I remember how when I was young many people would say that Ringo Star wasn't a great drummer. It went about that he was just the luckiest drummer in the world. I kind of accepted it as true, even though I thought he was competent and good enough, but George Hrab, a professional drummer, says he was a genius, and after watching his video, I tend to agree.
Rather than show off, Ringo set about to make the songs sound as best as they could, and this sometimes meant under playing to give the other band members more space. But Ringo added very unique rhythms too, which really helped to propel the songs.
Ringo Starr was more than just a lucky drummer who hooked up with The Beatles. This video makes the argument that his originality, technique, skill, patience, and influence all add up to making him an unqualified genius of his instrument. He was, by all meaningful ways, the FIRST rock and roll drummer.
George Hrab - The Genious of Ringo
Beatles - Ringo - (Rare Early Drum Technique Interview) - Bubblerock - HD
Beatles - Ringo - (Rare Early Drum Technique Interview) - Bubblerock - HD
Ringo is a left handed drummer on right handed kit. That adds a unique sound to his grooves.
ReplyDeleteI've added another video where Ringo talks about his left handed drumming technique with a right handed drum set up.
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