Cisco Says I just started with

Submitted On: Friday, Nov 12, 2010 - 7:12 PM

I just started with percussion, something about the snare drum and hearing the snare caught my attention. That was in 3rd grade, now I'm playing in combo's at the college.

At the moment the two drummers that I'm looking at are David Weckl and Matt Grenier.

jmarlins5 Says You've probably never heard of most of them...

Submitted On: Thursday, Oct 7, 2010 - 11:07 PM

Who: Jordan Mancino of As I Lay Dying, Alex Lopez of Suicide Silence, Matt Greiner of August Burns Red, Adam Gray of Texas in July, Lance Garvin of Living Sacrifice, Jason Costa of All that Remains, Derek Roddy, and Buddy Rich.

What: The pure energy of it. Turning a beat into a piece of art. Listening to the sound and not being able to sit still.

Michael Liberty Says Mine are many!

Submitted On: Wednesday, Aug 25, 2010 - 11:30 AM

I get inspired by any drummer who can lay a groove,Throw in his chops in and make the music sound fantastic. Especially funk and jazz drummers. Where I live there are not many places to see an exceptional band. So I watch youtube alot.

Mark Wells Says You can learn something from every drummer!

Submitted On: Sunday, Jul 25, 2010 - 7:36 PM

Don Brewer, Jeff Porcaro, Bernard Purdie, Chad Smith, Neil Young, Carmine Appice, John Bonham, Ringo Starr, everybody I've ever heard play drums (including the kid down the street) just too many to name!

mitchmitchell Says Mitch Mitchell is my

Submitted On: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 - 5:05 PM

Mitch Mitchell is my inspiration, next is my best friend Sam that can play and sound exactly like Mitch.
Mitch is so well rounded i dont know why anyone wouldnt want to follow him

Me.Play.Drums Says A lot

Submitted On: Friday, Mar 26, 2010 - 12:03 AM

The first was classmate Tony Hicks in elementary school. He was already great in the fourth grade. I asked him once how he got so good, to which he replied, "just drum on anything, man." I started there and never stopped. Then I caught a glimpse of Metallica's video for "One." I couldn't believe how much fun it looked. I was totally hooked from then on. The rest is history. Danny Carey of Tool, Neil Pert, and Nicko McBrain (of Iron Maiden) among others, all helped to solidify my love of the drums. Currently, I'm digging on the beats of Chris Adler of Lamb of God, that dude can play something fierce.

thedrumninja Says Great Drummers, Great Music, Great People.

Submitted On: Wednesday, Mar 17, 2010 - 10:20 AM

My first big inspiration came in the form of an Omar Hakim instructional dvd. I was 12 years old and I'd never seen anything like it before in my life. I realized what was actually possible on the drums and it blew my mind.

Then followed the usual suspects..dennis chambers, steve gadd, vinnie c, dave weckl, david garibaldi.

I'd also like to say anyone who is really into the drums and the music. Seeing them light up on a stage when they play fills me with inspiration.

Great question visioncrys!

Mr.Montana Says Many,but mainly my Family

Submitted On: Monday, Feb 22, 2010 - 9:05 PM

Many,but mainly my Family

cowboyplayindrummer Says I also have too many influences

Submitted On: Saturday, Feb 13, 2010 - 12:48 PM

I cut my teeth on jazz, rock (both hard and soft), country, classical, marches (Sousa), and blues.

I love Peter Gabriel era Genesis (although Duke and Trick Of The Tail are exceptionally good), King Crimson especially with Bill Bruford, (up to Three Of A Perfect Pair). Allison Krauss, American Death, Herb Alpert, any blues guy named King, Beatallica (I used to be in a cover band with one of the members back in the 90's), Billie Holiday, Cake, Ella Fitzgerald, Booker T. and The MG's, The Carpenters (She was an exceptional drummist you know).....I could go on and on and on but as I always say.... "So many influences, so little time..."

visioncrys Says Addition

Submitted On: Thursday, Feb 11, 2010 - 10:11 AM

I forgot another big influence. Keith Moon of the Who. I absolutely love his free form style of drumming.
As a person... not so much... another stereotypical musician that was brilliant that instead of adding a sense of integrity to musicians he just stripped it away with he egocentric lifestyle.
None the less he is still one of my favorite drummers of all time.

drumfreak Says I have many inspirations... Anyone who enjoys playing drums!!

Submitted On: Wednesday, Feb 10, 2010 - 9:00 PM

I have many inspirations... Anyone who enjoys playing drums!!