Jimmy1104 Posted May 31, 2004 Report Posted May 31, 2004 Being a huge WHO fan I have to say Keith Moon. I was fortunate to see him play with the Who back in 1975 and he was great! John Bonham is another great drummer and he would go into my top three. Of all the posts prior to mine in this thread, what really surprises me is that no one mentioned probably the best drummer of them all prior to Keith Moon. That man is Ginger Baker!! Cream is one of the greatest groups ever. Just the talent of Jack Bruce, Eric Clapton, and Baker together is something we will probably never see again in a band. They surely rival the top groups ever when it comes to talent.
_Jayson_ Posted May 31, 2004 Report Posted May 31, 2004 I dont know dudes name, but he has one arm and thats badass. I think you might be speaking of Rick Allen from Def Leppard.
PSYCHOcatholic Posted May 31, 2004 Report Posted May 31, 2004 Id have to say Don Henley cause he sings and drums, and theres not alot of drummers that do that. And definitely John Bonham.
jippers Posted June 1, 2004 Report Posted June 1, 2004 I cannot believe nobody has mentioned Billy Cobham yet! The man is a dead-set legend on the drums! My other favourites hands down are Rob Hirst from Midnight Oil and Keith Moon from the Who. Oh yeah, and the inspiration for nearly every drummer born after 1970 - ANIMAL FROM THE ELECTRIC MAYHEM! EAT DRUMS!!
Uncle Joe Posted June 4, 2004 Report Posted June 4, 2004 I'm sticking to rock drummers here with apologies to Buddy Rich, Sandy Nelson,Harvey Mason, et al. 1. Ginger Baker of Cream. (inspiration for the Muppets "Animal") 2. Dino Danelli of the Rascals.
Tenacious_Peaches Posted June 5, 2004 Report Posted June 5, 2004 Ginger Baker of Cream. (inspiration for the Muppets "Animal")
jippers Posted June 5, 2004 Report Posted June 5, 2004 1. Ginger Baker of Cream. (inspiration for the Muppets "Animal") Actually according to Electric Mayhem.net Keith Moon was the inspiration for Animal. Look at the way both Keith and Animal hold their drum sticks and attack the drums - it's frighteningly similar. I also successfully proved the point in a video presentation at uni last year using the sequence of "Can You Picture That" from the Muppet Movie and "Young Man's Blues" from the Who's performance at the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival. See for yourself.
Catherine Posted June 5, 2004 Report Posted June 5, 2004 MICK FLEETWOOD, another great drummer, has also been said to be the inspiration for The Muppets' ANIMAL...note the uncanny resemblence between the two. ::
TheCyberdemon Posted June 10, 2004 Report Posted June 10, 2004 How about Alex Van Halen The drum solo in the begning of "Hot for Teacher" is the sickest drum solo I've ever heard. Joey Jordison from Slipknot is an honorable mention for me. If you ever get a chance listen to their song called "[sic]" it's some hardcore drumming in their.
No Comment21373 Posted June 13, 2004 Report Posted June 13, 2004 CARTER BEUFORD of The Dave Matthews Band! Listen to #36 (Live at Red Rocks version); Tripping Billies; Two Step (Listener Supported version); Lie in Our Graves; or better yet, go to a DMB concert to see where I'm coming from.
SolKarma Posted June 13, 2004 Report Posted June 13, 2004 John Bonham and my buddy JR Robinson. I met Carter Beauford. Nice guy.
