Best Drummer

scottsy · 09-28-2009, 09:52 PM

Or did I totally wscrew up and get the wrong guy in my post.... my brain is sooooooooo tired lately! Busy days, busy days...

Phillyboy · 09-29-2009, 05:01 PM

I voted for Pert and I liked all the choices, also have to include Lars Ulrich, Chris Pennie, Brann Dailor, Tre Cool & Dale Crover.

million dollar basher · 09-29-2009, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by scottsy

Nick Mason was good, but I can't say I listen to Pink Floyd for the drumming.... which is good, BTW, but not the standout feature of their music...

Yeah,
I think that Mason's role in Floyd was more foundational. Really, he never had a chance to explode, either on stage or in the studio, like Moon or Bonham. He was a solid drummer, and Floyd was, and will always be one of the greatest groups in rock history, but Mason, in my opinion, wasn't one of the greats. He was good, but not innovative.

Rickenbacker · 09-29-2009, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by million dollar basher

Yeah,
I think that Mason's role in Floyd was more foundational. Really, he never had a chance to explode, either on stage or in the studio, like Moon or Bonham. He was a solid drummer, and Floyd was, and will always be one of the greatest groups in rock history, but Mason, in my opinion, wasn't one of the greats. He was good, but not innovative.

The fills in Time alone earn him a spot. So good!

million dollar basher · 10-01-2009, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Rickenbacker

The fills in Time alone earn him a spot. So good!

Yeeeeah, I'm not sure. The song's opening is fantastic, you're right. And his drumming lends it a certain quality, definitely. But it wasn't phenominal.

scottsy · 10-01-2009, 10:03 PM

I think that Dave Gilmour once decribed it well... basically he said that The Floyd really weren't the very best musicians in their feild but what they did do was gel what they did together well when playing.... Mason's drumming was succint, and entirely suited to the music, it was precise, not virtuoso, but it fit the songs just perfectly and tastefully, as did Gilmours own guitar work....

million dollar basher · 10-02-2009, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by scottsy

I think that Dave Gilmour once decribed it well... basically he said that The Floyd really weren't the very best musicians in their feild but what they did do was gel what they did together well when playing.... Mason's drumming was succint, and entirely suited to the music, it was precise, not virtuoso, but it fit the songs just perfectly and tastefully, as did Gilmours own guitar work....

well said, and I think that the combined talents here, the fusing of their "meddles" if you don't mind the referrence, led to far more interesting things than any of the members of Floyd were capable of individually. Gilmour's solo albums, by and large, were of far inferior quality compared to any of the great Floyd albums ("On an Island" might be an exception). Mason's drumming, and I think you touched on his "preciseness" which was where he drew a lot of his strength, directly contributed to the magic.

clutnuckle · 10-04-2009, 10:38 AM

Listening to Keith Moon on Live at Leeds is like an Octopus on a drum kit. Phenomenal. You can hear his energy.

Although, if I'm gonna call 'Best', I'd have to say Buddy Rich. Thomas Haake is also incredibly skilled, but I don't think he expresses it to his fullest.

lymPhKn2ode · 10-05-2009, 12:46 PM

You forgot Mike Portnoy in the poll >.>
I like neil though.

dancooke · 10-05-2009, 01:53 PM

best drummers are

steven adler guns n roses
lars ulrich metallica
dave grohl nirvana
fyfe eweing therapy
roger tayler queen
ian pace deep purple
john bonham led zeppelin
rob afuso skid row
dave lombardo slayer
mikkey dee motorhead
aj pero twisted sister

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%
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09-28-2009, 09:52 PM	#941 (permalink)
scottsy Untalented Drummer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sussex, Wisconsin Posts: 2,900	Or did I totally wscrew up and get the wrong guy in my post.... my brain is sooooooooo tired lately! Busy days, busy days... __________________ "If you're like me, then it's possible you're a clone generated from my stolen DNA. I suggest you turn yourself in for destruction immediately" - Shaun Micallef.

10-01-2009, 10:03 PM	#946 (permalink)
scottsy Untalented Drummer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sussex, Wisconsin Posts: 2,900	I think that Dave Gilmour once decribed it well... basically he said that The Floyd really weren't the very best musicians in their feild but what they did do was gel what they did together well when playing.... Mason's drumming was succint, and entirely suited to the music, it was precise, not virtuoso, but it fit the songs just perfectly and tastefully, as did Gilmours own guitar work.... __________________ "If you're like me, then it's possible you're a clone generated from my stolen DNA. I suggest you turn yourself in for destruction immediately" - Shaun Micallef.

09-29-2009, 05:01 PM	#942 (permalink)
Phillyboy Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 97	I voted for Pert and I liked all the choices, also have to include Lars Ulrich, Chris Pennie, Brann Dailor, Tre Cool & Dale Crover.

10-04-2009, 10:38 AM	#948 (permalink)
clutnuckle Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: -_-_-_-_~__~-~_-`_`-~_-`-~-~ Posts: 1,276	Listening to Keith Moon on Live at Leeds is like an Octopus on a drum kit. Phenomenal. You can hear his energy. Although, if I'm gonna call 'Best', I'd have to say Buddy Rich. Thomas Haake is also incredibly skilled, but I don't think he expresses it to his fullest.

10-05-2009, 12:46 PM	#949 (permalink)
lymPhKn2ode Groupie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2	You forgot Mike Portnoy in the poll >.> I like neil though.

10-05-2009, 01:53 PM	#950 (permalink)
dancooke Groupie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: high wycombe Posts: 25	best drummers are steven adler guns n roses lars ulrich metallica dave grohl nirvana fyfe eweing therapy roger tayler queen ian pace deep purple john bonham led zeppelin rob afuso skid row dave lombardo slayer mikkey dee motorhead aj pero twisted sister