Drummer Least Valued?!

dreamweaver
dreamweaver New York Posts: 764
edited September 2008 in The Porch
Look at classic bands like Led Zeppelin, The Who They'll always be missing that backbone peice. In my opinion, there's no one least valued
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  • not for me?
    not for me? Posts: 499
    They are all important! :D
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  • partyofone
    partyofone Posts: 44
    Indeed.
    I found it odd people were quick to kick out Matt from PJ when asked who is the least important.
    If anything, I think the drummer is kinda a symbol for where/what the band is at the moment. If you look a Matt's drumming, imo, it symbolizes where/what PJ are now in their career. Not sure if that makes any sense, but that's the way I see it.
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  • Hebejebe
    Hebejebe Posts: 108
    It varies from band to band. It just so happens in Pearl Jam that they have had several drummers. Other bands have replaced singers, guitarists, bassists and it's not such an issue.
  • Stone Irons
    Stone Irons Posts: 430
    It's not that people feel this way about all bands, it's that they feel this way about Pearl Jam. The band's multiple drummers probably have something to do with that.
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  • i like matt.c
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    A band is only as good as their drummer.

    2 cents.
  • 100 Pacer
    100 Pacer Toronto, ON Posts: 9,367
    dreamweaver wrote:
    I can't believe some of you think that a drummer is the least valued member of a band!

    it was a foolish and disrespectful thread to begin with,...
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  • keeponrockin
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    i like matt.c wrote:
    A band is only as good as their drummer.

    2 cents.
    From playing in bands, I totally agree.
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  • justam
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    100 Pacer wrote:
    it was a foolish and disrespectful thread to begin with,...

    ^^^Yes. Completely.

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  • nuffingman
    nuffingman Posts: 3,014
    The drums and base keep the band rolling along. Can't understand why anyone would think a drummer is the least important part of the band.

    Perhaps some of the musicians think that way. Eric clapton made a howler in London in June. He introduced all the band members throughout the show but forgot the drummer. He was stunning!!!!
  • HermanBloom
    HermanBloom Posts: 1,764
    i like matt.c wrote:
    A band is only as good as their drummer.

    2 cents.
    agreed
    Matt makes them that much better
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  • pjtradeking
    pjtradeking Posts: 4,045
    i like matt.c wrote:
    A band is only as good as their drummer.

    2 cents.

    Pearl Jam dispells that theory now dont they? They can do it with anyone. ;)
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  • yosi1
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    i like matt.c wrote:
    A band is only as good as their drummer.

    2 cents.

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  • Grunge100
    Grunge100 Posts: 178
    Stone Irons wrote:
    It's not that people feel this way about all bands, it's that they feel this way about Pearl Jam. The band's multiple drummers probably have something to do with that.

    Agreed. Matt Cameron is one of the best drummers in rock today, but so was Jack Irons. I think Pearl Jam has lucked out by having really talented drummers. I think the most important person in the band is the singer. Imagine PJ without Eddie.

    BTW. Geddy Lee from Rush was enamored by Matt Camerons skill while producing My Favorite Headache, while Neal Peart had some nice comments about Jack Irons back in the day.
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