Best drummers [Archive] - Kiwi Biker forums

hXc

16th June 2005, 19:56

After reading the guitar solo thread I felt left out and unnoticed so I decided to start a drummers one.

Louis Belson - Independent (Famous for starting 2 bass drums with one kit)
Buddy Rich - Independent
Ron Wilson - The Surfaris
Keith Moon - The Who
Danny Carrey - Tool
Joey Jordison - Slipknot
Lars Ulrich - Metallica
John Bonham - Led Zeppelin
Travis Barker - Blink 182
Alex Van Halen - Van Halen
Bill Ward - Black Sabbath
Phil Collins - Genesis, Phil Collins Big Band
Nick Mason - Pink Floyd

Anymore ideas???

Two Smoker

16th June 2005, 20:04

hXc

16th June 2005, 20:14

All those, and Dave Grohl...

To your dissapointment I have to say that he is not that great a drummer. I'm picking you aren't a drummer but listen to Nirvana's songs and most of them are the same beat and fills. His solo's are okay but his drumming ability in Nirvana was absolute crap.

Two Smoker

16th June 2005, 20:19

To your dissapointment I have to say that he is not that great a drummer. I'm picking you aren't a drummer but listen to Nirvana's songs and most of them are the same beat and fills. His solo's are okay but his drumming ability in Nirvana was absolute crap.

NAh not talking about Nirvana days... that in terms of skill was crap... Im talking about some of the Foo Fighters songs and mainly Queens of the Stoneage songs...

hXc

16th June 2005, 20:22

NAh not talking about Nirvana days... that in terms of skill was crap... Im talking about some of the Foo Fighters songs and mainly Queens of the Stoneage songs...

I will give him credit for that work as it is much improved of his Nirvana days. He is also with Tenacious D, Probot and produces some underground heavy rock bands albums in The States. Have you seen his version of 'Stairway To Heaven' originally by 'Led Zeppelin'???

James Deuce

16th June 2005, 20:23

Hmmmm - I loathe the term "best" when talking about Musicians. For instance the chick in The White Stripes is perfect for The White Stripes. No one else could contrive that barely competent, don't give a f__k style and pull it off.

Drummers you (and others) should check out who would blow your mind would be (IMO)

Zigaboo Modeliste
Steve Smith
Bill Bruford
Thomas Lang
Carter Beauford
Matt Chamberlain
Jay Lane
Brain
Josh Freese
Billy Ward (not the Black Sabbath dude, but he's good too)
Tim Alexander
Raymond Herrera
Virgil Donati

I could go on an on......

You should stop me.

hXc

16th June 2005, 20:25

hXc

16th June 2005, 20:26

Ian Paice from Deep Purple. Forgot him

James Deuce

16th June 2005, 20:29

As you wish "Sir Jim"

Right then cheeky monkey -

Your mission is to learn The Black Page by Frank Zappa.

I want the Bozzio version too, not the latin inflected Chad Wackerman version.

ooo yeah - punk drummer Brooks Wackerman, Suicidal Tendencies, Chad's little brother.

hXc

16th June 2005, 20:33

Right then cheeky monkey -

Your mission is to learn The Black Page by Frank Zappa.

I want the Bozzio version too, not the latin inflected Chad Wackerman version.

ooo yeah - punk drummer Brooks Wackerman, Suicidal Tendencies, Chad's little brother.

Do I get a detention if it's late or I have got it wrong "Sir Jim"???

James Deuce

16th June 2005, 20:34

Do I get a detention if it's late or I have got it wrong "Sir Jim"???

You'll get a lump on the other side from Dad.

riffer

16th June 2005, 21:03

Hmmm- Ray Herrera, Brooks Wackerman - good stuff.

But why do you constantly rate Josh Freese and dis Danny Carey?

James Deuce

16th June 2005, 21:07

Hmmm- Ray Herrera, Brooks Wackerman - good stuff.

But why do you constantly rate Josh Freese and dis Danny Carey?

