Drummers, in the vein of recent music threads.

[The_bluester]

OK, in the vein of jjjnettie's covers thread and Suzy's Pink thread.

Post up your top drummer of all time with a link.

I have to go with two myself. Both brilliant in different ways IMO.

Bill Bruford with Yes, the first couple of minutes give you the general idea although it does go on for the rest of the track although generally in a more subtle vein.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsRdT9hwqGs&feature=related

And if I had only one I could pick, it would have to be Buddy Rich!

Feel free to flip forward to the 3:00 mark. And this was after his heart attack when they told him to take it easy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQwBdHsVGag&feature=related

[DavidU]

Drummers= musicians labourers LOL

[The_bluester]

How do you know when there is a drummer at the door? The knock just keeps getting faster.

[koputai]

Charlie Benante from Anthrax and S.O.D.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66z8l_IUj7s&NR=1&feature=fvwp

This is just a bit of a drumming wank-fest, but if you listen to early Anthrax, such as 'Fistfull of Metal' or 'Spreading the Disease', and especially if you listen to S.O.D.'s 'Speak English or Die' (which won't appeal to many), you can hear how versatile he is. Charlie's blast beats in S.O.D.'s 'Milk' are mind blowing.

But, credit where credit's due, Lars Ulrich's drumming on Metallica's 'Creeping Death' is awesome. That was his best day.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UO_84C3fpuI

A laptop's speakers don't do this song justice.

Then again, Paul Caravello was pretty good. He died on the very same day as Farouk Bulsara. That was the real 'Day the music died'.

Cheers,
Jason.

[Jen]

My biggest respect to all those awsome drummers out there goes to Rick Allen (Drummer for Def Leppard) yep love them too :thumbsup:

He has only one arm now thats talent :thumbsup: Lost one in a car accident in 1984:sadeyes:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_Allen_(drummer)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVxiHC9AJQw

[dugnsuz]

Dennis Chambers...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6c5_5WdAmY

Vinnie Colaiuta (with Jeff Beck)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VC02wGj5gPw

and the late great Jeff Porcaro...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwFdExvCxM4

but there's so many great drummers...from the old school dudes above through to those mental metal masters who are absolute machines!!!

Viva la beat!

[dugnsuz]

...not forgetting Bernard Purdie - he's a total gem (Steely Dan stalwart)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FX_84iWPLU

Bernard on the Aja album - "Home at last" - the man grooves
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSnL4_IhPHQ&feature=related

[ballaratdragons]

Q: What is a Drummer

A: Someone who hangs around with Musicians :rofl:

My mate Jac Kreemers is the Drummer with Madder Lake and he is writing a book of Drummer Jokes :lol:
He says that he has heard so many in his Drumming career of more than 40 years that he just had to put them in a book.

And to show that he is really a drummer, I asked Jac about 2 years back if he is still writing his Drummer Joke book.
His reply was "what Drummer Joke book" :shrug:
Then about 20 minutes later he says "ahhh, the Drummer Joke book I was writing. Yeah I remember. . ummm . . . where is it?"

:screwy:
How would I know where it is, it's his book :lol:

[Jen]

Oh and i love it when Phil Collins goes mad on the drums when doing In The Air Tonight :D awsome awsome song :)

da dadada da da I can feel it coming in the air tonight

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkADj0TPrJA

:rockband:

[dugnsuz]

Drummers...No Joke!
Jeez what next? Bassists!?

[ballaratdragons]

Q: Why do Bass Guitars usually have 4 strings

A: Coz Bass players can't count to . . ummm . . . five or six :P

:rofl:

[dugnsuz]

It's taken many years and countless sacrifices but Ken...we got there!

[ballaratdragons]

:lol: yes, I know Doug. But notice I said 'usually' ;)

[Ric]

Two of my Favourites

Carmine Appice

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4j4wfPep8Mw

John Bonham

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOb8otk7Y0U

[Craig.a.c]

Hey hey hey, that was below the belt.


I learnt how to count to 5 a few years ago so I bought one with 5 strings on it.

[jjjnettie]

Onya Ric

Bonham wasn't even 21 when he performed this.
They called him 4 sticks because without fail, he'd break one set.

