TOP TEN DRUMMERS
In Q295, Q Magazine counted down their favourite sticksmen and woman. Here they are in all their finery, and not a drummer joke in sight! But do you agree with the selection? Feel free to tell us in the comments below.
10. RENI
He got the funk
Laid-back, enigmatic and seldom seen without his signature hat, The Stone Roses' Reni could play anything, from '60s garage pop to wig-out psyche rock - producer John Leckie even noting that the sampled funk loop on Fools Gold didn't sound right until Reni played along to it.
9. Matt Helders
P diddy's sticksman of choice
He may have stated that he took up the drums because it was the only instrument left unclaimed in the Arctic Monkeys, but Helders's untutored energy and rasping snare rolls remain as integral to the band's appeal as Alex Turner's angular riffs. Indeed, his skills are now more widely appreciated than ever, with rap mogul P Diddy recently inviting the "funky and soulful" Helders to join up with his Dirty Money crew.
8.?uestlove
The roots' soul brother #1
For years hip hop drew on two sources for its beats - the metronomic thump of Roland's famous 808 drum machine and samples from '70s funk. Ahmir Thompson, however, the spectacularly Afro-ed power behind Philadelphia rap collective The Roots, combines both, emulating the machine-like crunch of early Def Jam and James Brown's militantly funky drummers. Little wonder he's in such demand among his peers, most recently beefing up the backbeats for soul crooner John Legend.
7. Moe Tucker
She does it standing up
Rock drummers tend to be viewed as a macho breed, yet during her time in The Velvet Underground, Moe Tucker was the polar opposite, with a cool, detached drumming style as uniquely unconventional as her blank, androgynous appearance. Not only did she play standing up, she used mallets rather than sticks on her four-piece kit - a pared-down approach that later inspired Bobby Gillespie-era Jesus And Mary Chain and, naturally, Meg White.
6. John Bonham
Led Zeppelin's titanic tub-thumper
The undisputed king of '70s rock, John "Bonzo" Bonham hit as hard as he partied, famously using the heaviest drumsticks available - which he nicknamed "trees" - to pound out intense 15-minute drum solos. His premature death marked the end of Led Zeppelin, Robert Plant remarking that Bonham's was "an impossible role to fill", only to be resurrected via early hip hop (the Beastie Boys sampled his thunderous drum break from When The Levee Breaks) and Spinal Tap's self-destructing drummer gags.
5. Joey Jordison
Slipknot's masked marauder
Recently voted the best drummer of the past 25 years by Rhythm magazine - an award he described as "beyond unbelieveable" - the Slipknot man has skills even more terrifying than his stage mask. A master of blurred, double kick-drum riffage, he's since taken the drum solo to previously untested angles, performing on a rotating drum riser which tips forward 90 degrees while illuminated by a glowing pentangle. Not even Tommy Lee attempted that.
4. Sly Dunbar
Reggae's rhythm king
Alongside bassist Robbie Shakespeare, Lowell "Sly" Dunbar reinvented Jamaican reggae, his relaxed tempos and dub-inspired double rimshots anchoring great '70s roots albums by Peter Tosh and The Mighty Diamonds. No doubt aware he was irreplaceable, Dunbar wasn't troubled by the arrival of the drum machine, effortlessly blending synth-pop, disco and dancehall on Grace Jones's run of classic early-'80s albums - though even he couldn't repeat the feat for Mick Jagger's She's The Boss.
3. Neil Peart
Rush's professor of paradiddle
A drummer joke: What's the last thing a band wants their drummer to say? "Want to try one of my songs?" Unless it's Neil Peart, of course, the rhythmic brain behind Canadian "power trio" Rush, and the group's primary lyricist and songwriter. Equally renowned for his roiling tom-tom breaks and improbably gigantic kits - for a time he boasted back-to-back electronic and acoustic rigs - Peart also introduced future generations of math-rock nerds to the mysteries of 5/4 time signatures and the paradiddle-diddle.
2. Stewart Copeland
Gobby yank. Sting's nemesis. Drum guru
He may have looked like an off-duty tennis coach, but it was Copeland's blend of rock power, reggae-inspired timing and jazz finesse which propelled The Police from the London punk circuit to global ubiquity. And while the headbands were in dubious taste, there was no questioning his technique and infectious enthusiasm, whether travelling Africa as "The Rhythmatist" or flicking his drumsticks against the engines of a Saturn V rocket in the video for 1979 chart-topper Walking On The Moon.
1. Keith Moon
Not called "moon the loon" for nothing...
The most famous drummer in rock - with good reason. Prior to Moon, drummers mostly sat at the back of the stage keeping time, a convention he upended with a combination of wild showmanship, rampant hedonism and the kind of unstoppable backbeat which powered The Who's My Generation. Tragically, his alcohol intake was as prodigious as his talent and he died aged just 32. But the legend lives on, thanks to incidents such as the time he detonated a firework inside his bass drum live on US TV.
And the worst drummer...
Tommy Lee
MÖtley Crüe muppet
More notorious for his offstage antics, Mötley Crüe's Tommy Lee masked his obvious limitations with charisma, mayhem and ludicrous drum solos performed upside down inside a hydraulic cage. At least he can now laugh at himself - a recent internet clip shows him "playing" the breasts of a troupe of bikini models.
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Danny Carey from Tool- would wipe the floor with a few of the drummers above
Posted by Ben Parkinson at 4:33 PM | 24/12/2010 | Report Abuse
Mr Nico Mc Brain.
Igor Cavalera.
Bill Ward.
Brann Dailor.
The old times Lars Ulrich.
Dave Lombardo.
Posted by christian demarco at 11:10 PM | 24/12/2010 | Report Abuse
where's Dominic Howard? this guy CAN drum, he has POWER. he is great live,
Posted by Dominika at 1:17 AM | 25/12/2010 | Report Abuse
Levon Helm
Glenn Kotche...
Dare I say Ringo Starr?
Posted by James Sherrard at 1:23 AM | 25/12/2010 | Report Abuse
hey, anyone ever heard of tre cool?
why's he not in the list?
Posted by Jimmy Fink at 12:11 PM | 25/12/2010 | Report Abuse
Travis barker
Posted by jon at 2:50 PM | 25/12/2010 | Report Abuse
Dominic Howard should definitely be included somewhere in this, I you've been to see Muse live then you'll know what I mean.
Posted by Lorna at 4:43 PM | 25/12/2010 | Report Abuse
Dominic Howard should definitely be included somewhere in this, if you've been to see Muse live then you'll know what I mean.
Posted by Lorna at 4:49 PM | 25/12/2010 | Report Abuse
Dominic Howard should definitely be included somewhere in this, if you've been to see Muse live then you'll know what I mean.
Posted by Lorna at 4:49 PM | 25/12/2010 | Report Abuse
Reni for first place!
But where is Nathan Followill from Kings of Leon?
Posted by Alyx at 5:51 PM | 25/12/2010 | Report Abuse
Reni for first place!
But where is Nathan Followill from Kings of Leon?
Posted by Alyx at 5:52 PM | 25/12/2010 | Report Abuse
Carl Palmer????
Ginger Baker????
Posted by Denis Zayia at 9:59 PM | 25/12/2010 | Report Abuse
dave lombardo?
Posted by ervin at 6:57 PM | 26/12/2010 | Report Abuse
Billy Cobham not on the list? Are you serious?
Posted by Rob at 11:03 PM | 26/12/2010 | Report Abuse
Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeh
Where's Dominic Howard?
Posted by Paloma Contreras at 1:49 AM | 27/12/2010 | Report Abuse
John Bonham should certainly be no1! Can't believe that you haven't included Mike Portnoy? He's in the Rock and Roll hall of fame purely for his drumming skills! Oh and where's Ginger Baker? :)
Posted by Tim at 7:31 AM | 27/12/2010 | Report Abuse
John Bonham should certainly be no1! Can't believe that you haven't included Mike Portnoy? He's in the Rock and Roll hall of fame purely for his drumming skills! Oh and where's Ginger Baker? :)
Posted by Tim at 7:33 AM | 27/12/2010 | Report Abuse
where's Animal the drummer on The Muppet Show???
Posted by sergio at 2:48 PM | 27/12/2010 | Report Abuse
What about Gavin Harrison from Porcupine Tree? He is definitively one of the best!
Posted by Mad at 5:59 PM | 27/12/2010 | Report Abuse
What about Gavin Harrison from Porcupine Tree? He is definitively one of the best!
Posted by Mad at 6:00 PM | 27/12/2010 | Report Abuse
Where in god's name is Harry Judd from McFly??
Posted by John Lanigan at 11:17 PM | 27/12/2010 | Report Abuse
Dom Howard
Posted by Jennifer at 2:51 AM | 28/12/2010 | Report Abuse
where is Ronnie Vannucci from The Killers?
he should so be no.1!
Posted by Hayley at 5:20 PM | 28/12/2010 | Report Abuse
what about ringo starr?
Posted by David Kenny at 8:53 PM | 28/12/2010 | Report Abuse
Dave grohl
Taylor Hawkins
Cindy Blackman
Posted by Pb at 9:24 AM | 29/12/2010 | Report Abuse
This list is f*cking joke (like many others), this magazine is going down to hell, it gets worst and worst everytime.
Posted by rick at 5:36 PM | 29/12/2010 | Report Abuse
This list is a joke
Posted by rick at 5:38 PM | 29/12/2010 | Report Abuse
carl palmer? bill bruford?
mah!
Posted by m.prina at 1:52 PM | 30/12/2010 | Report Abuse
Jimmy 'The Rev' Sullivan
Posted by Richard at 3:32 PM | 30/12/2010 | Report Abuse
Bullshit list. Joey Jordison better than Bonham -fuck off!
