Best Drummer

Surell · 04-23-2009, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by crash_override

Not at all.

Well I can tell you right now they're not handling my stocks.

Anyway... Bill Ward.

jmct · 04-24-2009, 02:04 PM

Not diggin the list. Some great drummers in there technically, some drummers in there that are great stylistically.. The person that initiated this post should have made some clarification as to what he meant by "Best Drummer".
Realistically the "Best Drummer" should mean who is technically the best drummer.. and if you get two drummers who are equal technically then who's style is better which I guess leads to a personal choice question right??
I think Aaron Gillespie from Underoath is one of the best drummers out there right now both technically and stylistically.

ElephantSack · 04-25-2009, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by JukeBoxHero

Isn't he supposed to be based off of Keith Moon?

Yes he is.

ElephantSack · 04-25-2009, 06:32 AM

Nobody's mentioned Terry Bozzio (Frank Zappa, Fantomas) or Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree, King Crimson). I think we should all take a moment of silence to ask ourselves why?

The Cat · 04-26-2009, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ElephantSack

Nobody's mentioned Terry Bozzio (Frank Zappa, Fantomas) or Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree, King Crimson). I think we should all take a moment of silence to ask ourselves why?

Gavin Harrison is the best drummer that i have seen live, he is incredable. the Colour Haze drummer Manfred Mehwald is also supurb he makes playing look effortless

DeepDishBedPan · 04-27-2009, 08:08 AM

Neil Peart mastered his little trick of throwing one of the drumsticks about 20-30 feet in the air while his octagonal platform rotates and pretty much never drops it. I'm not saying that seals the deal on him being the best, but he's simply awesome to watch live.

crash_override · 04-27-2009, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by DeepDishBedPan

Neil Peart mastered his little trick of throwing one of the drumsticks about 20-30 feet in the air while his octagonal platform rotates and pretty much never drops it. I'm not saying that seals the deal on him being the best, but he's simply awesome to watch live.

Agreed.

scottsy · 05-04-2009, 01:17 PM

I guess that's one thing alot of drummers can't claim to be... entertaining to watch..... they generally sit up the back, pound out their thing, and play a big part of the band's sound.... but as far as interesting antics, they generally stay low key...

jmct · 05-04-2009, 01:54 PM

True. a band with an entertaining drummer makes them that much better. Neil Pert was entertaining, Motley Crues drummer Tommy Lee did that whole drummer in a rotating cage thing which was pretty bad ass. Underoaths drummer Aaron Gilespie is really fun to watch. He sings whle playing drums, but the guy pounds those drums harder than anyone I've ever seen. very entertaining.

ChiliColdBlood · 05-07-2009, 11:22 AM

I voted for Danny Carey - for me, it's not even close.

View Poll Results: Best Drummer
John Bonham	123	25.95%
Keith Moon	102	21.52%
Ginger Baker	23	4.85%
Neil Peart	139	29.32%
Danny Carey	87	18.35%
Voters: 474. You may not vote on this poll

05-04-2009, 01:17 PM	#788 (permalink)
scottsy Untalented Drummer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sussex, Wisconsin Posts: 2,900	I guess that's one thing alot of drummers can't claim to be... entertaining to watch..... they generally sit up the back, pound out their thing, and play a big part of the band's sound.... but as far as interesting antics, they generally stay low key... __________________ "If you're like me, then it's possible you're a clone generated from my stolen DNA. I suggest you turn yourself in for destruction immediately" - Shaun Micallef.

04-24-2009, 02:04 PM	#782 (permalink)
jmct Groupie Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: In a fanatasy world.. AKA Toronto Posts: 43	Not diggin the list. Some great drummers in there technically, some drummers in there that are great stylistically.. The person that initiated this post should have made some clarification as to what he meant by "Best Drummer". Realistically the "Best Drummer" should mean who is technically the best drummer.. and if you get two drummers who are equal technically then who's style is better which I guess leads to a personal choice question right?? I think Aaron Gillespie from Underoath is one of the best drummers out there right now both technically and stylistically.

04-25-2009, 06:32 AM	#784 (permalink)
ElephantSack Man vs. Wild Turkey Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 948	Nobody's mentioned Terry Bozzio (Frank Zappa, Fantomas) or Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree, King Crimson). I think we should all take a moment of silence to ask ourselves why?

04-27-2009, 08:08 AM	#786 (permalink)
DeepDishBedPan Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 71	Neil Peart mastered his little trick of throwing one of the drumsticks about 20-30 feet in the air while his octagonal platform rotates and pretty much never drops it. I'm not saying that seals the deal on him being the best, but he's simply awesome to watch live.

05-04-2009, 01:54 PM	#789 (permalink)
jmct Groupie Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: In a fanatasy world.. AKA Toronto Posts: 43	True. a band with an entertaining drummer makes them that much better. Neil Pert was entertaining, Motley Crues drummer Tommy Lee did that whole drummer in a rotating cage thing which was pretty bad ass. Underoaths drummer Aaron Gilespie is really fun to watch. He sings whle playing drums, but the guy pounds those drums harder than anyone I've ever seen. very entertaining.

05-07-2009, 11:22 AM	#790 (permalink)
ChiliColdBlood Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: TO Posts: 184	I voted for Danny Carey - for me, it's not even close.