The best drummer in the world. The best drummers in the history of rock music

Today it is difficult to imagine any of the modern musical genres without drum rhythms. Often it is drummers who are the leaders and ideological inspirers of groups, write poetry and music, and sometimes even manage to sing! We invite you to remember the outstanding heroes of percussion and drum kit, who left their mark on the history of “classic” rock...

Keith Moon (1946-1978)

The Who's drummer was one of the first to bring the drums to the forefront, elevating the instrument's role in the rock band to new heights. Moon's playing style was on the verge of genius and madness - high-speed and highly professional drumming was superimposed on the "explosive" behavior of the drummer on stage.

Moon became one of the most famous musicians of his generation, and was later recognized as one of the greatest drummers in the history of rock music.

Phil Collins (b. 1951)

At the age of five, Phil's parents gave him a toy drum kit, and this was the start of his dizzying musical career. In 1969, he received his first contract as drummer for the band Flaming Youth, and a year later he responded to an advertisement that read: “The ensemble is looking for a drummer with a good sense of acoustics.”

The ensemble turned out to be the innovative prog-rock band Genesis. After vocalist Peter Gabriel left in 1975, the band auditioned more than four hundred applicants, but the microphone was given to a talented drummer. Over the next twenty years, the group became one of the most popular in the world. In parallel with Genesis, Collins worked with the jazz instrumental project Brand X, and in the early eighties he began releasing solo albums.

Collins has collaborated with such famous musicians as B.B. King, Ozzy Osbourne, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Robert Plant, Eric Clapton, Mike Oldfield, Sting, John Cale, Brian Eno and Ravi Shankar.

John "Bonzo" Bonham (1948-1980)

Over 10 years of playing Led Zeppelin Bonham became one of the greatest and most influential drummers in rock music. In 2005, British magazine Classic Rock ranked him number one on its list of the best rock drummers of all time.

John acquired his first drumming skills at the age of five, when he assembled a homemade kit from boxes and coffee cans. He received his first real kit, Premier Percussion, as a gift from his mother at the age of 15.

During Led Zeppelin's first US tour in December 1968, the musician became friends with Vanilla Fudge drummer Carmine Appice, who recommended him a Ludwig drum kit, which Bonham used for the rest of his career.

The drummer's harsh playing style has largely become a characteristic feature of Led Zeppelin's entire style. Bonham later introduced elements of funk and Latin percussion into his stylistic palette and expanded his drum set to include congas, orchestral timpani and symphonic gongs. According to the Dallas Times Herald, he was the first in history to use a drum synthesizer.

Encyclopedia Britannica called Bonham "the perfect example for all the hard rock drummers who followed in his footsteps."

Ian Paice (b. 1948)

The only member of Deep Purple who was part of all the group's lineups, he is recognized by critics as one of the best drummers in the world.

In his early youth, Pace was more interested in the violin, but at the age of 15 he switched to drums and began accompanying his pianist father playing waltzes and quicksteps. The musician was strongly influenced by jazz players (Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich) - Pace became one of the first drummers who managed to introduce elements of swing and jazz techniques into hard rock.

Bill Ward (b. 1948)

Ward was beloved by the public for his powerful and unconventional jazz style of playing on the classic Black Sabbath albums with Ozzy Osbourne.

“I prefer to use instruments that have complex tonal nuances, always trying to make the sound more melodic and expressive, trying to get 40 sounds out of one drum,” Ward said in a later interview.

Roger Taylor (b. 1949)

Widely known for his "big" unique sound, the Queen drummer is considered one of the most influential drummers of the seventies and eighties. On early albums, Taylor personally performed songs of his own composition, but in the future he lost them to Freddie Mercury. On his solo albums, Taylor performed bass, rhythm guitar and keyboard parts on his own.

The musician often collaborated with such performers as Eric Clapton, Roger Waters, Robert Plant and Elton John, and in 2005 he was named one of the ten greatest drummers in the history of classic rock according to Planet Rock Radio.

