GIVE THE DRUMMER SOME!!

rreihart · Post by **rreihart** » Friday Oct 21, 2005

Geetarzz wrote:I seen Shannon Larkin playing double bass standing up! Fast double bass at that. He was with Wrathchild America opening up for Testament. He's every bit of a showman as Tommy Lee.

He was doing that when he was with Amen at a show I saw in Philly once too. Unreal!

RobTheDrummer · Post by **RobTheDrummer** » Friday Oct 21, 2005

You know who I forgot about, one of my biggest local influences- Dave Galazia from Coinmonster, anyone ever see him? That dude smokes, and a hell of a nice guy as well.

songsmith · Post by **songsmith** » Friday Oct 21, 2005

I saw Shannon nearly destroy a guy's kit when he was 12 years old. Great drummer, but the other guy probably doesn't think so.

--->JMS

Hawk · Post by **Hawk** » Friday Oct 21, 2005

RobTheDrummer wrote:You know who I forgot about, one of my biggest local influences- Dave Galazia from Coinmonster, anyone ever see him? That dude smokes, and a hell of a nice guy as well.

Rob, you're right. He kicks ass.

I could almost do another answer sheet with everyone who didn't come to mind the first time around (I am an old man after all). But everyone else is picking up on those I left out. Both local and national. Lot of talent around here.

no surrender · Post by **no surrender** » Friday Oct 21, 2005

one name:

john bonham

(need i say any more?)

RobTheDrummer · Post by **RobTheDrummer** » Friday Oct 21, 2005

no surrender wrote:one name:

john bonham

(need i say any more?)

Over Rated....sorry!

no surrender · Post by **no surrender** » Friday Oct 21, 2005

RobTheDrummer wrote:
no surrender wrote:one name:

john bonham

(need i say any more?)

Over Rated....sorry!

DAN DAN DANNNA DANT DAN DAN!!!

i like to hear YOU do moby dick?

moby dixk is awsum

RobTheDrummer · Post by **RobTheDrummer** » Friday Oct 21, 2005

No problem..

no surrender · Post by **no surrender** » Friday Oct 21, 2005

RobTheDrummer wrote:No problem..

what is a great drummer? amongst drummers, what is considered unusual skill or talent?

i'm a layman, so say it plain out.

RobTheDrummer · Post by **RobTheDrummer** » Friday Oct 21, 2005

There are so many answers to that question, it would take a lot to even scrape the surface of the answer...

no surrender · Post by **no surrender** » Friday Oct 21, 2005

RobTheDrummer wrote:There are so many answers to that question, it would take a lot to even scrape the surface of the answer...

well shee ite! , you must have some idea? you called bonham a hack. you must have smthg in mind. what separates a great drummer from your avg one? speed at banging the skins??

ps watching Zep dvd now. awsum stuff.., greatest rock n rollers ever made by god

you guys have all zep dvds? get them if you don't.. plant, p[age etc .. great RNR!!

RobTheDrummer · Post by **RobTheDrummer** » Friday Oct 21, 2005

I never said he was a hack, he's one of the greats...he's just over rated.

no surrender · Post by **no surrender** » Friday Oct 21, 2005

RobTheDrummer wrote:I never said he was a hack, he's one of the greats...he's just over rated.

he's great but "overrated"? WTF!!?? loll

i think he's great! moby dick is freakin awsum!

(tokk this this pic from china, bejung)

RobTheDrummer · Post by **RobTheDrummer** » Friday Oct 21, 2005

Listen, if you wanna talk about Bonham, start a new thread. I don't wanna ruin this one anymore.

no surrender · Post by **no surrender** » Friday Oct 21, 2005

RobTheDrummer wrote:Listen, if you wanna talk about Bonham, start a new thread. I don't wanna ruin this one anymore.

this thread is about great drummers, and bonham is a great drummer but talking about him or what is a great drummer ruins the thread?>?? WTF??? geez.. ok, lapse back into your coma dude sorry to have asked a question like what IS a great drummer on the "great drummer" thread

ps NO QUARTER on bigscreen rite now! gee sus great shite!

Hawk · Post by **Hawk** » Friday Oct 21, 2005

Bonham set the bar high. Great rock drummer in his day. It's just that today, the bar is A LOT HIGHER. There are many drummers today many times better than Bonham.

As an over all drummer , Bonham didn't even come close to many great jazz and big band drummers. Not even close.

