Nickelback's drummer

[rohbit]

Now I'm not one to give out credit when no credit is due, but Daniel Adair of Nickelback is one hell of a drummer.

I went to the Nickelback concert today, and while I'm not a Nickelback fan (don't ask me why I bought a ticket), his drum solo was excellent.

It had groove, it was SURPRISINGLY technical, and his double bass work, whle not blazing, was solid.

Supposedly his influences include (in his earlier years) Peart, Bonham, Tim Alexander, Lars Ulrich, Dennis Chambers, Vinnie Colaiuta, Dave Weckl and Virgil Donati.


http://www.daniel-adair.com/avgal.php

Here, check out some of his solos.

[alvyn]

Now I'm not one to give out credit when no credit is due, but Daniel Adair of Nickelback is one hell of a drummer.

I went to the Nickelback concert today, and while I'm not a Nickelback fan (don't ask me why I bought a ticket), his drum solo was excellent.

It had groove, it was SURPRISINGLY technical, and his double bass work, whle not blazing, was solid.

Supposedly his influences include (in his earlier years) Peart, Bonham, Tim Alexander, Lars Ulrich, Dennis Chambers, Vinnie Colaiuta, Dave Weckl and Virgil Donati.


http://www.daniel-adair.com/avgal.php

Here, check out some of his solos.

wow daniel adair is with nickelback now? he was with 3doors down the last time i was looking at his vids.

yes his solo IS good.. but it seemed as tho he used the same solo for most of the concerts, no?

but hey, he's great and i loved the solo, repeated or not.

[Wizz]

I thought he was with nickelback for quite some time already...

[Aaron]

I cant stand nickleback, but from interviews I've read he seems like a nice fellow.

[HeLLmO]

i really like him. he does a great job on that new nickelback song, animals or w.e it is called

[alvyn]

I thought he was with nickelback for quite some time already...
:p

i forgot to add that i last read about it about half a yr ago :naughty:

[Xntric_Steve]

they kicked there old drummer out because "he had no heart" i have to say the old drummers kit sounded good.

[FL3P]

I read that Ryan left buit how can you have heart when you are playing generic stuff like that? He was a good drummer though and so is Daniel.

[jversluis88]

Too bad Daniel left Three Doors Down, I think they're a far more talented and respectable band than Nickelback.

[Deftones_111]

Yesterday, my friend and I were up at college and we were discussing some of our favorite drummers. I happened to mention Daniel Adair and my friend was like "Who?" and I told him he played for 3DD and Nickelback, but I also explained that he totally downplays on the cd's, he plays to fit the music. He is an excellent drummer, and as previously mentioned, seems to be an alright guy.

[guitar321]

his drumming in animals is wicked, sweet double bass fills, his kick sounds savage.

[HeLLmO]

^yea man. it's soooooooooo much better than photograph. i love the lyrics in animals too

[rohbit]

I'd say that 3 doors down is a pretty generic rock band itself.

Nickelback had a good sound back before they became famous. It was grungy, but unique.

Supposedly Daniel used to work at the Long n Mcquade in Vancouver.

[Drumass]

i hate nickelback but the new drummer is pretty good, much better than the old drummer, i think

[Deftones_111]

For me, the intro to Follow You Home takes the cake.. It just sounds really good.

[Carn]

I'd say that 3 doors down is a pretty generic rock band itself.

Nickelback had a good sound back before they became famous. It was grungy, but unique.

Supposedly Daniel used to work at the Long n Mcquade in Vancouver.

well..Adair came to play with 3 doors down because he did some studiowork in Vancouver..the guy is a fusion drummer by heart. But hey, fusion doesnt pay the bills.

[NowhereMan]

I saw him play while working at a 3 doors down show a few years back. (nickleback was actually the opening band too.) his drum solo was impressive. he's got very solid groove.

[Drum Monkey]

Some guitarists and I are playing Animals for a music festival soon, although I am a single bass player :thumb:

i have to say the old drummers kit sounded good.
It was an Ayotte kit, VERY nice drums :chug:

-DM

[Blank]

That kit on your avi is crazy DM :amaze:

Im not a nickelback fan at all...but from what I've heard the drummer is pretty solid.

:thumb:

[Drum Monkey]

That kit on your avi is crazy DM :amaze:

haha it's two different Sonor Force 3005 kits I fused together on paint :thumb:

They're the two colours (Red Maple/Autumn High Gloss) I am choosing from for the new kit I will buy in march :chug:

-DM

[Blank]

Nice! :thumb:

Are you gonna play triple bass? :lol:

[Drum Monkey]

Are you gonna play triple bass? :lol:

no... I only have two feet... :upset:

bwahahaha :lol:

I'm just buying a 5-piece standard set, for now that's enough... :smash:

-DM

[Blank]

Nothing wrong with that.The biggest im willing to go is a 7 piece.

