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Post by Admin on Jan 15, 2013 22:41:20 GMT -5
Who's your choice and why?
For me it''s between Gene Krupa for his overall contribution to Jazz and music in general and Ron Wilson of the Safari's for the beat on Wipeout
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Post by Admin on Jan 17, 2013 16:14:22 GMT -5
Here's what I mean about Krupa
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Post by bscott on Jan 19, 2013 13:03:23 GMT -5
Just want to throw one more name into the BJ Wilson from Procol Harum. Long passed but he was really very busy in Procol songs.
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Post by saguitar on Jan 19, 2013 17:10:55 GMT -5
There are so many vastly different styles in drumming that it's hard to pick a Number 1. I got to see Buddy Rich one time and he was impeccable (of course), and I got to see Ginger Baker (in Cream), and that was phenomenal, with all three guys soloing at the same time but somehow it held together. Neal Peart deserves a nomination too! And then there was Frosty, the guy who played with Lee Michaels, when I saw them they were easily the hottest duo at the time.
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Post by steve on Jan 20, 2013 15:06:45 GMT -5
The greats are those who transcended mere drumming and became household names in my opinion-people like Gene Krupa and Ringo, Bonzo, Moonie but I'd also give a should for people like Billy Cobham and Andy Newmark.
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Post by saguitar on Jan 21, 2013 20:34:37 GMT -5
Oh yes, all these mentioned are greats. And I must put in a nomination for Mick Fleetwood, I've seen him play several times, and he's one of those that can make the drums talk. He never seems to just sit on the groove and simply lay it down, he's always changing it but somehow it works without even bringing attention to it. Quite understated, and classy.
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Post by drumolator on Feb 8, 2013 17:34:16 GMT -5
Vinnie Colaiuta is the best drummer who ever walked on this planet. He can play any style (and has done so) from the most complex to the simplest. He can also sight read anything. I have played drums since 1967, so this opinion does not come lightly. Peace and goodwill.
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Post by Admin on Feb 9, 2013 20:55:40 GMT -5
Vinnie Colaiuta is the best drummer who ever walked on this planet. He can play any style (and has done so) from the most complex to the simplest. He can also sight read anything. I have played drums since 1967, so this opinion does not come lightly. Peace and goodwill. I wasn't familiar with Vinnie but after checking out his bio, he definitely qualifies among the best. Good call drumolator
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Post by Steven B on Dec 13, 2013 8:56:38 GMT -5
OK-----here I am (again) bringing back old threads. It takes a lot of reading for a new guy to catch up with all of the information available on a site such as this. Sometimes, I just can't read, keep my mouth shut, and not offer my opinions/input. My apologies!
I'll be the 1st to say that I don't know much about drumming. Remember....I'm a bluegrasser by trade but did go "country" for a spell. However, I've been a long-time fan of Mr. Simon Phillips for a number of years. In my opinion, he is one of the smoothest, has an impeccable sense of time and meter, and meshes so well with the bass guitar in a band. I really found out about him because of his stepping in as a replacement drummer for the band Toto....(which I've always admired). He may not be the world's best.....but he is without a doubt my favorite. Check out this live recording......see if you can hang with it until at least the 3:35 mark. I think Simon may impress you a little bit.
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Post by Admin on Dec 13, 2013 9:01:51 GMT -5
He does have a great groove Steven.
Man...I was amazed to see you posting on a drum thread! smiley-laughing024
After all, we don't 'low no drums in bluegrass! And none of them newfangled amplifier things.
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Post by Steven B on Dec 13, 2013 9:08:57 GMT -5
hayul naw......ain't nair drum tuh be fount in blewgass musik.....lease-ways REEL blewgrass. Jimmy Martun dun it a time er two.....'long wif dem Osburn Brothurs.........but dey won't playin good music back'en!
Nuff sed 'bout 'at
(Hey TJ......less have uh drank....pass dat'air jug uf cider o'er here)
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Post by Admin on Feb 5, 2014 19:29:46 GMT -5
D. J. Fontana wasn't no slouch!
If you have to google him, you don't know your Rock and Roll history.
By the way, a drummer back in the woods was a salesman who would come around trying to peddle them ol' pots and pans or shoes... [laughing]
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Post by AlanB on Apr 28, 2014 6:52:20 GMT -5
My knowledge of drummers is limited to blues and can be counted on the fingers of one hand - Fred Williams (prolific prewar session drummer), Odie Payne, Fred Below, S P Leary and Panama Francis.
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