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r_pinnington
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| Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 6:49 am Post subject: Best Drummer... |
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Not sure if this has been asked before, but who is the best drummer
past or present ? I think Alex is God.
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HalenUpNorth
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| Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 7:39 am Post subject: |
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| Alex ain't the god my friend. That would be Neil Peart. Nobody even comes close. |
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vhroxu2
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| Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 7:44 am Post subject: |
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I agree with Ken, Neil is my favorite. Alex is way up there,
as well as John Bonham. The guy from AC/DC (can't think
of his name at the moment) also lays down a solid bottom
end. What I like about him is he doesn't do anything fancy,
just keeps the beat - the name of the game! |
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Chris UK
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Location: Staffordshire, United Kingdom
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| Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 8:13 am Post subject: |
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Alex is very good and works well in the context of VH, but there are other drummers I prefer.....
Will Calhoun - Living Colour
Chad Smith - Red Hot Chili Peppers
John Bonham
Keith Moon
...and as already mentioned Neil Peart.
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Iron Mike
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| Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 8:34 am Post subject: |
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Yeah, as much as I love Van Halen, Alex is not god, sorry.
This is NOT in order:
John Bonham
Mickey Curry
Chris Slade
Neil Peart
Stewart Copeland
Tommy Lee |
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Dutchie
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Location: Adelaide, Australia (PC)
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| Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 9:18 am Post subject: |
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Here's a few of my fav's
No Particular order
Eric Singer
Mike Mangini
Neil Peart
Tommy Lee
Mike Borden
Al Van Halen
Mike Portnoy
Steven Sweet (very underated)
Jeff Campetrelli (sp?)
Dave Grohl
Taylor Hawkins
John Bohnam
Rick Allen
Virgil Donati |
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Decatone
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Location: UK
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| Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 9:47 am Post subject: |
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My fave drummer of all time... Ian Paice, the greatest time keeper IMO
I've always loved to hear a drummer get the most out of a small kit, although I do like Peart :D |
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oryo
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| Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 9:56 am Post subject: |
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HalenUpNorth wrote: Alex ain't the god my friend. That would be Neil Peart. Nobody even comes close.
I agree 1000% |
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Dutchie
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Location: Adelaide, Australia (PC)
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| Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 9:56 am Post subject: |
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vhroxu2 wrote: The guy from AC/DC (can't think
of his name at the moment) also lays down a solid bottom
end. What I like about him is he doesn't do anything fancy,
just keeps the beat - the name of the game!
Phil Rudd....
He only really needs a bass drum, a snare, some hi-hats and a few cymbals. ;) |
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King Edward
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Location: Virginia
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| Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 11:34 am Post subject: |
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I agree with many of the drummers named. Great point about Phil Rudd, nothing fancy but a great sound. I'm going to throw one more name in the ring.
Matt Sorum - He drummed on the Cult's "Sonic Temple" album. I saw them on that tour and he was thunderous. We all know what he has done with GnR and Velvet Revolver, but his early drumming is Magic. Not saying he is the best of all time or anything, but he can hang with most. |
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tone1963
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Location: Canada
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| Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 12:34 pm Post subject: |
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Not in any particular order, I like the following.
Tommy Alridge
Pat Torpey
Neil Peart
John Bohnam
Alex VH |
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Chris UK
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Location: Staffordshire, United Kingdom
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| Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 12:39 pm Post subject: |
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I almost forgot..... Simon Philips isnt too shabby either :D
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Revo11
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Location: Northern California
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| Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 12:52 pm Post subject: |
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While I agree that Neil Peart is probably #1, some younger guys tear it up, including:
Danny Carey - Tool
Mike Portnoy - Dream Theater
Kenneth Schalk - Candiria (although he just quit the band)
Similar to Peart, none of these guys work in the traditional time signatures. Similar to Rush, all of these bands have at times been lumped into the "prog rock" category. |
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SpiderDan13
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| Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 1:07 pm Post subject: |
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Dave Lombardo (Slayer)
Charlie Benante (Anthrax)
Jon Theodore (ex-Mars Volta)
Chad Smith (Chili Peppers) |
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vhroxu2
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| Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 1:12 pm Post subject: |
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| I also like Tommy Aldridge. I heard a Mike Portnoy solo and I could've sworn it was Alex Van Halen. |
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