johnlongstreth Posted July 4, 2004 Report Posted July 4, 2004 you guys are all dumba***s, i mean all those guys suck **** at drums! if you wanna hear good drums listen to richard christy, john longstreth, derek roddy, or pete sandoval. there are alot more but man these guys shred the competition. man the best drummers are in death metal by far! and if you dislike metal or anything, thats cool, but you cant deny the fact that these guys are better drummers. if you want to hear the truth download any song from the album sound of preserverance by the band death. ::
MrMoose Posted July 8, 2004 Report Posted July 8, 2004 I think we're all forgetting about a certain drum solo... Ina-gadda-davida by Iron Butterfly
MindCrime Posted July 8, 2004 Report Posted July 8, 2004 Bill Bruford (Yes) Charlie Watts (Rolling Stones) Mike Shrieve (Santana) Nick Mason (Pink Floyd) Mitch Mitchell (Jimi Hendrix) Ian Paice (Deep Purple) Lars Ulrich (Metallica) Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater)
Aunt_Acid Posted July 15, 2004 Report Posted July 15, 2004 I can't really say I know much about drummers, but I would say Neal Peart is one of the best. I think I spelled his name wrong. Also, you guys should check out Pierre Van Der Linden from Focus. He did some really great drumwork with that band. He's a jazz drummer now, but I haven't heard any of his stuff. I guess I haven't seen enough of Ginger Baker to know, but I don't understand what is so great about him. I have only heard Strange Brew (The album) by Cream, and he was good, but not impressive. If I'm not mistaken the drummer from ELO, Bev something, sang and drummed simultaneously. He wasn't an awesome drummer, but the singing was impressive. It's pretty difficult to do that.
R_Soul Posted July 15, 2004 Report Posted July 15, 2004 Ringo Starr was voted by his peers (other drummers) as the best drummer (behind Buddy Rich) in a poll some time ago. This was post-Beatlemania. It was based on his ability to drum in a variety of styles. I agree with this. Most of the drummers listed above can do long, boring solos (not Ringo's speciality), or just thrash around track after track. Listen to The Beatles' records and compare the drumming on the following: "Roll Over Beethoven" "Ticket To Ride" "I'm Down" "Rain" "Tomorrow Never Knows" "Strawberry Fields Forever" "A Day In The Life" "Revolution" "Mother Nature's Son" "Helter Skelter" "Yer Blues" "Get Back" ...I think you get my drift. One magazine {"Q"} stated that Ringo "invented pop drummers". So....Give him some credit....VOTE FOR RINGO!!! Also, I was a huge fan of John Bonham. I remember Bev Bevan (from ELO, also a pretty good drummer himself), talking about what makes a good drummer. He said it is someone who is not afraid NOT to drum; i.e. it is OK to have gaps in songs where there is no drumming, where the drummer actually exercises some retraint. The comment was in reference to the drumming styles of Bonham and Ringo. Martin
newfoundgloryrocksmysocks Posted July 22, 2004 Report Posted July 22, 2004 Some of my personal favorites are: Green Day-Tre' Cool New Found Glory- Cyrus Boolooki Blink 182- Travis Barker Sum 41- Steve Jocz Good Charlotte- Chris Wilson The Used- Brandon Steinkhart Blink 182- Scott Raynor (old drummer)
simon21573 Posted July 22, 2004 Report Posted July 22, 2004 My favourite drummers are : Charlie Watts - The Rolling Stones Keith Moon - The Who Ringo Starr - The Beatles Dave Grohl - Nirvana John Bonham - Led Zeppelin
R_Soul Posted July 23, 2004 Report Posted July 23, 2004 I think Phil Collins is a great drummer. Never mind!
miamisammy29 Posted July 23, 2004 Report Posted July 23, 2004 Never mind! Was that little laughing guy meant for me, Martin? I said Phil Collins is a good drummer; I just think he's a poor songwriter and I think he's wayyyy overrated as a rock star. And no disrespect to you, Ironhorn. You look like a pretty big dude.
Danielj Posted July 23, 2004 Report Posted July 23, 2004 your crazy, bonham will never be remembered as a drummmer. he complements but doesnt explore. danny carey is the most influential and complementary drummer that explores to an infinite expense. listen to tool and it will all come together. I beg to differ. Listen to the song Moby Dick on 'How The West was won' It Will Blow Your Mind! #1.John Bonham #2.Keith Moon #3.Mitch Mitchell(I find him very Underrated) #4.Nick Mason #5.Neil Peart #6.Alex Van Halen
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