Bill Bruford (b. 1949)

The famous English musician, known for his fierce, virtuosic, polyrhythmic playing style, was the first drummer of the prog rock group Yes. He later played with King Crimson, UK, Genesis, Pavlov's Dog, Bill Bruford's Earthworks and many others.

Since the eighties, Bruford experimented a lot with electronic drums and percussion, but eventually returned to a conventional acoustic drum kit. In 2009, he stopped active concert activities and studio work.

Mitch Mitchell (1947-2008)

Seventh on Classic Rock's list of the 50 Greatest Drummers in Rock, Mitchell is best known for his extraordinary playing as a member of the Jimi Hendrix Experience.

The sudden death of Hendrix on September 18, 1970 put an end to the group - the recordings of one of the most talented rock drummers of the sixties were no longer so popular and he began producing young bands.

Nick Mason (b. 1944)

The only member of Pink Floyd who has taken part in the recording of every album since the band's founding and played at all of its concerts. The drummer's compositions include "The Grand Vizier's Garden Party Parts 1–3" (from the experimental album "Ummagumma") and "Speak to Me" (from "The Dark Side of the Moon").

In addition to his work with Pink Floyd, Mason recorded two solo albums, on which the light jazz-rock sound replaced the experimental rock of Pink Floyd.

Neil Peart (b. 1952)

At the beginning of his career, the controversial Rush drummer was inspired by the playing of Keith Moon and John Bonham, but over time he decided to modernize and develop his playing style, incorporating elements of swing and jazz.

Most of all, Peart is known in the music world for his virtuosic performance technique and extraordinary endurance. He is also Rush's primary lyricist.

Charlie Watts (b. 1941)

Charlie acquired his first musical instrument at the age of 14 - it was a banjo, which he soon disassembled, converted into a drum and began tapping out his favorite jazz tunes on it.

Even now he does not resemble a rocker in any way: he dresses modestly, behaves quietly, and is considered an excellent family man. Despite all this, for 50 years Charlie Watts has been one of the key members of The Rolling Stones, all of whose music, according to guitarist Keith Richards, rests on his drums.

Ringo Starr (b. 1940)

Ringo officially joined The Beatles on August 18, 1962. Before that, he played in the beat group Rory Storm and the Hurricanes, which at the time was the Beatles' main rival in Liverpool.

Starr sang on one song on each of the group's albums (except "A Hard Day's Night", "Magical Mystery Tour" and "Let It Be") and played drums on almost all of The Beatles' songs. He wrote such songs as "Octopus's Garden", "Don't Pass Me By" and "What Goes On".

In 2012, Celebritynetworth.com named Ringo Starr the richest drummer in the world.

Ginger Baker (b. 1939)

Baker gained wide popularity as a member of the “supergroup” Cream - critics enthusiastically noted the brightness, richness and entertainment of his drumming. What gave his style a special charm was the fact that the musician, at the beginning of his career, formed as a jazz drummer.

Baker is considered the first musician to use two bass drums instead of the traditional one of the time. Subsequently, collaborating with the group Hawkwind, he introduced elements of African music into his style.

John Densmore (b. 1944)

The man responsible for the rhythmic basis of almost all of The Doors' compositions. While keyboardist Ray Manzarek, guitarist Robbie Krieger and vocalist Jim Morrison were free to improvise, someone had to keep the chaos under control. The clarity and precision of each of his strokes gave particular expressiveness to the musician’s manner.

Guy Evans (b. 1947)

Before joining Van Der Graaf Generator, Evans played in the band The New Economic Model, whose repertoire consisted primarily of American soul music of the sixties. As part of a band renowned for its expressive approach to prog rock and endless experimentation with the sound of musical instruments, Evans emerged as one of the most unusual drummers of his generation.

Here are the 100 best drummers (from some site)
What do you agree with and what do you disagree with?

