Mike Portnoy Named in Top 50 Drummers of All Time !!!!!!!!!! - Blu-ray Forum

Yautja · 10-15-2009, 02:14 AM

The man is a LEGEND, congratz son

Rhythm Magazine out of the UK took a poll of its readers for the 50 greatest drummers of all time. As Mike said here:
"When I saw the October 2009 issue of UK's Rhythm Magazine with the '50 Greatest Drummers of All Time' reader's poll on the cover, I must admit I was curious to open it up and see if I had made the Top 50...
Well, after quickly scanning through the 40's, 30's and 20's and not seeing my name, I was beginning to sadden that perhaps I didn't make the cut.... : (
But then I read on and was surprised to eventually find myself all the way at the top of the list at #5!
Thank you to all the drummers that voted me into such a prestigious poll....
I am truly flattered and honored to be held in such high regard with some of my greatest drumming heroes!
Thanks for all the love, : )

Mike Portnoy"

The Top 5 were:

1. John Bonham

2. Buddy Rich

3. Keith Moon

4. Neil Peart

5. Mike Portnoy

Hi-Def Steve · 10-15-2009, 03:43 AM

Just curious, where was Danny Carey listed at?

Azyiu · 10-15-2009, 03:44 AM

Right on! MP is one of my fav drummers!

Jellybeans · 10-15-2009, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Hi-Def Steve

Just curious, where was Danny Carey listed at?

http://www.rankopedia.com/ZID=3/210/...r/Step1/62.htm

toef · 10-15-2009, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Jellybeans

http://www.rankopedia.com/ZID=3/210/...r/Step1/62.htm

That's rankopedia. The OP mentioned the rankings he's referring to were from Rhythm Magazine.

For what it's worth, Ringo Starr is overrated in rankopedia. I love The Beatles, but Ringo isn't the 4th greatest drummer of all-time. Not even close.

Hi-Def Steve · 10-15-2009, 04:54 AM

Well they have Lars Ulrich at #5 what does that tell you about that site. lol.

Azyiu · 10-15-2009, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Hi-Def Steve

Well they have Lars Ulrich at #5 what does that tell you about that site. lol.

Who the hell's Lars? Oh, that loud mouth, lazy, alcoholic midget, right?

Hi-Def Steve · 10-15-2009, 05:02 AM

That's the guy. He's also the amazing painting artist!

Azyiu · 10-15-2009, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Hi-Def Steve

That's the guy. He's also the amazing painting artist!

Haha! His "painting" is so "out there", and I still don't understand it after 13 long years...

toef · 10-15-2009, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Hi-Def Steve

Well they have Lars Ulrich at #5 what does that tell you about that site. lol.

Haha. I don't like that guy either, but I think I'd put him above Ringo.

Ringo was basically just a metronome with a mop top.

The only song that immediately comes to mind in which he showed any sort of ability was I Feel Fine.

He was reluctant to ever do a drum solo, but was finally convinced to do one on The End, since it was the last song The Beatles were recording, and they figured they'd all do a solo on it. I think that solo pretty much explains why he didn't want to do one.

Edit: Here are some videos if anyone wants to see what I'm talking about....

I Feel Fine
The End (drum solo from 0:19 - 0:35) --- 16 seconds of some toms over steady 8ths on the bass? No way!

silversnake · 10-15-2009, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Hi-Def Steve

Well they have Lars Ulrich at #5 what does that tell you about that site. lol.

You might not agree with him or even like him , but the guy can play drums. That's not even really up for debate...

#1 is a great choice. All those who say otherwise, listen to Moby Dick one more time

Hi-Def Steve · 10-15-2009, 07:24 AM

Yes he plays the drums congratulations for knowing that! That's not he point. Having that ridiculous site put him over people like Mike Portnoy, Stewart Copeland & Danny Carrey is pure insanity.

toef · 10-15-2009, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by silversnake

You might not agree with him or even like him , but the guy can play drums. That's not even really up for debate...

#1 is a great choice. All those who say otherwise, listen to Moby Dick one more time

Fool in the Rain is enough for me.

That song, and Moon's job on Who Are You are probably my two favorite songs to listen to in terms of drums.

jamesdevil · 10-15-2009, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by toefer

Ringo was basically just a metronome with a mop top.

I love Ringo mostly because I think he is the least egotistical of the fab four and sung 2 of my favorite Beatles songs ever (With a Little Help From My Friends and Octopus' Garden) but I laughed so hard at that line. One of the funniest things I've read on a message board in a while. So well put.

tom pain · 10-15-2009, 10:07 AM

Mike Portnoy is a legend. I know that word gets thrown around lots, but when you watch him play he makes everything look completely effortless, quite a feat when you consider the nature of DT songs!

My signed Portnoy stick just went up in value

proxpilot · 10-15-2009, 10:47 AM

Joey Jordison #6 not bad

even though 90% of the dudes on that list couldn't keep his pace for a whole show

gvortex7 · 10-15-2009, 11:14 AM

Does anybody have the actual list of the top 50 drummers or am I going to have to check out the magazine for that? Come on. Someone.

