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Who is the "most watchable" drummer?
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I really enjoy a lot of the Drumeo videos where they have someone play their version of another song they (claim they) never heard.
In that series, you see some really fun stuff. But it brings to mind Stewart Copeland first for me. He's amazing to watch and hear in action.
Dennis Chambers figuring out Tool is unreal.
But personally, many years ago I was working at GC and met this guy who was in for the Drum-Off. His name is Chris Coleman. He was this super cool guy, so friendly, and I got to jam with him in the drum department before the event.
The effortless way he sat at that kit and just OWNED it in a manner like it was just breathing to him was fascinating to me.
He went on to win the store contest, then eventually the national one. It was awesome!
In that series, you see some really fun stuff. But it brings to mind Stewart Copeland first for me. He's amazing to watch and hear in action.
Dennis Chambers figuring out Tool is unreal.
But personally, many years ago I was working at GC and met this guy who was in for the Drum-Off. His name is Chris Coleman. He was this super cool guy, so friendly, and I got to jam with him in the drum department before the event.
The effortless way he sat at that kit and just OWNED it in a manner like it was just breathing to him was fascinating to me.
He went on to win the store contest, then eventually the national one. It was awesome!
Recently saw Jeff Tweedy on tour and was fascinated to watch Spencer on drums. The kid’s so dang lanky and laid-back, I wasn’t sure his long arms would make it to the drums in time! (Spoiler alert: They did. He’s got chops.)
And since this is TB, a shout to Sima Cunningham, who killed it on bass and backing vocals *after* doing a great singer/songwriter set on guitar as the opening act.
And since this is TB, a shout to Sima Cunningham, who killed it on bass and backing vocals *after* doing a great singer/songwriter set on guitar as the opening act.
I always find claims of "They never heard it" dubious at best, no matter the instrument!
Was gonna post this.
I also enjoy watching Stewart Copeland, even when he's not drumming and just rambling
I agree. I particularly dislike random flailing in drum solos and I can live without machine-gunned slappy-sounding kicks.
Generally I agree - more accurate for a lot of them would be "never listened to properly".
Age can come into it. I have to remind myself that Michael Jackson is to my son what Elvis Presley was to me (including the untimely demise). The more frightening parallel is The Police in the 70s and Bing Crosby in the 40s!
as a kid, i loved watching terry bozzio, neil peart, tony williams.
these days, i'm really diggin adam deitch, alan hertz, nate smith, and benny greb, and the list goes on....
too many amazing options to choose from!
oh, and Joe Russo is like a human version of Animal from the muppets.
these days, i'm really diggin adam deitch, alan hertz, nate smith, and benny greb, and the list goes on....
too many amazing options to choose from!
oh, and Joe Russo is like a human version of Animal from the muppets.
in direct "competition" Chick Webb and his band beat Gene and his band (Bennie Goodman) 11 May 1937 Savoy Ballroom, according to people who were there (and Goodman himself).
my answer to the question is Elvin Jones. I attended a seminar with him at Berklee, felt like I was walking on the ceiling after that from the energy.
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