If it's not the same, who do you think is the best?
I gotta go with Travis Barker from Blink 182, which is really weird because my old best friend, the driver in my wreck, loved punk music and his favorite band was Blink 182 (he was die-hard), whereas my other best friend, the passenger, and I, were both into hip-hop and rap.
(07-11-2015, 08:31 AM)BFritz21 Wrote: [ -> ]Who's your favorite drummer of all-time?
If it's not the same, who do you think is the best?
I gotta go with Travis Barker from Blink 182, which is really weird because my old best friend, the driver in my wreck, loved punk music and his favorite band was Blink 182 (he was die-hard), whereas my other best friend, the passenger, and I, were both into hip-hop and rap.
Bonham from Zep, Keith Moon of the Who, Roger Taylor from Queen were also big influences for me when I was learning to play. I also like Taylor Hawkins from Foo Fighters.
It would take an expert drummer just to set up the gear he used. As far as rock drummers I put him at the top of the list. One of my biggest regrets in life is that I never saw Rush live.
But I'll throw out Bill Bruford and Omar Hakim. Both are accomplihed jazz musicians who have deep roots in rock and popular music. Bruford played for Yes, Genesis, and King Crimson. Hakim has played for a long eclectic list of big names including Sting, Miles Davis, Dire Straits, David Bowie, Journey, Michael Jackson, and Daft Punk.
As for straight jazz drummers I go with Jack DeJohnette
(07-11-2015, 12:04 PM)fredtoast Wrote: [ -> ]It would take an expert drummer just to set up the gear he used. As far as rock drummers I put him at the top of the list. One of my biggest regrets in life is that I never saw Rush live.
I saw Rush life in Lexington KY. Luckily we had sort of a side view and we had a good view of Peart. The guy has/had boxes of drumsticks beside him. He was constantly twirling, flipping, and throwing drumstick. He would lose one, grab another, and not miss a beat (no pun intended). It was amazing to watch.
I will say the highlight of the Concert was when they played Red Barchetta. They played a simulation on a big screen that made you feel like you were driving a car (This was long before all the current day effects).
My all-time favorite is Michael Giles, King Crimson's original drummer. His dynamics were impeccable, and paved the way for generations to follow when it came to flirting with time signatures. He still puts on clinics in Europe, and is one of the kindest gentlemen you'll ever meet.
Billy Cobham runs a close second for me, and is likely more talented. My preference for Giles lies in style.
Lenny White is just one monstrous drummer, and my first exposure to him was when he played for Chick Corea's Return To Forever. Breathtaking.
Bill Bruford came to be a favorite during his days with Yes, and then when he joined King Crimson.
Then there is Terry Bozzio, one of the most complete kit drummers you will ever see. His total 4 limb independence is something to marvel. There is so much about him to discuss, I refer to this for the sake of brevity here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_Bozzio
My two major drumming influences were Buddy Rich and Ringo Starr. I'm just into that kind of thing. Peart's work is amazing, though, no doubt about that. I would like Travis Barker more if I didn't blame him (I know it is not his fault, but the timing is what it is) for the direction Blink 182 took post Dude Ranch.
I probably have no single drummer I consider the best. Being a drummer I appreciate multiples for what they play. But I'm also horrible at remembering names so I couldn't tell you even the bands which I love the drum work in. I just know it when I hear it.
I am not trying to be a dick, but Blink-182 is not punk. I actually enjoy them, but they are not punk. Neither is Green Day, The Offspring, Sum 41, and all of those other mall rock bands from the 90s.
(07-11-2015, 07:43 PM)CharvelPlaya Wrote: [ -> ]I am not trying to be a dick, but Blink-182 is not punk. I actually enjoy them, but they are not punk. Neither is Green Day, The Offspring, Sum 41, and all of those other mall rock bands from the 90s.
The music police are here...^^^
Dave Lombardo from Slayer is the best drummer of all time. I also think it's a amazing when a drummer can sing while playing (It's harder than it looks) ala Peter Criss from Kiss and Levon Helm fom the Band.
(07-11-2015, 08:24 PM)jason Wrote: [ -> ]I also think it's a amazing when a drummer can sing while playing (It's harder than it looks) ala Peter Criss from Kiss and Levon Helm fom the Band.
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