Of course there's such thing as best. If there wasn't there couldn't be such a thing as "better than". If you practice to get better than you were before, doesn't it follow that some drummers are better than others? The issue is defining what the person is best at with precision. It is difficult to pick a best drummer, but there are certainly a few who might qualify as equals among best: B. Rich, N. Peart, T. Lang, to name a few. People who boosted the bar, in other words.
Why, Ears grabbed some stix and started setting his drums up on the side, while this dude was doing his solo.
Then, Ears began to play. The audience shifted their attention to Ears and screame, "Look. A measly little cat with a rumpled tail and crooked ears is smoking Simon Philips on drums. What a marvel."
Then, the police arrived and escorted Simon off the stage, kicking & screaming.
Gee, ya know I would, but you left no link and have no favorited videos. So in addition to being negative and, by most people's* account, incorrect, your comment was useless. I learned nothing.
*The Who, Toto, Jeff Beck, Stanley Clarke, to name some.
There is no best, when will people stop comparing, we get all our influences from all types of drummers and music. My major influence was this guy, Bozzio and Phil Collins when I started, are they the best..no. it isnt a race or competition!!! There are a few on here that get it, they are probably "musicians" rather than just "drummers".
i agree wit u excpet the part that their mostly drummers who think there is a best drummer. im only 13 and i agree wit u and also only a drummer too :( dont generalize never a good thing to do thats what started conflicts from da beginning of time
well ,vince colaiuta is the king of polyrythmic drumming from his work with zappa.Pretty much ahead of his time.I've never heard any other drummer play like him.The rest are too straight up.I like aberrated styles.
@nigelic no one is the best, Gavin harrison isnt the best, Buddy Rch isnt the best and Tony Royster whilst very good, frightening actually for his age...isnt the best. it is your personal preference and thats fine.
@tindrum I agree with everything ya said, except Buddy Rich. I'm not into big band playin, but, I believe he really is the best. No other drummer has done more for the art of drumming that he did, and no other drummer has influenced as many after him, as he did really. Neil Peart, Bonzo, Simmon, all of the greats pretty much, were influenced by Buddy Rich in one way or another. Buddy showed the world what could be done with a pair of drumsticks, and we're still in awe today..
What many people tend to forget in these: "who's the best drummer of all time bollocks" is that Phillips and Peart are composers. They have musical intellect and knowledge that would completely piss over most modern percussionists today.
That is true, but when most people are deciphering who the best drummer is they are speaking in terms of straight up playing I think.
To me it matters not who the best is. It only matter who tickles my funny bone in terms of what I personally prefer, which I'd have to imagine is the case with most everyone apart from the musicality you've eluded to.
They both are great drummers. Check out Dave Weckel & Dennis Chambers for a much higher level of drumming techniques. As far as Peart being the best of all time.Everyone is entitled to their opinion.
lol. some people thinks this guys the best. i think he is good. but in my opinion, NEIL PEART is the best. and yeah i know some people would agree or disagree with that... but thats what i think... ye.
lol neil is my favourite drummer but I saw simon live and I can say you, these two drummers are very different, you can`t say that one is better than the other.
I disagree... check his other vids particually the jazz ones peart is great i totally agree, but this guy can drum in any style or time signature. Versatility is what makes a great drummer...
Well, lot of people dont know how well rounded Simon is, its easy to have an un-educated opinion now isnt it! The fact is that Simon is on one of the best ever. That fact can not be argued. Is he THE best? Doubt that any of us would have the right to judge that competition. But he is in that class of musician that very few people acheive. IMHO when it comes to that level of musicianship it becomes more about what the listener likes not about who is better!
hey guys.... Simon Phillips clinic will be held in Wisma MCA on 23rd July 2008. u guys can purchase d ticket at Bentley music, mutiara damansara or bukit bintang. come to enjoy it... yoohooo....
John Bonham, John Bonham, blah, blah blah. Yes, John was good, but he is not in the same caliber as Simon. Simon, Steve Smith, Michael Portnoy, Todd Sucherman and the like could play rings around Bonham. Don't get me wrong, Bonham could play rings around me and I'm pretty damned good on the kit. Fact is, there is a certain class of drummers out there. The Michael Jordans of the drum world per se. Not only have they practiced and practiced, they have a natural ability. Simon is better.
