That's fantastic. Overqualified is an understatement.
That's a thing that bugs me about music. There is so much (frank)ing musical talent out there and so little space to show it off and make a living from it. At least the internet provides a bit more room to get yourself noticed. Think of what it was like before that trying to make it. How much musical talent went unnoticed because it didn't fit within some uptight executive's narrow vision.
I don't have a horse in this race (it's like arguing who is better Howe, Orr, Gretzky, Ovi or McDavid) but the article you posted argues that Baker was a pioneer and Pert surpassed him... - dbot
At the end it suggests "some people" believe Peart has surpassed. I ain't "some people".
Let me talk about Högs,” Boudreau said to reporters Friday afternoon. “He looks like the best player on the ice right now. He looks so much faster than he did last year. He’s definitely ready, and I think last year was a setback for him, and he doesn’t want it to happen again.” - manvanfan
I think hogs surprises and plays top 9, Pearson to the 4th line
When he was 14, Peart received his first set of drums from his family, and one of the names that he tried to style himself upon was Cream’s Ginger Baker, who he held responsible for single-handedly reinventing the art form.
In a conversation with Rolling Stone in 2009, Peart sang the praises of Baker and said: “His playing was revolutionary, extrovert, primal, and inventive. He set the bar for what rock drumming could be. I certainly emulated Ginger’s approaches to rhythm — his hard, flat, percussive sound was very innovative. Everyone who came after built on that foundation. Every rock drummer since has been influenced in some way by Ginger — even if they don’t know it.”
Peart also appeared in the 2012 documentary Beware Of Mister Baker, which was directed by Jay Bulger. Peart echoed his previous sentiment in the film and heralded Baker as a trailblazer who was “at the forefront of a complete revolution of rock.”
He continued: “It is hard to find fault with the notion he was the pioneer of a rock drummer. There was no context for him, there was no archetype. Ginger Baker’s most notable achievement that should be recognised is the first rock drum solo. And me as a 15-year-old kid at the time was, ‘Yeah, yeah – that’s the rock drummer I want to be'”.
As a teenager, Peart found an idol in Ginger Baker, who provided him with a picture of greatness to strive towards. For many people, his talent even went on to eclipse that of his hero, but it wouldn’t have been possible if Baker didn’t lay down the foundations which allowed Peart to conquer. - bloatedmosquito
Bruce Boudreau on Nils Höglander: He’s the best player on the ice right now. He looks so much faster than he did last year. He’s definitely ready, and I think last year was a setback for him, and he doesn’t want it to happen again. #Canucks @Sportsnet650
Was watching some Canuck interviews at work and a co-worker said that he played summer league this year with Brady Keeper and new Canuck prospect Daimon Gardner.
Was saying that Gardner was unreal. Monster kid who moved extremely well.
That looks good. But I wonder if coach Bruce is pumping Hogs as motivation to players so they keep performing or lose spot. - Quinn's Quest
Maybe... Bouds seems more like a straightforward guy though. From what I've heard and read, I don't think he's one to play much mind games with the players.
When he was 14, Peart received his first set of drums from his family, and one of the names that he tried to style himself upon was Cream’s Ginger Baker, who he held responsible for single-handedly reinventing the art form.
In a conversation with Rolling Stone in 2009, Peart sang the praises of Baker and said: “His playing was revolutionary, extrovert, primal, and inventive. He set the bar for what rock drumming could be. I certainly emulated Ginger’s approaches to rhythm — his hard, flat, percussive sound was very innovative. Everyone who came after built on that foundation. Every rock drummer since has been influenced in some way by Ginger — even if they don’t know it.”
Peart also appeared in the 2012 documentary Beware Of Mister Baker, which was directed by Jay Bulger. Peart echoed his previous sentiment in the film and heralded Baker as a trailblazer who was “at the forefront of a complete revolution of rock.”
He continued: “It is hard to find fault with the notion he was the pioneer of a rock drummer. There was no context for him, there was no archetype. Ginger Baker’s most notable achievement that should be recognised is the first rock drum solo. And me as a 15-year-old kid at the time was, ‘Yeah, yeah – that’s the rock drummer I want to be'”.
As a teenager, Peart found an idol in Ginger Baker, who provided him with a picture of greatness to strive towards. For many people, his talent even went on to eclipse that of his hero, but it wouldn’t have been possible if Baker didn’t lay down the foundations which allowed Peart to conquer. - bloatedmosquito
lol you just over rate Cream a bit and that's fine it happens. But in your defence the sample size is a bit small to compare Rush' full catalog of diversity. I know the history of Peart's adoration for Baker but as a few others here nailed it Peart surpassed him and not by a small margin. Hell even in the documentary Lifeson and Peart commented they were getting so technical and progressive with some of the written tracks they couldn't actually play them live. Peart cites many other Jazz drummers as high influences too if not bigger than Baker. Would have been an easier comparison if Baker had a 30 year career with Cream but it wasn't to be. The 4 Cream albums were very good...but if you compare them to the best 4 Rush albums it's not close dude. lol
Maybe... Bouds seems more like a straightforward guy though. From what I've heard and read, I don't think he's one to play much mind games with the players. - NewYorkNuck
I just read Coach Bruce’s comment: “we’ll see how he is in 10 days” in regards to Hogs. So yeah you’re right it’s just about his start.
My guess is Joshua and Hogs rotate in and out of line up if there are no injuries.
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The Jam to me were not really punk. They were a Mod band so more rock. I guess it's arguable if they are punk or not. The Punk scene in TO wasn't big on them but they were probably the top Mod band with exception of pre 80's The Who. I'd go as far as to say The Who were more in line with punk than The Jam. Way more abrasive and a little more "street".
The Jam were just too soft for me both in music and lyric writing. - boonerbuck
Yeah going back this is accurate. Some catchy tracks however but thin music.
