hitchy64 Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 I'm just going to have a moan and get this off my chest !!! I'v known my drummer for about a year now, we started off this band with two of his mates, who have both left early on. We have had alot of members in the band over the past year, mainly because they were ( according to the drummer) crap, did'nt fit or did'nt like Status Quo!! The problem is that now we have a good lineup, still only have 8 songs after a year because of all the people coming and going, and he is starting to moan about guys in the band again. We have booked a gig for 12th Feb and agreed a setlist, but at last Tuesday's rehearsal threw a wobbler and walked out. The guy is doing my head in, nothing is ever right and he's so negetive about everything!! It was our singers last gig on saturday and their drummer is f***in ace, and is interested in joining us :-) If we stay with this guy we are not going anywhere, I think we are going to have to politley tell him to f*** off!! What do you think??? Cheers Hitchy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbyrne Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Ditch the wobbler & hire the singer's old drummer - no brainer! G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 [quote name='geoffbyrne' post='690256' date='Dec 20 2009, 11:09 PM']Ditch the wobbler & hire the singer's old drummer - no brainer! G.[/quote] +1 Go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray5 Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Sounds like you've already answered your own question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 I always say if the music isn't paying your mortgage then it has to be about having fun. If he is being like that at rehearsal, how is he going to be at the gigs? I agree with the above posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apex Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 +1 again - but (with a gig in early February) make sure that the new drummer is seriously interested and available before embarking on the Big Goodbye! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitchy64 Posted December 21, 2009 Author Share Posted December 21, 2009 I had a tx off our drummer this morning and he's thrown in the towl !!! Time to move on with this other drummer, he is really good and he is only 18 years old!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 I have agree with the rest, if your drummer likes Status Quo get rid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munkonthehill Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 we kinda had the same issues, my drummer (and brother-in-law) and his pal started the band im in. he then inlisted me and my other pal steven for bass, guitar and vox. 6 months into this new band we only had about 5 songs we could probably get through due to the founding member (guitarist) not learning songs cos he just wanted to jam and assumed audiences would be happy to listen to an hour and a half blues jam. our rehersals always ended in empty words cos we were not happy, eventually the other guitarist said enoughs enough, we wont make it as a band unless we sort these issues, 7 days later we were a trio and 6 months after that we have 30 songs and have had about 6 gigs. Now this is my first real and gigging band, but I have to agree that it has to be fun, this aint going to keep me and my family in my house so it is only the enjoyment that should keep you interested although it seems like you already have your mind made up and your now looking for reassurance (dont we all), I say speak to the new drummer make sure he is the man for the job and then advise your intentions. its not a nice thing to do but if you want to gig in february then you have to do it. keep me informed dude by pm or something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodaxe Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 [quote name='hitchy64' post='690445' date='Dec 21 2009, 10:27 AM']I had a tx off our drummer this morning and he's thrown in the towl !!! Time to move on with this other drummer, he is really good and he is only 18 years old!!! [/quote] Probably the best solution you could have wished for. BTW there's [i]nothing wrong[/i] with teh Quo - Lancaster/Coghlan were one of the tightest rhythm sections going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munkonthehill Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 just read thread, just ignore my reply hahahaah job done. looks like it was easy enough for him to ditch you guys hahahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 To quote one of my previous posts "Bandmates, can't work with them, can't soak them in napalm and watch them melt". Ditch the prima donna and get someone new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bay Splayer Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 chin the twat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilb Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 [quote name='Bay Splayer' post='690801' date='Dec 21 2009, 05:07 PM']chin the twat [/quote] +1 I'm all for the use of uneccessary violence towards band mates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 If you're not a pro band and one guy is taking the only other payment out of the equation (having fun) Get rid of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steantval Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='690459' date='Dec 21 2009, 10:49 AM']I have agree with the rest, if your drummer likes Status Quo get rid.[/quote] Our drummer is ex Status Quo, with them for 14 years (Jeff Rich), a very nice guy and excellent drummer. Jeff also has worked with Climax Blues Band, Judie Tzuke and Def Leppard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mog Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 An unfortunate situation but thankfully it seems like its working itself out. (with the added bonus of 18 year old ladies attending the gigs) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitchy64 Posted December 22, 2009 Author Share Posted December 22, 2009 Thanks for the replys folks. Yes, it has worked out very nicely indeed, and this new drummer is coming down for an all day session on the 29th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 (edited) [quote name='steantval' post='690980' date='Dec 21 2009, 08:46 PM']Our drummer is ex Status Quo, with them for 14 years (Jeff Rich), a very nice guy and excellent drummer. Jeff also has worked with Climax Blues Band, Judie Tzuke and Def Leppard.[/quote] Thought he and Rhino were a brilliant R-Section with Judie Tzuke. Edited December 22, 2009 by silddx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 If he didn't throw in the towel,you could have done your next practice with a drum machine next to him ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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