The Art of Drumming
Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2018 12:49 pm
In case anyone is interested, SKY ARTS are showing a new series entitled 'The Art of Drumming' on Friday nights at 9pm - repeated Thursday at 11pm.
Generally, it's very good and features interviews and profiles of drummers who are generally regarded as being the masters of their craft and true pioneers - the likes of Billy Cobham, Earl Palmer, Buddy Rich, Louis Bellson, Ginger Baker, John Bonham, Fred Below, Hal Blaine, Steve Gadd, David Garibaldi, Keith Moon, Bernard Purdie, Chad Smith, Jeff Porcaro, etc... etc... There was also a bit of nonsense in last night's episode about Ringo Starr, but we'll forgive them that as it seems that every music documentary HAS to give a mention to The Beatles in some form or another. But, evidently, he was the first 'British' drummer to have meant anything and done anything worthwhile within the world of pop music. No mention of Tony Meehan or Brian Bennett. Maybe next week...?
As I say, very interesting stuff and a real education. Just wish I had practised my rudiments as a kid!!!
Generally, it's very good and features interviews and profiles of drummers who are generally regarded as being the masters of their craft and true pioneers - the likes of Billy Cobham, Earl Palmer, Buddy Rich, Louis Bellson, Ginger Baker, John Bonham, Fred Below, Hal Blaine, Steve Gadd, David Garibaldi, Keith Moon, Bernard Purdie, Chad Smith, Jeff Porcaro, etc... etc... There was also a bit of nonsense in last night's episode about Ringo Starr, but we'll forgive them that as it seems that every music documentary HAS to give a mention to The Beatles in some form or another. But, evidently, he was the first 'British' drummer to have meant anything and done anything worthwhile within the world of pop music. No mention of Tony Meehan or Brian Bennett. Maybe next week...?
As I say, very interesting stuff and a real education. Just wish I had practised my rudiments as a kid!!!