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)
The lists of the best guitarists, which are already compiled almost every month, are zadolbali. You might think that there are no other musicians besides them. Eat! Drummers! And they deserve their list too. So you have to fill in the gaps yourself and fight injustice.
The list was compiled not so much by skill and contribution, but by ferocity. For a real drummer must inspire. He should look, and better - be, the many-armed Shiva, inspiring fear and awe. Therefore, some names were at the end of the list - they are more famous, maybe even more talented, but they do not have real ferocity. The list reflects exclusively personal preferences and superficial knowledge of the author.
15. Ringo Starr(Ringo Starr). When John Lennon was asked if he considered Ringo the best drummer in the world, he responded with his usual tact, "He's not even the best drummer in the Beatles." However, Ringo's contribution to the work of the group cannot be denied, and his work, in the same 'Come Together', is very decisive.
14. Stephen Adler(Steven Adler) from Guns n' Roses. For five years in the group, he was strongly marked by fierce fractions, especially on the album ‘Appetite For Destruction’. A friend of Slash since the age of 12, they actually founded the first gang together. He was expelled from the group in 1990 in disgrace for drugs. He received many, many recent Chinese warnings, but his patience ran out when the band was forced to re-record the Civil War track 60 times. Adler sued more than two lemons from his comrades and went into all serious trouble, in which he has been for 20 years.
13. Tico Torres(Tico Torres) - permanent drummer Bon Jovi. Even in his youth he was quite strong, but over the years he generally became terribly mature. Pound with all the stupid urine. Sometimes he even sings, for example, Born to Be My Baby. Prior to Bon Joway, he worked with Chuck Berry, Cher and Alice Cooper. For two years he was married to Eva Herzogovina. Drummers almost more often than guitarists, by the way, wrap different actresses and models.
12. Phil Collins(Phil Collins) - his edgy, futuristic style helped make Genesis what they became, and his work on 1981's Face Value made him a superstar. His ferocity is not external - they are internal. True and noble English madness. After Peter Gabriel left the group in 1975, Phil was forced to start singing, they even had to hire Bill Bruford to help him, who knocked during live concerts, but on all studio albums, Collins himself was still behind the installation.
11. Roger Taylor(Roger Taylor) from Queen- remained normal, having worked for many years next to Freddie. He was the author of many hits, including " Radio Ga Ga", "A Kind of Magic", "The Invisible Man" And " These Are the Days of Our Lives"A wonderful showman. Charismatic, photogenic. Plays the guitar, bass guitar, keyboards.
10. Eric Singer(Eric Singer) started his career with Lita Ford, continued with the Black Shabashniks. After the death of Eric Carr in 1991, he moved to KISS. After five tumultuous years with them, spent five quiet years touring with Brian May. And in 2001, when Criss fell out again with Stanley and the Simmons, Eric returned to the KISSs. In his free time from his main work, he tours with Alice Cooper, with whom he came to Moscow a couple of years ago, where I saw him. I speak authoritatively - Eric lute.
Thought I'd put him on the list or Cozzy Powell. I settled on Eric, because if I hadn’t included anyone from the numerous KISS drummers (all of them, as only very worthy ones), comrade idollisimo I would take my whole brain out. And I have personally seen this.
9. Chris Slade(Chris Slade) has worked with Tom Jonos and Uriah Heep. From 1972 to 1978 he was a member of Manfred Mann's Earth Band. In the early 80s he played with Paul Rogers, Jimmy Page and David Gilmour. But he became most famous after 1989, when he joined AC/DC. It is his bald skull that gleams with joy in the best live performance ever recorded, Live at Donington. After four years and one album, Razors Edge, the Yangi brothers asked him to leave, according to evil tongues, precisely because the charismatic Chris was drawing too much attention to himself.
8. Jan Pace(Ian Paice) from deep purple. As a child, he played the violin, but at the age of 15 he turned to the drums. Was right. He is the only one of the founders of the group who still plays in it. In the moments when the Deep Purples were scattered in different directions, Ian managed to knock on Whitesnake for three years and with Gary Moore for two years. Like all other members of the group, he has the status of a lifelong "Father".
