“Three Legends, Three Very Different Powers” — How Paul McCartney ranked John Bonham, Keith Moon, and Ringo Starr, why he described Bonham’s drumming as sounding like “cannons,” saw Moon as pure, unstoppable chaos onstage, and ultimately believed Ringo’s restraint, timing, and refusal to overplay were what truly defined greatness. From thunderous power and reckless flash to subtle control and feel, Paul’s reflections reveal why the loudest drummer isn’t always the most effective — and how Ringo’s quiet authority behind the kit became the foundation of the Beatles’ sound and the benchmark by which McCartney judged every drummer he ever played with.
Paul McCartney on Bonham, Moon and Ringo as drummers Besides being one of the most successful and influential songwriters and bassists of all time, Paul McCartney plays many other instruments. He is also an excellent drummer and recorded the drum parts on many of his solo songs and with Wings over the decades.Active in the … Read more