A member of a band who is not the drummer, but is playing drums.. I know some are thinking of Paul McCartney, and I could see both sides. He does play drums on some songs, so you can decide for yourself. I would rather see a video of a guy live, even if they aren't great, it's nice to see what they can do outside of their regular instrument. Preferably live video, because one can do many takes, splicing, etc., in a studio. David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) - 1970
If you’re a professional musician, you can probably play drums competently even if your main instrument is something else. Many singers started out on drums for example. Even a spare like me can muddle through tunes. It’s all about timing, feel, and hitting the changes.
Trey Anastasio plays drums while being lowered to the stage during Phish's NYE 2019/20 show (his platform got stuck above the stage and he had to move over to Fishman's platform).
Master of the axe Bill Nelson played drums on "Surreal Estate" from the Be-Bop Deluxe album "Drastic Plastic" while Simon played pots and pans from the kitchen of Chateau Saint Georges.
Not sure I can disagree strongly enough with this. I have known a lot of professional musicians and not many would classify themselves as competent drummers. As you say it’s about timing, feel and hitting the changes. There is a very high degree of skill that goes into making those things flow and not sound stilted.
Pictures are nice, but can you guys post the video of them actually drumming? We can't hear photos (I don't even know who that is!)
Ronnie Wood played drums on the Stones' Sleep Tonight, and Mick played them on one of the Bridges to Babylon tracks.
How about Extreme guitarist Nuno Bettencourt playing drums with Steel Panther doing a cover of Van Halen? Steel Panther so cuss words.
