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re: Cliche? Maybe, but Led Zeppelin IV is a fantastic album...
Posted on 8/3/16 at 11:46 am to Ace Midnight
Posted on 8/3/16 at 11:46 am to Ace Midnight
I believe Bonham's "power" is solely attributed to Jimmy's distance/depth production method. As a drummer, he's quite ordinary compared to virtuosos such as Ginger Baker, Mitch Mitchell and the "master of swing" himself, Charlie Watts. He had great technique but, as far as power is concerned, I'd be willing to argue Keith Moon was just as or more powerful than Bonham in terms of dynamics. He definitely is on the Mount Rushmore of Groove though.
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Posted on 8/3/16 at 11:53 am to ThePTExperience1969
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I'd be willing to argue Keith Moon was just as or more powerful than Bonham in terms of dynamics.
Meh. Bonham shined through in live productions, too - and yes Page produced those, too, but had less of an amplifying effect with the techniques.
As for Moon - he was just something "different" on the kit - certainly powerful, but hardly a substitute for the timekeeping and crisp, tight polyrhythms that Bonham was able to deliver. Mitchell and Baker are a good comparisons, as he also combined a lot of power and finesse, along with great technique. Baker, particularly, was a great technician on the kit.
I like Watts, but he doesn't belong in this discussion, IMHO. That's like throwing Nick Mason (another favorite of mine) - neither an elite drummer, but the right drummer for The Stones and Floyd, respectively.
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