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why is it that sandy nelson is over looked as a great drummer? all you hear about is buddy rich, gene krupa, ringo star, john bonham or neil peart. I wonder how many kids picked up the sticks after hearing sandys albums. Just think about how many kits were sold cause of him.

Posted on 11 years ago
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LOL - Maybe... because the old pharts who grew up listening to Sandy got sick and tired of having to play requests for, Wipe-Out at each and every gig!

Sandy was a terrific drummer, but I would never put him in the same class of musician as, Krupa, Rich etc. Those cats are out of everybody's league!

Sandy was a 'fun' rock drummer (Surf music really,) to listen to.

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 11 years ago
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I graduated high school in `84.

Although I was well aware of Krupa, Buddy, and certainly Neil Peart, they were not the guys that made me want to play.

Really only knew of Sandy Nelson because of Wipeout, but Wipeout was almost a cliché at that time. It had been played to death by every amateur with a pair of sticks in their hands.

Keith Moon, Ian Paice, Kenny Jones, Phil Collins, John Bonham, Mick Avory, Stewart Copeland, these were some of the guys that inspired me. Why mostly British drummers, I do not know!

I was never blown away by solos, but I was drawn to these drummers, and others, because they had drum parts that I thought did not overshadow the band.

I don't think Sandy Nelson was overlooked by drummers of that time period, but I agree that he does not get a lot of recognition from younger drummers.

I remember being very impressed by Karen Carpenter, but you won't hear anyone under the age of 40 say that.

Posted on 11 years ago
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It was fun growing up as a teen and listening to Sandy Nelson. He's the main reason I am a drummer today.

He has more than 30 album releases and more than 30 singles....many in the Top 40 Hit range. He has done lots of session work and played on some hits. While not being in the same class technically as some of the very best drummers....he has made his 'mark' on history moreso than most drummers. He is the only musician in any field to make a very successful career by-way-of instrumentals where the feature instrument is drums. Think of it...who else has made more than 30 instrumental albums...or even close to it..where the main instument is drums.

He is not my favourite drummer but I do like some of his stuff and I very much respect what he has done..........many of us are drummers today because of Sandy Nelson.

Posted on 11 years ago
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I agree sandy was more of a "fun" drummer. He's probably the most successful drummer as far as album sales. I have a couple of his albums and he's good, not great. A million times better than me of course, but not even close to Buddy. Good point though. Sandy made the drums cool.

The greatest gift you can give your family and the world is a healthy you. - Joyce Meyer
Posted on 11 years ago
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Karen Carpenter is/was a smokin' good drummer!

58-Blue Diamond-Pearl Clubdates
65-WMP Clubdates
66-Green Sparkle Clubdates
67-Root Beer Clubdates
65-Cream tiger-stripe Pearl Presidents
60's Red Sparkle Artist LTD
60's yellow sparkle Trixon's
??'s Kingston-MIJ--3piece kit/Pearl snare
many vintage pedals,cymbals,parts,ect,ect
Posted on 11 years ago
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Nobody should feel embarrassed about liking Karen Carpenter! I was never a fan of her music, it was too soft, commercial and 'pop' for me, but I always thought she was an excellent drummer. I listened to her music for her drumming, not because I liked the commercial pop she and her brother produced. I've never been apologetic for liking Karen. She was a terrific drummer.

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 11 years ago
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R.I.P Sandy Nelson 2/14/22

Posted on 2 years ago
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From Purdie Shuffle

Nobody should feel embarrassed about liking Karen Carpenter! I was never a fan of her music, it was too soft, commercial and 'pop' for me, but I always thought she was an excellent drummer. I listened to her music for her drumming, not because I liked the commercial pop she and her brother produced. I've never been apologetic for liking Karen. She was a terrific drummer.John

Karen Carpenter had excellent chops and the voice of an angel. What's not to like?!!

-Mark

Posted on 2 years ago
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I had some of his albums back in the 70’s that I played along to. Great way to learn and practice.

No Guru - I just love collecting & learning about vintage drums!

Some of my favorites from the kits in the collection
58 WFL New Yorker Blue Sparkle
67 Ludwig Hollywood Red Psychedelic
69 Ludwig Standard Red Ruby Strata
70's Ludwig BOP "Ringo" Kit

A few of my favorite snares
20's Leedy Black Elite
51 Leedy & Ludwig Knob Tension
58 WFL Buddy Rich Classic Blue Sparkle
63 Walberg & Auge Sea Blue Agave Green Pearl
66 Leedy Shelly Manne Blue Agate Pearl
Posted on 2 years ago
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