Most Under-rated Drummers - Page 14

dairyairman · #**521** 09-10-2009, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by rogue_drummer

Jason McGerr of Death Cab for Cutie. I just watched him on DVD at a 2006 drum convention (can't remember name of the DVD), but the dude was on stage doing increadible things.

good one! i almost added him to this thread myself!

he's probably not so well known because he's kind of a quiet, in the background type of drummer, but he does some very rhythmically interesting things with death cab. i love listening to their music and picking out the cool things he does. sometimes you'll hear him reference other drummers by playing things they're famous for. he's super smart and knows everything about the instrument.

Meat the beat · #**522** 09-11-2009, 02:17 AM

I my opinion - Phil Collins...

Meat the beat · #**523** 09-11-2009, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by danduffy1964

Yes ! Level 42 has some amazing grooves ! They're a great band to see live !

I went to one of Gary's clinics.. He was awesome,so yes, very underrated.

JOX · #**524** 09-11-2009, 06:46 PM

Aaron Harris of Isis is simply one of my favorite drummers. He is so talented in my opinion and hardly anybody knows who he is I feel.

The greatest part about him is he is entirely self taught, no lessons, teachers, anything. His timing is ridiculous at points and he doesn't go crazy on huge fills, just little things that accent the music.

He's phenomenal.

percusmann · #**525** 09-11-2009, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JW89

Patrick Wilson from Weezer is very under-rated, a lot of people think that he sucks, but ive seen them live a couple of times, and when he plays songs live he adds more complex drum fills

But dill X, back to what u said about larry mullen jr. i think that guy has to be pretty good, the stuff he plays on U2 albums is nothing special, but wasnt he tought by somebody who was considered to be the best drummer out of ireland? he has to be some what of a monster on the set.

just because he tooks lessons from a good player doesn't mean anything at all. Talent doesn't transfer.

KzSgDrummer · #**526** 09-12-2009, 05:08 AM

Joey Baron.

Joey Baron.

Joey Baron!

Look up the definition of "crystal clarity" and this guy's picture will be there.

zambizzi · #**527** 09-27-2009, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by diffledoy

Chad Gracey-Live

Yes! Chad is great. I never realized how much influence I took from him subconsciously, just through listening to so much Live when I was younger. I dusted off my copy of Secret Samadhi the other day and had forgotten how much I love that album.

This guy is a killer drummer...too bad they're not out there doing their thing anymore.

drumrzdoitwithrythm · #**528** 09-27-2009, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by LinearDrummer

I know this is all based on personal opinion but how is Tommy Lee under-rated?

I have met Tommy a couple of times, he is down to earth and cool as hell! As far as his drumming, he's not the best,but he does his job.

jbc6 · #**529** 10-14-2009, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by supermac

Billy Cobham never seems to get the credit he deserves.

He was/is a monster and massive inspiration

You are so right! I have long been perplexed by this.

#**530** 10-14-2009, 03:02 AM

The drummer on the following track:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6QEr...om=PL&index=18

jake_larson · #**531** 10-14-2009, 07:31 AM

mark guiliana, that dude plays some sick licks with his band heernt

jonescrusher · #**532** 10-14-2009, 12:45 PM

Stefan Pasborg from Ibrahim Electric. I felt compelled to create a dedicated thread for the man, suffice to say it didn't exactly set the DW community alight. Guess we don't have many Danish jazzers in our midst....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L07X2grSbjA

yesdog · #**533** 10-14-2009, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by keep it simple

Sorry if this's a repeat. Prairy Prince, drummer with The Tubes probably tops my list of underrated drummers. Paul Kersey from Canadian rock band, Max Webster, comes in a close second. Played a great drum "duet" with Neil Peart live on the Max Webster track, Battlescar. Both Prairy and Paul are my kind of quietly innovative drummers offering real power and a funk edge to their rock playing. And yes, they usually "Keep It Simple"!!

I will second that Prairy Prince is amazing. I saw the tubes in the 80s He had this double bass ten peice. Check this out

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QMY02JIJAI

Pollyanna · #**534** 10-14-2009, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by yesdog

I will second that Prairy Prince is amazing. I saw the tubes in the 80s He had this double bass ten peice. Check this out

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QMY02JIJAI

Me three. I never worked out why Praire Prince wasn't mentioned in the same breath as the usual drum idols. Apart from having mucho chops he's composed some compelling drum lines. His playing on the first few albums was amazing. I guess the music was a bit too out there for broad acceptance.

