growing up hearing "cant get enough" and "bad company" was the thing that first got me intrigued w/ drums. i was 5. now i'm 40. simple, not flashy, but very effective. many today use the "less is more" approach as but an excuse for lack of talent and genius. but simon knows what to do. hey, buddy, louie, moon, bozzio, steve smith, peart, those guys are all great too and i love 'em. but although simon may not play as intricate, he plays the right drums for the songs, and quite well--it works!
@truthaintpretty agree with that many drummers praise "less is more" because they are not talented enough. I think Simon K is pretty good nowadays, thought he played a bit stiff in the 70:ies
@drumsanddrumming for sure! don't get me wrong. simplicity can definitely be beautiful. charlie watts, for instance: the stones wouldn't be the stones without him! and what about ringo? al jackson? tony thompson?nothing complicated, but man does it ever work! simon kirke and boz burrell worked so well together as a pocket, as did simon w/ andy fraser. they worked off each other, and they complemented each other. and simon made his 4-pc Ludwig kit sound so big! the records speak for themselves!
@drumsanddrumming this is true, and the opposite isn't always quite so easy. when i went thru my teen sticking-a-fill-wherever-i-could phase, i couldn't play a solid groove to save my life, nor did i really have that desire at the time. then in college, i discovered jazz and got reacquainted w/ the classics from my childhood. i then got fascinated w/ groove, dynamics and playing tastefully. everything has it's place. but bad co was where it mostly began w/ me as a child. oh, that 1st album!
I remember the brilliant drum solos simon did as a teenager , with bands like the maniacs & heatwave love this thanks simon . simon was my mentor Ray from Clun
the drum track that Mr. Kirke delivered on "Can't get enough" is, to me, one of the finest moments in rock drumming history...The drums literally carry that song and define it...then you put rodgers voice and ralphs sludgy but bluesy guitar and it's no wonder it was a huge hit...also an amazing bass line on that song
..Dave Holland is very good. Leaving Tarpeze, he joined Judas Priest. Unfortunately he has a dark side that landed him in jail. Not a petty offense either. My other favorites include Ian Paice, Cozy Powell, Bobby Rondinelli, Vinny Appice.
Simon, what would it cost me to get private lessons?
SIERRAHPBT 10 months ago
growing up hearing "cant get enough" and "bad company" was the thing that first got me intrigued w/ drums. i was 5. now i'm 40. simple, not flashy, but very effective. many today use the "less is more" approach as but an excuse for lack of talent and genius. but simon knows what to do. hey, buddy, louie, moon, bozzio, steve smith, peart, those guys are all great too and i love 'em. but although simon may not play as intricate, he plays the right drums for the songs, and quite well--it works!
truthaintpretty 1 year ago
@truthaintpretty agree with that many drummers praise "less is more" because they are not talented enough. I think Simon K is pretty good nowadays, thought he played a bit stiff in the 70:ies
drumsanddrumming 1 year ago
@drumsanddrumming for sure! don't get me wrong. simplicity can definitely be beautiful. charlie watts, for instance: the stones wouldn't be the stones without him! and what about ringo? al jackson? tony thompson?nothing complicated, but man does it ever work! simon kirke and boz burrell worked so well together as a pocket, as did simon w/ andy fraser. they worked off each other, and they complemented each other. and simon made his 4-pc Ludwig kit sound so big! the records speak for themselves!
truthaintpretty 1 year ago
@truthaintpretty yes- and many of the good drummers that play simple are in fact able to play a lot more.
Charlie Watts, Max Weinberg and Phil Rudd are very good drummers!
drumsanddrumming 1 year ago
@drumsanddrumming this is true, and the opposite isn't always quite so easy. when i went thru my teen sticking-a-fill-wherever-i-could phase, i couldn't play a solid groove to save my life, nor did i really have that desire at the time. then in college, i discovered jazz and got reacquainted w/ the classics from my childhood. i then got fascinated w/ groove, dynamics and playing tastefully. everything has it's place. but bad co was where it mostly began w/ me as a child. oh, that 1st album!
truthaintpretty 1 year ago
@truthaintpretty ;)
drumsanddrumming 1 year ago
I remember the brilliant drum solos simon did as a teenager , with bands like the maniacs & heatwave love this thanks simon . simon was my mentor Ray from Clun
rg1ish1 1 year ago
man, i love his drum solo at the live album of bad company (dont remember what its called), the song is fist full of blister, it rocks!
usernameismyrealname 2 years ago
the drum track that Mr. Kirke delivered on "Can't get enough" is, to me, one of the finest moments in rock drumming history...The drums literally carry that song and define it...then you put rodgers voice and ralphs sludgy but bluesy guitar and it's no wonder it was a huge hit...also an amazing bass line on that song
jasaggio 2 years ago
Fuck Kirkes good. Plays like a true gentleman, adds taste and flavor but never over dose it.
bellsonrich 2 years ago
THIS GROOVE IS BIG AND TASTEFUL
pektus5 2 years ago
simon looks still younger than in the 70s, watch a free interview from the 70s and you willsee.
OldSteamer 2 years ago
Yes he does...even though he reimds me of Will Farrel, Smith is an excellent drummer.
azreael01 3 years ago
Really not that fussed by this at all...
Joshello 4 years ago
Outstanding as ever, Simon is a massively underrated drummer, great feel, timing and technique.
artsmithdrums 4 years ago
Outstanding as ever, Simon is a massively underrated drummer, great feel, timing and technique.
artsmithdrums 4 years ago
A kind man, talented, fabulous drummer and great songwriter. You should all get his instructional DVD!
danielsmom2000 4 years ago
Great drummer with the greatest band ever - FREE. Not too shabby at all, mate.
karimmakalai 4 years ago
Simon Kirke is one of the most 'rock steady' drummers around. Simon and Dave Holland of Trapeze fame are my two favourite drummers!!!
chutsler 4 years ago
..Dave Holland is very good. Leaving Tarpeze, he joined Judas Priest. Unfortunately he has a dark side that landed him in jail. Not a petty offense either. My other favorites include Ian Paice, Cozy Powell, Bobby Rondinelli, Vinny Appice.
mowgli4peace 2 years ago
Simon's pace of drumming is very unique - "One of the best in the business period !!
Doddy369 4 years ago
Kirke is definetely a living legend in my book. Great duet with Chad Smith!
azreael01 4 years ago
Isn't it ever. Doesn't Chad put a funky edge on the famous Fist Full Of Blisters
m86ichael 3 years ago