John Lennon was absolutely right when he said Ringo was not even the best drummer in the band. Stubblefield set the standards for funk drumming which is highly used in all styles of music. Check out: Them Changes, As a six-year-old, Mark Lavon Helm saw Bill Monroe And His Bluegrass Boys and decided right then that he wanted to be a musician. 3)Hal Blaine. You need to change your name to Dream Weaver from Denny Weaver as you are an absolute fantasist. Looking for more? The band's frenetic and counter-intuitive yet weirdly natural-sounding music might've blurred into chaos without George Hurley, a jazz fan whose impossible speed, versatility and nuance made him the most inventive drummer to emerge from the American indie-rock scene of the 1980s. Ringo very unique drummer ..Very different style not a drummer i would put in top 11 ..top 50 yes.. Jeff, youre either 16 years old and stupid or youre just stupid. Truly great drummer from The Tubes, Prairie was a founding member of Journey. A list obviously compiled by kindergarten drummers! Totally agree with the top three but in reverse. YOU ARE A JACK ASS !!! Wow. A jazz-trained fixture on the London blues scene, Waller came into his own when he joined the Jeff Beck Group in 1967. TOP 15 GREATEST DRUMMERS OF ALL TIME (Ultimate List) Compiled list of the most talented and popular drummers for people who have a background knowledge of music history. He should be ahead of the other Iron Maiden drummer here, Nicko McBrain. When you are considered by many to be the least talented in the most famous band in the world, this kind of thing is inevitable. Everyone always assumed that there was some kind of special knobs turned, Thompson told Modern Drummer. The English musician, who first toured as a 19-year-old with progressive rock band Renaissance, has written three books on drumming: Rhythmic Illusions, Rhythmic Perspectives and Rhythmic Designs. Touch, speed, sense of time and taste, incredibly exciting and explosive. The Beatles were *never* as three piece, they simply were forced to play that way on about er, one occasion, when Pete Best had a sprained wrist from moving beer barrels at his Mums club. First of all, if you are universally known by one name nay, one syllable you know youve made it. Krupa and Rich should be at the very top of that list! The pulsating 4/4 rhythm that Lantree, who died in December 2018, laid down on Have I The Right? helped make the song one of the big hits of the decade. 1. Its about what you do with it. Its too subjective. NIGEL OLSSON??!!! To me, drum soloing is like doing a marathon and solving equations at the same time, he said. 8) Ringo Starr (The Beatles) Ringo Starr is best known as the drummer for the Beatles, one of the most popular bands in history. VERGONHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Very respected session drummer. Harrison has played with Iggy Pop, Dave Stewart, Tom Robinson and jazz and folk bassist Danny Thompson, the former musical partner of John Martyn. Yes, he was insane, but a human metronome. Whats wrong with some of you? As great as The Beatles wereand they were greatpeopleespecially Beatles fans, must look at them objectively. Prairie Prince? Do you mean Neil PEART? Jaws that had previously been set skeptically against "live-band hip-hop" first dropped at that moment in the Roots' "You Got Me" when Thompson's steady pulse skitters into a simulation of the frantic breakbeats that drum 'n' bass producers had been stitching together electronically. NO Simon kirke BAD COMPANY ? The Norwegian Jazz-drummer alongside Modern Jazz Icons such as Jan Garbarek and Guitar-Icon Terje Rypdal and other International renown Jazz Stars at the GermanECM-Label. The Greatest Singers of the Past 30 Years. More important.how is Carter Beuford left off of this list? some of them of your top 50 should not be there !!! Greg Errico was all of 17 years old when Sylvester Stewart invited the San Francisco native to join his new group Sly and the Family Stone. Compare them with for example someone like Mike Mangini of Dream Theatre where enormous technical prowess is used or Tom Brechtlein from Robben Fords Blue Line. Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann deserve a grateful nod. Congrats for John in the number one spot, not to mention Neil Peart ( Canadian) for being in top ten. Simon House plays VIOLIN and KEYBOARDS!! Cobbs drumming was powerful and sensitive, and he knew how to swing with style. Clem Cattini, played on 45 UK Number one hits. Roger Taylor should be higher.Purdie and Gadd are better players than Dave Lombardo.Its all a matter of taste to me.So im quite sure that Steve White(TSC,P Weller,Who) is the best drummer of his generation and hes not even on the list !!! Totally concur re: Jordison. Congratulations Gary Lee & Sid for their mention of the fabulous drumming of Phil Collins. How many can read and write music? #1 Buddy Rich #2 Neil Pert #3 is the drummer for carlos Santana at Woodstock!! Have a nice day. I dont know if number one, but he should be for sure! He was 64 when he died in New York in 1973. Maybe because I'm physical. He is especially good on this hit by ELTON JOHN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xv-3MCGY-r8. I dont dispute John Bonham listed as number one for innovation, but putting guys like David Grohl in the same company is ridiculous. Brailey would remain aboard the mothership till 1978, driving many of P-Funk's biggest hits with his steady kick drum, shifty hi-hat action and intricately unpredictable snare pattern, before distrust of Clinton's accounting techniques lead him to form Mutiny, a group whose own funk hit hard enough to let you know why they called him Bigfoot. In all, Purdie can be heard on more than 4,000 records. Dennis was and John is an incredible drummer. He is so popular in Japan that they still sell transcriptions of his drum solos. Surely he should be included. Album Highlight: Some Skunk Funk (Michael Brecker) 14. I agree! You are an IDIOT !!! of course your list is the joke Keith Moon & Ginger Baker LMAO, Chad Wackerman should be on the list. Check out: Respect The Wind, Ian Paice, who was born on June 29, 1948, in Nottingham, England, learned to play the drums by imitating the styles of jazz legends such as Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich, which he heard on the radio. "It was in reaction to the multi-instrumentality and complexity of the other guys," he said of his stripped-down kit, outfitted with one towering crash cymbal, "but also to what I had done before and what drummers of the time were doing." And the order is a bit off too. Hidalgo, who has played with Art Blakey, Paul Simon and Steve Gadd, won a Grammy for his contribution to the album Planet Drum. You are wrong about Ringo In a 1975 Playboy magazine readers poll, Carpenter was voted the best rock drummer of the year edging out Led Zeppelins John Bonham, The Whos Keith Moon and The Beatles Ringo Starr. He was later snapped up by Bill Withers, before becoming one of the West Coasts most prolific session players. As a drummer of the iconic rock band Led Zeppelin, John Bonham earned the title of one of the greatest drummers of all time. SHUT UP !!! Krupa isnt better than Rich. YOU ARE AN IDIOT !!! But he became a major player in the electrified Chicago blues movement of the 50s and 60s as the staff drummer at Chess Records, where he recorded with Elmore James, Chuck Berry, Muddy Waters, Junior Wells, Buddy Guy, Etta James and Bo Diddley. John Bonham was an English drummer and songwriter. No John Densmore and Topper and Charlie Watts should be much higher placed!As for RingoI think its all been said! In fact, the two often had quite the drumming showdown during the time. Blade has also recorded for Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan, and has worked with Wayne Shorters quartet. Are you kidding me! Ask any of those other of the living 50 on that list and see what they have to say about the original drummer from Chicago Transit Authority!!!! With characteristic style, he started a jailhouse band. And as the years go by youll continue to see more recent drummers included at the expense of truly gifted drummers of the past. The list starts here (look him up). . What about Guy Patterson from The Wonders? Ridiculous skill and personality to boot. buddy rich 1 hands down bonham was a slower carbon copy even down to hi kit setup crossovers and the doubleing of a single bass he even says so himself where is mitch mitchell dave weckyll. According to Phish drummer Jon Fishman, "The easiest way to predict what he might play on the set at any given point was to listen to the phrasing of the lyrics." Vinnie Colaiuta and Steve Gadd should have been top 10. The most recent addition to this list and one of the most powerful drumming movies of all time is 2019's Sound of Metal. Ringo