Re: Keith vs classic rock drummers

[Keithjmoon70@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 12/26/2003 8:00:59 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
Sroundtable@xxxxxxx writes:
I used to not notice the drums when listening to music, except in obvious 
spots, but after getting into the Who I find myself comparing everything I hear 
to Keith Moon. 

Ahhh, drums.  The reason I like rock so much.


As a person that hears drums first, I was caught by Keith right off the bat.  
I'm so bored by rock that doesn't "feature" the drums.  I guess that's why I 
was never into bands like Pink Floyd.  I'd rather listen to Deep Purple than 
them anyday.  It's the principle reason that I put Led Zeppelin #2 on my list.  
Keith and John Bonham are a blast to drum along with.  Anyone that puts down 
either one of these guys' skills is either stupid, jealous or crazy.  They are 
night and day different, Keith being top-down, and JB being bottom-up but 
both are *great*. And definitive.  When a Stones song comes on, it's like taking 
a break when playing.  Charlie does have his own flavor though and it's 
original, but simple.  

It's hard to dance to crazy drums.

I just heard Beck's Bolero and I was treated to that familiar scream and 
attack of our boy Keith.  Wow.

Jon in Mi.