Members akaiser77 Posted October 18, 2009 Members Share Posted October 18, 2009 Here are mine: 1) "Heaven and Hell" by Black Sabbath (Drummer: Bill Ward) Bill claims to have been so drunk during the making of this album that he doesn't even remember recording it (his drum tech says this is a serious exaggeration). Still, I think this is some of the best playing of his career. The classic heavy, inimitable Ward swing is evident t/o this record, especially on tracks like "Children of the Sea" and "Heaven and Hell." Simply a metal drumming classic. 2) "Defenders of the Faith" by Judas Priest (Drummer: Dave Holland) My favorite Priest album and, IMO, arguably the greatest metal album of all time. Holland's playing here is his classic solid, heavy style, but he adds some interesting hi-hat flourishes on "Jawbreaker" and "The Sentinel," and his playing is nuanced and deep in the groove t/o. Those who claim Holland is a boring, uninspired player should listen to the monumental drumming on this album. 3) "OU812" by Van Halen (Drumer: AVH) My favorite VH album and by far the best thing they ever did w/Sammy, IMHO. "AFU" is arguably AVH's finest moment as a drummer ever, and tracks like "Mine All Mine," "Cabo Wabo," and "Source of Infection" show the diversity and power of AVH's playing like no other VH album ever did. 4) "Diary of a Madman" by Ozzy Osbourne (Drummer: Lee Kerslake) Holy {censored}, this is some incredibly heavy and powerful playing by one of the great unsung heroes of metal drumming. Super solid, heavy, deep down in the groove, but w/elegance and nuance to spare. Powerful and creative drumming by a truly great drummer/songwriter (he co-wrote 6 of the tracks here). 5) "Rio" by Duran Duran (Drummer: Roger Taylor) Taylor was, again IMHO, the greatest drummer to come out of England in the '80s. The guy worshipped some diverse players, like Paul Thompson (Roxy Music), Bonzo, Tony Thompson (Chic), and Charlie Watts. Taylor has tremendous feel and power, but his playing has lots of subtlety, too. The master, IMO, of the 16th-note groove, along w/David Garibaldi. 6) "Flick of the Switch" by AC/DC (Drummer: Phil Rudd) Rudd's last album w/Acca Dacca until '95. Arguably the best Brian Johnson album, and a classic of hard rock drumming. Such groove, power, and soul--the three elements of Rudd's legendary status among hard rock drummers. Despite the disbelievers, Rudd has inspired legions of drummers to take up the sticks w/his incredible groove, power, and feel. This album represents his playing at its peak. 7) "Blow Up Your Video" by AC/DC (Drummer: Simon Wright) Wright's last album w/AC/DC and the best album he ever made as a drummer. I like a lot of his stuff w/Dio, but he was never more inventive or inspired than he was here. The tightness and power of his playing made a big impression on me as a young drummer, and tracks like "Heatseeker," "That's the Way I Wanna Rock 'n Roll," and "Nick of Time" all featured solid, technically "simple" playing w/power, energy, and creativity. This is the most atypical drumming album AC/DC ever made, and one of the most interesting. A forgotten gem in their catalog, IMO. (Check out the hi-hat on "TTWIWRNR"!) 8) "Greatest Hits" by Fleetwood Mac (Drummer: Mick Fleetwood) Mick is truly an underrated player. A classic groove-n-feel player, w/a very distinctive sound, the man oozed soul and passion on every track he ever played. This is a remarkable cross-section of his work, w/several representative examples of his deceptively simple and memorable drumming on tracks like "Gypsy" and "As Long as You Follow," among many others. One of the biggest influences on my drumming by far! PS: I wrote this quickly while slightly inebriated, so spare me any comments about typos, guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BeakerArk Posted October 18, 2009 Members Share Posted October 18, 2009 "Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley" -- Robert Palmer "Diary of a Madman" -- Ozzy "Aja" -- Steely Dan "Music from Big Pink" -- The Band "Tower of Power" -- T.O.P. "Greatest Hits" -- Barry White "Live at the Regal" -- BB King "Texas Flood" -- SRV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zildjian@consol Posted October 18, 2009 Members Share Posted October 18, 2009 Led Zepplin 1 and 2, so many styles in those 2 lp's, 2112, abby road side 2, and anything with Mitch Mitchael,Bill Ward, Ian P.Really in that time quite a bunch of great drummers, early 70's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lossforgain Posted October 18, 2009 Members Share Posted October 18, 2009 "Aja" -- Steely Dan That one would probably make my list too, along with: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fusionfunk Posted October 18, 2009 Members Share Posted October 18, 2009 Almost impossible to answer as there are so many. Inner Mounting Flame- Mahavishnu Orchestra Birds of Fire- Mahavishnu Orchestra Actually, make that all Mahavishnu Albums. All Tony Williams Lifetime Romantic Warrior - Return to Forever School Days- Stanley Clarke All Deep Purple albums. All Rush up until Signals, after that they changed. Heavy Weather- Weather Report All Billy Cobham Seven Steps to Heaven- Miles Larry Coryell's 11th House- with Alphonse Mouzon There are so many more, but I'm tired of typing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members aenemated Posted October 18, 2009 Members Share Posted October 18, 2009 pearl jam "vs" - this was the one that really got it all going for me. dave abbruzzese just KILLED the groove on every song on this record. soundgarden "badmotorfinger" - matt cameron. 