Posted by Balls at 11:35 PM | 30/12/2010 | Report Abuse
Bullshit list. Joey Jordison better than Bonham -fuck off!
Posted by Balls at 11:36 PM | 30/12/2010 | Report Abuse
No mention of Matt Cameron? Come on?! Technically accomplished, great musicality and feel, plus he's an absolute beast! Check out 'Slaves and Bulldozers' alone and tell me I'm wrong.
Posted by James Pell at 12:58 AM | 31/12/2010 | Report Abuse
Jimmy Chamberlain should probably be on this list.
Igor Cavalera and Danney Carey arent so bad either!
Posted by sean rafferty at 1:03 AM | 31/12/2010 | Report Abuse
Best Ever Drummers for me ( not just rock music I might add ) :
Gene Krupa
Ginger Baker
Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart ( Grateful Dead )
John Stevens
Robert Wyatt ( before his injury , of course )
Tony Williams
Jim Capaldi
Worst Ever would be Mickey Dolenz
Posted by Dr Richard Kimble at 9:55 AM | 31/12/2010 | Report Abuse
Dom Howard??????? I can't find him, but he is the best drummer!!:'((
Posted by Renata at 11:12 AM | 31/12/2010 | Report Abuse
Two guys who were "jazz" drummers but could play any music form: -
Tony Williams (Miles Davis's Drummer in the early 60's)
Billy Cobham (Mahavishnu Orchestra amonst others)
and what about Ginger Baker!
For the current crop of drummers Nathan Followill to me is the best around at the moment.
Posted by Chris Field at 1:16 PM | 31/12/2010 | Report Abuse
Congrats! You've managed to miss Buddy Rich, Vinnie Colaiuta, Carter Beauford and about 40 others in between - basically anyone that is a reference. Indeed, a joke.
Posted by Hugo at 6:32 PM | 31/12/2010 | Report Abuse
The only ones I agree with are Stewart Copeland and John Bonham. Even then John Bonham did what he did very well but he wasn't what you'd call subtle. And Keith Moon playing sounded like a drum kit being thrown down a flight of stairs! I'm amazed John Entwistle didn't shoot him he must have been a bass players nightmare.
Posted by Gareth at 4:02 PM | 01/01/2011 | Report Abuse
DAVE GROHL
Posted by er at 1:47 AM | 02/01/2011 | Report Abuse
1)Tony Williams is one the most influential drummers of the post bop era into modern drumming. 2)If you said Ringo Starr you are absolutely clueless to good drumming.
3) If Matt Helders gets a chance on here Dominic Howard should. 4) most importantly, there are hundreds of guys who are actually better than everyone here except they havent played in a huge band yet
Posted by Nate at 5:52 AM | 02/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Whoa! This list is a joke!
Dave Grohl?
Dominic Howard?? HELLLOOOO!
Posted by Rebecca at 12:51 PM | 02/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Come on guys, what about:
Carl Palmer
Phil Collins
Nick D'Virgilio
Omar Hakim
Bob Dalton
Posted by Alex Creevy at 8:38 PM | 02/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Come on guys, what about:
Carl Palmer
Phil Collins
Nick D'Virgilio
Omar Hakim
Bob Dalton
Posted by Alex Creevy at 8:44 PM | 02/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Hey what happened to
Larry mullen Jr of U2
and
Steve Morris of Joy Division, New Order, The Other Two and Bad lieutenant.
Posted by Linus Solanki at 6:24 PM | 03/01/2011 | Report Abuse
These polls are just a joke. No Matt Cameron or John Bonham not at number 1. What is next Axl Rose the greatest lead singer ever.
Posted by Michael at 6:42 PM | 03/01/2011 | Report Abuse
BRAD ELVIS.
Posted by kt at 1:56 AM | 04/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Where the hell is Cozy Powell.....you really are going down hill.....what was this.....a coffee break conversation with some editorial staff, that have no sense of rock history......get your act together for christs sake.
Posted by AlanW at 9:28 AM | 04/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Where the hell is Cozy Powell.....you really are going down hill.....what was this.....a coffee break conversation with some editorial staff, that have no sense of rock history......get your act together for christs sake.
Posted by AlanW at 9:29 AM | 04/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Danny Carey is far superior than the majority of these stickmen. Terrible list.
Posted by David Christian Jones at 2:27 PM | 04/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Bonham and Peart good stuff !! Where is Simon Phillips, Mickey Curry, Steve Smith and Nick Matzukis?
Posted by paul davies at 8:26 AM | 05/01/2011 | Report Abuse
virgil donati!!!!
Posted by bruce paul at 8:57 AM | 05/01/2011 | Report Abuse
joey is the only one i agree with! what about greenday? what about 30 seconds to mars? and blink 182! u guys missed out on some really good drummers!
Posted by Paulina kaczanowski at 11:22 AM | 05/01/2011 | Report Abuse
where the hell is kita? the former drummer of lordi.
Posted by navin ramsukh at 9:40 PM | 05/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Charlie Watts & Ringo Starr are conspicuous by their absence. Ok, not the greatest in terms of technical proficiency, but they provided a unique sound to their respective bands, as much as Bonham & Moon ever did.
Posted by Mike Frazer at 5:40 AM | 06/01/2011 | Report Abuse
jeff porcaro
mel gaynor
vinnie colaiuta
Dave Weckl
Posted by ivan at 9:27 AM | 06/01/2011 | Report Abuse
And what about Dominic Howard?I think that he is one of the best drummers our time...
Posted by Michaela at 10:04 PM | 06/01/2011 | Report Abuse
And what about Dominic Howard?I think that he is one of the best drummers our time...
Posted by Michaela at 10:05 PM | 06/01/2011 | Report Abuse
And what about Dominic Howard? I think that he is one of the best drummers of our time
Posted by mishalka at 10:06 PM | 06/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Ginger Baker (Cream)
Tony Thompson (Chic/Power Station)
Phil Collins (Genesis)
Meg White (White Stripes)... cmon, you gotta have a lady in there too!
Posted by John Sibley at 11:26 PM | 06/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Cozy Powell should be there
Posted by Rob at 11:48 AM | 07/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Stephen Morris of Joy Division and New Order
Posted by Ibiza at 12:22 PM | 07/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl... DAVE GROHL!!!
Where is he?! Should definitely have made the list...
Posted by Kate at 12:51 PM | 07/01/2011 | Report Abuse
EXCUSE ME !!!! but where o' where is the mighty Drummer GIGI ( PAUL GILMARTIN ) out of THE DANSE SOCIETY.......please include him and pout up the AMBITION video.....it is awesomness in itself !
Many, many thanx...AND....in case you didn't know THE DANSE SOCIETY are BACK with a NEW ALBUM out this Easter ( 2011 ) !!!
XXXXX
Posted by Ali Howells at 3:46 PM | 07/01/2011 | Report Abuse
EXCUSE ME !!!! but where o' where is the mighty Drummer GIGI ( PAUL GILMARTIN ) out of THE DANSE SOCIETY.......please include him and put up the AMBITION video.....it is awesomness in itself !
Many, many thanx...AND....in case you didn't know THE DANSE SOCIETY have refromed and are BACK with a NEW ALBUM out this Easter ( 2011 ) !!!
XXXXX
Posted by Ali Howells at 3:47 PM | 07/01/2011 | Report Abuse
erm Mike Portnoy..
Posted by ryan1 at 7:37 PM | 07/01/2011 | Report Abuse
What about Budgie!!!- the banshees/creatures
Posted by mick at 8:46 PM | 07/01/2011 | Report Abuse
What about Budgie!!!- the banshees/creatures
Posted by mick at 8:47 PM | 07/01/2011 | Report Abuse
No Gavin Harrison, no Mike Portnoy, no Dave Grohl, no Phil Collins? John Bonham at 6? Worst drummer ever - Meg White, no question.
Posted by Billy at 1:06 PM | 08/01/2011 | Report Abuse
And where are Pistol Allen, Benny Benjamin and anybody who ever played drums for Frank Zappa? Mo Tucker - you're havin a laugh.
Posted by Billy at 1:12 PM | 08/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Igor Cavalera, Max Weinberg (E Street Band), Nick Mason, Nick Menza, Danny Carey & Gene Krupa. Scott Rockenfield.
Posted by Beto Lanz at 4:32 PM | 08/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Igor Cavalera, Max Weinberg (E Street Band), Nick Mason, Nick Menza, Danny Carey & Gene Krupa. Scott Rockenfield.
Posted by Beto Lanz at 4:32 PM | 08/01/2011 | Report Abuse
This list is not complete without Lee Kerslake (Uriah Heep)
Posted by Carlos Pereda at 8:37 PM | 08/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Matt Helders and Joey Jordison in a top 10 drummers ever???????
Clearly, this top is completely wrong!
Posted by zumarraga at 9:45 PM | 08/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Matt Helders and Joey Jordison in a top 10 drummers ever???????
Clearly, this top is completely wrong!
Posted by zumarraga at 9:46 PM | 08/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Matt Helders and Joey Jordison in a top 10 drummers ever???????
Clearly, this top is completely wrong!
Posted by zumarraga at 9:46 PM | 08/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Matt Helders and Joey Jordison in a top 10 drummers ever???????
Clearly, this top is completely wrong!
Posted by zumarraga at 9:46 PM | 08/01/2011 | Report Abuse
donde esta Ringo Starr, Mike Portnoy.....faltan muchos aunque la lista es destacable
Posted by Herman at 11:00 PM | 08/01/2011 | Report Abuse
A list of top ten drummers with Bill Ward out of it is definitely useless. Or if you think that I'm being too soft, I'll say: BILL WARD MAY BE THE BEST HARD ROCK DRUMMER EVER, the fact that Joey Jordison is on the list instead is a bad joke. THIS SELECTION IS A TOTAL PIECE OF S__T.
