Increasingly, the beautiful half of humanity is trying their hand at male occupations, and drummer girls are no exception. At the beginning of the 20th century, women who tried to earn money by playing musical instruments were looked askance. Times are changing: now girls play jazz and metal, but drums are still an exception, as the uninitiated believe that they need male power to play them. But this is not so - look and be surprised.
Here we have presented the most famous drummers who have found their own playing style, which even men imitate. The list goes on: every year new drummers enter the scene.
Viola Smith
In the 1930s, hundreds of orchestras toured America, including women's ones, as in the movie Only Girls in Jazz. Viola Smith began playing with her sisters, and later performed with the most famous women's orchestras in the country. She is now 102 years old and still plays the drums and gives lessons.
Cindy Blackman
Drummer Lenny Kravitz sat down for the first time at the kit at the age of 6 - and away we go. After graduating from school, she entered the Berklee College of Music in New York, but after a couple of semesters she dropped out and played on the street, met famous drummers. In 1993 she called Lenny, he asked to play something on the phone. The next day, Cindy was already preparing for the recording session in Los Angeles. The girl is constantly involved in jazz projects, and since 2013 she has been playing in the group of Carlos Santana.
Meg White
Meg plays simply and naively, but that's the whole point of the White Stripes. No wonder this Jack White project is more popular than others. The girl never thought about a career as a drummer, once Jack simply asked to play along with him, and it turned out cool.
Sheila I
As a child, Sheila was surrounded by musicians, her father and uncle played with Carlos Santana, another uncle became the founder of The Dragons, the brothers also made music. The girl grew up in California and loved to spend her free time drinking lemonade and listening to rehearsals of local bands. During her career she played with Prince, Ringo Starr, Herbie Hancock and George Duke. Now Sheila is touring all over the world with her team and performing at festivals.
Terry Line Carrington
At the age of 7, Terry was given a drum set by his grandfather, who played with Fats Waller and Choo Barry. After 2 years, she performed for the first time at a jazz festival. After graduating from Berklee College, the girl played with such jazz legends as Dizzy Gillespie, Stan Gets, Herbie Hancock, and others. Now Terry teaches at Berkeley and records albums with famous jazzmen.
Jen Lenger
Jen was invited to play in Skillet when she was only 18 years old, and soon she won the competition for young drummers in the UK. In the group, the girl also sings along in some compositions.
Mo Tucker
Primitive rhythms without cymbals have become a hallmark of the Velvet Underground. Moe says that she didn't specifically learn how to play in order to keep this sound, complex breaks and fractions would have completely changed the band's style. The girl wanted her rhythms to be like African music, but the guys could not find ethnic drums in their city, so Mo played the upside down barrel using beaters. The girl always helped unload the instruments and stood by the whole performance so that no one would think that she was a weak girl.
Sandy West
The Runaways proved to everyone that girls can play hard rock just as well as men. Cindy got her first install when she was 9 years old. At 13, she was already playing rock in local clubs, and at 15, she met Joan Jet. The girls wanted to create women's group, and soon they found a second guitarist and bassist. The success of the team was grandiose, but due to disagreements between the members, the group broke up in 1979.
Meital Cohen
After serving in the army, the girl moved to America to play metal drums seriously. No wonder, Meital was born in Israel, and there boys and girls are drafted into the army. For several years she has been recording videos where she replays Metallica, Led Zeppelin, Judas Priest and other famous bands. During this time, a lot of fans of her playing technique and beauty appeared. Meital recently formed a band to record her music.
Despite the opinion of some people, female drummers play so musically and technically that many men can only envy. Having seen so many examples, girls more often start playing percussion instruments, which means that everything appears in the music world. more groups with drummers. Black Angels, Bikini Kills, Slits, The Go-Gos, Beastie Boys - the list is endless.
For the attention of fans of percussive music are presented the fastest drummers in the world. In addition to speed record holders, the rating also includes the best drummers of all time. The virtuosos of their craft have amazed and continue to amaze the audience with their sense of rhythm and incredible drumming.
Considered by many musicians to be the best drummer in rock music. Early in his career, Peart's performance style was based on hard rock. It was inspired by the best drummers in the British hard rock scene such as Keith Moon and John Bonham. However, over time, he began to imitate jazz and big band drummers: Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich. In 1994, Peart met Freddie Gruber and began to study with him. It was during this time that Peart decided to modernize and develop his playing style, incorporating swing and jazz components. Peart has received many awards for his performances. He is known for his technique and stamina.
An innovator drummer who was one of the first rock musicians to bring the drum part to the fore, thus taking the role of his favorite instrument to a new level. Moon is considered one of the best rock drummers in the world. As part of The Who, he was included in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, was in third place in the list of the 50 best drummers in rock music, compiled in 2005 by the British magazine Classic Rock. In 2010, Rolling Stone readers ranked him #3 on their list of the best rock drummers.
