I'm going to have to go with the one used to finish up the BBC version of We Will Rock You (Fast). That has to be one of the best drum solos I ever heard. It's too bad casual Queen fans will never get a chance to hear it. I mean, honestly, I'll be the first to say that most drum solos don't sound like music but that one really floors me every time I hear it. Hats off to you Roger!
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Roger did a cracking solo at the end of the impromptu at their last show, Knebworth 86. Freddie even said "nice one" afterward.
Drum solos are just as good as guitar solos!
As a drummer, I'm gonna say this obviously. But when a guitarist goes off on one, it's fine and its great. But when a drummer does it...? Just as clever, if not more. If you can engage an audience with a drum solo, you know you're good. I'm In Love With My Car is still something that mesmerises me.
Then again, two words for you... Moby and Dick.
As a drummer, I'm gonna say this obviously. But when a guitarist goes off on one, it's fine and its great. But when a drummer does it...? Just as clever, if not more. If you can engage an audience with a drum solo, you know you're good. I'm In Love With My Car is still something that mesmerises me.
Then again, two words for you... Moby and Dick.
The best drum solo by Roger has to be his Drum Solo in the We Will Rock You Video, because at the end of KYA, he not only uses his toms, but also does about a 3-4 minute timpani tom drum solo. Very cool!!!!!!!!!!
That is a nice solo, and I do love the way he commands his timpani. But, then again, the solo from the Rainbow which links Father To Son with Keep Yourself Alive is pretty impressive.
Alot of the soloing he does is pretty tight. I like it when he lets rip at the end of songs for the big finish (like Tie Your Mother Down, Now I'm Here, most fast versions of We Will Rocks You etc) as well as the his little improv's during the jams before Dragon Attack in the late 70's/early 80's gigs.
Still, I think I'm In Love With My Car tops it off.
Alot of the soloing he does is pretty tight. I like it when he lets rip at the end of songs for the big finish (like Tie Your Mother Down, Now I'm Here, most fast versions of We Will Rocks You etc) as well as the his little improv's during the jams before Dragon Attack in the late 70's/early 80's gigs.
Still, I think I'm In Love With My Car tops it off.
I'm in love with my car.... oh, it brings tears to my eyes =) , although it's not a solo..
But if I have to say one particular solo, I would say the one at the end of "Now I'm Here".... THAT is a solo =)
But if I have to say one particular solo, I would say the one at the end of "Now I'm Here".... THAT is a solo =)
I vividly recall watching the "We Will Rock You" Montreal concert for the first time - About 30 seconds into "I'm in Love With my Car", I had an epiphany. That was hands down the coolest thing i'd ever seen. I bought some sticks the same day and i've been drumming ever since.
My favorite 'solo' is the end of "Now I'm Here" - again from the "We Will Rock You" video. I've worn that spot in my video out, watching it in slo mo so many times that the video has noticeably degragded. Thank god for DVD.
My favorite 'solo' is the end of "Now I'm Here" - again from the "We Will Rock You" video. I've worn that spot in my video out, watching it in slo mo so many times that the video has noticeably degragded. Thank god for DVD.
actually i just listened to "return of the champions" and roger sounded great. A very short and sweet drum solo from him, obviously he still has it.
My favorite 'solo' is the end of "Now I'm Here" - again from the "We Will Rock You" video. I've worn that spot in my video out, watching it in slo mo so many times that the video has noticeably degragded. Thank god for DVD.
LOL! the same thing happened to me! but in my case, the video was the Tokio '82 one
Then again, two words for you... Moby and Dick.
Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!
What year was the BBC version? Where can I get it? If anybody has it and they want to share it just email me. My email is in my profile.
The best sounding one from a studio recording in my opinion is Let's Get Crazy...esp with the scream in the middle...
What year was the BBC version? Where can I get it? If anybody has it and they want to share it just email me. My email is in my profile.
1977
now im here does it for me, fast as fcuk
I'd say the WWRY DVD which was end of KYA then his tympani solo. The Milton Keynes solo was great too as he did that whilst Brian was fixing his guitar and intro'd Under Pressure.