Posted by Fernando at 2:15 PM | 09/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Where's Roger "Cutie Pie" Taylor (Queen)?
Posted by Sara at 6:27 PM | 09/01/2011 | Report Abuse
What a moronic list. No real musician, that is, more than just a drummer, could take this BS seriously. Yes, Bonham. Yes, ?uestlove. But Neil Peart? Keith Moon? How about Elvin Jones? Steve Gadd? Jim Keltner? Jack DeJohnette? No, you're impressed by playing solos at a 90 degree angle. You wankers. You ignorant, ape-brained wankers.
Posted by nate van til at 6:30 PM | 09/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Where's Dave Grohl @?
Posted by J at 6:33 PM | 09/01/2011 | Report Abuse
i respect some of the drummers here
but i can pick only from a pool of guys who played with Frank Zappa and make a much better list, id be surprised if half of them could even play the black page
Posted by Uncle Remus at 7:08 PM | 09/01/2011 | Report Abuse
What about Chris Daddy Dave!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Drew89 at 7:26 PM | 09/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Where is James Brown? For that matter, where is the Funky Drummer, Clyde?
Posted by Durbey E. Macon at 7:38 PM | 09/01/2011 | Report Abuse
This is mostly a list for non-musicians. There are so many drummers that could run circles around most on this list. Problem is, only musicians would recognize their names and not sell your mag...right?
Moe Tucker: "a pared-down approach that later inspired Bobby Gillespie-era Jesus And Mary Chain and, naturally, Meg White."
WHY "naturally" Meg White? Meg is not a "real" drummer and "naturally" simply because she's female? This is not 1950 here! Your mag is in a position to help end the stereotypes. Stop the sexist assumptions.
One last thing. Questlove is quirky and has value as someone the general public likes, but as a drummer he is over-rated due to his high visibility perch on Jimmy Fallon. He's cool, but not one of the greatest drummer by far.
Posted by SB at 7:57 PM | 09/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Portnoy of Dream Theater, Carey from Tool and Grohl form Nirvana and TCV...
Posted by Beltox at 10:05 PM | 09/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Where is Jimmy 'The Rev' Sullivan??
Posted by Paul at 11:27 PM | 09/01/2011 | Report Abuse
tre cool should definatley be on this list
Posted by conor at 12:12 AM | 10/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Tony Allen fer sure
Posted by jubt at 3:33 AM | 10/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Hay wheres Sexy & awsome Larry MUllen Jr from u2?
Posted by me at 1:33 PM | 10/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Where are:
Ginger Baker
Bill Bruford
Dave Lombardo
Igor Cavalera?
Posted by Eddy Roma at 3:04 PM | 10/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Por supuesto falto yo en esa lista Omar Hakin y Ry Cooper es muy buen bateria y percusionista
Posted by Omar at 5:49 PM | 10/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Por supuesto falto yo en esa lista Omar Hakin y Ry Cooper es muy buen bateria y percusionista
Posted by Omar at 5:51 PM | 10/01/2011 | Report Abuse
The Rev
Dominic Howard
Mike Portnoy
These should definetly have made the list
Posted by Teodor at 6:11 PM | 10/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Where on Earth is Dominic Howard?!
And Bob Bryar?
Yeah ok Bob isn't in MCR anymore, but he was still pretty epic.
Still, Keith Moon definitely deserved to be #1.
Although, why wasn't Bonzo higher?!
T'is a sham.
Posted by Hannah at 7:27 PM | 10/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Where on Earth is Dominic Howard?!
And Bob Bryar?
Yeah ok Bob isn't in MCR anymore, but he was still pretty epic.
Still, Keith Moon definitely deserved to be #1.
Although, why wasn't Bonzo higher?!
T'is a sham.
Posted by Hannah at 7:28 PM | 10/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Where on Earth is Dominic Howard?!
And Bob Bryar?
Yeah ok Bob isn't in MCR anymore, but he was still pretty epic.
Still, Keith Moon definitely deserved to be #1.
Although, why wasn't Bonzo higher?!
T'is a sham.
Posted by Hannah at 7:28 PM | 10/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Where on Earth is Dominic Howard?!
And Bob Bryar?
Yeah ok Bob isn't in MCR anymore, but he was still pretty epic.
Still, Keith Moon definitely deserved to be #1.
Although, why wasn't Bonzo higher?!
T'is a sham.
Posted by Hannah at 7:29 PM | 10/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Tony Allen?
Posted by ANDRES at 3:34 AM | 11/01/2011 | Report Abuse
And what about
Ginger Baker
Mitch Mitchell
Bill Bruford
Dave Lombardo
Igor Cavalera?
Posted by Eddy Roma at 7:45 PM | 11/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Mitch Mitchell
Posted by Eddy Roma at 7:46 PM | 11/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Wow, you missed Gavin Harrison of Porcupine Tree. Neil Peart thinks he's amazing, and I do too. :-)
Posted by Craw at 11:19 PM | 11/01/2011 | Report Abuse
ZACH HILL. It's a shame you left him out of this list. A nr. 1 for sure.
Posted by Henrik at 8:16 AM | 12/01/2011 | Report Abuse
No
Zach Hill,
Brian Chippendale
but especially: Yoshida Tatsuya
Also, John Bradbury ... Topper Headon?
What's the point of this list? It's ill investigated and cliché.
Posted by Sam Page at 9:42 AM | 12/01/2011 | Report Abuse
rubbish list keith moon and john bonham yes but the rest of them? are they any better than ginger baker,jack irons,jimmy chamberlain,dave grohl or brad wilk and no buddy rich either,very poor Q mag very poor
Posted by Dave thompson at 11:50 AM | 12/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Stephen Morris of Joy Division.
Posted by Lasky at 6:44 PM | 12/01/2011 | Report Abuse
ANIMAL FROM THE MUPPETS
Posted by GAz at 9:03 PM | 12/01/2011 | Report Abuse
ANIMAL FROM THE MUPPETS
Posted by GAz at 9:03 PM | 12/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Charlie Watts....Drum On ....P.
Posted by Patrick McClure at 1:53 AM | 13/01/2011 | Report Abuse
John Molo. Surely someone has heard this guy play; he complements anyone he plays behind--Bruce Hornsby, Phil Lesh, The Other Ones, et al. Mickey Hart loves him. And, yes, methinks Ringo, Charlie Watts and Levon Helm deserve a mention; they're so clean, never flashy.
Posted by The Bisbee Kid at 2:10 AM | 13/01/2011 | Report Abuse
John Molo. Surely someone has heard this guy play; he complements anyone he plays behind--Bruce Hornsby, Phil Lesh, The Other Ones, et al. Mickey Hart loves him. And, yes, methinks Ringo, Charlie Watts and Levon Helm deserve a mention; they're so clean, never flashy.
Posted by The Bisbee Kid at 2:11 AM | 13/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Lars Ulrich?
Dave Grohl?
Larry Mullen Jr?
And Steven Adler - granted he's a drugged up fuck up and couldn't drum his way out of a wet paper bag today. However on Appetite he was unbelievable
Posted by e-roll at 1:00 PM | 13/01/2011 | Report Abuse
+ Mike Portnoy + Jon Hiseman + Ian Paice + Terry Bozzio + Chad Wackerman + Ginger Baker + Bill Bruford + Carl Palmer + Billy Cobham + ...
Posted by Patvyn at 8:05 PM | 13/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Danny Carey from Tool is the greatest living drummer! If you don't agree then you've not heard of him have you?
Posted by Reg Pep at 4:35 PM | 15/01/2011 | Report Abuse
This is just my opinion but I think Neal Peart should have been at #1. But never mind. #3 is very good also.
Posted by Liam Stewart at 7:21 PM | 15/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Where the fuck is dave grohl\??????
Posted by Lisa at 8:27 PM | 15/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Missing from the top ten best drummers: Mike Portnoy and Gavin Harrison
Honorable mention for worst drummer: Charlie Watts.
Posted by Gisabun at 9:54 PM | 15/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Steve White - Ex Weller, Style Council, Amazing
Posted by Andy at 10:17 PM | 15/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Not a bad list...but with a glaring omission of DAVE GROHL!
Posted by Karen at 5:54 PM | 16/01/2011 | Report Abuse
What about Chuck Biscuits - played with everyone from DOA to Black Flag to the Chili Peppers. This list very Anglo-centric - Gene Krupa - Buddy Rich - both should be there - the Artic Minkey's cat? A mere youth. How about kevin Cey from Skinny Puppy?
Posted by alanc at 11:43 PM | 16/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Neil Peart has gotta be number one.
Posted by RK at 4:09 AM | 17/01/2011 | Report Abuse
i am the top drummer
Posted by anthony turner at 1:14 PM | 17/01/2011 | Report Abuse
This is the biggest BS ever. How about Jaki Liebezeit from Can? Or Mitch Mitchell for crying out loud. Neil Pert is technically great but he has no soul. And Copeland? That guy is solid but the BEST? Jerry Marotta is just as good if not better. And Dave Grohl is the best drummer I have ever seen live so he has to be in there.
Posted by drumminator at 1:19 AM | 18/01/2011 | Report Abuse
This is the biggest BS ever. How about Jaki Liebezeit from Can? Or Mitch Mitchell for crying out loud. Neil Pert is technically great but he has no soul. And Copeland? That guy is solid but the BEST? Jerry Marotta is just as good if not better. And Dave Grohl is the best drummer I have ever seen live so he has to be in there.
Posted by drumminator at 1:21 AM | 18/01/2011 | Report Abuse
The usual pile of donkey spunk from Q. Youre depth of knowledge is pitiful. Matt Helders? Jesus!
