singing drummers...

nedbrower · Not So Newbie Joined: 17 Dec 2007 Posts: 7 Location: l.a.

stan lynch from tom petty's heartbreakers rules
andy sturmer from jellyfish rules
levon helm from the band rules

Mr.Clam · Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 4:00 am Post subject:

I sing as well as play drums in my band, mostly backing though, but I do sing lead sometimes.

The drummer from Atreyu sings
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sfauts · Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 5:44 am Post subject:

Not sure why you've posted in this catagory....

Anyway - Aren't you forgetting Don Henley - Eagles????
Phil Collins - Genesis/Solo work

Rasta · Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 6:46 am Post subject:

I make noises while I drum, though I doubt anyone would classify it as singing. It's kinda like loud humming. It helps me focus on having the feel of the drums accent the mealody. I can't imagine actually trying to sing coherant words in tune while drumming.

Kudos to all who can.

Dino Campenella (not spelld rite) from Dredge can play drums and piano at the same time. I always thought that part of their song was looped until I saw it live.

He just puts the stick in his left hand under his right arm pit, then moves his left hand over to a keyboard on the left of his kit. He continues to play the beat then comes in with the melody as well.

Pretty fricken cool.
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styles2281 · Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 7:24 am Post subject:

I sing, occassionally, while drumming. My new band has a piece (that I wrote) that I sing on. It's definitely a challenge.
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Bish · King of the Jungle Joined: 19 Oct 2005 Posts: 1816

So take this question one step further.

If you sing while drumming, do you use a mic on a stand or a headset mic?
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styles2281 · Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 11:51 am Post subject:

007david · Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 2:41 pm Post subject:

I use a mic on a stand, but I'm trying to get a headset. See, I've got the percussion set up, the kit, and then when playing second guitar; it would be so much easier to just move to those other setups without carring the stand and all with me.
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S.O. · Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2007 5:23 pm Post subject:

tylerdrummer · Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 11:02 pm Post subject:

it sucks i can do a low deep voice scream anytime and it sounds alright but its almost too death metal and i got the like metal/heavy scream which is not as deep and can change pitches but i can do it 1. playing drums or 2. sitting down

treflip98 · Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 2:30 am Post subject:

Singing while drumming to me is really fun.. It almost feels natural.. It's a liitle more weird singing with the guitar though, but with a little practice you can go a long way.. Don't forget Carter Beauford of Dave Matthew's Band.. he sings believe it or not. Very Happy

metal head · Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 3:40 am Post subject:

i can't belive no1 has mentioned mike portnoy.
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