A popular metal drummer who became best known after starting to play with the band Slayer, with whom he recorded 7 albums. Lombardo has been called the "Godfather of the Double Bass Kick" by Drummer World magazine. Many contemporary metal drummers cite Dave as their biggest influence. In the ranking of the best drummers of all time, Dave was ranked sixth by Classic Rock magazine. Interestingly, Lombardo is left-handed, but plays drums. right hand, since at the beginning of his career his mentor forbade him to play left. As a result, a gifted drummer can masterfully play both with his right and left hands.
One of the best drummers of our time. Repeatedly became the owner of the title "Best Drummer of the Year". Also, the musician at the age of 37 was inducted into the Hall of Honor of Modern Drummer magazine. In 2010, Mike received the Kawasaki Golden Gods award for Best Drummer. The founder of the Dream Theater group decided to leave it after 25 years of playing together and began to implement new projects.
The best British drummer who went down in history as the greatest and most influential drummer in rock music. Music experts admired the unique power of his playing and sense of the inner energy of the rhythm. In 2005, John topped the list of the best rock drummers of all time. Unfortunately, the musician passed away at a young age (32), but in the hearts of fans of his game, he will remain forever. After his death, the group broke up, and the group itself Led Zeppelin in which he was a key musician.
The world's fastest drummer with the best results in kicking speed. In 15 minutes, the musician made 13 thousand beats and hit the drum 5222 times within 5 minutes. Mike started playing drums at the age of five. Already at school, he began to play in musical groups. After school, the musician took up science, but after 6 years he returned to his beloved work and began to give private drum lessons. In 1993, Mike became the drummer for the thrash metal band Annihilator. Subsequently, Mangini won three of the four "World's Fastest Drummer" titles - "Fastest Symmetrical Grip" - 1247 beats in 60 seconds, "Fastest Hands" - 1203 single strokes in 60 seconds without using sticks, and "Fastest Traditional capture "- 1126 strokes in 60 seconds. In addition, the musician is the author of two books called "Knowledge of Rhythm".
Romanian drummer, who is currently on the list of the fastest drummers in the world. In 2008, the musician set a record by hitting the drum 1130 times in one minute. He is considered the youngest record holder who, at the age of sixteen, managed to overcome the barrier of 1000 blows in one unit of time. Matt's love of music stems from his father and grandfather, both of whom were well-known jazz performers. Smith started playing drums at the age of nine. At the age of 12, the drummer became a pop star, and two years later he already recorded his first album. Matt is considered the most enduring young musician, capable of hitting the drum more than 5 thousand times in 5 minutes.
Opens the top three fastest drummers in the world. Record musician - 20 beats per second. A virtuoso can perform up to 1208 beats per minute per minute. Thanks to his abilities, the Canadian was able to get into the Guinness Book of Records in 2013 as the world's fastest drummer.
One of the fastest drummers in the world, with the ability to make 32 beats per second, which equates to 1920 beats per unit of time. He was fond of music since childhood and went to his record for many years. The unsurpassed sense of rhythm, ear for music and dedication to his favorite work helped the musician to achieve such virtuoso performance. For 18 years, Joey was a key member of the nu metal band Slipknot. In 2010, the drummer entered the Guinness Book of Records as the most fast drummer. He also took first place among the top 100 drummers. Joey has repeatedly starred in the videos of Merlin Manson, who considers him one of the best musicians of all time.
The world's fastest drummer, who in 1991 set a record of 62 beats per second. He set more than ten such records and was listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the fastest drummer in the world. In a minute, Rory could hit the drum 3720 times. But the musician's records do not end there: after that he was able to play 314 instruments in 84 seconds, performing the melody for the song "When the Saints March". Then, being already in old age(62 years old) within 16 seconds he used 400 drums! Another very unusual achievement of Rory is his game for 126 hours without a break. He went down in history as the most virtuoso drummer. In recording studios, he has always been in demand. In addition to drums, Blackwell was fond of playing the guitar, where he also did not do without records - in a minute he performed more than 9 thousand single notes.
Internet resource musicradar.com recently conducted a survey among subscribers who they consider the best drummers in the world. So, below are the poll results.
20th place - Steve White
The godfather of English drummers, Steve White. Steve played for various bands, including Oasis. Steve has proven that he is one of the best drummers in the UK today.
19th place - Stephen Morris (Spephen Morris)
A veteran of the Manchester rock scene, Steven rose to prominence in the late 70s as the drummer for Joy Division, but over the past 25 years he has featured in New Order, The Other Two and Bad Lieutenant.
Stephen Morris 18th place - Jeff Porcaro (Jeff Porcaro)
To say that Jeff Porcaro is a respected person in the drum community is an understatement. He is well known for his contributions to Michael Jackson's Thriller and Dangerous albums.
17th place - Cozy Powell
the real monster drum set, Cozy Powell played with various bands in the rock scene in the 70s and 80s: Rainbow, Whitesnake, Deep Purple and others.
16th place - Josh Freese
Who is the busiest drummer? Maybe it's Josh Frisey. This drummer is not only a professional, but also a chameleon. Over the course of his 20 year career, Josh played drums for the likes of Perfect Circle, Guns N' Roses and The Offspring, as well as Kelly Clarkson, Miley Cyrus and Rickie Lee Jones.
15th place - Terry Bozzio
This drummer plays for real behind a huge kit. But it is not yet clear to the end what is more of his installation or his track record. Bosio started playing with Frank Zappa in the 70s but then went on to play in a lot of bands.
14th place - Stewart Copeland
A revolutionary drummer, Stewart Copeland is well known in every corner of the world. His style of playing, combining reggae rhythms and rock style helped The Police become one of the most famous bands on the planet.
13th place - Thomas Lang
The most famous drummer on the world stage. Thomas is widely known for his performances as both a rock drummer and showman. Thomas Leng has recorded several instructional DVDs that are in demand among drummers. Thomas Lang is also a session drummer and has performed with Robbie Williams, Victoria Beckham, Ronan Keating, Glenn Hughes and many other artists.
Thomas Lang 12th place - Steve Gadd
If Eric Clapton chooses you, then you must be a pretty good drummer. Steve Gadd is just that. This is a famous session drummer who has worked with Clapton, Paul Simon and Paul McCartney.
Steve Gadd 11th place - Brann Dailor
Following in the footsteps of metal rock pioneers of the 70s and 80s, Bren Dailor's Mastodon quickly became one of the genre's most popular bands. This drummer is considered one of the best and takes 11th place.
10th place - Chad Smith (Chad Smith)
This is the drummer from the Red Hot Chili Peppers and that says it all. Over the past 25 years, this drummer has rarely been out of the spotlight.
Chad Smith 9th place - Phil Collins
You can talk about the special quiet vocal performance of Phil Collins, but hardly anyone doubts his contribution to the drum world. This drummer helped Genesis become the band we all know.
This is the master of technical play. He plays jazz, rock, pop, fusion and funk equally well. He has recorded 19 albums with Frank Zappa.
7th place - Clive Burr
drummer Iron Maiden– he makes the sound of this band unique
Clive Burr This drummer is known for all his participation in Blink-182, Transplants, and also as a fan of remixing famous songs. Recently, he has become not only a drummer, but also a TV star.
Travis Barker 5th place - Dave Grohl
What else can be said about this drummer that has already been said a million times? His track record includes Nirvana, Foo Fighters and Queens Of The Stone Age.
Dave Grohl 4th place - Neil ‘The Professor’ Peart
Neil 'The Professor' Peart joined Canadian Rush in 1974 and has since become one of the most respected drummers in the world. He has always riveted the attention of music lovers with his beautiful solos.
Neil Pearl 3rd place - Gavin Harrison
Today, Porcupine Tree is one of the best progressives on the British scene and Gavin Harrison's merit in this is not small. He joined the band in 2002 and since then it has been impossible to imagine the band without him.
Gavin Garrison One of the best progressive rock drummers. He is primarily known for his many years of participation in the Dream Theater group.
1st place - Joey Jordison
Masked metal drummer. He is best known as the drummer for Slipknot. Also played in Korn, Rob Zombie and Murderdolls. Assisted in the recording of Download 2004 instead of Lars Yulrich.
Just like Travis Barker, Joey is not only a drummer, but also a successful producer, and has also appeared in several films. But for us he will always remain a legendary drummer. This drummer got 37% of the votes, that is, more than 38,000 votes in 7 days. This means that the Slipknot drummer is the best drummer in the last 25 years.
Solo by one of the best drummers in the world, not included in the list
In musical ensembles, a wide variety of instruments can usually be combined, but a band without drums is becoming less common. It is they who create the basis, setting the rhythm and size. JazzPeople tells which top jazz drummers have stood out the most in the improv arena.
Top Jazz Drummers
Buddy Rich
In the 1960s, Elvin Jones joined the saxophonist John Coltrane Quartet, in which he earned worldwide recognition.
Drummer Elvin Jones Jones' style was truly revolutionary: he achieved a dynamic interaction between the drum part and the soloists, which drummers had not demonstrated before him. Alvin's innovative rhythmic approach has inspired many drummers who want to develop and advance improvisation techniques. The musician died on May 18, 2004 from heart failure.
Max Roach
Speaking about who they are, the best jazz drummers, it is impossible not to mention Max Roach. Born on January 10, 1924 and playing drums at age 10, Roach is one of the founders of hard bop and bebop, a jazz style characterized by intense rhythms and complex performance techniques.
Max was one of the founders of the record company Debut Records.
Drummer Max Roach He also organized a quintet with Clifford Brown and the M'Boom percussion orchestra and recorded many duets. Roach died on August 16, 2007 in New York.
Billy Cobham
Billy Cobham was born on May 16, 1946 in Panama. Drums interested him since childhood, and later, even in the army, Billy played in a military band. Billy became world famous with performances with John McLaughlin and the Mahavishnu Orchestra.