I'd prefer to listen to bonham though out of all those drummers you listed.. Maybe technically they are better drummers, but bonham had such a great feel and always played to the song, which in my opinion makes him a better drummer
He's been the best for thirty years, first saw him live in 82 and followed his amazing career ever since. Met him backstage a few times, with Deep End, Toyah, Jack Bruce and at the London Zildjian clinics. Truly outstanding. Like someone said when you see him live it punches you in the chest and when he goes into double bass drums ala Space Boogie or Crises it's breathtaking. Never seen anyone better live.
In my opinion, Thomas Lang is the best drummer alive. The only 2 things he doesnt really have is the "band play" and some may say that wut he plays is 2 technical and doesnt have enough feel. In that case, i would say Mike portnoy fills the band spot and I can't say which drummer for "feel". In all other cases, Thomas Lang owns all. His Creative coordination DVD is a gold mine for drummers.
What does that say about his qualities? I don´t understand!! Jeff Beck is one of the best guitarplayers in the world, Mick Jagger stands for his own, the same with the Who. So what you´re talkin´ about?
DUDE, hes one of the few drummers that can play ANYTHING left handed AND right handed. his ambidexterity is at an incredible level! not to mention the number of different styles of music he plays. jesus christ never say what you just said again
SummerCamp1: This is a very bad video from a cellphone dude! AND Those are TAMA Starclassic MAPLE dude! you have no clue of what you are talking about! look for other videos...
i went to see Toto live in bristol in march and they open with falling in between, and the sound of his kit is one of if not, the best sound ive heard. the bass from his drums you can feel in your chest and it feels like someone shovin you sraight in your chest!! its awesome!! i advise people to feel it before criticizing
I have a couple of his CD's and the drum sound is excellent - and a good fit for his style of playing. Besides, it only takes a moment of thought to realize that this was shot with a low quality camcorder or cell phone, neither of which are known for great audio...
simple not that good
dwexoticmaple 3 days ago
what we can say though,is that he's great and i believe most will agree, though there's always some that won't
c0d3x001 7 months ago
Of course there's such thing as best. If there wasn't there couldn't be such a thing as "better than". If you practice to get better than you were before, doesn't it follow that some drummers are better than others? The issue is defining what the person is best at with precision. It is difficult to pick a best drummer, but there are certainly a few who might qualify as equals among best: B. Rich, N. Peart, T. Lang, to name a few. People who boosted the bar, in other words.
djlivingfire 8 months ago
I know, it's so stupid to say so-and-so is the best, when clearly Manu Katche is lols
BogusDonut 1 year ago
SAME OLD FUCKIN SOLO!!! RETIRE WHY DON'T YOU!!!
dontkissass 1 year ago
buray mo simon phillips
waxmrs 1 year ago
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This video is silly.
My cat, Ears, can play better than this.
Why, Ears grabbed some stix and started setting his drums up on the side, while this dude was doing his solo.
Then, Ears began to play. The audience shifted their attention to Ears and screame, "Look. A measly little cat with a rumpled tail and crooked ears is smoking Simon Philips on drums. What a marvel."
Then, the police arrived and escorted Simon off the stage, kicking & screaming.
Ears took over his drums.
JoeJacari 2 years ago
Should've dragged away the dago cat.
TMatson1 2 years ago
thats not even remotely funny..
antibulletdodger101 2 years ago
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mnightt 2 years ago
abused on video effects, this video doesnt represent him as best =) imo
mnightt 2 years ago
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well i think jeff porcaro played a lot better
shirgit 2 years ago
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Jordison is better than this shit
SeddikAndBlackMetal 2 years ago
Ignorance is bliss.
harnois75 2 years ago
wow..didnt know anyone actually thinks that..oh well..
ctx52x 2 years ago
I love his work with Nik Kershaw. Just beautiful. Forget solos; this guy is the king of interesting fills.
keeef66 2 years ago 7
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this drummer suck,check out my man on my favoriate and don`t forget to comment,he is the best ever and no one can top him,no one.
