That musical authority the New Zealand Herald has published its top 10 drummers list.
http://m.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=11340096The first thing that will surprise you is it's not a bad list. The second thing that will surprise you is, being a NZ publication, Jonah Lomu and Richie McCaw didn't make the top ten.
Surprisingly all white dummers, and a couple of notable omissions, Gadd being the obvious one.
However, when it comes to lists like this, one man is constantly overlooked and it irks me; a man that played on 2 of the
greatest albums ever recorded (and best selling) was the musical
director of 4 tours to Michael Jackson and who Madonna believes is the
best of them all:
Jonathan 'Sugarfoot' Moffatt.
He has nailed down the grooves to some of the most recognised songs (no,
THE most recognised songs) in the history of music. He was MJ's Musical
Director. He was Madge's Musical Director. His visual style was amazing and he was the absolute master
of the choke.
His contributions are the equal of any mentioned so far and I'm
astonished that people forget this genius existed.
*An Official Foo-Approved guitarist since Sept 2023.
Comments
Who compiled this list!
Leftfield ones would include Dennis Davies, Steve Jordan, Tomas Lang (incredible), Abe Laboriel Jr..... or anyone who has played with Stink.
*An Official Foo-Approved guitarist since Sept 2023.
All great bands have a great drummer. One of my faves was Clem Burke.
*An Official Foo-Approved guitarist since Sept 2023.
Agree re INXS, and on a similar vein would add Paul Hester from Crowded House who was bluddy brillaint.
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wot no Chaka
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZplB6GKE7DY
Remember, it's easier to criticise than create!
*An Official Foo-Approved guitarist since Sept 2023.