Sean Posted January 18, 2008 Posted January 18, 2008 (edited) If you could have an hour jamming with any drummer alive or dead who would it be? Stewart Copeland for me but I'm sure he get bored of me staring mouth wide open after a while! I was mezmerised by his drumming from the first time I heard message in a bottle when it was first released in 1979 and I think it was his drumming that first made me aware of bass playing which in turn made me aware of what the guitar did. Then in 1981 there was this documentary on TV about The Police in Montserrat and that was the moment that I decided I want to play an instrument. I was never going to be able to play the drums, I still just can't physically get it and so I bought a bass... If he didn't wanna play I'd have to go for Neil Peart - but only as long as he let me wear his hat. Edited January 18, 2008 by Sean Quote
jwbassman Posted January 18, 2008 Posted January 18, 2008 Jeff Hamilton for me - he has awesome feel, I'll never be John Clayton but it would be a joyous experience Quote
Tee Posted January 18, 2008 Posted January 18, 2008 Dead - John Bonham Alive - Stephen Perkins or Jon Theodore Quote
Dood Posted January 18, 2008 Posted January 18, 2008 One? NO FAIR!!! Thats really difficult! ok, if I list one or two, can I give reasons? Roger Taylor. I grew up listening to Queen and John Deacon is a hero pf mine, I guess I'd love to play bass with Roger and Brian. Bonzo - well.. really need to give a reason? What a monster of the kit! Thomas Lang - I want him to play in my band!!!! I think he'd be perfect! Thomas is almost a machine. His limb independence is almost scarey! Mike Portnoy - I love DT. A huge influence on me, as I really love melody in my prog metal. Dan Foord - Well, you'd have to, wouldn't you! Dan plays for a band called Sikth and I really do love his style of playing. Intense and very lively, which adds energy to the band's music. Not just 'a drummer'. Chad Smith (away from chilis) - His playing with his 'bro' Glenn Hughes is absolutely awesome! Check out Hughes' 'Soul Mover' - There is so much groove in Chad's playing. I met both the guys up in Norwich a year or so ago and I think a bit of their amazing mojo rubbed off on me! Yep, thats about it! Quote
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted January 18, 2008 Posted January 18, 2008 Howard Grimes - what a laidback solid groove Quote
NickThomas Posted January 18, 2008 Posted January 18, 2008 Thats an easy question . Steve Gadd. Didn't even have to think about that one lol Quote
Stu-khag Posted January 18, 2008 Posted January 18, 2008 (edited) Some great drummers mentioned Mine would be Seb Rochford... He's playing in Polar Bear. or Ginger Baker (especially the hawkwind stuff) keep hearing Seb on a few different things lately although if you'd ask me next week I'd probably give another answer. Edited January 18, 2008 by Stu-khag Quote
onehappybunny Posted January 18, 2008 Posted January 18, 2008 Alive - Matt Helders from the Artic Monkeys is a fabulous drummer. Awesome intro to Brianstorm Quote
gypsymoth Posted January 18, 2008 Posted January 18, 2008 Carmine Appice. quite a few others, but he has it all - and I've seen him fill Bonhams chair for How Many More Times. Quote
wateroftyne Posted January 18, 2008 Posted January 18, 2008 Well, I'm lucky enough to be in a band with my all-time favourite drummer so... I guess he doesn't count. Apart from him, it would be [url="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=11Y987Uf1wY"]Levon Helm [/url] and John Bonham. Quote
mikeh Posted January 18, 2008 Posted January 18, 2008 [quote name='NickThomas' post='123100' date='Jan 18 2008, 08:27 PM']Thats an easy question . Steve Gadd. Didn't even have to think about that one lol[/quote] +1000 Steve's was the first name that came to mind... Quote
Guest Posted January 18, 2008 Posted January 18, 2008 Benny Benjamin and "Pistol" Allen although i think they might find my playing a little lacking Quote
markytbass Posted January 18, 2008 Posted January 18, 2008 Either Alan(reni)Wren or Rick Buckler. Quote
NickThomas Posted January 18, 2008 Posted January 18, 2008 [quote name='mikeh' post='123123' date='Jan 18 2008, 08:53 PM']+1000 Steve's was the first name that came to mind...[/quote] Too right! ... second name that came to mind was Jeff Porcaro . Rip. Quote
mikeh Posted January 18, 2008 Posted January 18, 2008 [quote name='NickThomas' post='123157' date='Jan 18 2008, 10:08 PM']Too right! ... second name that came to mind was Jeff Porcaro . Rip.[/quote] Ah Quality, fine taste my friend. Quote
Hamster Posted January 18, 2008 Posted January 18, 2008 Ooooo lots and lots But I'll go with Ian Paice. Hamster Quote
99ster Posted January 19, 2008 Posted January 19, 2008 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='123118' date='Jan 18 2008, 08:45 PM']Well, I'm lucky enough to be in a band with my all-time favourite drummer so... I guess he doesn't count. Apart from him, it would be [url="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=11Y987Uf1wY"]Levon Helm [/url] and John Bonham.[/quote] +1 Levon - yeah! He's awesome (& Danko - what a great bass player!)... Quote
Clydefrog Posted January 19, 2008 Posted January 19, 2008 (edited) Carter Beauford Edited January 19, 2008 by Clydefrog Quote
Danbass7 Posted January 19, 2008 Posted January 19, 2008 (edited) Mike Portnoy. Edited January 19, 2008 by Danbass7 Quote
CPBass Posted January 19, 2008 Posted January 19, 2008 Mr John Henry Bonham Mr Terry Bozzio Herb (Primus) Nice trio. That would be a good good day! Quote
Thunderthumbs Posted January 19, 2008 Posted January 19, 2008 Past - Buddy Rich Present - Vinnie Colaiuta Quote
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