7. Nico McBrain(Nicko McBrain) from Iron Maiden. Considered a living legend (deservedly). He stood at the origins of the heavy metal sound. In live performances, it is sometimes simply not visible behind the veil created by drumsticks flying in the air. No wonder some colleagues call him "octopus".
6. Charlie Watts(Charlie Watts) from The Rolling Stones- is somewhat lost against the background of colleagues in the VIA, who, as one, are too colorful characters, but for example, Keith Richards admitted that there were moments when the group stayed together only thanks to Charlie. And although outwardly Charlie looks quite peaceful, and in his work he gravitates towards jazz in general, the following story goes about his disposition. Once, a drunken Jaeger called Charlie's hotel room in the middle of the night and asked, "G-g-g-g-where is my drummer now?" Charlie washed, shaved, put on a suit and tie, polished his shoes, went down to Jaeger's room and shot him in the face right from the doorway. “Never call me YOUR drummer again. It's you, your mother, MY singer!
5. Lars Ulrich(Lars Ulrich) from Metallica. At the age of 17, he moved from his native Denmark to Los Angeles to become a tennis player. There he met James Hetfield, hit tennis and helped found one of the biggest metal bands in history. Entered all the annals as a true maniac and innovator.
4. Bill Ward(Bill Ward) from Black Sabbath. A fan of fast rhythm, which, combined with Tonny's guitar riffs, created a characteristic sound. One of the founding fathers of everything and everyone. I always played with Ozzy and Dio. In 1998 he survived a heart attack, but immediately returned from the hospital for the installation. Loot immeasurably. The main musical proletarian.
3. Rick Allen(Rick Allen) from Def Leppard. This is generally a unique case. At the age of 21, he lost his left arm in a car accident. Since then knocks one. And he knocks so that he scores most of his two-armed colleagues at once.
2. Tommy Lee(Tommy Lee) from Motley Crue. No one can reproach this for the lack of true ferocity. And behind all his escapades, tattoos, booze, many hundreds of fucked fans, Pamela sex tapes, some people forget how good a musician he is. It is a rare case when the drummer completely dominates the band, practically eclipsing the frontman. Moreover, having somehow left the group, he created the Methods of Mayhem rap metal band, which, unfortunately, recorded only one album, but from my point of view, it is qualitatively a cut above any album of the original Motleys.
1. John Bonham(John Bonham) from Led Zeppelin. Everything there is to be said about him. It's just that when you listen to the Airships again, pay special attention to the drums. A very, very large part of the songs move forward because of his rhythm, and Jimmy just puts patterns around. I thought about who to put first, him or Tommy. But John has one huge advantage over Tommy in terms of ferocity. Tommy is still alive.
Almost from the very appearance of rock, drums have been actively sounding in it. And if the group was not a solo project, then the drummers were often part of the team. Of course, the role of the drummers is not so noticeable, and even the frontmen-drummers can be judged as an extremely rare phenomenon.
To date, the criterion for success is the amount of money. The following are the most successful rock drummers in the world, by their net worth.
1. The richest is Ringo Starr- Famous member of The Beatles. His fortune totals 300 million dollars. A very solid amount for a 72-year-old drummer! Although for a member of such a famous group - there is nothing surprising.
2. Following is the drummer of the British progressive rockers Genesis Phil Collins with a no less modest sum of $250 million. By the way, Phil was also a vocalist in the band and is now pursuing a solo career.
3. In third place is the drummer of the equally famous Nirvana band. Dave Grohl with 225 million. After the collapse of the grunge legend, Dave created the Foo Fighters, which still exists today and delights listeners with alternative rock.
4. Next comes the drummer from the popular Eagles - Don Henley. Many people of middle and older age are familiar with the work of the collective. It is not for nothing that the Eagles are considered the third most popular rock band in the United States. Don Henley has amassed $200 million for his work.
