Re: Charlie and His Drum Kit
Date: November 15, 2009 23:42
I don't think what oldbarbarian is talking about is a jazz thing. Charlie admits he's a "lazy" player. If you avoid playing the hi-hat on that beat, you only have to play 75% of the ride rhythm on your right hand, and it's literally easier, as in your right wrist gets less fatigued.
Charlie loves jazz, and plays jazz, but is not much of a jazz drummer, and he admits this. He's technically not a good textbook drummer, but as we know, what he does for the Stones is perfect, and his style is unique in a great way. His rolls/ fills are often lopsided (heavy on the right hand), which is criticized by some, but lauded by others. I, personally, love Charlie's drumming, and will always defend that, but he frequently makes bad mistakes, and he plays sloppily, and lazily! It's just the way he plays. If it sounds good, though, it is good, and with Charlie, it does and it is. Gotta love Charlie.