Most under-rated drummers

cjbdrm · August 26th, 2004, 08:58 PM

SDK-

It's all in the interpretation. Of course Ricky is not Vinnie and vice versa- but he plays on the same level as far as I'm concerned. And, yes, I do hear similarities in their playing, just especially with the polyrhythmic stuff. I also took lessons from Ricky at DC. And I've seen him play live. (And I'm arriving at a different conclusion than you...ain't it beautiful?)

P.S. Tell "Vince" I said hello

**r_navega** · August 26th, 2004, 10:48 PM

Originally posted by Blue Tav:
Vito Rezza is from Canada.
Great list 'Navega', i agree with many of your choices !
Robbin DiMaggio, Paul DeLong, Joe Travers, Michael Barsimanto, Frank Briggs, Lou Molino (Anyone know what he's doing these days?) and many more.
'JoJo' should definately be up there with the 'Greats', popularity-wise.

[ August 26, 2004 02:51 PM: Message edited by: Blue Tav ]

[ August 26, 2004 03:00 PM: Message edited by: Blue Tav ]

Thanks Blue Tav! I also greatly enjoy some Canadian drummers, like Paul DeLong, Rick Gratton (Lately, I've had fun studying his book!), Neil Peart (my first influence) and Vito Rezza. Michael Barsimanto is another player that I enjoy, he played some interesting and bizarre grooves in Eddie Jobson's "Zync". Frank Briggs, Joe Travers, Toss Panos and Mike Mangini played in a Mike Keneally album: Sluggo, I'm sure you know it. Those who enjoy polyrhythms, odd groupings, and things like that must check out that Zappa-influenced album!!! I haven't listened to Robbin DiMaggio and Lou Molino but I want to check out them in the future. And yes, Jojo should be up, with the greats!!!

**r_navega** · August 26th, 2004, 10:54 PM

Originally posted by cjbdrm:
Thanks Navega! That took some time. I printed it out- thanks!

You're welcome, cjbdrm!
I spent some time but I think it was worth the effort!

Groovissimo · August 26th, 2004, 11:02 PM

To me the Ultimate Underrated drummer in the world is KIRK COVINGTON who plays with Tribal Tech (Gary Willis, Scott Henderson and Scott Kinsey).

What intensity, what groove, dynamics, and musicality ! I've seen Kirk several times and he always impresses me. He is the real thing. Maybe not the most refined technician, but a drummer who puts 100 % into every gig !

**FuseU1** · August 27th, 2004, 01:23 AM

Ditto.

Man, you "got that right" about COVINGTON.
AND he can sing a MEAN, powerful, raspy blues too, while playing the sh**.

I only saw him once w the Tech, but it was a bee-yatchin' show, for sure. Those guys had some serious spontaneous improv telepathy goin' on.

I have some Tech live in Minneapolis [& some other small club somewhere] mp3 boots that are just sa-MOkin'.

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