kevvo66 Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Well he's had enough if he goes I'm going to ,I love working with him we seem too lock in really well and I don't think I want to work with anyone else , so when our gigs are honoured he gonna hang up his sticks and I think I'll just noodle at home or should I move on ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbass Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Can he be replaced? Bear in mind a new drummer could potentially bring a lot more to the table than you expect - musically, socially or whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subbeh Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 (edited) Don't just give up! you may never have the same thing going on with another drummer but who knows? You might find something better or just something unexpected and great in it's own right. At least give it a chance before you call time on it Edited February 2, 2016 by Subbeh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 If you enjoy it, at least give it some timw with the new guy. It might be worth talking to the current guy, see if a break would suffice. Find out what's eating at him and see if something can be done to take away some of it. As Kate Bush advised Peter Gabriel, "Don't give up" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Starr Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I don't understand why people don't talk more. You say [b]if[/b] he goes. I'm assuming the rest of the band either aren't in on this or are unwilling to change to keep him happy. If you both leave there is no band, unless you have a queue of other musicians just waiting to sign up. Is it a music thing, a personality clash or just boredom? I'd certainly be thinking of at least talking it through with the rest of the band. Secondly you don't seem to know if he wants to go on playing with you. A decent rhythm section could be snapped up by another band or form the basis of a new band where the two of you could set it up to give you the things you are missing. I'd invite him out for a session at the pub to at least explore the possibilities. Finally there's my wife's advice, 'don't put out your dirty underwear until you know you have clean' I'd be absolutely sure what I was going to do next before quitting a band. You might find the new drummer better or worse but it gives you time to find another band if you continue, and them time to bed the new drummer in before you move on. Good luck though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4stringslow Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 (edited) Don't let other people influence what you do with your life. Decide for yourself what you want and go for it! Edited February 2, 2016 by 4stringslow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I`d say wait until the replacement joins before making any decisions. Who knows, they may be even better and it may give you a new enthusiasm for the band as a whole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottomE Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Hang on and see how the new fella fits in if this is just about the music although i suspect there is probably more to it than that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1454403420' post='2969295'] I`d say wait until the replacement joins before making any decisions. Who knows, they may be even better and it may give you a new enthusiasm for the band as a whole. [/quote] Agreed. There are loads of drummers out there which you havent played with yet, who may blow your socks off! However, if your band is in its final throws anyway,then you know what do do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasMooseblaster Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 [quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1454404756' post='2969311'] Agreed. There are loads of drummers out there which you havent played with yet, who may blow your socks off! However, if your band is in its final throws anyway,then you know what do do. [/quote] Also agreed - I say this as part of a band that's now had to change its lead singer twice. Each time we have managed to find someone who's actually enhanced our stage presence. Obviously we hope the current one won't leave, (because you never know when your luck's going to run out!) but it's proven to us that losing a band member isn't the end of the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevvo66 Posted February 2, 2016 Author Share Posted February 2, 2016 He's got issues with how the guitarist,vocals is speaking to him and I can see his point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunburstjazz1967 Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Kick the knob end singer/guitarist out instead then, they are the easiest to replace ime! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHW Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Drummers are like sexual partners, you love the one you're with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 (edited) I'm with sunburst. Guitarist's & singers are ten-a-penny, but a good drummer is like rocking horse poop. Edited February 2, 2016 by Skybone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefbaker Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Yeah, there's a reason drummers are in like 10 bands each. Bin the singer off. Or both quit and start a new band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Move on if you have the enrgy. There is always someone better and playing with a lot of drummers refines what you like and expect from a drummer. If you play with one who excels at Blues, for example, they can teach you a LOT about that genre. The trick is not to be as pidgeon-holed tho, IMV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Starr Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Personality clash then. Just the three of you or are there any more band members? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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