There are many drummers around here (local guys) who make Moby Dick sound like childs play.

And I grew up in the Bonham era. I know what he did for rock drummers. It's just that today , he's over rated compared to new standards.

RobTheDrummer · Post by **RobTheDrummer** » Friday Oct 21, 2005

ToonaRockGuy wrote:Okay, since I just got done surfing Neil Peart's Official website, I thought I'd post some questions for the drummers here on Rockpage. Opinions are going to vary, so be gentle with each other. I'm curious to know the following, in your opinions:

1. List your Top 3 favorite drummers of all time. (3 ONLY, please)

2. Who's the most over-rated drummer of all time?

3. Who's the most under-rated drummer of all time?

4. What national drummer(s) do you enjoy watching most?

5. What local drummer(s) do you enjoy watching most?

6. What's your favorite song to play on drums?

7. What drummer made you want to play drums?

Looking forward to the responses!!! Non-drummers are welcome to answer the questions, too.

Actually, this is what the thread is about. Start a Bonham thread and I'll argue there all night with you

no surrender · Post by **no surrender** » Friday Oct 21, 2005

Hawk wrote:Bonham set the bar high. Great rock drummer in his day. It's just that today, the bar is A LOT HIGHER. There are many drummers today many times better than Bonham.

As an over all drummer , Bonham didn't even come close to many great jazz and big band drummers. Not even close.

There are many drummers around here (local guys) who make Moby Dick sound like childs play.

And I grew up in the Bonham era. I know what he did for rock drummers. It's just that today , he's over rated compared to new standards.

HOW. how are these contemporary drummers better is MY question?

J Michaels · Post by **J Michaels** » Friday Oct 21, 2005

FAVES:
Neil Peart
Nicko McBrain
Tommy Lee

OVERRATED:
Peter Criss (look.. I LOVE old school Kiss, but I would like to hear those tunes with Eric Carr playing them)

UNDERRATED:
Nicko McBrain -- I almost never hear him mentioned in these kinds of discussions, and he fucking RULES!
Matt Cameron -- ditto

NATIONALS TO SEE:
Tommy Lee - maybe not technically, but the best, most entertaining soloist ever
Vinnie Paul - I hope he can find a project to do without Darrell... RIP - almost a year now.... can hardly believe it

LOCALS:
John Passarelli - HU BAST!!!

Mike Dooley
Jim Bagrosky

FAVE SONG TO PLAY:
The Trooper, Hallowed Be Thy Name (or almost any other Iron Maiden song)
Alive (Pearl Jam) - what a great groove in that tune
Eyes of a Stranger and Anybody Listening? - Queensryche
I'm Broken, Cemetery Gates - Pantera

INSPIRATION TO DRUM:
Peter Criss (contradicting myself a bit, huh?)
Tommy Lee
Bobby Rondinelli - Rainbow video he was in was 1st time I saw someone twirl the sticks mid-song, and I thought that was the coolest thing ever!

RobTheDrummer · Post by **RobTheDrummer** » Friday Oct 21, 2005

Hell yea man Hu Bast! Very good local guy. Another one we all left out was Clint Caruthers! Talk about a time keeper!

no surrender · Post by **no surrender** » Friday Oct 21, 2005

what about tommy lee.. is he any good ROCK drummer by your "contemporary jazz drummer" standards? why is he so good????

Hawk · Post by **Hawk** » Friday Oct 21, 2005

Anybody can cover Bonham.

Bonham couldn't come close to Weckl, Carl Palmer, Steve Smith, Donati, Portnoy, Dennis Chambers. On and on and on................................

RobTheDrummer · Post by **RobTheDrummer** » Friday Oct 21, 2005

Tommy's a good drummer, he's not over rated. People seem to keep him where he belongs. Good solid drummer, lots of flash and showmanship! He brings drums to the masses and inspired a lot in the way Bonham did.

Hawk · Post by **Hawk** » Friday Oct 21, 2005

no surrender wrote:what about tommy lee.. is he any good ROCK drummer by your "contemporary jazz drummer" standards? why is he so good????

Tommy is about entetainment, not pure drumming.

no surrender · Post by **no surrender** » Friday Oct 21, 2005

Hawk wrote:
no surrender wrote:what about tommy lee.. is he any good ROCK drummer by your "contemporary jazz drummer" standards? why is he so good????
Tommy is about entetainment, not pure drumming.

ok, what's the diff? b/w entertainement and great drumming??

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