5. Metallica are the idols of millions of metalheads from all over the world, and deservedly so. For over 30 years Lars Ulrich drumming in such a famous band, so his net worth of 175 million is such a modest result.
6. Rock and Roll Grandpas The Rolling Stones with their drummer Charlie Watts, earning 160 million occupy the sixth position. Quite a good addition to your pension!
7. Founder of the legendary team U2 Larry Mullen did a good job. Sitting at the drum set, he not only earned 150 million, but also created such a famous group!
8. Queen's voice is known to all rock fans. And not only rock, but in general very many people. But, unfortunately, Freddie is no longer with us, and the drummer continues the work of Queen Roger Taylor, whose fortune totals 105 million.
9. Joey Kramer from Aerosmith collected exactly one hundred million dollars. Not a bad result. It is worth noting that it was he who came up with the name of the group of glam rockers.
10. closes this list Chad Smith from the Red Hot Chilli Peppers with a $90 million bill. In addition, Chad is on the fifth line of the best rock drummers in the world according to Classic Rock magazine.
Of course, the financial situation is not the best criterion. Because of him, many young musicians, who simply did not have time to make a fortune, could not enter the list. But the merits of the provided veterans are undeniable. So they deserved their millions, if only by the fact that for decades they pleased with an excellent game, and they will continue to delight, maybe on the record, or maybe live.
There are thousands of rock bands today. And, undoubtedly, the songs of each of them have a special sound, in which drums play an important role. But there are 15 truly legendary drummers that you simply need to know about!
1. John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)
The English drummer from Led Zeppelin showed a penchant for playing an instrument in early childhood - at the age of 5, the boy assembled his first “drum kit” from coffee packages and cardboard boxes. Noticing his son's passion for music, when the boy was 15, his mother presented him with the first real instrument, Premier Percussion.It was John Bonham who brought "zest" to the group's songs. His tough playing style is a hallmark of Led Zeppelin's style. Over time, the musician added elements of funk, as well as Latin percussion. In addition, John Bonham was also the first to use the drum synthesizer.
Interesting fact: The drummer got his pseudonym Bonzo in honor of a dog from a famous British comic book.
2. Keith Moon (The Who)
Keith Moon is the second legendary drummer from Britain. At first he was considered one of the best musicians of his time, in 2005 he deservedly became 3rd in the TOP 50 rock drummers from around the world by the editors of the popular English magazine Classic Rock.Moon was a true innovator. He put the playing of his instrument in the forefront, thereby emphasizing the importance of drums in the sound of music. The drummer quickly switched from one rhythm to another, thereby creating a special sound.
An interesting fact: Keith's fast playing required a secure fixation of the instrument, so his setup was attached to the stage with 20 cm nails.
3. Phil Collins (Genesis)
This drummer received his first musical experience at the age of 5, playing along with a toy installation for television and radio programs. When Phil was 19, he signed his first contract with the Flaming Youth, which was the beginning of his career.For their popularity, Genesis has a lot to thank Collins for. After 5 years of drumming in the band, the drummer took on the role of vocalist and became the author of most of the group's songs.
Phil Collins has received 7 Grammy and Oscar awards. His albums have been sold alongside the works of Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson, selling over 100 million copies.
Interesting fact: Phil Collins' voice and appearance were used in the game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, where he received the name Phil Cassidy. The hero was a dealer in weapons and alcoholic beverages and was even involved in several episodes.
4. Ian Paice (Deep Purple)
When Ian Paice was still very young, he was very passionate about playing the violin. At the age of fifteen, as the musician recalls, he began to act as an accompanist for his pianist father in waltzes and quicksteps; "The music was rather insipid, but it's nothing, but the beginning."The influence of classical jazz musicians, Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, is felt in the playing of Ian Paice. He was the first hard rocker to add swing and jazz nuances to his personal style.
