J J Posted December 7, 2003 Share Posted December 7, 2003 Well the other day i was over at my friend's house partying when (im a guitar player) another guitar player started arguing about how keeth moon is better than bonzo (drunken battle actually) So since we wern't sober we just started saying "Bonham!," or "Keeth Moon" as if we were proving our points. (it was more of a friendly arguement) Well either way it was fun. I just wana know who you guys prefer and tell me why Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offramp Posted December 7, 2003 Share Posted December 7, 2003 Although I'm not a big fan of either group, I think I'd have to go with Bonham. Better groove, more restraint. I've upped my standards; now, up yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Flier Posted December 7, 2003 Share Posted December 7, 2003 Well that's kind of silly, it's comparing apples and oranges. I'd say both of those guys were in a class by themselves and it's hard to find ways to compare them to other people, including each other. Certainly no one has really duplicated either of their style, and both of their styles were completely distinctive and recognizable. I'd say just quit arguing and enjoy both of them! Cuz when it comes to rock drumming it's tough to find better than either of those guys. And by the way, it's spelled "Keith." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_F_H_13 Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 Lee Flier is right. You just can't compare them 2. I personally like bonham more, but I think that has alot to do with me just picking up the somewhat new double dvd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihategarybettman Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 I concur that Lee's right; they are at opposite ends of the rock drumming spectrum. I love both (although my drumming style is closer to Bonham's). Moon was unpredictable, exciting, and a master of dynamics. Bonham was power and control personified with a right foot that was unbelievable (check out the triplets he played on a single bass drum on "Good Times, Bad Times" from Led Zep I - amazing!). Asking to pick between the two is like asking me to choose which of my sons I like best. Sadly, they were alike in one respect: they both left us too soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freelance Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 I also agree that Moon & Bonham are very different, thus neither is better or worse. I was very much influnced by Moon in my younger days - however that often resulted in overplaying (not always in the best interest of the song). Later I gained appreciation for the huge groove and feel of Bonham - accordingly, I learned to play with more taste, being more sensitive to the song. It made my a better musician, which resulted in more work. So while neither is better, most drummers would be better served to study Bonham over Moon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jode Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 Both were amazing, but I guess for me, it comes down to this: As a drummer, you're better off trying to emulate Bonham than Moon. Bonham's playing is chock full of lessons for any drummer, but only Moon The Loon could play like that and get away with it. If you're not in The Who, then don't bother. "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...
Siberian Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 Whenever an arguement like that comes up, my response is usually something like... "You say drummer X is better than drummer Y. I ask you.... better for WHAT? Do you like chocolate or vanilla better? Vanilla? Okay, then what if you find yourself in a situation where you have to make chocolate cake... wouldn't chocolate be a "better" choice than vanilla in that case?" That usually ends the arguement right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zele Posted December 14, 2003 Share Posted December 14, 2003 Originally posted by Jode: Both were amazing, but I guess for me, it comes down to this: As a drummer, you're better off trying to emulate Bonham than Moon. Bonham's playing is chock full of lessons for any drummer, but only Moon The Loon could play like that and get away with it. If you're not in The Who, then don't bother.Yes to emulate Bohham for that studio-straight groove but, as a drummer I always would love the freedom of Keith.. really enjoyed the flaing arms and the timing he could create (thanks to Entwhistle's bass and Petes' guitar) strive to have a little of Keith in all your performances...but if you are not in WHO'ish band ---probably will not be kept as the drummer~~ C Jo Go Crystal Studios http://fp2k.redshift.com/cjogo/recording_studio.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zele Posted December 14, 2003 Share Posted December 14, 2003 ] C Jo Go Crystal Studios http://fp2k.redshift.com/cjogo/recording_studio.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
where02190 Posted December 17, 2003 Share Posted December 17, 2003 Keith, not keeth. I like them both for different reasons. Which is better, a pear of a tangerine? Hope this is helpful. NP Recording Studios Analog approach to digital recording. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Novak Posted December 30, 2003 Share Posted December 30, 2003 Cobalt blue is the best, except after 5 pm on wednesdays then the number 5.771 is superior unless the owl is rectangular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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