Most boring rhythm section in rock

[Paddywagon]

I've got no problem with you, Red...

Contrary to what Rock'n'deano had to say, saying one drummer is better than the other is VERY subjective...Sure, Neil Peart going up against a 10 year old girl who's had 3 drum lessons is a no-brainer as to who's better...but saying Alex is worse than Steve, and Steve is worse than Neil (etc., etc.) is mostly opinion...I don't like guys who think their own opinion is gospel.

[Red13JoePa]

I'm down with that, I guess PWagon..
I'm not sure if I can pick amongst all these drummers. I know what i like to hear and I like a lot of what I hear out of Smitty and AVH. I don't dislike anything either have done....

Probably Phil Collins and Tommy Lee are my 1 and 1a favorite drummers....But AVH and Smitty and Castronovo (to my mind more in common with AVH than Smith) certainly don't take back seats to those guys. Not a huge Rush dude, so I can't speak to Peart. I know enough that he's on Mt Rushmore of rock drummers. Bass? Eh. Who the hell can tell what's boring? You usually don't notice those guys until they're fucking up.
BG and harmony vox, no question Mikey. His lead on Somebody Get Me A Dr was not to my taste, though. Too screamy and shrill.

[Paddywagon]

Well, Red, FAVORITE drummers is a whole 'nother animal!!

In my opinion, not only does SKILL come into play, but also TONE!!!


Got to give the top slot to the late John Bonham...such tone, and such power!!

I also like Vinny Appice (sorry Carmine)...He can really lay down a beat, and has a powerful tone as well.

My 3rd choice is Michael Derosier from Heart (late 70's, early 80's)...He really brought a lot to the Sister's Wilson...

Alex Van Halen...His tone is unique, and his cymbal work (especially hi-hat) I like too...

Kenny Aronoff and Steve Jordan...not so much Melodic Rock, but I dig their high "pingy" snare drums...

I forgot to put Neil Peart high up in the ranks, too!! He's probably 2nd choice under John Bonham.

[jrnyman28]

That's a good list Paddywagon.
I had forgotten about Kenny Arnoff...nice call!

[Angiekay]

Another name I don't think anybody has mentioned is Carl Palmer. I think he is simply amazing, esp in Asia. He's right up there for me with Neil Peart and Stewart Copeland. Those are my three.

[VH101]

Who listens to the drums anyway?

j/k

[Red13JoePa]

I thought everybody listened to the drums.
Ya kinda hafta.

PWaggon pulled up a favorite of mine in Steve Jordan. His work with The Ex-Pensive Winos is stellar.

[Paddywagon]

Another name I don't think anybody has mentioned is Carl Palmer. I think he is simply amazing, esp in Asia. He's right up there for me with Neil Peart and Stewart Copeland. Those are my three.

Ahh, yes, Angiekay...I was gonna include Stewart Copeland in my list, too - Although I hear the guy is kind of irritating in "real life" and kind of a jackass...(like me, I guess )

[Angiekay]

Another name I don't think anybody has mentioned is Carl Palmer. I think he is simply amazing, esp in Asia. He's right up there for me with Neil Peart and Stewart Copeland. Those are my three.

Ahh, yes, Angiekay...I was gonna include Stewart Copeland in my list, too - Although I hear the guy is kind of irritating in "real life" and kind of a jackass...(like me, I guess )

Hmmm, I'd never heard that. I suppose with his talent and the projects he works on, he is probably a perfectionist. BTW...he has created a documentary of the Police years that is being shown at the Sundance Film Festival this weekend. It's made from all the video he took on tours and when the band was together. He is scouting for a company to release it to DVD. That would be a MUST for my collection.

[journeyman8484]

Alex isn't terrible and neither is Michael.But,Michael's bass solos live(or should I say Jack Daniels solos) have always bored me.Also,on the Live Without A Net DVD,Alex's drum solo bored me.And hitting a gong has to be the lousiest way to start a drum solo.

[kissofdeath]

I'll be the first to admit the MA is not the flashiest bassist around, but he holds his own to compliment Eddie. AVH is a great drummer, IMO.

