Mick definitely has a unique stamp on his drumming that makes it easy to pick out. I remember before I knew he played drums on "Gift of Screws", I still KNEW he played drums on "Gift of Screws". Like others have said, he's solid. He's not the most creative drummer in the world, but he has a style that very much works for the music FM makes. There's a quickness there that always impresses me, almost like I forget to remember he's capable of being as good as he is (and I sometimes am even more impressed that he managed to be in the state that he was in for as long as he was). And obviously, watching him drum can be a fascinating and sometimes terrifying experience. I'm not sure where he ranks among top rock drummers, but he sure does get the job done, and well.
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