Your magazine is an authority on one thing - shit on toast!
Posted by Joe Buck at 3:03 PM | 18/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Have you ever heard of Earl Palmer?
Posted by Ratso Rizzo at 3:07 PM | 18/01/2011 | Report Abuse
I`m not a drummer, but I like to think that Mr Brian Downey from Thin Lizzy should have been mentioned here...
Posted by Tom C at 6:55 PM | 18/01/2011 | Report Abuse
CARTER BEAUFORD!!
Posted by dan at 8:14 AM | 19/01/2011 | Report Abuse
CARTER BEAUFORD!!
Posted by dan at 8:15 AM | 19/01/2011 | Report Abuse
It was quite a poor list. Most of the serious omissions have been covered. I'd add Terry 'Ted' Bozio (for actually being the closest thing to Animal from the Muppets and for playing in his underpants) and Carmine Appice (for also being that rare thing a great backing vocalist; 'Superstition' Beck, Bogart and Appice, and 'You keep me hanging on' Vanilla Fudge.
Posted by Paul L at 2:44 PM | 19/01/2011 | Report Abuse
you dont know a thing about greath drumming, becaue you dont support metal... worlds best drummer is george kollias. he is the fastest and most progressive drummer of all time.
derek roddy is second and Tim Yeung is third
Posted by toni namikaze at 9:53 PM | 20/01/2011 | Report Abuse
errrrrr...HELLO!? Dave Grohl is BY FAR the best drummer!! Get it sorted Q!!!!
Posted by Keeley Hannah Lawton at 2:39 AM | 21/01/2011 | Report Abuse
errrrrr...HELLO!? Dave Grohl is BY FAR the best drummer!! Get it sorted Q!!!!
Posted by Keeley Hannah Lawton at 2:40 AM | 21/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Errrrr...HELLO!??? Dave Grohl is THE best drummer BY FAR!!! Sort it the frick out Q!!
Posted by Keeley Hannah Lawton at 2:43 AM | 21/01/2011 | Report Abuse
agree on moonie, bonzo, copeland and peart
conspicuous by his absence is micky hart, but i guess people tend to think of him more as a percussionist than a drummer...
but then again, you could say that about copeland too.
in all candor, i am not familiar with the other drummers, but i'd give honorable mentions to levon helm and don henley, not for drumming. levon's talent is his unmistakable voice, and don is an excellent songwriter.
Posted by czarpaulibus at 4:21 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Have you been hiding in a cave or something for the past 50+ years? Everybody knows that the greatest drummer of all time is Ginger Baker. He was a jazz drummer who could do blues, rock, funk, R&B or anything. Just listen to him for ten minutes. Plus he could still out drum anyone a third of his age today. He traveled all over Africa and learned every different style. He has no peer!!
Posted by Mike Butler at 4:21 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Have you been hiding in a cave or something for the past 50+ years? Everybody knows that the greatest drummer of all time is Ginger Baker. He was a jazz drummer who could do blues, rock, funk, R&B or anything. Just listen to him for ten minutes. Plus he could still out drum anyone a third of his age today. He traveled all over Africa and learned every different style. He has no peer!!
Posted by Mike Butler at 4:22 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Danny Carey should be in top 5, and neal pert should be #1..not to take away from keith moon but imo it's Pert, Carey, Moon..and the rest i could care less
Posted by marlin at 4:23 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
yep, i overlooked ginger baker. and animal. good calls.
krupa and buddy rich are jazz and big band drummers. great, but not known for rock and roll. although buddy's band did do a great horn version of Norwegian Wood.
kreutzman, charlie watts and ringo ...
competent men, but more artisans than artists. ringo and charlie are noteworthy for the band they are from, not so much their actual skill. and bill k. pales in comparison to micky hart .
charlie watts... gotta give him extra points for cool. watching him and wyman roll their eyes at mick struttin' like a chicken in the video for "Start Me Up" priceless
worst drummer is NOT micky dolenz, ironically, it's gotta be pete best.
moonie as number one... makes up for a lot of other errors and omissions. there has never been another drummer with his energy and showmanship, and few who could rival him in talent. not just a drummer, not just a rock drummer, but an honest to God ROCK STAR!
Posted by czarpaulibus at 4:36 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
and Ian Paice ?
Posted by jjg at 4:48 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Buddy Rich-jazz virtuoso
Eric Singer-gave KISS musical credibility, makes any band he plays in better
Posted by Jonathan Stone at 4:48 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
NO QUE TRUCHO DONDE ESTA LARS ULRICH???
Posted by LUCAZZ100 at 4:58 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
NO QUE TRUCHO DONDE ESTA LARS ULRICH???
Posted by LUCAZZ100 at 4:59 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Where is Carl Palmer, and Ginger Baker???? How soon we forget!
Posted by Doug Olah at 5:14 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Zak Starkey (todays WHO)
Ian Paice ( Deep Purple)
Jerry Shirley ( Humble Pie)
Ginger Baker (Cream)
Mitch Mitchell ( Hendrix Experience)
Alan White (Yes)
Bill Bruford (Yes)
Max Weinberg ( Springsteen)
Posted by Paul Di Piazza at 5:20 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Zak Starkey (todays WHO)
Ian Paice ( Deep Purple)
Jerry Shirley ( Humble Pie)
Ginger Baker (Cream)
Mitch Mitchell ( Hendrix Experience)
Alan White (Yes)
Bill Bruford (Yes)
Max Weinberg ( Springsteen)
Posted by Paul Di Piazza at 5:20 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Zak Starkey (todays WHO)
Ian Paice ( Deep Purple)
Jerry Shirley ( Humble Pie)
Ginger Baker (Cream)
Mitch Mitchell ( Hendrix Experience)
Alan White (Yes)
Bill Bruford (Yes)
Max Weinberg ( Springsteen)
Posted by Paul Di Piazza at 5:21 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Zak Starkey (todays WHO)
Ian Paice ( Deep Purple)
Jerry Shirley ( Humble Pie)
Ginger Baker (Cream)
Mitch Mitchell ( Hendrix Experience)
Alan White (Yes)
Bill Bruford (Yes)
Max Weinberg ( Springsteen)
Posted by Paul Di Piazza at 5:22 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
holy crap way too many posts I knew there was something wrong sorry folks not intentional.
Posted by Paul Di Piazza at 5:28 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Ginger Baker Ian Paice Mike Portnoy Cozy Powell Bill Brufford Carl Palmer Lee Kerslake Buddy Rich
Posted by Manolo at 5:30 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
where's alex van halen
Posted by oodlehead at 5:31 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Moon inspired me to start playing drums and millions of other people i'm sure! gotta love his crazy drumming antics and his whole rock and roll lifestyle!!! always gonna love him...But...when it comes to modern drummers, Chris Coleman surley has to be the best!!!! Unbelievable talent!! Check him out on You Tube if you haven't already. He'll make you dizzy with disbelief of what is capable on the drums!!! Check out Jimmy Kadesch whilst your there too!! Another amazing drummer thats set to become another drum legend!!!
Posted by Paul Harley at 5:49 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
>Ctrl+F Nicko McBrain
>Phrase not found
0/10 list. Though you did get Keith Moon right.
Posted by Matt at 5:49 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Nice list, but Phil Collins deserves a mention from his days with Genesis...probably the best drummer/vocalist combo.
Posted by Wayne Hart at 5:53 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Nice list, but Phil Collins deserves a mention from his days with Genesis...probably the best drummer/vocalist combo.
Posted by Wayne Hart at 5:54 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Dom Howard? Ginger Baker? Ringo Starr???
This list is bullshit. John Bonham should have at least cracked the top three.
Posted by youdontknowme at 5:54 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
seems like every one miss Alex Van Halen
Posted by brian at 5:57 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
NEIL PEART IS #1 DISREGARD THE ABOVE VIEW!!!
Posted by DALE at 5:57 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
NEIL PEART IS #1 DISREGARD THE ABOVE VIEW!!!
Posted by DALE at 5:57 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Moon inspired me to start playing drums and millions of other people i'm sure! gotta love his crazy drumming antics and his whole rock and roll lifestyle!!! always gonna love him...But...when it comes to modern drummers, Chris Coleman surley has to be the best!!!! Unbelievable talent!! Check him out on You Tube if you haven't already. He'll make you dizzy with disbelief of what is capable on the drums!!! Check out Jimmy Kadesch whilst your there too!! Another amazing drummer thats set to become another drum legend!!!
Posted by Paul Harley at 5:57 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
NEIL PEART IS #1 DISREGARD THE ABOVE VIEW!!!
Posted by DALE at 5:58 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
NEIL PEART IS #1 DISREGARD THE ABOVE VIEW!!!
Posted by DALE at 5:59 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
I do agree this list is pretty jacked up with a few of the names in it and the order they are in. In my opinion, Keith Moon is definitely by far the best drummer of all-time. However, I think John Bonham is a close second and Neil Peart slides into the #3 slot. Either way, Loonie Moonie FTW!! He is the best who ever did it!
Posted by Mike Krasienko at 5:59 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Moon inspired me to start playing drums and millions of other people i'm sure! gotta love his crazy drumming antics and his whole rock and roll lifestyle!!! always gonna love him...But...when it comes to modern drummers, Chris Coleman surley has to be the best!!!! Unbelievable talent!! Check him out on You Tube if you haven't already. He'll make you dizzy with disbelief of what is capable on the drums!!! Check out Jimmy Kadesch whilst your there too!! Another amazing drummer thats set to become another drum legend!!!
Posted by Paul Harley at 6:03 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
bonham should be #1.dave lombardo,brann dailor,john boecklin,ian paice,mario duplantier,chris adler,chuck biscuits,bill ward,terry bozzio,nico mcbrain,jean-paul gaster.keith moon & stuart copeland, in the mix.10 is far too lean for a best of
Posted by russ bucholtz at 6:05 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Nice list, but Phil Collins deserves a mention from his days with Genesis...probably the best drummer/vocalist combo.