It's a shame they went commercial after the first few albums but they were running up serious bills with their live shows.

kicker · #**535** 10-20-2009, 03:09 AM

jm white : dirty three
steve west: pavement
steve shelley: sonic youth

Funky Crêpe · #**536** 10-23-2009, 12:57 AM

louis bellson is not talked about enough....that man was a genius

RIP

Music is Awesome · #**537** 10-23-2009, 03:59 AM

Chad Szeliga from Breaking Benjamin and The Rev from Avenged Sevenfold are both imo great drummers that aren't mentioned enough.

crazyjake19 · #**538** 10-23-2009, 07:26 AM

Dominic Howard - Muse
Michael Thomas - Bullet For My Valentine
Scott Travis - Racer X, and later Judas Priest

tm7246 · #**539** 11-30-2009, 06:38 AM

two drummers i heard on youtube....
chris dave and jamire williams..These guys are real serious practitioners of the art of drumming..like seriously pushing the proverbial envelope. It's unbelievable and shameful that drummer world has not acknowledged young talent the likes of these guys

Dipschmidt · #**540** 11-30-2009, 06:47 AM

Jon Karel - the number twelve looks like you
Probably one of the most phenomenal metal drummers I've ever heard. (aside from George Kollias)

Klapaucio · #**541** 11-30-2009, 09:22 AM

Do you know Keisuke Komori?

This guy is kind of a Japanese Vinnie Colaiuta in terms of technique and articulation, but he has also a particular approach to drums, and a very personal sound.

He has played with many Japanese musicians (mostly in progressive and fusion bands), but it seems that he hasn't been involved in musical projects outside of his country (which may be the reason he isn't famous in the Western side of the world).

Don't be impressed by the size and configuration of his kit, this guy's a monster! Not only he does every kind of zappa-esque subdivisions and very weckl-esque phrasings, but also has great double bass drum chops (a la Bozzio/Donati).

Here you can listen to him with TriOffensive, one of the bands he plays in:
http://www.myspace.com/trioffensive

His personal website (too much Japanese!):
http://www.keisukekomori.com/

Watch him play with Kenso (a legendary Japanese prog band):
http://www.keisukekomori.com/drums/movie/

best regards,
K

percussivelibrarian · #**542** 12-01-2009, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by kicker

jm white : dirty three

I second the nomination, Jim White is definitely underrated. I'll also suggest Emil Amos (of Grails, Om, Holy Sons, etc.). A very well-rounded musician in addition to being an awesome drummer.

nfiora · #**543** 12-21-2009, 05:48 PM

Well My first nominee would be myself. seriously under rated lol. Im jk. But seriously Gary Mallaber is one of em. Played drums on Steve Millers "fly like an eagle" album. The great part about all the drum tracks on that album are that they all sound relatively strait forward and simple but there soooo not. Really good rhythms. If you haven't actually sat down and really heard what he is playing check it out.

Ian Williams · #**544** 12-21-2009, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by LinearDrummer

I know this is all based on personal opinion but how is Tommy Lee under-rated?

Some people tend to focus on Tommy's outspoken life, showmanship above his drumming style. He has great fills, bass drum triplets, power and endurance on his playing, specifically on records such as: Too Fast For Love, Shout At The Devil, Theatre Of Pain, Girls Girls Girls...

JoeLackey · #**545** 01-29-2010, 09:33 PM

I would have to say Terreon Gully. Go listen to him. The only time I see or hear about him is in the magazines advertising Premier kits. He really is great.

andSometimesY · #**546** 01-30-2010, 06:10 AM

Sorry I haven't read the whole thread but here are my picks:
-Chad Kent- Atomship (some of the most creative and complicated rock drumming ever)
-Steve Judd- Karnivool (intricate drumming and groove that is even more amazing when you
realize that he is doing more than what you first thought +odd times)
-Joe Thibodeau- Kristian Stanfill (nobody has probably heard of him since it's a Christian
artist but he has some really creative grooves)
-Nathan Folowill- Kings of Leon (Once again, creativity prevails)
-Steve Bowman and Jim Bogios- Counting Crows (both have played for the Crows and are
often overlooked despite great playing)
-Mario Duplantier- Gojira (super double bass drumming and good grooves and shuffles)

MikeM · #**547** 01-30-2010, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Ian Williams

Some people tend to focus on Tommy's outspoken life, showmanship above his drumming style. He has great fills, bass drum triplets, power and endurance on his playing, specifically on records such as: Too Fast For Love, Shout At The Devil, Theatre Of Pain, Girls Girls Girls...

