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 pride on 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)
How’d you fare?
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