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by mr stumper
Excellent choices!
I'd say all three of the guys in Rush are tops in their game indeed.
by jdclyde
http://www.thaiticketmaster.com/concert/b3_eng.php
http://bx3tour.com/
Bill Sheehan and Stu Hamm are both incredible.
Wish they would come around Michigan.
Are excellent! I saw Sheehan back in high school when he was with Mr.Big. He did an AMAZING bass solo that seemed to last forever.
I've not had a chance to witness Stu live in person. I have a few of his CD's, excellent as well.
by jdclyde
Saw Bill back with David LeeRoth right after the split. The Vai/Sheehan dueling was sooooo sweet.
Saw Stu once long ago with Satriani and once with Vai.
Got to agree about the Rush comments. :D
by oz_media
I thought was Billy's worst project yet. Personally that made up wannabe act was just sad. Their tour had so many changes, they hired and fired staff all tour, Eric Martin was nothing but a talentless whiner that tried to run the band...into the ground.
The litle puke was such a whiner, his first album arrogantly self titled Eric Martin was followed by his own reality check 'I'm Only Fooling Myself'. ("That you are, you suck, son.")
He thought so much of himself, he was tossed, of course while actually stating he left to persue his own interests, only to once again fail as a solo artist.
Sheehan was great but Mr.Big, was nothing but a Mr. Bigflop, a talented musician teams up with a child in hopes of picking up a ladies-man frontman, no hope, too bad so sad.
by oz_media
What do you mean back in the day? It wasn;t THAT longf ago, was it? No it was only...10...15...no...it couldnt be...18 years ago.
That still isn't 'Back in the Day' though. Gawd, I remember when Van Halen was a new act on the rock circuit.
by jdclyde
by mickster269
was at the University of Colorado, when I was a sophomore. They played at the fieldhouse (a big gym) ...NOT the stadium. My dorm room was across the quad and a road from the field house. Probably 500 yards.
We opened our windows to hear this new band- couldn't afford the $5 for tickets (ah, to be a broke college kid again...). I still can hear clearly the band rockin' the roof off the joint.
::sighs::
This was 1979, btw.
by djs.vegas9
I swear I thought that I was the only guy that knew of Talas!! My all time favorite Talas song and bass line is "High Speed On Ice"
Those Sheehan harmonics were outta control on that tune!
by mr.macadam
Steve Harris from Maiden; Matt Cameron from Soundgarden.
others I like: derek smalls, billy sheehan, dave weckle, dave grohl, tim commerford and (hate to say it) sheryl crow on the bass.
Back in the 5th grade it was Steve Harris of Maiden that got me interested in the bass. So I give him full credit with getting me started.
Sheryl is not a bad choice at all for bass honestly. Not a huge fan of her music but she is a fine bass player.
Have you heard Jaco Pastrious??
by mr.macadam
by oz_media
"She came to me with a serpents kiss,
As the Eye of the Sun Rose on her lips,
Moonlight catches silver tears I cry,
So we lay in the black embrace,
And the Seed is sown in a holy place
And I watched, and I waited for the dawn."
POWERSLAVE '83, one of the best tours to ever take to the road, by anyone...ever. (hey, even Twisted Sister was cool then).
My dad dragged me out of the tattoo parlour when I was 15 and he just about knocked the artist's teeth out for even thinking about putting The Trooper on my forearm. "But we are from England, dad, and he's carring the Union Jack in the battle field?!?!?" BIIIIIIIIIIG Harris fan, real BIIIIIIG Harris fan!!!
by jdclyde
Major disappointment and not worthy of the name MindCrime. Sounds more like the "Tribes" cd than anything like old QR, and has no power at all.
The one shining point is Dio singing on the CD.
The "Mary" duets are horrible.
And this is the band that for over a decade was my fav, hands down. :( What a major dissapointment. The NEED to get Chris back at any cost. That or start paying someone else to write for them, because the rest of the gang can't handle it.
by x-marcap
by jellimonsta
Being a 1/2 a$$ed bassist, guitarist and drummer myself, I have many, many favorites.
I think the following are tops though;
Bass:
Victor Wooten and Les Claypool (Primus)
Drums:
Chester Williams (Genesis) and Mike Bordin (Faith No More)
There are a ton more worthy of mention, but those guys are genius. :D
by oz_media
by faradhi
by oz_media
by nighthawk808
Both of you couldn't be more correct.
