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Robert
July 23rd, 2008, 01:48 PM
Did you know?

Playing the drums for a rock band requires the stamina of a Premiership footballer, research suggests.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7518888.stm
Danzego
July 23rd, 2008, 01:57 PM
If the dude from Blondie, of all bands, is burning between 400 and 600 calories per hour, the death metal band drummers must be tearing through about 3000!
Spudman
July 23rd, 2008, 03:06 PM
Simon Phillips, Mike Portnoy, Neal Peart, and Tommy Aldredge come to mind. They all have tremendous stamina and a great physique.
Robert
July 23rd, 2008, 03:12 PM
Simon Phillips, Mike Portnoy, Neal Peart, and Tommy Aldredge come to mind. They all have tremendous stamina and a great physique.

How do you know - have been on a road bike trip with them? :poke: :D
R_of_G
July 23rd, 2008, 03:41 PM
Mickey Hart testified to a Senate Cmte. on Aging that there is a healing property in drumming.
Spudman
July 23rd, 2008, 04:31 PM
How do you know - have been on a road bike trip with them? :poke: :D

I've seen them without their shirts on. :poke: Your turn now.:D
Robert
July 23rd, 2008, 05:08 PM
Exactly what led to the removal of shirts, Spud? :D
(This can't end well)
just strum
July 23rd, 2008, 05:38 PM
(This can't end well)

I wouldn't think so. Who's the mod for this section, better give him a heads-up on a potential out of hand thread.