1. Neil Peart (Rush)
2. Keith Moon (Who)
3. Ginger Baker (Cream)
4. John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)
5. Terry Bozzio (Zappa, Jeff Beck)
6. Carl Palmer (ELP)
7. Bill Bruford (Yes, King Crimson)
8. Danny Carey (Tool)
9. Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater)
10. Ian Paice (Deep Purple)
11. Vinnie Colaiuta (Sting, Frank Zappa)
12. Stewart Copeland (Police)
13. Dave Lombardo (Slayer)
14. Steve Gadd (Steely Dan)
15. Tim Alexander (Primus)
16. Carter Beauford (Dave Matthews Band)
17. Simon Phillips (Toto, Jeff Beck)
18. Rod Morgenstein (Dixie Dregs, Winger)
19. Matt Cameron (Soundgarden)
20. Chad Wackerman (Zappa)
21. Mitch Mitchell (Jimi Hendrix Experience)
22. Virgil Donati (Planet X)
23. Ansley Dunbar (Jeff Beck, Whitesnake)
24. David Garibaldi (Tower Of Power)
25. Vinnie Paul (Pantera)
26. Alex Van Halen (Van Halen)
27. Mike Shrieve (Santana)
28. Phil Collins (Genesis)
29. Steve Smith (Journey)
30. Josh Freese (A Perfect Circle)
31. Max Weinberg (E Street Band)
32. Alan White (Yes)
33. Bill Ward (Black Sabbath)
34. Joey Jordison (Slipknot)
35. Tommy Aldridge (Whitesnake)
36. Carmine Appice (Beck, Bogart, Appice)
37. Stanton Moore (Galactic)
38. Hal Blaine (Elvis Presley, Beach Boys)
39. Nicko McBrain (Iron Maiden)
40. Scott Rockenfield (Queensryche)
41. Cozy Powell (Rainbow)
42. Morgan Agren (Frank Zappa)
43. Chester Thompson (Santana)
44. Jeff Porcaro (Toto)
45. Dean Castronovo (Journey)
46. ​​Nick Mason (Pink Floyd)
47. Greg Bissonette (David Lee Roth, Satriani)
48. Ralph Humphrey (Mothers Of Invention)
49. Jimmy Chamberlain (Smashing Pumpkins)
50. Mike Bordin (Faith No More)
51. Jon Theodore (Mars Volta)
52. Mike Giles (King Crimson)
53. Ringo Starr (Beatles)
54. Zak Starkey (The Who)
55. Jeff Campitelli (Satriani)
56. Phil Ehart (Kansas)
57. Brian Mantia (Primus)
58. Kenny Aronoff (John Mellencamp)
59. Charlie Watts (Rolling Stones)
60. Lars Ulrich (Metallica)
61. Clive Bunker (Jethro Tull)
62. Mike Sus (Possessed)
63. Jason Rullo (Symphony X)
64. Dave Grohl (Scream, Nirvana)
65. Pat Mastelotto (King Crimson)
66. Ray Herrera (Fear Factory)
67. Scott Travis (Judas Priest)
68. Brann Dailor (Mastodon)
69. Roger Taylor (Queen)
70. Jose Pasillas (Incubus)
71. Earl Palmer (session man)
72. Gene Holgan (Death)
73. Joey Kramer (Aerosmith)
74. Danny Seraphine (Chicago)
75. Matt McDonough (Mudvayne)
76. BJ Wilson (Procol Harum)
77. Brian Downey (Thin Lizzy)
78. Igor Cavalera (Sepultura)
79. Jim Gordon (Derek & the Dominos)
80. Travis Barker (Blink 182)
81. Matt Sorum (The Cult, GNR)
82. Nicholas Barker (Dimmu Borgir)
83. Jim Keltner (Elvis Costello)
84. Chad Smith (RHCP)
85. John Densmore (The Doors)
86. Brad Wilk (Rage Against The Machine)
87. Mike Mangini (Extreme, Steve Vai)
88. Jack Irons (RHCP, Pearl Jam)
89. John Dolmayan (System of a Down)
90. Mark Zonder (Fate's Warning)
91. Gary Husband (Level 42)
92. Al Jackson (MG's)
93. Paul Bostaph (Slayer)
94. Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters)
95. Dino Danelli (Rascals)
96. Jerry Gaskill (King's X)
97. Dave Abbruzzese (Pearl Jam)
98. Van Romaine (Steve Morse Band)
99. Sean Kinney (Alice in Chains)
100. Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree)