An interesting fact: Ian Paice is the only one from Deep Purple who was a part of all the line-ups of the group, although he was never the frontman of the group.
5. Bill Ward (Black Sabbath)
As Bill Ward himself said, he tried to extract 40 different sounds from the same drum. He fell in love with the fans for the power and unusual manner of playing with elements of jazz. The musician took 20th place in the ranking of the best drummers.Bill Ward left the band more than once due to health problems. Perhaps the reason was also clashes with other members of the group, because in 2012 the drummer finally left Black Sabbath, citing "didn't like" the terms of the contract.
Fun Fact: Despite the group's aggressive image, Bill Ward follows a vegetarian diet.
6 Guy Evans (Van Der Graaf Generator)
At Van Der Graaf Generator, Evans attracted attention with his constant unconventional instrumental experimentation, musical search for new sounds and, in general, a very unconventional approach to prog rock. In addition to the main creativity in the group, the drummer also collaborated with The Misunderstood and Echo City. In addition, since 2002 he has been a full member of the unusual Subterraneans project.Interesting fact: Before joining the progressive rock band, Guy Evans was part of a band that played mostly seasoned American soul of the 60s.
7. Roger Taylor (Queen)
Roger Taylor became famous for his unique "surround" sound of drums. He received the title of one of the most unique drummers of the 70s and 80s. In 2005, the radio station Planet Rock ranked the drummer among the ten most talented drummers in the field of classic rock.Interesting fact: On the solo albums, Taylor himself performs keyboards, drums, rhythm guitar and bass.
8. Bill Bruford (Yes)
Bill Bruford was Yes's first drummer. He attracted attention with a special style - polyrhythmic and even a little furious sounding. Later, the musician also collaborated with KingCrimson, Earthworks, BillBruford, Genesis, SteveHowe, Pavlov'sDog and others. In 2009, the drummer stopped working in the studio and participating in concerts.Interesting fact: Despite numerous experiments with electronic drums and percussion, Bill Bruford called the usual acoustic drum set his favorite instrument.
9. Mitch Mitchell (Jimi Hendrix Experience)
Until 1966, Mitch Mitchell played in jazz bands, but in 1966 Chas Chandler, bassist of The Animals, advised him to audition for American guitarist Jimi Hendrix. The era of the group, in which Mitchell was nevertheless accepted, lasted only 3 years, but after the collapse of the team, Jimi Hendrix invites Mitchell to play in his new "band".Just a year later, the death of the founder put an end to the new team. After the collapse of the group, Mitchell tried to engage in producing activities and founded his own "bands", but they were not successful.
Interesting fact: Mitch Mitchell died at the age of 61 in a Portland hotel after performing on a tour dedicated to the memory of Jimi Hendrix.
10. Nick Mason (Pink Floyd)
The history of Mason's playing in Pink Floyd began in 1965, when the drummer (at that time he played percussion) was 21. Then the musician was still studying at the architectural department of the London Polytechnic University.Nick Mason was also engaged in a solo career, although he started it later than all the members of the team. Among his creations are two of his own albums. Interestingly, unlike Pink Floyd, Mason's songs had a light jazz-rock sound.
An interesting fact: Nick Mason was the only Pink Floyd member who participated in all concerts and albums since the founding of the band.
11. Ringo Starr (the Beatles)
Ringo Starr is an excellent confirmation of the opinion that education is not necessary for a successful career. Due to childhood illness, the boy never finished school.However, this fact did not prevent him from becoming a great drummer, taking 22nd place in the ranking of the 50 most talented rock drummers in the already mentioned rating. In addition, in 2012 the musician was recognized as the richest drummer in the world.
12. Neil Peart (Rush)
When Neil Peart first started his career, he was guided by the playing styles of the aforementioned Bonham and Moon. Over time, the musician decided to make his own contribution, forming his own, unique sound and added light jazz elements and swing notes to the game. Thanks to the extraordinary and original sound, he took the fourth position in the more than once mentioned Classic Rock rating.Fun Fact: In addition to being the primary writer for Rush, Neil Peart has also written four non-fiction books about his travels.
