Posted on 05/14/2011 10:37:12 PM PDT by This Just In
Do you recall that epic drum intro to the song, ‘50 Ways to Leave Your Lover’, by Paul Simon? Does anyone remember the name of that famous drummer who created that intro? I’m guessing that right about now that groove is playing in your mind’s eye (or ear). The great Steve Gadd came up with one of the most unforgettable licks and intros in the history of rock n roll.
Just a few days ago my better half and I were busy logging some miles between point A and point B on our scenic drive when we started talking about music. What are the most recognizable drum intros you remember, we asked one another? Rock intros, to be more precise. Steve Gadd’s monumental drum lick was the catalyst for our topical conversation.
I was reminded of our conversation the other day as I read a thread here on FR titled, “Rolling Stone Readers Pick the Best Ballads of All Time.” Frankly, the Freepers lists of …Best Ballads were far better than the list the Rolling Stone came up with. The old motor in the noggin starting turning, and I wondered what your picks would be if there was a poll in choosing the most identifiable drum and guitar intros to a rock song.
The reason I say “identifiable” is because “favs” are generally subjective. Identifiable can be just as subjective, but whether you like the band, the songs, or the riffs, licks, and/or fills, some songs are instantly identified by a broad audience.
So, your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to list 5 of the most easily identified drum intros, and 5 of the most easily identified guitar intros. These choices do not have to be solo instrumentation, but either the drum or guitar must be pronounced. It's time to rock....
Great bluesmen.
Still miss SRV.
For a few weeks...that one was very popular in....Panama!
...;)
I was surprised to find out that Jeff Healey died a few years ago.
It was almost a year after his passing when I heard about it.
Always liked the syncapation in this song-especially for a 1 armed drummer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJkux2OtZDw&feature=fvsr
Happened to see a rerun of Roadhouse and looked him up
“Bonzo’s Montreux”
A classic.
Healey died??
Damn.
I remember first seeing him in ‘Roadhouse’.
Just...damn.
On a similar note, I still have the “Street Survivors” album with the ‘fire’ cover.
Never did play it.
Just put it away.
Never did play it.
Just put it away.”
Good idea.
Here's some fine guitar pickin’ from that album; Song 4 Side 1, IIRC-
(Features one of the best short but sweet intros OAT (Steve Gaines), IMO) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2HRrjpiM7Y
Stooges Search and Destroy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKYALsp-sIg
Oh, I am sure there are many of us!
It doesn't count as a lead in, but I like Denny Dias on Gold Teeth II. Clean, paced, and "interesting."
It was not rock but Krupa lit the path.
LLS
Love the guitar lists. I would include a few more esoteric ones. The Cure-Pictures of you. Grateful Dead-Uncle Johns Band. Bauhaus-Bela Lugosi’s dead.
Okay Okay,i have more now that i see recognizable is what you want. Intro to Sweet Jane Song by Lou Reed and the 2 guitarists he had with the band he toured with in the 70’s. Also the into to Suffragette city,Mick Ronson on guitar.
I just mentioned that further down(much further) but the band he toured with in 1974 i think did it best. No doubt to rock fans easily recognized.
Drum = Hot Legs (Rod Stewart) by Carman Appice - sure, it's only one bang but what a bang!
“Toin it up.”
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