Who is your favorite drummer?

[Jana]

IMHO, and aren't you glad I freely give it all the time, I don't know how a drummer can be a favorite if the drums aren't a HEAVILY featured instrument in said band. A drummer who happens to be in your favorite band doesn't mean it has to be your favorite drummer. Or bassist, in the case of Ross. I think every rock bassist is better than Ross. But mark my words, he's someone's favorite JUST because he's in Journey....

I cant believe Im gonna agree with you on this one. No surprise here to see this Journey-influenced board picking Journey members as favorite musicans, but when you look at the big picture , theyre good as a BAND , but each and every one of the band members in Journey, as individual musicans, are average AT BEST !

You consider Neal an average musician, his solo work average? I think a lot of people on here would disagree, musicians included on here.

[Behshad]

IMHO, and aren't you glad I freely give it all the time, I don't know how a drummer can be a favorite if the drums aren't a HEAVILY featured instrument in said band. A drummer who happens to be in your favorite band doesn't mean it has to be your favorite drummer. Or bassist, in the case of Ross. I think every rock bassist is better than Ross. But mark my words, he's someone's favorite JUST because he's in Journey....

I cant believe Im gonna agree with you on this one. No surprise here to see this Journey-influenced board picking Journey members as favorite musicans, but when you look at the big picture , theyre good as a BAND , but each and every one of the band members in Journey, as individual musicans, are average AT BEST !

You consider Neal's solo work average? I think a lot of people on here would disagree, musicians included on here.

Yes, a lot of people here would disagree , cause as I said this is a Journey-influenced board. His solo projects are average , if you ask real musicians You're biased and you know it.

[steveo777]

Without dissenting opinions this board would die.

[S2M]

Without dissenting opinions this board would die.

An admission that begs the question as to why I'm lambasted for my dissents?

[Behshad]

Without dissenting opinions this board would die.

An admission that begs the question as to why I'm lambasted for my dissents?

Simple answer to your question is: your pattern of " This sucks, that sucks, I havent even heard it but I know it will fail"-attitude, combined with mentioning a dozen of average bands, stating theyre better than any other bands people discuss here ,ONLY because they havent heard of "your" bands.

[Jana]

Without dissenting opinions this board would die.

An admission that begs the question as to why I'm lambasted for my dissents?

Simple answer to your question is: your pattern of " This sucks, that sucks, I havent even heard it but I know it will fail"-attitude, combined with mentioning a dozen of average bands, stating theyre better than any other bands people discuss here ,ONLY because they havent heard of "your" bands.

That about says it.

[S2M]

Without dissenting opinions this board would die.

An admission that begs the question as to why I'm lambasted for my dissents?

Simple answer to your question is: your pattern of " This sucks, that sucks, I havent even heard it but I know it will fail"-attitude, combined with mentioning a dozen of average bands, stating theyre better than any other bands people discuss here ,ONLY because they havent heard of "your" bands.

Hmmm....I never said any bands were better than any other bands. All I said was that just because people haven't heard of a band, doesn't mean they suck. Also that people equate popular with good. A lot of bands have help getting famous. It's timing, and who you know. Or who you steal songs from(in the case of Jon and Ritchie). Personally, I'm tired of people claiming that the ones that came before where better. When they only thing in their favor was being born first. THAT'S what I said, B....you would suck ass as an attorney.

[Deb]

IMHO, and aren't you glad I freely give it all the time, I don't know how a drummer can be a favorite if the drums aren't a HEAVILY featured instrument in said band. A drummer who happens to be in your favorite band doesn't mean it has to be your favorite drummer. Or bassist, in the case of Ross. I think every rock bassist is better than Ross. But mark my words, he's someone's favorite JUST because he's in Journey....

That's something to think about you make a good point.

True, somebody start a bassist thread. Love bass, lol I can pick 3 favorite bassist off the top of my head quicker than I can pick 3 guitartists. Sarzo/Sheehan/Mendoza.

[parfait]

IMHO, and aren't you glad I freely give it all the time, I don't know how a drummer can be a favorite if the drums aren't a HEAVILY featured instrument in said band. A drummer who happens to be in your favorite band doesn't mean it has to be your favorite drummer. Or bassist, in the case of Ross. I think every rock bassist is better than Ross. But mark my words, he's someone's favorite JUST because he's in Journey....

I cant believe Im gonna agree with you on this one. No surprise here to see this Journey-influenced board picking Journey members as favorite musicans, but when you look at the big picture , theyre good as a BAND , but each and every one of the band members in Journey, as individual musicans, are average AT BEST !

You consider Neal's solo work average? I think a lot of people on here would disagree, musicians included on here.