shouldnt have even made this list. Wilson? Even the best rock drummers cant hold a candle to average jazz drummers. English songwriter and lead singer of the heavy metal band Iron Maiden, Bruce Dickinson, stands at 56 tall. Phil Collins? Photo by everett225 / Depositphotos.com For now, let the arguments start. "My job is to listen, learn, lead. "They didn't try to tone me down at all," he told an interviewer near the beginning of his ongoing stint with the band. Check out: Just One Look, Though German-born Tony Royster, Jr, is largely known for some of his work as a session musician for hip-hop stars among them stadium-filling artists such as Jay Z he is a talented and versatile drummer. Lead singer and frontman of punk band Sum 41 stands at 57 tall. Hard to beat those great classic jazz drummers. Check Power Failure on youtube so youll understand! There are several jazz drummers who deserve a spot in a top 100 (jazz drummers are the best drummers). Most certainly not my top 50. and when in a band you need a good clock ! Why didnt drummer Eddie Bayers make the list, one of the best drummers in Nashville. What criteria were you using for this? phil collins When Paul Simon wanted something special for Kodachrome, Hawkins found the right sound by beating on a tape box. You are a moron so please shut the hell up! Ringo was allowed in the Beatles because of Pete Bests isolation from the rest of the band and Ringo is a better drummer. Maybe he wasnt the best and I never said that but I think he will stay in peoples minds longer than any other. Collins, who was born on January 30, 1951, in the London suburb of Chiswick, is also a popular singer, songwriter and record producer. I heard drummers talk about how he played and what sound came out of 4 drums. A close 2nd would be Peter Criss of KISS. He was always modest and when asked about drumming technique used to tell fans to listen to Jim Keltner. which Id for the most were familiar with the Singles from in my pre-10-years through my older sister. Hawkins was a superb technician, with no ego, and he adapted his personal style to the needs of different musicians. The feels and jazz feels and rock feels were exactly, to me, what we needed, said Ward. Is he even alive? Maybe Mike Portnoy is ?Who cares! We're using every part of our body," she told Paper in an interview about her supergroup Wild Flag. #9 of 272. Man, Mitch Mitchell is damn too low at 13, he was damn good to be in top 10. 70 years ago, none of this existed, and perhaps in 70 years time, it wont either , Ringo? Frankly Im disappointed that on two greatest lists Queen was placed in the middle. That is a quote by John Lennon when asked if Ringo was the best drummer in the world. Yes Ringo- too much is not better! How about some love for Tom Hunting of Exodus and Jen Ledger of Skillet? I met Tom Cruise and Kurt, Tom was maybe 1 shorter (drunk British jackasses in the crowd were calling him a midget), but Kurt was _significantly_ shorter than me. Three Brits in the top five including first and second.Get in! No Elvin Jones His early work was with John Mayalls Bluesbreakers and he has played with an incredible range of musicians, including Jeff Beck, blues musician Champion Jack Dupree, jazz musician Herbie Mann, John Lennon and Rod Stewart. The 56 musician launched a solo career after splitting from the group, and his first album O received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Contemporary R&B Album. What is this prejudice against Canadian musicians? Kotche, who joined the band in time for their sea-change album Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, has outfitted his kit with a vibraphone, MIDI effects, gongs, a hubcap, tuned antique cymbals, pellet-filled ping-pong balls and an air tube connected to his floor tom. Check out: When The Levee Breaks. He turned things around, however, to become one of the most influential skinsmen in rock. Ronnie Van Zant, of Lynyrd Skynyrd, was 57 or shorter. Marley was a Jamaican singer, songwriter and guitarist. Any such ranking that puts Dave Grohl in the top ten, with Charlie Watts, Roger Hawkins, and Levon Helm behind him is immediately suspect and frankly, a joke. No harvey bartswonkle ? Ringo shouldnt even be on the list. Check out: Cissy Strut, As a teenager, John Densmore became enamoured with jazz and tried to play in the style of the great Elvin Jones. I think moon should have taken the cake he was a Mitch