I'm going to come out of hiding and chime in with you here. Not only does he play cool beats with really tasty fills. His meter is just rock-solid, and it's super groovy. I've always loved his drumming. I wish he'd have played in a more serious band where it wouldn't have been so hard to recognize what a great player he is.

warrier1 · #**548** 01-30-2010, 06:27 AM

I have always liked Joey Defrancesco's drummer, Byron Landham.

Rusted Over · #**549** 02-01-2010, 04:04 AM

Scott Travis of Judas Priest

ccsimms · #**550** 02-01-2010, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Dipschmidt

Jon Karel - the number twelve looks like you
Probably one of the most phenomenal metal drummers I've ever heard. (aside from George Kollias)

SPOT ON MY FIREND!!!!!!!

Stvst29 · #**551** 02-01-2010, 06:00 AM

Dave Dicenso!!!

I was checking him out in the MD festival on youtube...

he's great

Adam8 · #**552** 02-09-2010, 06:09 AM

Jack Irons - if he's not on here already. Super unique and impossible to imitate.

khanedeliac · #**553** 02-15-2010, 11:16 PM

Two Words - Mario Rubalcaba. Mind-Blasting. I guess that was four

ddocimo · #**554** 02-16-2010, 01:01 AM

Ian Thomas played with Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood at Madison Square Garden. Great Hi-Hat linear fills

cysticdrummer · #**555** 02-20-2010, 06:01 PM

Flo Mounier-Cryptopsy--surprised he hasn't been mentioned yet
Van Williams-Nevermore
the drummer from Reverand Horton Heat--forgot his name
Brain
John Longstreth-Origin
John Merriman-Cephalic Carnage
Phil Collins
Jason Rullo-Symphony X
Marco Minneman
The drummer from Warbringer
Chris Slade

DSCRAPRE · #**556** 02-20-2010, 06:22 PM

Tommy "The Dork" Aldridge

That guy basically invented Rock Double Bass and at 60 (I think), he's still got more energy and stage presense than anybody I've ever seen.

stevedrum · #**557** 03-11-2010, 11:24 PM

I think one of the most underrated drummers is Manu Katche. Just because he does not do a lot of extreamly technical stuff however few can be as musical as him.

slingerland755 · #**558** 03-11-2010, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by stevedrum

I think one of the most underrated drummers is Manu Katche. Just because he does not do a lot of extreamly technical stuff however few can be as musical as him.

I would agree if he were underrated...I don't believe he is. Everyone I've ever talked to about him, loves him.

Pocket-full-of-gold · #**559** 03-12-2010, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Adam8

Jack Irons - if he's not on here already. Super unique and impossible to imitate.

I drag out The Uplift Mofo Party Plan often. I agree....saw JI with Pearl Jam in the late 90's and whilst he was ok, he didn't blow me away. His one and only RHCP album is awesome. Man I wish there were more recordings of that line up with Jack and Hillel Slovak........his playing just comes alive in that context. Definitely my favourite Chili Peppers album and Jack's playing on it is a big part of the reason why. It's a great prelude of the things to come with Chad.

BeatlesFan · #**560** 03-12-2010, 03:33 AM

I'll give my answer by quoting others...

"Starr is vastly underrated. The drum fills on the song "A Day in the Life" are very complex things. You could take a great drummer today and say, 'I want it like that.' He wouldn't know what to do." - Drummer Phil Collins

Ian Fraser Kilmister of Motorhead- "Ringo's the most underrated drummer in the history of rock and roll."

Yoko Ono - "Ringo is the most underrated drummer in the industry! His drumming is like life—it gives you the most solid beat. When he drummed on my Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band album, I was totally amazed that he had no difficulty in following the very complex improvisational vocals I did – again, no overdubs. I think his incredible drumming was what made so many great Beatles songs possible. We thank you, Ringo!"