I know Billy personally and I know he can play BUT does this show that hes a talented musician, ...NO! Just because you can out shred does not mean you are a good drummer! Listen to Billy live with a band or on a recording and that will show you that hes very talented and musical! You want me to check your boi then send his backing someone in a concert!
sounds like something that people who CANT shed say!
Im not tryin to start nothin but you dont need to defend billy cause we all know he can play fluently in a shed or in a band and he can solo. period. secondly, a good drummer is in the OPINION of the listener and what the listener prefers to hear. thirdly, check stanley's myspace to see that he CAN play in a band. They are both advanced musicians.
i dont understand your comment to this thread cause its about shedding. not giging. so let me get this straight, your opinion of a good drummer is one who can play soundly with a band? what about without a band? soloing or in a shed? reading or charting? teaching or instructing? arent these things a part of being a well rounded and talented musician?
(just my thoughts)
ps. what does "you knowing him personally" have to do with anything? (just wondering)
Sheen