GLaDOS · 10-15-2009, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by SSLAYERR

The man is a LEGEND, congratz son

Rhythm Magazine out of the UK took a poll of its readers for the 50 greatest drummers of all time. As Mike said here:
"When I saw the October 2009 issue of UK's Rhythm Magazine with the '50 Greatest Drummers of All Time' reader's poll on the cover, I must admit I was curious to open it up and see if I had made the Top 50...
Well, after quickly scanning through the 40's, 30's and 20's and not seeing my name, I was beginning to sadden that perhaps I didn't make the cut.... : (
But then I read on and was surprised to eventually find myself all the way at the top of the list at #5!
Thank you to all the drummers that voted me into such a prestigious poll....
I am truly flattered and honored to be held in such high regard with some of my greatest drumming heroes!
Thanks for all the love, : )

Mike Portnoy"

The Top 5 were:

1. John Bonham

2. Buddy Rich

3. Keith Moon

4. Neil Peart

5. Mike Portnoy

BONHAM!!!! MOON!!!! PEART!!!!!

John Bonham is #1!

broganreynik · 10-15-2009, 01:25 PM

I'd have to say that top 5 is spot on. Bonham was just great, and Moon is my favorite.

HiI'mBrian · 10-15-2009, 01:27 PM

the fact the list doesn't have Inferno of the band Behemoth ... or ... Brann Dailor of Mastodon is a joke in itself.

10-15-2009, 11:14 AM	#17
gvortex7 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Fort Lauderdale, FL Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:105	Does anybody have the actual list of the top 50 drummers or am I going to have to check out the magazine for that? Come on. Someone. Last edited by gvortex7; 10-16-2009 at 10:07 PM.

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10-15-2009, 02:14 AM	#1
Yautja Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2008 Location:AUSTRALIA Home Theater Gallery:29 Trading Score:6	Mike Portnoy Named in Top 50 Drummers of All Time !!!!!!!!!! The man is a LEGEND, congratz son Rhythm Magazine out of the UK took a poll of its readers for the 50 greatest drummers of all time. As Mike said here: "When I saw the October 2009 issue of UK's Rhythm Magazine with the '50 Greatest Drummers of All Time' reader's poll on the cover, I must admit I was curious to open it up and see if I had made the Top 50... Well, after quickly scanning through the 40's, 30's and 20's and not seeing my name, I was beginning to sadden that perhaps I didn't make the cut.... : ( But then I read on and was surprised to eventually find myself all the way at the top of the list at #5! Thank you to all the drummers that voted me into such a prestigious poll.... I am truly flattered and honored to be held in such high regard with some of my greatest drumming heroes! Thanks for all the love, : ) Mike Portnoy" The Top 5 were: 1. John Bonham 2. Buddy Rich 3. Keith Moon 4. Neil Peart 5. Mike Portnoy

10-15-2009, 03:43 AM	#2
Hi-Def Steve Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Pasadena, CA 4K collection:264 Blu-ray collection:315 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:187	Just curious, where was Danny Carey listed at?

10-15-2009, 03:44 AM	#3
Azyiu Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:The Center of Smoked Bacon Research 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:369 DVD collection:54 Blu-ray reviews: 14	Right on! MP is one of my fav drummers!

10-15-2009, 04:54 AM	#6
Hi-Def Steve Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Pasadena, CA 4K collection:264 Blu-ray collection:315 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:187	Well they have Lars Ulrich at #5 what does that tell you about that site. lol.

10-15-2009, 05:02 AM	#8
Hi-Def Steve Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Pasadena, CA 4K collection:264 Blu-ray collection:315 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:187	That's the guy. He's also the amazing painting artist!

10-15-2009, 07:24 AM	#12
Hi-Def Steve Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Pasadena, CA 4K collection:264 Blu-ray collection:315 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:187	Yes he plays the drums congratulations for knowing that! That's not he point. Having that ridiculous site put him over people like Mike Portnoy, Stewart Copeland & Danny Carrey is pure insanity.

10-15-2009, 10:07 AM	#15
tom pain Senior Member Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Cardiff Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:247	Mike Portnoy is a legend. I know that word gets thrown around lots, but when you watch him play he makes everything look completely effortless, quite a feat when you consider the nature of DT songs! My signed Portnoy stick just went up in value

10-15-2009, 10:47 AM	#16
proxpilot Special Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:High Point, North Carolina Home Theater Gallery:2 Blu-ray collection:108 Trading Score:1	Joey Jordison #6 not bad even though 90% of the dudes on that list couldn't keep his pace for a whole show

10-15-2009, 01:25 PM	#19
broganreynik Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Nebraska Home Theater Gallery:60 4K collection:124 Blu-ray collection:2113 DVD collection:111 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:46	I'd have to say that top 5 is spot on. Bonham was just great, and Moon is my favorite.

10-15-2009, 01:27 PM	#20
HiI'mBrian Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Radville	the fact the list doesn't have Inferno of the band Behemoth ... or ... Brann Dailor of Mastodon is a joke in itself.

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