ~that is the only pic i have seen of him playing a double bass
also re: bonham i was thinking; if you heard the outtakes you would see just how proficient he actually was then ~lol
interesting too; one of the comments speculates a gate on his snare *maybe so* i would think its more likely the loose reso head per ocheltree
also re: bonham i was thinking; if you heard the outtakes you would see just how proficient he actually was then ~lol
interesting too; one of the comments speculates a gate on his snare *maybe so* i would think its more likely the loose reso head per ocheltree
ryanbradly
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1. Ken Owen
2. Steve Gadd
3. Gene Hoglan
4. Dave Lombardo
5. Bill Ward
2. Steve Gadd
3. Gene Hoglan
4. Dave Lombardo
5. Bill Ward
Not too long ago I read where Robert Plant (maybe Jimmy Page) said that they let him use the double bass for one show, he said it was a disaster because Bonham played them with so much intensity that nothing else could be heard.
Hell, many people thought he was playing a double when it was just one!
Yeah- was all proud of his new double bass kit, but they said he was too loud so he could only have one kick. Not sure how taking away a drum from him would make him less loud, but that was their reasoning. Little known fact- in his wood kick drum Bonham would line the inside with aluminum foil to increase projection and volumn. Kinda genius