Posted by Wayne Hart at 6:06 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Wow, Tommy Lee as worst? No way in hell. Plus, the late and great Reverend Tholomew Plague / Jimmy Sullivan should be on this list as well! Not to mention quite a few others!
Posted by Vandalia at 6:06 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
DISREGARD THE ABOVE RATING WE MADE A MISTAKE!
NEIL PEART IS #1
JOHN BONHAM WAS ZEPPEILIN'S BALLS
TOMMY LEE ABSOLUTELY SUCKS
KEITH MOON WAS CHALLANGED
Posted by DALE at 6:12 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Where the fuck are Ginger Baker, Mitch Mitchell, Travis Barker and Blake Richardson? Also Bonham should be #1 hands down.
Posted by Emmet at 6:16 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Bonzo at 6 and no Ginger Baker this list sucks
Posted by josh east at 6:18 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Bonzo at 6 and no Ginger Baker this list sucks
Posted by josh east at 6:19 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Moe Tucker? Seriously, MOE TUCKER? Possibly the worst drummer in the history of music. This list is idiotic.
Posted by Jeebus Christ! Do you have ears? at 6:22 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Moe Tucker? Seriously, MOE TUCKER? Possibly the worst drummer in the history of music. This list is idiotic.
Posted by Jeebus Christ! Do you have ears? at 6:22 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Danny Carrey
Josh Freese
And Them Crooked Vultures reminds us that Dave Grohl is an animal.
Also, John Bonham at #6?
Posted by Hamlett at 6:30 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
you are all mad the greatest drummer ever to grace this planet has to be buddy rich......the bloke wrote the book on how its done!
Posted by supersean at 6:41 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Don't forget stephen morris of Joy Division and New Order, and especially David Grohl
Posted by William Ballas at 6:44 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Jaki Liebezeit from Can and Ginger Baker. Honourable mention to Phil Collins (his work with Eno and Brand X was stunning.)
Posted by Matt at 6:45 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
stephen morris of joy division and new order
Posted by william ballas at 6:46 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Making a top 10 list of drummers makes about as much sense as making a list of "the top 10 bricks in the Great Wall Of China."
Posted by Rob at 6:49 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
also don't forget mike bordin of faith no more
Posted by william ballas at 6:58 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Spot on with No 1, Moon is an absolute inspiration and is still a breath of fresh air after all these years. But where is Ginger Baker and match Mitchell?
Posted by Rod Munch at 7:02 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Mitch Mitchell I meant!!!...... plus, Tommy Lee as the worst made me laugh!!! He was always popular but should never feature in any 'best drummer' list!
Posted by Rod Munch at 7:08 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
R u kidding me? Where is Mr Bill Bruford of Yes and King Crimson fame? Not to mention his very illustrious solo work. He is number 1, in my book. Then Moon, then Peart and then Bonham.
Posted by Roger at 7:09 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Keith is number 1, no contest there, but were the hell is Ginger Baker? Bonham should be 2nd...
Posted by scott graham at 7:19 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
No Ginger baker? And what about Dave grohl? John bonham should of been higher up the list too.
Posted by Jimmy Boyle at 7:25 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
always said keith moon was the best. love i can see for miles where if you just focus in on the drums you hear how he could kick ass but still not overpower.
Posted by bob seneff at 7:26 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Dave Grohl, Jerry Shirley, and Rick Buckler, Kenny Jones, where are these great drummers in yr poll, Q? C'mon...
Posted by scott graham at 7:30 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
hahaha where do i start,mike mangini,bill bruford,mike portnoy,terry bozzio,vinnie caluetta,just a few
Posted by sean smith at 7:32 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
hahaha where do i start,mike mangini,bill bruford,mike portnoy,terry bozzio,vinnie caluetta,just a few
Posted by sean smith at 7:32 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Why do people continue to try to make lists like this?
Posted by MrNiceGuy at 7:36 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Ginger Baker from Cream... he's amazing!
Posted by abby at 7:38 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Obviously this list was not made by drummers. I doubt it was even made by musicians.
Here is how it should have gone(great jazz drummers aside):
1. Keith Moon
2. John Bonham
3. Mitch Mitchell
4. Neil Peart
5. Ginger Baker
6. Steve Gadd
7. Terry Bozzio
8. Dave Weckl
9. Vinnie Colaiuta
10. Mike Portnoy
Posted by David at 7:40 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
I almost cried when i saw my hero John Bonham so high up, truly deserved at least second place. Robert is right, there will never be another Bonzo. RIP
Posted by Bryan at 7:41 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
IAN PAICE !! The best drummer ever !! Specialist "ducking" !!! One hand-drummer !!! 2 feet-drummer !!!
Posted by smaele at 7:45 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Keith Moon is far and away the greatest drummer of all time. He should be #1 on any list. He set the standard by bringing drummers to the forefront of the band to get more attention. No one could play a song like him. He puts all other drummers to shame with his talent. Only drummer close is Bonham.
Posted by AC at 7:55 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Keith Moon is far and away the greatest drummer of all time. He should be #1 on any list. He set the standard by bringing drummers to the forefront of the band to get more attention. No one could play a song like him. He puts all other drummers to shame with his talent. Only drummer close is Bonham.
Posted by AC at 7:56 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Where are? COZY POWELL AND IAN PAICE. Sorry but I don't like this list. Only Keith Moon and Stewart Copeland.
Posted by Lou "Blou" Garcia at 7:59 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Neil Smith (Alice Cooper)
Ringo
Posted by Coder at 8:18 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Where are:
Carl Plamer
Mick Fleetwood
Ginger Baker
Cozy Powell
Phil Collins
........on this list???
Posted by Basil Athens at 8:57 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Where are:
Carl Plamer
Mick Fleetwood
Ginger Baker
Cozy Powell
Phil Collins
........on this list???
Posted by Basil Athens at 8:57 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
I'm reading these comments and laughing at some of you people. 30 Seconds To Mars? Green Day? Travis Barker? Ringo Starr? Come on. Just because your favorite band didn't make it on the list doesn't mean it's 'fucking horrible' etc.
Posted by Michael Q at 9:28 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Carl Palmer needs to be on this list
Posted by Mike Zim at 9:30 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Dave Abbruzzese formerly of Pearl Jam
Posted by Sandy at 9:55 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
You did Mr. Moon a disservice by putting a video of him miming to track...show something from 69 to 72 in concert!!!
Posted by Freshante at 11:05 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
I agree with the top 2. would have thought Ginger Baker (cream) and Rob Hirst (midnight Oil) stiff not to be top ten though.
Posted by dave rasmus at 11:17 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
I agree with the top 2. would have thought Ginger Baker (cream) and Rob Hirst (midnight Oil) stiff not to be top ten though.
Posted by dave rasmus at 11:17 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
I agree with the top 2. would have thought Ginger Baker (cream) and Rob Hirst (midnight Oil) stiff not to be top ten though.
Posted by dave rasmus at 11:17 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
I agree with the top 2. would have thought Ginger Baker (cream) and Rob Hirst (midnight Oil) stiff not to be top ten though.
Posted by dave rasmus at 11:17 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
PHILIP COLLINS
GENESIS
Posted by nicola at 11:28 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Forgot Ginger Baker - the original inspiration behind many of the drummers named. But Moon is the right choice for number 1!
Posted by Joe Davies at 11:32 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
fuck i cant believe after scrolling through a zillion opinions i give the only mention of Rob Hirst......what doesnt any fucker remember Midnight Oil.....i was never a Peter Garret fan but Hirsty was brilliant
Posted by dave rasmus at 11:35 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
What about Matt Cameron. Pearl Jam Soundgarden
Posted by dave at 11:36 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Rob Hirst from Midnight Oil and more recently Physco Surf band The Break is a fair contender for this title. If ever a movie of Moonies life is made Rob Hirst is the man to play the part.
Posted by richard ryan at 11:43 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Karen Carpenter
Posted by Rafe Hernandez at 11:48 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Have to agree with sooo many of th' previous posts.. one you all seem to ignore, and time keeper for arguably the biggest band of all time.. CHARLEY WATTS
Posted by Richard at 11:59 PM | 22/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Neil Pert should be two, I agree 100% on Keith Moon. The others don't have a snow balls chance in hell.
Posted by Keith at 12:15 AM | 23/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Was this list created by people who hate drums? Jazz
Posted by steve urban at 12:28 AM | 23/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Was this created by deaf people? Jazz was completely ignored. And where is Charlie watts? Mitch Mitchell? Ginger Baker?
Posted by steve urban at 12:36 AM | 23/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Alan `reni` wren is the greatest sticksman in the last 30years fact from me!!! :)
Posted by dan at 12:39 AM | 23/01/2011 | Report Abuse
hey sorry yea their all great but does anyone remember MICK TUCKER of THE SWEET with his solo MAN WITH THE GOLDEN ARM he should be NO1 for that alone!!
Posted by mr mark sinclair at 12:42 AM | 23/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Curious 2 of the 3 top rock drummers of all time, Mitch Mitchel & Ginger Baker are omitted. But you got John Bonham right!!! I would have put Nigel Olsson on there before many that you have suggested...Weird List to be sure!!
