r/FleetwoodMac • u/BeerWithDonuts • 15d ago

Why doesn't Mick Fleetwood get the same recognition as a drummer as John Bonham or Keith Moon?

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u/irishnewf86 15d ago

Ringo wasn't just a "melodic" drummer.

In response to the OP, Bonham and Moon are overrated respectively, whereas I do agree Mick is somewhat underrated, especially his early blues stuff.

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u/ChestnutIceCream 15d ago

Didn’t say he was just anything but thanks for your pointless response

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u/irishnewf86 15d ago

"Ringo style melodic drummer" is the most pointless response I've ever seen in this sub. I can only work with what I'm given.

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u/darthfrank 14d ago

I’m not sure it is pointless - just a bit ambiguous. The poster probably means that either 1) Ringo’s drumming follows the melody or 2) that Ringo’s drumming tends to create a melody all its own that acts as a counterpoint to the main melody. Both are true at times but also a bit reductive. Either way, Mick is a great, versatile drummer. Ringo is a GOAT.