I think that no matter the style, the drummer is the most important person on the stage. People don't tap their feet to the lead player. They groove to the backbeat that the drummer and bass player are laying down.

I've seen more bad drummers than good, but the good ones kept the band cooking like a souped up V8, and kept their stage volume in check.

We heard a duo last week. A guitar player with some tracks and a drummer. The singer was good, but everyone was watching the drummer. In addition to being tight and tasteful, he was juggling sticks like a madman. Very entertaining.


Regards,

Bob