The only flattering example I can think of is Robert Wyatt. Any others?
(And they have to be doing both at the same time)
― Sasha (sgh), Thursday, 2 October 2003 22:40 (fourteen years ago) Permalink
The EaglesLightning BoltThe RomanticsThe CarpentersHusker Du
― gygax! (gygax!), Thursday, 2 October 2003 22:43 (fourteen years ago) Permalink
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― Nick Mirov (nick), Thursday, 2 October 2003 22:48 (fourteen years ago) Permalink
The question is : does the singing drummer go at the front of the stage or stay at the back? And if they stay at the back, then who is the official frontperson?
― udu wudu (udu wudu), Thursday, 2 October 2003 22:54 (fourteen years ago) Permalink
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― Annouschka Magnatech (Jody Beth Rosen), Friday, 3 October 2003 00:08 (fourteen years ago) Permalink
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― Matthew Perpetua (Matthew Perpetua), Friday, 3 October 2003 00:36 (fourteen years ago) Permalink
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― mr. wiggles (Jay Kirsch), Friday, 3 October 2003 03:13 (fourteen years ago) Permalink
ok here is a question about singing drummers ?
which is cooler , headset mic or just mic on a gooseneck stand ?
discuss...
― camazotz, Friday, 3 October 2003 03:21 (fourteen years ago) Permalink
― the surface noise (electricsound), Friday, 3 October 2003 03:30 (fourteen years ago) Permalink
― camazotz, Friday, 3 October 2003 03:37 (fourteen years ago) Permalink
And that little dude who sang Mmmmbop.
― NickB (NickB), Friday, 3 October 2003 07:39 (fourteen years ago) Permalink
― The Lady Ms Lurex (lucylurex), Friday, 3 October 2003 08:49 (fourteen years ago) Permalink
― NickB (NickB), Friday, 3 October 2003 08:59 (fourteen years ago) Permalink
RINGO! (sang while playing, at the back, everything...)Keith Moon! (barbara ann)
Moe Tucker (Granted, would leave the drum stool for her bit, then return and resume drumming...)
― mark grout (mark grout), Friday, 3 October 2003 09:01 (fourteen years ago) Permalink
that SO TOTALLY does not count
― Dave M. (rotten03), Friday, 3 October 2003 09:04 (fourteen years ago) Permalink
― mark grout (mark grout), Friday, 3 October 2003 09:10 (fourteen years ago) Permalink
― dave q, Friday, 3 October 2003 09:19 (fourteen years ago) Permalink
― Dom Passantino (Dom Passantino), Friday, 3 October 2003 09:21 (fourteen years ago) Permalink
― NickB (NickB), Friday, 3 October 2003 09:28 (fourteen years ago) Permalink
― daarkbee, Friday, 3 October 2003 11:27 (fourteen years ago) Permalink
― NickB (NickB), Friday, 3 October 2003 11:33 (fourteen years ago) Permalink
― Tuomas (Tuomas), Friday, 3 October 2003 11:34 (fourteen years ago) Permalink
― Nick Southall (Nick Southall), Friday, 3 October 2003 11:46 (fourteen years ago) Permalink
But it was Dave Clarkes stuff, therefore he was boss.
― mark grout (mark grout), Friday, 3 October 2003 11:48 (fourteen years ago) Permalink
― half jack, Friday, 3 October 2003 12:14 (fourteen years ago) Permalink
― Matthew Perpetua (Matthew Perpetua), Friday, 3 October 2003 12:15 (fourteen years ago) Permalink
― Mooro (Mooro), Friday, 3 October 2003 14:33 (fourteen years ago) Permalink
― Phil Freeman (Phil Freeman), Friday, 3 October 2003 14:38 (fourteen years ago) Permalink
Elvin Jones grunts a lot.
Mel Torme was a great fucking drummer, but I don't think he ever did it at the same time.
― Jordan (Jordan), Friday, 3 October 2003 14:44 (fourteen years ago) Permalink
― Jordan (Jordan), Friday, 3 October 2003 14:47 (fourteen years ago) Permalink
― asfkj, Wednesday, 18 August 2004 13:20 (thirteen years ago) Permalink
― Rockist_Scientist (rockist_scientist), Wednesday, 18 August 2004 13:28 (thirteen years ago) Permalink
― mzui, Wednesday, 18 August 2004 14:33 (thirteen years ago) Permalink
― ())(())()()()(()(LASER)()()()LA(Z)E(R)()()()((L)()()(A)(S(E)R()()()) (ex machina, Wednesday, 18 August 2004 14:33 (thirteen years ago) Permalink
― Felonious Drunk (Felcher), Wednesday, 18 August 2004 20:00 (thirteen years ago) Permalink
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qobJdLPUSw
― Riga Tony (Tom D.), Monday, 2 November 2015 14:56 (two years ago) Permalink
This isn't going to be anyone's cup of tea around here, but Landis Expandis of the All Mighty Senators is one of my favorite frontmen.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UANtfg_TULk
― how's life, Monday, 2 November 2015 15:25 (two years ago) Permalink
Milford Graves:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XV5SE8XCISk
― Montgomery Burns' Jazz (Tarfumes The Escape Goat), Tuesday, 3 November 2015 18:36 (two years ago) Permalink
Jan Errico of The Vejtables
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdToSxH1KtY
― Elvis Telecom, Tuesday, 3 November 2015 21:12 (two years ago) Permalink
band of gypsies (at least on 'who knows')
― jason waterfalls (gbx), Tuesday, 3 November 2015 21:15 (two years ago) Permalink
Marcus Binder of Attwenger
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buRtnOiOSno
― Three Word Username, Tuesday, 3 November 2015 21:38 (two years ago) Permalink
Buddy Miles though I've read certain people he was doing it with weren't overly pleased. Apparently Band of Gypsies had to be heavily edited because of it, or so I read.