As an innovator, Billy Cobham showed himself by forming the fusion style, he also played in the jazz-rock style.
Drummer Billy Cobham Cobham's album Spectrum is considered one of the best jazz records in the world. In the wake of this success, Billy Cobham founded his own band, and then another one, but with other musicians. The apogee of his career can be considered the 90s, when he was in the Jazz is Dead project, which reflected a wide range of jazz and blues styles. Moreover, the musician is actively engaged in teaching, conducting master classes and writing thematic literature.
Chick Webb
Despite his short life, Chick Webb remains a unique figure in jazz history. He was born February 10, 1909 in Baltimore. "Baby" Webb was only 130 cm tall.
Chick Webb was able to master the drums on his own and earned his first "fees" by playing on the streets.
Drummer Chikk Webb Later, having moved to New York, Chick at first worked as a session musician - fortunately in the 1920s there was enough such work - and already in 1926 he founded his own jazz band. The musician is also called the "king of swing", as he promoted the sound of this direction. Chick Webb died at the age of 34 on June 16, 1939 from spinal tuberculosis.
Gin Krupa
Chicago native Gene Krupa was born on January 15, 1909 in a large family. I initially got acquainted with music playing the saxophone, but then switched to drums - prosaically, but because of the cheapness of the instrument.
Gene Krupa took drumming to the next level with long drum lines.
Drummer Gene Krupa He can be considered the forefather of modern drum set thanks to the influence he had on the Slingerland Drums company. He was the first to record the sound of the bass drum. After moving to New York, the musician played in a band, although he could not even read music. Later, he joined the group, which became a real jazz orchestra, but soon left it and founded his own. By the early 1960s, Krupa began to perform less due to health problems. He died on October 16, 1973 from a heart attack.
Louis Bellson
Louis Bellson was born July 6, 1924 in Illinois. Already at the age of 17, young Louis played professionally in a band. His work includes more than two hundred records, many arrangements for compositions of different genres. His works without a doubt can be considered classics of swing.
Louis Bellson was the composer and designed the double bass drum kit.
Drummer Louis Belson Bellson taught, wrote books about drumming and, despite health problems, did not part with the instrument until his death. The musician died on February 14, 2009.
Jimmy Cobb
The legendary Jimmy Cobb was born on January 20, 1929. He did not learn to play the drums anywhere, however, he quickly moved forward, first accompanying various musicians in Washington and playing in Earl Bostic's band, and then playing in a band with musicians of the level of .
Jimmy Cobb never learned to play drums
Drummer Jimmy Cobb After leaving there, Jimmy joined the Wynton Kelly Trio, with whom he released three albums. Later, the drummer performed with many great musicians, and to this day he continues his concert activity.
Tony Williams
Another native of Chicago, Tony Williams, is a brilliant drummer who has developed this instrument not only as a kind of metronome for other instruments, but as a full-fledged melodic source of music. At the age of 17, he noticed his game and invited him to his project, in which Tony very quickly became a central figure, complicating his parts and improvising in them.
Avant-garde jazz had a certain influence on his work.
Drummer Tony Williams Many covers of classical compositions have been recorded with an emphasis on drums. With the group he created, Tony was one of the first to make fusion jazz further, including with other projects, he was not afraid to experiment in music and show a unique, innovative sound. The musician died on February 23, 1997 from a heart attack.
Here are the top 100 drummers (from some website)
What do you agree with and what do you not
1. Neil Peart (Rush)
2. Keith Moon (Who)
3. Ginger Baker (Cream)
4 John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)