[supernova1965]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dr._Teeth_and_The_Electric_Mayhem

My favourite Drummer would have to be ANIMAL:P

[adman]

how do you know when the drum stage is level?
The drummer dribbles evenly from both sides of his mouth...

Whats the difference between a drummer and a drum machine?
You only have to punch the information into a drum machine once.

[Deeno]

Neil Peart

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xdtra6_neil-peart-rush-drum-solo-1994_music

[The_bluester]

Who would have though there was that much in Rosanna? Interesting to see musicians break stuff down that way, had to go and listen to it again off the album (Still listening)

A very interesting one in the same vein is on one of the Queen DVD's and dealt with composing Bohemian Rhapsody, that was one insanely complex piece of music!

I am glad this went somewhere, being largely a newbie on this forum I half expected to get up this morning and find my second post was still the last.

[Barrykgerdes]

Am I really ancient.
I loved Woody Herman and "Golden Wedding" on 78 flip side "Five o'clock Whistle"

Barry

[AstralTraveller]

If your going to start a thread by praising Bruford you won't get too many arguments from me. Back in 'the day' the other drummer talked about in that genre was Carl Palmer, one of the most technically competent drummers ever and completely at home out of 4/4. Bruford aged better but sadly has announced his retirement from touring. A drummer who's aged particularly well is Ginger Baker. He was great but has gotten better with age.

One drummer I really like these days is Liam Genockey from Steeleye Span. Naturally in that band there isn't much call for fireworks but the first time I saw Liam a mate described him as 'poetry in motion'. These days I find I'm appreciating musicians not so much for how good they sound as for how good they make those around them sound and the rhythm section of that band set up the vocal/violin lead beautifully.

No praising of drummers would be complete without mentioning Chick Webb. Was he the most influential drummer ever? If not, it was Gene Kruper who learned a lot from Webb but reached more ears.

BTW bass players only need 4 strings! Especially if you have your Thunderchief.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XZtzCS_Gzg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gd4aDjVt68

[danielsun]

Being a Drummer myself I grew up totally inspired by John Bonham Led Zepp and Ian Pace, Deep purple and yes copping all the drummer jokes :rolleyes:I can really appreciate the work of some brilliant musicians......yes I said musicians like these guys and I'm sure H will enjoy this one too. ;)
It is a must see quick 40 sec snap of just how incredible Virgil Donati is!!!
http://youtu.be/6SUjrrhDjcs
And here is another, this man is a machine!!http://youtu.be/EgMT_eHwkJ8
And http://youtu.be/EAo9-dcn7YQ

And Dave weckl, another freak drummer playing with Vinnie Colaiuta and Steve Gadd!! http://youtu.be/VUF8aRodecM
and check out the mullet!:lol:

[gman]

My personal favourite drummer is Richard Bailey.

First heard of him of Jeff Becks album "Blow by Blow" and thought to myself, this guy is tight.

Heres a little taste of a solo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhbbnAh1NRk&feature=related

And heres one with Jeff Beck http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFi94V3jIUg&feature=related

[asimov]

Randy Castillo.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSdXd2rg19Q&playnext=1&list=PL00E8C579835070D9

[asimov]

Just came across this kid. He's pretty good!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ch2bD1RoVE&feature=related

[Ric]

A drummer walks into a shop and asks for a pie with sauce.

The shopkeeper replies "You must be a drummer mate"

The drummer replies "I am, how did you know that?"

The Shopkeeper replies "This is a fish & chip shop"

Told to me by my mate who is a drummer.

[blink138]

ginger baker
cream
pat
sorry dont know how to add a you tube

[supernova1965]

I can't believe with all these drummers mentioned RINGO hasn't meen mentioned until now

[AstralTraveller]

I can. :P

[AstralTraveller]

Would this do??

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXkLjgEztz0

[Octane]

Daniel, yep, Virgil's a machine.

Grant, Blow by Blow is one of my all time favourite driving albums. Freeway Jam. Diamond Dust. omg, that album is full of classics.

Dan, you might like this, too...

Kai Hahto (of Wintersun) is king: http://youtu.be/3CZYhO7vZlo

That's just him warming up.

Indulging in some jazz: http://youtu.be/K3naB-LGhmQ

Uplifting and epic melodic heaven: http://youtu.be/lc4WFzl-6Xs

The double-bass is like a machine gun going nuts.