Here are more drummers who are worthy of respect, but did not make it into the 100 best... (from the same site)

Alan Gratzer (REO Speedwagon)
Alan John "Reni" Wren (Stone Roses)
Benny Benjamin (session man)
Bobby Rondinelli (Rainbow, Black Sabbath)
Buddy Miles (Band Of Gypsys)
Buddy Saltzman (session man)
Bun E Carlos (Cheap Trick)
Chad Sexton (311)
Charlie Allen Martin (Bob Seger)
Charlie Benante (Anthrax)
Chris Frantz (Talking Heads)
Chris Kontos (Machine Head)
Chris Layton (Double Trouble)
Chris Pennie (Dillinger Escape Plan)
Chris Slade (AC/DC, Uriah Heep)
Clive Burr (Iron Maiden)
Dale Crover (Melvins)
Damon Che Fitzgerald (Don Caballero)
Daniel Erlandsson (Arch Enemy)
Denny Carmassi (Montrose)
Dominic Howard (Muse)
Doug Clifford (CCR)
Eric Singer (Kiss)
Frank Beard (ZZ Top)
Gary Chester (session man)
Jason Bonham (UFO)
Jay Lane (The Frog Brigade)
Jim Capaldi (Traffic)
Jimmy DeGrasso (Megadeth)
Jon Fishman (Phish)
Jon Hiseman (Colosseum)
Larry Mullen, Jr. (U2)
Lee Kerslake (Uriah Heep)
Matt Abts (Gov"t Mule)
Max Kolesne (Krisiun)
Mick Fleetwood (Fleetwood Mac)
Mickey Hart (Grateful Dead)
Mikkey Dee (Motorhead)
Nick D'Virgilio (Spock's Beard)
Phil Rudd (AC/DC)
Phil Selway (Radiohead)
Randy Castillo (Ozzy)
Rick Allen (Def Leppard)
Ron Wilson (Surfaris)
Stephen Perkins (Jane's Addiction)
Tommy Lee (Motley Crue)
Topper Headon (The Clash)
Vinnie Appice (Black Sabbath, Dio)
William Calhoun (Living Color)
William Rieflin (Ministry)

