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turtlspinr:
yes, definitely, Buddy Rich. there's a DVD out there where he and his band were in Montreal. excellent.

also, check out Steve Smith. yes, from Journey. dude's turned himself into this jazz wonder, and he simply smokes just about everyone. machine like in precision.

Patrick:
How's about that dude Mitch Mitchell.

RyanT:
I hate Neil Peart's playing.  Listen to the "Burning for Buddy" album and you'll understand why.

Having played drums for about ten years now and being a percussionist at UNT, I'd have to second whoever it was saying that if you're going to teach yourself, just start out learning to play basic beats (i.e. AC/DC) and working up from there.  I highly recommend getting lessons, though, because technique is a lot more important than people think.

Oh, and if you're getting blisters, stop playing - something's wrong.

pinkpiche:
I saw Pasborg yesterday and I endorse this : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zs8tVxZWdQU

ThisArmIsDead:
Wait, what? I'm saddened that no one has mentioned Virgil Donati, or Mike Portnoy for that matter! Seriously, some of the stuff they write may be anywhere from simple/effective to stupidly complicated.

A neat little anecdote about me and drumming...
I started playing drums about eight years ago in, what, the sixth grade I think. I did it to start a Linkin Park esque band with a few buddies... I know, insane, right? Technical gods, right? How could we EVER hope to match THEIR musical expertise?! Regardless of my juvenile hopes and twisted fantasies, I continued my drum lessons, learning whatever little beat my drum teacher would throw at me. Eventually, one day he decides to have me choose a song to learn. I, with my vast knowledge of rhythmi vituosity and, well, even MUSIC for that matter, chose "The Sweater Song" by Weezer. I learned it in about two minutes, and then he decided to choose the next song for me. In a moment of perverse joksterism (that's a word... urusei)he chose "Fatal Tragedy" by Dream Theater.
To make a long story short, I dedicated my life to learning that bands entire catalogue. There are still only a few tracks I can't play, but oh well. Dream Theater actually inpsired me to do what I'm doing now, attending college seeking a degree in Musical Production.

Seriously, check out Dream Theater. Regardless as to whether or not they'll affect you like they did me, you should try to listen to as many different drumming styles as possible. Liquid Tension Experiment is another awesome Mike Portnoy project worth checking out. Also, Gavin Harrison of Porcupine Tree is a must.

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