I dunno, man...I always had a thing for redheads. But yeah, I agree...In all likelihood, MaryAnn would be able to work harder than Ginger.

Back to the original thread ....

My vote would be to hang with Joe Morello and his classy silver sparkle Ludwigs. He could help me with my left hand rebound technique.

Ah yes, Joe Morello!

All around good guy and a real standout drummer. And I could actually survive, and probably even enjoy, quarantine time with him, unlike Buddy Rich, whom I'd probably have to shoot at some point. Cool Dude

Just me back in 69

Jimmy Cobb with his black diamond Gretsch playing Kind of Blue.

Phil Ehardt with any of his kits would be great.

I've seen Sheila E. play on a couple of occasions. She has way too much energy and stamina for an old coot like me to be even be thinking such thoughts! You guys are my friends and, to be honest, she'd be gravely disappointed!

Brian

For me it's a tie:

I'll take Dave Weckl and his late 80's burgundy Recording Customs. Since I watched that "Back To Basics" video about 1,000 times while in high school during that time.............

I'll also take Brian Blade on any rented Black Gretsch Round Badge. He always plays rental kits on the road (he'll have that 24" Spizzichino!). I think hanging out with Brian would make me be a better musician, even if he never plays a single note. They guy just oozes musicality from doing normal, everyday things.

Absolutely right...Minus Dave Weckl for me..

(Circa 1920's)

Vic Berton with his Leedy kit (for his tricks and syncopated style).

or

(1960's)

Larry Bunker and his Gretsch's with the COB Supra (for his brush technique and Hi-hat independence).