Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Rolling Stone Readers Pick Best Drummers of All Time
Rolling Stone ^ | 2/10/11

Posted on 02/10/2011 9:55:55 PM PST by My Favorite Headache

click here to read article


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20 ... 101-120121-140141-160161-162 next last
To: Chunga

He is an American. He spins tunes almost every weekend on the music thread.


121 posted on 02/11/2011 4:45:12 AM PST by old_sage_says ("Do not wish ill for your enemy, plan it.." Brad Thor)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 92 | View Replies]

To: My Favorite Headache

What about Max Roach and Joe Morello?


122 posted on 02/11/2011 5:16:46 AM PST by Maceman (Obama -- he's as American as nasi goreng)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: My Favorite Headache

Bill Kreutzmann & Micky Hart for any Deadheads out there.


123 posted on 02/11/2011 5:29:26 AM PST by csvset
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: My Favorite Headache

For the heck of it, Lionel Hampton was no slouch on the drums.


124 posted on 02/11/2011 5:32:47 AM PST by csvset
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: doorgunner69
“That turkey could never even do a decent drum roll! I suppose he did have rhythm though........”

Ringo was a bit limited in his tools but even Buddy Rich himself noted the 'appropriateness' of his drum tracks. Shocked the hell out of me when I heard it because, to me, Buddy Rich is at the very top. (Shame he never got his wish to play with Hendrix.)

125 posted on 02/11/2011 6:08:43 AM PST by TalBlack ( Evil doesn't have a day job.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 12 | View Replies]

To: Tainan

They were supposed to form Beck, Bogert, Appice, and (Rod) Stewart in 1970, but Beck got in a car accident and Bogert and Appice teamed with Jim McCarty-—a terrific guitar player but not Beck-—and Rusty Day, a horrible “singer” to form Cactus. Although Cactus had a great niche as a boogie band, the absence of vocals condemned them to never having a hit. When they broke up around 1975, Bogert and Appice joined with Beck in their one album (which never jelled).


126 posted on 02/11/2011 6:18:26 AM PST by LS ("Castles made of sand, fall in the sea . . . eventually." (Hendrix))
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 113 | View Replies]

To: Chunga

“It’s hard to believe I’m the only person on this thread to mention Vinnie Colaiuta.”

Go to www.gearslutz.com Vinnie get’s his props there. There is an active thread on him in one of the forums. (Including guys who have actually worked with or recorded him).


127 posted on 02/11/2011 6:25:27 AM PST by TalBlack ( Evil doesn't have a day job.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 89 | View Replies]

To: Prole
I am also glad to see Dave Grohl, from the Foo Fighters, make the list.

He doesn't even play drums in Foo Fighters, last time I saw him play drums was with The Queens of the Stone Age and Them Crooked Vultures.

128 posted on 02/11/2011 6:54:37 AM PST by dfwgator
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 101 | View Replies]

To: Frantzie

Of course Prairie Prince of The Tubes, who played drums on Skylarking is no slouch.


129 posted on 02/11/2011 6:56:01 AM PST by dfwgator
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 42 | View Replies]

To: Cheapskate

Right, I always get the two confused. Nevertheless, a great drummer. Saw them live at the greek theater many years ago and did a great job on I’m a Man. There was a second drummer that night but didn’t know who it was.


130 posted on 02/11/2011 8:58:49 AM PST by Always Independent
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 103 | View Replies]

To: old_sage_says

I’m wondering if his name is John French, not if he is French.


131 posted on 02/11/2011 10:14:39 AM PST by Chunga (Go, Sarah, GO!! - Jim Robinson)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 121 | View Replies]

To: BBell

No one else comes close.


132 posted on 02/11/2011 10:17:51 AM PST by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 22 | View Replies]

To: My Favorite Headache

I agree with the first three. Next to Jimmy Page - Bonzo made those Zeppelin songs, just listening to the drums on them is so intense.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRuTcnd8YLU


133 posted on 02/11/2011 11:01:43 AM PST by erod (Unlike the President I am a true Chicagoan.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: My Favorite Headache
I like your list but I would put Mike Portnoy way before John Bohnam. I listened to John a lot back in the old 8 Track days but it doesn't compare to well to Mike Portnoy. The guy does truly amazing stuff.
134 posted on 02/11/2011 11:23:36 AM PST by PushinTin (NEVER, argue with an idiot, they drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience!!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Always Independent
"I'm a Man"That has a great drive to play to!

It has a meduim slow tempo but nice power.

(forgive the drummerese)

135 posted on 02/11/2011 11:59:14 AM PST by Cheapskate (Play loud and carry BIG sticks!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 130 | View Replies]

To: Cheapskate

One thing I like about Chicago, was that their live sound was just as clean as the recording studio.


136 posted on 02/11/2011 12:28:23 PM PST by Always Independent
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 135 | View Replies]

To: My Favorite Headache

Not on the top 10 list ...

Les Warner (the Cult)
Alex Van Halen
Phil Collins
Chester Thompson (Genesis, Phil Collins, others)

All very talented drummers.


137 posted on 02/11/2011 1:18:18 PM PST by al_c (http://www.blowoutcongress.com)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Always Independent
They kinda lost me when they went to the heavy ballad mix.

"But I don't begrudge somebody takin a trip to the bank!

138 posted on 02/11/2011 2:04:03 PM PST by Cheapskate (Play loud and carry BIG sticks!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 136 | View Replies]

To: Cheapskate

I agree that they strayed from their original flavor. I think when Terry Kath died they lost alot of influence.


139 posted on 02/11/2011 2:37:16 PM PST by Always Independent
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 138 | View Replies]

To: Revolting cat!
Who's that drummer from Doo Rag who used a cardboard box or a pail?

On second thought, never mind him. Bob Log (the guitar player) went on to play guitar and drums at the same time by himself (or a lady or two onstage to make the boob scotch).

Music hasn't suffered.


140 posted on 02/11/2011 4:38:02 PM PST by a fool in paradise (The biggest waste of brainpower is to want to change something that's not changeable. -Albert Brooks)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 46 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20 ... 101-120121-140141-160161-162 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson