I agree on Jon Hiseman. A big time stickster-played for Jeff Beck. No Steve Jansen, no Pat Mastelotto, and over all, not the best drummer Ive ever seen (and Ive worked in more than 1.500 international concerts as stage manager): Gavin Harrison??? He played with Miles Davis at age 17. Gene Krupa no. He joined Brown when he was just 17 and played on key tracks such as Cold Sweat and Sex Machine. He also played in the concert that Brown gave after the assassination of Martin Luther King. . Never miss a post, plus grab this free guide (instant download). HO????? I personally feel that Neil peart is the worlds best drummer, Where is Brian Downey?! He is best known as the original drummer of heavy metal band Black Sabbath and was noted for his innovative use of floor toms. Ginger at number1 and wheres jim keltner ? Give me a friggin break. It probably comes with the territory when you're the founder of a flamboyantly cosmic prog band, active on and off since 1969, that plays in a Zappa-esque jazz-rock idiom called "zeuhl" meaning "celestial" in Kobaan, the invented language Magma performs in. Most of the metal and hard rock drummers want to come up with their own style rather than debate technical skill, so why try to compare them? Gene Krupa. Life moves fast for the in-demand drummer and producer and he wouldnt have it any other way. Krupa demanded the spotlight and was really the first drummer to be celebrated for his drum solos, particularly on, "Sing, Sing, Sing." The things Krupa did were easy, fundamentally easy, but he made them look spectacular. YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOU TALKING ABOUT !!! That is a quote by John Lennon when asked if Ringo was the best drummer in the world. from Kansas in the hat before you drew out names at random. Thats what I was thinking. Since debuting with the Red Hot Chili Peppers in 1989, Chad Smith has consistently mixed the quick-footedness of classic funk with an arena-rocker's power and volume. . The records he has played on include 30 that have gone gold or platinum. He was known for his epic solos, layering on textures while controlling the dynamics and showing a true ability to improvise. His reputation ballooned in the Seventies but his influence poured into the Eighties, playing on pop juggernauts like Robert Palmer's "Addicted to Love" and Madonna's "Like a Virgin." Lee's frenetic clatter helped define the glam-punk appeal of Mtley's debut Too Fast for Love, while the earth-shaking beat that powered Dr. Feelgood's title track sounded as menacing and overwhelming as that song's tales of drug-fueled Eighties decadence. When you omit Barbara Borden your list is faulty/ Im 86 and remember names not even thought of like Olatunji Glenn Walters. All rights reserved. Bonham , moon and baker couldnt perform half the feats Buddy did in his lifetime they would get lost in the shuffle. ", In 1973, on Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes' Number One R&B hit "The Love I Lost," Earl Young invented the disco beat all four beats of a bar played on the kick drum. Ronnie James Dio was 5 4, Mark Farner, Mr Grand Funk Railroad, is 5 7. Bogus list. Larry is a fine drummer for U2 but hes not really the best drummer in the world. This list is completely bogus. The jazz list would be twice as long. Im glad to see Jazz Age and Big Band Era drummers Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich included. 1 and Jeff Porcaro No. I mean this cant be a serious list of the greatest drummers. Dont know who does your research but you need a new researcher cos this ones rubbish at it. Soon as I saw the likes of Trevor Barker and Vinnie Paul over Steve Smith I discarded. Buddy Rich #2. On a lot the more intricate and recorded songs, Paul played and showed Ringo how to play for live performances! That was my schooling instead of going to university, he said. Carr joined KISS in 1980, after founding member Peter Criss left the group, and established his reputation as one of the first hard-hitting drummers to adopt a highly reverberated and low-tuned snare drum sound. I think he will forever be the greatest drummer of all time. And dont laugh: Mel Torme. After an early career with Soundgarden (a band he later re-joined), he was invited on tour by Pearl Jam and became a permanent fixture in their band. Sheila E is not a top 50 drummer but her father and uncles