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Kudos Ian!
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It’s nice to have someone appreciate percussionists. I was one for many years (my specialty was mallets, but I did my share of auxiliary work) and everybody always thinks it’s so easy. The concept is best demonstrated by the old joke:
Q: What do you call a guy who likes to hang out with musicians?
A: A drummer.
They’re all so jealous it’s disgusting.
Anyway, I just wanted to say “thank you” for showing the TM the truth on this particualr issue.
I think this is out of place as far as far as the message board you should be using (should be in mailbag answers, right?) but anyway I have to agree.
Although I play guitar and have made the same joke you quoted, the truth is I am always blown away by a really talented drummer. They kick ass harder than anyone else. And I love all the ‘axilliary’ percussion that you hear throughout much of Zappa’s work - it adds so much character and personality. I also know from experience that it is really hard to do! I’ll stick with my fret-board thanks.