Perhaps it’s because they’re sat at the back. Perhaps it’s because they’re generally not the full shilling (you’d have to be to hit things for a living). Whatever the reason, drummers are generally the most attention-seeking members of bands. Here’s three kings of the ‘me too!’ syndrome.
Stereophonics’ ex-drummer Stuart Cable: look out for the ‘Animal from the Muppets’ face…
Phil Collins: the drum duet is always a bad idea.
Keith Moon: no goldfish were harmed in the making of this drum solo.
Drummers are the most important musicians in any rock band. It is a well known fact that if the drummer isn't happening the rest of the group isn't either. God Bless Moonie. Bonham, Baker and Ringo!!!
DUETS Metallica headline our On The Road special; plus Flight Of The Conchords,The
Raconteurs and and a very candid Boy George ... all in the new issue