/plays 6 piece.
Hope you have fun on your new kit :thumb:

[Motleyguy]

I saw then last night, probably the same show the threadstarter was at. His solo was wicked, he has some sweet grooves and tight double bass work. His drums sounded sweet too.

[Drum Monkey]

Nothing wrong with that.The biggest im willing to go is a 7 piece.

/plays 6 piece.
Hope you have fun on your new kit :thumb:
Thanks :chug:

My dream kit is a 7 piece... The only reason I'm getting a 5-piece is $... I just might replace the 13"x11" tom with a 14"x12" later on... I have professional cymbals now, so once I purchase my kit I'm set (other than a few percussion things etc. here and there hehehe)! :thumb:

I've added you to my MSN, (drummonkey000@hotmail) :)

-DM

[Blank]

Cool man.
I'll be on msn late tonight or tomorrow :thumb:

[DuckinFutch]

msn is for flaming homosexuals.

mine's goldendutchtaco@hotmail.com

[rohbit]

I saw then last night, probably the same show the threadstarter was at. His solo was wicked, he has some sweet grooves and tight double bass work. His drums sounded sweet too.


Cool stuff. Where were you? Floor or seats?

[Motleyguy]

floor, on the left side of the big walkway that chad kroeger went out on a bunch to get whiff of the "best weed in the world"

[Brokensticks]

I met the nickleback's drummer's dad!

pwnt!

[rohbit]

floor, on the left side of the big walkway that chad kroeger went out on a bunch to get whiff of the "best weed in the world"

I was inhaling (second-hand) the "best weed in the world" (talk about a cheap pop :P).

Me and my buddies started the only mosh pit on the floor.

Danko Jones was hilarious wasn't he?

[Hunted By a Freak]

Yeah, he's definitely a solid musician. As much as I dislike Nickelback, I admit he brings much to the table musically where they otherwise might lack.

[Motleyguy]

I was inhaling (second-hand) the "best weed in the world" (talk about a cheap pop :P).

Me and my buddies started the only mosh pit on the floor.

Danko Jones was hilarious wasn't he?

Yeh, Danko was pretty sweet. I really like Live as well, so I was totally stoked when I heard on the radio the other morning that they were playing...(Jeff O'Neil = best wake up ever.) Where abouts do you live?

[rohbit]

Yeh, Danko was pretty sweet. I really like Live as well, so I was totally stoked when I heard on the radio the other morning that they were playing...(Jeff O'Neil = best wake up ever.) Where abouts do you live?

I live in Richmond. You?

I loved Live. Their drummer has some really cool beats, and I love how he uses his toms in the chorus for "All over you."

[Motleyguy]

I live in Richmond. You?

I loved Live. Their drummer has some really cool beats, and I love how he uses his toms in the chorus for "All over you."

Maple Ridge. Yeah, Live is pretty much pure pwnage.

[rohbit]

Hey, that's why I went. I wanted to see Live.

[Motleyguy]

Hey, that's why I went. I wanted to see Live.

I went cause my mom loves Nickelback, so I got her the tix for x-mas. Free show for me:thumb:

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Too bad Daniel left Three Doors Down, I think they're a far more talented and respectable band than Nickelback.

I read an interview with adair.. he tells he left 3DD because he wasn't really 'part of the band'. with nickelback he can come up with ideas and actually incorporate them into nickelback's music..

[TheFalloutBoy]

I've heard some of his new stuff with Nickelback, but sadly here in the UK we get most songs months after they hit the ameican market, so I've only heard 1 or 2, but from the 3DD songs I've got you can tell that he's a great drummer!

[Rayne264]

animals is a sick song, i just wish i could find some tabs to that song. it seems like itd be real fun to play.

[Plan B.]

Yeah the drummer KILLS it, not feelin' the Nickelback though, haha.

[sean2332]

**** that guy he sucks and tries to use 16's and cool bass drum stuff to make a mediocre alternative rock bull**** sound like it should me metal

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[rohbit]

**** that guy he sucks and tries to use 16's and cool bass drum stuff to make a mediocre alternative rock bull**** sound like it should me metal

You obviously never saw his solo, nor do you know any background information on the guy.

I thought the same before I saw him play live.

The guy rips.