Which drummers 'serve the music'?

Danchi

Always liked what Matt Cameron did. Subtle differences to what i would've thought a 'normal' drummer would play.

stimpsonslostson

Danchi;1103413" said:

Always liked what Matt Cameron did. Subtle differences to what i would've thought a 'normal' drummer would play.

Did?!? :-O

Wisdom'd. He's rock solid & plays appropriately every time, whether rocking with Pearl Jam or grooving with Soundgarden.

RocknRollDave

Nerine said:

Matt Sorum on the UYI's and VR stuff.

....is horrid.

equalsql

Another great example...  Here a cover of Steve Gadd's drumming on Aja by Steely Dan.

BigMonka

I reckon Mitch Mitchell of Hendrix Experience fame is a great example. I'm not convinced that Hendrix could have done all he did without the rhythm foundation of Mitch's drums and Noel Redding's bass.

richardhomer

BigMonka;1107251" said:

I reckon Mitch Mitchell of Hendrix Experience fame is a great example. I'm not convinced that Hendrix could have done all he did without the rhythm foundation of Mitch's drums and Noel Redding's bass.

I've always felt in the whole of rock music, that those two least deserved to be referred to (or revered) as a 'rhythm section'.

If they had had the ability of Bruce and Baker, I reckon Hendrix's records would have been vastly better.

ElectroDan

I've always though the late Nick Menza was an important part of the Megadeth sound I liked as a teenager.

Nikko McBrain also an integral part of the Maiden sound.

As well as Vinnie Paul, I'd have to say Joey Jordison did something interesting and musical with Slipknot where other metal drummers can sometimes be less imaginative.

Also agree about Foot and Jeff Porcaro. I'd add his replacement in Toto, Simon Phillips too.

equalsql

I've never been a Maiden fan, but Nikko McBain is a superb drummer. His work on the early Pat Traver's albums is a tight and funky as feck.

Placidcasual79

Bernard Purdie is the man.... but did he serve the song? - I am not sure.... he definitely added something in my view. 

I think Charlie Watts is a good shout and Topper Headon - they both nail their bands sound down.....

Ultimately though, for sticking to the other players like glue it has to be Reni of the Stone Roses...... listen to Daybreak or Love spreads he is so incredibly ON the bass line and guitar....