are. Though he came up idolizing jazz greats like Tony Williams and, later, channeling those inspirations in his astonishing work alongside improv aces such as Robert Glasper he has made his deepest impact as a drummer acutely attuned to the stutters and hiccups of sample-based hip-hop. Unlike grunge-era Zeppelin-ites like Nirvana's Dave Grohl or Soundgarden's Matt Cameron, Chamberlin played like a deadly serious, jazz-indebted muso, suggesting deep familiarity with the fusoid likes of Dennis Chambers and Return to Forever's Lenny White. His 1972 introduction to bassist Robbie Shakespeare led to a life-long working relationship, notably in Peter Tosh's and Black Uhuru's bands as well as the Rolling Stones' 1978 Some Girls tour. Clive Burr also wrote. Jones was ahead of his time in using a steady four-beat rhythm on cymbal, and during the 50s he performed with Lester Young and was part of the Jazz At The Philharmonic touring jam sessions. Give me 15 takes and I will want 30. It's that kind of raw, from-gut-playing and a knack for earthy backbeats that lope along with elemental grace underneath Young's signature fuzz-toned flights that helped Molina lay the foundation of "Down by the River," "Cinnamon Girl" and other timeless classics. ", Blondie's Clem Burke brought unexpected rhythm to the raw punk and New Wave roaring out of Seventies New York clubs like CBGBs. buddy rich 1 hands down bonham was a slower carbon copy even down to hi kit setup crossovers and the doubleing of a single bass he even says so himself where is mitch mitchell dave weckyll. Some of his finest work was with Chick Corea Elektric Band, with whom he played from 1985 to 1991. Google Your Number Or Your Name and watch the live performance at Carnegie Hall. He declined an offer by Jimmy Page and Robert Plant to be the original drummer for Led Zeppelin, so John Bonham got that gig instead. Be careful not to confuse flashy and fast with real musicality, and most drummers would definitely vote Ringo somewhere on their list. Bobby Elliott of the Hollies, probably the best Pop drummer of the 60s. Has whoever compiled this ilist heard him play??????? The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon could be an easy money gig, but he accepts it as a nightly challenge to add new pages to his ever-expanding encyclopedia of rhythm, blending seamlessly with the style of any guest who shows up. They were making a joke. Jimmy Chamberlain left off tells me this isnt a serious list of top drummers. Hes played a ton of benefit concerts, organized multiple charities and non-profit campaigns, met with decision-making politicians like Bush and Obama, and written all of the lyrics for one of the most successful rock and roll acts of our time. How many drummers does it take to wallpaper a room? Ranked in the top 30 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 greatest drummers of all time, Carney started playing drums after joining his school band at ten. Check out: Message In A Bottle, Danny Carey, who was born on May 10, 1961, in Lawrence, Kansas, gained fame as the drummer for Grammy-winning progressive metal band Tool. I hope he is not mad at me, as I had nothing to do with the poll. She then played the drums and sang a fine version of Zeppelins Babe, Im Going To Leave You. bill bruford 1 Wilcos drummer Glenn Kotche without a moments doubt one of the top five ever im old enough to have seen all the legends even Keith, Buddy , Jon RIP, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CX93Hzlkte4. Just enjoy it !! The White Stripes were born, and Meg was acclaimed as one of rock musics most compelling stickswoman. Check out: LA Woman, Pittsburgh-born Russ Kunkels subtle drumming has made him a go-to musician for leading stars of acoustic-based music, including Crosby, Stills & Nash, Joni Mitchell, Carole King, Jackson Browne and James Taylor. Also, its fantasy that John Lennon ever said that about Ringo a fantasy that Paul seems to have found amusing and gone and run with. Listen to the drum breaks on Blackout he had a conga drum as part of his set up and he made it sound like two musicians were playing drums and congas, said producer Tony Visconti. I believe Buddy Rich also praised him as the best in rock at that time. Do you mean Neil PEART? Recommended Albums: "The Evolution of Tony Royster Jr. Soundtrack" - Tony Royster Jr. & ASAP, "Megalithic