5. Terry Bozzio (Zappa, Jeff Beck)
6 Carl Palmer (ELP)
7. Bill Bruford (Yes, King Crimson)
8. Danny Carey (Tool)
9. Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater)
10. Ian Paice (Deep Purple)
11. Vinnie Colaiuta (Sting, Frank Zappa)
12 Stewart Copeland (Police)
13. Dave Lombardo (Slayer)
14. Steve Gadd (Steely Dan)
15. Tim Alexander (Primus)
16. Carter Beauford (Dave Matthews Band)
17. Simon Phillips (Toto, Jeff Beck)
18. Rod Morgenstein (Dixie Dregs, Winger)
19. Matt Cameron (Soundgarden)
20. Chad Wackerman (Zappa)
21. Mitch Mitchell (Jimi Hendrix Experience)
22. Virgil Donati (Planet X)
23. Ansley Dunbar (Jeff Beck, Whitesnake)
24. David Garibaldi (Tower Of Power)
25. Vinnie Paul (Pantera)
26. Alex Van Halen
27. Mike Shrieve (Santana)
28. Phil Collins (Genesis)
29. Steve Smith (Journey)
30. Josh Freese (A Perfect Circle)
31. Max Weinberg (E Street Band)
32. Alan White (Yes)
33. Bill Ward (Black Sabbath)
34. Joey Jordison (Slipknot)
35. Tommy Aldridge (Whitesnake)
36. Carmine Appice (Beck, Bogart, Appice)
37. Stanton Moore (Galactic)
38. Hal Blaine ( Elvis Presley, Beach Boys)
39. Nicko McBrain (Iron Maiden)
40. Scott Rockenfield (Queensryche)
41. Cozy Powell (Rainbow)
42. Morgan Agren (Frank Zappa)
43 Chester Thompson (Santana)
44. Jeff Porcaro (Toto)
45. Dean Castronovo (Journey)
46. Nick Mason(Pink Floyd)
47. Greg Bissonette (David Lee Roth, Satriani)
48. Ralph Humphrey (Mothers Of Invention)
49. Jimmy Chamberlain (Smashing Pumpkins)
50. Mike Bordin (Faith No More)
51. Jon Theodore (Mars Volta)
52. Mike Giles (King Crimson)
53. Ringo Starr (Beatles)
54. Zak Starkey (The Who)
55. Jeff Campitelli (Satriani)
56. Phil Ehart (Kansas)
57. Brian Mantia (Primus)
58. Kenny Aronoff (John Mellencamp)
59. Charlie Watts (Rolling Stones)
60. Lars Ulrich (Metallica)
61. Clive Bunker (Jethro Tull)
62. Mike Sus (Possessed)
63. Jason Rullo (Symphony X)
64. Dave Grohl (Scream, Nirvana)
65. Pat Mastelotto (King Crimson)
66. Ray Herrera (Fear Factory)
67. Scott Travis (Judas Priest)
68. Brann Dailor (Mastodon)
69. Roger Taylor (Queen)
70. Jose Pasillas (Incubus)
71. Earl Palmer (session man)
72. Gene Holgan (Death)
73. Joey Kramer (Aerosmith)
74. Danny Seraphine (Chicago)
75. Matt McDonough (Mudvayne)
76. BJ Wilson (Procol Harum)
77. Brian Downey (Thin Lizzy)
78. Igor Cavalera (Sepultura)
79. Jim Gordon (Derek & the Dominos)
80 Travis Barker (Blink 182)
81. Matt Sorum (The Cult, GNR)
82. Nicholas Barker (Dimmu Borgir)
83. Jim Keltner (Elvis Costello)
84. Chad Smith (RHCP)
85. John Densmore (The Doors)
86. Brad Wilk (Rage Against The Machine)
87. Mike Mangini (Extreme, Steve Vai)
88. Jack Irons (RHCP, Pearl Jam)
89. John Dolmayan (System of a Down)
90. Mark Zonder (Fate's Warning)
91. Gary Husband (Level 42)
92. Al Jackson (MG's)
93. Paul Bostaph (Slayer)
94. Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters)
95. Dino Danelli (Rascals)
96. Jerry Gaskill (King's X)
97. Dave Abbruzzese (Pearl Jam)
98. Van Romaine (Steve Morse Band)
99. Sean Kinney (Alice in Chains)
100. Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree)
Here are some more respectable drummers who didn't make the top 100... (from the same site)
Alan Gratzer (REO Speedwagon)
Alan John "Reni" Wren (Stone Roses)
Benny Benjamin
Bobby Rondinelli (Rainbow, Black Sabbath)
Buddy Miles
Buddy Saltzman
Bun E Carlos (Cheap Trick)
Chad Sexton (311)
Charlie Allen Martin (Bob Seger)
Charlie Benante (Anthrax)
Chris Frantz
Chris Kontos
Chris Layton
Chris Pennie
Chris Slade (AC/DC, Uriah Heep)
Clive Burr
Dale Crover (Melvins)
Damon Che Fitzgerald (Don Caballero)
Daniel Erlandsson (Arch Enemy)
Denny Carmassi (Montrose)
Dominic Howard
Doug Clifford (CCR)
Eric Singer
Frank Beard
Gary Chester (session man)
Jason Bonham (UFO)
Jay Lane (The Frog Brigade)
Jim Capaldi (Traffic)
Jimmy DeGrasso
Jon Fishman
Jon Hiseman (Colosseum)
Larry Mullen, Jr. (U2)
Lee Kerslake
Matt Abts
Max Kolesne
Mick Fleetwood (Fleetwood Mac)
Mickey Hart (Grateful Dead)
Mikkey Dee
Nick D'Virgilio (Spock's Beard)
Phil Rudd (AC/DC)
Phil Selway
Randy Castillo (Ozzy)
Rick Allen
Ron Wilson (Surfaris)
Stephen Perkins (Jane's Addiction)