better performer than bonham it also feels like moon had a tighter sound. He maybe no.1 cause i couldnt image what he had to do. Ringo fucking sucks and if u think he is number 1 then u definitely dont shit about music. Buckingham has praised Fleetwood's "instinctive" style and tells a story about the distinctive cowbell break the drummer added to the band's first single, "Oh Well." The two brothers are the only members of Van Halen who have been in the band for its entire duration. Only because of the Beatles fame. ( pink Floyd. that puts the whole list in question, Jimmy Chamberlain. To me, its about the feel for the music, not how fast or how many notes you can play in a 3 minute song. It was the drugs playing, he had no talent. ", Raised from a strong tradition of R&B and soul, Steve Jordan was in his teens when he started playing with Stevie Wonder and soon evolved into a versatile performer equally skilled in extemporaneous jazz fusion and sparse, straightforward, soulful rock. John did not over estimated Ringo, he knew his weaknesses but also his strengths. Check out: Red River Revel, London-born Dave Clark started work as a stuntman appearing in more than 100 films before buying himself a drum kit and learning to play. Max was the best thing on the record, The Boss said. Gordon went on to record with the likes of Randy Newman and Steely Dan, and became an unlikely figure in the rise of hip-hop once DJ Kool Herc started inspiring Bronx dancers with Gordon's drum break from the Incredible Bongo Band's "Apache." Jimmy should be somewhere in the top 20. Matt Garstka from "Animals As Leaders"2. How can you be serious ? What about the one and only Kenny Aronoff? Im very surprised that Dennis Wilson of The Beach Boys & the current drummer for The Beach Boys John Cowsill is not on that list. Best known for his work with The Hollies, he is considered one of the finest pop drummers of that era and particularly inspired Charlie Watts. He has been knighted by the Danish government. 24. Your email address will not be published. I think this Poll should qualify that it is generally rock drummers that are profiled. In recent years he has released records as The Dave Weckl Band. Maybe Chad Smith is ? First things first. Check out: One OClock Jump, Roger Hawkins was a key member of the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, who were affectionately known as The Swampers. Roger Daltrey is a legend. I like Palmer a lot, though hes quite irregular on tempo. Joey Jordison Rich could drum circles around everyone on this list, except maybe Krupa. He replied, he is not even the best drummer in the Beatles.. Shurely shome mishtake. One of the best ever! Men of Modest Height celebrities, Famous Short Men, musicians. The drummer was a major factor in their success. Wheres Elvin, Tony, DeJohnette, Roy Haynes, Philly Joe, etc.? is it a list of best drummers or most popular drummers? Holding it all together was 20-year-old drummer Michael Shrieve, the youngest performer at the entire festival. First off, ringo wasnt that great, second, I would put terry bosio and Neil learnt up in number one and two. No Ed Blackwell In more recent years, his band Ginger Bakers Jazz Confusion, featuring James Browns and Van Morrisons saxophonist Pee Wee Ellis, has toured the UK and Europe. Danny Seraphine, Barriemore Barlow, Pick Withers, Pete Thomas. A pity he was omitted. Its also about the feel. Hes a drummer known for his flawless syncopation and dance-friendly grooves. https://www.bebopo.biz/andy-arrow-tear-it-up/ Fontana admired big-band drummers such as Buddy Rich and Gene Krupa, but he himself went on to influence other drummers that came after him, including Ringo Starr. why not just enjoy all there is that these guys offered and leave it at that!! Born in Oakland, California, on 12 December 1957, she is known as The Queen Of Percussion. Check out: 13 Steps To Nowhere, Chad Smith is the drummer with Red Hot Chili Peppers. No Animal from the muppets band. There are many here that shouldnt even be mentioned. Ringo will always be a topic of debate, not impressive technicallybut without his unique minimalist style the Beatles sound wouldnt be the sameor nearly as cool. Come of it buddy; Ringo couldnt hit a teacup if he wanted to. . For me the number one. His drumming has been praised for his fills, using unexpected accents, breaks and syncopation in the snare. Nothing I do will top that. As much