Are you mental?

Mr Carrey's already been mentioned by someone else.

hXc

16th June 2005, 21:23

Are you mental?

Mr Carrey's already been mentioned by someone else.

Mr Carrey is a very talented drummer and has a lot going for him in my opinion

Hooks

16th June 2005, 21:26

what about Brian Downey ex Thin Lizzy
Jeff Pocaro
I also thought Peter Criss was an OK basher of the skins ...
I have more but that will do for now ..

mangell6

16th June 2005, 21:27

Ian Paice from Deep Purple. Forgot him

Thank you, left handed, does a mean single stick, slow to really fast, drum roll while scratching his arse with the other stick.

hXc

16th June 2005, 21:28

Thank you, left handed, does a mean single stick, slow to really fast, drum roll while scratching his arse with the other stick.

I heard about that. Could be rather ammusing to watch

Virago

16th June 2005, 21:41

Who was the Def Leppard drummer - the proverbial one-armed paper-hanger....

James Deuce

16th June 2005, 21:42

Mr Carrey is a very talented drummer and has a lot going for him in my opinion

I've never dissed Danny Carey.

You'd already mentioned him - why bring him up again in my list? Eh? Eh? What is this then? No expects the Spanish Inquisition.

mangell6

16th June 2005, 21:43

"Animal" seems to be missing from the line up.

James Deuce

16th June 2005, 21:46

"Animal" seems to be missing from the line up.

Ronnie Verrell was a bloody good drummer, his career covering Big Band, small Jazz combos, and then faithfully replicating different musical and personal styles for the huge range of stuff the Muppets covered musically. IMO he handed Buddy Rich his arse musically on the episode where they had a drum battle.

Sutage

16th June 2005, 22:03

Roger Taylor frmo Queen
And i think his name is Chris Slade.. used to drum for ac/dc.. hes wicked as on the live in donnnigton show :D
also you all forgot Chester Thompson, the man rules ! Get the Genesis Live at Wembley, him and Phil Collins do a drum DUET its cool as shit ! he also drums for people like Santana etc i saw him live a few years ago donig a solo with just his feet, it was one of the coolest things ever, cocky fuck was wiping his arms and face with a towel while doing it
rock on :Punk:

Big Dave

16th June 2005, 23:40

The guy from Blondie - Union City Blue.
Ringo showed the way.

James Deuce

16th June 2005, 23:43

The guy from Blondie - Union City Blue.

Clem Burke - legend in his own lunchtime.

Ringo certainly did show the way - a huge number of firsts, and also not as technically inept as a lot of snobs like to make out.

zadok

16th June 2005, 23:46

Saw Phil Collins when he came here on the "But Seriously" tour. Brilliant concert. He is a great drummer. "The Westside" is one of my favourites. :yes:

James Deuce

16th June 2005, 23:48

Saw Phil Collins when he came here on the "But Seriously" tour. Brilliant concert. He is a great drummer. "The Westside" is one of my favourites. :yes:

Phil did his best work with Brand X. Stunning stuff.

zadok

17th June 2005, 00:14

Drum Solo's:
John Bonham - Led Zep - Moby Dick + many others
Alex Van Halen - Hot For The Teacher

aff-man

17th June 2005, 01:06

All the above mentioned are bloody good and some of the things they do are incredible.

But we can't forget the fathers of drumming, Gene krupa for one!

P.s. my favorite after good old john has to be an even tie between virgil and travis (especially his later stuff)

What?

17th June 2005, 06:42

There's a lot of drummers mentioned in the first post that I wouldn't rate highly at all - guess that's why there's so many, huh?
Those I do rate highly are:
Iain Paice
(the late) John Bonham
(the late) Cozy Powell
Carmine Appice

James Deuce

17th June 2005, 08:17

But what about:

Tony Williams
Billy Cobham
Alphonse Mouzon
Jack De Johnette
Dave Tough
Joe Morello
Al Foster
Art Blakey
Elvin Jones
Jimmy Cobb
Shelley Mann

Motu

17th June 2005, 10:03

Neal Smith from Alice Cooper's first band - apart from Alice the most musicaly competant of them....their early stuff had good solid drumming.

