Deathmetalconga
Platinum Member
Last three posts agree 100%.
Dare I say it but I think Abe, Andy and Matt handled the question with finesse
A fine lively and thumping punk drummer does not play with finesse - they can play with skill, excitement, passion and at times imagination, but not "finesse" in the commonly held sense of the word.
When I think of finesse I think of jazz and fusion players like those Abe mentioned. To my mind the king of finesse is still Papa Jo.
I wouldn't call Cozy Powell, Bonzo or Moonie finesse players and those guys are amongst my fave drummers of all time. It doesn't matter - they have plenty of other remarkable qualities. I don't see "finesse" as a synonym of "good". It's a particular quality.
Pretty sure this is DMC's angle.
Yes, this sums up my views well. You're right about a punk drummer - and in some genres, playing with finesse is not desirable and would seem out-of-place and annoying.
Finesse isn't just good feel, or just playing what the song needs, or just great technique. It is all of those things and something more, such as judgment and discretion.