Is Dave Grohl one of the best drummers?

Is Dave Grohl one of the best drummers?

Dave is one of my favorite drummers. He does not have much finesse or subtlety, not like a cerebral jazz drummer. He plays on the skins loud. I don't like him because of his fills or solos, I like him because he makes very creative beats.

Who does Dave Grohl think is the best drummer?

Grohl does have a special place in his heart reserved for one drummer and one drummer only, the wonderfully talented and far too often maligned talent of Ringo Starr....Dave Grohl's 5 favourite drummers:

1	Working Man/Finding My Way - Live At Massey Hall, Toronto / 1976 Rush	14:56
2	YYZ - Live In Canada / 1980 Rush	7:43

Is Dave Grohl a drummer or a guitarist?

Dave Grohl
Children	3
Musical career
Genres	Alternative rock hard rock heavy metal punk rock grunge post-grunge
Instruments	Vocals guitar drums Bass

Is Dave Grohl a self taught drummer?

Dave Grohl But given he only got one - at the drums - and then decided to teach himself, we'll let him off. Not least as he probably didn't pick up much during that half-hour that set him on the path to being one of the most ultimate rock stars in two of the greatest bands of his generation.

Who is better Taylor Hawkins or Dave Grohl?

Taylor is the better drummer and arguably one of the best rock drummers to have ever lived. Dave Grohl is very creative but his playing skills are mediocre. Taylor Hawkins is a drumming monster.

Is Dave Grohl a better drummer or singer?

In his own words, Dave Grohl has gone on record to state that he is a better guitarist and songwriter than he is a drummer. However, many of his fans are split right in the middle when it comes to making such a choice.

Who is the best drummer alive today?

The 10 best rock drummers in the world right now

1. Aric Improta, Fever 333.
2. Rufus Taylor, The Darkness.
3. Jon Beavis – IDLES.
4. Scott Phillips, Alter Bridge.
5. Taylor Hawkins, Foo Fighters.
6. Sebastian Thomson, Baroness.
7. Ben Thatcher, Royal Blood. ...
8. Travis Barker, Blink-182.

Why does Dave Grohl not play drums?

Dave Grohl thought it would be "practically impossible" to be the lead singer of a band while playing the drums. ... Asked by Jimmy Fallon if he didn't consider singing while drumming like Eagles singer Don Henley, Grohl replied: "I gotta be honest. First of all, only Don Henley can do Don Henley.

Which religion is Dave Grohl?

• The religion and political views of Dave Grohl. Dave Grohl was born in Warren, Ohio and grew up in Springfield, Virginia. Grohl was raised a Roman Catholic . It's unclear how devout his family was, but his parents divorced when he was a child, so they certainly weren't orthodox Catholics.

What kind of guitars are used by Dave Grohl?

• Dave Grohl Acoustic Guitars: Gibson Elvis Presley Dove. Dave's main acoustic; seen on many live performances. Martin D-28. One of the most popular videos of Dave on YouTube is one in which he sings Elton John's "Tiny Dancer". Taylors. Dave seems to be using couple of different models of Taylor acoustics. ...

Who are Dave Grohl's famous friends?

• Dave Grohl and Kurt Cobain were friends and Nirvana bandmates. Kurt Donald Cobain (Febru - Ap) was an American singer, songwriter, and musician, best known as the guitarist and frontman of the rock band Nirvana. He is remembered as one of the most iconic and influential rock musicians in the history of alternative music.

What instrument did Dave Grohl play in Nirvana?

• David Eric Grohl is an American rock musician, multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, producer, and film director, and was the fifth and final drummer for Nirvana, and is currently the lead singer and lead guitarist of the band Foo Fighters.