Re: The "Drummer" thread (drummers who have influenced you)
Hey Y'all,
Here's my list in order of when they started influencing me:
1) Buddy Rich - First saw him on "The Tonight Show" when I was about
10 years old. OMG!! I was speechless with a dropped jaw. IMHO The GREATEST drummer to ever live!
2) John Bonham - Didn't hear much Led Zeppelin until I was about 12 or
13. But when I did. WOW! That bass foot just floored me!
3) Neil Peart - First song I heard from Rush was "The Spirit Of Radio"
That's when I really got into them. Then "Moving Pictures" came
out and that was it. Hooked on drums forever! "The Professor" - How appropriate!
4) Steve Gadd - First heard him with Paul Simon. Was so amazed
that I researced every recording he had done. Just an amazing style
and impeccable timing! Nice...
5) Dave Weckl - Kept hearing his name mentioned. Got curious about
him and "looked" him up. Been lovin' him ever since!
6) Steve Smith - I liked Journey but never realized how much Steve
had evolved into such an incredible, all-around percussionist. So
much more than just a "rock" drummer! Cool...
7) Vinnie Colaiuta - Wherever I go, Vinnie is being talked, written, and
raved about. I can certaintly see AND hear why. His style of
playing is just so ahead of itself! Whew... Amazing!
And I like some modern drummers as well. Such as Jo Jo Mayer, Marco Minneman, Thomas Lang, Benny Greb, Akira Jimbo, Mike Portnoy, and Manu Katche.
Some honorable mentions: Ian Paice, Simon Phillips, Stewart Copeland, Carl Palmer,
Louis Bellson, Tony Williams, Keith Moon, Billy Cobham,
Kenny Aronoff, Ed Shaughnessy, Virgil Donati, Jeff Porcaro,
Mitch Mitchell, Terry Bozzio, Carmine Appice, Ginger Baker,
Tommy Aldridge, Bill Bruford, etc... Wheww...
There's some I've forgotten, but they know who they are! And I guess you can say I like alot of them and alot of styles! Can't hurt, huh? Play On!