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Am I right in thinking the general public has known three drummers over time. Gene Krupa. Ringo Star. And now Travis Barker?
I think Buddy Rich and Phil Collins are well known from the public as well.
Gene Krupa at the height of his popularity was not only the best known drummer but was the biggest star in America.
In your world maybe... In reallife, he's known as a drummer, a member of Genesis and a dodgy actorPhil is hardly known as a drummer.
I think people aren't paying so much attention when they say TB is all speed and nothing else. I hate fast punk-poppy drumming because it's boring and sounds pretty unmusical to me on its own, but there is definitely a bit of personality with his playing in B182 that deserves recognition. Also, the dude doesn't carry himself in some superior way, he seems pretty level-headed. He just happens to be massively appealing to people who are excited by what he plays, I don't think he himself is necessarily a gimmick. This is coming from someone who has absolutely no interest in Blink 182-ish drumming.
+1Travis Barker may not have the craziest chops, but you must take into consideration what genre he is playing. In Blink, it would be very easy for someone to make the most simple of punk beats (think quarter notes on the hats, and a double on bass before snare hits on 2 and 4); but Travis has made some great creative stuff. You may bash on him for how he looks, how his set up is (imo, its awesome when you can play a simple set up and keep everything intricate and interesting), or what you think you have seen of him in the media, but the guy has brought a technical level of drumming to a genre where mediocrity is common. The guy may not have the coolest solos, and he may like to bang his drums pretty roughly (hey, uh...wasnt bohnam famous for hitting hard?.....hmmm), but he certainly deserves credit.
this so called drummer>travis barker, and all the grunge and heavy metal drummers could not even carry john bonham's jock strap!!!!!
this so called drummer>travis barker, and all the grunge and heavy metal drummers could not even carry john bonham's jock strap!!!!!
Am I right in thinking the general public has known three drummers over time. Gene Krupa. Ringo Star. And now Travis Barker?
But you guys are right - true punk is the Clash, Ramones, Stooges, Damned, Dead Kennedies....
Sex Pistols were more or less put together by Malcolm Mclaren...What?? No Sex Pistols???
I need a bottle of Jack, a few asprins and a good lie down to recover from this shock!!
The General Public won't know who Gene Krupa is unless they're fans.Am I right in thinking the general public has known three drummers over time. Gene Krupa. Ringo Star. And now Travis Barker?
What?? No Sex Pistols???
I need a bottle of Jack, a few asprins and a good lie down to recover from this shock!!
Buzzcocks were influrntial in the forming of what's known as "punk"Buzzcocks.
Sex Pistols were more or less put together by Malcolm Mclaren...
and they were sh*t