Gentlemen/Musicians

Hawk · Post by **Hawk** » Sunday May 08, 2005

I picked this up on a drummers forum but the topic applies to anyone who plays.

http://209.25.203.234/showthread.php?t=86182

Roy Burns is a "drummer's drummer" .

4:33 · Post by **4:33** » Sunday May 08, 2005

Amen and Amen!

red · Post by **red** » Sunday May 08, 2005

A good way to live!

JeffLeeper · Post by **JeffLeeper** » Monday May 09, 2005

Very nice find , Hawk . As an old used up musician , I can easily relate to the article.

bassist_25 · Post by **bassist_25** » Monday May 09, 2005

Excellent article, and one that should be read anyone who wishes to spend any amount of time in this industry.

As I've stumbled my way through the music business, I've kept a lists of both those who have helped me (or bands I was in)/looked out for me (and bands I've been in)/ect. and those that have fucked me over (and bands I've been in). I feel very fortunate and blessed that my first list is much longer than my latter one. And I feel even more blessed that nobody I've ever played with personally in a band is on the second list.

RobTheDrummer · Post by **RobTheDrummer** » Tuesday May 10, 2005

Bill, that's a great article. Sounds just like you!

Bert|Evil · Post by **Bert|Evil** » Tuesday May 10, 2005

It also happen is reverse. A number of years ago a very famous drummer had opened the night before at a well-known jazz club. This drummer was introducing his new group. I happened to be in attendance on opening night. The famous drummer in question and his group were really sensational. The following day I was standing in a music store waiting for a student to arrive. Several drummers were standing around openly criticizing the drummer I had heard the night before. They were saying all sorts of uncomplimentary things and I was shocked. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing so I said nothing. Suddenly, the drummer in question walked in and said hello to everyone. To my surprise, these same guys started to compliment this guy like crazy. Now I was really confused.

If I could only have a dime for encounters like this...

I thought that this one only happened to guitar players, especially the hair metal breed!? (hahaha)

orangekick · Post by **orangekick** » Tuesday May 10, 2005

That article made me feel like an asshole. It's not that I talk shit about other musicians, but I don't compliment them enough. I feel ashamed.

bassist_25 · Post by **bassist_25** » Tuesday May 10, 2005

orangekick wrote:That article made me feel like an asshole. It's not that I talk shit about other musicians, but I don't compliment them enough. I feel ashamed.

Some people don't like compliments. You can always tell the sincere ones from the fake ones, though.

I'll give unsolicited compliments, but I never criticize unless first asked.