bassdrummer Posted January 20, 2003 Share Posted January 20, 2003 All right you bunch of low down bassists . . . Who are your favorite drummers . . . and why? We drummers need to know what you all, our better half, have to say . . . Just to get your low frequency brains going, here are a few drummers to think about (or to ignore, up to you!) John Bonham Keith Moon Mitch Mitchell Buddy Rich Bill Stewart Carter Beauford Neil Peart Jeff Porcaro Steve Smith Stewart Copeland Dave Grohl Taylor Hawkins Terry Bozzio Vinnie Colauita Kenny Aronoff Mike Portnoy Dave Weckl Travis Barker Adrian Young Phil Collins Hal Blaine and that's just scratching the surface! "All the world's indeed a stage, and we are merely players..." --Rush, "Limelight" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassplayer7770 Posted January 20, 2003 Share Posted January 20, 2003 One of my faves is Matt Cameron (now with Pearl Jam). His timing and groove is rock solid. There are tons of good ones, though! Rig: Ernie Ball Musicman Sterling Fender Deluxe V (Bartolini pickups and BTB-01 preamp) Schecter Diamond Series Model T Eden WT-400 Avatar B410 NEO Boss ME-50B The Mac - My cover band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted January 20, 2003 Share Posted January 20, 2003 John Bonham Bill Bruford Max Roach Art Blakey ...among others. Try this link to a prior thread on this board for even more bass player drummer worship: Dream/Nightmare Drummers Peace. spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Dalton Posted January 20, 2003 Share Posted January 20, 2003 Larry Mullen Jr was an early favourite of mine. He's not technically astounding but he's very tasteful, and you're not a drummer if you can't play "Sunday Bloody Sunday". I'm always impressed by Chad Smith, especially live. He can drop funky fills without ever losing the groove. I once saw him move from his drumkit to play his sticks on Dave Navarro's amp, then on Flea's amp, then sit back down and hit his drums again - very cool to watch! I'm a huge fan of Benny Benjamin too, as most bassists are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Zeger Posted January 20, 2003 Share Posted January 20, 2003 Steve Gadd Peter Erskine Vinnie Colaiuta Roy Haynes Clayton Cameron (the most astounding brush player you will ever see) Jack DeJohnette Paul Wertico (his replacement with the Pat Metheny Group is impressive: Antonio Sanchez) Manu Katche Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted January 20, 2003 Share Posted January 20, 2003 Chad Smith, John Bonham, Ziggy Modeliste, Carlton Barrett, Vinnie Paul, Billy Cobham, Brad Wilk, et al. Basically drummers that bounce and swing regardless of the style that they're playing, and also know how to accent the music, play dynamically and are creative with fills and basic beats. Alex Barefaced Ltd - ultra lightweight, high ouput, toneful bass cabs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassdrummer Posted January 20, 2003 Author Share Posted January 20, 2003 Originally posted by Alan Dalton: Larry Mullen Jr was an early favourite of mine. He's not technically astounding but he's very tasteful, and you're not a drummer if you can't play "Sunday Bloody Sunday". Amen to that! I'll take "tasteful" over "technically outstanding" any day! Go Larry! "I can't believe the news today Oh I can't close my eyes, can't make it go away Sunday bloody Sunday . . ." Great song, great drummer. And yes! Chad Smith with his funky flavor is right on. Benny Benjamin, Pistol Allen, Motown Drum Gods . . . all hail . . . Thanks for the responses bass players! Keep it coming. And don't forget to tell us drummers WHY you like who you like on drums! "All the world's indeed a stage, and we are merely players..." --Rush, "Limelight" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Bassist Posted January 20, 2003 Share Posted January 20, 2003 Not mentioned yet: Brian MacLeod Nick DiVirgillio Prarie Prince Pat Mastelotto Clem Burke Ringo Mick Fleetwood http://homepage.mac.com/cvreeland/BassSig.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbrock1san.rr.com Posted January 20, 2003 Share Posted January 20, 2003 Joel Taylor ( jazz drummer- played with Brian Bromberg, Frank Gambale, Rob Mullins) Phil Ehart (he is amazing on the new KANSAS DVD "Device, Voice, Drum" ) Steve Smith (his jazz drumming, not his rock) Chester Thompson Phil Collins Keith Moon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham56 Posted January 20, 2003 Share Posted January 20, 2003 Charlie Watts for me. It's his restraint that (IMHO) creates the sleazy tension that defines the Stones at their best. Graham www.talkingstrawberries.com - for rocking' blues, raw and fresh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jode Posted January 20, 2003 Share Posted January 20, 2003 I'll tell you an overlooked drummer I'd