capmaster Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 Well, I just came to think about this topic, and I beg your pardon if this has been asked before... I am aware where I am here, but I believe most of you will have played or still play together with drummers and/or percussion players. Furthermore, I guess all of us are listening to music containing REAL drums and percussions from time to time. Since I play drums as well, my influences have a special impact on me. Far from being as virtuoso as any of these, here are my biggest influences in no special order: Ian Paice, Cozy Powell, Jeff Porcaro, and Stewart Copeland. I think Carlos Vega and Simon Phillips would be my next adds. Now it's up to you to add some more names. I'm curious about your opinions.
Rabs Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 I like the crazy drummers... Moon, Bonham, Mitchell and also I like Nick Mason... they are who come to mind for me anyway. Ohh and talk of crazy drummers :) (this vid has had over 3 and a half million views)
Karloff Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 as a guitarist, i might be the one to answer this but I'll give my opinion. among drummers I know, Neil Peart's name always seems to come up. But I think Ringo would have to be part of the discussion. We're not talking Tachnical expertise, we're talking influence. Who inspired others to pick up the sticks .... imho.
quapman Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 maybe not the most influential ,,, perhaps most underrated.
jdgm Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 Elvin Jones Tony Williams Roy Haynes Max Roach Al Foster Jack DeJohnette Big Sid Catlett Art Blakey Ringo Starr Jimmy Cobb Philly Joe Jones Mitch Mitchell Mike Clark Ginger Baker Martin Drew Tony Crombie Jim Keltner John Vidacovich Dennis Chambers Billy Cobham Eric Gravatt Peter Erskine Omar Hakkim Al Mouzon Buddy Rich Kenny Clarke Steve Gadd Richie Hayward Dave Weckl Roger Hawkins Steve Jordan Bill Stewart Nic France John Marshall Joe Chambers Jeff Watts Brian Blade Michael Shrieve..... And that is nowhere near all of the drummers, just a few. I love a good drummer. Phil Collins is an incredible drummer. Don't get me started on the percussionists. Airto Moreira, Dom Um Romao, Armando Peraza, Jose Chepito Areas, the Escovedos, Alyrio Lima......how much time you got? Regards!
darling67 Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 People will laugh at me for saying so—and laugh if you must— but Ringo Starr was more influential on rock drumming than many give him credit for. It didn't hurt that he played with the most influential rock band that ever existed. Sure, he was not the greatest drummer that ever lived. But "technical" is not necessarily synonymous with "influential". Others that come to mind are of course… Stewart Copeland, John Bonham, Bill Bruford, Keith Moon…. Not being a drummer, but only a guitarist that can play the drums, I am not fully "qualified" to weigh-in on who were/are the most innovative—which is equally as important as influential for any instrument.
'Scales Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 I could happily watch Meg White drum all day. Then again, I could happily watch Meg White hanging out the washing all day...
Karloff Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 I wonder if Jess Greenberg can play drums ? just wondering ...
EVOL! Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 I could happily watch Meg White drum all day. Then again, I could happily watch Meg White hanging out the washing all day... Having had seen her in person (was about ten feet away), I can attest that she is stunning. Had a magnetic beauty that caught me off guard like a slap in the face. In regards to her drumming, Meg's playing on the Black Pool Lights concert movie and on Icky Thump is great. Some songs have fluid tempos live (think Hardest Button to Button), and she is right there with Jack. It's a magical chemistry that I think some musicians don't appreciate enough.
BigKahune Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 . Gene Krupa, most especially on Sing, Sing, Sing for Benny Goodman. And another nod to Buddy Rich. .
'Scales Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 Well said EVOL. Agreed. I really like girl drummers generally. Here's a band we played on the same bill with a short while back with their tribute to 'Bam-Bam' their drummer. A great swampy blues song too, and man, when you see them live she really pounds the drums with some great grooves.
surfpup Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 I wonder if Jess Greenberg can play drums ? just wondering ... I'd certainly watch her try.
brc Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 Suprised I have not seen this name posted, but Sandy Nelson was an amazing drummer. More in the 50s and 60s though. He had a hit "Let there be drums" that although not technical in the sense, it is still played a lot today.
surfpup Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 ... But I think Ringo would have to be part of the discussion. We're not talking Tachnical expertise, we're talking influence. ... But he's not even the best drummer in the Beatles!
L8_4thesh0w Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 Bruford, Alan White, Carl Palmer for their prowess. Pierre Van Der Linden for his awesome portrayal of fireworks at the end of the Moving Waves (Focus II)album. Mick Fleetwood for crazy! Σß
pippy Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 Which brings us back to Ginger Baker... Mick Fleetwood for crazy!... Mick Fleetwood for, ermm...ehh. .................oh, bugger. I was trying to compress what he did (and is still doing) into a few words but I failed comprehensibly. We're into John Mayall territory. I'm sure no-one here needs the history lesson. Ginger Baker was (is) an absolute Animal on drums. In his genre, perhaps, peerless. I certainly haven't heard better. Ginger Baker? With Jack Bruce? For Clapton? At that time? Of course. Only an idiot would gainsay as much. But for MY rhythm section give me Mick Fleetwood with John McVie anyday of the week. Oh; and Christine and Stevie can handle the vocals. P. FWIW jdgm missed out Neil Peart.
Karloff Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 But he's not even the best drummer in the Beatles! Poor Ringo. Lol. John didn't need to be that honest
feldkeen4 Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 Aynsley Dunbar, Moon, and of course Charlie Watts. Way to many to list
cody78 Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 Drums are my second instrument and I used to play quite a lot during my music degree, though don't have as much access to play at such a volume in my home now sadly...some of my favourites are; Jon Theodore (Mars Volta) John Convertino (Calexico) Dennis Chambers Elvin Jones Bill Bruford (his work with King Crimson) Tony Williams Levon Helm
L8_4thesh0w Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 Ginger Baker, yes. He and Bonham have been criticized but I liked their style... definitely no rushing the beat. I love to watch Charlie Watts with his casual approach (and his bottom lip seemingly saying, "Go on mates, I've got this.") I'll never forget seeing this guy do this live... (includes Firebird, Les Paul and SG content) Apologies. I need some lessons in perma-link & embedding. Σß
Karloff Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 But he's not even the best drummer in the Beatles! But drums loom large in his legend
AndyK Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 Brian Downey, Stewart Copeland, Keith Moon, Steve White.
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