Posted by Al at 12:44 AM | 23/01/2011 | Report Abuse
1. keith moon
2. neil peart
3. dave lombardo
4. joe jordison
5. mike portnoy
6. CLIVE BURR (IRON MAIDEN)
7. Ian Paice
8. Lars ulrich
9. charlie Benante (Anthrax)
10. John Bonham
Posted by giggsy moon at 12:59 AM | 23/01/2011 | Report Abuse
1. keith moon
2. neil peart
3. dave lombardo
4. joe jordison
5. mike portnoy
6. CLIVE BURR (IRON MAIDEN)
7. Ian Paice
8. Lars ulrich
9. charlie Benante (Anthrax)
10. John Bonham
Posted by ricky giggsy at 1:01 AM | 23/01/2011 | Report Abuse
I really like the style and clean drumming of Barry Kerch. What about Sheila E.? Are women exempt from this list?
Posted by Janet at 1:09 AM | 23/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Matt Cameron (Pearl Jam, Soundgarden say hi!
Posted by Stevo at 1:11 AM | 23/01/2011 | Report Abuse
This list is ludicrous!
Hello?! What about:
Phil Collins (Genesis)
Roger Taylor (Queen)
Billy Cobham (Mahavishnu Orch)
Buddy Rich
Joe Russo (Furthur & others)
Ringo Starr (guess who)
Vinnie Colaiuta (Jeff Beck)
and on and on...
There are at least a thousand drummers who are better than half of those in this "list"...
Posted by Steve Carson at 1:30 AM | 23/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Ray Luzier, Danny Carey, Mike Portnoy, Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa
Posted by Dave Munro at 2:05 AM | 23/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Mike Portnoy, the drummer with the most awards in the past 20 years didn't make the list? say it ins't so
Posted by kevin starkey at 2:12 AM | 23/01/2011 | Report Abuse
What about Jim McCarty? Still going strong with the Yardbirds!!!
Posted by Donna Hall at 2:28 AM | 23/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Brian Bennett the Shadows drummer has been at the top for over 50 years and is still one of the best (in brilliant form with Cliff and the Shadows here in Brisbane 11 months ago), along with being a successful composer and producer.
Posted by John Diamond at 2:51 AM | 23/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Brian Bennett the Shadows drummer has been at the top for over 50 years and is still one of the best (in brilliant form with Cliff and the Shadows here in Brisbane 11 months ago), along with being a successful composer and producer.
Posted by John Diamond at 2:52 AM | 23/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Brian Bennett the Shadows drummer has been at the top for over 50 years and is still one of the best (in brilliant form with Cliff and the Shadows here in Brisbane 11 months ago), along with being a successful composer and producer.
Posted by John Diamond at 2:52 AM | 23/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Brian Bennett the Shadows drummer has been at the top for over 50 years and is still one of the best (in brilliant form with Cliff and the Shadows here in Brisbane 11 months ago), along with being a successful composer and producer.
Posted by John Diamond at 2:52 AM | 23/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Also, agree Ginger Baker should be there.
Posted by John Diamond at 2:56 AM | 23/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Buddy Rich
Travis Barker
Posted by TWac at 3:11 AM | 23/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Buddy rich? He influeunced neil peart and neil peart would agree that buddy rich is a much better drummer then him and most of the drummers on this list
Posted by Blackened4ever at 4:22 AM | 23/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Buddy rich? He influeunced neil peart and neil peart would agree that buddy rich is a much better drummer then him and most of the drummers on this list
Posted by Blackened4ever at 4:23 AM | 23/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Lars Ulrich? He's not in the top ten. Seriuosly?
Posted by Dave Brennan at 4:40 AM | 23/01/2011 | Report Abuse
moon, bonham and peart????Of course!!! But no Bill Bruford, Ginger Baker, Jimmy Chamberlin and Carl Palmer??? GTFO!
And Stewart Copeland?? Really?? Has he ever done that wasn't done better and before by Bruford?.
Posted by elephantintheroom at 5:26 AM | 23/01/2011 | Report Abuse
I agree with Keith Moon and Tommy Lee. The rest of the list is trash. Watching some of these drum videos - makes Blue Man Group look good.
How about, Buddy Rich, Elvin Jones, Cozy Powell, Billy Cobham and the drummer from Hooper Village Blackout? Actually, from what I see on the list, Animal from the Muppets should be a strong 9 or 10.
Posted by papa vinnie at 5:26 AM | 23/01/2011 | Report Abuse
I agree with Keith Moon and Tommy Lee. The rest of the list is trash. Watching some of these drum videos - makes Blue Man Group look good.
How about, Buddy Rich, Elvin Jones, Cozy Powell, Billy Cobham and the drummer from Hooper Village Blackout? Actually, from what I see on the list, Animal from the Muppets should be a strong 9 or 10.
Posted by papa vinnie at 5:27 AM | 23/01/2011 | Report Abuse
I agree with Keith Moon and Tommy Lee. The rest of the list is trash. Watching some of these drum videos - makes Blue Man Group look good.
How about, Buddy Rich, Elvin Jones, Cozy Powell, Billy Cobham and the drummer from Hooper Village Blackout? Actually, from what I see on the list, Animal from the Muppets should be a strong 9 or 10.
Posted by papa vinnie at 5:29 AM | 23/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Buddy rich? He influeunced neil peart and neil peart would agree that buddy rich is a much better drummer then him and most of the drummers on this list
Posted by Blackened4ever at 5:33 AM | 23/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Curious 2 of the 3 top rock drummers of all time, Mitch Mitchel & Ginger Baker are omitted. But you got John Bonham right!!! I would have put Nigel Olsson on there before many that you have suggested...Weird List to be sure!!
Posted by Al at 5:36 AM | 23/01/2011 | Report Abuse
thats a bs of a list
Posted by joe s at 7:18 AM | 23/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Buddy Rich
Dave Mattacks
Terry Bozzio
Bill Lordan
Chad Wackerman
Keith Gotheridge
John French
Martyn Jones
Posted by Andrew Thomas at 9:03 AM | 23/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Buddy Rich
Dave Mattacks
Terry Bozzio
Bill Lordan
Chad Wackerman
Keith Gotheridge
John French
Martyn Jones
Posted by Andrew Thomas at 9:03 AM | 23/01/2011 | Report Abuse
I saw Keith Moon seven times live. NO ONE has EVER built a backbeat like this man. These days rock thumping is very good but nothing like a drummer who just never quit fitting in to every moment of the song including the softest to the most violent moments of a song. Rock on Keith.
And to all of todays drummers!!!
Posted by David Anderson at 9:07 AM | 23/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Did you forget about Bill Ward. Power precision and inovation.
Posted by Clive Burns at 9:09 AM | 23/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Ok, I agree with Moon being at the top - the man was talented at fuq. But where is MIKE PORTNOY???
Posted by Octavarium~ at 9:17 AM | 23/01/2011 | Report Abuse
John Bonham 6th? That's ridiculous and not having Carl Palmer on the list at all is crazy.
Posted by Mike at 9:37 AM | 23/01/2011 | Report Abuse
where is steve gadd , zak starkey. kenny jones sheila e i mean matt helders your havin a laugh !!!!
Posted by davy martin at 11:16 AM | 23/01/2011 | Report Abuse
All very good, but you've missed out Jaki Liebezeit of Can. Not only technically brilliant but a huge influence on (especially British) alternative rock, ambient and electronica, from Eno and PiL up to the Stone Roses.
Along with Klaus Dinger of Neu!, Liebezeit inspired a generation of musicians to free themselves from rock's straight-jacket.
There's not much video of him playing (which is possibly why he's not in the list), but watch Paper House on YouTube as he kicks off at about 3.30; or listen to his breathtaking beats on Splash.
Posted by Patrick Neylan at 12:56 PM | 23/01/2011 | Report Abuse
where's dominic howard??? he should definitely be included in there! :(
Posted by lucy at 1:19 PM | 23/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Zak Starkey for second best, he played with the who on tour, saw them in glasgow, he was brilliant
Posted by Deek at 8:38 PM | 23/01/2011 | Report Abuse
whoever made this list is a retarded faggot and doesnt know anything about drums
Posted by jblack at 4:59 AM | 24/01/2011 | Report Abuse
I agree, Danny Carey needs to be on this list.
Posted by Duncan at 6:27 AM | 24/01/2011 | Report Abuse
"I'm sorry, but the best drummer (I think so...) was,( is ) Clive Bunker... the 1st JethroTull'drum- mer... I still like him, in This Was". Bye Paolo Falcucci, Pisa, Italy.
Posted by Paolo Falcucci at 9:37 AM | 24/01/2011 | Report Abuse
What about. Chris Adler, Roy Mayorga and Mike Portnoy? Your list sucks! Joey at no. 5 whats up with that?
Posted by Rikus Maritz at 10:04 AM | 24/01/2011 | Report Abuse
What about. Chris Adler, Roy Mayorga and Mike Portnoy? Your list sucks! Joey at no. 5 whats up with that?
Posted by Rikus Maritz at 10:04 AM | 24/01/2011 | Report Abuse
What about. Chris Adler, Roy Mayorga and Mike Portnoy? Your list sucks! Joey at no. 5 whats up with that?
Posted by Rikus Maritz at 10:05 AM | 24/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Where's Rick Allen (Def Leppard), Roger Taylor (Queen), Phil Collins????????????????????
Posted by Leon at 10:26 AM | 24/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Caroline Corr of The Corrs is the best drummer EVER!!!
Posted by Tharina at 10:47 AM | 24/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Caroline Corr of The Corrs is the best drummer EVER!!!
Posted by Tharina at 10:48 AM | 24/01/2011 | Report Abuse
travis barkerrrrrr!! how is he not on that list?!
Posted by mieke at 11:49 AM | 24/01/2011 | Report Abuse
1. Jeff Porcaro
2. Steve Ferrone.
3. Phil Collins.
4. David Derge.
5. Antonio Sanchez.
6. Paul Wertico.
7. Omar Hakim
8. Josh Freese.
9. Caroline Corr.
10. Stewart Copeland.
And so concludes my selective indulgence!
