Mollyxyloto Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 I don't know how you could OFFICIALLY say who the greatest drummer ever to have lived is, but in your opinion who is the best? You could post just a single name, a list, or why if you wanted. In my opinion, Keith Moon (RIP) will always be one of the greats. Keith Moon was the drummer for The Who until he died of an overdose in 1978. Will Champion from Coldplay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reilly Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Will Champion, he just doesn't show off. Watch him play The Scientist and you can see a man aching with frustration to slam into a drum solo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 I saw this on Buzzfeed yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarningSign42 Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 John Bonham was pretty amazing. And Mr. Will Champion of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny and the cake Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Travis from blink, Dave Grohl... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yzachris Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Charlie Watts, and Will C :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollyxyloto Posted July 28, 2013 Author Share Posted July 28, 2013 this[/url] on Buzzfeed yesterday. This is opening a blank page for me :huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 This is opening a blank page for me :huh: Try again : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollyxyloto Posted July 28, 2013 Author Share Posted July 28, 2013 Try again : ) Working now : ), Moon at second :nod:, personally I'd've put him at #1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coeurli Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 My dad :nod: My dad used to play drums when he was a teenager (in the 60s). His name is Géry and his brother Thomas used to play...some other instrument and my dad's drum kit had the cartoons characters Tom & Jerry on it :lol: Okay no I don't know enough bands well enough to actually think and make up my mind on this. The Coldplay fan in me is screaming Will Champion of course. :nod: Thinking about it, do you know if Will has ever said who he thinks is the greatest drummer ? I'm guessing he's been asked that a lot, hasn't he ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny and the cake Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 My dad :nod: My dad used to play drums when he was a teenager (in the 60s). His name is Géry and his brother Thomas used to play...some other instrument and my dad's drum kit had the cartoons characters Tom & Jerry on it :lol: Okay no I don't know enough bands well enough to actually think and make up my mind on this. The Coldplay fan in me is screaming Will Champion of course. :nod: Thinking about it, do you know if Will has ever said who he thinks is the greatest drummer ? I'm guessing he's been asked that a lot, hasn't he ? Yes and for him is Dave Grohl :dazzled: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Rez Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Neil Peart, in my opinion. :nod: nuff said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MosesTheMarshmallow Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Will Champion is the best singer of a drummer, but similarly, I'm a huge fan of Roger Taylor of Queen who has a fantastic rock and roll voice. Coldplay is a lot like Queen where we often give the most credit to Chris/Freddie Mercury, but really, it's the drummer (Will/Roger) who does 99% of the work. :lol: [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLna2-tjQvs]Queen Killer Queen & I'm in Love With My Car (Live Rock Montreal HD) - YouTube[/ame] I don't know a lot of old drummers well enough to evaluate them side by side, so here's a recent one: Chris Sharrock of Oasis/Beady Eye: [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZF9qDv-nXQ]Oasis - Shock Of The Lightning - One Of The Best Versions !!! // EPIC - YouTube[/ame] 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny and the cake Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 By the wasy Bonham is one of the greatest and my favourite drummer :kiss: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aschall Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 nuff said. lol i'm biased Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmuckers Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 We all know its this guy... [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8aGlOj2VFo]Animal Super Drum Solo - YouTube[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Bauer Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Will Champion is a good drummer but he's by no means one of the best of all time. I would say Darren King from Mutemath is definitely up there though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny and the cake Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Poor Will, all he wanted to do was drumming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FilipLP Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Chad from RHCP is the one I enjoy the most. Rob from Linkin Park has been playing perfectly on their last 2 albums too. Anyway those two I really like. Dom from Muse too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NumbersGirl Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Dave Grohl's up there. I'd also have to go with the likes of Don Henley and Phil Collins, mostly from the aspect of their all-around talent. It seems like it would be incredibly difficult to be the lead singer whilst doing all that drumming. It is completely different from playing guitar or piano whilst being lead singer; you have to keep a level singing voice while pounding away, plus you're essentially leading everybody else in the band by keeping everything in line with the beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisaw23 Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Let's not forget about Stewart Copeland (The Police) ~ he's amazing! The fact that Will is a multi-instrumentalist and started playing the drums later is a testament to skill ~ he's up there, no doubt! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Not the greatest drummer ever but this is so awesome :wacky: [ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xueCCyZ5V8[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollyxyloto Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share Posted July 30, 2013 ^how did I forget Clem Burke?! I love Blondie and he is a fantastic drummer, love him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hulsey Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Matt Helders of Arctic Monkeys anyone? Very underrated drummer! Incredible speed and power in order to play killer fills. [ame= ] [/ame] [ame= ] [/ame] Also demonstrates that less is indeed more, by holding back on certain to give them that certain feel. [ame= ] [/ame] His name isn't thrown around that much when it comes to discussions regarding drummers, which I find strange. I myself am a drummer, and find him to be a huge influence in my playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Final Track Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 I'm not a big fan of the Police, but Stewart Copeland is amazing. My favorite drummer would be Bryan Devendorf of The National, who really adds so much their sound. The best of all time on the other hand would most likely be a jazz drummer, maybe Elvin Jones or someone from that era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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