The Admiral Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 I was listening to The Wizard by Sabbath in my wife's car on Friday, and on the great sound system it has, it really brought out the drums. It made me realise that Bill Ward is a much underrated contributor to the sound of those earlier albums, and how great it would be to play with him. I then began musing about who else falls into that category of being perhaps slightly overlooked in terms of their contribution to the band, but whom it would be fantastic to play with. Any offers on a Top 3? I'd go for - Bill Ward, Levon Helm and Brian Downey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 (edited) John Robinson, Ricky Lawson (who is sadly very unwell) Carlos Vega (who is sadly very dead) I might have to update 'Drummers' soon in my contact book. To be honest three is not enough for me, so many great Drummers out there. Edited December 22, 2013 by lowdown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudewheresmybass Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Bill ward Chad smith Tommy aldridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scalpy Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 How do you narrow it down? At this precise moment... Any of the James Brown drummers- you choose! Steve Gorman (Black Crowes) Ringo (would always figure) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah Deere Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Tim Alexander Joey Castillo Keith Moon (just to see what it was like) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Simon Kirke Stewart Copeland Tony Thompson Perhaps not underrated, but certainly overshadowed by other members of their respective bands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 I couldn't give you a definite top 3, but here's 3 that I'd live to have a jam with... JoJo Mayer Chad Smith Cobus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterfire666 Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 (edited) Tim 'Herb' Alexander Kai Hahto & Nicko Mcbrain again - already done that one, awesome experience :^) Edited December 22, 2013 by winterfire666 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 (edited) In no particular order.... Dennis Chambers Omar Hakim John Blackwell Carter Beauford Joe Travers Edited December 22, 2013 by steve-bbb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebass84 Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Gavin Harrison Craig Blundell Mike Portnoy I might have a slight thing for Prog drummers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Number one would be Jean-Paul from Clutch, so much groove and feel, but still rocks it. Also, Danny Carey from Tool to push my non-4/4 playing and Chris Erlandson from Arch Enemy for full on death metal fury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Been lucky enough to play with a few name drummers and 1 or 2 were/are very special. One of the best things about that is that you get a take on 'real' talent..IMO and what it takes to get to the top. So, if these guys are any indication of the talent that you need to have, then that would make my list massive... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 All the Steves, Steve Jordan, Steve Ferrone, Steve Gadd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 All the drummers I like wouldn't want to play with me but these are they. Matt Abts (Govt Mule) Manu Katche' Van Romaine (Steve Morse band) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzodog Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Obvious choice but for me it would have to be Bill Ward John Bonzo Bonham Keith Moon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 (edited) Mick Fleetwood Laval Belle Eddie Christmas Edited December 22, 2013 by chris_b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johngh Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 For me it would have to be Neil Peart Mike Portnoy Brian Downey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel36 Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Ash Soan Chris Sharrock Bernard Purdie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Jim Keltner Dave Mattacks Dave Weckl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 If we're going to ignore the overlooked part of the OP, then: Manu Katche David Garibaldi Jeff Porcaro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowender Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Agree about Ward and the Wizard. Wonderful. Though I'm not sure that style would fit a modern context. Agree about Chad Smith. Not the biggest RHCP fan or even Flea, but the guy can groove like a mofo. I don't like death metal but some of the drummers are amazing. I do a lot of recording where I play both bass and drums so that's very satisfying. The only problem is I tend to fill in the same places, so sometimes the bassist and drummer get in each other's way. lol Gotta watch that. : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japhet Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 David Garibaldi Gene Lake Bnrd Purdie would do for starters! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtcat Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Played with Craig Blundell, Gregg Bisonette, Steve White and Ian Matthews earlier this year. All we're awesome and really nice guys but what stood out most was just how hard they hit stuff. Snare skin resembled the surface of the moon after Gregg Bisonette had been on the kit. I'd love to play with Matt Sorum tho as I grew up on a diet of GNR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarebear68 Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Stewart Copeland Steve Jansen Roger Taylor (Duran) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 We played our last gig with our current drummer last night so this is a fantasy wish-list for a replacement! Gavin Harrison Mark Brzezicki Danny Carey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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