Top Ten Rock Drum Solos - Page 5 - The Orange Mane

Los Broncos · 03-12-2009, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by crawdad

That has to be synthesized or something, nobody can tap the bass drum that fast. Incredible!

Seen the band live many times, dude is for real.

cutthemdown · 03-12-2009, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BizzyBone7

Gene Kroupa (sp). Buddy Rich to me is the best drummer that ever lived. I play the drums regularly and still can't get over how good he and fast he is. Steve Smith from Journey like someone said. That Don't Stop Believing pattern is so hard to get down. Bonham, probably the one drummer i would pick to start a band. Even though hes not the fastest, I've never heard a tighter drummer than him. That solo on Fool in the Rain never gets old. And the shuffle is amazing he uses on it too.

Steve Smith a great drummer. A lot of people don't know this but he plays all Jazz Fusion now. Caught his act a few yrs ago at a local jazz club. Phenomenal.

CSU Husker · 03-12-2009, 09:47 PM

Ive always liked Mike Bordin, and how the hell does he hit those toms that are straight up

NYBronco · 03-14-2009, 05:13 AM

A little humor for this thread. I like this song and enjoy a good drum solo or background work.

Todd Rungren, "Bang My Drum"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZclddLcOYYA

Ironlung · 03-14-2009, 09:47 AM

Just watch the Clutch DVD called: Full Fathom Five. Its littered with kickass solos from one of the masters= Jean Paul Gaster.

Also, anything by Danny Carey is a friggin MASTERPIECE PERIOD. Especially live. He's THE BEST imo. Homegrown right here in Kansas.

chawknz · 03-14-2009, 10:39 AM

Danny Carey is god. His timing is unbelievable.

BlaK-Argentina · 03-14-2009, 10:55 AM

Carey is awesome.

Virgil Donati anyone? The guy is UNBELIEVABLE.

gunns · 03-14-2009, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by LonghornBronco

Rock and Roll - Led Zeppelin.

John Bohnam is a GOD!

Absolutely! But I'd go with Moby Dick at #1
Toad-Ginger Baker, Cream
Voodoo Chile-Mitch Mitchell, Jimi Hendrix
The Black Page-Terry Bozzio, Frank Zappa
Channel One Suite-Buddy Rich

Swedish Extrovert · 03-14-2009, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by MightySmurf

I'm reviving this thing because I need some drummer advice.

But a few things: Joey Jordison is the third most overrated drummer out there next to Travis Barker and Lars Ulrich - none of whom are actually that good. They're great showmen, and some people take that into account, but I don't.

I read someone on here say Jimmy Chamberlain from the Smashing Pumpkins ... his solo on the Pumpkins song 'Starz' is pretty awesome.

Okay ...

I'm coming home and I need to upgrade my drumset. I was listening to some of the tones on Zildjian.com and I'd like to build my crash sound around my 17" Zildjian Projection Crash ... right now my secondary crash is an 18" A Zildjian Medium Thin which I probably can't work in. The 17" has some weird overtones that I'm trying to match with a lower pitch, but the 19" Custom Projection has too much of a high end. In terms of pitch, I think the best matches are the 20" Custom Projection Crash (which would not have too much sustain) and the 18" or 19" Custom Projection Crash (which might have too much sustain).

My question, what would be the best, versatile, compliment as a secondray to my 17" Custom Projection Crash? I want to match the sustain has best as I can and have the secondary crash close to one octave lower than the primary.

Next is the heads.

I haven’t played my kit since I left Colorado, but I’m moving back…. They’re tuned pretty low, and the batters might have too much damage to salvage. Right now my kit has Remo Emperors over Remo Ambassadors, and I’m going for more sustain ... I’d like to switch to Ambassador over Ambassadors. Will my old resonants work as batters, or will they be too stretched out? –

My current setup:

Drums:
Pearl Masters MRX, 6-Ply Maple shells, lacquer finish
Tom: 8x10 (Emperor over Ambassador, clear)
Tom: 10x12 (Same)
Tome: 12x14 (Same)
Snare: 5.5x14 Snare (Coated Ambassador over Hazy SS Ambassador)
Snare: 2.5x13 steel Peace piccolo snare (Coated Pinstripe over clear Evans G1) – a cheap piece of crap, but it works for what I use it for.
Bass: 18x20 (Clear Powerstroke 4, over factory head, I think an Ebony Powerstroke 3)