Posted by K Jennings at 5:11 PM | 24/01/2011 | Report Abuse
While I agree with Keith Moon and even John Bonham's listing, a top ten drummers without either Bill Bruford or Phil Collins is null and void.
Posted by Gene Krupa at 7:03 PM | 24/01/2011 | Report Abuse
BUDDY RICH!!!
Posted by Riccardo at 10:36 PM | 24/01/2011 | Report Abuse
BUDDY RICH!!!
Posted by Riccardo at 10:37 PM | 24/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Wot no Big Figure aka John Martin from the original Feelgoods?
Posted by Al reid at 10:52 PM | 24/01/2011 | Report Abuse
lee bridges of the brighton based band "THE JUNK" they came to my home town sudbury last week and he tottally rocked
Posted by peter sturgeon at 11:10 PM | 24/01/2011 | Report Abuse
lee bridges of brighton based group "THE JUNK" THEY CAMED TO MY HOME TOWN SUDBURY AND HE TOTTALLY ROCKED
Posted by peter sturgeon at 11:15 PM | 24/01/2011 | Report Abuse
It's all subjective.....I obviously have MY favourites..Keith Moon being one... but everyone to their own...
Posted by Marcus Humphrey at 9:29 AM | 25/01/2011 | Report Abuse
What about Alex Van Halen, He never get mention . A great drummer. Every drum track great to listen from Alex Van Halen. The chemistry he had with Michael Anthony and his brother Eddie just subperb.
Posted by Troy James at 4:37 PM | 25/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Carter Beauford?
Posted by anonymous at 11:00 PM | 25/01/2011 | Report Abuse
iy am a great fan of gerry rafferty yes he will be always be rememberd for baker street but he was a great song writer not just for that song but ones like knight own get it right this time; but with baker street will always take me back to my childhood back in the late 70s listening to that song
Posted by patricia flynn at 11:46 PM | 25/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Carter Beauford
Jeff Porcaro
Steve Smith
Omar Hakim
Terry Bozzio
Bill Cobham
Vinnie Coaluita
Steve Gad
Max Weinberg
Carl Palmer
Posted by Bak Ivan at 12:02 AM | 26/01/2011 | Report Abuse
danny carey- tool
nik knox- cramps
scott asheton- stooges
bill stevenson- descendents/black flag/etc..
jaki liebezeit- CAN
helen wiggin- shaggs
chris hakius- sleep/om
fenriz- darkthrone
don bolles- germs/45 grave
pete de freitas- echo & the bunnymen
Posted by underbocky at 6:06 PM | 26/01/2011 | Report Abuse
no one`s better than doktor avalanche (the sisters of mercy) ;-)
Posted by romana at 6:46 PM | 26/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Tony Williams
Buddy Rich
John Bonham
Keith Moon
Ginger Baker
Gene Krupa
Vinnie Colaiuta
Steve Gadd
Jo Jo Mayer
Mitch Mitchell
Posted by Shawn Musengo at 10:12 PM | 27/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Moe Tucker??? she's rubbish if you actually listen to her.... wheres Dave Grohl?? or THE Bernard Purdie?? This list is rubbish... did a drummer even look at this list?
Rant over x
Posted by Curtdfc at 12:46 AM | 28/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Where's Chad Smith!?!
Posted by orangeLOL11 at 7:31 AM | 28/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Mick Fleetwood & Ginger Baker!
Posted by James Nuttall at 2:27 PM | 28/01/2011 | Report Abuse
KEITH MOON IS THE BEST !!
Posted by mercier at 9:51 PM | 28/01/2011 | Report Abuse
keith moon is the best !!
Posted by mercier serge at 10:50 PM | 28/01/2011 | Report Abuse
number1 joey jordison
Posted by borna at 11:31 AM | 29/01/2011 | Report Abuse
joey jordison the best there is the best there was the best there ever will be
Posted by borna at 11:34 AM | 29/01/2011 | Report Abuse
This list seems to be missing some key drummers!!!!!
Where is Dave Grohl?!?
He's drummed on so many albums and he rocks!!!
Just to name a few artists he's worked with, QOTSA, Garbage, Tenacious D, Diddy, Juliette and the licks, Prodigy, Slash, Nine Inch Nails and so many more!!!!
Seriously where is he?
I've seen him drum live and he ROCKS!!!!!!!!
Posted by charlie 22 at 2:14 PM | 30/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Gavin Harrison
Posted by Gianco at 4:23 AM | 31/01/2011 | Report Abuse
Joey Jordison surpasses all
Posted by Slevin at 3:11 PM | 01/02/2011 | Report Abuse
I think that Buddy Rick is probably one of the greatest drummers of all time.
Posted by Matt at 6:53 AM | 03/02/2011 | Report Abuse
zac starky? steve white?.........theres loadz of drummers who should have made this list. very poor q!
Posted by richard gorman at 10:18 AM | 05/02/2011 | Report Abuse
Yeah, I think the list is retarded. Joey Jordison doesn't belong on the list, Matt Helders made me laugh, Neil Peart is really the most talented drummer in the world and he didn't overdo alcohol and drugs. Neil Peart should be the first. Then Keith Moon.
Also, where are:
Danny Carey
Buddy Rich
Mike Portnoy (shitty bands, great drummer)
Dave Lombardo (practically invented double bass techniques)
etc.
Posted by Axel at 1:39 PM | 05/02/2011 | Report Abuse
the rev.!!
Posted by erick at 5:58 PM | 05/02/2011 | Report Abuse
Any top ten drummer list that leaves Carl Palmer off, even if it gets #1 correct with Keith Moon, isn't really a good list.
Posted by Bob Greene at 5:17 PM | 06/02/2011 | Report Abuse
where are ginger baker, billy cobham, jon hiseman, carl palmer??? and many more...
Posted by Jarek at 8:15 PM | 06/02/2011 | Report Abuse
where are ginger baker, billy cobham, jon hiseman, carl palmer??? and many more...
Posted by Jarek at 8:15 PM | 06/02/2011 | Report Abuse
Great list, but I would say you did miss a great drummer, the late B.J. Wilson of Procol Harum. Amazing drummer, The Octopuss in a Bathtub!
Also Eddie Shaughnessy and Buddy Rich
Posted by Dave at 12:57 AM | 09/02/2011 | Report Abuse
Where's Mike Portnoy? Look forward to seeing the new and improved list...
Posted by Sylvain at 2:22 AM | 09/02/2011 | Report Abuse
where the hell is ginger baker got to be up there with sir keith moon and mr john bonhan and where is buddy rich.
Posted by eric price at 5:48 PM | 09/02/2011 | Report Abuse
ZAC FARRO all away across the sky!
Posted by The Man with No Name at 8:08 PM | 09/02/2011 | Report Abuse
There are only two drummers who are entertaining to watch soloing, the late great Buddy Rich and worlds greatest ever rock drummer, Neil Peart.
Posted by Mick at 3:53 AM | 10/02/2011 | Report Abuse
Zak Starky
Posted by peter at 6:18 PM | 19/02/2011 | Report Abuse
Neil Peart # 3---come on now!!
should be # 1. Moonie # 2.
Anyway, what about Mike Portunoy from Dream Theater, Avenge Sevenfold and yellow Matter Custard?
He's fucking amazing!!
Posted by Dan at 8:27 PM | 19/02/2011 | Report Abuse
this is pure and utter shite.who ever composed this is slow in the head
Posted by David at 10:24 PM | 21/02/2011 | Report Abuse
Keith Moon ha sido el mejor y mas loco bateria del rock.Sir Keith Moon
Posted by jose luis villalonga at 12:12 PM | 24/02/2011 | Report Abuse
Ritchie Heyward of Little Feat
Posted by Gary at 5:33 AM | 26/02/2011 | Report Abuse
what about gene krupa are buddy rich
Posted by greg wireman at 7:22 AM | 01/03/2011 | Report Abuse
i agree about keith moon i don't know about #1 what about gene krupa or buddy rich and ginger baker where these just rock drummers
Posted by gregory wireman at 7:41 AM | 01/03/2011 | Report Abuse
i agree about keith moon i don't know about #1 what about gene krupa or buddy rich and ginger baker where these just rock drummers
Posted by gregory wireman at 7:42 AM | 01/03/2011 | Report Abuse
Where in the world is Dominic Howard?
He should totally be on this list....
Posted by Melissa Lambert-Tenasco at 8:10 PM | 04/03/2011 | Report Abuse
Hey! Where the F*#! is Ginger Baker!!!
Posted by erin at 4:56 PM | 05/03/2011 | Report Abuse
Thank God John Bonham wasn't number one !! The guy was the most overrated drummer ever. He sounded like he was hitting a pair of garbage cans with clubs as sticks. No finesse whatsoever.
I definitely agree with Moonie as number one. He could be both powerful and graceful when he needed to be. But where's Charlie Watts ?? Watts has a groove that few drummers can match...most likely due to his love of jazz fills. Just listen to "Rough Justice" off the Stones' 'A Bigger Bang'. The guy is tremendous.
Posted by Bob Bykowski at 10:36 AM | 06/03/2011 | Report Abuse
Nice list, but you forgot Ginger Baker..
Posted by William at 1:39 PM | 06/03/2011 | Report Abuse
What about Tony Meehan and Brian Bennett of The Shadows or Mel Taylor of The Ventures?
Posted by Courseivy at 8:17 AM | 09/03/2011 | Report Abuse
What about Tony Meehan and Brian Bennett of The Shadows or Mel Taylor of The Ventures?
Posted by Courseivy at 8:18 AM | 09/03/2011 | Report Abuse
And what about Budgie from Banshees?
Posted by Mark Machado at 11:00 AM | 11/03/2011 | Report Abuse
And what about Budgie from Banshees?
