Cool dudes, but let's take it for what it is. This is Ron's and his brothers music. This also was a CD release. I doubt Ron was that open with everything on the CD, but if he was....It's his music. Some will like it and some won't, but Ron and the entire band looks happy.
I respect you guys views on it and I would agree only if he was playing another artists music but it's his stuff and I don't blame him for being free and creative at a CD release party.
Hey lockslie1, annoying is annoying. I really dont care that its his music. I've seen him on more than 5 occassions where he's just not listening and comping properly while someone else is soloing. The problem today is this, a lot of these guys dont know how to play their instruments! They know fast tricks and stick twirls (big words) but they dont know how to construct a complete sentence in reference to the subject (music.) You simply dont have to put 32nd notes in everything you play. Ron reminds me of a young Kobe Bryant, except Ron is moving light years slower in understanding the full aspect of the game and not just the flash. Ive been listening to him for a few years now and it doesnt seem like he's getting it. He's an excellent drummer, but he needs drastic improvements on his musicianship.
Has anyone here been invited to Drummer Live or the MD festival etc.... because of their skills on the set or because of the music you have put out there or on here? I don't believe so... I truly believe that some of you really are just satisfied with people on the board telling you your nice and swelling your head to the point where you feel like you can just come out and talk sideways about the guys out here who most of us aspire to be like. Is it because you haven't been put on a major gig yet? I dunno... but until the rest of the world has had a chance to hear you and not just LGM or your home city then i really would watch how you critique other musicians especially those who are actually recognized and are out and about doing their thing rockin arenas while we are home watching them.
LOL!!!
This guy has 55 posts!!! His last post before this one was in September of 2007...but in your statement you just clearly admitted to lurking around here, feeding off of LGM's knowledge, downloading our music clips, watching our video posts, soaking in our cd and dvd recommendaitons and reviews
I
honestly dont know you but I
know you know who I am and you
know there's a lot more to me than just critiquing drummers, so stop frontin. I dont know if youre just young or stupid, (my guess is probably both) but if what youre saying is true, (which it isnt) then you should actually watch what you say to me on this board
You know, because you havnt made a name for yourself here, you havnt posted any video or audio of yourself, no one on LGM has the assurance that they can go to you for any kind of advice on what books to read or what latest techniques to study or gear to buy. Youre just at home
"watching" us do all the work lol! Its cool though. Anybody that knows me can testify that I am not big headed in the least! I will give the shirt off my back if you ask. I have over 1000 pm's of questions and comments and guess what, Ive gotten back to each and everyone of them. Youre a funny dude. If you knew anything about the industry, you would know that more than half the time, your favorite drummers are sitting at home just like you lol! So go ahead and humor me Praize Dancer. Tell us how much you love this site and how much we've helped you in so many ways. Tell us how many books and videos youve bought because of
Sabe, JFunky and Jkay. Tell us how much gear youve bought by recommendation of
Juse, BeatBoxer and ER. How much have you learned about the industry thanks to
FlatFith, Cdrums116 and Big Black Drummer? Thats all you should be opening your mouth to say at this point. The next time you have something to say, you better be giving thanks. Youre like an ungrateful child, biting the hand that feeds you. Now, may the Lord watch, between you and me, while youre lurking, away from the active fam, Amen!