Thanks for posting that Koala. Although, I'm not a fan of these type lists, this one isn't too bad. Of course, I think they got the #1 and #2 spots reversed. I do think David Grohl is very talented - but not more than the talented Mr. Henley!
Re: Don in the press
Thanks for posting that Koala. Although, I'm not a fan of these type lists, this one isn't too bad. Of course, I think they got the #1 and #2 spots reversed. I do think David Grohl is very talented - but not more than the talented Mr. Henley!
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Re: Don in the press
If people like the Rare Earth & Husker Du drummers are included, then where is Roger Taylor from Queen?
Re: Don in the press
Well, it depends on how much weight you give drumming vs. vocals. I think Don Henley is a much better singer than Grohl, but Grohl is a much better drummer. Check out his work with Nirvana before most of us even knew he could sing.
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqktrGnryOM&feature=player_embedded[/ame]
When has Don ever thrown himself into his drumming like that?
On the other hand, Grohl's voice has a gritty intensity that works well within his genre, but doesn't have the emotional range of Don's. When Grohl tries to do ballads and slower numbers, his voice loses its power IMHO. Don can sing anything and make it his own.
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Re: Don in the press
How often does Dave Grohl sing lead and drum at the same time?
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He sang backing vocals while drumming on occasion, but never lead as far as I know. I don't believe he ever did "Marigold" live with Nirvana, and that was his only lead vocal for them.
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AMEN my sister!!!!!Originally Posted by Freypower
If people like the Rare Earth & Husker Du drummers are included, then where is Roger Taylor from Queen?
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdDNFJpil50[/ame]
And I agree with Soda---David did NOT sing lead while drumming with Nirvana. That's messed up! And Levon Helm at #10? A lot of people would disagree with that!!! Not a great list!
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One might argue that comparing Grohl's drumming style with Henley's is not really fair in the sense that Henley has to conserve his energy to sing lead. That's a valid point when it comes to the way they drum in concert.
However, if you turn to the studio recordings where it's not necessary to sing and drum at the same time, you'll hear the same marked difference in style. Of course, you'll have to look at 70s Eagles recordings for this, because Henley doesn't drum on his own solo albums (!) and I have a feeling he didn't drum much, if at all, on the Long Road Out of Eden album (hence the lack of attribution on the liner notes). Anyone disagree?
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Re: Don in the press
In the other thread I just said that I was frustrated because of the lack of information about who plays drums on LROOE. I wish I could hazard a guess. He must do some of it because he's credited... surely. I have always thought maybe Business As Usual & Frail Grasp were him playing drums. But I have no evidence.
Back to Basics - Interview with Don
Sounds like the Eagles will be busy next year. Good news for us!
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(To give credit, L&M posted a mobile version on Facebook that prompted me to search for this).
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Re: Back to Basics - Interview with Don
Great find !!
Very informative, especially:
Henley said: "A 40th Anniversary burst of activity is due in 2012."
Additionally: "We've got several projects in the works, including a record, a docmentary, more touring and, in a couple of years a theatrical production based on our musical catalog."
I'm loving the sound of that!!
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