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Double Drummers...Is this ever a good idea?

mrmatthewmrmatthew 1,575 Posts
edited March 2007 in Strut Central
As far as I can tell, nothing good can ever come from a band with two drummers:Grateful DeadAlman BrothersPhil Collins (solo)The EaglesPlease prove me wrong.
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  • yoigotbeatsyoigotbeats 1,667 Posts
    James Brown - Starks & Stubblefield
  • jazzercismjazzercism 838 Posts
    As far as I can tell, nothing good can ever come from a band with two drummers:

    Grateful Dead
    Alman Brothers
    Phil Collins (solo)
    The Eagles


    Please prove me wrong.

    OOIOO

    Saw them last night and they were incredible. I was speechless after the show.
  • bassiebassie 11,710 Posts
    Do Make Say Think
    very good things came out of this band with two drummers
  • DrWuDrWu 4,021 Posts

    The Eagles



    I was unaware that this was the case. Desperado is busker karaoke gold.
  • DocMcCoyDocMcCoy "Go and laugh in your own country!" 5,917 Posts
    As far as I can tell, nothing good can ever come from a band with two drummers:

    Grateful Dead
    Alman Brothers
    Phil Collins (solo)
    The Eagles


    Please prove me wrong.

    Two drummers on the Isleys' "Get Into Something"

  • DJ_EnkiDJ_Enki 6,475 Posts
    What about '80s hair metal bands with double kick-drum drum kits so that the drummer can play a kick-snare-kick-snare pattern? I found that hilarious--the more elaborate the drum kit, the less the drummer actually does.
  • mrmatthewmrmatthew 1,575 Posts

    The Eagles



    I was unaware that this was the case. Desperado is busker karaoke gold.

    I am basing this on the PBS special reunion show I saw of The Eagles re-united. I guess they probably technically, 'back-in-the-day" didnt really have two drummers, but just the mention of them in any list will ALWAYS further your cause.
  • _JULIUS__JULIUS_ 76 Posts


    If i remember correctly, it has two drummers on serveral songs. And it's dope.
  • TrueStuTrueStu 91 Posts
    The only instance I can think of where double drummers was cool was with this old Austin group called Hot Buttered Rhythm. The band was two rhythm sections - they had two drummers, two bass players, and two people on keys.
  • pickwick33pickwick33 8,946 Posts
    When bands have two drummers I can't tell the difference.

    As many times as I've seen the Dirtbombs live, with their two drummers and two bassists, anytime I'm facing away from the stage it may as well be one of each.
  • FatbackFatback 6,746 Posts
    Please prove me wrong.

  • jleejlee 1,539 Posts
    trail of dead...

    for this album


    but i think that only may add fuel to your fire.
  • asstroasstro 1,754 Posts
    The Butthole Surfers pulled it off pretty well for a while...
  • Otis_FunkmeyerOtis_Funkmeyer 1,321 Posts
    There are two drummers on Boobie Knight and the Soulciety's "Soul Ain't No New Thing". I like it.
  • dstill808dstill808 704 Posts


    This album is Dale & Buzzo w/ the two dudes from Big Business on bass and extra drums. Seeing that live was

    100% synchronized, though they weren't always hitting the exact same drums, just in the same rhythm, even for the fills.
  • The_NonThe_Non 5,691 Posts
    BATUCADA[/b]
  • FatbackFatback 6,746 Posts
    this thread make me feel better about my dumbass "are these records the same" thread. thanks.
  • PrimeCutsLtdPrimeCutsLtd jersey fresh 2,632 Posts


    If i remember correctly, it has two drummers on serveral songs. And it's dope.

    hell yea! Bitches Brew one for each ear!!!
  • The_Hook_UpThe_Hook_Up 8,182 Posts
  • DrWuDrWu 4,021 Posts

    I heard these guys are like the Japanese Eagles.
  • DelayDelay 4,530 Posts
    Fugazi does the 2 drummers thing now... doesnt bother me.
  • pickwick33pickwick33 8,946 Posts


    This album is Dale & Buzzo w/ the two dudes from Big Business on bass and extra drums. 100% synchronized, though they weren't always hitting the exact same drums, just in the same rhythm, even for the fills.

    Yeah, forgot about this one (and it just came out last year). The one time where the two drums really did make a difference to me was on this album...
  • FatbackFatback 6,746 Posts
    that boredoms clip was great. thanks.
  • leisurebanditleisurebandit 1,006 Posts
    motown
  • mrmatthewmrmatthew 1,575 Posts
    Fugazi does the 2 drummers thing now... doesnt bother me.

    Huh? I didnt even think Fugazi was around anymore.
  • tonyphronetonyphrone 1,500 Posts
    Adam & the Ants
    Pavement
    The Dead
    The Band

    I love these groups and yes it's a good idea.
  • DelayDelay 4,530 Posts
    Fugazi does the 2 drummers thing now... doesnt bother me.

    Huh? I didnt even think Fugazi was around anymore.
    they're not??? doh. last time i saw them, they had 2 drummers.
  • MattSonzeezyMattSonzeezy 91 Posts
    The Boredoms rule everything.... and When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth are off the chain. 4 drummers as well.
  • captainplanetcaptainplanet 626 Posts
    love this album. but to be fair, its actually two entire quartets playing at once. one in each stereo channel.


    I cosign with a bunch of the other good double drummer references, particularly JB band. obviously though, theres no shortage of wack usage as well.
  • fejmelbafejmelba 1,139 Posts
    buddy rich vs gene krupa drum battles
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