Overall, when you combine the talents of Peart, Geddy Lee, and Alex Lifeson, I think you've got the most musical talent per capita ever. Neil Peart is in a league of his own, Geddy Lee is certainly one of the best bassists ever (probably in the top three), and while no one would ever claim Lifeson is on of the top ten, he's no slouch either. I can't think of any three-man band that comes close.
Of course, being a pilot, I may be a little biased. After all, how can you not love a group whose guitarist is a pilot, and that puts the morse for YYZ (the IATA identifier for Toronto Pearson) in one of their songs, and makes it sound good too?
I had a chance to see them on their Vapor Trails tour in Cleveland in 2003. They still can rock better than any of the Nirvana/Green Day/Stone Temple Pilot/[insert mediocre band name here] clones that the record industry has cranked out like sausage for the last 15 years or so. They were on stage for almost three hours.
Since this post already has zero to do with anything technological, I'm going to add another irrelevant story. During the concert, the marijuana smoke was so prevalent that I had a contact buzz for a good deal of the time. However, about 90 minutes in, a person about a dozen seats down from me lit up a cigarette. There were at least four security guards harassing him within seconds. Somehow, I think their priorities might have been a wee bit screwed up, especially in a building that was paid for by a 5-cent-per-pack tax on cigarettes.
by pjfromottawa
1. Because Rush, through Neil, was the first (commercially accessible/successful) band that really made the drummer/percussion part of the primary composition of the music and NOT simply an accompaniment (I consider this HUGE as a drummer)
2. As stated before, they're all very comfortable in different time signatures.
3. His style of play is very precise.
4. He's forever a student of what he does, even though many of us consider him a master.
5. As an ex-drum corps guy, I find his playing is satisfyingly rudimental. Any of you drum fans, if you haven't checked out some drum corps drumming cats, you're missing out in a huge way (and I am most definitely NOT talking about that abysmal, horrible "DRUMLINE" movie)
6. His last name is often mis-pronounced (okay, so that's not a reason -- It's like "pierce" and not like "pearl")
by x-marcap
by ontheropes
go back as far as Buddy Rich and you did.
Listening to some of his drum solos just blew me away when I was a kid. Buddy made me realize that there was no way I was ever going to have enough time to play to be that good. I've always judged drummers for creativity, accuracy and by how well they could play a complicated solo before tiring. Buddy was awesome and [i]the[/i] best in my book.
by oz_media
by ontheropes
I haven't stayed up with the music scene. Somehow I got all caught up in a struggle to survive. I'm sure you're right. I haven't seen a sheet of drum music in, guessing, 20 years and it was tough to follow then.
As far as todays pure percussion entertainers go I know that Stomp is great to watch and hear. Quite a show.
Bowing out now.
by jamesrl
Buddy was a great improvisational drummer, and when I see footage of Keith, I think the same way.
Keith didn't play straight rythyms, he tried to counter point the melody, sometimes with the bass line, sometimes against. Keith explodes, fades, sneaks up, starts a syncopated line, interacting with the other players.
He reminds me of the Buddy Rich style even though the music they each accompany is very different.
What no one mentioned "animal" from the Muppets??(widely believed to be based on Moon, who was an animal offstage)
James
by x-marcap
by ontheropes
seeing a drummer, maybe Neil Peart, one time who played ?while his drums rotate around him?, but I didn?t remember it until you mentioned it. That was an awesome performance. I know I?d like to see it again.
I like watching and listening to some orchestra percussionists. While not the solo drum set type of performance I believe that there are some excellent percussionists/performers on other percussion instruments. I?m reasonably sure you?ll agree. My favorite percussion instrument is the tympani. Playing tympani at the professional level requires a different high-level skill-set from playing a set of drums. If I could play tympani everyday, I would. I?ve seen excellent tympani showmanship, with stick twirling, sticking behind the back, bounce stick twirling and other stick handling. I?ve seen tympani players who can keep three sticks going at the same time. That?s entertaining to me.
Watching drum and bugle corp and steel drum performances can stir a percussionist?s soul too. Buddy Rich, sure, my most memorable name. Are there others as good or more pleasing to watch as performers? Sure. I just can?t name names. It all depends on what music someone is into. Some people can?t stand the twanging, trains and hillbilly thing. Cool, it?s their nickel. You?re not likely to see me judging people for banging in a mosh pit to music that grates on my ears. Music should transcend differences among people and not create rifts. It?s [i]all[/i] good, if done right.
