Guest Plushy Al Logan Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B. Brian Brunzell 0 Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haVoc 0 Report post 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) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henry Spencer 0 Report post Posted November 4, 2003 Bassist: Jaco Pastorius Drummer: Ginger Baker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Agent of Oblivion Report post 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corey_Lazarus 0 Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Agent of Oblivion Report post Posted November 4, 2003 Raymond Herrera? That's kind of a weird pick. Why him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Baron 0 Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corey_Lazarus 0 Report post Posted November 4, 2003 I just like Raymond's use of double-bass during the most tame of Factory songs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rising up out of the back seat-nuh 0 Report post 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArkhamGlobe 0 Report post Posted November 4, 2003 Bassists: John Entwistle Chris Squire Bootsy Collins Drummer: Keith Moon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Brian Report post Posted November 4, 2003 Tito Puente Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henry Spencer 0 Report post 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Metal Maniac 0 Report post Posted November 5, 2003 Bass: Steve Harris Drums: Nicko McBrain, Scott Travis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Nacho Nixon Report post Posted November 5, 2003 Pretty much standards, I guess Bass: Les Claypool, Mike Watt Drums: Neil Peart Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B. Brian Brunzell 0 Report post 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Stanley 0 Report post Posted November 5, 2003 Drums: Eric Singer (Alice Cooper, Lita Ford) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C Dubya 04 0 Report post Posted November 5, 2003 Bass: Allen Woody Victor Wooten Oteil Burbridge Les Claypool Drums: Matt Abts Billy Martin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest BAR Report post Posted November 5, 2003 Bassists: Steve Harris Cliff Burton Lemmy Duff McKagan Drummers: John Bonham Keith Moon Nick Mason Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1234-5678 0 Report post Posted November 5, 2003 Bass: Duff McKagan Drums: John Densmore John Bonham Matt Sorum Keith Moon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Hot Thumbtack In The Eye 0 Report post 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~! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLAGIARISM! 0 Report post 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Winter Of My Discontent Report post 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dr. Wrestlingphysics Report post Posted November 6, 2003 And Charlie Watts was/is a big blues and jazz fan. He is also a very good drummer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Baron 0 Report post 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mesepher Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Agent of Oblivion Report post 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLAGIARISM! 0 Report post Posted November 6, 2003 I saw Terry Bozzio do a live drum clinic a few years ago. Bah Gawd. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C Dubya 04 0 Report post 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
