Coming in a close second to wanting to learn to work the saxophone:
I always wanted to be a good drummer.
With the possible exception of the Photon-ajuitar, the drums might be the most physically challenging of all musical instruments.
Beating the hell out of taught, stretched plastic skins is a delight for most little kids. And these many, many many years later: the appeal is still there.
Although I have no illusions of prowess on a Slingerland kit, I do have a sort of pride for something slightly percussive-adjacent:
I’m often able to audibly identify a song just from hearing its naked drum track.
And if I can do it, I’ll bet that you’ll be great at it too. Here are some famous pop hits that showcase equally famous drums-only introductions.
See how many you can identify.
1.
“Wipe Out”
The Surfaris (1963)
2.
“Honky Tonk Women”
The Rolling Stones (1969)
3.
“Rock and Roll”
Led Zeppelin (1971)
4.
“Superstition”
Stevie Wonder (1972)
5.
“Rock and Roll All Nite”
KISS (1975)
6.
“Walk This Way”
Run DMC and Aerosmith (1975)
7.
“We’re Not Gonna Take It”
Twisted Sister (1984)
8.
“Hot for Teacher”
Van Halen (1984)
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‘Show your musical prowess in the comments?’
Hmm…..
Show us your cloth eared ineptitude would be a better reflection of my score. I got 2 of them – 2 & 6.
In my defence, I barely know three of them. While the prosecution would point out that I know the other three very well so what have you got to say about that? I’ve got nothing.
I was convinced no.5 was Mony Mony.
This was fun. Despite my failure.
Good sport for trying.
If we do this again, JJ, I’ll make it more UK accessible A Mr. Blobby track, perhaps…
Bucks Fizz
I got 5!
I feel like I’ve won something.
You like me! You really like me!
I should have ordered branded merch cowbells as a prize. Missed opportunity!
5 out of 8, as per usual with any of these quizzes. Guessing “We Got the Beat” every time I don’t know for sure is not a good strategy.
I’d try to think of more drum related puns, but mt has nearly exhausted them all. Better to just enjoy the ride…
…as long as you don’t crash.
I’ve got no skin in the game.
Bass-icly, none of us do.