Who WAS the better drummer Ringo or Bonham?

Question

Who WAS the better drummer Ringo or Bonham?

Answer 1

Probably Bonham, if I had to pick between the two; however, the best drummer I ever heard in person, and on records or tapes, was Joe Morollo of the Dave Brubeck Quartet. I witnessed his work, and a half hour solo, at Shady Grove Music Fare, in Rockvale, Maryland back in 1963 in a huge tent. It rained so hard about half way through the jazz concert, that none of the instruments could be heard except Morollo's drums. So he improvised a half hour solo until the rain subsided. I watched him stop with his drumming with his right hand, for a minute or so, while he wiped his face and head with a towell because of the humidity--and the drumming never stopped! If you weren't noticing he was only using one hand, and just listening, you wouldn't have heard much difference. If you have never heard of Joe Morollo, or especially the Dave Brubeck Quartet, and you have the slightest interest in jazz, then purchase "Take Five" or any album by Brubeck that has Morollo on there too--and enjoy a listening experience!

Answer 2

Ringo was a better singer that John B...although I can't say for sure how well John B sang. Ringo has a more a straightforward style I agree with above. See the drum solo in the LZ movie...I love Ringo, too.

Answer 3

oh c'mon. the question should really be,

who was the better drummer Bonham or Moon?

now THERE'S a challange.



but to answer you, though i love ringo...bonham was a mad man, an animal, on the drums.

Answer 4

Ringo

Answer 5

Bonham

Answer 6

I like Ringo but I definitely think Bonham was definitely the better of the two. Everything from that killer bass foot, to his using timpanies in his solos, to playing with four sticks, and playing with his hands...that's what made him the better!

Answer 7

Bonham, hands down. Ringo was subpar as far as skill goes.

Answer 8

Both were/are great drummers, but Ringo has

PERFECT timing

Answer 9

Ringo...hands down

Answer 10

For the Beatles style, Ringo by a landslide, that's why they stuck with him

Answer 11

I'd have to go with Ringo - have heard a lot of his work from my relatives CDs.

Answer 12

John Bonham, IMO. Dude played with power, and also had incredible timing...

Answer 13

this is a choice from h*ll! I like both men and their respective bands, but I'm power-oriented when it comes to classic rock so I'd give the edge to Bonham.

ps-amongst my collection I've got a copy of Zep's first live soundboard recording (it's called "Listen To This, Luis"-from a San Francisco club gig on January 11th, 1969-roughly 2 weeks before the release of their first album). They play a 45-minute set: 'I can't quit you', 'dazed', 'you shook me' and 'how many more times'. Put this on cassette, and filled it with first album outtakes (sept. 20-oct. 10, 1968) from a cd called "Olympic Gold": 'babe i'm gonna leave you' / take #8 and 'baby please come home' (tribute to Bert Berns)/ takes 1-3.

They wail!!

Answer 14

Bonham



Ringo was an OK drummer

Answer 15

2 different styles of music - Both are great drummers

Answer 16

Bonham-no contest!!!!!

Answer 17

bonham

Answer 18

lol im listenign to the beatles right now, lol ringo !!

Answer 19

BONHAM HANDS DOWN!

Answer 20

how can you compair the two its to different styles both are just as good.

Answer 21

yeah, I dont think I could compare either! lol

Answer 22

can't compare, two different styles.