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Who like drum solos?
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Hopkins
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Drums just like bass, I prefer fills not solos. If you must do a solo keep it short and sweet. Of course there are exceptions to this rule, Carter Beauford can solo anytime he wants and I will take no exception.
IMHO, generally speaking, they can be superfluous and there was a period in rock music when they were trendy and gratuitous, especially live. You had drummers who were kind of basic time keepers yet felt obligated to attempt a solo, and I'd be tempted to go to the concession stand.
But a few drummers can really stand out and do something not only rhythmic, but make a musical statement and engage the listener. You know who I'm talking about.
The same applies to bass players.
But a few drummers can really stand out and do something not only rhythmic, but make a musical statement and engage the listener. You know who I'm talking about.
The same applies to bass players.
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I don't care which instrument it is - guitar, bass, keys, sax, drums, etc. - I always like solos most when the band doesn't completely drop out and continues to provide a backing context for the soloist.
I like them when they keep time and stay within the feel of the song, and usually go for no more than 32 bars. There's an excellent Dennis Chambers solo in the "Josie" on "Alive In America" that is a good mark of how far I want a drum solo to stretch and still be awesome.
I'm not as big a fan of the epic Neil Peart solos as I once was.
I'm not as big a fan of the epic Neil Peart solos as I once was.
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Toward the end of Tony William's life, while he was still at peak, muscular power, I heard him with a sizzling sextet (including Mulgrew Miller on piano) at a club in Toronto. TW played four solos that night. The first was snare only. The second only toms. The third cymbals only. The fourth the entire kit. It was uttterly mind-blowing.
Growing up listening to kiss. I always loved Peter criss' from alive 1. I know it was pieced together from different shows, but I've always loved it
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Although ... given the choice between [random TerriBad thing] and listening to a Cubby drum solo on The Mickey Mouse Club, I'd probably prefer [random TerriBad thing].
You're listening to terrible music and terrible bassists if you really believe that.
my friend put out an album length drum solo on CD and it is super good. dude go's from traps to hand drums and back without a glitch. sounds like multiple players with overdubs!
if i didn't know him i would've never believed it. all he does is get stoned and practice, lol.
