Guest Plushy Al Logan Posted November 4, 2003 Report Posted November 4, 2003 (edited) Everyone once in a while, somebody will start a thread about their favorite guitarists or vocalists, but no one has started one on their favorite bassists or drummers. I just think we needed a thread like this. Bassists: Michael Anthony Eddie Van Halen (Yes, he has played bass before) Cliff Burton Bobby Dall Mona Nikki Sixx Drummers: Alex Van Halen (Fire, good!) Eddie Van Halen (Yes, he also pays drums on some Van Halen tracks. The only one I can think of is "Crossing Over") Tommy Lee Keith Moon Lars Ulrich (Entertainment value purposes, not for talent) Rikki Rocket David Lauser Edited November 4, 2003 by Plushy Al Logan
B. Brian Brunzell Posted November 4, 2003 Report Posted November 4, 2003 Bassists: Les Claypool John Entwistle Flea John Paul Jones John Myung Stu Hamm Drummers: Mike Portnoy Danny Carey Neil Peart Keith Moon Carter Beauford Gene Hoglan
haVoc Posted November 4, 2003 Report Posted November 4, 2003 I don't have a favorite bassist. Too many different styles I like. My favorite all around drummer is Charlie Benante. (Anthrax)
Henry Spencer Posted November 4, 2003 Report Posted November 4, 2003 Bassist: Jaco Pastorius Drummer: Ginger Baker
Guest Agent of Oblivion Posted November 4, 2003 Report Posted November 4, 2003 We've actually done this thread a few times. Les Claypool and Victor Wooten are probably my two favorites on bass, although I take influences more from Geezer Butler, John Entwistle, Geddy Lee, and Kerry King, even though he's a guitarist. On drums, I'm all about Flo Mounier, Pete Sandoval, and Neil Peart.
Corey_Lazarus Posted November 4, 2003 Report Posted November 4, 2003 Bass: Cliff Burton Lemmy Les Claypool John Myung Dave Ellefson Drums: Dave Lombardo Mike Portnoy Peter Chris Marky Ramone Raymond Herrera
Guest Agent of Oblivion Posted November 4, 2003 Report Posted November 4, 2003 Raymond Herrera? That's kind of a weird pick. Why him?
Red Baron Posted November 4, 2003 Report Posted November 4, 2003 Bass: Cliff Burton Steve Harris John Myung Geddy Lee Jason Newsted John Entwistle Drums: Keith Moon Neil Peart Stuart Copeland Nick McBrian
Corey_Lazarus Posted November 4, 2003 Report Posted November 4, 2003 I just like Raymond's use of double-bass during the most tame of Factory songs.
rising up out of the back seat-nuh Posted November 4, 2003 Report Posted November 4, 2003 I personally thinnk that Radiohead have the best rhythm section ever: Colin Greenwood and Phil Selway. They rarely sho off, but when they do it's amazing, and the musicianship they bring to their instruments is superb. Plus, they work together so well as a unit, and are amazing live. So, yeah. Those two.
ArkhamGlobe Posted November 4, 2003 Report Posted November 4, 2003 Bassists: John Entwistle Chris Squire Bootsy Collins Drummer: Keith Moon
Henry Spencer Posted November 5, 2003 Report Posted November 5, 2003 Other favorite bassists of mine are Charlie Mingus, Victor Wooten, Geddy Lee, Scott Reeder, John Entwistle, Flea, Klaus Flouride, and Les Claypool.
The Metal Maniac Posted November 5, 2003 Report Posted November 5, 2003 Bass: Steve Harris Drums: Nicko McBrain, Scott Travis.
Guest Nacho Nixon Posted November 5, 2003 Report Posted November 5, 2003 Pretty much standards, I guess Bass: Les Claypool, Mike Watt Drums: Neil Peart
B. Brian Brunzell Posted November 5, 2003 Report Posted November 5, 2003 Peter Chris BLASPHEMY~! It's Peter CRISS. Oh well, I won't hold that against you. Just the fact that KISS gets their due is all I need.
Paul Stanley Posted November 5, 2003 Report Posted November 5, 2003 Drums: Eric Singer (Alice Cooper, Lita Ford)
C Dubya 04 Posted November 5, 2003 Report Posted November 5, 2003 Bass: Allen Woody Victor Wooten Oteil Burbridge Les Claypool Drums: Matt Abts Billy Martin
Guest BAR Posted November 5, 2003 Report Posted November 5, 2003 Bassists: Steve Harris Cliff Burton Lemmy Duff McKagan Drummers: John Bonham Keith Moon Nick Mason
1234-5678 Posted November 5, 2003 Report Posted November 5, 2003 Bass: Duff McKagan Drums: John Densmore John Bonham Matt Sorum Keith Moon
Red Hot Thumbtack In The Eye Posted November 5, 2003 Report Posted November 5, 2003 Bass: Geddy Lee, Claypool Drums: Flo Mounier, Trym Torson, Dirge Rep, Gene Hoglan, Bard Eithun, Hellhammer, Neil Peart, Fenriz and HORGH~!
