Meat Puppets - "In a Car" 7"

The debut release by Meat Puppets. One of the craziest sounding punk rock/non-punk rock records I have ever heard. It's a bewildering, chaotic and over-the-top recording to say the least. If you have never heard this record, check it out. You may be surprised how out there and 'core Meat Puppets were in their infancy. I still love the way this record pummels.

Records that influenced my drumming

Some of the key albums that I was listening to that influenced my style as a drummer.

In short, I listened to these records, mimicked what I heard and I became a drummer.

Check it out: Drumming influences: Flickr gallery

Music is the last refuge of the nihilist

"I think music is the last refuge of the nihilist. For some inexplicable reason, it makes even the most cynical people somewhat happy, and they can't figure it out."

-Curt Kirkwood, Meat Puppets

One of my favorite records ever

Return of the Meat Puppets

L.A. Times has a nice piece on the 'Pups, their recent live shows and their new record.

The prodigal Meat Puppet returns

McG's favorite drummers circa 2005

Here are my five favorite drummers:

1. Damon Che (Don Caballero) - Utterly brilliant and extremely unique. Long over due for significant recognition.

2. Paul Bostaph (Slayer) - His drumming on the last three Slayer records is just fan-friggin-tastic.

3. Derrick Bostrom (Meat Puppets) - He's got a straightforward sensibility that is second to none. Check the beats on "Up on the Sun."

4. Grant Hart (Husker Du) - Whether it was thrash or punk-pop, I learned how to play drums listening to Grant Hart's manic presence.

5. Rey Washam (Big Boys, Rapeman) - Exceedingly skilled drummer with lots of finesse.