Ginger Baker, an outstanding performer
Ginger Baker is one of the most outstanding performers of all time. He was blessed with great talent, yet cursed with the same level of temper. Even so, he has remained one of the most admired drummers in the jazz industry. He had a way of combining this style’s training with a robust polyrhythmic style in the developed world. And he was the best, often referred to as the power trio. No one can ever ignore his constant clashes with
Keith Moon, the mental drummer
Keith Moon describes himself as the “greatest Keith Moon-Type Drummer in the world.” This is one drummer who was very careful about his rock drumming technique. He was a drummer who always strived to make his performance exceptional. And he was even more cautious about the repetition of his general life. Many who listened to his performance suggested that he was more than just a rock ‘stick-master.’ He is known for his inspiration with Muppets Character Animal. It is not
Is John Bonham the best drummer ever?
John Bonham is a legend in the drumming industry. He is said to have changed the industry completely with his swag and approach to new styles. Being at the forefront of the foundational Led Zeppelin LP, his skills were envied. And years after his passing, Jimmy Page, one of the most excellent drummers of all time, admits he fascinated by his contribution to the industry. He quotes the “Good Times Bad Times explicitly,” telling of how its thunderous bass impacted
Ringo Starr, the best or the worst rock Drummer?
If you don’t know the Beatles, then you haven’t been drumming for long. This is one of the most notable rock bands across the globe. And this is where Ringo Starr features. When Paul McCartney was asked to comment on this drummer, he said he could remember the first time The Beatles was playing with Ringo Starr. McCartney says Ringo was the beginning of the Beatles. As such, the drummer’s contribution, more so in the music industry at large, has
Best Drum Backing Tracks for Hip Hop, Blues, Rock, Funk
You are performing on stage, and you need some backing tracks, right? Well, you need to understand how the systems work before doing what you need. Some people call it playback rig, backing tracks player, playback systems, tracks machine, and many other names. And whatever you think it is, I will be taking you through steps to use one, just like in this video. The truth is, modern music is quite demanding. This is because of the level of perfection expected
Muffling Your Drums
Muffling Your Drums is a technique that drummers use to create a more defined sound of their drums, and to obtain this result they put something on the drum heads (gaffa tape, wallets or specific products that they can buy online). It’s a common solution for a lot of drummers to apply a sort of muffling to their drumheads, usually a thin cardboard plug, into which I slice an inner tube, and a rod at the rear. After I
