Great Drummer Performances

[Artie Fufkin]

Sure, guitarists are the heroes and singers can steal a show but do you know of a specific drummer performance which stands out?

My contribution is this from Metallica at the Freddy Mercury Tribute concert at Wembley in '92. If there was ever a drummer totally "in the zone", it's here....

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[drummer2783]

you really think so?

Im probably bias, as i have never rated lars ulrich. but with a couple of timing errors at the beginning, it isn't exactly a 'great' performance. and his drumming is pretty unremarkable in itself.

that said, he does keep a tight groove for most of the song, and the drums are definitely the stand out instrument of that performance as a whole!

ill find some and get them up asap :D

Aaron

[The Snake]

Phil and Chester



Why oh why did Phil do those borrrrrrring solo albums.

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[Artie Fufkin]

Originally Posted by drummer2783

you really think so?

Im probably bias, as i have never rated lars ulrich. but with a couple of timing errors at the beginning, it isn't exactly a 'great' performance. and his drumming is pretty unremarkable in itself.

that said, he does keep a tight groove for most of the song, and the drums are definitely the stand out instrument of that performance as a whole!

ill find some and get them up asap :D

Aaron

I look forward to seeing what you come up with, being a drummer yourself .

I'm no lars' fanboy myself but I do rate that performance highly, for the reason it's just so much bleedin fun to watch.

Technically proficient doesn't necessarily matter to me...heck, my favourite live band is Motley Crue and NONE of them are musicians .

[krish]

"The Professor on the drum kit", as Geddy Lee has called him, performing Der Trommler on Rush's 30th anniversary tour ("R30" DVD) ...

[deadtotheworld]

Damn someone beat me to it! Was gonna mention Neil Peart... awesome! or pretty much anything by Mike Portnoy.

[huwg]

I like Peart, Bruford, and Carey

Here is Gavin Harrison



and a porcupine tree song - Anesthetise

[Artie Fufkin]

A batch of freaking drum solos.

It's my own fault...I should have explained better.

Thank goodness for Anesthetise - just the kind of thing I was looking for, a song made better because of the drummer.

[shb367]

Neil Peart does an amazing display on the Weapon from the rush grace under pressure show. He plays along to a click track. Red secor a also has a great performance.

I suppose when it comes to performances no one can come near Buddy Rich

[huwg]

I also like
Led Zeppelin - In my Time of Dying
Faith No More - War Pigs

[davidm]

Another vote for Mike Portnoy here. There are plenty of highlights to choose from. Chose this as one of my favourite Dream Theater tracks



Gavin Harrison and Danny Carey are also great drummers.

[hudson0804]

Meshuggah drummer Tomas Haake




Awesome footage.



This one made me do a sex wee -

[hudson0804]

Mike Portnoy of Dream theatre.

I was impressed, i wanna make love to his snare tbh.