Mike Portnoy-Dream Theater
Neil Peart-Rush
just FYI for those who don't know...and you should!!
2007-10-17 19:43:06 · 12 answers · asked by SMacG 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music ➔ Rock and Pop
Please for the love of God people..go to youtube and watch Mike Portnoy!!
2007-10-17 20:10:20 · update #1
If you're going to complain about the question than don't bother answering it.
2007-10-17 23:28:06 · update #2
both are great drummers. But i would have tip my cap to the professor Neil Peart.
Nothing against Portnoy because I enjoy listening to Dream Theater as well as Rush.
Neil has influenced countless drummers and I'm sure Portnoy is one of them. But just gotta go with the Professor Neil Peart
2007-10-17 22:01:00 · answer #1 · answered by deadhead (Who Dat Nation) 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Wow... two amazing drummers, but Neil Peart owns all, even if his competition is Mike Portney.
I've always loved Rush more than Dream Theater, but in the last 2 weeks, DT's really catching up....
2007-10-18 02:46:06 · answer #2 · answered by meep meep 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't know Mike Portnoy, forgive my ignorance. But I do know the greatness of Neil Peart. And you need to check out the books he has written, especially "Traveling Music". The man writes a nice book, not to be expected of a big-time rock star.
2007-10-18 03:05:45 · answer #3 · answered by john_boy1310 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Neil Peart of RUSH!
2007-10-18 03:19:46 · answer #4 · answered by Answer God 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dream Theater sux. Niel Peart all the way. or Lar Ulrich.
2007-10-18 05:33:25 · answer #5 · answered by James 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Nei Peart...Dream Theatre $uck$!!!
2007-10-18 07:16:47 · answer #6 · answered by ike white 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Sorry never heard Dream Theater, but Neil Peart has got to be one of the all time best.
2007-10-18 03:02:50 · answer #7 · answered by Birdlegs 5 · 1⤊ 5⤋
I asked this on another music board a few weeks back. The general consensus:
Neil
No one denied Mike was great, but some accused him of "wankery", as opposed to Neil who they thought was more tasteful.
2007-10-18 05:34:58 · answer #8 · answered by Fonzie T 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Neil Peart. Although I personally think Alex Van Halen is no slouch as well.
2007-10-18 02:49:59 · answer #9 · answered by rikfreese 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Why does one have to be better than the other? Both are great drummers and the music they play is different. Can't we just appreciate BOTH of them without having to play the childish playground game "my drummer's better than your drummer!"?
2007-10-18 06:06:13 · answer #10 · answered by del_icious_manager 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