Buddy Rich Literally Playing the Theater!!!!!(Duel Drum Solo w/ Animal)

This is a classic drum-off between the great Buddy Rich and Animal.

Buddy Rich's talents cause Animal's jaw to drop open, before he throws a drum at Buddy's head in a fit of rage.

This is one of the best Sesame Street sketches of all-time. Displayed are examples of "Rudiment Techniques" combined with great showmanship, passion and a love for creating sound.

Animal shows how overplaying can annoy the other musicians in the band (and the audience). The singer Rita Moreno, is not impressed with Animal's hilariously out-of-control playing during the song, "Fever." When an aggravated Rita tells Animal to chill, he decides to play in an even louder and out of control manner.

Attributes that Bands/Musicians Seek in a Drummer:

- A drummer with reliably consistant tempo
- A drummer who places more importance on the song than on drum solos
- A musician who places more importance on "feel" than on showing off technical ability
- Many professional drummers prefer to play simply and economically, even though they are fully capable of playing much more complex patterns.
- A band member who does NOT attempt to overpower the other musicians' parts with sheer volume
- An appropriately dynamic musician
- A musician who understands song structure

** Ringo Starr of "The Beatles" is a good example of an understated drummer who always played the drums so that they supported the song structure, which is how percussion should be included; everyone could catch a groove or a beat from the drummer but usually it starts with a progression or melody. As drummers, we should be able to write in unique accents and have the bassist and guitarist implement similar changes.

FEEL FREE TO POST YOUR, TOP 10 NEEDS FROM A DRUMMER AS WELL!!!! ;)