WhiteStarBand 2 years ago
Gee, ya know I would, but you left no link and have no favorited videos. So in addition to being negative and, by most people's* account, incorrect, your comment was useless. I learned nothing.
*The Who, Toto, Jeff Beck, Stanley Clarke, to name some.
keeef66 2 years ago 7
Spot on. His fills are incredible and constantly surprising.
Extraordinary the emotion he applies to heavy rock fills.
Defo one of the greats.
OneBigRetard 2 years ago
Antoonnootna must be a guitarist with a witless remark like that. I jest of course, maybe a bassplayer.
tindrum 3 years ago 2
There is no best, when will people stop comparing, we get all our influences from all types of drummers and music. My major influence was this guy, Bozzio and Phil Collins when I started, are they the best..no. it isnt a race or competition!!! There are a few on here that get it, they are probably "musicians" rather than just "drummers".
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you stupid fucker
antoonnootna 3 years ago
i agree wit u excpet the part that their mostly drummers who think there is a best drummer. im only 13 and i agree wit u and also only a drummer too :( dont generalize never a good thing to do thats what started conflicts from da beginning of time
chadsmith000 3 years ago
well ,vince colaiuta is the king of polyrythmic drumming from his work with zappa.Pretty much ahead of his time.I've never heard any other drummer play like him.The rest are too straight up.I like aberrated styles.
fadethetrade 2 years ago
@tindrum everyone in the world should know or realize that tony royster is the best drummer in the world had down
nigelic 1 year ago
@nigelic no one is the best, Gavin harrison isnt the best, Buddy Rch isnt the best and Tony Royster whilst very good, frightening actually for his age...isnt the best. it is your personal preference and thats fine.
tindrum 1 year ago
@tindrum I agree with everything ya said, except Buddy Rich. I'm not into big band playin, but, I believe he really is the best. No other drummer has done more for the art of drumming that he did, and no other drummer has influenced as many after him, as he did really. Neil Peart, Bonzo, Simmon, all of the greats pretty much, were influenced by Buddy Rich in one way or another. Buddy showed the world what could be done with a pair of drumsticks, and we're still in awe today..
mhudson1970 1 year ago
@tindrum BRAVO BRAVO, that what Music and Musicians is about! Again,BRAVO 4 these wise word's! S.K.Wittlin aka "CHE" The Drummer
Alltagsdenker 8 months ago
@tindrum Well said
emman1m1 6 months ago
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Bill Bruford is the best,, case closed
dougfir48 3 years ago
love the lights goin on there
BezManQatar 3 years ago
Best Drummer Ever is the late and great Jeff Porcaro, may his soul rest in peace.
reffaz007 3 years ago
What many people tend to forget in these: "who's the best drummer of all time bollocks" is that Phillips and Peart are composers. They have musical intellect and knowledge that would completely piss over most modern percussionists today.
ColinBobbyDartford 3 years ago
That is true, but when most people are deciphering who the best drummer is they are speaking in terms of straight up playing I think.
To me it matters not who the best is. It only matter who tickles my funny bone in terms of what I personally prefer, which I'd have to imagine is the case with most everyone apart from the musicality you've eluded to.
Great point you made however.
Peace...
Symmetry44 3 years ago
Gavin harrison is god.
ceccavara 3 years ago
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Hell yeah, Peart is way better.
segerduder 3 years ago
They both are great drummers. Check out Dave Weckel & Dennis Chambers for a much higher level of drumming techniques. As far as Peart being the best of all time.Everyone is entitled to their opinion.
brobade 3 years ago 2
lol. some people thinks this guys the best. i think he is good. but in my opinion, NEIL PEART is the best. and yeah i know some people would agree or disagree with that... but thats what i think... ye.
saladxfingers 3 years ago
honestly, nothing special.
hock3ydud3 3 years ago
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Doesn't come close to Vinnie Colaiuta, Gary Novak, Dennis Chambers etc etc
CharleeVee 3 years ago
I doubt they'd agree.
harnois75 3 years ago
Very Cool!