love to play with: Alan White of Yes. Whether you want to play a huge ballad, grind out a muscular rock groove, or take off into an hour of prog-rock calisthenics, he's the guy. Lots of people don't know that he played drums for John Lennon's Plastic Ono Band before he joined Yes. Listen to that album, followed by "Relayer" or "Tales From Topographic Oceans" and tell me he's not one versatile guy. "I had to have something, and it wasn't there. I couldn't go down the street and buy it, so I built it." Les Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick_dont_fret Posted January 20, 2003 Share Posted January 20, 2003 Cody what's-his-face from North Mississippi All-Stars is an amazing drummer, as is Todd Nance of Widespread...hey, might as well throw in Sunny Ortiz of the same band...he plays percussion. Dave Grohl is good, as long as he's behind a drumset, not a mic. As mentioned, Brad Wilk...definitely amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanYmaL X Posted January 20, 2003 Share Posted January 20, 2003 Keith Moon- For sheer insanity, noone comes close. Neil Peart- Gotta love that huge kit. Stewart Copeland- His solo work demonstrates how talented he is as a whole musician, not just a drummer... not to mention he's just odd. Phil Collins- Ditto, except change odd to bald. Charlie Watts- For never cracking a smile in spite of Mick and Keith... got to give him credit for that! DX Aerodyne Jazz Deluxe Pod X3 Live Roland Bolt-60 (modified) Genz Benz GBE250-C 2x10 Acoustic 2x12 cab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDL Posted January 20, 2003 Share Posted January 20, 2003 Yeah, dude, Dave Grohl-cuz hes crazy and i like his style. My brother-he's pretty good. Chad Smith-He looks like Will Ferrel. JDL, peace JDL on Purevolume Bird\'s Eye View on Purevolume Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cup Posted January 20, 2003 Share Posted January 20, 2003 I can't remember his/her? name, but whoever drums for the now defunct Smashing Pumpkins is one of the best rock drummers I know. Larry Mullen is another great choice, I don't find his drumming technically limited in the slightest, the drummer in our band adores him and is forever trying a Mullen roll in every new song, luckily he either pulls it off, or joins back into the band and keeps a simple groove. I absolutely adore Mo Tuckers drumming for The V.U, so simple, so effective. CupMcMali...this monkey's gone to heaven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted January 20, 2003 Share Posted January 20, 2003 Not only does Neil have a huge kit - he uses every piece of it. I saw them in concert last November and he was incredible. I am always impressed with his mixed and multi-meter grooves. I have listened to RUSH for as long as I can remember. I also have to put in a plug again (I know I'm a bit of a stuck record here lately) for Yellowjackets drummer Marcus Baylor. Listen to Mint Jam, their new CD and you will hear som egreta drumming. You will also hear great playing between him and bassist Jimmy Haslip, as well as the entire group. For big band type stuff, I'll take any drummer that played with the Count Basie band. If they weren't any good, they wouldn't have been in that band. Joe Jones and Sonny Payne come to mind in particular. Could go on and on, but I'll stop there for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanYmaL X Posted January 20, 2003 Share Posted January 20, 2003 Originally posted by SteveC: ...For big band type stuff, I'll take any drummer that played with the Count Basie band. If they weren't any good, they wouldn't have been in that band. ... Hear hear DX Aerodyne Jazz Deluxe Pod X3 Live Roland Bolt-60 (modified) Genz Benz GBE250-C 2x10 Acoustic 2x12 cab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick_dont_fret Posted January 20, 2003 Share Posted January 20, 2003 Oh yeah, the dude from TOOL. Definitely a gifted drummer...he too has a m-f'in huge kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted January 20, 2003 Share Posted January 20, 2003 Any of James Brown's drummers! No need to explaining that one. Current faves: Brad Wilk (ex-RATM/Audioslave) Matt Cameron (ex-Soundgarden/Pearl Jam) Dave Abruzzese (ex-Pearl Jam) Ah, nice marmot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowbell Posted January 20, 2003 Share Posted January 20, 2003 Being the classic rocker I am, few of mine are: Ginger Baker John Bonham Keith Moon Mitch Mitchell Larry Mullen Jr. Chris Layton Names I can't think of right now....: The guy from Phish The guy from Tom Petty and TH The one from Boston The one from Blue Oyster Cult Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.P. Non-Prod. Posted January 20, 2003 Share Posted January 20, 2003 Yes, Danny Carey is the man. The rest of my band and I get a chuckle out of watching our drummer tackle some