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I feel that for as long as Meg White has been playing drums, she should be better...

DaytimeDilemmaDaytimeDilemma Posts: 2,008
edited June 2007 in Other Music
I mean really. The new White Stripes album is good, but Meg's drumming is really getting to me. I mean she still hasn't figured out how to do proper drum fill. Note to jack: replace her with Janet Weiss.
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  • Red LukinRed Lukin Canada Posts: 2,994
    Meg is too hot to replace.

    Plus their style is to be simple, and I think she does it well. Not to be sexist, but for a female (from thew ones I've seen) she's pretty dam good.
  • poorgirl23poorgirl23 Posts: 194
    Meg's drumming style is the most appropiate for the band's sound, I think. It adds to that childlike aesthetic they have. Jack's even said he's begged her not to practice. I think she's pretty great though.
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  • MookieBlaylock5v1MookieBlaylock5v1 Posts: 353
    I can't stand Meg. Critics say she plays drums in a "minimalist" style. I say bullshit, and Meg doesn't have the talent to play any other way. In her case, minimalist = simple due to a lack of talent.

    Female drummers that can drum circles around Meg:

    Samantha Maloney (Hole/Motley Crue)
    Stefanie Eulinberg (Kid Rock)
    Kate Schellenbach (Lucious Jackson/Beastie Boys)
    Cindy Blackman (Lenny Kravitz)
  • larslars Posts: 524
    Red Lukin wrote:
    Meg is too hot to replace.

    Plus their style is to be simple, and I think she does it well. Not to be sexist, but for a female (from thew ones I've seen) she's pretty dam good.
    Replace her with a drum machine
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  • hendrix78hendrix78 Posts: 507
    I like her style for the Stripes. Her simple drumming is a major part of their sound and, in my opinion, it wouldn't be the White Stripes with flashy drumming. Crazy Bonhamesque fills aren't what the Stripes are about.
  • augustwestaugustwest Posts: 739
    MookieBlaylock5v1 wrote:
    I can't stand Meg. Critics say she plays drums in a "minimalist" style. I say bullshit, and Meg doesn't have the talent to play any other way. In her case, minimalist = simple due to a lack of talent.

    Female drummers that can drum circles around Meg:

    Samantha Maloney (Hole/Motley Crue)
    Stefanie Eulinberg (Kid Rock)
    Kate Schellenbach (Lucious Jackson/Beastie Boys)
    Cindy Blackman (Lenny Kravitz)


    Cindy is an awesome drummer. Good call :)
  • DaytimeDilemmaDaytimeDilemma Posts: 2,008
    I just find it annoying that all of their songs have the EXACT same drum beats. It's either bump-cha-bump-cha or bump-cha-bump-bump-cha EVERY TIME.
  • larslars Posts: 524
    DaytimeDilemma wrote:
    I just find it annoying that all of their songs have the EXACT same drum beats. It's either bump-cha-bump-cha or bump-cha-bump-bump-cha EVERY TIME.
    sometimes it´s just bump-cha
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  • EBowieEBowie Posts: 532
    White Stripes = great songs. When some of you hacks contribute to music of the White Stripes caliber, then bash Meg (but I sincerely doubt any of you do anyway).
  • larslars Posts: 524
    EBowie wrote:
    White Stripes = great songs. When some of you hacks contribute to music of the White Stripes caliber, then bash Meg (but I sincerely doubt any of you do anyway).
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  • DOSWDOSW Posts: 2,014
    EBowie wrote:
    White Stripes = great songs. When some of you hacks contribute to music of the White Stripes caliber, then bash Meg (but I sincerely doubt any of you do anyway).

    I fucking hate when people use the "it's better than anything you can do!" defense. It's one of the most moronic defenses I've ever heard... only marginally better than "u r fag".

    In regards to Meg White, I agree with the thread starter. I'm not a big fan of the WS, and Meg White is a big reason for that.
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  • DaytimeDilemmaDaytimeDilemma Posts: 2,008
    EBowie wrote:
    White Stripes = great songs. When some of you hacks contribute to music of the White Stripes caliber, then bash Meg (but I sincerely doubt any of you do anyway).


