Black57 wrote:jimmydanger wrote:Drummers suck! They are the reason most bands break up IMHO. They are neurotic, prone to alcoholism, drug abuse, law trouble and bad girlfriends. But without them it wouldn't be rock.
Sucky drummers suck. A drummer who is neurotic, prone to alcoholism, drug abuse, law trouble and bad girlfriends should not be hired. One thing a good drummer has to do is make the band sound good. They can't do that if they have these problems. Good drummers must be unsung heroes, it's their job. If they can't do that then they'll never be great drummers.
The problem is, they can pass the audition, and you find these things out later. It's like any other job. They are on their best behavior during the interview, but, as life goes on, and they get more comfortable, you see the true persona.
Another Travisty has been around three years now. We are on our second drummer. I've been in "bar bands" since the late 70's. It's always been like that in my experience. Seems like every two to three years we were searching for another drummer as the last one flamed out for some reason or another.... Just sayin'.
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