Logo - Feel The Words

Drummers Quotes

Rock history and reputation, seen through drummers

These quotes look at drummers through two lenses, starting with the search for a fit before Mitch Mitchell joined Hendrix.

Drummers don't write - or at least, that's what everybody believes.

Quotes by Tony Williams

Hendrix rehearsed different drummers, before we met Mitch Mitchell.

Quotes by Noel Redding

Frequently Asked Questions

What rock history detail does the first quote mention?
It recalls that Hendrix tried out several drummers before settling on Mitch Mitchell.
What common assumption does the second quote push back on?
It challenges the widespread belief that drummers do not contribute to songwriting.
Is this collection focused on one drummer or drummers generally?
It covers both, naming Mitch Mitchell specifically and discussing drummers as a group more broadly.
What instrument role is being reconsidered here?
The drummer role is reconsidered, questioning whether it is limited to rhythm alone.
Do these quotes come from a band member perspective?
Yes, they read as reflections from within a band on drummers and their contributions.

The second challenges a common assumption that drummers rarely contribute to songwriting.