Originally Posted by
rickthedrummer
It appears that Gilles and I had the right idea. I "retired" in 2005 from R&R but played in a trio (basically a lounge thing) with a Casio and a upright bass. After playing in R&R bands since 1961, it was nice to not have Marshall stacks doing wonderful things for my hearing, and playing with brushes (sweeping) 95% of the time for a couple of years.
Now, in 2017, I couldn't tell you who are the big names in music because I could care less (I could care more than less, but it appears there is no such thing). I listen (in my car) to a great oldies station out of Charlotte that plays songs mainly from the '60's and '70's. Songs that you can actually understand the lyrics to and the singers don't sound like they are being strangled with piano wire. I do admit to liking Halestorm, and I watch Davikah. Her drumming surpasses a lot of drummers that have been playing for 20 years. (She's been at it for a little over 5 years............................................. amazing)
Zack, you wouldn't need 2 jobs if you didn't use up drum sticks at a rate faster than any drummer known to man and are the envy of beavers everywhere.
"I play with wood all day long... and yes we make lots of jokes ". Jeez, I'm shocked.