If you?re anything at all like me your feet want to automatically start tapping out the beat no matter what music is playing. I was hoping to see people name their favorite percussionist and/or bassist performance and provide a name for an album available on CD or DVD that they think shows off the performer?s skills.
I?m willing to spend cash to buy music on [i]some[/i] TR member?s specific recommendations, especially people who have been into the music scene as professionals in one form or another.
by djs.vegas9
very few as intense or as ugly!
Remember he was playing before they miked drums. His shit would work just as well today as it did back then.
Good is Good!
by pjfromottawa
I saw Stewart Copeland with his "Rhythmatists" group about 10 years ago. He's definitely one of the more intellectual rock drummers. And he's done a few soundtracks, too (show "Dead Like Me" among others) just as an example of his musical abilities.
As for Buddy ...
I remember my dad used to wake me up as a kid to catch him on the Tonight Show (and Carson was a competent drummer himself -- remember his double-erasered pencils that he'd tap the desk with). Buddy Rich started out as a 5-year-old kid as "Traps, the Boy Wonder" and one of the richest entertainers on the planet (bio).
And his drum battle with Animal on The Muppet Show. Awesome! Animal getting exhausted to the point where he couldn't even scream. Priceless!
Watching some of his videos and seeing the sweat pouring off him and him not letting up ... wow. And his band-members? Holy cow! (Yes, I'm not mentioning his reputation as a task-master)
The Neal Peart's "Burning for Buddy" tribute pays the proper amount of respect to a man these modern dudes all respect. They know his worth.
I've got about 5 or six of his videos and about 13 CDs. I'm a fan.
An impressive modern guy I saw recently is Thomas Lang. Awesome skills (search Vic Firth site). Went out for "pop"s with him afterwards and such a nice, down-to-earth guy.
Incidentally, this is my site:
http://www.drumputer.com
As techies/programmers/drummers I hope you all appreciate it. (more features to come but it works)
by djs.vegas9
A truly amazing drummer! Such dynamics and subtlety yet he ROCKS!!! What amazing independence! Like Buddy a great technician!
I'm surprised so many of these whippersnappers know Buddy's work!
Ill have to check out your site.
I actually met and got to spend a short time talking to Buddy Rich, took his picture, and then got to see a great performance, in 1972. He knew more that most ever will know in a lifetime. I am thankful to be so lucky. I also got to see his daughter sing with him and his band. Ginger Baker is second, only to him.
onebrotherjohn@yahoo.com
by smorty71
by jdclyde
go and track down the original! :D
Sure, Dave was the better vocalist of the two, but it is still cool to hear the different versions.
Just bummed I had never even heard of Talas until after the fact. :(
Back in the 80's before the internet, we didn't hear about the big acts that would only come to Detroit, so many a cool show was missed. My boys at the age of 14 have already been to more big shows than I had by the time I had graduated high school.
Matter of fact, going to see Tesla/Skidrow/Slaughter thursday night at DTE! B-)
Too bad Slaughter hasn't added anything new in over a decade..... Oh, and I DREAD having to suffer through "signs" again, but the rest of the night will make it worth it! :D
by ontheropes
I remember listening to Buddy play on vinyl. I'd crank it up when my Mother wasn't home. Listening to him play his bass drums during a solo, without dual-action pedals, was incredible. He could hit it faster with his feet or even just one foot than I could do a riff-raff or single stick. When you'd think he was worn out he'd come back faster and harder than ever. I remember seeing him on the Johnny Carson show long before the days of VCR. I had a few records of other drummers who were good but can't remember their names. It doesn't matter anyway.
I've heard a lot of drummers and seen several drum competitions. There [i]are[/i] drummers as good as Buddy but I can't tell you their names, most of them play in an orchestra. My opinion.
Now I'm going to have to cut into my beer funds and get Buddy Rich on CD's. Care for a Colt 45? Oh wait... You'd try to shoot me with it.
What's a bassist?
by djs.vegas9
If you have to ask you'll never get it and probably don't need to know!
;-)
by oz_media
Saw Queensryche three times in 05 and twice in 06, it just aint the same. And no, OMCII is NOT part II for OMC. It's just another CD by the same name. I think even Tate has lost it, he couldn't stand up against a 55 year old Rob Halford when it comes to range. They warmed up most of the Priest tour and while Tate barely hit anyting (without practically wispering)Halford was full bellow at a riper age.
