Best Drummer - Poll Thread
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... hee, hee; the Animal :-D
And the Animal sure was!
I cast my vote for Bonham. Is there a better drum solo than the 15-minute one in Moby Dick? I think not!
And the Animal sure was!
I cast my vote for Bonham. Is there a better drum solo than the 15-minute one in Moby Dick? I think not!
Bonham. I did not have to read any further down the list. There was absolutely no hesitation in my vote.
Here;s a little evidence for ya:
http://www.saladrecords.com/bonhamfiles.htm
Those files showed up on the InnerWebs about five years ago (yes, OF COURSE I downloaded them back then), and this thread reminds me of them. Thanks.
Here;s a little evidence for ya:
http://www.saladrecords.com/bonhamfiles.htm
Those files showed up on the InnerWebs about five years ago (yes, OF COURSE I downloaded them back then), and this thread reminds me of them. Thanks.
I'm still having a hard time deciding who to vote for (there are so many great choices!), but as long as we're talking about John Bonham, the groove from "Fool in the Rain" is fabulous.
http://www.drummerworld.com/Sound/johnbonhamdrumsalone.mp3
Yes, Bohnam was great. My second pick, probably. But how can anybody ignore Iain Pace's work on "Burn"?
Calm down, SD!
These things can never be exhaustive, which is obvious because I'm not on the list either. 
I so, so, so want to vote Animal, but that feels unfair. I'll have to think a bit longer...
For best rock drummer? (for the big band era, my fave is Louis Bellson - notice how his ride cymbal slowly keels over at the end like it's exhausted)
(for the big band era, my fave is Louis Bellson - notice how his ride cymbal slowly keels over at the end like it's exhausted)
For best rock drummer?
Lordy, Charlie, I forgot about him. Forgot about Buddy Rich too. Here's both of them in a drum battle. I'm a former drummer myself, but this stuff blows me away.
I don't like knocking someone's poll choices, but there really needs to be one for "other". If there's no way to give a nod to Charlie Watts, Carl Palmer, Billy Cobham or my personal favorite, Tony Williams, then I can't take any such poll seriously.
I really can't see how anyone can justify Neil Peart NOT being the best drummer.
Rush may not be anyone's favourite band, but his ability is light years beyond everyone on this list, except Bruford.
Rush may not be anyone's favourite band, but his ability is light years beyond everyone on this list, except Bruford.
> I really can't see how anyone can justify Neil Peart NOT being the best drummer.
The difference between Bonham and Peart is that Bonham played for the song, not the other way around. Note that I don't underestimate Peart's immense talent and technique; Rush has endured longer than Led Zep and went in many more directions musically. But having to choose between the original and a fantastic me-too, I'd always choose the original.
-cb
The difference between Bonham and Peart is that Bonham played for the song, not the other way around. Note that I don't underestimate Peart's immense talent and technique; Rush has endured longer than Led Zep and went in many more directions musically. But having to choose between the original and a fantastic me-too, I'd always choose the original.
-cb
I saw Iain Paice in concert with Deep Purple... I can't freakin' believe he didn't make it here...
... in fairness, the OP had a preliminary thread where members could nominate drummers. This poll was based on the nominations there. So any oversights could have been avoided by participation there. Perhaps that thread should have stayed up longer, though?
But since that's over and done, this poll should be accepted as is and be voted on one way or the other. An "other" category might be good for future polls, but since it ain't my poll I'll let the OP decide on that. It's mostly for fun anyway
But since that's over and done, this poll should be accepted as is and be voted on one way or the other. An "other" category might be good for future polls, but since it ain't my poll I'll let the OP decide on that. It's mostly for fun anyway
I'll second that as a nomination, definitely... Still will pick Iain Pace over him, though...
I have to agree. Peart is technically brilliant and I always enjoy his playing, but the majority of Rush songs are jam-packed with intricate fills and odd time signature stuff and it can get a bit overwhelming after a while. As good as he is, I don't find his playing to be as wide ranging as some of the other drummers mentioned here.