Minimalist Drumming (NZC)

[johncaulfeild@xxxxxxxx]

     Nathan Messer wrote:
     
     "Stewart Copeland is the best "minimalist" drummer ever."
     
     IMO - the Jedi Master of minimalist drumming would have to be Buddy 
     Rich, who could put a beat into a dead heart.  In the rock genre, 
     Charlie Watts remains the (grand)father of all later-generation 
     minimalist drummers, holding down some of the best rhythm ever 
     recorded.  But I'll concede that Stewart is ONE OF the best...
     
     John
     
     ps. If you like drumming (esp big band style), try giving "Burning for 
     Buddy" (vols. I and II) a spin.  They were produced by Neil Peart 
     (Rush drummer), and performed by many of music's greatest drummers 
     (sorry, I don't think Stu was in on the sessions...)