# Next week is Drum Solo Week on Letterman! **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [June 4, 2011, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/next-week-is-drum-solo-week-on-letterman/584311 "2011-06-04T15:46:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Dietrich\_K](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e68b1a/32.png) [@Dietrich\_K](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dietrich_K)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2011, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/next-week-is-drum-solo-week-on-letterman/584311/1 "2011-06-04T15:46:04Z")
Rejoice! Here’s [the lineup](http://www.cbs.com/late_night/late_show/show_info/this_weeks_guests.php). What do you think? Obviously, I’m goddamn pleased as fucking punch about them rounding out the week with the Professor. And I really dig Sheila E. and Roy Haynes. And and it’ll be cool to see the World’s Most Dangerous Band’s/CBS Orchestra’s own Anton Fig show off his stuff. In short, I’ll be loving next week. So, again … thoughts? Got a dream lineup (or more than one) should this (oh, please, oh, please) become an annual thing? ---
**Author:** ![Zeldar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b77776/32.png) [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2011, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/next-week-is-drum-solo-week-on-letterman/584311/2 "2011-06-04T17:51:42Z")
Thanks for the heads-up! I haven’t watched Letterman in some time. I’ll at least DVR it for the drums. Too bad Morello won’t be there! Others they could add for my tastes: Steve Gadd [- YouTube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5mDDD2_I94) Omar Hakim [127 Hours (2010) - IMDb](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1542344/) Bernard Purdie [Bernard Purdie - Soul Drums - YouTube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRQtNreFojk) Billy Cobham [- YouTube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2VYKgFBH3A) ---
**Author:** ![Red\_Barchetta](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/da6949/32.png) [@Red\_Barchetta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Red_Barchetta)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2011, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/next-week-is-drum-solo-week-on-letterman/584311/3 "2011-06-04T18:45:24Z")
I checked the list ready to dismiss it if \*\*Neil Peart \*\*was not on it. I wasn’t disappointed. No better drummer to close out the week. ---
**Author:** ![Zeldar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b77776/32.png) [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2011, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/next-week-is-drum-solo-week-on-letterman/584311/4 "2011-06-04T19:51:19Z")
> [@Zeldar](#): > > Thanks for the heads-up! I haven’t watched Letterman in some time. I’ll at least DVR it for the drums. > > Too bad Morello won’t be there! > > Others they could add for my tastes: > > Steve Gadd [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5mDDD2\_I94](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5mDDD2_I94) > Omar Hakim [127 Hours (2010) - IMDb](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1542344/) > Bernard Purdie [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRQtNreFojk](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRQtNreFojk) > Billy Cobham [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2VYKgFBH3A](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2VYKgFBH3A) My bad on Omar! [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stPpXxkcd\_8](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stPpXxkcd_8) ---
**Author:** ![Zeldar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b77776/32.png) [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2011, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/next-week-is-drum-solo-week-on-letterman/584311/5 "2011-06-07T16:23:24Z")
[Anton Fig (Drum Solo) With The CBS Orchestra - David Letterman 6/6/11 - HD 720p](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMJwja3VDfU) ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2011, 12:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/next-week-is-drum-solo-week-on-letterman/584311/7 "2011-06-09T12:40:42Z")
Letterman briefly had Tony Weiner on last night. His snare solo was, as you might expect, unbelivable. ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2011, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/next-week-is-drum-solo-week-on-letterman/584311/8 "2011-06-09T16:56:10Z")
I caught the last half or so of Sheila E. - damn, that woman can play! ---
**Author:** ![Dietrich\_K](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e68b1a/32.png) [@Dietrich\_K](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dietrich_K)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2011, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/next-week-is-drum-solo-week-on-letterman/584311/9 "2011-06-09T17:43:17Z")
Sheila’s been the best so far, IME. I was a touch disappointed in Roy Haynes’ solo … but then, he was only given, like, the last four minutes of the broadcast to perform. Here’s hoping that Neil Peart sets the Ed Sullivan Theatre ablaze tonight (and that he does something other than an abbreviated version of “Der Trommler”). Also, **Zeldar** : Some danged solid suggestions for (hopeful) future editions of this feature up top. ---
**Author:** ![Zeldar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b77776/32.png) [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2011, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/next-week-is-drum-solo-week-on-letterman/584311/10 "2011-06-09T17:58:21Z")
> [@Dietrich\_K](#): > > Sheila’s been the best so far, IME. I was a touch disappointed in Roy Haynes’ solo … but then, he was only given, like, the last four minutes of the broadcast to perform. > > Here’s hoping that Neil Peart sets the Ed Sullivan Theatre ablaze tonight (and that he does something other than an abbreviated version of “Der Trommler”). > > Also, **Zeldar** : Some danged solid suggestions for (hopeful) future editions of this feature up top. I think what ruined Haynes’s slot was that damned horn! Couldn’t hear the drums for that stupid thing. I’ll be voting for Anton if Neil doesn’t kick some major butt! BTW, thanks for the kind words. We need us a Best Drummer Ever poll, what say? ---
**Author:** ![WordMan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e8c25b/32.png) [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2011, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/next-week-is-drum-solo-week-on-letterman/584311/11 "2011-06-09T18:34:57Z")
> [@Dietrich\_K](#): > > Sheila’s been the best so far, IME. I agree; more musical AND performed in a minidress and high (high!) heels. She’s a damn good player from a damn good musical family. ---
**Author:** ![Dietrich\_K](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e68b1a/32.png) [@Dietrich\_K](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dietrich_K)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2011, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/next-week-is-drum-solo-week-on-letterman/584311/12 "2011-06-09T19:27:32Z")
> [@Zeldar](#): > > We need us a Best Drummer Ever poll, what say? I, for one, could and would get behind this notion wholeheartedly. ---
