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INSANE drum solo...

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BUTCH1

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Back in the early '70's Jim Gordon was the best drummer around,(arguably) and played on recordings from Eric Clapton, (Derek and the Dominos) the Beach boys, (Pet sounds) Joe Cocker, Alice Cooper plus many more. In 1971 he performed on this song, (Jump into the fire) on "Nilsson Schmilsson". You may remember it since it was used in the "Goodfellows" soundtrack. Jim told people he was hearing voices and they were telling him to do violent things but no one took him seriously since he was a known heavy drinker. In 1981 he attacked his mother with a hammer+a knife and killed her. It was finally learned he was truly suffering from schizophrenia but he was given a life without parole sentence anyway. The drum solo fuel's this amazing song, it starts at 3:52 if you don't want to hear the beginning. I always thought of it as one of the best around, here's the link, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QghwNqlCRE
 
GagHalfrunt said:
In the history of music there has never been a drum solo that is worth listening to.
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Well it's not really a "solo" per-se as Herbie Flowers is laying down a REALLY meaty bass-line at the same time and Klaus Voormann is grinding out the rhythmic guitar as well.
 
BUTCH1 said:
Yea, sad ending to a brilliant career. His credit's for the people and the tracks he played on was very impressive.
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Sure is. I recall he played on Traffic's Low Spark of High Heeled Boys. And I think he played on some John Lennon stuff. Of course so much more. Sad indeed.
 
Gordon was good, no doubt. But there were many better. Carter Beaford for one. I am continually impressed with his abilities everytime I go to a DMB concert. And seeing as how I've been to about 50 DMB concerts, that is saying something. He brings something special to every song he plays, every time he plays it.

Some pretty cool vids on youtube from Beauford's perspective during a concert. See, e.g.,:


 
Sho'Nuff said:
Gordon was good, no doubt. But there were many better. Carter Beaford for one. I am continually impressed with his abilities everytime I go to a DMB concert. And seeing as how I've been to about 50 DMB concerts, that is saying something. He brings something special to every song he plays, every time he plays it.

Some pretty cool vids on youtube from Beauford's perspective during a concert. See, e.g.,:


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Jesus, that's one hell of a kit he's got there!, my legs got tired just listening to that LOL!.
 
Carter is un-fucking-believable. I've attended many shows and listen to the live stuff repeatedly. Being a drummer myself, I still don't know how this guy pulls some of the stuff he does. On top of that, I don't think I've ever heard a mis-hit. Ever. Incredible.

As others pointed out - Bonham and Peart are monsters too. I'd like to add a few others -

1. Dennis Chambers
2. Chris Coleman
3. Steve Gadd
4. Chad Smith
5. Tony Royster Jr.

Understanding that a -good- percussionist is everything BUT how fast they can play opens you up to a lot more options. The list above are just a few of my favorites. They're SOLID as all hell. As a drummer, you essentially carry the band on your shoulders. You need to be solid. Additionally, they need to know what to play, when to play it, and most importantly when to STOP playing.
 
Throwing one out most of you probably haven't heard of, as he works in the jazz industry. Dave Weckl. Absolutely amazing and highly respected in music business. Saw him live at the NAMM show in the mid 90's. A friend of mine, who's in the Navy jazz band, turned us all onto him.
Fast forward to about 7 Minutes, where it gets going. But it's all worth listening to.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wMBUrY-Kuk
 
Best I've seen is Buddy Rich. And by best I mean most musical. He could play nothing but hi-hat and you'd feel like you got your moneys worth.
 
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