Too bad, so sad, I was a BIT of a Ryche fan and appreciated their work, even though not a big fan of the sound or their claims as pioneers. That's niether here nor there though, they just aren't doing what they used to, and while I didn't really care for most of it, I could at least appreciate the old 'Ryche.
by jdclyde
It is amazing what a difference being sober can make on a performance!
When I saw them last year, it was the best I have ever heard them sound, and everything was tight.
Tate has/had a wide range, but OMCII he doesn't sound like he is even trying. Deeply saddened over it. :(
Good news! Billy Idol is coming to the state! Never seen him, not sure how he is holding up, but for the cool factor alone, this will be a must see! :D
I saw Priest a few years back at Ozzfest, they easily stole the entire show. I was shocked honestly. Sabbath seemed almost boring after Priest tore the house down.
From what I hear the Billy Idol show should be well worth the money.
by oz_media
by oz_media
And I've seen it doe many times since. Electronic stick, height tosses with a single fill before catching it again, there's Tommy Lee who played a drum kit in his shows that would flip upseid down while suspended 40' in the air, there's Neil Peart who plays an in credibly intricate and syncopated solo while his drums rotate around him (he has a full 360 kit).
So yes, I agree Buddy was the best for his era, but there are just as talented and even more entertaining drummers over the past decade or so.
I am even thinging while he was alive but aged during the 80's. The majority of today's bands? I'm not interested; until the inudstry starts to allow consumers to choose their own music and bands play their real style, I'll stick to the Eurpean market.
Oz, while I'm not sure if your into newer music or not, one of the newer guys that's entertaining live solo wise and can play his a$$ off is Joey from Slipknot.
Yeah I know a lot of folks can't get into their music because of the screaming and all that but really Joey is an amazing drummer. Check out his drum solo from their live DVD Disasterpieces.
by oz_media
We haven't spoken much but I am in the industry myself. Not as a musician but as a manager/promoter (and part time hack producer/engineer). Yes I know of Joey, haven't met him yet, which is odd because met almost everyone on the OzzFest tour.
I actually manage metal bands, I find North american acts and get the deals in the UK or Asian market, where metal is still thundering strong and audiences listem to what they choose to, not what the media force feeds them. I am mroeo inline with older metal and newer 'classic metal' acts. Have toured with Annihilator, Priest, Maiden that kinda stuff.
Joey is pre talent, funny but anyone who wasn't into Slipknot would NEVER know it, he is just not someone that appeeals to the masses. Believe it or not, I actually find Slipknot a bit too commercial. Sure they seem like they are against the machine but actaly, much like Knickleback, they found a formula of playing shock rock (started by Cooper and carreid today by Zombie)and capitalized on it. They are a good band though, but really should be playing their own style more than such a commerical 'antiestablishment' style of metal.
I see. Have you met Corey?
I only ask because I am from Iowa (home of Knot and Stone Sour) and played in a few bands back in high school with Corey. He's a real cool guy.
by oz_media
Mr. Hart, right? I wear my shun glashesh at night? :)
Just kidding, actually Slipknot was on stage when I was hanging out backstage. I was there with a friend and Linkin Park promoter (back in '01) so I was supposed to focus on interview times and not so much 'the other bands'. I did end up getting pretty hosed with a few guys, like StaticX (freakshow but hilarious to party with).
by willben80
I'd have to say:
Bass: Pastorius, Clarke, Hamm
Drums: Gadd, Patitucci, Rich
All of them bad ass mutha f@#$%^ in their own right.
by djs.vegas9
Gee, do really qualified jazz cats that actually went to school count in this thread???
Heard Jaco's son play?
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by shanegrayson
by sterling
by djs.vegas9
I saw the band with Mile Davis as opening act at the Hollywood Bowl in the late sixties. Talk about an eclectic pairing!!!
Danko was a singular talent. Not a monster player but tasteful, the appropriate player for that group and a really neat vocalist!
by ferenc
by iprue
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by jay_el_72
Check out the Toad solo (The long one...)
I can just sit back and immerse myself any time.
by djs.vegas9
Wyman mentioned. And yes, you are!
:-D
by djs.vegas9
I met and saw Buddy Rich perform back in 1971, but I think the Greatest Drummer is Ginger Baker, of Cream.