Tommy Lee
Topper Headon (The Clash)
Vinnie Appice (Black Sabbath, Dio)
William Calhoun (Living Colour)
William Rieflin (Ministry)
Here are more songs that highlight the talent of the drummer
1. Moby Dick - John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)
2. Toad - Ginger Baker (Cream)
3. Ticks And Leeches - Danny Carey (Tool)
4. 21st Century Schizoid Man - Michael Giles (King Crimson)
5. La Villa Strangiato - Neil Peart (Rush)
6. Erotomania - Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater)
7. Cobwebs And Strange - Keith Moon (The Who)
8. Tarkus - Carl Palmer (ELP)
9. Hot For Teacher - Alex Van Halen (Van Halen)
10. Heart Of The Sunrise - Bill Bruford (Yes)
11. Jesus Christ Pose - Matt Cameron (Soundgarden)
12. Fire - Mitch Mitchell (Jimi Hendrix)
13. Aja - Steve Gadd (Steely Dan)
14. Space Truckin - Ian Paice (Deep Purple)
15. By-Tor And The Snow Dog - Neil Peart (Rush)
16. A Quick One - Keith Moon (The Who)
17. Wipeout - Ron Wilson (Surfaris)
18. Dharma For One - Clive Bunker (Jethro Tull)
19. Rosanna - Jeff Porcaro (Toto)
20. One More Red Nightmare - Bill Bruford (King Crimson)
21. Don't Eat The Yellow Snow Suite - Ralph Humphrey (Frank Zappa)
22. Rat Salad - Bill Ward (Black Sabbath)
23. Do What You Like - Ginger Baker (Blind Faith)
24. Frankenstein - Chuck Ruff (Edgar Winter)
25. Toccata - Carl Palmer (ELP)
26. Revolution Is My Name - Vinnie Paul (Pantera)
27. Tank - Carl Palmer (ELP)
28. Reflection - Danny Carey (Tool)
29. Dance Of Eternity - Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater)
30. Soundchaser - Alan White (Yes)
31. Tragic - Terry Bozzio (Bozzio Levin Stevens)
32. Won "t Get Fooled Again - Keith Moon (The Who)
33. Eternity's Breath Part I and II - Narrada Michael Walden (Mahavishnu Orch.)
34. Manic Depression - Mitch Mitchell (Jimi Hendrix)
35. Aenima - Danny Carey (Tool)
36. Tripping Billies - Carter Beauford (Dave Matthews Band)
37. Late In The Evening - Steve Gadd (Paul Simon)
38. Ice Cakes - Rod Morgenstein (Dixie Dregs)
39. Baby Don "t You Do It - Keith Moon (The Who)
40. No Excuses - Sean Kinney (Alice in Chains)
41. My Generation - Keith Moon (The Who)
42. YYZ - Neil Peart (Rush)
43. War Ensemble - Dave Lombardo (Slayer)
44. Who Are You- Keith Moon (The Who)
45. Karn Evil 9 - Carl Palmer (ELP)
46. The Grudge - Danny Carey (Tool)
47. In A Gadda Da Vida - Ron Bushy (Iron Butterfly)
48. People=Shit - Joey Jordison (Slipknot)
49. Happy Jack - Keith Moon (The Who)
50. Symptom of the Universe - Bill Ward (Black Sabbath)
51. Vital Transformation - Billy Cobham (Mahavishnu Orchestra)
52. Rock And Roll - John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)
53. Fireball - Ian Paice (Deep Purple)
54. Painkiller - Scott Travis (Judas Priest)
55. Burn - Ian Paice (Deep Purple)
56. Sgt Baker - Tim Alexander (Primus)
57. Metropolis - Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater)
58. South Side of the Sky - Bill Bruford (Yes)
59. Message In A Bottle - Stewart Copeland (The Police)
60. 6:00 - Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater)
61. Soul Sacrifice - Mike Shrieve (Santana)
62. You Could Be Mine - Matt Sorum (Guns N Roses)
63. Rain - Ringo Starr (The Beatles)
64. How Many More Times - John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)
65. Frizzle Fry - Tim Alexander (Primus)
66. Forty Six & Two - Danny Carey (Tool)
67. Supernaut - Bill Ward (Black Sabbath)
68. One Of These Days - Nick Mason (Pink Floyd)
69. Eleven - Tim Alexander (Primus)
70. The Ox - Keith Moon (The Who)
71. Silent Scream - Dave Lombardo (Slayer)
72. Lateralis - Danny Carey (Tool)
73. The Noonward Race - Billy Cobham (Mahavishnu Orchestra)
74. Elephant Talk - Bill Bruford (King Crimson)
75. Seven Days - Vinnie Colaiuta (Sting)
76. 2112 - Neil Peart (Rush)
77. Achilles Last Stand - John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)
78. Tom Sawyer - Neil Peart (Rush)
79. Apostrophe - Jim Gordon (Frank Zappa)
80. Spoonman - Matt Cameron (Soundgarden)
81. Angel Of Death - Dave Lombardo (Slayer)
82. Great King Rat - Roger Taylor (Queen)
83. White Room - Ginger Baker (Cream)
