BOBBY COLUMBY

ROCK PERSPECTIVES
by MARK KEENAN

A Study in Styles
The rock drumming scene has progressed a great deal since
the fifties. Those of us who played through that era remember
the monotonous eighths and afterbeats, and those relentless
right hand triplets. During the past decade, we have witnessed
a remarkable evolution, as those simple rhythmic patterns have
evolved into increasingly complex drumming, demanding
much greater levels of independence, coordination and crea-
tivity. DAVI D GARIBALD I
Though numerous players have made great contributions in
this area, this author has found the rhythmic creativity and co-
ordinative ability of Carmine Appice, Harvey Mason, Bobby
Columby, Steve Gadd and David Garibaldi to be amongst some
of the most exciting and inventive drumming in the field, and
certainly representative of this facet of playing.
The following brief transcriptions were taken from assorted
recorded works of these five important and influential players.
Note" o = A quick opening and closing of the hi-hat.

CARMINE APPICE

HARVEY MASON

STEVE GADD