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Favorite Drummers

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12 months ago

Well, we've got a thread for favorite singers, now post your favorite drummers.
Here are mine, in no order (because it changes constantly):
- Thomas Pridgen (The Mars Volta) - This dude absolutely shreds. Look his stuff up if you get the chance.
- Neil Peart (Rush) - Sorta self-explanatory...truly is THE drummer.
- John Bonham (Led Zeppelin) - No one else like him. Completely revolutionized drumming.
- Stewart Copeland (The Police) - Personal favorite here. His little reggae nuances he injects into his playing are fantastic.
- Matt Halpern (Periphery) - This dude plays metal with more groove than I've ever seen. Check him out if you can.
I'll post a few videos of these guys shredding if you guys like. Interested to see what everyone else thinks, musicians on the board or not. Feel free to make a note if you play drums, have experience playing music, or if you just like music in general.
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Ginger Baker of Cream. You know, Eric Clapton 'n those dudes.
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Ginger Baker of Cream. You know, Eric Clapton 'n those dudes.

He's great. I was in a band a while ago where we played some Clapton tunes. Good times.
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EnterTheOcho said...
He's great. I was in a band a while ago where we played some Clapton tunes. Good times.

That's cool. What instrument(s). How long ago.
Back in the early 60's to early 70's, played in a few bands mesel. Played this model for a good while. Also played on a Fender for a bit. Up-vote fer ya fer bein' a "Rocker".

This post was edited by Nashnole on 5/10/2012 at 2:03 PM
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That's cool. What instrument(s). How long ago.
Back in the early 60's to early 70's, played in a few bands mesel. Played this model for a good while. Also played on a Fender for a bit. Up-vote fer ya fer bein' a "Rocker".

It was four or five years ago, my junior/senior year of high school. I'm 21 now...time flies, didn't really seem like all that long ago. I play drums.
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Danny Carey (tool) is just flat out amazing
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Danny Carey (tool) is just flat out amazing

Was wondering how long it would take for his name to come up here...
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Was wondering how long it would take for his name to come up here...

You say that like its a bad thing...
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You say that like its a bad thing...

I just think he's overrated. I really like Tool, and APC for that matter, but I truly think Danny Carey is overrated. Don't get me wrong, I just find his playing very elementary at times (even though it's technically not). Just very...flat, for lack of a better word. Remember, I'm not saying he's bad - I love his stuff on Ticks and Leeches, Vicarious, and a few other tunes where he tears it up. Just feel like he undercuts his own ability on a lot of tracks. Just my opinion though.
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I just think he's overrated. I really like Tool, and APC for that matter, but I truly think Danny Carey is overrated. Don't get me wrong, I just find his playing very elementary at times (even though it's technically not). Just very...flat, for lack of a better word. Remember, I'm not saying he's bad - I love his stuff on Ticks and Leeches, Vicarious, and a few other tunes where he tears it up. Just feel like he undercuts his own ability on a lot of tracks. Just my opinion though.

Have you seen tool live? He steals the show every time. But that's just my opinion.
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Have you seen tool live? He steals the show every time. But that's just my opinion.

Nope, I haven't seen them live. Sort of a bucket list thing.
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12 months ago

Some of my favorites:
John Bohnam (Zeppelin)
Carter Beauford (DMB)
Phil Collins (Genesis)
Nick Mason (Pink Floyd)
Dave Grohl (Nirvana)
Tommy Lee (The Crue)
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How could I leave out:
Chad Smith (RHCP)
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Stewart Copeland (The Police) - Personal favorite here. His little reggae nuances he injects into his playing are fantastic.

Agree completely.
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Terry Bozzio (Missing Persons)
Stewart Copeland (The Police)
Tommy Lee (Mötley Crüe)
"Don't mistake lack of talent for genius." Type O Negative
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12 months ago

I would like to add Dave Grohl and Abe Cunningham to this list.
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Dave Grohl (Nirvana)
Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters)
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EnterTheOcho said...
I just think he's overrated. I really like Tool, and APC for that matter, but I truly think Danny Carey is overrated. Don't get me wrong, I just find his playing very elementary at times (even though it's technically not). Just very...flat, for lack of a better word. Remember, I'm not saying he's bad - I love his stuff on Ticks and Leeches, Vicarious, and a few other tunes where he tears it up. Just feel like he undercuts his own ability on a lot of tracks. Just my opinion though.
Deserve got nothing to do with it...
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To me it isn't only about being loud and fast, I see that alot in peoples favorites. Not ITT, just making a general statement.
Maybe not the "best" but some of my favorites:
John Bonham - wild man on the drums, arguably the greatest. Moby Dick solos are legendary.
Keith Moon - another wild, crazy drummer
Danny Carey - Lateralus is so good
Ginger Baker - pretty diverse style
Tony Williams - amazing how good he is and at the same time can go a little unnoticed
Billy Cobham- same
Bernard "Pretty" Purdie - a personal favorite. Sick grooves. I could watch him drum by himself for hours
?uest Love - next generation Bernie Purdie
Deserve got nothing to do with it...
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On Bernard...watch any youtube video of him and be completely entertained with his ability and his personality.
example1 (also check out his drum clinic, the video of him dressed in his Bill Cosby sweater)

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Bernard "Pretty" Purdie: Ghostnotes

Bernard "Pretty" Purdie "splains" to you ghostnotes and 16th Notes. Bernard Purdie is the most recorded drummer in the world.
http://www.youtube.com/v/WGXGpa458Ig
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MyNameIsMyName said...
To me it isn't only about being loud and fast, I see that alot in peoples favorites. Not ITT, just making a general statement. Maybe not the "best" but some of my favorites:
John Bonham - wild man on the drums, arguably the greatest. Moby Dick solos are legendary. Keith Moon - another wild, crazy drummer Danny Carey - Lateralus is so good Ginger Baker - pretty diverse style
Tony Williams - amazing how good he is and at the same time can go a little unnoticed Billy Cobham- same Bernard "Pretty" Purdie - a personal favorite. Sick grooves. I could watch him drum by himself for hours ?uest Love - next generation Bernie Purdie

Forgot about ?uestlove. Love that dude.
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1) Lars
2) Dave Grohl
3) Josh Freese
4) Joey Jordison
5) Ocho (this.)
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You can make a robot into a really good drummer they just don't look as cool doing it.
WARNING: Text above may cause dizziness, nausea, cognitive decline, and/or a burning sensation. Read at your own risk.
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