― Stevolende, Tuesday, 3 November 2015 21:49 (two years ago) Permalink
Jigsaw revival in full effect.about time!― fact checking cuz, Tuesday, November 3, 2015 3:36 PM (4 months ago)
about time!
― fact checking cuz, Tuesday, November 3, 2015 3:36 PM (4 months ago)
But I guess I can contribute: Grady Tatehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_nWaV8G8Sw
― SIGSALY Can't Dance (James Redd and the Blecchs), Wednesday, 16 March 2016 23:42 (two years ago) Permalink
the dude from no age
― dynamicinterface, Thursday, 17 March 2016 00:00 (two years ago) Permalink
I thought this thread said Sting Drummers Copeland, Hakim, Katche, Cailuta, Carlock ... Simply the best!
― Josh in Chicago, Thursday, 17 March 2016 00:35 (two years ago) Permalink
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDbeopynlrE
― (Henry) Green container bin with face (Tom D.), Saturday, 30 April 2016 15:39 (two years ago) Permalink
Doesn't quite count but Jon Hendricks first instrument was drums, which may explain why he is able to do what he does.
― Radio Free European Son (James Redd and the Blecchs), Saturday, 30 April 2016 16:00 (two years ago) Permalink
Come to think of it, this cat is great but probably not on the radar of this borad: http://www.tonyjeffersonmusic.com/tonyjeffersonmusic/Vocals_Bio.html
― Radio Free European Son (James Redd and the Blecchs), Saturday, 30 April 2016 16:04 (two years ago) Permalink
Triumph!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZW14xgMoHI
― SlimAndSlam, Saturday, 30 April 2016 17:10 (two years ago) Permalink
Christian VanderTatsuya Yoshida
come on people
― ultros ultros-ghali, Saturday, 30 April 2016 17:36 (two years ago) Permalink
The guy out of The Display Team
― And the cry rang out all o'er the town / Good Heavens! Tay is down (imago), Saturday, 30 April 2016 17:48 (two years ago) Permalink
Sarah Hennies does backing vocals for most of her bands (Weird Weeds, Eamonn's Daemons, Obody).
― one way street, Saturday, 30 April 2016 17:55 (two years ago) Permalink
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGRYgZswqrg
― timellison, Saturday, 30 April 2016 18:32 (two years ago) Permalink
I don't suppose anyone remembers Blair Mailer, but their track on the Yo Yo a Go Go compilation from '96 starts with a voice saying:
"Who was the band with the drummer that sang just one song?""...it was us."
so
― Tom Violence, Saturday, 30 April 2016 18:42 (two years ago) Permalink
Mimi Parker from Low
― that's not my post, Sunday, 1 May 2016 07:43 (two years ago) Permalink
Fyfe Ewing ex of Therapy?.
― I've had Eno, ugh (ledge), Sunday, 1 May 2016 08:28 (two years ago) Permalink
The Jellyfish dude. Had a good voice!
― Jimmy_Chop, Sunday, 1 May 2016 13:58 (two years ago) Permalink
wow i've never seen any Jellyfish performances/videos so i didn't realize Sturmer was the drummer
― some dude, Sunday, 1 May 2016 14:17 (two years ago) Permalink
Terry Bozzio
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HT1m4ud5LRM
― AdamVania (Adam Bruneau), Sunday, 1 May 2016 15:02 (two years ago) Permalink
Carla Azar of Autolux: Soft Scene, Brainwasher
Maya Tuttle of The Colourist: We Won't Go Home, Little Games
Florrie (Florence Ellen Arnold): Live a Little, Shot You Down
― Abandon hype all ye who enter here (Sanpaku), Monday, 2 May 2016 02:46 (two years ago) Permalink
Also, if timbale drummers are considered, its bewildering that Sheila E hasn't been mentioned in 12 years.
― Abandon hype all ye who enter here (Sanpaku), Monday, 2 May 2016 02:51 (two years ago) Permalink
My favorite singing drummer, non-Levon Helm division, is Katherina Bornefeld of Dutch art-punk institution The Ex.