Symphony" - AWOLNATION 93. buddy rich is #1you people are trippin. No? Check out: Where Eagles Dare, Not to be confused with the Oasis drummer of the same name, Alan White was born on June 14, 1949 and was one of the mainstays of the progressive rock band Yes, after joining them in 1972. Treat yourselves to an education and check out some of his stuff on You Tube. Jeff Tain Watts (born 1960) Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Jeff 'Tain' Watts is one of the most influential jazz drummers of his generation. too bad we all missed Steve Mitchell from San Francisco from back in the daytruly a monster And whod argue with John Bonham? Born in Rochester, New York, on April 9, 1945, Gadd started drumming at the age of seven and sat in with Dizzy Gillespie by the time he was 11. Yes Ringo- too much is not better! music was of very low quality and the instrumentals were worst. ", According to Smashing Pumpkins leader Billy Corgan, Jimmy Chamberlin showed up for his first rehearsal "wearing a pink T-shirt, stonewashed jeans and a mullet haircut. Fuck off. His drumming was one of the driving forces in the orchestras of Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Harry James, Duke Ellington and (briefly) Count Basie. Maybe it just needs some motion, but not necessarily a whole kit. I must say,that best this, best that, is nothing more than BS. Ringo? The Song That Does Not End describes a lot of their music. I did not see John Densmore of the Doors who I think is better then Ringo and Charlie. Best known for being the drummer for the popular American rock band Tool, Danny Carey has enjoyed a long and decorated career in the music industry. It was mesmerizing. "My job is to listen, learn, lead. I saw a drum-off between Krupa Torme and Buddy Rich and Torme blew both of them off the stage. Not sure. Hes won so many times hes not allowed to be considered. I cant find B.J. Check out: Mr Jo Jones, Another significant modern drummer is Manchester-born Alan Reni Wren. Wheres Sandy Nelson whys he not on the list? Agree.Morelo played incredible time signatures! Roger Daltrey 5'7 Let's start with a classic. bill bruford Cant believe Jim Gordon not on the list, best and most musical player of the 20th century! Joan Jett, Lita Ford, Jackie Fox, Sandy West, and Cherie Currie were a group made in heaven. Neil Peart #1. He had the energy and the timing along with great improvisation skills to fill gaps with amazing sounds. As well as his work with the Grammy-winning band from Chicago, Kotche had also appeared on recordings by Andrew Bird, Edith Frost, Neil Finn and Radioheads Phil Selway. Like there are no fabulous good drummers outside the UK and USA! Keith Moon and Ginger Baker were insane drummers who probably expended more energy than anyone else, but were they really that good? Who is the best drummer or best musician it is all about taste and likes but still no drummer or a very very few left the same impression like Keith Moon did both live and in the studio. First things first. "Mick did that real off the cuff and then when he tried to repeat it, he couldn't do it! 49? He is a perfectionist who said, Im not a big fan of my own stuff. John bohnham number 1 is spot on nuff said. What about Narada Michael Waldon? Famous. He had a distinctive knack for executing various rhythms all at the same time. That's it! Check out: The Grudge, Buddy Rich, who was 69 when he died in April 1987, was a self-taught drummer who played with Artie Shaw and Tommy Dorsey before starting his own band. STEWART COPELAND 5. Purdie, one of 15 children, started playing drums by banging on his mothers pots and pans as a toddler, and said he knew he wanted to be a drummer. This list lost all credibility when you put Travis Barker ABOVE Steve Smith. The Who even wanted him after Keith died. Hal Roach would. In 1992, Hidalgo was hired as an adjunct professor at Berklee College Of Music, in Boston, teaching rhythm methods in Puerto Rican, Cuban, Dominican, reggae, African and jazz styles. But dont go listening to them! He is especially good on this hit by ELTON JOHN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xv-3MCGY-r8. Songwriter, singer, producer OK. Ringo was a crap drummer. Clem Burke should be here as well as Ziggy Modeliste of the Meters. Cannot disagree with Bonham and Moon the top 2, only I would have Moon No.1. A close 2nd would be Peter Criss of KISS. A fantastic stick man-played with Beck and 19 year old bass prodigy Tal Wilkenfeld. Thomas DeCarlo Callaway, also known as Cee Lo Green, is a 56 American singer, songwriter, rapper, and record producer. Weinberg later became the bandleader for The Tonight Show With Conan OBrien. No Louie Bellson? : I think that you have your names mixed up. Check out: When The Levee Breaks. Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann deserve a grateful nod. Longtime AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd has recently has received more ink for threatening to kill a former employee and for possessing meth and weed than he has in all his 29 years of simple, rock-solid beats and immaculate timing. 1. His early work was with John Mayalls Bluesbreakers and he has played with an incredible range of musicians, including Jeff Beck, blues musician Champion Jack Dupree, jazz musician Herbie Mann, John Lennon and Rod Stewart. And what an Important and Iconic Drummer that he IS! Hal Blaine is the most recorded studio drummer in history, as far as we can tell, having recorded in over 35,000 sessions and 6,000 singles. His drumming has been praised for his fills, using unexpected accents, breaks and syncopation in the snare. Why cant Dave Clark of the Dave Clark five be on this list? Lars Ulrich at #20 makes this list idiotic.Hes not worthy to wipe the ass of anyone on this list. The thing about all 4 of these guys is, no one has ever been able to emulate their feel. You can play the same notes, but you cant imitate their Touch, sound & Feel, at all. Jaki Liebezeit from Can? When Ringo and Bonham were asked who the greatest rock and roll drummer of all time wasThey did not hesitate to say Keith Moon. By the way, Sir Paul is a revisionist. Different styles, different , music, different decades!! Lead singer and frontman of punk band Sum 41 stands at 57 tall. Blink-182's Travis Barker is one of the most famous drummers of the new millennium thanks to his hardcore sensibility, skater aesthetic, hip-hop energy, pop appeal and reality TV-ready baby face not to mention his ease working with EDM superstars or rappers, and DJ-ing in his spare time. This is really way too stupid to be real Say this out loud and with sincerity: Ringo is a greater drummer than Carl Palmer and Bill Bruford. John Bonham over Ginger Baker Keith Moon or Neil Peart? Mick Avory of the KinKs was far better than most in the Brit Invasion. Peart doesnt belong in the top 10 let alone the top 5. In 1977, Copeland founded The Police with Strontium 90 bandmate Sting. Joey Jordison Youve serious credibility issues with mestunned to see the omission of Hunt Sales (David Bowie/Tin Machine, Iggy Pop, Todd Rundgren, Sales Brothers). The best I ever saw live was Jerry Mercer of April Wine. Lights went down and just sticks flashed! He stays true to his roots, too. The master of time changes! Elvin Jones should so Definitely have been there. No french guys like Christian Vander, Philippe Gleizes. Martn Lopez "All our stuff is a way to get us to something that's maybe a new part of something musical," said human thresher Brian Chippendale. We were thinking, 'This is not the guy.' "I think he's one of the world's greatest drummers," said Tweedy, "and we have an incredible musical trust." No one has come close to that since, and I dont think anybody ever will. Considered by Page and Plant to replace Bonham, who called him the greatest rock drummer England ever produced. How could anyone forget Al Jackson of Booker T & The MGs and Stax Records??? He sometimes "prepares" his drums by laying chains on them or scattering beads and rice across drumheads. In recent years, he began teaching drums online at the Billy Cobham School Of Drums. Hes a drummer known for his flawless syncopation and dance-friendly grooves. Un saluto. I loved Keith Moon, but would be the first to admit that technically he wasnt in the same league as Ginger Baker. If The Beatles ever looked over their shoulders, it was not the Stones they saw. He maybe no.1 cause i couldnt image what he had to do. Joni Mitchells Carey was like that just a simple conga part. In his first spell, he played with AC/DC until 1983, and again from 1994 to 2015. As one of the best female drummers of the era, Hadjopoulos was a hot property for a time afterward: Laurie Anderson, Simple Minds, The B-52s and Cyndi