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Who do you think is the best female drummer of all time?
Karen Carpenter, imo.Who do you think is the best female drummer of all time?
Terri Lynne is the most technically accomplished that I've heard; she plays exactly like a man. That deaf woman who plays classical percussion (name escapes me at present) is a superb player. Cindy Blackman is another fine player who can cut plenty of styles.Terri Lyne Carrington. I saw her with Herbie Hancock and it was some of the best playing I've ever seen, nevermind male vs. female.
Evelyn Glennie. Touch the Sound is a great doc.That deaf woman who plays classical percussion (name escapes me at present) is a superb player.
Thanks Pavlos. In that doco everything she played sounded wonderful, even the simplest things.Evelyn Glennie. Touch the Sound is a great doc.
Probably where Tama got the idea of the gong bass drum, she had the kick drum stood up so it could be hit with mallets.I like Moe Tucker a lot even if she's very basic; she was highly original and played a major role in creating the atmosphere of Velvet Underground's music.
i'll second that. anyone who thinks girls can't play needs to watch one of her videos and prepare to be humbled.Terri Lyne Carrington. I saw her with Herbie Hancock and it was some of the best playing I've ever seen, nevermind male vs. female.
I'd never heard of her......just checked out a few of her vids. Glad I did too......great stuff!!Terri Lyne Carrington. I saw her with Herbie Hancock and it was some of the best playing I've ever seen, nevermind male vs. female.
That's just chops (although Vinnie is highly musical too). There's a lot more to being a great drummer than that IMO.I've yet to see an amazing female drummer in the technique world. Some of those listed here are really good drummers, but I wouldn't even consider putting them in the same league as Dennis Chambers or Vinnie.