**Author:** ![Zeldar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b77776/32.png) [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2011, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/next-week-is-drum-solo-week-on-letterman/584311/13 "2011-06-09T19:53:08Z")
> [@Dietrich\_K](#): > > I, for one, could and would get behind this notion wholeheartedly. Let’s start gathering potential names here, then. After we get 30 or so we can post a poll. Add to: Joe Morello Philly Joe Jones Buddy Rich Gene Krupa Jimmy Cobb Shelly Manne favorites from [Jazz drumming - Wikipedia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jazz_Drummers) ---
**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Chance](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jonathan_chance/32/701_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2011, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/next-week-is-drum-solo-week-on-letterman/584311/14 "2011-06-09T20:21:52Z")
Of those mentioned I have seen Peart, Sheila E, Omar Hakim, and Steve Gadd play up close. I got a lesson from Gadd and Sheila E (at different times) at Veneman’s music on Rockville Pike back in the 80s. Damn, that girl can really bring it. Gadd held a rhythm better (I thought at the time) but Sheila E knew how to get people moving. ---
**Author:** ![Raskolnikov](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ac8455/32.png) [@Raskolnikov](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Raskolnikov)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2011, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/next-week-is-drum-solo-week-on-letterman/584311/15 "2011-06-09T23:38:08Z")
> [@Zeldar](#): > > Let’s start gathering potential names here, then. After we get 30 or so we can post a poll. > > Add to: > > Joe Morello > Philly Joe Jones > Buddy Rich > Gene Krupa > Jimmy Cobb > Shelly Manne > > favorites from [Jazz drumming - Wikipedia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jazz_Drummers) Max Roach! ---
**Author:** ![Rhythmdvl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/85f322/32.png) [@Rhythmdvl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhythmdvl)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2011, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/next-week-is-drum-solo-week-on-letterman/584311/16 "2011-06-09T23:42:56Z")
> [@Zeldar](#): > > Let’s start gathering potential names here, then. After we get 30 or so we can post a poll. > > Add to: > > **Joe Morello** > Philly Joe Jones > Buddy Rich > Gene Krupa > Jimmy Cobb > Shelly Manne > > favorites from [Jazz drumming - Wikipedia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jazz_Drummers) Letterman scheduled this theme about three months too late :mad:☹ ---
**Author:** ![Zeldar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b77776/32.png) [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2011, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/next-week-is-drum-solo-week-on-letterman/584311/17 "2011-06-10T01:27:11Z")
We shouldn’t exclude rock drummers. I just don’t know all that many as well as the jazz guys. Butch Trucks Jaimoe Ringo > **[Category:Rock drummers by nationality](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Rock_drummers_by_nationality)** > > This category has the following 18 subcategories, out of 18 total. ---
**Author:** ![Dietrich\_K](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e68b1a/32.png) [@Dietrich\_K](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dietrich_K)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2011, 8:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/next-week-is-drum-solo-week-on-letterman/584311/18 "2011-06-10T08:33:12Z")
I’d add my personal favorites: Stewart Copeland John Bonham Manu Katché Terry Bozzio Dave Weckl Carter Beauford Mitch Mitchell Pete Moon Carl Palmer Bill Bruford Mike Portnoy Dave Lombardo Vinnie Colaiuta Ahmir “?uestlove” Thompson ---
**Author:** ![Zeldar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b77776/32.png) [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2011, 12:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/next-week-is-drum-solo-week-on-letterman/584311/19 "2011-06-10T12:09:45Z")
We’re getting a sizeable list started. I’m wondering if other genres, including Drum & Bugle Corps types, should be considered. Do we maybe need several categories? ---
**Author:** ![Dietrich\_K](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e68b1a/32.png) [@Dietrich\_K](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dietrich_K)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2011, 12:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/next-week-is-drum-solo-week-on-letterman/584311/20 "2011-06-10T12:13:29Z")
> [@Zeldar](#): > > We’re getting a sizeable list started. I’m wondering if other genres, including Drum & Bugle Corps types, should be considered. Do we maybe need several categories? That sounds pretty boss. I have shockingly little knowledge about such, but I’m more than eager to be pointed in the right direction by any and all who _are_ in the know about Drum & Bugle Corps types. ---
**Author:** ![Zeldar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b77776/32.png) [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2011, 12:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/next-week-is-drum-solo-week-on-letterman/584311/21 "2011-06-10T12:45:09Z")
> [@Dietrich\_K](#): > > That sounds pretty boss. I have shockingly little knowledge about such, but I’m more than eager to be pointed in the right direction by any and all who _are_ in the know about Drum & Bugle Corps types. Well, all I personally know about the D&BC world is that there are some remarkable performers! I can’t name a single name, but I wouldn’t be surprised if there are some Dopers who can. I’m not even intimately familiar with entire corps, but I could name a few. Cavaliers, Phantom Regiment, Spirit of Atlanta, maybe others whose names aren’t coming to mind immediately but whom I’ve seen on TV competitions. Maybe [http://www.dci.org/](http://www.dci.org/) (specifically [Corps of the Marching Music's Major League](http://www.dci.org/corps/) and [Schedule & Tickets on Sale at the DCI Box Office](http://www.dci.org/tour-of-champions/) ) would help? The issue to be addressed, perhaps, is whether we have an open “All Drummers” thing or several subgroups like Jazz, Rock, Latin, World, D&BC, and others that may be noteworthy. Except for a precious few individuals in other categories, my names would mostly come from the Jazz group. I’d really love to see other posts from other people before we make any major decisions on poll or polls. I’d like to know a lot more abiut the drumming world and conversation on the topic(s) could be educational and fun. YouTube and similar clips to point to specialists would be great as well. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/next-week-is-drum-solo-week-on-letterman/584311.md?page=2)