Thank you. John W. Bradshaw
by jay_el_72
by mail_man
I see many replies for 'greatest'. I'm glad your asking for "favorites" instead. Greatest would be a tough debate that probably would never be settled. And I know there are many players that are better than my favorites. That being said:
Favorite Bassist: Phil Lesh. Not flashy, but has serious chops. I also like Lee Sklar, as mentioned in an earlier post.
Favorite Drummer: I'd have to go with Joe Morello and Jimmy Cobb. Two of the most melodic drummers I've every heard.
by dlbpdx
Oz, regarding this comment that you made "Mr. Hart, right? I wear my shun glashesh at night?"
Now that's for sure back in the day! haha but I do remember that one hit wonder.
But of course I was referring to Corey Taylor the singer of both Slipknot and Stone Sour.
by oz_media
by jamesrl
While technically more than a one hit wonder, whats he done in the last two decades....other than age?
Ok, I looked him up on wiki and found a couple of singles I recognized from the early 90s. As I was sharing a house with a music industry exec, I did listen to a lot of music, and went to many concerts and shows.
Maybe he and Gino Vanelli should team up, the "Sunglasses and Black Cars" tour.
James
by felicityw
by jcdshs
My favourite bass player for many years has been Chris Squire from YES. He plays bass like a lead guitarist and the layers he adds to YES compositions is amazing.
My favourite drummer? A bit harder. The sound Roger Taylor produced for Queen - an eching wooden floor sort of sound - was great. Technically, Carl Palmer from ELP and Bill Bruford.
From left field? Tres Cool from Green Day - fantastic drive.
by djs.vegas9
The Taylor sound probably wasn't his doing...that's studio magic.
Your choice are excellent though. Squire is hot.
by frijols
by pjfromottawa
by oz_media
by jamesrl
I had heard about Tommy Shaw branching out, but I have a hard time picturing Nugent acting as anyone but himself.
You learn something new every day.
BTW if my hearing isn't perfect, blame Nugent - I was working at the concert and low man on the team stood near the speakers. I had basic foam earplugs but.....He was LOUD.
James
by oz_media
by jamesrl
Gowan does/did. Thats one where I really liked the music in the 80s, and now, well, blah.
But Styx brings back great memories. I was the head yearbook photographer (and president of the camera club) at my high school. Every year we did a promotional slideshow to kickoff the yearbook sales drive. The slides were projected on the Gym's walls, at about 20 feet high.
The one year I spent working hard to really kick it up a notch. I led with Styx "Come Sail Away". When the teacher advisor heard it she complained bitterly that it was too loud and not appropriate. We suggested we didn't have the time to redo the whole show. Needless to say it was a big hit.
My kids love Styx!
James
It was a sight to see Jack Blades from Night Ranger on vocals and bass, Nugent and Shaw on guitar and backing vocals, and some nobody on drums. They made up D@mn Yankees back in the late 80's early 90's. Had a few sappy power ballad type songs that were pretty popular.
But yes seeing those two on stage together trading off solos was interesting. But your right Nug was by far way too loud.
by oz_media
Channel 05 has a show called People Uncut. I looked at the TV guide and it says:" People Uncut An Intimate interview with some of the highest profile personalities of our time, with a special focus on their spiritual beliefs."
HIGHEST PROFILE PERSONALITIES...
The guest tonight is Gino Vanelli! :D
by djs.vegas9
in a thread of this nature.
I just wanted to throw a few of these thoughts out there to illustrate the way most musicians I know would view the question.
There are a few universal truths regarding the subject of bassists and drummers:
1. Most regard their 'favorite' player as the 'best' player. Musicians view other musicians playing abilities differently than 'normal' folks. In case you think musicians are 'normal' even the most intelligent, grounded, normal appearing musicians aren't.
2. There are MANY variables involved in playing styles, abilities, etc. It ain't just 'chops'.
3. There is no 'best' musician in any category whether judged by style, technique, instrument played, etc. But (like you-know-what) everyone has a favorite.
4. (To Ben) as you no doubt realize, every musician that plays Rock and Roll is a frustrated or wannabe' drummer. Period.
5. Bass is the BACKBONE OF THE BAND! It's the only instrument that combines the chord structure with the tempo and 'feel' of the group or music being played. It has to be totally in sync with the drums while still keeping the 'root' of the chords being played. Other rhythm instruments, guitars and keys (when taking that role) have a certain amount of leeway and even in 'rhythm mode' still can interact with the melodic instruments as much as the bass and drums. People FEEL the bass (and drums)...that's what they dance to. If you got a fave Bassist the drummer had alot to do with it and viceversa.
