Let's talk about drummers.

[zeegler]

We, as guitarists, rarely talk about them, but to be honest, I could have just as easily ended up playing drums, and I would probably be a better drummer than guitar player. I have never taken drumming for granted. Sure, we all joke about them:

Q: What do you call someone who hangs around with musicians?

A: A drummer! [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

But seriously, I really respect a good drummer. My favourite drummer of all-time is Keith Moon. He was truly incredible, and easily the most exciting drummer ever IMHO. It wasn't always what he played, but sometimes what he didn't play that made him special.

Let's hear about your favourites.

[Ace]

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Keith Moon
Kyle Severn - Incantation
John Merryman - Cephalic Carnage
Derek Roddy
Tony Laureano(?)
Ricky Myers - Disgorge(CA)
Flo Mournier
Neal Peart - Rush

[toejam]

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Van Williams (Nevermore)
Mark Zonder (Fates Warning)
Paul Bostaph (ex-Forbidden, ex-Slayer)
Pete Sandoval (Morbid Angel)
Tim Mallare (Overkill)

[YetAnotherOne]

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John Bonham

[zx12r]

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Ringgo Star

[morbid]

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Lars Ulrich
Dave Lombardo
Jimmy Degrasso
and yes, Steve Smith

[OnlineStageGear]

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The three drummers that have really stuck out in my mind and that I can listen to over and over again and never get bored with are John Bonham, Neal Peart, and Dave Lombardo.

If I had it to do all over again, I would probably be a drummer.

Matt

[Edited to keep RacerX from posting]

[mudkicker]

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Peter Criss(KISS)
Eric Carr(KISS) rip, two totally different styles but each one fit their version of Kiss.
Mick Brown(Dokken) totally under rated.
Rikki Rocket anyone who can double bass while standing thats impressive.

[toejam]

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Originally posted by OnlineStageGear:
Neal Peart

[Edited to keep RacerX from posting]

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Neil. [img]graemlins/images/icons/tongue.gif[/img]

[sully]

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my favorite drummers are:

tommy lee - i really love his sense of rhythm. he's the only drummer that i can pick out like a guitarist. he has his own sound.
matt sorum - a click track from hell
stephen perkins (jane's addiction) - totally solid, and also uses percussion instruments other than just drums
matt cameron (soundgarden) - just a wailin, great rock drummer

i love playing drums... just wish i could do it better.

sully

[mudkicker]

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Sully your a Kiss fan and none of their drummers made your list??? AHH man...

[toejam]

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Originally posted by jsullysix:
matt cameron (soundgarden) - just a wailin, great rock drummer

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Yes, he is! [img]graemlins/headbang.gif[/img] He's been in Pearl Jam for awhile now.

[morbid]

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Lars Ulrich
Dave Lombardo
Jimmy Degrasso
and yes, Steve Smith.

[ April 08, 2004, 12:18 AM: Message edited by: morbid ]

[morbid]

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Originally posted by morbid:
Lars Ulrich
Dave Lombardo
Jimmy Degrasso
and yes, Steve Smith

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Forgot to add two more, Tommy Aldridge, and Tommy Lee.

I have a drum set, I'm a frustrated drummer, who can't play guitar as well too. [img]graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

[ April 08, 2004, 12:20 AM: Message edited by: morbid ]

[horns666]

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Back in the day I thought Alex Van Halen , Steve Smith , Carmine Appice , Tommy Aldridge were the shit and they were!!

Now it's

Nick Barker
Dave Lombardo
Pete Sandaval
Gene Hoglan
Paul Bostaph
Richard Christy
Mike Portnoy
Vinny Zurlo (my son!!) [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]