Joni

17th June 2005, 10:17

As Jim said, I dont like the word "best" when it comes to musicians... there are varied tastes and appreciation levels. At the end of the day, there are only a certian amount of techniques and sounds any specific instrument can make and all musicians of a high calibur have experimented and found them. :spudguita

Devil

17th June 2005, 10:33

Loved a lot of Dave Lombardo's stuff while touring with Fantomas (twice!) *SQUEE!*
Tomas Haake from Meshuggah is an absolute legend. Absolutely nutty timings.

Not that fussed with Danny Carey. Seems fairly pedestrian.

Ray Herrera: Nice guy in person. Good with the double kick, innovative, but definately not near the best.

Motu

17th June 2005, 11:04

The Corrs drummer looks pretty good to me..... :yes:

Karen Carpenter looked good back in her day too....

Dunno about Honey from the Honeycombs,I was a bit young then.

17th June 2005, 11:09

Keith Moon and the dude from iron maidan and ACDC(who has lived in TGA for the past 20 years...heehee)...
Oh and that chick off the Glassons ad, I think she is from foamy ed

Coyote

17th June 2005, 11:23

Jörg Michael from Stratovarius is pretty damn awesome. Speed of Light is just amazing, it's so fast. Awesome stuff :niceone:

chris

17th June 2005, 11:49

Nick Mason. Not only is he a great drummer, but he is also a raving petrolhead. I have also, 'ahem', met him.

aff-man

17th June 2005, 12:25

The Corrs drummer looks pretty good to me..... :yes:

Karen Carpenter looked good back in her day too....

Dunno about Honey from the Honeycombs,I was a bit young then.

And the chick from the donna's :love: :love:

MSTRS

17th June 2005, 13:14

And the chick from the donna's :love: :love:

The Corrs drummer looks pretty good to me..... :yes:

Karen Carpenter looked good back in her day too....

Dunno about Honey from the Honeycombs,I was a bit young then.
Hey slow down boys. Aren't we talking about drummers who sound good, not crumpet that looks good?

Sparky Bills

17th June 2005, 13:25

Cant remember his name, but the guy from Slip knot is pretty bloody good!
oh and Lars is the man too!

What?

17th June 2005, 14:50

But what about:

...
Billy Cobham
Alphonse Mouzon
...
Oh, yeah! AM's Mind Transplant is one hell of a good listen.

aff-man

17th June 2005, 16:31

Cant remember his name, but the guy from Slip knot is pretty bloody good!
oh and Lars is the man too!

Shit yeh i got a vid of him doing an in studio solo. He like goes hard then does doubles on his base drum. And at the time i got it it was the same speed i could do doubles on my snare. :niceone: :Punk: :Punk:

Coldkiwi

17th June 2005, 16:51

no ones mentioned Sugarfoot Jackson?
I've seen some solo work from him that looked mighty impressive... although it wasn't as long and as varied as John Bonham's efforts in Moby Dick (gotta see The Song Remains the Same for a stunning live drum performance if you haven't)

hXc

17th June 2005, 18:40

Cant remember his name, but the guy from Slip knot is pretty bloody good!

Joey Jordison. Is also a very good guitarist. Is in The Murderdolls

hXc

17th June 2005, 19:11

Who was the Def Leppard drummer - the proverbial one-armed paper-hanger....

Rick Allen. Lost his arm in a motorbike accident!!!

hXc

17th June 2005, 19:13

Matt Sorum - Guns 'N Roses, The Cult and Velvet Revolver

James Deuce

17th June 2005, 19:15

Rick Allen. Lost his arm in a motorbike accident!!!

Car accident. Girlfriend died.

Interestingly enough he sounded EXACTLY the same with 1 arm as he did with 2.