And, one last one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHoY51VCluI

0:22 -- watch both of his thighs. Good grief!

1:08 -- watch his left hand. :eyepop: :eyepop: :eyepop: Blast beat insanity!

Kai can play anything.

H

[ZeroID]

I was gonna add Ginger Baker, but you got here first ...

[telemarker]

What about ex-drummers?

Keith Moon...... his style was a that of a conductor too.

[acropolite]

Just a late bump, this one's for Dave U

The late James (the Reverend) Sullivan of Avenged Sevenfold fame, I've not heard a better drummer. Sadly, Jimmy died (or committed suicide according to some theories) in late 2009.
Jimmy was not only a talented drummer but a pianist and wrote many of the songs that A7X perform.

Critical Acclaim

http://youtu.be/cU1Uav0T8S4

Little Piece if Heaven (some may find lyrics offensive)

http://youtu.be/nXQFlAnSGRc

[Clancy Lane]

I played bass in a Qld band called 'Country Boys' at the opening of the original Gateway bridge.

Premier Jo came on stage to make his speech, but first congratulated "these 4 wonderful musicians ....and their drummer!

As a drum stick whizzed past Jo's head, Chookie ( the drummer) called out: "Drummers are f****n muso's too you know".

Still makes me laugh!

[MattT]

What inside Joh had….you know the old joke…What do you call people who hang around musicians?…

Best drummers, too many, but here is my additions.
All Jazz drummers…Al Foster, Paul Motion, Mel Lewis, Peter Erskine….I could go on and on….:rockband:

[Regulus]

I have a list.
Keith Moon for energy and fun.
Ginger Baker for stamina in a person so thin he could be mistaken for a drum stick.
Bill Bruford and Alan White for their work with YES
Others. too.
But when I first heard Terry Bozzio with Frank Zappa's band I new I had found my man. He has incredibly talented feet.

Part 1 of the Guitar Centre Drum-off with Jimmy Johnson on bass and Alex Machacek on guitar.
He picks it up a bit about 5.20.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XR3KWRDK3_U

From the Zappa period. Perhaps not the best example but it's not hard to find others.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nS-VkBpLnTw

[CJ]

More jazz drummers. Jack DeJohnette, Dave Weckl & Bill Stewart.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dzLW2y1WCk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxeqqBLR4zE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyBMv1j_gVE

[CJ]

Ha! Love it. The man is cooooool!

[Regulus]

Thanks for the Jack DeJohnette reminder CJ. Used to love this guy. An elderly Czechoslovakian jazz pianist (Victor Zappner) here in Devonport (Tassie) used to play with him and Miroslav Vitous in Europe donkeys ago.

Pretty well anyone who drummed for Weather Report:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOmsokOjm88 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRJC5WeeNSI)

[MattT]

Weather Report and Miroslav Vitous :thumbsup::thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Have a number...ie just about everything that MV recorded, right up there with George Mraz another Czech bassist....Lots
of culture down in Tassie obviously Trevor.
Gone to dig out WR stuff....:cool:
Have to start a 'Who's your favoutite Bassist' thread.
Matt

[Regulus]

This is my new favourite drummer and I have no idea who it is.
But his use of a new medium is excellent :-)
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=970322089646354

[Regulus]

In rock that would have been either John Entwhistle (Who) or Chris Squire (Yes), but perhaps we better not start talking bass here :-)

Trev

[Starless]

The following is my list of favourite drummers.
A masters of the kit and always a joy to hear.

Bill Bruford
Carl Palmer
Virgil Donati
Billy Cobham
Pat Mastelotto
Phil Collins (Early Genesis era and BrandX work only)
Simon Phillips
Steward Copeland
Mark Kennedy
Rob Hirst
Tony Williams
Mike Portnoy

[AstralTraveller]

No Pierre Moerlin (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre_Moerlen)(have you forgotten Angel's Egg?) Alan White, Ginger Baker?

PS ... and I forgot Manu Katche. He's played with Jan Garbarek and Peter Gabriel. In Gabriel's band he and Tony Levin form a rhythm section to die for.

[Starless]

Had to draw the line somewhere. :)

You could add :-
John Henry Bonham
Chad Wackerman
Chester Thompson
Jeff Porcaro
Rick Marotta
Steve Gadd
Aynsley Dunbar
Carmine Appice
...
etc etc etc.