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Las Vegas Drummer
ktvegasdrummer 3 years ago 2
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this guy is a fag........neil peart would blow his ass out of the water.......
KillTheCoward757 3 years ago
lol neil is my favourite drummer but I saw simon live and I can say you, these two drummers are very different, you can`t say that one is better than the other.
TheDarthnick 3 years ago
I disagree... check his other vids particually the jazz ones peart is great i totally agree, but this guy can drum in any style or time signature. Versatility is what makes a great drummer...
pauliefromgoodfellas 3 years ago 4
niether are good compared to carl palmer
majgiunta 3 years ago
I don't think Simon owns an aquatic donkey. And he doesn't look much like a cigarette either.
harnois75 2 years ago
Well, lot of people dont know how well rounded Simon is, its easy to have an un-educated opinion now isnt it! The fact is that Simon is on one of the best ever. That fact can not be argued. Is he THE best? Doubt that any of us would have the right to judge that competition. But he is in that class of musician that very few people acheive. IMHO when it comes to that level of musicianship it becomes more about what the listener likes not about who is better!
tulsabmc 3 years ago 4
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TERRY BOZZIO IS THE BEST!!!!
jahkomo 3 years ago
everyone that sayes they r the best r bigheaded motherfuckers.
shane25557 3 years ago
I AM THE BEST!
adrianoquadros 3 years ago
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not even close to the best! he's good but not very very good. :) check out dave weckle's latin-drumsolo
debozewolfs 3 years ago
hey guys.... Simon Phillips clinic will be held in Wisma MCA on 23rd July 2008. u guys can purchase d ticket at Bentley music, mutiara damansara or bukit bintang. come to enjoy it... yoohooo....
helenpyl 3 years ago
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thomas lang is the best
benny greb is the best
bonham is dead and he was a normal drummer
soulcry66 3 years ago
John Bonham, John Bonham, blah, blah blah. Yes, John was good, but he is not in the same caliber as Simon. Simon, Steve Smith, Michael Portnoy, Todd Sucherman and the like could play rings around Bonham. Don't get me wrong, Bonham could play rings around me and I'm pretty damned good on the kit. Fact is, there is a certain class of drummers out there. The Michael Jordans of the drum world per se. Not only have they practiced and practiced, they have a natural ability. Simon is better.
lawdog1301 3 years ago
I'd prefer to listen to bonham though out of all those drummers you listed.. Maybe technically they are better drummers, but bonham had such a great feel and always played to the song, which in my opinion makes him a better drummer
ashs1988 3 years ago 2
simon is great they'll never be another john bonham!!! EVER!!!!
restlessbreed10 3 years ago 3
1st off there is no best and if there was,it would be dave weckl.
rob4ra 3 years ago
yay!
Indeed there is nothing beyond dave weckl as of now.
hankdendrijver 3 years ago
In answer to your qustion - Yes, Simon Phillips is the best.
harnois75 3 years ago
no simon phillips is not the best
rob4ra 3 years ago
I think you'll find he is
harnois75 3 years ago
Jeff was fuckin better!
simon is great too, but porcaro was realy the heart of Toto..
Jazbinsk 3 years ago
sobo
josedrumer 3 years ago
He's been the best for thirty years, first saw him live in 82 and followed his amazing career ever since. Met him backstage a few times, with Deep End, Toyah, Jack Bruce and at the London Zildjian clinics. Truly outstanding. Like someone said when you see him live it punches you in the chest and when he goes into double bass drums ala Space Boogie or Crises it's breathtaking. Never seen anyone better live.
redfoozle 3 years ago
imo carter beaford from dmb is outstanding live performer, search the tune "seek up", check out a live version, so good
rollbonnitro 3 years ago
simon phillips TRIBUNE ??
penisfraktur 3 years ago 2
I'd have to say simon is one of the top 3 in the world, not my favourite but hes flawless
gatus85 3 years ago
Hes good but .. nah he aint the best ..
marcus6665 4 years ago
yes... you're right!
Jeff was the best... the only one!
