Stephen Perkins (Janes/Porno)
World's Best Drummers
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Too many today, don't know of Buddy Rich. Too bad. Today's drumming youth need to know his work.
A big driving force behind Rich and his proficiency, was Gene Krupa. Their drum battles are famous. Buddy just HAD to out do Gene.
Krupa had MAD CHOPS as well. Over looked as well, due, mostly to time.
When I hear folks say Bonham or Moon or Ward are the best ever, I can only think, they haven't heard of Rich or Krupa.
Funk, Dennis chambers can lay down the funk! IMO.
True about Buddy. I remember watching him come on the Johnny Carson Show (The Tonight Show) and having a "drum-off" with Johnny. I know Buudy held back but I gotta say Johnny wasn't bad.
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algae1011
Did you forget "200 Motels"?
Did you forget "200 Motels"?
Keith Moon may not have been consistent, but he was still uber talented & innovative. Frank Zappa portrayed him as a hot, possessed nun in "200 Motels" for a reason!!!
I find it kinda funny/sad that Moon sat across from Phaul & Linda McCartney the night he passed..
RIP Moonie
Did you forget "200 Motels"?
Keith Moon may not have been consistent, but he was still uber talented & innovative. Frank Zappa portrayed him as a hot, possessed nun in "200 Motels" for a reason!!!
I find it kinda funny/sad that Moon sat across from Phaul & Linda McCartney the night he passed..
RIP Moonie
thomas lang is one fuggin monster drummer
he's right in there with the likes of virgil donati and mike mangini.
if fact when dream theater held auditions to replace portnoy
lang, donati and mangini with a couple other drummers auditioned for the job.
all these guys along with marco minneo+ dave weckl,
all are in another league all their own, technically fluid so to say.
there's a great utube vid of the DT auditions
he's right in there with the likes of virgil donati and mike mangini.
if fact when dream theater held auditions to replace portnoy
lang, donati and mangini with a couple other drummers auditioned for the job.
all these guys along with marco minneo+ dave weckl,
all are in another league all their own, technically fluid so to say.
there's a great utube vid of the DT auditions
Any conversation about greatest drummers has to take into account the half a million dollars worth of hotel toilets blown up by Mr Keith Moon Esq. in conjunction with the finest products of Cherry Bomb bangers Inc.
Townshend is also half deaf thanks to some very enthusiastic CherryBomb + Drum Kit work from Mr Moon.
Townshend is also half deaf thanks to some very enthusiastic CherryBomb + Drum Kit work from Mr Moon.
No mention of Simon Kirke of Free and Bad Company. He has a place in rock and roll history.
Bad Company:
Carl Palmer was the strongest drummer I ever saw.
Bad Company:
Carl Palmer was the strongest drummer I ever saw.
Really great drummers listed here and I'll add two if they haven't been recognized, here, yet.
Jon Fishman- from Phish. Amazing, amazing, versatile drummer
Billy Martin- from Medeski, Martin, and Wood. Wow- what a drummer...I was fortunate enough to take a one-on-one lesson with him at his home. MMW is a fantastic band worth checking out if you/one hasn't yet.
Jon Fishman- from Phish. Amazing, amazing, versatile drummer
Billy Martin- from Medeski, Martin, and Wood. Wow- what a drummer...I was fortunate enough to take a one-on-one lesson with him at his home. MMW is a fantastic band worth checking out if you/one hasn't yet.
Ringo was never wild, extravagant, or a show off,
But you have to admit, he was a much better drummer than he is given credit for...
I saw his All-Star Band in 1999, with Greg Lake on bass, and Ringo's son playing drums alongside his Dad... What a great show that was!
But you have to admit, he was a much better drummer than he is given credit for...
I saw his All-Star Band in 1999, with Greg Lake on bass, and Ringo's son playing drums alongside his Dad... What a great show that was!
Kinda surprised no mention of Bill Bruford.hes played with everybody,Genesis,YES,ASIA,Dream theater(i think)the list goes on
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algae1011
So... to determine the winner, are we looking for a low, golf-type number? Or are we looking for... HIGH NUMBERS? *badum ching*
Seems to me Moon was acting a lot to make people smile. He was born in the year of the Dog, so it makes sense to me.
& with that in mind, sure sure, he was a natural ball of confusion/energy--but imo, like a puppy, the guys/gals/managers saw opportunity in that energy & exploited it.
Ex. Townshend sayz in a few interviews that lotsa times he was right behind him with the matches
The Michigan Holiday Inn welcomed Keith on his 21st--the manager of the Holiday Inn even helped finish destroying Keith's room when Keith found out he had to pay over 10k either way lol
I'm not condoning Keith's actions. I wouldn't call him to play the snare part in Lt. Kije either lol. But I'd still consider him to be one of the best drummers. He was a great listener, innovative, and ran like a golden motor when he was on. Keith played from the heart every time.
He may not have been the best, but he even said himself he didn't want to be the best..only a part of a band! I know the feeling & respect him 110%. I believe he had a heart of gold & was very troubled/possessed cuz of the PIC.
He didn't even want to be part of the Who at first. Keith wanted to play surfer music before The Who. He didn't like the Who's initial stuff--The Who were totes L7 w/o Keith...all three of the other guys admitted it in some way or another! They needed him! And look what happened to Keith!!!
...though Townshend demos are pretty caliente... but this post is getting sooper drawn out.... so I'm gonna post it before I get self-conscious and delete it lol...
PEACE
Cant forget the drummer from Def Leppard.the guy only has one arm and one leg.gotta give him props for that
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I'd agree with just about all the choices in this thread.
Guys like Buddy Rich were pioneers, but seriously, nowhere near some of the guys since.
Just saying that drummers since have built on his work and others.
Like saying Jimi was the best guitar picker, when so many since have mastered his techs plus added so much.
One thing though, so many good ones, it's really hard to put the top ten in a particular order, what with style differences and such.
Only thing we can say with certainty is that The Professor, Neil Peart, is the best. Ever.
Guys like Buddy Rich were pioneers, but seriously, nowhere near some of the guys since.
Just saying that drummers since have built on his work and others.
Like saying Jimi was the best guitar picker, when so many since have mastered his techs plus added so much.
One thing though, so many good ones, it's really hard to put the top ten in a particular order, what with style differences and such.
Only thing we can say with certainty is that The Professor, Neil Peart, is the best. Ever.
