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Posted: June 14 2004 at 02:58

My vote goes to Barriemore Barlow, although I have to mention the awesome Dave Lombardo.

(and all the guys already mentioned!)

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Posted: June 14 2004 at 02:45

For me it's Harald Grosskopf from the german Wallenstein...and Billy Cobham from the Mahavishnu Orchestra

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Posted: June 14 2004 at 01:33

Much as I love Neil Peart's drumming and the lyrics he wrote for Rush my vote goes to Mike Portnoy. I think his drumming is so versatile that it's a joy to listen to any Dream Theater or Transatlantic record. I've seen Transatlantic perform live with Mike in the front of the stage. I was in the audience only inches away from that spot and utterly amazed by his techniques.

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Posted: June 14 2004 at 01:27

When I joined this forum in May there was a Poll about this same issue, but I prefer this kind of threads where you can choose your candidates without any limit.

A few months ago I would have voted for Bill Bruford beyond any doubt, but today I believe there are many in so high level that's hard to choose the best, my favorites are:

Bill Bruford (Yes - King Crimson, etc.): Great percussionist and complete musician.

Manu Katche (Peter Gabriel): Perfect style, watching him play you can't understand how he can be so loose and calm, plays with all the body and enjoys what he does.

Phil Collins (Genesis, Brand X): Not in a superb level as all others here, but still among the best, complex, ultra fast and loves to improvise, better for jazz than for prog'.

Neil Peart (Rush): Well.....he's Peart and that is enough.

Carl Palmer: Perfect drummer for a power trio, strong and fast, don't know if he would feel comfortable in a band with more members.

Lee Kerslake (Uriah Heep): Terrible style but enough power to iluminate a big city. Not a drummer, a force of nature.

Phil Ehart (Kansas): Incredibly complex drumming, perfect style but maybe lacks a bit of strength.

Tony Fernandez (Strawbs - Rick Wakeman): The most underrated drummer in the world, absolutely precise, incredible feet work, a guy who can follow Rick Wakeman on stage has to be a master.

Terry Bozzio (UK, Missing Persons, Bozzio - Levin & Stevens): Mr. style himself, the guy is absolutely accurate.

Not Prog and maybe you can hate the music he plays but Fergal Lawler from Cranberries is out of this world, he has great style and strength, a complete drummer.

Iván

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Posted: June 14 2004 at 01:12

Neil is great, one of the best I would have to say and the rock of RUSH not only for the way he performs, but for the weight placed upon him transformed into the great composer and songwriter he is. BUT, he ain't the best drummer for me. I definitely have several opinions and observations, but instead of that I'm just going to give you away the name of my all time best drummer . Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Cozy Powell. Love him or hate him!!!

P.S. I thought of Bill Bruford, but naaaah!!! (waiting for rotten eggs to be hurled in my direction any time now...)

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Posted: June 14 2004 at 00:00

Sorry if this's been done before, but...

What do y'all think is the best prog drummer? I'd have posted a
poll, but I don't know nearly enough.

Anyways, my vote goes for Neil Peart.

"YOU SLEPT WITH MY WIFE!?"
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Certif1ed Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: April 08 2004 Location: England Status: Offline Points: 7559	Posted: June 14 2004 at 02:58
	My vote goes to Barriemore Barlow, although I have to mention the awesome Dave Lombardo. (and all the guys already mentioned!)

philippe Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: March 14 2004 Location: noosphere Status: Offline Points: 3597	Posted: June 14 2004 at 02:45
	For me it's Harald Grosskopf from the german Wallenstein...and Billy Cobham from the Mahavishnu Orchestra


Aquarius Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Groupie Joined: May 06 2004 Location: Netherlands Status: Offline Points: 90	Posted: June 14 2004 at 01:33
	Much as I love Neil Peart's drumming and the lyrics he wrote for Rush my vote goes to Mike Portnoy. I think his drumming is so versatile that it's a joy to listen to any Dream Theater or Transatlantic record. I've seen Transatlantic perform live with Mike in the front of the stage. I was in the audience only inches away from that spot and utterly amazed by his techniques.
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Ivan_Melgar_M Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: April 27 2004 Location: Peru Status: Offline Points: 19557	Posted: June 14 2004 at 01:27
	When I joined this forum in May there was a Poll about this same issue, but I prefer this kind of threads where you can choose your candidates without any limit. A few months ago I would have voted for Bill Bruford beyond any doubt, but today I believe there are many in so high level that's hard to choose the best, my favorites are: Bill Bruford (Yes - King Crimson, etc.): Great percussionist and complete musician. Manu Katche (Peter Gabriel): Perfect style, watching him play you can't understand how he can be so loose and calm, plays with all the body and enjoys what he does. Phil Collins (Genesis, Brand X): Not in a superb level as all others here, but still among the best, complex, ultra fast and loves to improvise, better for jazz than for prog'. Neil Peart (Rush): Well.....he's Peart and that is enough. Carl Palmer: Perfect drummer for a power trio, strong and fast, don't know if he would feel comfortable in a band with more members. Lee Kerslake (Uriah Heep): Terrible style but enough power to iluminate a big city. Not a drummer, a force of nature. Phil Ehart (Kansas): Incredibly complex drumming, perfect style but maybe lacks a bit of strength. Tony Fernandez (Strawbs - Rick Wakeman): The most underrated drummer in the world, absolutely precise, incredible feet work, a guy who can follow Rick Wakeman on stage has to be a master. Terry Bozzio (UK, Missing Persons, Bozzio - Levin & Stevens): Mr. style himself, the guy is absolutely accurate. Not Prog and maybe you can hate the music he plays but Fergal Lawler from Cranberries is out of this world, he has great style and strength, a complete drummer. Iván Edited by ivan_2068

The Prognaut Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: April 14 2004 Location: Somewhere Else Status: Offline Points: 1492	Posted: June 14 2004 at 01:12
	Neil is great, one of the best I would have to say and the rock of RUSH not only for the way he performs, but for the weight placed upon him transformed into the great composer and songwriter he is. BUT, he ain't the best drummer for me. I definitely have several opinions and observations, but instead of that I'm just going to give you away the name of my all time best drummer . Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Cozy Powell. Love him or hate him!!! P.S. I thought of Bill Bruford, but naaaah!!! (waiting for rotten eggs to be hurled in my direction any time now...)
	break the circle reset my head wake the sleepwalker and i'll wake the dead

Mysterio Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: June 09 2004 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 37	Posted: June 14 2004 at 00:00
	Sorry if this's been done before, but... What do y'all think is the best prog drummer? I'd have posted a poll, but I don't know nearly enough. Anyways, my vote goes for Neil Peart.
	"YOU SLEPT WITH MY WIFE!?" "It was a threesome! ... Nobody slept!"