Members sharkhamill Posted September 17, 2008 Members Share Posted September 17, 2008 I don't listen to much 80's metal anymore, buti was raised on it and admired a lot of those typesof drummers, before i REALLY discovered Bonhamand Paice and the greats... However, I always thought out of the 80's Hair Metallot that Bobby Blotzer from Ratt had some interestingfills/grooves and was pretty solid. And then of course,Tommy Lee and Randy Castillo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Carminemw Posted September 17, 2008 Members Share Posted September 17, 2008 Terry Bozzio made the scene after Zappa with "Missing Persons" and he was some kind of player... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thomas G Posted September 17, 2008 Members Share Posted September 17, 2008 I've always thought Ratt's drummer was awesome. He really brought something new to the table, especially with 80's metal drumming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members coyote-1 Posted September 17, 2008 Members Share Posted September 17, 2008 He was a good drummer. The other guy in that band who impressd me was guitarist deMartini. I've always thought Ratt's drummer was awesome. He really brought something new to the table, especially with 80's metal drumming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Nick the DSM Posted September 17, 2008 Members Share Posted September 17, 2008 Guy from Quiet Riot- Mike Banali?Greg Bissonette from dave lee roth bandVinnie Paul from Pantera's earlier days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members polarnewfie Posted September 17, 2008 Members Share Posted September 17, 2008 Who was that drummer from Stryper? Yeah I know....they were christian rock....blah blah blah, My cousin used to listen to it non-stop, so I inadvertantly got uber:exposed to it. I always thought he was a decently skilled drummer. He certainly had the hair to go with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members turdadactyl Posted September 17, 2008 Members Share Posted September 17, 2008 I think Tommy Lee is one of the most overrated drummers of all time. Point out one thing he did that was really exciting. And before you jump on the soap box, I don't think someone needs to sound like Dennis Chambers or Dave Weckl to be amazing. But Tommy Lee to me is Phil Rudd with a second bass drum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SkiAz4Free Posted September 17, 2008 Members Share Posted September 17, 2008 I think Tommy Lee is one of the most overrated drummers of all time. Point out one thing he did that was really exciting. And before you jump on the soap box, I don't think someone needs to sound like Dennis Chambers or Dave Weckl to be amazing. But Tommy Lee to me is Phil Rudd with a second bass drum. Meh, his kit could do cartwheels. That's about it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members notamachine Posted September 17, 2008 Members Share Posted September 17, 2008 Guy from Quiet Riot- Mike Banali? Frankie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hwy145 Posted September 17, 2008 Members Share Posted September 17, 2008 My favorites are/were: Franki Banali - Quiet Riot, Wasp, and a million other recordings Eric Singer- Black Sabbath, BadlandsTommy Lee- CrueRod Morgenstein (as cheesey as Winger was)Will Calhoun- Living Colour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hwy145 Posted September 17, 2008 Members Share Posted September 17, 2008 Oh geeze, how could I possibly forget Alex Van Halen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Nick the DSM Posted September 17, 2008 Members Share Posted September 17, 2008 Oh geeze, how could I possibly forget Alex Van Halen... Van Halen is not hair metal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Nick the DSM Posted September 17, 2008 Members Share Posted September 17, 2008 Frankie. thats it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hwy145 Posted September 18, 2008 Members Share Posted September 18, 2008 Van Halen is not hair metal! Yet almost all of the guitar players of hair metal era copied Eddie.... hmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ReighIB Posted September 18, 2008 Members Share Posted September 18, 2008 I always loved watching Tommy Lee play drums. He knows how to entertain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BeakerArk Posted September 18, 2008 Members Share Posted September 18, 2008 I feel there must be a delineation before i can answer fully .. .ergo: Best Drummers of the Hair-Metal Era: Nicko McBrainTommy AldredgeVinnie AppiceAlex Van Halen Best Drummers In a Hair-Metal Band: Bobby BlotzerTico TorresFrankie BanalliBlas Elias I'm sure I've forgotten some notables in each category, but those were the ones who immediately came to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mraia1 Posted September 18, 2008 Members Share Posted September 18, 2008 Would Boris Williams of The Cure count? I always thought he was pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members knightvalin Posted September 18, 2008 Members Share Posted September 18, 2008 Hey guys: now this is an interesting thread, and one I think worth its due...Admittedly, the ' Hair Metal' Era was full of poseurs, but there were some good solid musicians in there....I submit some Canadian Content: Haywire, and their drummer Randy Matthews.... All the Classic Hair Metal elements are in place : Big Power Chords, Singalong Choruses, screaming Frontmen , quick edit Vids,Bass player using the Steinburger, and nonsensensical framing story....but for all that, this song is as catchy as hell and listen to what Matthews is doing during the choruses.....I saw them in their heyday and he hit like a sledgehammer....apparently they're still going, but the hair is long gone!! anyway, Haywire deserve some kudos because they tried to be more than a hair metal act, mixing different styles up on their albums. That's my Three Cents: :thu:Peace:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members siberian Posted September 18, 2008 Members Share Posted September 18, 2008 Some of my favorite drummers from that era... Robert SweetMikkee Dee (when he was with King Diamond)Scott RockenfieldScott Travis (first discovered him when he joined Judas Priest on the Painkiller Album And let me throw my two cents in about Tommy Lee. Say what you want about him... maybe he wasn't a technically superior drummer with the greatest chops... but neither was John Bonham. Now before anybody gets their panties in a bunch thinking I'm comparing Tommy Lee to John Bonham... I'm not, so relax. I'm just saying, like John Bonham, the one thing I would say about Tommy Lee, he did know how to put down a good groove. I didn't idolize him as a drummer, but I respected what he did for his music and as an entertainer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kabaalk Posted September 18, 2008 Members Share Posted September 18, 2008 Scott Rockenfield from Queensryche was pretty slammin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lsits Posted September 18, 2008 Members Share Posted September 18, 2008 Anyone remember Joe Franco? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members twosticks Posted September 18, 2008 Members Share Posted September 18, 2008 Honestly!.....Used to know a dude in the 80's that would sound like him note for note! The hell with the devil I say! One dude I first heard about from a hair Metal band was from Whitesnake's "Slide it In" CD. Mr Cozy Powell! That Album (or cassette as it were) rocked!! find and put that CD in today and it still holds up!! Was before WS with Tawny Kitten and the cheesy videos. Y&T, Whitesnake, Aldo Nova, Triumph, Zebra, Dokken, Scorpions, Slade, DIO, and way many others before the genre started becoming a cartoon of itself! When In doubt, I whip it out, I got me a rock and roll band, it's a free for all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jadz01 Posted September 18, 2008 Members Share Posted September 18, 2008 I think Tommy Lee is one of the most overrated drummers of all time. Point out one thing he did that was really exciting. And before you jump on the soap box, I don't think someone needs to sound like Dennis Chambers or Dave Weckl to be amazing. But Tommy Lee to me is Phil Rudd with a second bass drum. I agree. He is a good drummer, but during live shows he needs to keep his mouth shut. A bit of a wanker IMO. He is more famous for shagging Pamela Anderson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jadz01 Posted September 18, 2008 Members Share Posted September 18, 2008 I think Tommy Lee is one of the most overrated drummers of all time. Point out one thing he did that was really exciting. And before you jump on the soap box, I don't think someone needs to sound like Dennis Chambers or Dave Weckl to be amazing. But Tommy Lee to me is Phil Rudd with a second bass drum. I agree. He is a good drummer, but during live shows he needs to keep his mouth shut. A bit of a wanker IMO. He is more famous for shagging Pamela Anderson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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