Cymbals:
14” A New Beat high hats
10” A extra fast splash
17” A Custom projection crash
18” A Medium thin crash – this is the one I’m replacing with either an 18” or 19” projection crash or 20” crash
20” A ping ride
18” fx oriental China trash - high

DeusExManning · 03-14-2009, 01:39 PM

Matt Cameron's drum solo on Evenflow Lollapalooza 2007

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVd4Q...eature=related

Bronco Yoda · 03-14-2009, 03:33 PM

I haven't played the skins in years. Now that my oldest boy is getting old enough I'm thinking of buying an e-kit and teach him the basics. Any suggestions for a good starter set that is expandable.

Swedish Extrovert · 03-14-2009, 03:45 PM

Pearl Exports. Where else can you find an all-maple 5-piece with basic hardware for $800?

Or if you want to go all out, get the session customs, which are basically the same as the Pearl masters kits, only with flanged nickle hardware rather than die-cast... it will run you like $1,200, unless they run cheaper these days.

I would suggest starting with a cymbal pack - and not the B8 or the ZBT ones... I think Zildjian has an A Custom pack with 14" hats, 16" crash and 18" ride for like $300

And there you have it: a nice, expandable beginners kit for $1,100

----

Also, Pacific Drums and Percussion (PDP) are actually made by DW. I don't know how much they run, but I've only heard good things. I remember they actually run pretty cheap, and they have all-maple and all-birch shells. EXCELLENT drums for theprice.

I've also heard that Gretsch drums are great for the price.

Bronco Yoda · 03-14-2009, 03:52 PM

Are these electronic drums you're talking? I stopped by a music shop the other day and was blown away at the prices. I'm talking 4-5 grand for a meager set. Granted the electronics were impressive.

Swedish Extrovert · 03-14-2009, 03:56 PM

Nope... all wood kits - the only way to go.

Once you factor in everything, 4-5 grand is what you'd pay for a MODEST top-of-the line kit. I mean the shells will run you $2,000 ... $300 for a good pedal, another $300 for a hi-hat stand ... and $300 avg for cymbals and another $100 for cymbal stands.

That said, make sure you get maple shells, or possibly birch, but make sure the birch is good. None of the Poplar crap.

Of course, you could get one of those $400 beginners sets with the $200 cymbal pack, but you'll be buying a whole new kit after a couple of years.

Bronco Yoda · 03-14-2009, 04:18 PM

my neighbors, the wife, dogs would kill me if I picked up a real set.
I'm stuck looking at electronic sets for now.

Swedish Extrovert · 03-14-2009, 06:58 PM

You could sound-proof your basement.

Electronic drums are expensive. They haven't really caught on in studios, except in hip-hop and electronica.

I only have experience with the Roland V-Drums, but those are hella expensive. I think Yamaha makes a cheaper kit, but the only electronic drums was a normal feel are the V-drums, because they use real heads.

Swedish Extrovert · 03-15-2009, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MightySmurf

Nope... all wood kits - the only way to go.

Once you factor in everything, 4-5 grand is what you'd pay for a MODEST top-of-the line kit. I mean the shells will run you $2,000 ... $300 for a good pedal, another $300 for a hi-hat stand ... and $300 avg for cymbals and another $100 for cymbal stands.

That said, make sure you get maple shells, or possibly birch, but make sure the birch is good. None of the Poplar crap.

Of course, you could get one of those $400 beginners sets with the $200 cymbal pack, but you'll be buying a whole new kit after a couple of years.

If you're in Denver, check these guys out http://www.drumcityguitarland.com/dr.../Drums-C1.aspx

Great guys, fairly knowledgeable. Good prices, and the best selection in Denver.

They're in Wheat Ridge. When I lived in Littleton, I'd take C-470 to I-70, exit Kipling, hook a left at 44th, and it's right in between Kipling and Wadsworth.

Tombstone RJ · 03-15-2009, 11:37 AM

I can't think off hand of my favorite drum solo. I tend to find most pretty boring, and I love good drumming, it absolutely makes a song.