Here are more songs that highlight the drummer's talent

1. Moby Dick - John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)
2. Toad - Ginger Baker (Cream)
3. Ticks And Leeches - Danny Carey (Tool)
4. 21st Century Schizoid Man - Michael Giles (King Crimson)
5. La Villa Strangiato - Neil Peart (Rush)
6. Erotomania - Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater)
7. Cobwebs And Strange - Keith Moon (The Who)
8. Tarkus - Carl Palmer (ELP)
9. Hot For Teacher - Alex Van Halen (Van Halen)
10. Heart Of The Sunrise - Bill Bruford (Yes)
11. Jesus Christ Pose - Matt Cameron (Soundgarden)
12. Fire - Mitch Mitchell (Jimi Hendrix)
13. Aja - Steve Gadd (Steely Dan)
14. Space Truckin - Ian Paice (Deep Purple)
15. By-Tor And The Snow Dog - Neil Peart (Rush)
16. A Quick One - Keith Moon (The Who)
17. Wipeout - Ron Wilson (Surfaris)
18. Dharma For One - Clive Bunker (Jethro Tull)
19. Rosanna - Jeff Porcaro (Toto)
20. One More Red Nightmare - Bill Bruford (King Crimson)
21. Don't Eat The Yellow Snow Suite - Ralph Humphrey (Frank Zappa)
22. Rat Salad - Bill Ward (Black Sabbath)
23. Do What You Like - Ginger Baker (Blind Faith)
24. Frankenstein - Chuck Ruff (Edgar Winter)
25. Toccata - Carl Palmer (ELP)
26. Revolution Is My Name - Vinnie Paul (Pantera)
27. Tank - Carl Palmer (ELP)
28. Reflection - Danny Carey (Tool)
29. Dance Of Eternity - Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater)
30. Soundchaser - Alan White (Yes)
31. Tragic - Terry Bozzio (Bozzio Levin Stevens)
32. Won't Get Fooled Again - Keith Moon (The Who)
33. Eternity's Breath Part I and II - Narrada Michael Walden (Mahavishnu Orch.)
34. Manic Depression - Mitch Mitchell (Jimi Hendrix)
35. Aenima - Danny Carey (Tool)
36. Tripping Billies - Carter Beauford (Dave Matthews Band)
37. Late In The Evening - Steve Gadd (Paul Simon)
38. Ice Cakes - Rod Morgenstein (Dixie Dregs)
39. Baby Don't You Do It - Keith Moon (The Who)
40. No Excuses - Sean Kinney (Alice in Chains)
41. My Generation - Keith Moon (The Who)
42. YYZ - Neil Peart (Rush)
43. War Ensemble - Dave Lombardo (Slayer)
44. Who Are You - Keith Moon (The Who)
45. Karn Evil 9 - Carl Palmer (ELP)
46. ​​The Grudge - Danny Carey (Tool)
47. In A Gadda Da Vida - Ron Bushy (Iron Butterfly)
48. People=Shit - Joey Jordison (Slipknot)
49. Happy Jack - Keith Moon (The Who)
50. Symptom of the Universe - Bill Ward (Black Sabbath)
51. Vital Transformation - Billy Cobham (Mahavishnu Orchestra)
52. Rock And Roll - John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)
53. Fireball - Ian Paice (Deep Purple)
54. Painkiller - Scott Travis (Judas Priest)
55. Burn - Ian Paice (Deep Purple)
56. Sgt Baker - Tim Alexander (Primus)
57. Metropolis - Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater)
58. South Side of the Sky - Bill Bruford (Yes)
59. Message In A Bottle - Stewart Copeland (The Police)
60. 6:00 - Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater)
61. Soul Sacrifice - Mike Shrieve (Santana)
62. You Could Be Mine - Matt Sorum (Guns N Roses)
63. Rain - Ringo Starr (The Beatles)
64. How Many More Times - John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)
65. Frizzle Fry - Tim Alexander (Primus)
66. Forty Six & Two - Danny Carey (Tool)
67. Supernaut - Bill Ward (Black Sabbath)
68. One Of These Days - Nick Mason (Pink Floyd)
69. Eleven - Tim Alexander (Primus)
70. The Ox - Keith Moon (The Who)
71. Silent Scream - Dave Lombardo (Slayer)
72. Lateralis - Danny Carey (Tool)
73. The Noonward Race - Billy Cobham (Mahavishnu Orchestra)
74. Elephant Talk - Bill Bruford (King Crimson)
