Rock drummers a top athletes

[Robert]

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]

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]

Simon Phillips, Mike Portnoy, Neal Peart, and Tommy Aldredge come to mind. They all have tremendous stamina and a great physique.

 

[Robert]

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? oke:

 

[R_of_G]

Mickey Hart testified to a Senate Cmte. on Aging that there is a healing property in drumming.

 

[Spudman]

How do you know - have been on a road bike trip with them? oke:

I've seen them without their shirts on. oke: Your turn now.

 

[Robert]

Exactly what led to the removal of shirts, Spud?
(This can't end well)

 

[just strum]

(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.