Skyryder

17th June 2005, 19:37

MICK FLEETWOOD.

Now when I saw BB King at the Town Hall in Christchurch a few years back: the first concert, King's banc had to use a kiwi drummer. I think he came from Auckland. No idea who he was but man...........did he know how to keep it tight.

Skyryder

aff-man

17th June 2005, 19:39

Car accident. Girlfriend died.

Interestingly enough he sounded EXACTLY the same with 1 arm as he did with 2.

yeh i thought he was a legend till i read the circumstances of the crash....still good on him for keeping on goin :niceone:

hXc

17th June 2005, 19:56

Ginger Baker - Cream
Eric Singer - KISS, Alice Cooper
Kevin Clark - School Of Rock

Maha

25th September 2007, 18:48

FlangMasterJ

25th September 2007, 19:34

This 12 year old kid has the goods.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktWF-WiQIOw

Clivoris

25th September 2007, 22:15

My opinion may be contaminated by a number of variables, but two drummers that impressed the shite out of me live were the guys from Bailter Space and an outfit called Helmet.

Blair-SV

25th September 2007, 22:20

No one's mentioned Jimmy Chamberlin from Smashing Pumpkins, and just like Bonham he has a jazz background too. Hats off to anyone that can carry multiple beats with different time steps and do it all whilst loaded on heroin.

I probably wouldn't have put Nick Mason in a top list, good, but not great. His book was a nice read, fairly light on the crazy rock and roll antics though.

Blondini

25th September 2007, 22:22

Who was the Def Leppard drummer - the proverbial one-armed paper-hanger....Yeah him:banana:he sure can drum well for a one armed dude..

peasea

25th September 2007, 22:39

Ever heard of Barriemore Barlow, Cozy Powell?

peasea

25th September 2007, 22:42

sparky10

25th September 2007, 22:58

1. Neil Peart (Rush)
2. John Bonham* (Led Zeppelin)
3. Carl Palmer (ELP)
4. Keith Moon* (The Who)
5. Terry Bozzio (Frank Zappa)
6. Ginger Baker (Cream)
7. Hal Blaine (Session man)
8. Danny Carey (Tool)
9. Bill Bruford (Yes, King Crimson)
10. Earl Palmer (Session man)
11. Brian Downey (Thin Lizzy)
12. Dave Lombardo (Slayer)
13. Benny Benjamin* (Funk Brothers)
14. Ian Paice (Deep Purple)
15. Carmine Appice (Vanilla Fudge)
16. Tommy Aldridge (Ozzy Osbourne)
17. Stewart Copeland (The Police)
18. Bernard Purdie (Session)
19. Vinnie Colaiuta (Zappa)
20. Jeff Porcaro* (Toto)
21. Bill Ward (Black Sabbath)

HenryDorsetCase

25th September 2007, 23:01

When we saw Emmylou Harris' band a few years ago the drummer was a guy called Brady Blades, he was a jazz drummer originally (his brother is also a drummer, Brian Blades...) f*n amazing.

and having seen Jimmy Chamberlin also, he was bloody good.

Buddy Guy?

Oh, and the drummer from Spinal Tap is INCREDIBLE.......

HenryDorsetCase

25th September 2007, 23:03

No one's mentioned Neil Peart? from Rush?

surely somebody's mentioned Neil? Only the most technically competent percussionist in the world?

Headbanger

25th September 2007, 23:05

No mention of Vinnie Paul?

My vote goes to Nicko Mcbrain.

dino3310

25th September 2007, 23:06

keith moon-the who.
and that dude with the dredds from faith no more he plays for ozzy aswell

Bytor

25th September 2007, 23:41

No one's mentioned Neil Peart? from Rush?

surely somebody's mentioned Neil? Only the most technically competent percussionist in the world?

Awesome drummer and lyricist. have some bling Henry

MaxB

26th September 2007, 00:48

Me too for Neil Peart as the best rock drummer of them all.
Modern Drummer magazine likes him too. Bling to you Henry.

