So, since we have discussed how it might be possible to be a musician who plays in lots of projects in part 1, let’s talk about the “why” factor. Why play with lots of people? Why would one want to do this, anyway? We can break this down to a few sub categories: Opportunity: I Can Put simply, I get the opportunity to do this in large part because I’m a drummer. Drummers are seemingly more in need. I think …
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Some people think that a band whore is a groupie, and I suppose that’s one definition. But when local musicians call their fellow compadres by this name, it’s got a different meaning altogether. It refers to the player who “gets around” in another way—by being affiliated with a ton of different groups. If we’re to pick on another player for being a band whore, it’s usually done somewhat playfully, and at the same time, there’s truth in jest. It can …
Don Henley is one of my favorite drummers. That’s right, I said it. Some people think he sucks as a drummer, but those people probably also think Ringo sucks and are truly missing the point, so I don’t care. Of course, as one of the major contributors to the Eagles, I am tremendously inspired by his non-drumming contributions like his writing and his voice, but he’s an underrated drummer, too. His stuff is not difficult to play, but it’s very …