Best Drummers......

Can't believe Don Henley hasn't been mentioned yet.

 

Karen Carpenter

(Pound-for-pound, the best)

 

White Stripes chick whose name escapes me.

 

Bill Bruford

 

See, I consider that equally important as how technically great a drummer is. And Ringo, IMO, fit his role in his particular band better than anyone else, by far. He was perfect, in that sense. Same with Weinberg, who was an integral part of the ESB.

So while Peart might be technically the greatest drummer alive, he didn't fit his role very well ... because his band sucks. ;D

 

It must have been Fred. The last time I saw DRR was 1990 or '91. They were playing at Club Clearview and released the show as a live album.

I've heard of Cowboy Mouth though I don't think I've ever heard them. Are they worth checking out?

 

Steve Gadd - for his work on Steely Dan's Aja album and other memorable turns.

 

No, but they should have.

Absolutely insane live, ?uestlove

 

I second the nomination for Bill Berry. Wish he'd quit farming and join the band again.

 

One name that hasn't been mentioned:

Dave Garibaldi -- Tower of Power. He makes incredibly complicated grooves sound tight and simple.

 

Cowboy Mouth is outstanding live. Fred's a trip, man. Just wish they'd make it out west more often. But I understand why they prefer to stay near N'awlins with all the work they do there.

 

I completely disagree. It if were all about technical proficiency, then why listen to any rock music at all? I would say that a majority of rock musicians are average at best at what they do, in terms of playing an instrument. It's about groove and feel.

As a drummer, I can appreciate Peter's contribution. Again, his drumming on ALIVE is pretty good. And even more importantly, it got me to think about giving drumming a try. I liked the way it sounded. Of course, I learned real fast that his drumming wasn't particularly hard. But it was different. Peter didn't follow the bass line as most drummers usually do. I thought that was interesting. I am in my 30s and I still find myself once in awhile as I'm driving just doing the classic fills to 100,000 Years from ALIVE on my steering wheel. Same thing with Bonzo's Moby Dick or Stewart Copeland's Wrapped Around Your Finger. It's about what grabs you.

Now I do agree with you that Peter's drumming is horseshit now. No question.