Double Bass Discuss Favorite Drummers

[ack]

JP Gaster of Clutch - he has amazing chops. When I see them live, it's nearly impossible not to stare in wonderment.
Gavin Harrison (King Crimson/Porcupine Tree) and DJ Bonebrake (X) are both great...and although I loathe Rush, I think Neil Peart is an immensely talented drummer.

 

[rtav]

Neil Peart
Mike Portnoy
Gavin Harrison
Blake Richardson
Chad Wackerman
Marco Minneman

 

[P. Aaron]

Elvin Jones--rest in peace--is given.
Anyone else?

Bill Bruford is probably my all time favorite.

Stewart Copeland always stood out to me.

Plus, Charlie Watts, Ringo. The simple drummers are always reliable.

 

[P. Aaron]

2. Phil Collins. Much better drummer than singer. Rarely gets a compliment for his drum skills

For taste & tone, Phil Collins is one of my favorites.

 

[chuck norriss]

Where do I start listening to Phil Collins what album

 

[cjmodulus]

^ check out his drumming with Brand X. Pretty tight stuff IMO.

Paul Motian and Philly Joe Jones happen to be two personal favorite drummers of mine.

 

[Smallmouth_Bass]

Offhand Vinnie Colaiuta comes to mind. Dave Weckl, Denis Chambers, Will Kennedy and Dave Garibaldi are also great.

 

[odin70]

I saw Weckl last week..What a drummer! I would like to have him in my band.

 

[chuck norriss]

Neil Peart
Mike Portnoy
Gavin Harrison
Blake Richardson
Chad Wackerman
Marco Minneman

What do you think of mangini

 

[Nickbass90]

Steven Adler, the perfect drummer IMO. Straight beats, fills in the right places and the right amount of flash.

 

[mattbass6945]

some of these have already been mentioned, but.......
Jean-Paul Gaster, Clutch
Reed Mullin, Corrosion of Conformity
Henry Vasquez, Saint Vitus
Carl McGinley and Jeff Porter, Kylesa
Des Kensel, High On Fire
John Bonham, Led Zeppelin
Taylor Hawkins and Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters
Bill Ward, Black Sabbath

 

[chuck norriss]

Steven Adler, the perfect drummer IMO. Straight beats, fills in the right places and the right amount of flash.

Slash said in an interviewthey took away his toms during recording sweet child to keep it simple.

 

[David Jayne]

Another vote for Gavin Harrison. Astonishing drummer.

 

[Exploiter8]

During the 70's I started on drums. These guys stood out to me:

Ian Paice
Vinny Appice
Graeme Edge
Ringo

X8

 

[tangentmusic]

I'm a rock guy, so my fave drummers are:
Neil Peart -Rush
Bill Bruford - Yes
Alan White- Yes
Bonzo - Zep
Ian Paice - Deep Purple
Carl Palmer - ELP
Lee Kerslake- Uriah Heep
Bill Ward-Sabbath
Albert Bouchard -BOC
Ginger Baker - Cream

 

[Jeff Bonny]

So many great players listed so far that I really love. One guy who's brand of creativity really appeals to me who I'd like to play with more than anyone else is Jim Keltner.

A new favorite is Michael Jerome currently on tour with Richard Thompson. He's one of those drummers who plays with absolute fluid authority without ever completely taking over. A small kit player with tons of chops tempered by supreme taste...another guy I'd like to play with.

Hmm, I seem to be drawing a distinct line between players whose playing I really like (Colaiuta, Weckl, Chambers, Garibaldi, Gadd, Elvin, Roach, Blakey, Tony Williams, Bill Stewart etc) and players I'd like to play with. Not that I would ever pass up a chance to play with anyone great but I almost feel like with some of these guys the conversation might be a little more one sided than would be comfortable.

 

[chuck norriss]

I was driving this morning, listening to Ahmad Jamal live album But Not For Me w/ Vernel Fournier--he's on what sounds like small quiet tight kit. Micro style but man he cook at such low volume. I like that. Makes me want to take up a snare & brushes.

 

[chuck norriss]

So either dropping bombs elvin jones or slick microscopic fournier my favorites. Not in the middle.
Billy Higgins rest in peace was on a million recordings for his straight ahead style I'm not disrespecting Higgins I love him too.

 

[natw42]

Josh Freese is a stand out in terms of taste, chops and creativity. Modern day rock heavyweight on the drums.

Edit: just realized this was on the db side. He played alongside Justin Meldal Johnson on upright during NIN's 'farewell' tour. Just had to make it relevant

 

[rtav]

What do you think of mangini

Mangini is a monster... Incredible player