as I dig listening to Cream and Led Zeppelin seriously.. No Steve Gadd or B.J. How could anyone forget Al Jackson of Booker T & The MGs and Stax Records??? I love the sound of Joe Morello and Take Five that sound of the drums, full, relaxed. Lights went down and just sticks flashed! If you are not familiar with his work, do yourself a favour. "In our band, we would drink a bunch of coffee, or I'd eat 50 Snickers bars, before we played," he said in 2014. If the list was a Top 50, I would have to say Rick Bucker would qualify somewhere among the ranks. HO????? Cant say Ive seen Ringo or Charlie Watts show any real tecnical proficiency. Ive yet to meet anyone who can actually name any of the great records that Buddy played on. 1) Buddy Rich. Stand firm in your beliefs, and why not watch some Whiplash in the meantime? He was known for using triggered samples mixed with live-miked drums during shows on a kit that had a custom dragon finish modelled on the design of his hat. Poor guys, they didnt listen to GFR at all! No guitar solo or any other solo instrument could make it work if the drummer couldnt keep time. Check out: Chameleon, After the massive success of Bruce Springsteens Born In The USA album, the singer and guitarist paid tribute to drummer Max Weinberg. was a fun tune for its time but lets be honest, none of the drumming in there was all that amazing. Brian Downey Pierre Moerlen. I always thought that Pete was the Best drummer in the Beatles.. That wasnt John Lennon, it was British comedian Jasper Carrott parodying Lennon in 1983. Check out: Take Five, Eric Carr, who was born Paul Charles Caravello, was only 41 when he died of cancer in 1991. As a performer, Fleetwood's instinctive flair and childlike glee behind the kit remain intact to this day. "Clem showed up, and he was a real star. While youre reading, listen to our Best Drummers playlist here. Fuck off. First, Ginger is most deserving of his rank, if not higher. No. Men of Modest Height May contain affiliate links (what's this?). Tony Williamshow could you leave off Tony Williams? Since teaming with Tucker and Carrie Brownstein in 1996, Janet Weiss has been the ferocious foundation of the alt-rock institution as well as contributing her biting talents to Bright Eyes, the Jicks, the Shins and more. My teacher always would talk about Joe Morello as his fave along with Steve Gadd. I mean this cant be a serious list of the greatest drummers. But lets talk about today:Antonio Sanchez,Terry Lynn Carrington,etc. . Presley wasnt playing rocknroll until DJ put the backbeat into it, said Levon Helm in 2004. Why would Max Roach and Art Blakey be so low on this list? In recent years, he began teaching drums online at the Billy Cobham School Of Drums. WTF, If anyone of you heard the drummer of the Band Spring Fever, from Minnesota, You would know that he (Beater) was one of the best drummers of his time. I agree with most of the names that were omitted. He can p,at so many styles and is knowledgeable about them. Sly Dunbar has drummed for Bob Dylan, Black Uhuru, Fugees, No Doubt, Herbie Hancock, Jimmy Cliff, Madonna, Mick Jagger, Peter Tosh, Simply Red seriously? Unbelievable, I just saw GFR a week ago and Don Brewer did a fantastic solo. The second, Tullio De Piscopo, a former drummer of the excellent training of the deceased Pino Daniele, guitarist spokesman Naples Power. At some early gigs, she even used metal garbage cans after her drum kit was stolen. Ringo Strarr???? Longevity. Hes won so many times hes not allowed to be considered. There are two types of drummers those that came before Keith Moon and those that came after him. This singer, humanitarian, writer, activist and philanthropist is the only person in the world to be nominated for a Grammy, Oscar, Golden Globe and Nobel Peace Prize. Taylor not to be confused with the Duran Duran drummer of the same name was born on July 26, 1949 in Kings Lynn, Norfolk. German vocalist Klaus Mein, 54, is perhaps best known as the lead singer of hard rock band Scorpions. "Most drummers are covered with a million drums and everyone is like, 'What are you doing back there?'". Check out: Dance To The Music, Harvey Mason is one of the most highly-prized modern session drummers. After answering Lowell George's L.A. Free Press ad ("Drummer wanted must be freaky"), Hayward stuck out the Feat's critical success and commercial failures.
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