Lets talk drummers
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Nik, I grew up listening to Rush, AC/DC, Ozzy, Maiden, Metallica, Van Halen, Scorpions, Def Lep, Crue, Dokken, Boston, Journey (which reminds me - Neal Schon was AMAZING in concert), and most of the 80's metal/glam/hard rock bands you'd care to mention. And Zeppelin of course! I liked the Nuge to some extent, am crazy about the Police, and go through love/hate phases with U2.
As for guitarists, I adore Satriani and Johnson, especially their mellower stuff.
I had a Tama Royal Star kit in the Army and had a blast. I was never that great, just straight ahead simple shit a la Phil Rudd. Haven't touched a set in over a decade, though.
The guitar playing is going fine. Slow but a lot of fun. I've got Power Tab and Guitar Pro software which helps a lot. My main drawback is lack of time to really practice as much as I want. I'm very happy with my Ibanez S470 and am looking to get a lower-end acoustic like a Takamine G series, probably the new G340SC.
I'd like to be able to play Rik Emmett's Midsummer's Daydream within a year's time. JZ says I should be able to do it by then, but maybe he has more confidence in my ability than I do!!
You, JZ, and any other guys who have played in bands and gigged extensively should start a thread on your experiences, i.e. the groupie scene.
Peace,
H
p.s. What's your take on Geddy Lee?
Danny Seraphine (Chicago): He had a seemingly infinite variety of styles he used song to song, album to album.
Floyd Sneed (Three Dog Night): Very unorthodox approach to his music.
Hal Blaine (session drummer): An amazingly long list of Top 40 hits in the 60's and 70's.
Jeff Porcaro (session drummer, Toto): He picked up where Hal Blaine left off.
Danny Carey (Tool): Lightening quick; fantastic rhythms.
Floyd Sneed (Three Dog Night): Very unorthodox approach to his music.
Hal Blaine (session drummer): An amazingly long list of Top 40 hits in the 60's and 70's.
Jeff Porcaro (session drummer, Toto): He picked up where Hal Blaine left off.
Danny Carey (Tool): Lightening quick; fantastic rhythms.
Still a bit off-topic but I can't help answering.
I grew up listening to Rush and Zep - they were the twin Gods in my pantheon.
Geddy? What can I say, he was a hero to me as a kid. Seeing him play the bass and play the Taurus pedals and sing those vocals all at the same time... blew me away. Another thing about Geddy is that he had a signature sound. That Rickenbacker just sounded like him, and for years he made sure that Rush bass tracks were always recognizable. He got away from it a bit when Fender made the Geddy Jazz bass, but he eventually returned to the Ricky sound. The power trio was the perfect showcase for his melodic style with those moving lines, since he could take as much room as he wanted. You'll notice that he used the instrument as a counterpoint to his voice - in tunes like Big Money, Red Barchetta and so many others, the bass lines move in the space between the vocal lines of each verse. He influenced a generation of players. Some people aren't aware how huge they are in Europe and elsewhere.
My fav drummer is Dave Grohl for coming out from behind the drums and playing guitar!
Seriously, I dislike Nirvana (most overrated band ever) and like Foo Fighters, but anyway, this thread is about drummers.
I think comparing drummers is even harder than judging other instrument players, imho...
On the Vai concert the drummer came out to a small drumset and stayed standing, and with Vai they were responding to each other's melody (he was playing notes) back and forth. It was excellent!!
I think he was the one I am talking about:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=31c-FL0ZlZ0&search=vai drum solo
His name is Mike Mangini and I am not a drummer expert, but people on Youtube say his one handed drumroll is faster than most people's two-handed...
P.S.: Again, no links in a thread about music...
Seriously, I dislike Nirvana (most overrated band ever) and like Foo Fighters, but anyway, this thread is about drummers.
I think comparing drummers is even harder than judging other instrument players, imho...
On the Vai concert the drummer came out to a small drumset and stayed standing, and with Vai they were responding to each other's melody (he was playing notes) back and forth. It was excellent!!
I think he was the one I am talking about:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=31c-FL0ZlZ0&search=vai drum solo
His name is Mike Mangini and I am not a drummer expert, but people on Youtube say his one handed drumroll is faster than most people's two-handed...
P.S.: Again, no links in a thread about music...
Neil Peart
and.....
Mike "Dr. Octopus" Portnoy.
Probably the most talented drummer today.
Portnoy is not Peartish. That would be like calling Satriani a "Malmsteen clone"...
But, like Satch and Yngwie they are both at the top of the food chain in technique and talent.
Mike's band Dream Theater is one of the best imho.
and.....
Mike "Dr. Octopus" Portnoy.
Probably the most talented drummer today.
Portnoy is not Peartish. That would be like calling Satriani a "Malmsteen clone"...
But, like Satch and Yngwie they are both at the top of the food chain in technique and talent.
Mike's band Dream Theater is one of the best imho.
Nah, I'm not a big U2 fan 'cept for maybe "Bullet the Blue Sky" and "New Years Day" tracks.
I was raised in Hilo on the Big Island. Live in Honolulu now. Had my stint in the Marines.
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One of the drummers I forgot to mention is Dale Bozzio. Although he's gone off the deep end lately (just kidding) I really like drummers that use their chops for tastefulness and accents... he's one of 'em. "Mental Hopscotch" comes to mind.
Another is, and I think he's been mentioned, is Omar Hakim. Just about all tracks on the "Lets Dance" album by Bowie, is a veritable clinic on tasteful, solid, rock/pop drumming. Once again, production on that album is superb. Listen to how "open" his base drum is. Not too much. Not too little. Juuuust right!... Bonus is you get SRV on geeetar.