Yes, a lot of people here would disagree , cause as I said this is a Journey-influenced board. His solo projects are average , if you ask real musicians You're biased and you know it.

What the fuck are you yapping about? "Average at best? Just ask real musicians?"

Hahaha. Okay, Ross and Castronovo doesn't give many stars from me either, but Cain has written some of the greatest pieces in 80'ies rock music and has sold 160 million albums with Journey. Neal was recruited to join Santana at 17, and that was after he said no to Eric Clapton and Cream. Is that average to you? As usual, you show you're completely void of reason and logic.

Oh, but the real musicians down at the karaoke bar agrees with you! Guys will agree and say almost anything when a blowjob is offered.

[brandonx76]

See, this is the kind of list you'd like to see in Rolling Stone magazine....but you don't!

Someone asked me once who I thought was the better drummer between Steve Smith and Jeff Porcaro - there wasn't an easy answer.

Props for the listing of drummers in the last 20 years who have been relevant and among the best...

Vinnie Colaiuta, Steve Smith, Jeff Porcaro, Simon Phillips, Phil Collins, Stewart Copeland, Neal Peart....gods among men

[Pstburp]

IMHO, and aren't you glad I freely give it all the time, I don't know how a drummer can be a favorite if the drums aren't a HEAVILY featured instrument in said band. A drummer who happens to be in your favorite band doesn't mean it has to be your favorite drummer. Or bassist, in the case of Ross. I think every rock bassist is better than Ross. But mark my words, he's someone's favorite JUST because he's in Journey....

That's something to think about you make a good point.

True, somebody start a bassist thread. Love bass, lol I can pick 3 favorite bassist off the top of my head quicker than I can pick 3 guitartists. Sarzo/Sheehan/Mendoza.

Please wait

[S2M]

NS was asked to join Santana at age 15, not 17.

[S2M]

IMHO, and aren't you glad I freely give it all the time, I don't know how a drummer can be a favorite if the drums aren't a HEAVILY featured instrument in said band. A drummer who happens to be in your favorite band doesn't mean it has to be your favorite drummer. Or bassist, in the case of Ross. I think every rock bassist is better than Ross. But mark my words, he's someone's favorite JUST because he's in Journey....

That's something to think about you make a good point.

True, somebody start a bassist thread. Love bass, lol I can pick 3 favorite bassist off the top of my head quicker than I can pick 3 guitartists. Sarzo/Sheehan/Mendoza.

As can I: Geddy Lee, Kip Winger, and Larry Graham

Again, another Mr. Bigot reference. You are SOOOOO predictable, Deb....

[Deb]

IMHO, and aren't you glad I freely give it all the time, I don't know how a drummer can be a favorite if the drums aren't a HEAVILY featured instrument in said band. A drummer who happens to be in your favorite band doesn't mean it has to be your favorite drummer. Or bassist, in the case of Ross. I think every rock bassist is better than Ross. But mark my words, he's someone's favorite JUST because he's in Journey....

That's something to think about you make a good point.

True, somebody start a bassist thread. Love bass, lol I can pick 3 favorite bassist off the top of my head quicker than I can pick 3 guitartists. Sarzo/Sheehan/Mendoza.

As can I: Geddy Lee, Kip Winger, and Larry Graham

Again, another Mr. Bigot reference. You are SOOOOO predictable, Deb....

Geddy, Kip, and Larry...........hmmmm, soooooooo are you. And of course Sheehan is going to be on any top bassist list, the guy is waaaaaaay talented. Sorry if my favorite band just happens to have 2 of the most talented guitarist and bassist out there.

[S2M]

Geddy, Kip, and Larry...........hmmmm, soooooooo are you. And of course Sheehan is going to be on any top bassist list, the guy is waaaaaaay talented. Sorry if my favorite band just happens to have 2 of the most talented guitarist and bassist out there.

How am I predictable? None of my favorites are from the same band.

Phil Collins - Drums
Joe Satriani - Guitars
Bass - Geddy Lee
Vocals - Ronnie James Dio

[verslibre]

IMHO, and aren't you glad I freely give it all the time, I don't know how a drummer can be a favorite if the drums aren't a HEAVILY featured instrument in said band. A drummer who happens to be in your favorite band doesn't mean it has to be your favorite drummer. Or bassist, in the case of Ross. I think every rock bassist is better than Ross. But mark my words, he's someone's favorite JUST because he's in Journey....

That's something to think about you make a good point.

True, somebody start a bassist thread. Love bass, lol I can pick 3 favorite bassist off the top of my head quicker than I can pick 3 guitartists. Sarzo/Sheehan/Mendoza.

