Name three of yours the most favourite drummers

Hey, even all you pothead prog geeks out there would have to admit that nobody, I mean nobody, ever played the drums with a pair of nine inch latex dildoes with as much skill as El Duce of The Mentors.

It's a matter of taste, which is personal and which, by extension, can't really be debated or discussed in an effective manner, since we pretty much hold on tight to our convictions in matters of personal preferences with respect to art, music, etc. Trying to convince someone whose favourite drummer is "X" that "Y" is in fact the best drummer around is a waste of energy. Discussing the respective merits or weaknesses of each player is perhaps a better approach, whereas trashing one or another drummer, or any other artist/musician, is really not very helpful.

P.S. - Zaikesman, Peart didn't receive awards of the Grammy or AMA variety, but honorary doctorates from well-respected Universities in the US. If you're not a fan, that's cool, but no need to insult the guy's intelligence with words like "sophomorically pretentious lyrics". At least they have something to say, which is more than can be said about most lyrics that have been written in rock/pop music.

Agree in large about Ringo though. Apparently (don't know if this fact or urban myth), when answering a question doubting Ringo's abilities, Paul simply and very seriously said that he was the most solid drummer he could hope for and wouldn't want anyone else in the seat for The Beatles.

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Zaikesman—Thank you for the informative perspective on Ringo. I will go back and listen more critically to the songs you suggested. Perhaps during those "daze" the Beatles were together, I (not a musician) was looking for more splash and less technique. Live and Learn.

Mgh, I'm not insulting NP's intelligence - which I'm sure must be fairly high - I'm insulting his band, his lyrics, and his drumming. Not the same thing - but obviously, as you say, it's a matter of taste, not open to argument (as far as honorary 'doctorates' go, this is a well-known scam intended to bring attention to the issuing institution).

About your Paul quote re Ringo, it's always worth remembering that he was considered one of the best drummers in the original Liverpool scene, and The Beatles basically stabbed Pete Best in the back to acquire his services just prior to their really making a push to get signed with a major label. It's often been said that Ringo wound up being the luckiest walk-on role-player in the world, but I think it was really The Beatles (and the rest of us) who were the lucky ones, and I suspect Paul would agree.