75. Seven Days - Vinnie Colaiuta (Sting)
76. 2112 - Neil Peart (Rush)
77. Achilles Last Stand - John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)
78. Tom Sawyer - Neil Peart (Rush)
79. Apostrophe - Jim Gordon (Frank Zappa)
80. Spoonman - Matt Cameron (Soundgarden)
81. Angel Of Death - Dave Lombardo (Slayer)
82. Great King Rat - Roger Taylor (Queen)
83. White Room - Ginger Baker (Cream)
84. A Change Of Seasons - Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater)
85. The Noose - Josh Freese (A Perfect Circle)
86. When the Levee Breaks - John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)
87. Candy's Room - Max Weinberg (Springsteen)
88. Walking On The Moon - Stewart Copeland (The Police)
89. Pretty Noose - Matt Cameron (Soundgarden)
90. Bad Reputation - Brian Downey (Thin Lizzy)
91. Regatta De Blanc - Stewart Copeland (The Police)
92. War Pigs - Bill Ward (Black Sabbath)
93. Acid Rain - Mike Portnoy (Liquid Tension Experiment)
94. The Wizard - Bill Ward (Black Sabbath)
95. Bargain - Keith Moon (The Who)
96. Raining Blood - Dave Lombardo (Slayer)
97. In My Time Of Dying - John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)
98. Dyers Eve - Lars Ulrich (Metallica)
99. Where Eagles Dare - Nicko McBrain (Iron Maiden)
100. Over The Electric Grapevine - Tim Alexander (Primus)
101. Hellbound - Vinnie Paul (Pantera)
102. Limelight - Neil Peart (Rush)
103. Four Sticks - John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)
104. Cemetery Gates - Vinnie Paul (Pantera)
105. Zero - Jimmy Chamberlain (Smashing Pumpkins)
106. Crusher Destroyer - Brann Dailor (Mastodon)
107. Xanadu - Neil Peart (Rush)
108. Close To The Edge - Bill Bruford (Yes)
109. Give It Away - Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
110. Renegades Of Funk - Brad Wilk (Rage Against The Machine)
111. Drunkenship Of Lanterns - Jon Thoedore (Mars Volta)
112. I"m A Man - Danny Seraphine (Chicago)
113. Bonzo's Montreux - John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)
114. When The Water Breaks - Mike Portnoy (Liquid Tension Experiment)
115. Spegetti Western - Tim Alexander (Primus)
116. John The Fisherman - Tim Alexander (Primus)
117. Highway Star - Ian Paice (Deep Purple)
118. Fountain Of Lamneth - Neil Peart (Rush)
119. Honky Tonk Woman - Charlie Watts (Rolling Stones)
120. Rollin And Tumblin - Ginger Baker (Cream)
121. A Day In The Life - Ringo Starr (The Beatles)
122. Bombora - Mike Biondo (Original Surfaris)
123. Good Times, Bad Times - John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)
124. Song for America - Phil Ehart (Kansas)
125. Hundreds of Thousands - Deen Castronovo (Tony Macalpine)
126. Give Blood - Simon Phillips (Pete Townshend)
127. Taste The Pain - Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
128. She Likes Surprises - Matt Cameron (Soundgarden)
129. Parallel Universe - Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
130. Time - Nick Mason (Pink Floyd)
131. Barracuda - Mike Derosier (Heart)
132. Paint It Black - Charlie Watts (Rolling Stones)
133. Cinema Show - Phil Collins (Genesis)
134. Guerilla Radio - Brad Wilk (Rage Against The Machine)
135. Windows - Terry Bozzio (Missing Persons)
136. A Passion Play - Barriemore Barlow (Jethro Tull)
137. Party In Simon's Pants - Simon Phillips (Los Lobotomys)
138. Digital Man - Neil Peart (Rush)
139. Finally Free - Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater)
140. Pamela - Jeff Porcaro (Toto)
141. Dallas Warhead - Tommy Aldridge (Gary Moore)
142. Cygnus X-1 - Neil Peart (Rush)
143. Loss Of Control - Alex Van Halen (Van Halen)