PLAGIARISM! Posted November 5, 2003 Report Posted November 5, 2003 I'll point out this sure as hell isn't the first favourite bassist/drummer threads we've had. Anyway... Bass - Claypool, Butler, Entwistle.... Drums - the DEP lad, Tim Alexander and Dale effing Crover.
Guest The Winter Of My Discontent Posted November 5, 2003 Report Posted November 5, 2003 Everyone loves Keif Moon because he was a bufoon. Ginger Baker and John Bonham owned his soul. And wanna know who influenced Baker and Bonham? Jazz. Jazz drummers are the best. Unfortunately, I don't know any by name since I am a beginner with it all. In fact, dare I say, jazz musicians are the tightest of any genre.
The Czech Republic Posted November 6, 2003 Report Posted November 6, 2003 Everyone loves Keif Moon because he was a bufoon. Ginger Baker and John Bonham owned his soul. And wanna know who influenced Baker and Bonham? Jazz. Jazz drummers are the best. Unfortunately, I don't know any by name since I am a beginner with it all. In fact, dare I say, jazz musicians are the tightest of any genre. Art Blakey and Buddy Rich are my favorite jazz drummers. But Buddy Rich was the biggest bastard on the planet to his band. His theory was that if you missed a cue from him, you weren't good enough to play jazz, and he had fired people mid-show for that. The tapes of Buddy cursing a blue streak to the people on the tour bus are pretty well-circulated.
Guest Dr. Wrestlingphysics Posted November 6, 2003 Report Posted November 6, 2003 And Charlie Watts was/is a big blues and jazz fan. He is also a very good drummer.
Red Baron Posted November 6, 2003 Report Posted November 6, 2003 Keith Moon was ahead of every drummer of its time. I'm not knocking on John Bonham though, i think he's great.
Guest mesepher Posted November 6, 2003 Report Posted November 6, 2003 (edited) Bass: Allen Woody Victor Wooten Oteil Burbridge Les Claypool Drums: Matt Abts Billy Martin oh yeah~! as for Radiohead having the best rythmn section... dude, come on. Go buy a copy of the Who's Quadrophenia and listen to the chemistry of Moon and Entwhistle, check out Geddy Lee and Neil Peart... Matt Abts and Allen Woody... Matt Abts and George Porter Jr... Matt Abts and Andy Hess.... Oteil and Butch, Marc, and Jaimoe... I just can never take Radiohead that serious, though. and about the jazz drummers.... yes, Jazz and Classical are by far the most difficult forms of music to perform. These rock guys can't hold a candle to jazz or classical music. Edited November 6, 2003 by mesepher
Guest Agent of Oblivion Posted November 6, 2003 Report Posted November 6, 2003 Rush, The Who, and Black Sabbath have had probably the top 3 rhythm sections in rock. I wouldn't say Bill Ward was particularly an outstanding drummer, but he was definitely good, and always meshed perfectly with what Geezer was doing. For some FANTASTIC meshing of drums and bass guitar, check out a Frank Zappa track called "Rubber Shirt." It's Terry Bozzio on the drums, and Patrick Hearn on bass, but I could be wrong. Awesome intricate little playing back and forth between the two. One of my favorite FZ tracks.
PLAGIARISM! Posted November 6, 2003 Report Posted November 6, 2003 I saw Terry Bozzio do a live drum clinic a few years ago. Bah Gawd.
C Dubya 04 Posted November 6, 2003 Report Posted November 6, 2003 oh yeah~! as for Radiohead having the best rythmn section... dude, come on. Go buy a copy of the Who's Quadrophenia and listen to the chemistry of Moon and Entwhistle, check out Geddy Lee and Neil Peart... Matt Abts and Allen Woody... Matt Abts and George Porter Jr... Matt Abts and Andy Hess.... Oteil and Butch, Marc, and Jaimoe... I just can never take Radiohead that serious, though. and about the jazz drummers.... yes, Jazz and Classical are by far the most difficult forms of music to perform. These rock guys can't hold a candle to jazz or classical music. Good to see another Mule/ABB fan in these parts. I just caught the Mule in Philly two or three weeks ago and was amazed once again. The chemistry between Abts and Hess was incredible, especially considering they haven't played together much. I was also really impressed with Hess as a bass player. I knew he had played with Scofield, but wasn't too familiar with his work. He lays down some pretty tasty bass lines. Also, I've always felt that Berry Oakley was underrated as a bass player. Wish he could've been around longer to see how his playing developed.
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