Lauper all called on her for albums and. LOL !!! Chalie Watts 31. The whole music world owes something to Buddy Rich, said Frank Sinatra. "It's a different mentality the whole planet is your home.". Glad that Hal Blaine made it, but wheres his wrecking crew partner Earl Palmer? "It was in reaction to the multi-instrumentality and complexity of the other guys," he said of his stripped-down kit, outfitted with one towering crash cymbal, "but also to what I had done before and what drummers of the time were doing." Its about what you do with it. No love for LEVON HELM??? Its a bit like The Three Best Writers of the 20th Century list only 3, are there? During a long career he has played with Atomic Rooster, The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown, Asia and Emerson, Lake And Palmer. Hawkins was a superb technician, with no ego, and he adapted his personal style to the needs of different musicians. In what alternative universe? And I understand I'm not the boss." Additionally the drummer from Buzzcocks John Maher and Sterling Campbell. He leaves a legacy of great drumming, including playing on Robert Palmers Addicted To Love and Madonnas Like A Virgin. And Matt Garstka, from Animals As Leaders HOLY SHIT!!! In a glittering career, he played with rock heavyweights Jeff Beck, Ritchie Blackmores Rainbow, Whitesnake, Black Sabbath, Queens Brian May and Peter Greens Splinter Group. But there will, no doubt, be omissions. What are you smoking? Otherwise the studio champs like Colaiuta and Gadd would be #1 and #2. Questlove would be the first to say italong with most of the drummers on this list. McBrains drumming has been a vital element of Iron Maidens sound since 1983s Piece Of Mind album, writing the drum parts for the bands songs. Drums, hand percussion, tuned percussion nothing is off limits for her. What about Barrymore Barlow (Jethro Tull) and Mattias Olsson (Anglagard) ? The man was born to play drums. Bonham at number one. His versatility is such that he is equally at home appearing on country music albums with Chet Atkins and jazz albums with Blue Note greats such as Bobby Hutcherson or Donald Byrd. Is he even alive? . "All it basically was, was a brand-new Yamaha kit in a very live, brick recording studio. "They still can't beat that record until this day. Another drummer was Fito De La Parra (spelling is probably wrong) from Canned heat. The distance between Carlton Barrett's relaxed swing and Dunbar's fierce metronomic playing marks the place where roots reggae evolved into its dancehall successor. Ringo, better than Mike Portnoy, Buddy Rich, Tony Williams? And high on the list. In fact, the two often had quite the drumming showdown during the time. His work with Toto shows why he was considered one of the best 20th-century American groove players able to create excitement while playing a simple beat. But in Vander's fierce energy, his rolling beat and his loose yet clear time, you can hear clearly he's an acolyte of jazz titan Elvin Jones and by extension, of Jones's most famous employer: "Magma's music was born on a spring day out of my love for John Coltrane and my profound sadness about human inability to comprehend one another," Vander said in a 2015 interview. But since hes even on this list tells me idiots put this waste of time list together. To those who say Ringo wasnt a great drummer just listen carefully to his crumming on Strawberry Fields. Where is Tony Williams? WHO ? Thats like the Triple Crown of life. Check out: Red River Revel, London-born Dave Clark started work as a stuntman appearing in more than 100 films before buying himself a drum kit and learning to play. I like Nirvana and Foo Fighters but Dave Grohl is way too high on this list. Lenny White, Chester Thompson, Narada Michael WaldenRingoI dunno. The 56 musician launched a solo career after splitting from the group, and his first album O received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Contemporary R&B Album. Phil Collins is a multitalented vocalist and musician who is known both as a solo artist and as the drummer and singer of rock band Genesis. He was known for his rolling breakbeats, and his instrumental single Funky Drummer was influential in the early 80s, when producers began to create hip-hop by looping copied fragments of music from other records.

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