    What the hell does this even mean? I can diss meg if I want. I'm a musician and know a good drummer when I hear one. Meg White is NOT a good drummer.
  • ManimalManimal Posts: 152
    Red Lukin wrote:
    Meg is too hot to replace.

    Plus their style is to be simple, and I think she does it well. Not to be sexist, but for a female (from thew ones I've seen) she's pretty dam good.

    Really, too hot?

    Man I'd hate to see women in your town. ;)
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  • Alex_CoeAlex_Coe Posts: 762
    lars wrote:
    Replace her with a drum machine


    Drum machines don't have the boobies.
  • verb_to_trustverb_to_trust Posts: 178
    meg white sucks
  • libragirllibragirl Posts: 4,632
    I think she's good for what the band's music is. She's not great but damn she gets a lot of flack.
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  • western pearlwestern pearl Posts: 632
    Why don't people get that Jack doesn't want meg to be a good drummer? Yeah she isn't good. Who fuckin cares? That's not what the Stripes are about.
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  • Alex_CoeAlex_Coe Posts: 762
    Who gives a damn if Meg is a piss-poor drummer? Jack more than makes up for her lack of technical skill.
  • western pearlwestern pearl Posts: 632
    Alex_Coe wrote:
    Who gives a damn if Meg is a piss-poor drummer? Jack more than makes up for her lack of technical skill.

    And she has boobies :D
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  • PissBottleManPissBottleMan Union City, TN Posts: 4,155
    Alex_Coe wrote:
    Drum machines don't have the boobies.

    This reply appeals to my immature nature.

    I heart Meg White.

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  • Rhinocerous SurpriseRhinocerous Surprise Posts: 4,423
    I like Meg. She's the only thing keeping Jack's crazy creative genius grounded.
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  • HailHailVitalogyHailHailVitalogy Posts: 5,486
    Meg's hott

    Like, if I saw her down the street I would be like, shes ok...but since shes in a GREAT band, and plays the drums? that makes me blush!

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  • Red LukinRed Lukin Canada Posts: 2,994
    Manimal wrote:
    Really, too hot?

    Man I'd hate to see women in your town. ;)

    Personal taste I guess. I'm not saying she's drop dead gorgous, but there's something about her, and I'm sure many would agree.

    Unless of course you're into prissy girls caked with make-up
  • Rhinocerous SurpriseRhinocerous Surprise Posts: 4,423
    Red Lukin wrote:
    Personal taste I guess. I'm not saying she's drop dead gorgous, but there's something about her, and I'm sure many would agree.

    Unless of course you're into prissy girls caked with make-up

    I'd agree. And check the amount of "Meg's hot" comments in the Icky Thump thread.:p
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  • catefrancescatefrances Posts: 29,003
    for fucks sake. if jack thought meg was shite then he would replace her. obviously she gives what is required. i would imagine jack knows what hes doing.
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  • pjoasisrulepjoasisrule Posts: 3,412
    She is a female, of course you cant expect her to be up to par with a decent male drummer.
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  • FinsburyParkCarrotsFinsburyParkCarrots Seattle, WA Posts: 12,223
    pjoasisrule wrote:
    She is a female, of course you cant expect her to be up to par with a decent male drummer.


    Meet Allison Miller, soloing on Evidence by Thelonious Monk:

    http://www.allisonmiller.com/clips/evidence.mp3
  • Alex_CoeAlex_Coe Posts: 762
    FinsburyParkCarrots wrote:
    Meet Allison Miller, soloing on Evidence by Thelonious Monk:

    http://www.allisonmiller.com/clips/evidence.mp3
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  • i like matt.ci like matt.c Posts: 1,122
    I think Megs style suits their style, I think her beats aren't that flashy but they make you wanna dance!
  • dunkmandunkman Posts: 19,646
    who gives a fuck... the songs rock and they are awesomeness encapsulated live.

    big fucking deal if she's raw... White Stripes maketh my musical willy twitch :)
    oh scary... 40000 morbidly obese christians wearing fanny packs invading europe is probably the least scariest thing since I watched an edited version of The Care Bears movie in an extremely brightly lit cinema.
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