Well he's my favourite drummer.
Well knock me down with a feather.....I would never have guessed.
See, now THIS, I never knew. Two very different drummers there, hey? Worlds apart, yet you draw some form of inspiration and enjoyment from both.....great stuff....that's what it's all about IMHO. Moon the loon is not without his detractors either....he's often times accused of being OTT and sloppy. I dig 'em both too.....for reason as varied as the players themselves. I think both suited their bands exceptionally well.
Anyone else on your list? Covered a couple of huge names from the '60's there...anyone of more recent times float your boat too?
...I just think he's incredibly underrated. He has his own distinct sound that stands out. It's not about being technically the most advanced. It's about having your own style. I happen to admire Ringo's drumming. He's also my favourite Beatle.
I'd have to disagree with the "underrated" call. Sure, he's not without scrutiny, but the fact that this discussion has been occuring since the days old, tells me that there are plenty of people who admire him enough to enter into a healthy debate with those who don't get as much pleasure out of his playing. Have you checked out his thread here? And I'm talking about actually reading the thing and
really listening to what others have to say....not just cutting and pasting an article where some named drummer mentions Ringo, then claiming foul becuase "everyone hates him and no one but you understands". I'd argue there are more admirers than detractors there. He's "rated" alright....just not by everyone....and what a boring place it would be if that was the case, don't you think?
However, as for taste over technicality....I couldn't agree more.....but remember, there are a wealth of drummers who have both. They don't have to be mutually exclusive. But to a drummer, another drummer with "all the tricks" may well be a little more impressive, is all.
That said though, this is a drum forum and it's only natural that drummers are willing to look a little deeper into the technique behind it, than the average man on the street. The fact that you don't play yourself has probably never caused you to delve a little deeper....why would it? You derive all the pleasure out of Ringo's playing that you need......that's totally cool, but it's not always the approach that a drummer is going to pursue....hence why we have a debate. Ringo's not the first drummer to suffer from this and mark my words, he won't be the last. Horses for courses, my friend.
FWIW....my favourite Beatle?....hhmmmm....gotta be Paul or John I'm afraid. Without either of them, we'd truely have nothing....and god only knows if we'd be discussing Ringo or not.
which unfortunately many here seem to trash.
Sure....but there are equally as many here who don't trash, but respect, admire, emulate, even copy. You're not gonna change the world mate. Be content that you've found something special in his playing that speaks to YOU. Enjoy it for what it is.
I've NEVER said anything negative about Gadd, so I'm incredibly annoyed that I was accused of doing so.
Not my fight mate....I didn't accuse you of 'Gadd negativity'. Take it up with Thaard.
I just feel compelled to defend my favourite drummer, who happens to be incredibly underrated.
I admire tenacity...really, but as long as it's in context. I just don't see the continual posting and re-posting of regurgitated articles expressing the opinions of others as any form of defense. Give us a balanced argument stating your claim and refuting the "naysayers" and you'll get a far better hearing. You wanna defend?.......then YOU defend, don't use an article from the November '83 issue of Modern Drummer to do it for you.
Personally, I don't think you need to....but if you feel the desire, then at least give us your own arguments in your own words. As I've said, Ringo has a heap of admirers and given the fact that he was a member of one of the most successful acts of all time....I'm sure he's content with himself and his ability. Wouldn't you agree?
