in praise of Dave Mattacks

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I saw Richard Thompson last week, and he had Dave Mattacks back in the band. Shockingly, I've never seen Mattacks perform before, but he was among the most graceful drummers I've ever seen. I recognized him from his playing before he was even introduced, and hearing him in tandem with Danny Thompson (and Pete Zorn, for that matter) was a sheer joy. So let's heap praise on good ol' Matty!

― Josh in Chicago (Josh in Chicago), Sunday, 27 June 2004 22:56 (twenty-one years ago)

his work with nick drake is some of my favourite drumming, ever.

― are 'friends' electricsound? (electricsound), Sunday, 27 June 2004 23:03 (twenty-one years ago)

I thought he plays guitar and sounds like a muppet.

― Debito (Debito), Sunday, 27 June 2004 23:07 (twenty-one years ago)

He's fantastic on XTC's Nonsuch

― dleone (dleone), Sunday, 27 June 2004 23:22 (twenty-one years ago)

nineteen years pass...

I absolutely love the drumming of Dave Mattacks and recently went googling to see if he was still offering a summer camp type workshop. I didn't find that information but I did find this great interview where he talks about his work on various classic albums and it's a great read! I had no idea he played on Tug of War, one of my absolute childhood faves.

https://www.innerviews.org/inner/dave-mattacks

He plays drums like a dancer imo. I love it.

― Piggy Lepton (La Lechera), Wednesday, 24 April 2024 13:57 (two years ago)

My personal favorite Dave Mattacks is with the Albion Country Band. SO HEAVY.

― Piggy Lepton (La Lechera), Wednesday, 24 April 2024 13:58 (two years ago)

Love Dave's home-made "MIMING" t-shirt in this clip

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzBRrXCNkUU

― This is Dance Anthems, have some respect (Camaraderie at Arms Length), Wednesday, 24 April 2024 14:48 (two years ago)

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