Keith Moon vs. Neil Peart

jackhammer · 02-18-2010, 06:42 PM

It basically boils down to the fact that Rush Fans like Peart and Who fans like Moon. It's chalk and cheese and both bands play very different music so a comparison is hardly fair.

Peart is technically accomplished and is a fantastic drummer. Moon is instinctive and his primal approach is more in keeping with an ethos that promotes power and attitude over diligence. Both are good and fit their music perfectly.

Thumpalumpacus · 02-18-2010, 11:49 PM

yep.

I voted Peart for his virtuousity, but Moon was like a controlled explosion. Peart is like a guided missile, Moon like Rambo with an m-60.

And they both slay.

Insane Guest · 03-11-2010, 02:15 PM

Keith Moon by far, both great drummers, but this guy revolutionized the drum fill. A legend for sure.

Necromancer · 08-05-2010, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Thumpalumpacus

yep.

I voted Peart for his virtuousity, but Moon was like a controlled explosion. Peart is like a guided missile, Moon like Rambo with an m-60.

And they both slay.

"I Like That"! ^

boo boo · 08-05-2010, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Thumpalumpacus

yep.

I voted Peart for his virtuousity, but Moon was like a controlled explosion. Peart is like a guided missile, Moon like Rambo with an m-60.

And they both slay.

Wow, that's a great way of putting it.

ChelseaScissorHands · 10-11-2010, 09:58 AM

this is an incredibly difficult choice. sadly, i never had the pleasure of seeing Moon live, although i have watched dvds. you guys have it right when you describe him as "free spirited" "coloring outside the lines" and "Rambo with an m-60" i've enjoyed every minute of watching him on those dvds.

i have seen Rush live, and could not believe that all that sound was coming from one man. Peart sat calmly the entire time, with the most serious look on his face of anyone i've ever seen, still able to make that incredible and intricate sound.

vegasman · 10-11-2010, 04:46 PM

I don't think it is even something to judge. Keith is gone, but was great, with his own style,etc,. And neil is still out there kicking ass.

GreenMeany · 10-12-2010, 10:17 AM

Big Who fan, so this is a no brainer...plus I'm more into musicians who play with feeling rather than technical ability.

Moon was the highlight of The Kids Are Alright. I was watching it yesterday and get blown away by his performances each time I see them.

Dr_Rez · 10-14-2010, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

It basically boils down to the fact that Rush Fans like Peart and Who fans like Moon. It's chalk and cheese and both bands play very different music so a comparison is hardly fair.

Peart is technically accomplished and is a fantastic drummer. Moon is instinctive and his primal approach is more in keeping with an ethos that promotes power and attitude over diligence. Both are good and fit their music perfectly.

This is right on the money. Its like comparing Neil Young to Steve Vai. Technically Vai can play circles around Young but who is better at the end of the day? Thats up to you.

R4TR Drummer7 · 10-20-2010, 09:35 PM

the obvious choice here is keith moon! who cares about neil peart's insanely gigantic drum set. sure he is good but hes not better than keith moon. no way.

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jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	It basically boils down to the fact that Rush Fans like Peart and Who fans like Moon. It's chalk and cheese and both bands play very different music so a comparison is hardly fair. Peart is technically accomplished and is a fantastic drummer. Moon is instinctive and his primal approach is more in keeping with an ethos that promotes power and attitude over diligence. Both are good and fit their music perfectly. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

02-18-2010, 11:49 PM	#232 (permalink)
Thumpalumpacus Groupie Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 12	yep. I voted Peart for his virtuousity, but Moon was like a controlled explosion. Peart is like a guided missile, Moon like Rambo with an m-60. And they both slay. __________________ Happiness is a conscious choice; consciousness, a happy accident.

10-11-2010, 04:46 PM	#237 (permalink)
vegasman Groupie Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2	better drummer? I don't think it is even something to judge. Keith is gone, but was great, with his own style,etc,. And neil is still out there kicking ass.

03-11-2010, 02:15 PM	#233 (permalink)
Insane Guest Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CA Posts: 1,322	Keith Moon by far, both great drummers, but this guy revolutionized the drum fill. A legend for sure.

10-11-2010, 09:58 AM	#236 (permalink)
ChelseaScissorHands Groupie Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 3	this is an incredibly difficult choice. sadly, i never had the pleasure of seeing Moon live, although i have watched dvds. you guys have it right when you describe him as "free spirited" "coloring outside the lines" and "Rambo with an m-60" i've enjoyed every minute of watching him on those dvds. i have seen Rush live, and could not believe that all that sound was coming from one man. Peart sat calmly the entire time, with the most serious look on his face of anyone i've ever seen, still able to make that incredible and intricate sound.

10-12-2010, 10:17 AM	#238 (permalink)
GreenMeany Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Canada, eh? Posts: 56	Big Who fan, so this is a no brainer...plus I'm more into musicians who play with feeling rather than technical ability. Moon was the highlight of The Kids Are Alright. I was watching it yesterday and get blown away by his performances each time I see them.

10-20-2010, 09:35 PM	#240 (permalink)
R4TR Drummer7 Groupie Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 29	the obvious choice here is keith moon! who cares about neil peart's insanely gigantic drum set. sure he is good but hes not better than keith moon. no way.