Another drummer appreciation thread (1 Viewer)

[woohoosaint]

I was fortunate enough to take drum lessons from one for the best teachers in the city when I was in high school and college, Ray Fransen. There was a surprise celebration for the 40th anniversary of his drum shop in Kenner at South Port Hall. These are all drummers that had a relationship with Ray, whether it was as a student or business association. There's a few notable drummers that attended, Guy Gelso from Zebra, Stanton Moore from Galatic, and Johnny Vidacovich, famous NO drummer who plays with Astral Project. I'm the fourth guy from the left, Ray is in the middle.

That's my old high school friend, Tommy Buckley (Soilent Green/Crowbar) all the way on the left (front row)
He's such a great drummer.

 

[sonicboom]

I never really understood Rush, but they have their own unique sound.

Mix Grateful Dead with Black Sabbath, creates Rush?!?!

Do Rush fans do acid? I don't know...

 

[sonicboom]

Not really of a fan of his music, but his drumming does have something special about it.

 

[sfidc3]

Not really of a fan of his music, but his drumming does have something special about it.

As a huge fan of early Genesis, I wish he would have mostly stayed behind the drum kit.....

 

[sonicboom]

As a huge fan of early Genesis, I wish he would have mostly stayed behind the drum kit.....

What's your favorite song by Genesis?

Really good drumming!

 

[Devildog]

What's your favorite song by Genesis?

Really good drumming!

In the later iteration of Genesis, Chester Thompson was their drummer most of the time.

 

[sfidc3]

What's your favorite song by Genesis?

Really good drumming!

My favorite? That's tough.....I would say Suppers Ready or Firth of Fifth or Musical Box, or anything off of Lamb Lies down on Broadway.....favorite drum song would probably be The Cage (off of Lamb).....

In the later iteration of Genesis, Chester Thompson was their drummer most of the time.

Yup, a mostly jazz guy from Weather Report, he also played with Zappa (if there is any question about his technical ability), dude is an absolute beast.....if memory serves Collins still did the studio drumming and Chester was their live/concert guy....

 

[sonicboom]

Machine Gun Kelly (Alex Pelletier)

 

[BarBar]

I just realized I never added a drummer to the discussion. My favorite all time drummer is Jimmy Chamberlain of the Smashing Pumpkins. A trained jazz drummer who really understands how to propel a song forward. Plus his sense of dynamics and snare work are both top notch.

 

[sonicboom]

I just realized I never added a drummer to the discussion. My favorite all time drummer is Jimmy Chamberlain of the Smashing Pumpkins. A trained jazz drummer who really understands how to propel a song forward. Plus his sense of dynamics and snare work are both top notch.

I like the Rhinoceros song!



Stewart Copeland

 

[sonicboom]

Mars Volta drummer Linda, can play. She gives her impression on a Rush song...

 

[sfidc3]

Mars Volta drummer Linda, can play. She gives her impression on a Rush song...

She's very good, I've seen clips of her before....I bet she has listened to Rush more frequently after that....Peart was an all time great.....probably the most influential drummer of his time.....

 

[sonicboom]

Phil Collins needs another mention. He is super smooth.