Posted by Mark Machado at 11:00 AM | 11/03/2011 | Report Abuse
Great Drummers:
Travis Barker
Tre Cool
Dave Grohl
Jimmy 'The Rev' Sulivan
Worst Drummer:
Justin Bieber.
Posted by Mattie at 1:08 PM | 11/03/2011 | Report Abuse
Keith Moon without doubt number one.no question and for me undisputed.Bonham also great drummer but what bout Ginger Baker and Topper Headon (The Clash).
Long Live Moon and Long Live The Who!!!
Posted by David Wooldridge at 2:15 PM | 16/03/2011 | Report Abuse
I agree with keith Moon...never be another one like him. But Ginger Baker and carl Palmer not on the list??
Posted by Jim at 10:10 PM | 28/03/2011 | Report Abuse
How could you possibly forget Ringo (Starr) ?
He brought not only a spinal cord to the Beatles' Music with his uniquely personal beat, but also revolutioned the way drumming was done even before Keith Moon could bring his own participation on top of the base. The base is definitely Ringo.
Posted by Ali at 3:43 AM | 29/03/2011 | Report Abuse
Look kids, I don't agree with everyone on this list. I think Simon Phillips should have been included. Joey Jordison...not so much. Danny Carey, certainly a great great drummer. Stewart Copeland...pretty badass. Here's the thing, you have to give credit to the guys that really made it happen for future rock drummers. Those guys are the likes of Keith Moon, Neil Peart, John Bonham, etc... The drummer of Jesus and Mary Chain, Joy Division, Dave Grohl, dude from Porcupine Tree, dude from the Killers, Phil Collins, Meg White, etc... Are you fucking serious??? You guys are retarded and shouldn't get a vote!!!! If you're a drummer ask yourself, would I have written the drum patterns for "Fool in the Rain", "Tom Sawyer" or most any Who song? Not likely!! Much less play them. I you answered no thjen you should probably accept that you're really not very good, never will be and your parents were right about you.
Posted by Randy at 6:23 PM | 30/03/2011 | Report Abuse
I'm completely agree with the nº. 1, the BEST drumer
Posted by Nicolás at 5:00 PM | 31/03/2011 | Report Abuse
I'm completely agree with the nº. 1, the BEST drumer
Posted by Nicolás at 5:01 PM | 31/03/2011 | Report Abuse
Unforgettable Keith... still number one in our hearts and... NOT ONLY! The Who would have not been THAT extraordinary band that they were and still are without his touching "beats"! Thanx keith! Still alive and kicking in my dearest thoughts... in Pete's and Roger's works...
Posted by Annamarina at 12:12 AM | 02/04/2011 | Report Abuse
ever heard of fucking travis barker retardes????
Posted by brady sharp at 4:35 AM | 08/04/2011 | Report Abuse
That's wrong you stupid idiot motley Crüe are amazing
Posted by Sam revill at 9:15 PM | 18/04/2011 | Report Abuse
Fabrizzio Moretti from The Strokes?
Kim Schifino via Matt&Kim?
......pleaseeeeee, does ANYONE know who i'm talking about???
Posted by stephanie at 9:34 PM | 22/04/2011 | Report Abuse
TONY ROYSTER JR
Posted by Vj at 6:52 PM | 08/05/2011 | Report Abuse
TONY ROYSTER JR
Posted by Vj at 6:53 PM | 08/05/2011 | Report Abuse
...so what you're saying is that readers of Q magazine don't listen to Don Caballero? Damon Che for the win!
Also, Elvin Jones.
You can remove both Helders and Jordison from the above list. Both decent enough at what they do, but also generic.
Posted by alan b. at 3:51 PM | 09/05/2011 | Report Abuse
i know this is late but....WHOA!!!! this list is biased to basically one genre. i know you got a hiphop drum legend in there and one OK reggae drummer... there are a ton of other drummers in other genres that you dont have listed. its hard to get them all on one top 10 list but still you missed a ton of pple....
Posted by big Aj at 9:38 PM | 09/05/2011 | Report Abuse
i know this is late but....WHOA!!!! this list is biased to basically one genre. i know you got a hiphop drum legend in there and one OK reggae drummer... there are a ton of other drummers in other genres that you dont have listed. its hard to get them all on one top 10 list but still you missed a ton of pple....
Posted by big Aj at 9:41 PM | 09/05/2011 | Report Abuse
Carl Palmer should with out a doubt be on this list.
Posted by Richard Luppino at 2:25 PM | 17/05/2011 | Report Abuse
first post nailed it - cant go past danny carey. maybe q just forgot..?
Posted by evan at 10:11 PM | 20/05/2011 | Report Abuse
OMG I really cant believe that Travis Barker has been missed off. What about Taylor Hawkins too?
Posted by Vince weavers at 3:36 PM | 25/05/2011 | Report Abuse
OMG I really cant believe that Travis Barker has been missed off. What about Taylor Hawkins too?
Posted by Vince weavers at 3:38 PM | 25/05/2011 | Report Abuse
This is a shitfaceted list. Joey Jordison is a better drummer than Bonham and Questlove? Joey Jordison is not even the best metal drummer, FYI.
Posted by Marshall at 7:06 AM | 01/06/2011 | Report Abuse
reni is god, end of. why does everyone go on about dave grohl and that penis from slipknot, so very average. yeah penis from slipknot sounds pretty good at times it has to be said but dave grohl is nothing special at all, i was drumming as good when i was 15.
Posted by joe smith at 11:43 AM | 14/06/2011 | Report Abuse
Tony royster jr.
Dennis Chambers
carter beauford
dave weckl
Posted by Durrell Sims at 8:58 AM | 24/06/2011 | Report Abuse
Tony royster jr.
Dennis Chambers
carter beauford
dave weckl
Posted by Durrell Sims at 8:58 AM | 24/06/2011 | Report Abuse
Tony royster jr.
Dennis Chambers
carter beauford
dave weckl
Posted by Durrell Sims at 9:00 AM | 24/06/2011 | Report Abuse
Mike Portnoy from Dream Theatre
Posted by keith berry at 12:38 PM | 04/08/2011 | Report Abuse
Your crazy John Bonham #6 he's #1 by far
Posted by Matt at 1:18 AM | 25/10/2011 | Report Abuse
Portnoy is the greatest drummer of all time second to nobody. Out of this list neil peart is tops no doubt, rest are still greats though for sure . Sweet list!!
Posted by mike portnoy at 3:48 AM | 26/10/2011 | Report Abuse
Ummmm.....this is a dumb list because you forgot to mention James Sullivan (Avenged Sevenfold), Mike Portnoy (Dream Theatre), Travis Barker (Blink182), and Moose (Bullet For My Valentine). You obviously don't know what real drumming is...especially since Neil Peart is up that high. He may have been the best back in the day, but he is nothing compared to todays drummers.
Posted by Colin Hatley at 12:29 AM | 02/11/2011 | Report Abuse
Rein should have been higher! Suppose depends if you like the music as to who you rate as a drummer - Jimmy Chamberlain is far superior to Dave Grohl though !!
Posted by Sehol at 1:30 AM | 05/11/2011 | Report Abuse
you know whi is missing from this entirely and is never memntion, MIKE PORTNOY-DREAM THEATER guys y have we skipped him. He is so fucking great especially technical wise
Posted by Triin at 12:21 AM | 11/11/2011 | Report Abuse
How could miss Sheila E.!
Posted by Charly at 11:02 PM | 13/12/2011 | Report Abuse
How could miss Sheila E.!
Posted by Charly at 11:02 PM | 13/12/2011 | Report Abuse
he is the best
Posted by lee nelson at 10:00 AM | 19/12/2011 | Report Abuse
Who the hell has heard of these guys? A bunch of fail 70's compilation? Geez....
P.S JIMMY CHAMBERLIN!!!!!
Posted by Mikeyyy at 11:12 PM | 11/01/2012 | Report Abuse
where is he
he makes the love to every drummer
Posted by mike portnoy at 9:46 PM | 19/01/2012 | Report Abuse
where is he
he makes the love to every drummer
Posted by mike portnoy at 9:46 PM | 19/01/2012 | Report Abuse
and wher is Jimmy Sullivan!!!!!!!!! and where is Mike Portnoy he makes the love to some of those drummers sorry for them but Mike must be here
Posted by dinoo at 9:52 PM | 19/01/2012 | Report Abuse
take out all these metal guys and replace with Randy Catsillo
Posted by ken pattison at 10:47 PM | 14/02/2012 | Report Abuse
Bojan Zlatanovic Tokan
Posted by grobarka at 6:35 PM | 24/03/2012 | Report Abuse
where is Bill Ward.. he must be the best
Posted by Binish at 7:55 AM | 08/04/2012 | Report Abuse
where is Bill Ward.. he must be the best
Posted by Binish at 7:56 AM | 08/04/2012 | Report Abuse
Danny Carey...so overlooked. Just because he doesn't rub it in like every other drummer, or hasn't died (touch wood).
Posted by GooGooGajoob at 11:47 AM | 18/04/2012 | Report Abuse
Danny Carey...so overlooked. Just because he doesn't rub it in like every other drummer, or hasn't died (touch wood).
Posted by GooGooGajoob at 11:47 AM | 18/04/2012 | Report Abuse
Danny Carey...so overlooked.
Just beacuse he doesn't rub it in like other drummers, or hasn't died (touch wood).
Posted by GooGooGajoob at 11:48 AM | 18/04/2012 | Report Abuse
Danny Carey...so overlooked. Just beacuse he doesn't rub it in like other drummers, or hasn't died (touch wood).
Posted by GooGooGajoob at 11:49 AM | 18/04/2012 | Report Abuse
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