6. a drummer is a bassist's best friend.
7. You can stick CRAP musicians in front of a good rhythm section and it'll sound good. Much of this post has nothing to do with the question but you may as well be aware of it anyway.
I've been a working musician for 40 years. Joined the Miami AFofM when I was 16. Mostly played bass but also alto, tenor and bari sax, flute and guitar. I've been fortunate to have played with some of the best drummers that you've never heard of(usually locally known in a number of major cities) around. I've also had occasion to 'jam' (play extemporaneously)with a number of extremely well known drummers and musicians.
Re: drummers
When I think of a favorite I think of three or four different categories of players. There are drummers that are technically excellent and drummers that are stone cold 'groove' players. Some play monster solos, some lock into the universal rhythms that permeate life. These talents are not mutually exclusive, but finding one that can do both can be a bitch. Ego gets involved and drummers that like to solo usually like to solo through the entire song.
I didn't read all the posts on this topic but I noticed one that mentioned Buddy Rich. An amazing technical drummer, HUGE ego and one of the ugliest celebs around, then or now. Face would stop a clock but he could solo like no one else. How's he compare to Louis Bellson? A better than good soloist but IMHO a much better big band drummer than Rich.
I jammed more than once with Jimi Hendrix with Buddy Miles (Them Changes) on drums. What an AWESOME Back Beat!!! A GREAT groove player. Couldn't solo his way out of a paper bag, but who cared? Listen to Booker T and the MGs to hear another great groove player. Flawless timing! Listen to some old Jazz Crusaders for a drummer that combined technical expertise and great timing. Stix Hooper, a monster!
There are also drummers that sound great when combined with the right musicians but are surprisingly limited. I played with Peter Moon before his demise. Without Entwhistle (one of my personal fave bassists) and Townshend he SUCKED!
The 'contemporary' drummer I admire most is Stewart Copeland of The Police. Amazing subtlety, amazing independence (the ability of hands and feet to go in different directions at the same time) great timing. Truly innovative and a style that combines jazz and Rock. An intelligent drummer!
I worked for a few years with Jimmy Gillian, the drummer that played on Edgar Winters 'Entrance' Album. He had the subtlety, timing and independence I speak of.
Subtlety and dynamics are two of the hallmarks of great drummers that few people (other than musicians) really notice.
Bassists I've admired include Ray Brown (who few of you have probably even HEARD of), McCartney (a truly gifted MELODIC bassist), Carol Kaye (first time I heard a bass played with a pick sound so good)(and a GIRL besides!)(heeheehee), Lee Sklar (old school player on a TON of albums), Roy Estrada from the Mothers (who were ALL excellent SCHOOLED musicians), Jaco, Mirislov (sp), McVie, Duck Dunn, the guys that play for the Eagles, Smashmouth, GreenDay, SteelyDan, Elton John, Atreyu, SOAD and bass-ically anyone that knows their axe, knows their ass from a hole in the ground and can PLAY!
I saw a guy playing bass with Bella Speck on a cable show(the banjo wizard, I'm not sure of name and spelling)that was truly gifted.
I guess the point is that if a musician has impressed you enough to be a favorite then he(or she) has done their job. They TOUCHED something in you that is largely indefinable but an integral and important part of your being. Whether through musical mayhem and madness or melodic beauty, whether they rocked your socks off or made you cry it totally validates your choice. Regardless of what others think...especially me because I think some of the players mentioned in this thread suck eggs. But then again I'm an opinionated old fart.
And whose to say that you can have a bunch of favorites?
by djs.vegas9
he can actually SING!
I think he's a crooner at heart.
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by djs.vegas9
What are you into...chances are I know their roots and influences and can recommend some good albums. Orchestral drumming is a WHOLE different thing...those guys actually go to school to learn that stuff! :-)
If you're into percussion you must love congas and timbales. Ever check out Tito Puente's stuff??? A guitar player friend of mine worked with him for awhile. Manny (on drums) and Joe Lala (congas) with the Blues Image (Ride Capitan Ride) were a great percussion duo. Both personal friends of mine...Joe played with CSN&Y for a number of years.
Hey, weren't you lookin' to buy a disco ball?
by djs.vegas9
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