84. A Change Of Seasons - Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater)
85. The Noose - Josh Freese (A Perfect Circle)
86. When the Levee Breaks - John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)
87. Candy's Room - Max Weinberg (Springsteen)
88. Walking On The Moon - Stewart Copeland (The Police)
89. Pretty Noose - Matt Cameron (Soundgarden)
90. Bad Reputation - Brian Downey (Thin Lizzy)
91. Regatta De Blanc - Stewart Copeland (The Police)
92. War Pigs - Bill Ward (Black Sabbath)
93. Acid Rain - Mike Portnoy (Liquid Tension Experiment)
94. The Wizard - Bill Ward (Black Sabbath)
95. Bargain - Keith Moon (The Who)
96. Raining Blood - Dave Lombardo (Slayer)
97. In My Time Of Dying - John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)
98. Dyers Eve - Lars Ulrich (Metallica)
99. Where Eagles Dare - Nicko McBrain (Iron Maiden)
100. Over The Electric Grapevine - Tim Alexander (Primus)
101. Hellbound - Vinnie Paul (Pantera)
102. Limelight - Neil Peart (Rush)
103. Four Sticks - John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)
104. Cemetery Gates - Vinnie Paul (Pantera)
105. Zero - Jimmy Chamberlain (Smashing Pumpkins)
106. Crusher Destroyer - Brann Dailor (Mastodon)
107. Xanadu - Neil Peart (Rush)
108. Close To The Edge - Bill Bruford (Yes)
109. Give It Away - Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
110. Renegades Of Funk - Brad Wilk (Rage Against The Machine)
111. Drunkenship Of Lanterns - Jon Thoedore (Mars Volta)
112. I "m A Man - Danny Seraphine (Chicago)
113. Bonzo's Montreux - John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)
114. When The Water Breaks - Mike Portnoy (Liquid Tension Experiment)
115. Spegetti Western - Tim Alexander (Primus)
116. John The Fisherman - Tim Alexander (Primus)
117. Highway Star - Ian Paice (Deep Purple)
118. Fountain Of Lamneth - Neil Peart (Rush)
119. Honky Tonk Woman - Charlie Watts (Rolling Stones)
120. Rollin And Tumblin - Ginger Baker (Cream)
121. A Day In The Life - Ringo Starr (The Beatles)
122. Bombora - Mike Biondo (Original Surfaris)
123. Good Times, Bad Times - John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)
124. Song for America - Phil Ehart (Kansas)
125. Hundreds of Thousands - Deen Castronovo (Tony Macalpine)
126. Give Blood - Simon Phillips (Pete Townshend)
127. Taste The Pain - Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
128. She Likes Surprises - Matt Cameron (Soundgarden)
129. Parallel Universe - Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
130. Time - Nick Mason (Pink Floyd)
131. Barracuda - Mike Derosier (Heart)
132. Paint It Black - Charlie Watts (Rolling Stones)
133. Cinema Show - Phil Collins (Genesis)
134. Guerilla Radio - Brad Wilk (Rage Against The Machine)
135. Windows - Terry Bozzio (Missing Persons)
136. A Passion Play - Barriemore Barlow (Jethro Tull)
137. Party In Simon's Pants - Simon Phillips (Los Lobotomys)
138. Digital Man - Neil Peart (Rush)
139. Finally Free - Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater)
140. Pamela - Jeff Porcaro (Toto)
141. Dallas Warhead - Tommy Aldridge (Gary Moore)
142. Cygnus X-1 - Neil Peart (Rush)
143. Loss Of Control - Alex Van Halen (Van Halen)
144. Jesus Of Suburbia - Tre Cool (Green Day)
145. Dazed And Confused - John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)
146. Fifty Ways To Leave Your Lover - Steve Gadd (Paul Simon)
147. Suck My Kiss - Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
148. Chop Suey - John Dolmayan (System Of A Down)
149. Sweet Lady - Roger Taylor (Queen)
150. Sweet Wine - Ginger Baker (Cream)
151. Hold The Line - Jeff Porcaro (Toto)
152. Parabola - Danny Carey (Tool)
153. Duende - Terry Bozzio (Bozzio Levin Stevens)
154. Saucerful Of Secrets - Nick Mason (Pink Floyd)
155. The Patient - Danny Carey (Tool)
156. Baker's Dozen - Stanton Moore (Galactic)
157. Lipstick Vogue - Pete Thomas (Elvis Costello)
158. The Barbarian - Carl Palmer (ELP)
159. In My Tree - Jack Irons (Pearl Jam)
160. Schism - Danny Carey (Tool)
161. Lady - Carmine Appice (Jeff Beck)
162. Take The Veil Cerpin Taxt - Jon Theodore (Mars Volta)
163. attery - Lars Ulrich (Metallica)
