Bob Lanning V's Ronnie Tutt

[Jumpsuit Junkie]

This subject has been talked about, but a long time ago.........so just wanted to bring it up again as we have lots of new members

Some of you might not be aware but Elvis used Bob Lanning on drums in the early part of the 1970 when Ronnie was unavailable.

So the simple question is who's style do you prefer?

It might be a little more difficult that you expect to answer when you listen to some of the tracks that Bob was on! One of my favourite versions of "I Got A Woman" has Bob on the drums!

The perfect way to show the difference is to play the two small attachments below which are both covering the same song "Proud Mary" the 1970 snippet is Bob Lanning the second clip from 1972 is Ronnie Tutt.

For me Bob seems to take the minimalistic approach and keeps it clear and crisp where as Ronnie gives it the fuller sound. The best way I can describe it I suppose is that Bob sounds mono and Ron sounds stereo

Anyway, what do you think?

[Diane]

No question, Ronnie Tutt.

Diane

[srj1967]

Probably Tutt because we're so used to him.

But how many of us knew that the On Stage album was a combination of Tutt / Lanning until years later, when recording dates etc were revealed?

None of us, that's who. We didn't know the difference.

To my ear, there is no huge difference between the two.

(And I thought Larry Londin was very different and fitted in well, but Shane Keister ... not so much).

[elvislady]

I agree with srj1967 ronnie tutt for me to.
elvislady

[agent]

I voted Ronnie,but Larry Londin is good drummer too I like his style in march'76 -concerts

[ajr]

Ronnie Tutt, no doubt.
A friend of mine {across the pond] has left to spend the next two weeks with the TCB band. I'm thrilled for him....he promises updates & pictures .

[toffe]

Ronnie is the best, he plays with that tempo, and it is more Rock
The version of Proud Mary from 72- Is the best, but i also like Bob`s playing,

[marijaep]

I voted for Ronnie Tutt

Marija

[Dovey]

Ronnie Tutt Dovey

[toffe]

I voted Ronnie,but Larry Londin is good drummer too I like his style in march'76 -concerts

Mhm, Larrie is also good

[MEMPHISKING77]

RONNIE TUTT FOR ME

[ForeverTheKing]

Ronnie Tutt is the best for me

[KPM]

Tutt is the man for me. He seemed to follow Elvis's every move like he was joined at the hip-PUN intended!

[robbiejones]

ronnie tutt always kept a great beat and kept the band tight

[U.S. Male]

Ronnie all the way for me....but I do like Animals style

[Diane]

So do I

[Dudcowboy_1]

To me its Ronnie Tutt. I think I read something that could hit the drums 100x faster than anyone in history. Not sure how they do that but.

Love to all,
Tim Dudley

[realtime]

Ronnie Tutt rules - remember our opinion is second to the man. Elvis chose Ronnie. no offense to anyone else but they where only fillins for the best drummer that ever lived!

[Jumpsuit Junkie]

Ronnie all the way for me....but I do like Animals style

I thought that was Ronnie

[toffe]

I thought that was Ronnie

Haha