Allman brothers why two drummers

Facebook Twitter Email. Police: Allman Brothers drummer Butch Trucks killed himself. Associated Press. After a couple bars Yuval comes in with a double-time feel along with bassist Sebastian Steinberg. The combination of all the players, Mitchell and Sebastian included, creates a funky little groove that feels great. Waits is on the left channel, Hart on the right, and together they play in tandem using a lot of spacial consideration that is unique to most twin trap drum recordings.

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Skip to content. Digital Access FAQ. My Account. GruntersDad Administrator - Mayor Staff member. I think it's for fun. I have seen stages filled with guitars beyond the lead, bass and rhythm. Signals Senior Member. Two drummers work VERY well here. Actually, I don't know if they could have done the song any other way. Signals said:. Click to expand Anon La Ply Renegade. A few reasons. Maybe for power and appearance eg. Adam Ant - drummers are more dynamic to look at than others instrumentalists.

Or it could be because a band or act has a strong drum emphasis eg. Why should a band only have one drummer. Why do countless bands need two or more guitarists?

Todd Rundgren's first Utopia has three keys players. I imagine similar reasons in drumistic music. Never quite understood the Allman Brothers having double drummers - maybe to distinguish themselves from other southern rock bands and extra fatness in the stage sound?

Jim, not wanting to be a smart arse but I laughed at "Almond Brothers" I've done those typos too, where I replaced a word with something that sounds similar Be interested in Bon's Midnite Zephyr's reply. MikeM Platinum Member. If you can't see it or think it's pointless, that's fine, but I don't need any reason beyond, "because it can be fun. No judgement here. I saw Polica a couple weeks ago for the 2nd time and totally dig what those guys have worked out.

Definitely not going to get that sound or vibe with just one drummer. Perhaps one of the best examples of double drumming today can be heard from the Tedeschi-Trucks Band. Since their formation in , and through four Blues Music Awards and a Grammy, they have employed the drumming skills of Tyler Greenwell, and J.

A blues rock juggernaut, Tedeschi-Trucks Band has released three studio and two live albums, continuing to be one of the hardest working bands on the planet. James Brown may not have been the first band leader to employ two drummers, but his decision to do so changed the game in music. From 38 Special to Joe Walsh, dozens of acts now bless our ears with the combined unique talents of two drummers. I want the listener to hear it but also feel it! Muscle Shoals, Alabama was where I needed to record to get that sound.

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