164 U.S. Drag - Terry Bozzio (Missing Persons)
165. Fool in the Rain - John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)
166. Midlife Crisis - Mike Bordin (Faith No More)
167. Paradigm Shift - Mike Portnoy (Liquid Tension Experiment)
168. Iron Tusk - Brann Dailor (Mastodon)
169. Drive In Drive Out - Carter Beauford (Dave Matthews)
170. Level Five - Pat Mastelotto (King Crimson)
171. Spiral - Terry Bozzio (Bozzio Levin Stevens)
172. La Grange - Mike Beard (ZZ Top)
173. Scatterbrain - Richard Bailey (Jeff Beck)
174. Hey Joe - Mitch Mitchell (Jimi Hendrix)
175. B "Boom - Bill Bruford / Pat Mastelotto (King Crimson)
176. Cruise Missile - Rod Morgenstein (Dixie Dregs)
177. Duality - Joey Jordison (Slipknot)
178. Driven to Tears - Stewart Copeland (The Police)
179. Opiate - Danny Carey (Tool)
180. Whole Lotta Love - John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)
181. Rock N Roll Suspension - Terry Bozzio (Missing Persons)
182. Brighton Rock - Roger Taylor (Queen)
183. Pull Me Under - Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater)
184. Do The Neurotic - Phil Collins (Genesis)
185. South Of Heaven - Dave Lombardo (Slayer)
186. One Little Victory - Neil Peart (Rush)
187. Walk This Way - Joey Kramer (Aerosmith)
188. No Quarter - John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)
189. Vapor Trail - Neil Peart (Rush)
190. The Real Me - Keith Moon (The Who)
191. Tommy the Cat - Tim Alexander (Primus)
192. Hush - Ian Paice (Deep Purple)
193. Blood Sugar Sex Magik - Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
194. Face Pollution - Matt Cameron (Soundgarden)
195. Old Days - Danny Seraphine (Chicago)
196. Davidian - Chris Kontos (Machine Head)
197. Calling Elvis - Jeff Porcaro (Dire Straits)
198. Shyboy - Greg Bissonette (David Lee Roth)
199. Insight And The Catharsis - Nicholas Barker (Dimmu Borgir)
200. Smells Like Teen Spirit - Dave Grohl (Nirvana)
So are the albums.
1. Lateralus
Tool
(Danny Carey)
2 Machine Head
deep purple
(Ian Paice)
3. Quadrophenia
The Who
(Keith Moon)
4.Awake
dream theater
(Mike Portnoy)
5 Moving Pictures
Rush
(Neil Peart)
6. Led Zeppelin II
Led Zeppelin
(John Bonham)
7 Disraeli Gears
Cream
(Ginger Baker)
8. Fragile
Yes
(Bill Bruford)
9 Brain Salad Surgery
Emerson Lake & Palmer
(Carl Palmer)
10. Outlandos D "Amour
The Police
(Stewart Copeland)
11. Situation Dangerous
Bozzio Levin Stevens
(Terry Bozzio)
12. Reinventing The Steel
Pantera
(Vinnie Paul)
13. Red
King Crimson
(Bill Bruford)
14. Physical Graffiti
Led Zeppelin
(John Bonham)
15. BadMotorFinger
soundgarden
(Matt Cameron)
16 Frizzle Fry
Primus
(Tim Alexander)
17. Are You Experienced
Jimi Hendrix Experience
(Mitch Mitchell)
18. What If
Dixie Dregs
(Rod Morgenstein)
19. Season In The Abyss
Slayer
(Dave Lambardo)
20. Aenima
Tool
(Danny Carey)
21. Iowa
slipknot
(Joey Jordan)
22. Angel Dust
Faith No More
(Mike Bordin)
23. Crash
Dave Matthews Band
(Carter Beauford)
24. Paranoid
Black Sabbath
(Bill Ward)
25. 1984
Van Halen
(Alex Van Halen)
26 Scenes From A Memory
dream theater
(Mike Portnoy)
27. Tarkus
Emerson Lake & Palmer
(Carl Palmer)
28. Moon Babies
Planet X
(Virgil Donati)
29. Toxicity
system of a Down
(John Dolmayan)
30. Apostrophe
Frank Zappa
(Ralph Humphrey)
31. The Lamb Lies Down
On Broadway
Genesis
(Phil Collins)
32. Relayer
Yes
(Alan White)
33. De-Loused In
The Comatorium
Mars Volta
(Jon Theodore)
34. The Return
Vanilla Fudge
(Carmine Appice)
35. Death Cult Armageddon
Dimmu Borgir
(Nicholas Barker)
36. And Justice For All
Metallica
(Lars Ulrich)
37. 2112
Rush
(Neil Peart)
38. Danger Money
UK
(Terry Bozzio)
39. Leftoverture
Kansas
(Phil Ehart)
40. Reign In Blood
Slayer
(Dave Lombardo)
41. Late For The Future
Galactic
(Stanton Moore)
42. Painkiller
Judas Priest
(Scott Travis)
43. Led Zeppelin III
Led Zeppelin
(John Bonham)
44. Night Of The Living Dregs
Dixie Dregs
(Rod Morgenstein)
45 Demanufacture
Fear Factory
(Ray Herrara)
46. Thirteenth Step
A Perfect Circle
(Josh Freese)
47. Remission
Mastodon
(Brann Dailor)
48. Fresh Cream
Cream
(Ginger Baker)
49.V: The New Mythology Suite
Symphony X
(Jason Rullo)
50. Blood Sugar Sex Magik
Red Hot Chili Peppers
(Chad Smith)
