Prog drummer 5-way battle Bruford vs Barlow vs Phillips vs Powell vs Smith

[treeduck]

Some of these 5 aren't strictly prog but they've done enough prog stuff to qualify. Top 3 go through, it's become the 5-Way battle!

[zepphead]

Bill Bruford gets my vote

[Maverick]

Bruford

[stoopid]

Bruford is the only one on the list I would consider purely prog, based on his seminal works with Yes and KC.

[chemistry1973]

All rippers. Man. Cozy is so great.

 

But BB is mind-bendingly skilled. A true artist.

[treeduck]

All rippers. Man. Cozy is so great.

 

But BB is mind-bendingly skilled. A true artist.

Strange that he lost confidence and felt the need to retire, way back in 2009 too.

[chemistry1973]

All rippers. Man. Cozy is so great.

 

But BB is mind-bendingly skilled. A true artist.

Strange that he lost confidence and felt the need to retire, way back in 2009 too.

 

Yeah -- I admit I'm puzzled by that. Maybe family issues? Why stop?

[treeduck]

All rippers. Man. Cozy is so great.

 

But BB is mind-bendingly skilled. A true artist.

Strange that he lost confidence and felt the need to retire, way back in 2009 too.

 

Yeah -- I admit I'm puzzled by that. Maybe family issues? Why stop?

Well I read that he felt like his performances weren't up to his usual standards. I forget the exact wording so I won't try and paraphrase it, but that was the gist of it.

[IbanezJem]

Stop making up drummers! I don`t know anyone but Cozy :tsk:

[treeduck]

Stop making up drummers! I don`t know anyone but Cozy :tsk:

How about voting for him then?

[IbanezJem]

Stop making up drummers! I don`t know anyone but Cozy :tsk:

How about voting for him then?

I didn`t say I liked him :P

[ozzy85]

Stop making up drummers! I don`t know anyone but Cozy :tsk:

That's the only one you need to know. :cool:

[goose]

All rippers. Man. Cozy is so great.

 

But BB is mind-bendingly skilled. A true artist.

Barlow got my pick.

[spaceaudity11]

Bruford due to his ASTOUNDING discography and skill.

[zepphead]

Bill is kicking their asses! ..... Bring on the final drum-off!!!

[Rick N. Backer]

Powell. He played on Rising for goodness sakes.