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Poll Question: Who is the best or most important progressive drummer?
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Originally posted by Visitor13 Visitor13 wrote:

Originally posted by BaldFriede BaldFriede wrote:

Things you won't hear from any other drummer.


[nitpick] There's loads of drummers playing things you won't hear from any other drummers [/nitpick]
 
Right on! I believe it is referred to as "style". Wink
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http://www.drummerworld.com/drummersolo.html

Just a few.
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Originally posted by StyLaZyn StyLaZyn wrote:

Originally posted by Visitor13 Visitor13 wrote:

Originally posted by BaldFriede BaldFriede wrote:

Things you won't hear from any other drummer.
[nitpick] There's loads of drummers playing things you won't hear from any other drummers [/nitpick]

 

Right on! I believe it is referred to as "style". Wink


Yep.
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Originally posted by Visitor13 Visitor13 wrote:

Originally posted by StyLaZyn StyLaZyn wrote:

Originally posted by Visitor13 Visitor13 wrote:

Originally posted by BaldFriede BaldFriede wrote:

Things you won't hear from any other drummer.
[nitpick] There's loads of drummers playing things you won't hear from any other drummers [/nitpick]

 

Right on! I believe it is referred to as "style". Wink


Yep.

Sure. And I definitely prefer the style of Moerlen. He is the one I grew up with and learned from. He even is the reason I picked up the drumsticks myself.


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Bruford brought a whole new dimension of rhythmic experimentation to the table, and therefore he is one of the most important drummers, but not necessarily 'the best'. For the really primitive description of 'the best' (extravagant solos, fast single strokes, et cetera [which is more than often the easiest way to decide...]), Portnoy really comes to mind. Peart should not be overlooked, as his tight, flawless execution was really outstanding and very influential. 
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^ If you classify In a Silent Way or Lifetime as prog, then yeah. Still, he'd be up against people like Colaiuta, for instance.
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Originally posted by Firefly Firefly wrote:

Sorry, have to butt in again, but it's not me, it's my boyfriend drummer, who's asking if anybody here appreciates Daniel Denis???



Daniel Denis is awesome, I love his work with Univers Zero, Present and Art Zoyd-- definitely a unique percussive voice.  I'm a big fan of Pierre Moerlen too, but for the "most important" poll I voted Bruford.  He's contributed to the genre with quite a range of groups (Yes, KC, Gong, Genesis, Bruford, UK, etc.) and his playing has continued to progress and morph over the years while retaining a distinctly imaginative, creative voice and amazing technical facility.  Peart might have more name recognition, but imho Bruford's work has had more of an impact musically. 
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bruford!!!!! peart is good, but I find bruford to be much more interesting. Collins is good too.
for those about to prog, we salute you.
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I wanna say Peart for at least for important, considering even people who don't know what prog is know his name, and the drummer kids who don't know prog imitate him as well. Just think, if you didn't like prog, where else would you turn for drumming inspiration. Coldplay?... Linkin Park?... Blink 182? Suffice to say it wouldn't be pretty.
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1. Bruford
2. Collins
3. Peart
4. Palmer
5. Gavin Harrison (and moving up fast)
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Originally posted by SoundsofSeasons SoundsofSeasons wrote:

I wanna say Peart for at least for important, considering even people who don't know what prog is know his name, and the drummer kids who don't know prog imitate him as well. Just think, if you didn't like prog, where else would you turn for drumming inspiration. Coldplay?... Linkin Park?... Blink 182? Suffice to say it wouldn't be pretty.

depends on where. ask someone in Germany who Neil Peart is, and you will get puzzled looks in 90% of the cases


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As far as technicality, Virgil Donati and Vinnie Coliuta (sp) are at the top.  Portnoy is not far behind....

My favorite and who I think is most influential is Neil.



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I think I'll have to go with Bill Bruford.  He was a part of Yes, King Crimson, worked with Patrick Moraz, had some great solo albums. 

I would have gone with my more favorite drummer Mr. Billy Cobham, but I feel like he is much more loved and appreciated in the Jazz realm than the prog.
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Neil Peart because on the Aqua Teen Hunger Force movie, he could bring people back to life. Cool
Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened...
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The lack of Christian Vander upsets me so. CryWink

Peart is my favorite anyway (Vander is my second, then Bruford third), but I still have the right to complain about no Vander. LOL
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P.Moerlin & C.Vander

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Actually, I think drummers here should have the most important input. Otherwise it's a popularity contest.
 
 
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