Greatest Drummer Ever

[Cougar Bait]

Somewhere Chris Farley is VERY proud

[flyingillini]

Danny Carey

[dodger33]

He has the headbang down!

[ronjon619]

LT.....

[JW Cash]

Buddy Rich

with Charlie Watts a distant second....

[pavyracer]

This is what happens when Yankees try to play Texans.

[Cougar Bait]

People are actually not watching the vid and voting for who they think the greatest drummer is...

Watch the vid people

[Cuse0323]

Dude is a beast, he's got one badass stare too.

[Cougar Bait]

Dude is a beast, he's got one badass stare too.

I know, I can not stop watching him...

Gets really good at about 2:12/

[adlai]

the guy at the end of the video... why are we not talking about the 'metal band' member giving the commentary at the end wearing the wife beater.

[JW Cash]

That drummer could replace Frank Beard any day of the week

And the bass player has got Dusty Hill's swagger move down perfectly....

[Arsenal]

Danny Carey

I agree. He is a great drummer.

[3PtShooter]

I caught a drummer once when I was fishing

[Illy]

Best. Drummer. EVER! Nice find CB.

[jayroy25]

.lars

[JohnGalt2341]

Neal Peart would be proud.

[eidolon]

gets pretty crazy around 4:04 also

[Boner_18]

HAHAHAH. Guy is twirling the drum stick on every beat.

[Chi_archie]

the guy from def lepard is the greatest 1 arm drummer ever in my opinion

[MC PICKS]

Tommy Lee.

[MuskiesJay]

The guy even had some Pete Townsend windmills going on pretty awesome. the is too many great drummers to ever say who is the best. But whoever says Tommy Lee, obviously had a very sheltered childhood.

[Swinging Johnson]

Cougar,

Great topic and one that mystifies me. First off, I watched the video and the drummer was fascinating and LOVED your comment below about Chris Farley. Soooo appropriate, even kind of resembled him. Now here's the question I have asked countless times. How can you tell the difference between a real good drummer and a great drummer? For instance, you take a well known drummer, guitarist, pianist, etc...and you listen to them play a song. How will they sound different than a Berklee School of Music graduate? I must confess I don't listen to a lot of new stuff and am sure I don't listen to music with the same ear and enthusiasm many do. But can you tell me if Billy Joel and Elton John were to play the same song would it sound makedly different based exclusively on their styles? If you hear a song with Pete Townshend playing and then Keith Richards (or Clapton or whomever you believe to be one of the best), would they sound markedly different?

I am just trying to be convinced that Mick Jagger would not have the same success if you put him with 3 other talented musicians. It's all about the vocals isn't it?

[PuckOff]

Neil Peart is the best drummer hands down. He doesn't rely on twirling his sticks to make himself look fancy.

[obamaismyuncle]

John Bonham* (Led Zeppelin)

[Shortstop]

Somewhere Chris Farley is VERY proud

No doubt, CB!

[MBENZ]

Sandy Nelson,old timers will know him.

[obamaismyuncle]

Neil Peart is the best drummer hands down. He doesn't rely on twirling his sticks to make himself look fancy.

Top 5 forsure..

[Swinging Johnson]

Cougar,

Great topic and one that mystifies me. First off, I watched the video and the drummer was fascinating and LOVED your comment below about Chris Farley. Soooo appropriate, even kind of resembled him. Now here's the question I have asked countless times. How can you tell the difference between a real good drummer and a great drummer? For instance, you take a well known drummer, guitarist, pianist, etc...and you listen to them play a song. How will they sound different than a Berklee School of Music graduate? I must confess I don't listen to a lot of new stuff and am sure I don't listen to music with the same ear and enthusiasm many do. But can you tell me if Billy Joel and Elton John were to play the same song would it sound makedly different based exclusively on their styles? If you hear a song with Pete Townshend playing and then Keith Richards (or Clapton or whomever you believe to be one of the best), would they sound markedly different?

I am just trying to be convinced that Mick Jagger would not have the same success if you put him with 3 other talented musicians. It's all about the vocals isn't it?

Can any of you music afficianados speak to this?

[bigsmitty]

Freaking hilarious Cougar, nice pickup-that dude was stellarly hilarious! One of the funniest parts was people writing about drummers without watching the VID! Cheers all

[Cougar Bait]

Can any of you music afficianados speak to this?

I'd say from my experience playing in about 5 different bands, the drummer can essentially make a band better. In fact, I would argue that the drums are as important as almost anything else, including lyrics. As for your actual question about putting Mick Jagger with 3 equally talented musicians I think the Rolling Stones would probably not sound like the Rolling Stones if David Gilmour or Jeff Beck were playing with him. Could they be as good or better? Maybe. Would it be the same? Of course not. That's one thing I love about music. It can only happen that way, at that time, in that moment, with those players. You can't rewrite rock and roll. It's always evolving.

I would take Ginger Baker as my drummer, if I had the choice.

On second thought, given my music styling, I'd take Dave Grohl.

[Cougar Bait]

[Swinging Johnson]

I'd say from my experience playing in about 5 different bands, the drummer can essentially make a band better. In fact, I would argue that the drums are as important as almost anything else, including lyrics. As for your actual question about putting Mick Jagger with 3 equally talented musicians I think the Rolling Stones would probably not sound like the Rolling Stones if David Gilmour or Jeff Beck were playing with him. Could they be as good or better? Maybe. Would it be the same? Of course not. That's one thing I love about music. It can only happen that way, at that time, in that moment, with those players. You can't rewrite rock and roll. It's always evolving.

I would take Ginger Baker as my drummer, if I had the choice.

On second thought, given my music styling, I'd take Dave Grohl.

Now I find your answer fascinating Cougar. I do not disagree with it because I am not educated or knowledgeable enough about music and instruments to take issue. As a matter of fact, I truly want you to be right because it's more interesting if you are. What I'm trying hard to understand Cougar is this. Each musician has a road map (meaning the sheet music if you will) that they must follow with their individual instruments. How can it be different if they are following the same musical map? Is there a video that you know of that shows 2 great guitarists or drummers or pianists doing the same song so I could hear the differences? Prob not but this is something I've often wondered.

[Cougar Bait]

Now I find your answer fascinating Cougar. I do not disagree with it because I am not educated or knowledgeable enough about music and instruments to take issue. As a matter of fact, I truly want you to be right because it's more interesting if you are. What I'm trying hard to understand Cougar is this. Each musician has a road map (meaning the sheet music if you will) that they must follow with their individual instruments. How can it be different if they are following the same musical map? Is there a video that you know of that shows 2 great guitarists or drummers or pianists doing the same song so I could hear the differences? Prob not but this is something I've often wondered.

Swinger, of course if they are playing the same thing exactly after it was written and playing off a sheet they will sound relatively similar. I am just saying AS THEY WRITE the song it will always be different when you throw different players into the mix. For instance, just because the song is in a certain key, that doesn't mean everyone will be playing what they contribute to the song the same way. In fact, it would likely always be different.

[Swinging Johnson]

Swinger, of course if they are playing the same thing exactly after it was written and playing off a sheet they will sound relatively similar. I am just saying AS THEY WRITE the song it will always be different when you throw different players into the mix. For instance, just because the song is in a certain key, that doesn't mean everyone will be playing what they contribute to the song the same way. In fact, it would likely always be different.

Ah, so it's not the way they play it but they way they write it that's more important. I get it Cougar...thanks buddy.

[Cougar Bait]

Ah, so it's not the way they play it but they way they write it that's more important. I get it Cougar...thanks buddy.

This is really more of a hang out and have a conversation type of thing...hard to really express what I am trying to say via the internet.