As can I: Geddy Lee, Kip Winger, and Larry Graham

Again, another Mr. Bigot reference. You are SOOOOO predictable, Deb....

This is the first time I've ever seen anyone name Kip Winger as one of their favorite bassists.

[Triple S]

Without dissenting opinions this board would die.

An admission that begs the question as to why I'm lambasted for my dissents?

Simple answer to your question is: your pattern of " This sucks, that sucks, I havent even heard it but I know it will fail"-attitude, combined with mentioning a dozen of average bands, stating theyre better than any other bands people discuss here ,ONLY because they havent heard of "your" bands.

Hmmm....I never said any bands were better than any other bands.

Maybe not in this thread . . .

Oh - and to answer the poll - I'm kinda partial to Lars Ulrich.

[Peartree12249]

John Bonham...just listen to Moby Dick. End of discussion. And why the hell isn't Keith Moon on this list?

[verslibre]

John Bonham blows them all out of the water.

Thanks for the laugh. I needed that.

[Pstburp]

IMHO, and aren't you glad I freely give it all the time, I don't know how a drummer can be a favorite if the drums aren't a HEAVILY featured instrument in said band. A drummer who happens to be in your favorite band doesn't mean it has to be your favorite drummer. Or bassist, in the case of Ross. I think every rock bassist is better than Ross. But mark my words, he's someone's favorite JUST because he's in Journey....

That's something to think about you make a good point.

True, somebody start a bassist thread. Love bass, lol I can pick 3 favorite bassist off the top of my head quicker than I can pick 3 guitartists. Sarzo/Sheehan/Mendoza.

Mendoza? who is Mendoza?

[Pstburp]

IMHO, and aren't you glad I freely give it all the time, I don't know how a drummer can be a favorite if the drums aren't a HEAVILY featured instrument in said band. A drummer who happens to be in your favorite band doesn't mean it has to be your favorite drummer. Or bassist, in the case of Ross. I think every rock bassist is better than Ross. But mark my words, he's someone's favorite JUST because he's in Journey....

That's something to think about you make a good point.

True, somebody start a bassist thread. Love bass, lol I can pick 3 favorite bassist off the top of my head quicker than I can pick 3 guitartists. Sarzo/Sheehan/Mendoza.

Mendoza? who is Mendoza?

[RPM]

Kenny Aronoff

Aronoff has recorded with musicians such as Tony Iommi, John Mellencamp, The Smashing Pumpkins, Bob Seger, John Fogerty, Melissa Etheridge, Jon Bon Jovi, Elton John, Bob Dylan, Rod Stewart, Alanis Morissette, The Rolling Stones, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Puddle of Mudd, Avril Lavigne, Joe Cocker, B. B. King, Mick Jagger, Ray Charles, M2M, Alice Cooper, The BoDeans, Meat Loaf, Bonnie Raitt, Ricky Martin, Santana, Trey Anastasio, GB Leighton, Michelle Branch, Marion Raven, Vince Gill, Gladys Knight, Aaron Neville, Trisha Yearwood, Patti LaBelle, George Jones, Conway Twitty, The Buddy Rich Big Band, Jefferson Airplane, Jason Sadites, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Alex Band, Johnny Cash, Betty Moon and Stevie Nicks.

Great drummer.....I would put Hal Blaine there as well

[Argus]

Keith Moon

[Andrew]

Porcaro. Long after his death, his grooves still impress.

Bingo. Nothing like him.

No offense, but I listen to ToTo, and I find nothing special. Same with Luke. Not exactly a guitar driven band. Maybe his solo stuff, but wow. I couldn't pick Porcaro or Lukather out in a song if my life depended on it....

That's why they are hired in the first place. They don't take over a record, they help bring out the best in them.
You don't play on 1000+ records unless you are pretty damn special.

[Andrew]

Peart.

But where's Alex Van Halen, Kelly Keagy and Pat Torpey?

[Pstburp]

Peart.

But where's Alex Van Halen, Kelly Keagy and Pat Torpey?

Pat Torpey of Mr Big and Alex Van Halen are excellents but who is Kelly Keagy??

[Andrew]

Peart.

But where's Alex Van Halen, Kelly Keagy and Pat Torpey?

Pat Torpey of Mr Big and Alex Van Halen are excellents but who is Kelly Keagy??

Night Ranger. Lead vox also.

[Real rock fan]

Neil Peart

[Pstburp]

Peart.

But where's Alex Van Halen, Kelly Keagy and Pat Torpey?

Pat Torpey of Mr Big and Alex Van Halen are excellents but who is Kelly Keagy??

Night Ranger. Lead vox also.

Thanks Andrew

[Babyblue]

Todd Sucherman
From the band Styx