That being said, some of my favorite drummers:

Stewart Copeland/The Police
Terry Bozio/Missing Persons
Keith Moon/The Who
Gonzo/Led Zeppelin
Session Drummmers/Steeley Dan
Neil Pert/Rush

Swedish Extrovert · 08-10-2009, 01:56 PM

This is me playing (notice my vintage Broncos shirt):

Swedish Extrovert · 08-10-2009, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tombstone RJ

I can't think off hand of my favorite drum solo. I tend to find most pretty boring, and I love good drumming, it absolutely makes a song.

That being said, some of my favorite drummers:

Stewart Copeland/The Police
Terry Bozio/Missing Persons
Keith Moon/The Who
Gonzo/Led Zeppelin
Session Drummmers/Steeley Dan
Neil Pert/Rush

I've always said: Keith Moon, Bonzo, and Peart are the best drummers ever.

BroncoBuff · 08-10-2009, 06:49 PM

Bill Lordan ... Alathea

on Robin Trower Live:

BroncoBuff · 08-10-2009, 06:57 PM

Wow ... Robin Trower is a classic English gentleman, great interview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXBJe7Xqh3s

Hogan11 · 08-10-2009, 11:10 PM

Prarie Prince never gets his just due......

Smiling Assassin27 · 08-11-2009, 09:51 AM

John Densmore and Bill Ward are grossly underrated. Two of my all timers.

Hogan11 · 08-17-2009, 11:26 PM

Green Day/Foxboro Hot Tubs drummer Tré Cool & The Woggles drummer Dan "Electro" Hall

..because you don't have to be some sort of prodigy to be great, you just have to have energy, heart and be willing to be something more than just a timekeeper.

03-14-2009, 05:13 AM	#104
NYBronco Ring of Famer Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 2,994	A little humor for this thread. I like this song and enjoy a good drum solo or background work. Todd Rungren, "Bang My Drum" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZclddLcOYYA Last edited by NYBronco; 03-14-2009 at 05:15 AM..

03-14-2009, 03:45 PM	#112
Swedish Extrovert President of the Universe Formerly known as mightysmurf Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Highlands Ranch Posts: 14,955 Adopt-a-Bronco: Joel Dreesen	Pearl Exports. Where else can you find an all-maple 5-piece with basic hardware for $800? Or if you want to go all out, get the session customs, which are basically the same as the Pearl masters kits, only with flanged nickle hardware rather than die-cast... it will run you like $1,200, unless they run cheaper these days. I would suggest starting with a cymbal pack - and not the B8 or the ZBT ones... I think Zildjian has an A Custom pack with 14" hats, 16" crash and 18" ride for like $300 And there you have it: a nice, expandable beginners kit for $1,100 ---- Also, Pacific Drums and Percussion (PDP) are actually made by DW. I don't know how much they run, but I've only heard good things. I remember they actually run pretty cheap, and they have all-maple and all-birch shells. EXCELLENT drums for theprice. I've also heard that Gretsch drums are great for the price. Last edited by Swedish Extrovert; 03-14-2009 at 03:47 PM..

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03-12-2009, 09:47 PM	#103
CSU Husker Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 447	Ive always liked Mike Bordin, and how the hell does he hit those toms that are straight up

03-14-2009, 09:47 AM	#105
Ironlung Terminator Snake Bitten Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 891	Just watch the Clutch DVD called: Full Fathom Five. Its littered with kickass solos from one of the masters= Jean Paul Gaster. Also, anything by Danny Carey is a friggin MASTERPIECE PERIOD. Especially live. He's THE BEST imo. Homegrown right here in Kansas.

03-14-2009, 10:39 AM	#106
chawknz Perennial Pro-bowler Hey now! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 923 Adopt-a-Bronco: Derek Wolfe	Danny Carey is god. His timing is unbelievable.

03-14-2009, 10:55 AM	#107
BlaK-Argentina Pampita says... ... support your team! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mar del Plata, Argentina. Posts: 5,174 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	Carey is awesome. Virgil Donati anyone? The guy is UNBELIEVABLE.