13. Ginger Baker (Cream)
The main advantage of Baker as a drummer is a rich and spectacular game. What made the musician's style especially unusual was that he began his career as a jazz drummer. The drummer's first instrument was the trumpet.In addition, subsequently, elements of African music gave elegance to the sound. The idea of using such notes came after a collaboration with the British psychedelic rock band Hawkwind.
Interesting fact: Ginger Baker was the first to use two bass drums at once, and not one, which was customary for those times.
14. Charlie Watts (Rolling Stones)
The banjo marked the beginning of the musical activity of Charlie Watts when the boy was only 14. However, it did not “live” for long. After some time, the musician dismantled the instrument, made a drum out of it and tapped out his favorite jazz tunes on it.Charlie Watts bears little resemblance to a rocker in the traditional sense. Modest clothing, quiet family life - that's how you can briefly describe the drummer. However, for half a century, according to The Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards, all their music rests solely on Watts' drums.
Interesting fact: A talented person is talented in everything - Charlie periodically designed album covers and scenery for The Rolling Stones concerts.
15. John Densmore (the Doors)
Unlike most of the drummers described above, who loved the craziest experiments, John Densmore always kept his sound under control. And it was in this thoughtfulness and clarity of each drummer's beat that there was its own "zest" in the music of the Doors.John was responsible for the rhythmic basis of almost all the band's creations. While the other band members improvised, the drummer remained true to his style.
Interesting fact: In addition to playing music in a band, John also played in the theater, acted in films and occasionally appeared on TV shows.
It is difficult to overestimate the importance of these drummers in the history of music. They gave us legendary songs that are recognizable all over the world and have become an example for other drummers for generations.
20) Tommy Lee (Montly Crew)
Of course, compared to the rest of the musicians represented here, the creative heritage of Tommy Lee, to put it mildly, looks rather pale. But his talents were on full display in the live performances of Montly Crew, one of the most pompous and badass metal-glammer bands in the history of rock, where he was perfect for the role of the "bad guy" behind the drum kit...
But Tommy left an even greater mark in gossip columns, he had and has a habit of not only living like a rocker on a grand scale, but also not hiding it at all. His marriage to Pamela Anderson became a kind of cliche, after which the image of a cheeky tattooed rocker in a cool car with a buxom blonde sitting next to him became not only exemplary, but finally received a really tangible historical prototype. Bravo, Tommy!
19) Nick Mason (Pink Floyd)
It is generally accepted that for such a grandiose, absolutely innovative and to the core original group like Floyd, Nick Mason's drums were too simple and even trivial. However, his quiet, no-frills style of playing was the perfect backdrop for the development of the main musical ideas of the creative geniuses Syd Barrett, Roger Waters and David Gilmour...
In the era of the group's "space period", his quiet and thoughtful passages were simply irreplaceable, and in the odious "Wall" his laconic style came in handy to harden the dark and doomed ballads...
Of course, Nick cannot be called a universal drummer and in a group like "The Who" or "Led Zeppelin" he would look extremely unconvincing, but one cannot but admit that in Floyd he was more than appropriate.
18) Dave Lombardo (Slayer)
At the best of his times, Lombardo bombarded his drum kit in such a way that it was not clear how it could withstand such stress. This furious pace has become a signature card and, in many ways, the key to the success of Slayer. With his active participation, the legendary "Reign In Blood" was recorded, which became one of the main metal albums in history.
Dave has become a role model for the drummers of almost every "heavy" band that has emerged since Slayer. Star of the first magnitude!
17) Tomen Stauch (Blind Guardian)
All Guardian musicians agree that it was Stauch who was, in fact, the only professional in the group when they first started their journey. Thomen took the Helloween speed-metal shot as the basis of his percussion technique, but breathed life into it, made it more interesting and varied... Stops, transitions, tempo changes, the transition from crazy speed to measured tapping - all this became the basis of a lively and non-trivial the sound of Blind Guardian and the role of Stauch was decisive in this.