of Danny's intricate lines. I love that he busts out some electric drum sounds and the tablas in pushit from salival are awesome. I'm not sure if it is him playing but I know he received lessons from tabla player Aloke Dutta. Very strong player indeed. You can check out his kit at dannycarey.org "Don't Ask Me I'm Just The Bassplayer" UBP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prague Posted January 20, 2003 Share Posted January 20, 2003 I like most the drummers that: -utilize the wrist AND the arm -utilize their x and y chromosomes (the guys, that is) -know when NOT to play -belive that loud does not equal fast -believe that soft does not equal slow -belive drums are an instrument Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanYmaL X Posted January 20, 2003 Share Posted January 20, 2003 Originally posted by paostby: I like most the drummers that: -utilize the wrist AND the arm -utilize their x and y chromosomes (the guys, that is) -know when NOT to play -belive that loud does not equal fast -believe that soft does not equal slow -belive drums are an instrumentHey, you just described a bass player! DX Aerodyne Jazz Deluxe Pod X3 Live Roland Bolt-60 (modified) Genz Benz GBE250-C 2x10 Acoustic 2x12 cab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick_dont_fret Posted January 21, 2003 Share Posted January 21, 2003 Cowbell Allen: The guy from Phish is named Jon Fishman. Nothing to do with the naming of the band, mind you (seriously). I really don't think he's a great drummer, though. His participation in jams leaves much to be desired, in my opinion. Mostly he just keeps time, which he does do very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Smith Posted January 21, 2003 Share Posted January 21, 2003 Danny Carey Tim "Herb" Alexander I would love to jam with either of them, I could probably keep up... for awhile anyhow. Discipline is never an end in itself, only a means to an end. --King Crimson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowbell Posted January 21, 2003 Share Posted January 21, 2003 Cowbell Allen: The guy from Phish is named Jon Fishman. Nothing to do with the naming of the band, mind you (seriously). I really don't think he's a great drummer, though. His participation in jams leaves much to be desired, in my opinion. Mostly he just keeps time, which he does do very well. That's the drummers job. He doesn't get in the way of the other solos and he keeps time. Sounds like the perfect drummer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfmonkey Posted January 21, 2003 Share Posted January 21, 2003 There are som many great drummers out there. One that is at the top of my list is Gregory Hutchinson. That guy has the greatest feel (he's got chops too) of any drummer I have ever seen. I have no homepage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick_dont_fret Posted January 21, 2003 Share Posted January 21, 2003 Originally posted by CowbellAllen: Cowbell Allen: The guy from Phish is named Jon Fishman. Nothing to do with the naming of the band, mind you (seriously). I really don't think he's a great drummer, though. His participation in jams leaves much to be desired, in my opinion. Mostly he just keeps time, which he does do very well. That's the drummers job. He doesn't get in the way of the other solos and he keeps time. Sounds like the perfect drummer.But I like a drummer that'll add fills and solos too, not just keep time. Of course, when the mood is right, I really can't hear most of what's goin on in the music anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wally Malone Posted January 21, 2003 Share Posted January 21, 2003 I surprised the thread has gotten this lone without a mention of Dennis Chambers. Saw him last year with Mike Stern, oh yea and Victor Wooten on bass. Dennis stole the show. It was also interesting seeing Victor in a situation where he was reading charts, I believe he subbed that gig and he did a great job. There is an old thread on this and my answer at that time was Peter Erskine. Wally I have basses to play, places to be and good music to make! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFLA Posted January 21, 2003 Share Posted January 21, 2003 Originally posted by Wally Malone: There is an old thread on this and my answer at that time was Peter Erskine. WallyPeter Erskine...whew, how did that slip by? Besides his list of personal contributions and collaborations, here was a drummer who understood the total sound/contributions of the whole band. His liner notes to Jaco's Birthday Concert, show his knowledge of what it takes to make an extraordinary gig posible...He left no-one out, and pointed out some great performances..."sum of the parts!" Jim Confirmed RoscoeHead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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