The Genius Of Danny Carey

Danny Carey isn’t just the drummer for Tool – he’s a musical genius in his own right. And we’re going to show you why. If you’re familiar with Danny Carey, you probably know him for his polyrhythms, his mathematical approach to music, or at the very least, his awesome kit. But you don’t need convincing. If you haven’t yet figured out why the Tool drummer has so much hype, here are 5 reasons why Danny Carey is a drumming genius: 0:00 - Intro 1:24 - Creative Grooves There are too many wicked grooves to list here -- but just listen to the drum parts on “Stinkfist”, “The Pot”, and “Vicarious.” Danny’s grooves are undeniably cool, and Tool fans – even non-drummers – can instantly recognize many of them. 5:01 - Odd Time Mastery If you’re new to Tool, check out the cool drumming on tracks like “Jambi”, “Rosetta Stoned”, “The Grudge“, “46 & 2“ or “7empest“ for examples of Danny Carey mastering odd time signatures. 7:58 - Distinctive Drum F