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Re: The Best Drummer

trulivin — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:27:34 -0000

Sorry guys. I know how you like the old school drummers. But Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan from Avenged Sevenfold blows anybody away. He's got everything down to a "T". Melody and style! Tell me if you don't agree. Cause if you don't, you're fuckin stoned!!!!

Re: The Best Drummer

RYAN — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 07:26:57 -0000

Danny Carey owns all. No one can come close to the power and talent that he has. I would love to see Dave Weckl playing any one of TOOLs songs holding a drumstick like that. hahaha. give me a break. and don't comment on my comment if you haven't seen tool live because you know jack sh!t.

Re: The Best Drummer

Adam — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 17:35:02 -0000

Buddy Rich
Art Blakey
Jeff "Tain" Watts
Chuck Webb

I got to see Buddy Rich live back in the 80s. My ears still hurt.

Re: The Best Drummer

Eddie — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 16:39:49 -0000

Have u heard Thomas Lang or Terry Bozzio? I think they play better tan weckl.. i like dave weckl too i went to his clinic last year and was pretty amazing but i just think that he cant compare to Lang or Bozzio

Re: The Best Drummer

Derek — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 19:58:13 -0000

While Dave Weckl is technically very good at drums, my personal feeling is that technical ability is only a portion of what makes drummers good, especially in situations when playing with other people.

My personal favorite is Jaki Liebezeit.

Re: The Best Drummer

Daniel Miessler — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 11:38:44 -0000

Dude, Neil Peart is nothing compared to Dave Weckl. Attack yourself. I'll tell you when to stop.

Re: The Best Drummer

Steven G. Harms — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 11:12:38 -0000

No one touches Neil Peart. That's un-American....er, Canadian.

Although a lot of my friends like Terry Bozzio.

Re: The Best Drummer

Maxo — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 22:17:25 -0000

I dunno man. I only give that mullet a 5.

Re: The Best Drummer

Daniel Miessler — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 19:38:57 -0000

@Verge

Damn. Dennis Chambers is sick. He's up towards the very top.

Re: The Best Drummer

Daniel Miessler — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 19:22:38 -0000

@Robby

Ok, I just watched like 5 of his videos. This guy is not even in the same league as far as technique is concerned. Power? Style? Those are different and they come down to personal preference. I personally love this guy and have been listening to Dream Theater since the 80's, but as far as pure technical ability, no comparison.

Re: The Best Drummer

geetarista — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 14:59:23 -0000

Sorry Daniel, but I'm going to have to disagree. This guy was pretty good, but I don't think he comes close to Mike Portnoy. Portnoy has the speed, the style, and an awesome personality that makes him stand out from the rest. This guy might do a nice drum solo in a little studio for a little interview, but can he play like mad for three hours straight and entertain you like Portnoy? I doubt it. He barely had my attention throughout the video and I only kept watching to see if it got better... :)

Re: The Best Drummer

Chris — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 12:24:50 -0000

Well, I'm just going to have to throw Danny Carey's name in the hat, although youtube doesn't have any really GOOD videos of him playing...

http://www.youtube.com/watc...

Re: The Best Drummer

verge — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:09:25 -0000

how about.... as sick? :P my vote? dennis chambers
http://youtube.com/watch?v=...

Re: The Best Drummer

Dave — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 23:55:05 -0000

With that hair.. he's got my vote.