Blue J Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 If the idea of a Mount Rushmore of rock drummers is that we have to stick to just four, then it is unimpeachably, in my mind:Â Neil PeartJohn BonhamMitch MitchellKeith Moon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod in Toronto Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 How about Tommy Lee, Peter Criss, Tico Torres and Lou Reed's drummer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Haha!! Sorry 73! I'm I'm a drumming addict! I broke all rules!! Nicko McBrainTommy Aldridge Both were drummers for the great Pat Travers! I am a whore!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick N. Backer Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Haha!! Sorry 73! I'm I'm a drumming addict! I broke all rules!! Nicko McBrainTommy Aldridge Both were drummers for the great Pat Travers! I am a whore!!! Tommy Aldridge was great. He also has the distinction of appearing on the cover of (Diary of a Madman) and in videos for (Whitesnake-1987) two albums upon which he didn't play. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod in Toronto Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I saw Tommy with Whitesnake in 2013. Who knew the drum solo would be one of the highlights of the show?!???! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 (edited) If the idea of a Mount Rushmore of rock drummers is that we have to stick to just four, then it is unimpeachably, in my mind: Neil PeartJohn BonhamMitch MitchellKeith MoonMitch Mitchell...for his work on and alone. ETA: Done. Good call, BlueJ! Edited January 27, 2015 by goose 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 I love you guys! I even love 73! Jim! I'm wasted in South Lake Tahoe! There is no snow. No water in Lake Tahoe!Emerald Lake is a sand bar. I met a girl named Sarah.My Sarah by Thin Lizzy came to mind. Brian Downey  I'm listening to Black Sabbath.Drinking a beer.Bill Ward is a Legend. Did someone mention Cozy Powell? Stud!! RIP Get Cozy's Octopuss album!I think my marriage is over.Sorry for being a drama queen.I'm in Tahoe alone listening to Digital Bitch. Charlie Watts is a great fuckking rock drummer but he is also a fantastic Jazz drummer!! Rock plus jazz equals Rocazz.Neil can't swing. Wish he would go back to Ludwig or Tama. Double bass. Oh and matchstick grip. Grip it and rip it Neil!Leave the traditional grip to Buddy Rich. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Mitch is Legendary. Doors drummer rules too. People Are Strange. Tico Torres Rikki RockettRod Morgenstein Dregs! Winger! Max Weinberg  Kenny Arronoff Jason Bonham Vinnie AppiceCarmine Appice Rick Allen Eric Singer Peter Criss Kelly KNight Ranger   Fuckking LEONARD HAZE!!! Y&T No love for one of the greatest band from the Bay Area! Haze has a better foot than Bonham. You fools need to buy the first six Y&T albums!!! Talk about Rock. Leonard Haze is IT. Turbine will back me. Hey Turbine Fukker!I won some money on slots and drank 4 Newcastles for free!!Life is good! I'm Wasted!Def Leppard! Fukk!! Bobby Blotzer from RATT kicks ass! Lay It Down!!  Scott Rockenfield from the Ryche!!Scott Rules! Operation Mindcrime Ginger Baker For Jim!! Tony Williams!! Emergency!!  Steve Gadd!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Tito Puente Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Punky Meadows!!Punky's Whips!Terry Bozzio!!Finest moment!   Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Pete Best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Alan Jackson The Outfield 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Dave Mason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Earl Ramer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Chad Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Chad Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Stephen Perkins! Jane Says he's one of the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue J Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Tito Puente Yes, another great ROCK drummer! :P Let's thrown Alphonse Mouzon, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue J Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Tony Williams and Terry Bozzio, good calls, Earl! Williams was a monster! And I saw Bozzio with Jeff Beck, he was outstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue J Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 If the idea of a Mount Rushmore of rock drummers is that we have to stick to just four, then it is unimpeachably, in my mind: Neil PeartJohn BonhamMitch MitchellKeith MoonMitch Mitchell...for his work on and alone. ETA: Done. Good call, BlueJ! Agreed! Mitch Mitchell has never gotten his due, as far as I'm concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbine Freight Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Leonard Haze Brian Downey Steve Smith Mick Fleetwood 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Tito Puente Yes, another great ROCK drummer! :P Let's thrown Alphonse Mouzon, too! Hahaha! Sorry my friend! Just being a goofball! Greg Bissonette is great! Spelling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Leonard Haze Brian Downey Steve Smith Mick Fleetwood Great ones buddy! Vital Information! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
launchpad67a Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 ROCK DrummersStarrMoonBonhamPeartStarr...a perfect fit for the Beatles, but...I've never heard a drummer say he took up the drums because of him. ETA: Is Starr the perfect pop drummer, maybe?I include Starr and Moon because to me "Mt. Rushmore" showcases the most influential people in a profession, whether it's a president or a rock drummer. The faces carved in the rock are pioneers and influenced generations. The same can be said about Ringo and Keith. People can think they are not "good" drummers, but the fact is they both influenced ALL drummers after them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 ROCK DrummersStarrMoonBonhamPeartStarr...a perfect fit for the Beatles, but...I've never heard a drummer say he took up the drums because of him. ETA: Is Starr the perfect pop drummer, maybe?I include Starr and Moon because to me "Mt. Rushmore" showcases the most influential people in a profession, whether it's a president or a rock drummer. The faces carved in the rock are pioneers and influenced generations. The same can be said about Ringo and Keith. People can think they are not "good" drummers, but the fact is they both influenced ALL drummers after them.Exactly. Ringo Starr gets credit for influence and inspiration from the likes of Phill Collins to Mike Portnoy to Dave Grohl. That's generations of rock drummers. And it's the same for Moon, Bonham and Peart. To me, they are definitely the Mt. Rushmore of rock drumming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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