HW: Drummers list

[J Strobridge]

Andrew A. Apold writes:

> >Ok, we talked much about drumming and drummers. Now let's make the list
> >of best Hawkwind drummers.
> >Here is mine:


I've only one and him I worship and every time I go to a live Hawkwind
gig I *know* that there is one true drummer in the world - at least as
far as Hawkwind are concerned.   That one is Richard Chadwick.

I've no idea how he would fit in with any other band but his style and
technique suit Hawkwind perfectly and I fully believe that without his
playing, most of the rhythmic background that creates the Hawkwind
sound just wouldn't be there - he supports, adds to and surrounds the
bass playing and gives the extra depth and variation they need.   The
wierd thing is that I reckon he's so good you just don't hear him
drumming - it all blends in so well.    Which is surely the point of a
good drummer, to create the sound but not necessarily to be heard above it.

Well IMO anyhow!

Happy Winter Solstice to one and all when it happens

jill

obSolsticeWorshipProblem> no sun

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