Buddy Rich was probably a better percussionist (YMMV) but by all accounts he was a total cock to work with, there was a reason he was freelance!

Mitch Mitchell was vastly underrated IMHO. He gave a lot of structure to the Hendrix guitar work and without him Jimi sounded disorganised.

Finn

26th September 2007, 06:21

Went to a Sergio Mendes concert years ago. It was supported by 100, yes 100 drummers. It was crazy.

Gubb

26th September 2007, 07:39

Chris Adler - Lamb Of God
Faust - Emperor
Dave Lombardo - Slayer

BarBender

26th September 2007, 08:07

Steve Gadd
Jeff Pocaro

Went to the Steely Dan concert in the weekend and was totally blown away by Keith Carlock.

Finn

26th September 2007, 08:22

What about this dude? Bit of a muppet though.

Bass

26th September 2007, 08:34

Also went to the Steely Dan concert last Saturday. To my shame, I couldn't remember the drummer's name and I had never heard it before.
His performance alone made the concert attendance worthwhile. Astounding versatility and technical competence!

Keith Carlock - I shall remember that henceforth

Gwinch

26th September 2007, 12:20

Travis Smith - Trivium
Brann Dailor - Mastodon
Mike "Puffy" Bordin - Faith No More

Most others have been covered already.

2c.

hXc

26th September 2007, 13:01

Chris Adler - Lamb Of God
Faust - Emperor
Dave Lombardo - SlayerSomeone's a bogan? Drumming ain't all about speed and double kicks. But if we're talking heavy/fast stuff, best has got to be Dave Mackintosh from Dragonforce.

What about this dude? Bit of a muppet though.Mentioned him several times - well, pretty much. He's based on Keith Moon.

reddies__

26th September 2007, 21:53

Vinnie Paul - pantera
Jan Axel Blomberg - kovenant(especially the animatronic album)
topper headon - the clash
Mike Shrieve

No mention of Vinnie Paul?

My vote goes to Nicko Mcbrain.

nicko Mcbrain has such a unique sound
ever watched the death on the road DVD? the Drum tech at the studio says his sounds owe to the fact that he doesn't take alot of time setting up mic's for the drums, just throws them down. If nicko hits them well, it'll sound good, if he doesn't, it won't. says alot for the mans skill

Luckylegs

26th September 2007, 23:17

Charlie Benante (Anthrax)
Will Calhoun (Living Colour)

SlashWylde

27th September 2007, 13:34

Some of my favourites in no particular order:

Mark Rees - Subtract
Mike Portnoy - Dream Theater
Morgan Rose - Sevendust
Vinnie Paul - Pantera, Damagelan, Rebel Meets Rebel, Hellyeah
Matthew McDonough - MuDvAyNe
Neil Peart - Rush
Shannon Larkin - Godsmack
Danny Carey - Tool

Matt Bleck

27th September 2007, 14:02

Igor Cavalera - Sepultura

MaxB

29th September 2007, 01:35

Ever heard of Barriemore Barlow, Cozy Powell?

Sure have. On Stage lives in my car CD. Powell was a powerhouse drummer and I think he was the worlds fastest at one point. Plus he was into bikes in a big way.

Do you rate Barlow over Bunker? Maybe Clive Bunker is more rock. I have 'Live at Carnegie Hall' and he plays really well there. Anderson must have been a lucky guy having all that talent around him.

Timaa

29th September 2007, 02:57

OK, honest to god...
Best ive ever seen,
just google his name or youtube.

MIKE MANGINI

insane drummer, and technical perfectionist as well.!!!

Go on, check him out, you know you want to.

Also i rekon chad smith. RHCP is prety good,
Steve smith is up there too. and the tool drummer.

Gubb

1st October 2007, 19:15

Someone's a bogan? Drumming ain't all about speed and double kicks.

Never said it was, but those three are amongst the most amazing and technically gifted drummers on the planet IMHO.

Check out the drum fill in "Ruin" by Lamb Of God if you need.