Jeff we miss you.
rimoldrott 4 years ago
In my opinion, Thomas Lang is the best drummer alive. The only 2 things he doesnt really have is the "band play" and some may say that wut he plays is 2 technical and doesnt have enough feel. In that case, i would say Mike portnoy fills the band spot and I can't say which drummer for "feel". In all other cases, Thomas Lang owns all. His Creative coordination DVD is a gold mine for drummers.
Musitalix 4 years ago
i'm in love with his kit
AlexLococo 4 years ago 3
love the opening! looks like a real newspaper!
lestudiowalls 4 years ago
Simply awesome and amazing by all drumming standards. I've witnessed it myself, THE BEST!
DABOJ 4 years ago
i like how he uses two bases instead of a double base =]
halo2pwner32 4 years ago
bass dude....bass.
Drowbot 4 years ago 4
i said two bases...as in two base drums
halo2pwner32 4 years ago
BASS drums...
you are annoying.
StarlightExtinctionX 4 years ago 2
LMAO nice man.
Drowbot 4 years ago
because he can afford it, and it is a double bass just not a double bass pedal
XsikxX 4 years ago 2
This was sick!
msndokaralho 4 years ago
SImon is one of the greatest of all time and thats why people say hes great.
DrumMasterclass 4 years ago
don't like him, he isn't that good how people say he would be!
ratzefuj 4 years ago
ratzefuj: Are you any better? Your post is irrelevant and antagonistc..
Go see him live and feel his drum set in your chest! Millions of people KNOW he is a great drummer!
girotube 4 years ago
he's better than most drummers today, and when i say that, i mean like top 5 in the world
sangraal202 4 years ago
He musn't be that good, he's sessioned on tours with The Who, Jeff Beck, Ac/Dc, Tears for Fears, Mick Jagger and Judas Priest ...
BarclayTom 4 years ago
What does that say about his qualities? I don´t understand!! Jeff Beck is one of the best guitarplayers in the world, Mick Jagger stands for his own, the same with the Who. So what you´re talkin´ about?
stevieandevie 3 years ago
DUDE, hes one of the few drummers that can play ANYTHING left handed AND right handed. his ambidexterity is at an incredible level! not to mention the number of different styles of music he plays. jesus christ never say what you just said again
theskootskooter 4 years ago 2
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the best drummer ever is Mike Portnoy .. no doubts
dmtharpua 4 years ago
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Wrong. The best drummer was Jeff Porcaro. It's a fact. He was, and will allways be the best drummer in the world.
vistasug 4 years ago
you have no idea how much you deserve to be castrated for that comment.
MapexKing 4 years ago
don't forget moonie.....
mrskeithmoon 4 years ago
Ah, another expert, who talks about facts, he doesn´t understand. Try to beat him, poor guy!
stevieandevie 3 years ago
i hate to say it, but the sound quality of his set sounds like shit in all these videos, i understand they are old but comon.
SummerCamp1 4 years ago
SummerCamp1: This is a very bad video from a cellphone dude! AND Those are TAMA Starclassic MAPLE dude! you have no clue of what you are talking about! look for other videos...
girotube 4 years ago
i went to see Toto live in bristol in march and they open with falling in between, and the sound of his kit is one of if not, the best sound ive heard. the bass from his drums you can feel in your chest and it feels like someone shovin you sraight in your chest!! its awesome!! i advise people to feel it before criticizing
cleaton666 4 years ago
I have a couple of his CD's and the drum sound is excellent - and a good fit for his style of playing. Besides, it only takes a moment of thought to realize that this was shot with a low quality camcorder or cell phone, neither of which are known for great audio...
homerinchinatown2 4 years ago
Lol he's snare sounds like a shotgun, nice!
simon rules
BizzarreKing 4 years ago
Simon & Jeff are the best drummer ever
stevelukather82 4 years ago 2
he and jeff are the best drummers I know
WE MISS JEFF!!!
But Simon is a good replacer!
Quirino26 4 years ago
he's simply one of the best drummers ever , amazinggg!!!
Juryperu 4 years ago 4
check out will calhoun drum solo on youtube
tonyskins19 4 years ago
Need I say more...just check out the title dude!
macaranas 4 years ago 2