Well Phil, everyone does have their own opinions and that is what makes the world interesting. I can understand if Danny is not your "kind of drummer" and you have every right to have and voice that opinion. What I have a little more trouble understanding is........After you admittedly are annoyed when some regularly post disparaging remarks about Ringo and "your boy" Phil, yet you come on to this thread (that yes, has been all pro-Seraphine) and feel the need to make multiple post about how you don't like his playing. One post to voice your opinion sure, but to continue with other post when no one has really tried to debate you and have been very respectful (rightfully so) of your position; I do have a hard time understanding your need to try and reinforce that opinion and/or change others' opinion. Then you try and justify it by saying......"so I guess we all have to take our turn"?? No, we don't all have to take our turn, people need to quit being so judgmental and critical of fellow drummers! I have some that really do it for me and others who don't inspire me, but that doesn't mean I am going to dog them out; I just choose not to listen to them! End of rant...
I replied multiple times because I received multiple questions regarding my initial statement...it's all well documented above. I'm not trying to influence anyone's opinion; rather, if I get a response, it seems only proper to address the person responding, especially if they ask a question. Guess I was just raised right.
Never once claimed to be 'annoyed' by remarks about Ringo/Phil. I've read many posts knocking these two and never even bothered to respond. I don't have to agree with the sentiment to enjoy reading a post, and despite your plea for peace, I rather enjoy hearing different perspectives, especially regarding players in the 'drummer's canon' (Bonham, Moon, etc.).
Again, I don't have to agree with the perspective, but when someone calls out a guy like Stewart Copeland - one of my all-time favorites and the initial reason I got into drumming - I think it forces me to take a look at some of my less-questioned assumptions about players and playing, and analyze whether the person making the critique is, in fact, making a valid point. (The opposite is also true. Case in point - I've never been a fan of Vinnie Appice, but someone posted a link to an early recording on his thread, and that single instance absolutely had me 're-assess my assessment'. That's what these boards are for, after all - information exchange.)
So you'd prefer a forum where everyone agrees on everything? Sounds dull. I'd argue that if you find 'judgemental' posts so offensive, you'd do well to avoid public forums that solicit opinions from anyone who cares to contribute. You never know what kind of insane, derelict, Danny-Seraphine-hating cretins such a thing might attract.
This thread is about Danny Seraphine and his work. It invited feedback, so I gave some. If that bothers you, just skip my posts. Easy.