Peart and Bonham would have to be the top two in my list.

[verslibre]

Alex isn't terrible and neither is Michael.But,Michael's bass solos live(or should I say Jack Daniels solos) have always bored me.Also,on the Live Without A Net DVD,Alex's drum solo bored me.And hitting a gong has to be the lousiest way to start a drum solo.

Alex's and Mikey's solos suck. On LWAN, Alex's is worse, but on L:RH,RN Mikey's is utter crap. B-O-R-I-N-G. No Billy Sheehan is he! But Mike's just there to fill a void; Ed never wanted a bassist that could match him, like Sheehan, who Dave wanted to replace Mike with.

[verslibre]

Another name I don't think anybody has mentioned is Carl Palmer. I think he is simply amazing, esp in Asia. He's right up there for me with Neil Peart and Stewart Copeland. Those are my three.

Ahh, yes, Angiekay...I was gonna include Stewart Copeland in my list, too - Although I hear the guy is kind of irritating in "real life" and kind of a jackass...(like me, I guess )

Hmmm, I'd never heard that. I suppose with his talent and the projects he works on, he is probably a perfectionist. BTW...he has created a documentary of the Police years that is being shown at the Sundance Film Festival this weekend. It's made from all the video he took on tours and when the band was together. He is scouting for a company to release it to DVD. That would be a MUST for my collection.

Aw, shit, I gotta have that! The Police rawk! WTF, doesn't Stew have enough dough to self-release? Man, that boy made bazillions in The Police!!!

[conversationpc]

Most boring rhythm section in rock? As much as I love AC/DC, I'd have to nominate them.

To those who mentioned Neal Peart as being the best rock drummer out there, I have to agree with that. That guy is the ONLY drummer that I listening to a drum solo from. Very musical rather than just beating the hell out of the drums. He's my favorite drummer not to mention that he's also a great lyricist.

[verslibre]

As much as I love AC/DC, I'd have to nominate them.

No kidding. Rudd/Williams do...nothing. I've never heard another band get more out of four-on-the-floor. Still like 'em, tho.

[Fernando Ramirez]

As much as I love AC/DC, I'd have to nominate them.

No kidding. Rudd/Williams do...nothing. I've never heard another band get more out of four-on-the-floor. Still like 'em, tho.

I would nominate CHEAP TRICK as the most boring rhythm section.

AC/DC's rhythm section is awesome... rock-solid, not boring. I have a compilation CD I made of their hits with Bon Scott, and it is ANYTHING BUT BORING. When you play in the pocket, with dynamics, then you get AC/DC.

There's no way that VH has a boring rhythm section. Whoever said that was stating something ludicrous!!!

[verslibre]

As much as I love AC/DC, I'd have to nominate them.

No kidding. Rudd/Williams do...nothing. I've never heard another band get more out of four-on-the-floor. Still like 'em, tho.

I would nominate CHEAP TRICK as the most boring rhythm section.

AC/DC's rhythm section is awesome... rock-solid, not boring. I have a compilation CD I made of their hits with Bon Scott, and it is ANYTHING BUT BORING. When you play in the pocket, with dynamics, then you get AC/DC.

There's no way that VH has a boring rhythm section. Whoever said that was stating something ludicrous!!!

Tom Petersson & Bun E. Carlos as the "most boring" rhythm section? I beg to differ! Tom pioneered 8 & 12-string bass in rock and made it his trademark (others followed). The guy's a great rock bassist (check out "Gonna Raise Hell"). Bun looks like your 9th grade science teacher but he's easily more versatile than Rudd. That boy can groove. Trust me, when you hear an AC/DC song Williams & Rudd don't do anything but keep time. Not so with Petersson & Carlos! You'd better dig out your Dream Police, At Budokan and All Shook Up albums again. Plus, Cheap Trick's recent studio albums reveal these guys are still crankin'!

[Cato Alumni]

I couldn't tell from the tone of the text, but was someone seriously comparing Peart to some drummer in Journey? LOL!