Maude Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 I'll have to second Keith Moon, just for the sheer craziness of it all. Also Stephen Morris for the raw energy and Boris Williams because he's just a great drummer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 I'm surprised (and not a little hurt...) that my name has not yet been mentioned. ... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killed_by_Death Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Crazy people are SO creative: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 (edited) It's a long list, including Levon Helm, Zigaboo Modeliste, Jim Keltner, Steve Gadd, Ginger Baker, Jeffrey Jellybean Alexander, Al Jackson, Nikki Glaspie, Mick Fleetwood, Richie Hayward, Stanton Moore and Howard Lee Grimes. Fabulous drummers I did get to play with, Micky Waller, Glen LeFleur, Henry Spinetti, Graham Walker and for 2 songs, Kenny Jones. Edited February 15, 2021 by chris_b 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meterman Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Dad3353 said: I'm surprised (and not a little hurt...) that my name has not yet been mentioned. ... Make the trip South again Douglas and I’ll set up my drums for you mate. I’ll even make the tea 😂 Paiste Formula 602’s? 1971 Ludwig Acrolite snare etc? Hello, honky tonks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolo Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Gene Hoglan, the Atomic Clock! I'm nowhere near his league though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Far too many to choose from. In the interest of picking a few names that haven’t already been mentioned: Phil Collins, Chester Thompson, Chad Wackerman or Jean-Paul Gaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 8 hours ago, Drax said: Would have loved to play with Pierre Moerlen Good call 👍 he was a friend of my mum's back in the day. I would have loved to have played with Duris Maxwell, the drummer on Devin Townsend's Ki. Sadly died in November. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Browning Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Great question. Roger Taylor (Queen should use me as their bass player anyway 🙂 ) and I've always been a huge fan of Jeff Rich (from his days in Stretch). Some great names already. I think Simon Phillips would be good and Gerry Brown (played with Stevie Wonder). Here's Gerry Brown - if you can tear your eyes away from the backing singers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chezz55 Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 David Garibaldi - Tower of Power and Joe Morello - Dave Brubeck Quartet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 57 minutes ago, BreadBin said: Good call 👍 he was a friend of my mum's back in the day. How brilliant. Would love to hear more about that. Really tragic he’s no longer around, was no age and still playing in his prime.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 The two drummers in my main two bands are both exceptional - one is Chris who played with Mega City Four in the 90s so spent 10yrs at pro level. They are both such a pleasure to play with that I don't fantasise about other drummers now. I feel very lucky. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyJ Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Martin Lopez, formerly of Opeth and now in SOEN. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMoon Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 John Hartman and Michael Hossack, as a pair. Doobie heaven!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steantval Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Simon Kirke. As I know most of the Free songs down to a tee, I would feel very comfortable getting up on stage with him doing the songs from his early days, it would be an absolute dream. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Smalls Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Dennis Chambers.... Funky, musical and expressive! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Jean-Paul Gaster of Clutch and Ben Koller of Converge and every hardcore band in the world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 (edited) Manu Katché, Stewart Copeland, Jeff Porcaro, Steve Gadd, Tom Brectlein. Probably in that order too. However, I’ve had the privilege to work with a drummer for the last decade or so, who we refer to as Mr Clock. On top of which, he is more than capable of channeling the aforementioned names rather nicely. Undoubtedly, made me a better bass player. Edited February 15, 2021 by ezbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Drax said: How brilliant. Would love to hear more about that. Really tragic he’s no longer around, was no age and still playing in his prime.. I'll send a PM later 👍 He was an amazing musician - Downwind (the album) was one of the soundtracks to my youth and had a definite influence on my playing style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Cat Burrito said: The two drummers in my main two bands are both exceptional - one is Chris who played with Mega City Four in the 90s so spent 10yrs at pro level. They are both such a pleasure to play with that I don't fantasise about other drummers now. I feel very lucky. My old band did a good few gigs with MC4. Don’t think they particularly liked us though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JottoSW1 Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 39 minutes ago, BreadBin said: I'll send a PM later 👍 He was an amazing musician - Downwind (the album) was one of the soundtracks to my youth and had a definite influence on my playing style. Moerlen was extraordinary. The 2 "Gong" Albums with Allan Holdsworth and Francois Moze (bass) are timeless masterpieces Gazeuse and Expresso II. Both available on CD👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Roger Pope (RIP) or S. Copeland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kendall Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Doktor Avalanche for me. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40hz Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 (edited) Derrick McKenzie of Jamiroquai and Tony Thompson of Chic. My sort of drummers in that they just lay it down with huge gravity, absolute groove and no messiness. Never interfering with the pulse of the song. No distracting fills constantly, just pure rhythm. Edited February 15, 2021 by 40hz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thodrik Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Lars Ulrich, great song writer and a better drummer than he gets credit for. It could also do great things for my bank account. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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