Best Prog Drummer

[Gompers]

Let's not make this a popularity contest. We all want to vote , and he certainly qualifies, but there are others. Try to include with your choice the impact the drummer has or is making on drummers.

 

My vote goes to Neil because he is my inspiration for drumming as well as helping me get into Prog Rock. However, I see Gavin Harrison as really taking Prog drumming to another level without rehashing old ideas.

[OriginalFan]

QUOTE (Gompers @ Jul 3 2008, 08:33 AM)

Let's not make this a popularity contest. We all want to vote , and he certainly qualifies, but there are others. Try to include with your choice the impact the drummer has or is making on drummers. My vote goes to Neil because he is my inspiration for drumming as well as helping me get into Prog Rock. However, I see Gavin Harrison as really taking Prog drumming to another level without rehashing old ideas.

My vote has to go to Carl Palmer because he's a better entertainer - innovative and energetic in his drumming, but also charismatic and interesting to watch. He's inspiring to the little drummer in my life (my son )

 

Bill Bruford is a close second.

 

Neil a more distant third, because there's more to being a good drummer than just innovative and complex drumming, IMO. Neil is offputting, cold and mechanical. He's there to drive Rush, nothing more. That's the impression I get, anyway

[robertjames1971]

I voted for Bruford.

 

Neil is the greatest ever, but Bru paved the way.

 

I think I'll go listen to The Great Deceiver box set again.

[tangy]

All great players but just to mix things up a little I am going with

Nick D'Virgilio.

 

His work with Spocks Beard never fails to amaze. Not all that flashy but oh so tasty.

 

His resume outside of Beard speaks for itself:

 

Sessions

Roland Orzabal, Peter Gabriel, Tears for Fears, Genesis, Kevin Gilbert, Sheryl Crow, Brand X, Ian Prince, Manhattan Transfer, Kyle Vincent, David Baerwald, The Rubinoos, Jennifer Love Hewitt

 

Touring

Tears for Fears, Mike Keneally, Jonatha Brooke, Eric Burdon, Spock's Beard, Kevin Gilbert, DeBarge, The Legends of Classic Rock w/ Spencer Davis-Glenn Hughes-John Cafferty-Mike Reno-Bobby Kimbal, Fates Warning

 

 

 

 

 

http://www.ndvmusic.com

[PloKoon13]

I'd place Neil Peart well out in the lead, with Mike Portnoy a distant second...

 

In terms of technical ability he is untouchable.

[CygnusX-1Bk2]

While I have much respect for many on that list and none for one I think that Danny Carey is the best player on that particular list.

[TheRocinanteKid]

I never saw music as a competition so while I won't say who's best I will say I particularly enjoy several drummers on the list, particularly Neil Peart and Phil Collins. I'm not a drummer and I can't seperate who I love most but its between those two.

 

I love Bill Bruford's drumming but as I guy I think he's an arrogant prick who needs his arse kicked big time.

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QUOTE (TheRocinanteKid @ Jul 3 2008, 03:35 PM)

I love Bill Bruford's drumming but as I guy I think he's an arrogant prick who needs his arse kicked big time.

But I voted for him anyway.

[MrHands]

Gavin Harrison...

 

I saw him back in October of last year. Right now, he's untouchable. His mastery of time is incredible.

 

 

[The Owl]

I voted Neil, because of the work in the 70's is my faviorate. (Just listen to A Farewell to Kings) but as far as current drumming goes I would go with Gavin Harrison, with Portnoy close behind.

[CygnusX-1Bk2]

QUOTE (ReRushed @ Jul 3 2008, 12:46 PM)

QUOTE (TheRocinanteKid @ Jul 3 2008, 03:35 PM) I love Bill Bruford's drumming but as I guy I think he's an arrogant prick who needs his arse kicked big time. But I voted for him anyway. I met him at the NAMM show several years ago after he left Crimson and he couldn't have been nicer actually. Talked with him for about an hour just me and him. He was great to talk to. My friend Adam wrote him a letter in the 80's and he wrote a very encouraging letter back. Which I reminded him. He was really great and easy going. Don't know why someone thinks he's a prick.   Now Neil on the other hand...     Oh, and Bozzio should be on that list, as should Narada Michael Walden and Pat Mastellotto.

Edited July 4, 2008 by CygnusX-1Bk2

[Choose/the/light]

guess who I voted for.

 

its a real suprise

[lerxt1990]

QUOTE (ReRushed @ Jul 3 2008, 03:46 PM)

QUOTE (TheRocinanteKid @ Jul 3 2008, 03:35 PM) I love Bill Bruford's drumming but as I guy I think he's an arrogant prick who needs his arse kicked big time. But I voted for him anyway. x2

[ReRushed]

QUOTE (CygnusX-1Bk2 @ Jul 3 2008, 08:23 PM)

QUOTE (ReRushed @ Jul 3 2008, 12:46 PM) QUOTE (TheRocinanteKid @ Jul 3 2008, 03:35 PM) I love Bill Bruford's drumming but as I guy I think he's an arrogant prick who needs his arse kicked big time. But I voted for him anyway. I met him at the NAMM show several years ago after he left Crimson and he couldn't have been nicer actually. Talked with him for about an hour just me and him. He was great to talk to. My friend Adam wrote him a letter in the 80's and he wrote a very encouraging letter back. Which I reminded him. He was really great and easy going. Don't know why someone thinks he's a prick. I never met the man, so I guess my opinion of him is a bit presumptuous. I'm basing my opinion on interviews and articles were he comes across as arrogant and condescending.

[LoneStar Boogie]

As much as I love Bill Bruford, and as great as I think Carl Palmer is...I still had to go with our boy, NEIL!!!

[Tarkus406]

OK, i think Carl Palmer is f*ckerflippin amazing. But Neil's just a bit better Edited July 4, 2008 by Tarkus406

[KenCleanAirsystem]

QUOTE (Tarkus406 @ Jul 3 2008, 09:36 PM)

OK, i think Carl Palmer is f*ckerflippin amazing. But Neil's just a bit better

And the boy Bill Bruford's better still.

Look at his CV.

BB could drum in Rush, but I doubt NEP could drum with some of the outfits BB has been in.

[Soni]

Bruford.

his mastery of complex time signatures always amazed me, check out U.K's In The Dead Of Night. mindblowing

[Syrinx]

I voted Danny Carey as well. The guy is an absolute monster. Half the time I have no idea what the hell he is doing. Very complex and his double bass drumming is unmatched.

[theworkingman]

In order.

 

1. Neil/Brufford

2. Palmer

3. Danney Carey (this guy is a beast.)

[Fritter]

Bill Bruford by a mile (although respect to Alan White for recreating the parts Bill had written before leaving for KC)- and he knows when not to play too.

 

I also really love Christian Vander of Magma, and Virgil Moorefield - epic players both.

[gleamingalloyaircar81]

NEP!

[WCFIELDS]

Danny.........then Bruford.

[Angua]

I voted NEP. Last year I felt privileged to see 3 of the best drummer - NEP, Stewart Copeland and Iain Pace ( a one handed drum roll). I've seen Collins a few times and Alan White but NEP is the man