At the beginning of the new century, the rapidly degrading Guardian ceased to suit Tomen, and in 2004 he created his own Savage Circus project, reminiscent of the early Guardian, only even more powerful. In this capacity, Tomen continues to delight us to this day.
16) Bill Ward (Black Sabbath)
Sabbath's original and main drummer has been on nearly all of the band's great albums. His role can be compared to a miller spinning by hand a giant windmill - the name of which is Black Sabbath. Perfectly matched the dark demonic sound of the band with the viscous monstrous riffs of Tonnny Iommi. He knew how to be slow and powerful at the same time, creating the rhythmic basis for the trademark "heavy blues" of one of the main groups in the history of rock.
15) Brian Downey (Thin Lizzy)
Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Linnott constantly shuffled the band's line-up, but Brian Downey managed to get Lizzy's short journey from start to finish. The pinnacle of his career was the grand "Live And Dangerous" - one of the best live albums in the history of music. He was distinguished by lightness, simplicity and cheeky freedom - that is, everything that was characteristic of the group as a whole.
14) Cozy Powell (Rainbow, Whitesnake, MSG, Black Sabbath, Gary Moore)
Someone will say that I am unfair and Cozzy's place is at least in the top ten and, perhaps, he will be right. But there are too many good drummers on this list and the choice is sometimes so difficult, and the place is often arbitrary.
Be that as it may, Cozzy Powell is a real star, one of the few truly stellar drummers. Where he just did not play and almost always these teams were heard and left their mark on history. Hard rock delivery, power, strength - he was an outstanding professional in his field and in many ways became an idol for the heavy drummers of the eighties.
13) Simon Kirk (Free, Bad Company)
The fantastically gifted modest fellow is, in fact, little known to this day, but his game in Free and Bad Company has become a classic. Equally good in blues, blues rock and hard rock. In Bad Company he was not so noticeable due to some straightforwardness of the group, but on all 6 Free albums his playing shines with brightness, freedom and beauty.
12) Chad Smith (Red Hot Chily Peppers)
Somehow, imperceptibly, the Red Hot Chily Peppers turned from a fun group into a seasoned rock veteran with a brilliant reputation. Not least thanks to Chad Smith - a very excellent hard worker, who proved with his playing that even in such an eccentric genre as funk rock, everything can be achieved. Now Chad not only works in the RHCP, but is also a fairly in-demand session drummer.
11) Lars Ulrich (Metallica)
The founder of Metallica, talker and humorist Ulrich, where he lacked skill, took with desire and acting. Truly, his game is a real performance, attracting attention almost more than all the other members of Metallica combined.
All this has led to the fact that, perhaps, the most serious (especially if you start from the lyrics) group in the history of rock has one of the funniest drummers. But that doesn't spoil it at all.
10) Nico McBrain (Iron Maiden)
Niko replaced Clive Burr, the drummer who went from being an unknown band to one of the world's major metal bands with Iron Maiden. But he managed to avoid comparisons, since McBrain was completely different in style, in the manner of playing, and in behavior on stage.
Niko, like all the other members of the group, is a bunch of colossal energy, a real motor and started his team. Equally combines beauty and power. The band's latest album showed that even at 54, he hasn't squandered either the speed or density of his playing.
9) Carl Palmer (Elp, Asia)
At ELP, Palmer was odious and great, but often boring and difficult to accept. But in Asia, in which there were 20 percent prog and 80 percent melodic rock, Carl's playing became truly "delicious".
Palmer captivates, and at times amazes with his talent and is rightfully considered one of the most sensitive drummers to work with "iron".
8) Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater)
To understand why Mike Portnoy is considered one of the main drummers of our time, you need to listen to Dream Theater albums from the second half of the nineties.
