Anderton Posted March 30, 2001 Share Posted March 30, 2001 Hey everybody, Our very own award-winning forum fanatic Lee Flier just did a tremendous interview with mega-drummer Stan Lynch (Tom Petty, Don Henley, Euryhthmics, etc. etc. It's posted on the home page, as well as in the Drum channel. Lynch has some really interesting insights, so after you've read the article, you might want to come back here and discuss. Anyone who doesn't read it will be voted off the island . Craig Anderton Educational site: http://www.craiganderton.org Music: http://www.youtube.com/thecraiganderton Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/craig_anderton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djarrett Posted March 30, 2001 Share Posted March 30, 2001 Craig: I have to chime in and say how right you are! This is a tremendous article. Although I have always been aware of Stan Lynch, I never knew he was *so* incredibly diversified in his playing talent. I also never knew that he wore so many hats ... and wore them well! This article is a must read and will be an inspiration for all drummers everywhere! DJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Flier Posted March 30, 2001 Share Posted March 30, 2001 Gee thanks fellas! http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/smile.gif It was really a pleasure to do the article, because I agree with you guys that Stan has always been, in my opinion, a very under-utilized resource in this business. He's got SO much good energy (as is always obvious in his drumming http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/biggrin.gif) and is so eager to help people out, and has so much knowledge. Yet as you say, not a lot of people have his name on the tip of their tongue or are aware of all the things he can bring to the table. Drummers - they're always underappreciated, eh Dendy? http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/biggrin.gif Anyway thanks for the props and I'll be sure to pass them along to Stan. As he said, musicians just want attention and they want to be heard! Thanks to you guys for giving him the space, you ROCK! --Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djarrett Posted April 1, 2001 Share Posted April 1, 2001 O.K. Fellow Forum Folks! Time for Tribal Counsel. Bring your torches and post some feedback on this article. Let us know what *you* think! You can get there through this link: www.musicplayer.com/CDA/Player/Main/1,2228,Features--5141713,00.html Thanks, DJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jem33 Posted April 2, 2001 Share Posted April 2, 2001 I really like Stan Lynch's drumming and I'm sorry he was fired from the Petty band -- his absence can be sadly heard in that band today. As to the interview, I wish he'd talked more about what led to his ouster (I think he objected to the presence of that crapmeiser Jeff Lynne who was brought in to emasculate the band), and more about drumming, his own technique and other drummers he admires & why. The interview reads more like a motivational seminar - too much psychobabble for my tastes. Lee -- I tried to access your webpages on music and writings but they wouldn't come up. I'd like to hear your music because I share your admiration for guitar based rock and loud drums - and your dislike of drum machines!!! By any chance are you famiiar with the late great B.J. Wilson of Procol Harum? He's the most musical and creative drummer I've ever heard, and also the most unsung. Read about him here: http://www.procolharum.com/procolbj.htm Best Joan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Flier Posted April 2, 2001 Share Posted April 2, 2001 Hi Joan, Actually Stan wasn't fired, he quit. And yes, the whole Jeff Lynne fiasco and its aftermath had a lot to do with it. You nailed it on the head about him being brought in to emasculate the band - although he can't be faulted entirely, because it was Petty's decision to hire him. Really I was shocked that Stan hung in there as long as he did - he really tried to stick it out and see whether things would turn back in a direction he could live with. Petty got a bit obsessed with slick overproduced pop and this just didn't go along with what Stan wanted to do. Certainly the use of drum machines didn't help anything either. http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/biggrin.gif I too think Stan would be happy to talk about his drumming and that might make a good separate "drum lesson" article here. For this particular interview I wanted to focus on a more general musician audience, not only drummers, because I think Stan has a lot of good insights into "the biz" in general and I wanted to give him an opportunity to share that. As for my web site, I have no idea why you can't get into the links. I just tried them and they work for me, so maybe you can try it again. If you are a musician, I'd like to hear more about that too! And yes, BJ Wilson was wonderful! I'm a pretty big Procol Harum fan in general and I agree Wilson was very underrated. Nice to hear from somebody else who feels that way! --Lee This message has been edited by Lee Flier on 04-02-2001 at 11:33 AM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uh Clem Posted April 3, 2001 Share Posted April 3, 2001 Well, I just read this and was about to start a thread on it myself, but figured it might be here already...I'm so slow. Actually I have a shortcut to the Forums and rarely check the home page. Anyway, Lee, thanks for such and inspiring interview. Steve Powell - Bull Moon Digital www.bullmoondigital.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djarrett Posted April 3, 2001 Share Posted April 3, 2001 Originally posted by stevepow: Actually I have a shortcut to the Forums and rarely check the home page..[/b] You and all forum participants should check out the home page and frequent the entire site. Our goal is to post timless, user friendly, and valuable content, while doing so in an entertaining media rich experience. This content can then be discussed and further enhanced with forum discussions. DJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajcamletearthlink.net Posted April 3, 2001 Share Posted April 3, 2001 Fantastic interview Lee.....I really feel Stan is underated in the drumming community.... ajc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Flier Posted April 3, 2001 Share Posted April 3, 2001 Originally posted by djarrett: You and all forum participants should check out the home page and frequent the entire site. Our goal is to post timless, user friendly, and valuable content, while doing so in an entertaining media rich experience. This content can then be discussed and further enhanced with forum discussions. DJ DJ, I've often wondered why some of the editors and regular content writers don't bring up specific articles (either from musicplayer or EQ or whatever) for discussion on the forums more often. It would seem to be a perfect fit, but for some reason it seems like the people who read the front page and those who participate in the forums are like 2 different animals. Craig mentions one of his articles on his forum every once in awhile, but rarely. Maybe everybody is too modest? http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/biggrin.gif --Lee Hey, Lee: I have a vision to develop the *most* dynamic community for drummers in the world! Sound lofty? I know it is, but I believe it is very possible. I think drummers are the most "fraternal" (as a male ... may I use that word with the most politically correct intentions at heart) group of musicians! Egos rarely get in drummers way, when they interact amongst one another. (NOTE: I did *not* say that drummers egos do not get in their way -- in general ) My hope is to utilize the content as a learning, technically helpful, and entertaining experience. With that said ... everyone ... please read the content and post remarks! Thanks, Dendy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Flier Posted April 10, 2001 Share Posted April 10, 2001 Oops, sorry Dendy, I missed your reply before. I agree that drummers seem to be the least competitive of all musicians and most able to get along with each other and help each other out. I think your "ideal" is a great thing and for sure I'll do whatever I can to get drummers to hang here. I've nudged a couple of 'em already so we'll see what happens. I may be just a lowly guitar player but I still think drummers rule! --Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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