Bryan Devondorf of The National for me. A very accomplished, understated, experimental and off-beat drummer that really adds something special to the bands songs. This article and the accompanying live video nails his contribution perfectly I think. https://wrvu.org/5-drummers-of-indie-rock-to-pay-attention-to/
I would probably have picked Ginger, but Sly Dunbar almost as unique. And apparently an unorthodox bassist as well…
Did look at getting tickets for Jnr for his birthday for this crew.... Unfortunately, even though I had pre-sale, at over £90 a ticket they can get ta ****
Been crazy busy the last few weeks, up north on some of the islands - Mull, Skye, Orkney, Lewis so have hardly had time to sit down and play some tunes....here's some that have grabbed my ears over the past couple of weeks... First up, IDLES - new album out next month, already on pre-order and we're seeing then early next year (postponed from last year, I think!)
Great news, new album coming from jazz-punk-experimental rockers Black Country New Road....we're off to see them in a few weeks too