Perhaps there is no other such drummer who can equally combine prog-rock and thrash metal simply does not exist. Mike is always different, but at the same time always recognizable. In addition, he was lucky with the team. Although Theater is not so favored by the attention of the public, but within the framework of such a free group, you can open up to its fullest, which Portnoy managed to fully.
7) Phil Collins (Genesis)
Let's leave Collins' illustrious solo career alone and look into his equally illustrious past as a Genesis drummer.
It's not so easy to be the drummer of a band that embroiders the most complex musical canvases. But despite all the difficulties, Phil coped with the role of the beating pulse of the Genesis to the fullest. His peak, like all the other members of the group, was the inimitable "The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway" 1974, an album that largely determined the musical canons of progressive rock.
After the departure of Peter Gabriel, it turned out that Phil's talent was not limited to just drumsticks - it turns out that he could sing beautifully. And although now he is known mainly for his singing career, Collins was and remains one of the best drummers in rock.
6) Dave Grohl (Nirvana, Foo Fighters)
Nirvana's overclocking motor is currently suffering from the "Phil Collins" syndrome and prefers to sing more than "thump", and completely in vain, because he is simply a great drummer. His tight and powerful playing is devoid of weaknesses, but it is best suited for grunge and alternative. In addition, Nirvana became famous immediately after his arrival, symbolic, isn't it?
5) Bill Brufford (King Krimson, Yes)
Along with Collins, Brufford is the perfect drummer for prog rockers, as his track record has proven. Its main advantage is sensitivity, the ability to subtly feel and catch the mood of the composition, which is equally manifested in the sunny creations of Yes and in the darker work of Crimson.
4) Neil Perth (Rush)
For over 30 years now, Neil Perth has been not only Rush's standout drummer, but also their spiritual leader and primary songwriter. An absolute innovator who rediscovered prog-rock. Create bizarre fantasy worlds and founder of progressive metal.
In the second half of the 90s, Peart experienced a terrible time when his wife and daughter died, but he managed not to break down and in the new century returned to his beloved child - Rush.
3) John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)
John Bonham was perhaps one of the most adored drummers in the world of rock. A simple guy, handsome, in the past an ordinary bricklayer, he was the personification of the Cinderella story in a male performance.
Zeppelin gave him the right to create and he made several discoveries in the game of the drummer. His hand solo on "Moby Dick" is one of the wonders of the musical world, and his style of playing in some compositions was taken as a basis by rap and techno musicians.
When "Bonzo" died, Zeppelin could not find a worthy replacement for him and soon disbanded. He was simply irreplaceable.
2) Keith Moon (The Who)
Keith was perhaps the most unique drummer in the history of rock. He was incredibly cool, and for his time, and simply dangerous. his savage behavior both on and off the drum stand did much to shape the image of first wave punks.
His percussion parts cannot be played by anyone except his only student - Zack Starkey (Ringo Starr's son), who replaced him in the current composition of The Who.
The most common mistake of music critics is the phrase "he overacted." He did not overplay - he played like that. Where ordinary drummers would take 2-3 beats, Moon managed to insert 10, creating the wild, explosive beat of The Who, which became their hallmark. As with Bonham and Led Zeppelin, The Who never recovered from his death and have not released a more or less worthwhile album since.
1) Ian Paice (Deep Purple; Whitesnake; Ashton, Paice and Lord)
The best hard rock band, of course, should have only the best drummer, right?
Pace walked the long road of Deep Purple for forty years and not a single album was complete without his participation. In Purple, which was full of outstanding musicians, Pace knew how to be invisible and not come to the fore, but for all the true connoisseurs of "stick playing" it is he who is the brightest star.
You can say a hackneyed phrase about him - "a drummer without weak points", but better, a drummer consisting entirely of strong points. He knew how to keep any rhythms without drawing attention to himself (as Bonham and Moon sometimes did), providing an arena for Gillan, Lord and Blackmore to enter.
In recent years, when Gillan's dubious experiments have made Purple a laughingstock, Pace's playing is still technical, beautiful and unsurpassed by anyone. He was and still is the best. First place no options.
