Best Drummer

Seltzer · 08-15-2008, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by lucifer_sam

It doesn't make them bad drummers whatsoever, but that's why they're overrated to begin with. Both Carey and Peart make a point of showing off how many heads they can whack in one sitting, and it's not flattering. And it really looks like they're confused when they're on drums - like they don't know which head they should hit. In my book, mechanical (not technical) finesse and energy counts for waaaaay much more than how big your drum kit is.

I'll take John Dolmayan over Neil Peart any day.

I can understand you thinking Neil Peart is over the top, but I really don't think Danny Carey is... don't mistake chops for showing off. His parts are quite technical, but also very fitting... he has excellent feel. And I didn't have to endure any sort of drum solo when I saw Tool live.

boo boo · 08-15-2008, 12:28 AM

Good show off.

Bad show off.

~~Farfisa~~ · 08-15-2008, 01:56 AM

Buddy Rich was a phenomenal jazz drummer...it's a shame that kids today idolize drummers like Joey Jordison and Travis Barker.

boo boo · 08-15-2008, 02:14 AM

Seriously, both of those guys are insanely overrated, and even if they were that good, it's not like it makes a difference, their band still sucks.

Anywho, who are your favorite drummers?

Mine.

John Bonham
Keith Moon
Bill Bruford
Neil Peart
Carl Palmer
Danny Carey
Bill Ward
Alan White
Billy Cobham
Terry Bozzio
Jimmy Chamberlin
Phil Collins
Ginger Baker
Ringo Starr
Phill Selway
Mitch Mitchell
Roger Taylor
Bigfoot Brailey
Nick Mason
John Densmore
Alex Van Halen
Michael Giles
Andy McCulloch
Pat Mastelotto
Tim Alexander
Gavin Harrison
Lee Kerslake

FireInCairo · 08-15-2008, 03:31 AM

Ringo?
He fitted the vibe
but he was terrible wasnt he?

boo boo · 08-15-2008, 03:47 AM

Uh no?

FireInCairo · 08-15-2008, 04:14 AM

I more meant that he was not particularly endowed with rhythmic talent...

boo boo · 08-15-2008, 05:32 AM

Yeah well you mean wrong. He was no virtuoso but his rhythm is great, his drumming provided some of the best hooks in Beatles songs.

FireInCairo · 08-15-2008, 05:53 AM

I think I'll offer my apologies here
My blinding hatred of beatles worship has blinded me

lucifer_sam · 08-15-2008, 03:31 PM

I've always loved Kyuss but I could never get hooked by Brant's drumming.

I think a lot of people fail to recognize what a supremely talented drummer Phil Collins was. He might have some of the cheesiest prog lyrics, but he was really great when Gabriel was still at the top.

View Poll Results: Best Drummer
John Bonham	123	25.95%
Keith Moon	102	21.52%
Ginger Baker	23	4.85%
Neil Peart	139	29.32%
Danny Carey	87	18.35%
Voters: 474. You may not vote on this poll

08-15-2008, 03:31 PM	#460 (permalink)
lucifer_sam Unrepentant Ass-Mod Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,921	I've always loved Kyuss but I could never get hooked by Brant's drumming. I think a lot of people fail to recognize what a supremely talented drummer Phil Collins was. He might have some of the cheesiest prog lyrics, but he was really great when Gabriel was still at the top. __________________ first.am

08-15-2008, 01:56 AM	#453 (permalink)
~~Farfisa~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,773	Buddy Rich was a phenomenal jazz drummer...it's a shame that kids today idolize drummers like Joey Jordison and Travis Barker.

08-15-2008, 03:31 AM	#455 (permalink)
FireInCairo Later on... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,235	Ringo? He fitted the vibe but he was terrible wasnt he?

08-15-2008, 04:14 AM	#457 (permalink)
FireInCairo Later on... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,235	I more meant that he was not particularly endowed with rhythmic talent...

08-15-2008, 05:53 AM	#459 (permalink)
FireInCairo Later on... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,235	I think I'll offer my apologies here My blinding hatred of beatles worship has blinded me