Best Drummer

clutnuckle · 10-31-2009, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by scottsy

So you are saying that versitility makes a better drummer than skill? That is actually quite an agreeable notion, since there are some technically awesome metal drummers out there but they only really play, um... metal...

That's kind of what I'm getting at. I feel it's more about how they apply their skill to make themselves unique, rather than being able to stand up to Thomas Haake in an endurance competition.

screemin187 · 10-31-2009, 03:28 PM

All legends but for me personally Dave Lombardo would possibly be the number 1

RonaldSays · 11-02-2009, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by clutnuckle

Tool's drummer has skill, but he doesn't apply it very well. Aside from certain cases... Like Ticks and Leeches, which I agree is great. I'm not really partial to drummers who are just skilled, if they can't do anything with their skill.

Please explain? I don't see how Danny Carey doesn't apply his skill. I think he's actually really good at applying his skill. Listen to several tool tracks and you have to admit he's a creative drummer that tries to come up with new sounds all the time.

You're right that there are many drummers that are very skilled but aren't able to explore their abilities. I heartly disagree Carey is one of them. I don't think you can put him on the same level as Peart, Bonham, Moon though. I think I mentioned it before in this thread that I really can't pick a #1. There are too many brilliant drummers that I have to choose from. But of course that's the fun of a thread and discussion like this.

ole betsy · 11-02-2009, 12:06 PM

Why did no one mention Mick Fleetwood???????
He is the glue of fleetwood mac and an incredible drummer!

clutnuckle · 11-02-2009, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by RonaldSays

Please explain? I don't see how Danny Carey doesn't apply his skill. I think he's actually really good at applying his skill. Listen to several tool tracks and you have to admit he's a creative drummer that tries to come up with new sounds all the time.

You're right that there are many drummers that are very skilled but aren't able to explore their abilities. I heartly disagree Carey is one of them. I don't think you can put him on the same level as Peart, Bonham, Moon though. I think I mentioned it before in this thread that I really can't pick a #1. There are too many brilliant drummers that I have to choose from. But of course that's the fun of a thread and discussion like this.

I seem to offend a lot of Tool fans when I truly why/how much I 'dislike' the band. So you know, I'll just say that I feel Tool are some of most pretentious 'pretend-to-be-smart-both-musically-and-lyrically' guys that I've ever heard. As a drummer, he really just conveniences odd time signatures and uses certain distinct fills, why doesn't really make him all that original, in my opinion. He's definitely got skill -- But he could be applying in a way that's more appropriate.

squiresuzuki · 11-06-2009, 08:14 PM

Baker < Bonham < Moon < Peart = Carey

NYGfan303 · 11-07-2009, 03:20 PM

Neil Peart gets my vote. Not only was he an amazing drummer, but he also wrote many of Rush's songs.

squiresuzuki · 11-07-2009, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by NYGfan303

Neil Peart gets my vote. Not only was he an amazing drummer, but he also wrote many of Rush's songs.

Wasn't he the main lyricist?

clutnuckle · 11-07-2009, 11:29 PM

I've always found Rush's lyrics to be negligible. A little bit too upfront, but not lacking the slight pretentiousness that comes with most prog-rockers (not by their own design). I only think of him as a drummer when I'm trying to be positive towards the guy.

Swink · 11-08-2009, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by clutnuckle

I've always found Rush's lyrics to be negligible. A little bit too upfront, but not lacking the slight pretentiousness that comes with most prog-rockers (not by their own design). I only think of him as a drummer when I'm trying to be positive towards the guy.

Thats true. Some of Rush lyrics are, well, lets say cringe-worthy. As much as I like the band, they go over the edge with the corny **** sometimes.

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

11-06-2009, 08:14 PM	#976 (permalink)
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clutnuckle Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: -_-_-_-_~__~-~_-`_`-~_-`-~-~ Posts: 1,276	I've always found Rush's lyrics to be negligible. A little bit too upfront, but not lacking the slight pretentiousness that comes with most prog-rockers (not by their own design). I only think of him as a drummer when I'm trying to be positive towards the guy.