― JRN, Monday, 2 May 2016 02:56 (two years ago) Permalink
Saw this band, Sirsy, a few months ago. They're from upstate NY. The singer plays drums -- standing up, which is tricky -- and she's good, too. She also triggers bass parts on a pad attached to the drumset.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7oum6H-9RE
― A nationally known air show announcer/personality (tipsy mothra), Monday, 2 May 2016 04:25 (two years ago) Permalink
Slint
― Jersey Al (Albert R. Broccoli), Monday, 2 May 2016 05:27 (two years ago) Permalink
See that Mel Torme has already been mentioned, didn't even think about Sheila E. but yeah of course D'oh! Have been wondering if Morris Day should count.
― Wrecka Stow Ralph (James Redd and the Blecchs), Saturday, 7 May 2016 06:27 (two years ago) Permalink
Birth Control (terrible band)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qev6mjO1sjE
― Eats like Elvis, shits like De Niro (Tom D.), Friday, 20 January 2017 00:20 (one year ago) Permalink
^ BERND NOSKE dr, voc
― Eats like Elvis, shits like De Niro (Tom D.), Friday, 20 January 2017 00:22 (one year ago) Permalink
King Fowley of Deceased:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neaE17-V8aI
― Don Van Gorp, midwest regional VP, marketing (誤訳侮辱), Friday, 20 January 2017 02:48 (one year ago) Permalink
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8Wf1ZJER1Q
― Bill Teeters (Tom D.), Sunday, 26 March 2017 23:12 (one year ago) Permalink
Panda Bear
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v71PA3l0SeY
― flappy bird, Sunday, 26 March 2017 23:21 (one year ago) Permalink
I don't see anybody playing drums there. Or singing.
― Bill Teeters (Tom D.), Sunday, 26 March 2017 23:27 (one year ago) Permalink
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jh7zM3L3uj4
― flappy bird, Sunday, 26 March 2017 23:35 (one year ago) Permalink
Uncalled for tbh.
― Bill Teeters (Tom D.), Sunday, 26 March 2017 23:42 (one year ago) Permalink
Georgia Hubley from Yo La Tengo (the band was mentioned upthread), one of my favourite female voices in rock music, one example with Tortoise:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6tpg_FmsiU
― it's the distortion, stupid! (alex in mainhattan), Monday, 27 March 2017 11:34 (one year ago) Permalink
When I think of singing drummers I first think of Gil Moore of Triumph But apparently I am the only one.
― DarkSinistar, Monday, 27 March 2017 14:11 (one year ago) Permalink
Jen Twynn Payne is lead vocalist and drummer for The Courtneys, a Vancouver band.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aM_ekGGg6f0
― Handsome Bookor, Wednesday, 29 March 2017 22:52 (one year ago) Permalink
are there any drummers who also play bass at the same time
― Neanderthal, Wednesday, 29 March 2017 23:18 (one year ago) Permalink
Dave Grohl does this on Nirvana Unplugged, iirc.
― The Roger Waters Experience (Turrican), Wednesday, 29 March 2017 23:28 (one year ago) Permalink
When I think of singing drummers I first think of Gil Moore of TriumphBut apparently I am the only one.
Au contraire, there's a youtube clip upthread.
― Bill Teeters (Tom D.), Thursday, 30 March 2017 07:16 (one year ago) Permalink
I posted about the 24th Street Wailers in a rockabilly thread and got no response, but this gal plays drums AND sings like early Etta James.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYJh3d6BLFY
― You're going to see a lot of love. Okay? Thank you. (Dan Peterson), Thursday, 30 March 2017 14:16 (one year ago) Permalink
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6srcWeDh_o
― weird echo of the falsies (Tom D.), Saturday, 8 July 2017 17:12 (eleven months ago) Permalink
Yeppers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dyVEBOFxHg
― MaresNest, Saturday, 8 July 2017 17:21 (eleven months ago) Permalink
^ Thanks for posting this, I've got a new favourite band.
― weird echo of the falsies (Tom D.), Thursday, 13 July 2017 17:35 (eleven months ago) Permalink
that band Cowboy Mouth I saw on Ellen 11 or 12 years ago
― flappy bird, Thursday, 13 July 2017 17:39 (eleven months ago) Permalink
Kurt Reil of The Grip Weeds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRl878m9mzE
― Hideous Lump, Tuesday, 22 August 2017 03:50 (nine months ago) Permalink
Grant Hart, Levon Helm, Don Henley, Stewart Copeland, Phil Collins are all fine by me. It's probably no one's first choice but sometimes it happens.
Gooseneck stand is goofy, particularly if it goes over your head in a dramatic arc. No thank you. If you're even remotely clever you can get a normal boom stand to serve adequately. I do this pretty frequently.
A headset seems nice in theory but doesn't let you cough or belch or anything (unless you have like a mute pedal but that's probably even more distracting).
― Tone-Locrian (Ye Mad Puffin), Tuesday, 22 August 2017 04:09 (nine months ago) Permalink
See I feel like the above band (Grip Weeds) would be much better with a front person vocalist, I don't feel like singing drummer works with their style at all.
― the last famous person you were surprised to discover was actually (man alive), Tuesday, 22 August 2017 04:13 (nine months ago) Permalink