03-14-2009, 01:39 PM	#110
DeusExManning Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Orange County Posts: 1,336	Matt Cameron's drum solo on Evenflow Lollapalooza 2007 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVd4Q...eature=related

03-14-2009, 03:33 PM	#111
Bronco Yoda Stokley once... ...saved me from a beating Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 7,244	I haven't played the skins in years. Now that my oldest boy is getting old enough I'm thinking of buying an e-kit and teach him the basics. Any suggestions for a good starter set that is expandable.

03-14-2009, 03:52 PM	#113
Bronco Yoda Stokley once... ...saved me from a beating Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 7,244	Are these electronic drums you're talking? I stopped by a music shop the other day and was blown away at the prices. I'm talking 4-5 grand for a meager set. Granted the electronics were impressive.

03-14-2009, 03:56 PM	#114
Swedish Extrovert President of the Universe Formerly known as mightysmurf Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Highlands Ranch Posts: 14,955 Adopt-a-Bronco: Joel Dreesen	Nope... all wood kits - the only way to go. Once you factor in everything, 4-5 grand is what you'd pay for a MODEST top-of-the line kit. I mean the shells will run you $2,000 ... $300 for a good pedal, another $300 for a hi-hat stand ... and $300 avg for cymbals and another $100 for cymbal stands. That said, make sure you get maple shells, or possibly birch, but make sure the birch is good. None of the Poplar crap. Of course, you could get one of those $400 beginners sets with the $200 cymbal pack, but you'll be buying a whole new kit after a couple of years.

03-14-2009, 04:18 PM	#115
Bronco Yoda Stokley once... ...saved me from a beating Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 7,244	my neighbors, the wife, dogs would kill me if I picked up a real set. I'm stuck looking at electronic sets for now.

03-14-2009, 06:58 PM	#116
Swedish Extrovert President of the Universe Formerly known as mightysmurf Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Highlands Ranch Posts: 14,955 Adopt-a-Bronco: Joel Dreesen	You could sound-proof your basement. Electronic drums are expensive. They haven't really caught on in studios, except in hip-hop and electronica. I only have experience with the Roland V-Drums, but those are hella expensive. I think Yamaha makes a cheaper kit, but the only electronic drums was a normal feel are the V-drums, because they use real heads.

03-15-2009, 11:37 AM	#118
Tombstone RJ Ring of Famer Old School Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: In the Tetons! Posts: 19,295 Adopt-a-Bronco: WorrellWilliams	I can't think off hand of my favorite drum solo. I tend to find most pretty boring, and I love good drumming, it absolutely makes a song. That being said, some of my favorite drummers: Stewart Copeland/The Police Terry Bozio/Missing Persons Keith Moon/The Who Gonzo/Led Zeppelin Session Drummmers/Steeley Dan Neil Pert/Rush

08-10-2009, 01:56 PM	#119
Swedish Extrovert President of the Universe Formerly known as mightysmurf Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Highlands Ranch Posts: 14,955 Adopt-a-Bronco: Joel Dreesen	This is me playing (notice my vintage Broncos shirt):

08-10-2009, 06:49 PM	#121
BroncoBuff *************** Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 25,433 Adopt-a-Bronco: QUANTERUS SMITH	Bill Lordan ... Alathea on Robin Trower Live:

08-10-2009, 06:57 PM	#122
BroncoBuff *************** Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 25,433 Adopt-a-Bronco: QUANTERUS SMITH	Wow ... Robin Trower is a classic English gentleman, great interview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXBJe7Xqh3s

08-10-2009, 11:10 PM	#123
Hogan11 Rock-N-Roll Historian Let's take these SOB's out!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: W.NY.B.C. Posts: 21,300 Adopt-a-Bronco: Floyd Little	Prarie Prince never gets his just due......

08-11-2009, 09:51 AM	#124
Smiling Assassin27 STOP! KIPER TIME! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: In a van down by the river Posts: 10,978 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	John Densmore and Bill Ward are grossly underrated. Two of my all timers.

08-17-2009, 11:26 PM	#125
Hogan11 Rock-N-Roll Historian Let's take these SOB's out!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: W.NY.B.C. Posts: 21,300 Adopt-a-Bronco: Floyd Little	Green Day/Foxboro Hot Tubs drummer Tré Cool & The Woggles drummer Dan "Electro" Hall ..because you don't have to be some sort of prodigy to be great, you just have to have energy, heart and be willing to be something more than just a timekeeper.