Drum solos

[Johan Edlundh]

>On the topic of "why is it so hard to find a good drum solo?", I think
>the basic conflict is that we normally see solos as a forum for
>expressing melody and the drum kit is primarily a vehicle for
>producing rhythm.  (I think this is also why bass solos are less
>successful in many people's eyes.)  The instrument itself seems to be
>at a disadvantage when it comes to doing solos.  (Drummers, tell me
>I'm wrong.)

Listen to Neil Peart's drum solo on Rush first double live, if you wannna hear a drum solo expressing melody :o)


>Cheers,
>
>Paul.

cheers - \\joe