And no, i'm not a Bogan.

BIGBOSSMAN

1st October 2007, 20:11

My list, in no particular order. Some are fantastic technical drummers, and all do #1 in the drummers 10 Commandments. Keep time.

Steve Gadd
Barriemore Barlow
Keith Carlock (awesome at the Steely Dan concert)
Style Scott (Dub Syndicate)
Sly Dunbar
Stewart Copeland
Jo Jones
Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree)
John Bonham
Charlie Watts
Billy Cobham
Jim Keltner
Ray Cooper
Carmine Appice (went to a drum clinic of his years ago, caught his totally fucked drum sticks!)
Liberty DeVito (Billy Joel)
Nigel Olsson
:rockon:

HenryDorsetCase

2nd October 2007, 08:41

someone I always thought was cool as fuck was the chick playing drums in the Lenny Kravitz video of his cover of "American Woman".

Not technically that great perhaps, but it really worked for the song.

Pex Adams

2nd October 2007, 10:12

Just to add my 2 cents worth - I all think you've your all a bunch of twats!:girlfight:

Pick Withers is the King!!!

BIGBOSSMAN

2nd October 2007, 15:35

Just to add my 2 cents worth - I all think you've your all a bunch of twats!:girlfight:

Pick Withers is the King!!!

You're right up there with the numbnuts who mentioned Karen Carpenter and Ringo. Sheesh :laugh: !

Rhino

2nd October 2007, 19:02

You're right up there with the numbnuts who mentioned Karen Carpenter and Ringo. Sheesh :laugh: !
I agree. While Dire Straits were a good band, he was a very average drummer.

I was pleased to see Hal Blaine listed in this thread. He is a great session man, who can play just about any style.

James Deuce

25th November 2008, 18:10

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Not technically that great perhaps, but it really worked for the song.

The drum track was recorded by Lenny. Mr Kravitz lays down most of the instruments on his recordings. Technique is overrated, especially where it ruins a perfectly good song.

The "chick" is Cindy Blackman and technically she'd kick the arse of a lot of the lunk heads people have called good drummers in this thread. She was building a rep as a Jazz Drummer before Lenny picked her for his band.

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Reminds me of a combination of Jack de Johnette and Tony Williams.

ElCoyote

25th November 2008, 18:20

Gene Krupa

Pedrostt500

25th November 2008, 18:42

Mick Fleetwood form Fleetwood Mac, Tusk

noobi

25th November 2008, 18:46

dominic howard from muse
not particularly fast but very skillful, and he sets his drums up left handed

James Deuce

25th November 2008, 18:56

dominic howard from muse
not particularly fast but very skillful, and he sets his drums up left handed

What does velocity have to do with drumming? You should listen to the entire Muse catalogue instead of the last droning failure of an album. There's definitely velocity if you know what you're listening for.

noobi

25th November 2008, 19:10

What does velocity have to do with drumming? You should listen to the entire Muse catalogue instead of the last droning failure of an album. There's definitely velocity if you know what you're listening for.

when i said not particullarly fast i meant compared to joey jordison
and speed and skill are unrelated, but thats how some people measure how "best" a drummer is.
and by what to look for you mean, which track?
and by entire catalogue you mean showbiz, origin of symmetry, hullabaloo,and absolution, i am and do
and i agree bhar wasnt their best attempt, but it was better than most of the rubbish that gets released these days

MisterD

25th November 2008, 19:20

I've been listening to the Masters of Reality's Sunrise on the Sufferbus album again recently...Ginger Baker on waay better form than that insipid Cream re-hash. If'n you like good drumming and you haven't heard it, you really should.

If you're searching for tracks, "Tilt-a-Whirl" and "She Got Me" seem to be the easiest to find but "T.U.S.A" is a very amusing Ginger Baker penned and vocalised (wouldn't say sung!) whinge about 'merkins ability to make decent tea and the source of my sig quote...