'nuff said. tool " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members towndog Posted October 18, 2009 Members Share Posted October 18, 2009 In no particular order: Santana - Abraxas Zep - Houses of the Holy Zep 4 Grand Funk - Caught in the Act Robin Trower - Bridge of Sighs Deep Purple - Machine Head Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zildjian@consol Posted October 18, 2009 Members Share Posted October 18, 2009 Almost impossible to answer as there are so many.Inner Mounting Flame- Mahavishnu OrchestraBirds of Fire- Mahavishnu OrchestraActually, make that all Mahavishnu Albums.All Tony Williams LifetimeRomantic Warrior - Return to ForeverSchool Days- Stanley ClarkeAll Deep Purple albums.All Rush up until Signals, after that they changed.Heavy Weather- Weather ReportAll Billy CobhamSeven Steps to Heaven- Miles Larry Coryell's 11th House- with Alphonse MouzonThere are so many more, but I'm tired of typing. I agree with rush changing and it wasn't for the better,some great stuff on your list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members marko46 Posted October 18, 2009 Members Share Posted October 18, 2009 We're going back here to my start: Black Sabbath- 1Alice Cooper- KillerBlack Oak Arkansas- If an Angle came to see you..................B.O.C.- 1. Tyranny and MutationZZ Top- Tres HombresRobin Trower- Bridge of SighsTed Nugent- 1st albumBlack Sabbath- Sabbath Bloody Sabbath/ Technical EcstasyRush- 1, Fly By Night, Caress of Steel, 2112 The list goes on and on......................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mikeofbaltimore Posted October 18, 2009 Members Share Posted October 18, 2009 It's kind of hard to say because I think I'm still at an impressionable stage in my drumming, the list will probably change a lot in the next few years but so far,Led Zeppelin IHendrix Live at MontereyThe DoorsThe Killers: AllCream: Disreali GearsThe Mars Volta: Deloused I'm probably missing a bunch but those stick out in my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agogobill Posted October 18, 2009 Members Share Posted October 18, 2009 kind of chronological ... The In Crowd - Ramsey Lewis TrioDrum Suite - Art Blakey Percussion EnsembleOut of the Cool - Gil Evans OrchestraAre You Experienced?, Axis Bold As Love - Jimi Hendrix ExperienceTommy - the WhoJesus Christ Superstar - soundtrackAmerica the Beautiful - Gary McFarlandTrilogy - Emerson, Lake, and PalmerWaiting For Columbus - Little FeatNow's The Time - The Quartet of Charlie Parkerearly Weather ReportSpectrum - Billy CobhamThrust - Herbie HancockIn The Slot - Tower of PowerBorboleta - Santana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members moronmountain Posted October 19, 2009 Members Share Posted October 19, 2009 Les Binks on Judas Priest/Stained Class............ Wait I'm not really a drummer............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members akaiser77 Posted October 19, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 19, 2009 We're going back here to my start:Black Sabbath- 1Alice Cooper- KillerBlack Oak Arkansas- If an Angle came to see you..................B.O.C.- 1. Tyranny and MutationZZ Top- Tres HombresRobin Trower- Bridge of SighsTed Nugent- 1st albumBlack Sabbath- Sabbath Bloody Sabbath/ Technical EcstasyRush- 1, Fly By Night, Caress of Steel, 2112 The list goes on and on......................... Bill Ward, Frank Beard . . . nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JMR Posted October 19, 2009 Members Share Posted October 19, 2009 when I was starting out, led zeppelin and black sabbath stuff NOW: andrew forsman - the fall of troy he's a very tasteful drummer. everything he plays fits. Jon Theodore - The Mars Volta especially deloused and amputechturejust all around great dummer maps and atlases drummer whose name I always forgetwoah, some of his fills and how he moves around the kit Dave turncrantz - russian circlessame reason as andrew forsman both tera melos drummer are cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members soundcreation Posted October 19, 2009 Members Share Posted October 19, 2009 Well aside from the really early stuff my mom played when I was little...like Bob Marley, Eagles, Eric Clapton, Zep, ACDC etc...where I noticed drums but didn't really analyze them. I suppose the first albums I really pulled apart and began air drumming too..were the first few albums I ever bought myself.. Powerslave- Nicko Killers- Clive Burr (basically all of maidens catalog..LOL) Out of the cellar-Bobby Blotzer Master of Puppets - Lars Pyromania - Rick Allen Yep child of the 70's teen of the 80's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nklarow Posted October 19, 2009 Members Share Posted October 19, 2009 I have quite a few that have been "old stand-by's," and a few that I've heard over the years that have just hooked me. Some include, in slight chronological order: Rush - The Spirit of RadioCheap Trick - The Authorized Greatest HitsThe Who - Who's NextRed Hot Chili Peppers - All + Live At Slane CastleThe Velvet Teen - Cum Laude!Phoenix - Wolfgang Amadeus PhoenixGorillaz - Demon DaysRadiohead - In Rainbows + Hail To The Thief + Kid A A lot of other stuff too, but those have been the ones to really grab ahold of my musical tastes and change my drumming style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members boxofrocks Posted October 19, 2009 Members Share Posted October 19, 2009 Nirvana - NevermindDave was a huge inspiration to even want to play these things. Oh yeah and Danzig - 1 and 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members melvinspeed Posted October 19, 2009 Members Share Posted October 19, 2009 Number of the Beast (Clive Burr)Kiss Alive (Peter Criss)Women and Children First (Alex Van Halen)Exit... Stage Left (Neil Peart)Animals (Nick Mason) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WhiplashBand Posted October 20, 2009 Members Share Posted October 20, 2009 Master of Puppets, And Justice For All - Metallica (Lars Ulrich)Among The Living - Anthrax (Charlie Benante)Streets A Rock Opera, The Wake of Megellan - Savatage (Steve "Dr. Killdrumz" Wacholz, Jeff Plate)Sailing The Seas of Cheese - Primus (Tim "Herb" Alexander)Cowboys From Hell - Pantera (Vinnie Paul)Rust in Peace - Megadeth (Nick Menza)Dirt - Alice in Chains (Sean Kinney) And probably more that don't come to mind right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members akaiser77 Posted October 20, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 20, 2009 Master of Puppets, And Justice For All (Lars Ulrich)Among The Living (Charlie Benante)Streets A Rock Opera (Steve "Dr. Killdrumz" Wacholz)Sailing The Seas of Cheese (Tim Alexander)And probably more that don't come to mind right now Lars' work on MOP and AJFA were massive influences on my drumming, too. He wasn't virtuosic, but he had a lot of feel and a distinctive drumming style that I liked a lot. He's part of why I don't like ride cymbals, in fact, though I do like a lot of drummers who are more ride- than hat-oriented (Vinny Appice and Nicko McBrain, most notably). AK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wellhungarian Posted October 20, 2009 Members Share Posted October 20, 2009 Were An American Band/Grand FunkAqualung/Jethro TullThis Was/Jethro TullMeet the Beatles/BeatlesTemptations Live/The TemptationsAbraxas/SantanaRaunch and Roll/Black Oak ArkansasKiss/KissBrain Salad Surgery/Emerson, Lake and PalmerBridge of Sighs/Robin TrowerThey Only Come Out At Night/Edgar WinterLive Bullet/Bob SegerSecond Helping/Lynyrd SkynyrdStreet Survivors/Lynyrd SkynyrdPhysical Graffitti/Led ZeppelinOutlaws/The OutlawsTour de Force/38 SpecialAll American Boy/Rick DerringerMontrose/MontroseGet Your Wings/AerosmithTed Nugent/Ted NugentA Rock and Roll Alternative/Atlanta Rhythm SectionWill The Circle Be Unbroken/The Nitty Gritty Dirt BandLive From Deep in the Heart of Texas/Commander Cody and His Lost Planet AirmenDark Side of the Moon/Pink FloydNot Fragile/Bachman Turner OverdriveAgents of Fortune/Blue Oyster CultFrampton Comes Alive/Peter FramptonSticky Fingers/The Rolling StonesExile on Main Street/The Rolling StonesGolden Biscuits/Three Dog NightRockin' the Fillmore/Humble PieBeginnings/the Allman Brothers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members johnrobbsmusic Posted October 20, 2009 Members Share Posted October 20, 2009 Dark Side of the Moon/The Wall - Pink Floyd (as a drummer and a songwriter, it was some of the first music I ever listened to, stuck with me all the way)In Absentia/Deadwing/The Insident - Porcupine TreeMoving Pictures/Counterparts - RushEvery Led Zeppelin Song I've ever heard; Bonham is awesome!and I'll be honest, I don't remember the name of the albums by Kansas, but the most influential one to me was the one with the Indian Cheif on the cover or it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members akaiser77 Posted October 20, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 20, 2009 I must say, I'm a little surprised by the shortage of Neil Peart references here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sydfan Posted October 20, 2009 Members Share Posted October 20, 2009 As not to have too long a list, here are my top five or six: You Make The Heat-The Producers-Brian HolmesGet The Knack-The Knack-Bruce GaryGhost In The Machine-The Police-Stewart CopelandScarecrow-Joh Mellencamp-Kenny AronoffParallel Lines-Blondie-Clem Burke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cdawg Posted October 20, 2009 Members Share Posted October 20, 2009 zep- houses, 4, song remains the sameiron maiden- powerslave, piece of minddoors- anythe band, anyj geils band, any before "freeze-frame."police- anydokken- back for the attack, tooth and nailmetallica- kill 'em all, through ...and justiceanthrax- among the living, sound of white noise, state of euphoriaslayer- south, reign, god hatesthe mars volta- deloused, frances, about 50% of the new stuff (with thomas)blind melon- soup, not that stupid "bee" song/album.squirrel nut zippers- perennial favszappa- pick 20, or so. i'm sure there are more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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