Drummers Quotes

The first time I saw Led Zeppelin, Bonzo (John Bonham) just walked on the stage and just warmed up for about 10 seconds. Freddie (Freddie Mercury) and I nearly fell over we just couldn`t believe the power and the sound. People are still today trying to imitate Led Zeppelin, America is full of drummers trying to play like John Bonham.

There are stereotypes and it is quite amazing how often members of bands seem to follow those stereotypes. Singers are all vain. Guitarists are all vain but won`t admit it. Bass players are quiet people, and drummers are very exciting people to be with.

I envy drummers. It must be the ultimate to sing and play drums at the same time. Phil Collins, no wonder he`s so fucking happy.

At heart I cannot accept that I am a well-known rock `n` roll star and one of the greatest drummers in the world. I can`t believe that person on the television is really me. The Keith Moon the public knows is a myth, even if I have created him. The real me is the person who sits at home having a cup of tea with his old lady, Annette. The hotel smashing is one way I get relief from the public image. I have no temper. I do it in a spirit of amusment (sic) rather than anger. When I`ve done damage to a friend`s house I come back sheepishly the next day and offer to put things right, which means I`m willing to foot the bill.

I do like to look at female drummers, because I am one.

I can understand why some of these drummers and bass players become cult figures with all of their equipment and the incredible amount of technique they have. But there`s very little that I think satisfies you intellectually or emotionally.

Almost the moment he died, they put him in Playboy as one of the greatest drummers, which he was - there`s no doubt about it. There`s never been anybody since. He`s one of the greatest drummers that ever lived.

In my last band, Soundgarden, I had a couple of different drummers sit in on some stuff and it was fun for me to kind of take a break and watch the band.

Many drummers who get into that style of playing and writing often end up being known for only their technique and not their feel.

I`ve talked to some drummers who seem to have a very hard time staying in shape on the road, including some drummers touring with high-profile acts that don`t have to live on fast food every night.