Pedrostt500

25th November 2008, 19:40

Maureen Tucker, The Velvet Underground.
Ginger Baker,
Jet Black, The Stranglers
Larry Kilminster, Motor Head
King Coffey, Butthole Surfers
Bruno Lawrence, Blerta

Katman

25th November 2008, 19:45

Michael Shrieve of Santana.

An IQ that would class him as an idiot but a drumming genius.

James Deuce

25th November 2008, 19:47

when i said not particullarly fast i meant compared to joey jordison
and speed and skill are unrelated, but thats how some people measure how "best" a drummer is.
and by what to look for you mean, which track?
and by entire catalogue you mean showbiz, origin of symmetry, hullabaloo,and absolution, i am and do
and i agree bhar wasnt their best attempt, but it was better than most of the rubbish that gets released these days

You shouldn't bite the first long line that comes your way.

jrandom

25th November 2008, 19:52

Drums?

Isn't that something that computers do better these days?

naphazoline

25th November 2008, 20:25

i really like bill ward from black sabbath,but as for the best,it would have to be DENNIS CHAMBERS.

if you guys haven't heard or seen him,just google something on him.he's an absolute freak =)

noobi

26th November 2008, 07:56

You shouldn't bite the first long line that comes your way.

it was probably the 'last dronig failure' thing
i wasnt as good, but it definately wasn't a droning failure
anyway good drummer, lots of off beat stuff, jazz influence i believe, and skill beyond demisemiquaver triplets

Karl08

26th November 2008, 08:47

Neil Peart
Vinnie Calutta
Manu Katche
Terry Bozzio
Gene Krupa
Buddy Rich
Alex Acuna
Omar Hakim'

An old school list I know. But they were the guys that shaped my playing as a younger man.

Monamie

26th November 2008, 09:57

I think Phil Collins is the best-he is a real `machine' :gob:.

I used to be in love with the drummer from The Police...didn't notice if he could play very well or not but he was very Hot:yes::drool:

zeocen

26th November 2008, 10:21

Neil Peart :yes:

Bought my first drum kit not even a month ago. Loving it, loving it. Just have to find a local place for lessons!

Fatt Max

26th November 2008, 12:16

Neil Peart (Rush), Cozy Powell and Budgie

MisterD

26th November 2008, 12:50

Neil Peart (Rush), Cozy Powell and Budgie

Do you mean Budgie, the drummer for Siouxsie and the Banshees, or Budgie the band in which case three different drummers (Ray Phillips, a name I can't remember and Steve Williams)...?

LilSel

26th November 2008, 12:58

P!NK!! :headbang:
(she plays the drums in one of her dvd's!)

Hitcher

26th November 2008, 13:42

You people who never listen to jazz or latin music in its various guises are significantly narrowing your range of choices for "best drummer". There are whole worlds of music out there other than those broadcast on New Zealand commercial radio.

Size of drum kit or number of records sold is no vindication of musical virtuosity.

pritch

26th November 2008, 14:53

There are whole worlds of music out there other than those broadcast on New Zealand commercial radio..

I wouldn't know about that, I don't much listen to local radio.

Was pleased to see Gene Krupa got a belated mention, likewise Jim Keltner.
So far don't see Ritchie Havens (Little Feat) get a mention...

Owl

26th November 2008, 16:34

My favourites would be

Simon Phillips
Vinnie Colaiuta
Dave Weckl
Buddy Rich
Steve Smith
Steve Gadd
Neil Peart
Barriemore Barlow
Ian Paice
Jeff Porcaro
Keith Moon
Tony Royster
Kenny Aronoff

The four top names would be my pick, but the rest are in no particular order!:D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81Jr4kcZHIk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ln6b_nBM-V8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CI6A_Ek0GQE

Owl

26th November 2008, 16:45

I think Phil Collins is the best-he is a real `machine' :gob:.

I used to be in love with the drummer from The Police...didn't notice if he could play very well or not but he was very Hot:yes::drool:

Stewart Copeland was/is a very good drummer!