Keith Moon vs. Neil Peart

Finntroll · 07-24-2009, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Alfred

Oh yeah, he's great and everything, but I can't appreciate him as much as Keith Moon because he has no real raw energy, and it pisses me off when people value how many different drums you can hit in five seconds over Keith Moon's unique and frantic style of drumming.

Yay generalizations.

Neapolitan · 07-24-2009, 02:45 PM

Neil Peart is better hands down. Neil Peart is an awesome lyricist, he wrote a book, he has raw energy, and he can hit many different drums as he can hit in five seconds!

Out of the drummers of the early British Invasion:
Charlie Watts > Ringo Starr > Dave Clark >>>>>>>>>> Keith Moon

Out of the drummers of later British Invasion:
Bonzo > Ginger Baker > Mitch Mitchell >>>>>>>>>> Keith Moon

Out of the drummers of British Prog during the late 60's early 70's:
Bill Bruford > Jim Capaldi > Phil Collins > Nick Mason >>>>>>>>>> Keith Moon

I think a more even playing feild would be:

Neil Peart vs Carmine Appice

Keith Moon vs Slim Jim Phantom

crash_override · 07-24-2009, 11:16 PM

He actually wrote 2 books. Ghost Rider is an excellent read on a side note. Peart has an excellent mond and attitude on life in general. Which coupled with his ablilty and accomplishments, makes him an amazing figure.

khfreek · 07-25-2009, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Neapolitan

Ringo Starr >>>>>>>>>> Keith Moon

Phil Collins >>>>>>>>>> Keith Moon

what

Alfred · 07-25-2009, 03:01 PM

I thought he was joking. Why else would he make such a ridiculous statement?

boo boo · 07-25-2009, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Neapolitan

Out of the drummers of the early British Invasion:
Charlie Watts > Ringo Starr > Dave Clark >>>>>>>>>> Keith Moon

Keith Moon > Ringo Starr > Dave Clark >>>>>> Charlie Watts

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Out of the drummers of later British Invasion:
Bonzo > Ginger Baker > Mitch Mitchell >>>>>>>>>> Keith Moon

Bonzo = Keith Moon > Ginger Baker > Mitch Mitchell

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Out of the drummers of British Prog during the late 60's early 70's:
Bill Bruford > Jim Capaldi > Phil Collins > Nick Mason >>>>>>>>>> Keith Moon

Nick Mason better than Keith Moon, now I've heard everything.

Bill Bruford > Bonzo = Keith Moon > Carl Palmer > Bill Ward > Alan White > Roger Taylor > Phil Collins > John Densmore > Jim Capaldi > Nick Mason

TRMission · 07-26-2009, 03:30 AM

Will vote for Neil Peart.

I wasn't great fan but after I watched some video, I liked him a lot.

Neapolitan · 07-26-2009, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by boo boo

Bill Bruford > Bonzo = Keith Moon > Carl Palmer > Bill Ward > Alan White > Roger Taylor > Phil Collins > John Densmore > Jim Capaldi > Nick Mason

nope, can't see Loony Moony = Bonzo

Bonzo was the funkmaster of syncopation, he had a PhD in rhythym, man. He was the led in Led Zeppelin, when they talked about getting the "led out" they're talking about John Bonham's drumming - that's what they're talking about!

What is Keith Moon appeal? It's him going crazy, flailing away at his toms, and busting up his drum kit - it's his shtick. But on the other hand, Neil Peart is a awesome technician, a league in his own.

Jim Capaldi is always underrated, maybe because Traffic isn't as mainstream as the Who or Rush, maybe because he had a small kit, but he done more with that small kit then most drummers can do with a large kit.

SATCHMO · 07-26-2009, 11:44 PM

Yeah, I would have to say that John Bonham pretty easily owns Keith Moon.

boo boo · 07-26-2009, 11:48 PM

Bonham had more skill and range, which didn't prevent him from having a lot of energy, so you're probably right about Bonzo being better.

Still, you have to really have it out against Moon if you consider Charlie Watts and Nick Mason to be better drummers.

Nick Mason over Keith Moon? That's insane.

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07-26-2009, 03:30 AM	#207 (permalink)
TRMission Groupie Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 8	Will vote for Neil Peart. I wasn't great fan but after I watched some video, I liked him a lot. Last edited by TRMission; 07-26-2009 at 03:31 AM. Reason: no video

07-24-2009, 02:45 PM	#202 (permalink)
Neapolitan carpe musicam Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Les Barricades Mystérieuses Posts: 7,710	Neil Peart is better hands down. Neil Peart is an awesome lyricist, he wrote a book, he has raw energy, and he can hit many different drums as he can hit in five seconds! Out of the drummers of the early British Invasion: Charlie Watts > Ringo Starr > Dave Clark >>>>>>>>>> Keith Moon Out of the drummers of later British Invasion: Bonzo > Ginger Baker > Mitch Mitchell >>>>>>>>>> Keith Moon Out of the drummers of British Prog during the late 60's early 70's: Bill Bruford > Jim Capaldi > Phil Collins > Nick Mason >>>>>>>>>> Keith Moon I think a more even playing feild would be: Neil Peart vs Carmine Appice Keith Moon vs Slim Jim Phantom

07-26-2009, 11:44 PM	#209 (permalink)
SATCHMO Al Dente Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,708	Yeah, I would have to say that John Bonham pretty easily owns Keith Moon.