144. Jesus Of Suburbia - Tre Cool (Green Day)
145. Dazed And Confused - John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)
146. Fifty Ways To Leave Your Lover - Steve Gadd (Paul Simon)
147. Suck My Kiss - Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
148. Chop Suey - John Dolmayan (System Of A Down)
149. Sweet Lady - Roger Taylor (Queen)
150. Sweet Wine - Ginger Baker (Cream)
151. Hold The Line - Jeff Porcaro (Toto)
152. Parabola - Danny Carey (Tool)
153. Duende - Terry Bozzio (Bozzio Levin Stevens)
154. Saucerful Of Secrets - Nick Mason (Pink Floyd)
155. The Patient - Danny Carey (Tool)
156. Baker's Dozen - Stanton Moore (Galactic)
157. Lipstick Vogue - Pete Thomas (Elvis Costello)
158. The Barbarian - Carl Palmer (ELP)
159. In My Tree - Jack Irons (Pearl Jam)
160. Schism - Danny Carey (Tool)
161. Lady - Carmine Appice (Jeff Beck)
162. Take The Veil Cerpin Taxt - Jon Theodore (Mars Volta)
163. battery - Lars Ulrich (Metallica)
164.U.S. Drag - Terry Bozzio (Missing Persons)
165. Fool in the Rain - John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)
166. Midlife Crisis - Mike Bordin (Faith No More)
167. Paradigm Shift - Mike Portnoy (Liquid Tension Experiment)
168. Iron Tusk - Brann Dailor (Mastodon)
169. Drive In Drive Out - Carter Beauford (Dave Matthews)
170. Level Five - Pat Mastelotto (King Crimson)
171. Spiral - Terry Bozzio (Bozzio Levin Stevens)
172. La Grange - Mike Beard (ZZ Top)
173. Scatterbrain - Richard Bailey (Jeff Beck)
174. Hey Joe - Mitch Mitchell (Jimi Hendrix)
175. B"Boom - Bill Bruford/Pat Mastelotto (King Crimson)
176. Cruise Missile - Rod Morgenstein (Dixie Dregs)
177. Duality - Joey Jordison (Slipknot)
178. Driven to Tears - Stewart Copeland (The Police)
179. Opiate - Danny Carey (Tool)
180. Whole Lotta Love - John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)
181. Rock N Roll Suspension - Terry Bozzio (Missing Persons)
182. Brighton Rock - Roger Taylor (Queen)
183. Pull Me Under - Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater)
184. Do The Neurotic - Phil Collins (Genesis)
185. South Of Heaven - Dave Lombardo (Slayer)
186. One Little Victory - Neil Peart (Rush)
187. Walk This Way - Joey Kramer (Aerosmith)
188. No Quarter - John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)
189. Vapor Trail - Neil Peart (Rush)
190. The Real Me - Keith Moon (The Who)
191. Tommy The Cat - Tim Alexander (Primus)
192. Hush - Ian Paice (Deep Purple)
193. Blood Sugar Sex Magik - Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
194. Face Pollution - Matt Cameron (Soundgarden)
195. Old Days - Danny Seraphine (Chicago)
196. Davidian - Chris Kontos (Machine Head)
197. Calling Elvis - Jeff Porcaro (Dire Straits)
198. Shyboy - Greg Bissonette (David Lee Roth)
199. Insight And The Catharsis - Nicholas Barker (Dimmu Borgir)
200. Smells Like Teen Spirit - Dave Grohl (Nirvana)

Same with albums

1. Lateralus
Tool
(Danny Carey)

2.Machine Head
Deep Purple
(Ian Paice)

3. Quadrophenia
The Who
(Keith Moon)

4.Awake
Dream Theater
(Mike Portnoy)

5. Moving Pictures
Rush
(Neil Peart)

6. Led Zeppelin II
Led Zeppelin
(John Bonham)

7. Disraeli Gears
Cream
(Ginger Baker)

8. Fragile
Yes
(Bill Bruford)

9. Brain Salad Surgery
Emerson Lake & Palmer
(Carl Palmer)

10. Outlandos D'Amour
The Police
(Stewart Copeland)

11. Situation Dangerous
Bozzio Levin Stevens
(Terry Bozzio)

12. Reinventing The Steel
Pantera
(Vinnie Paul)

13.Red
King Crimson
(Bill Bruford)

14. Physical Graffiti
Led Zeppelin
(John Bonham)

15.BadMotorFinger
Soundgarden
(Matt Cameron)

16. Frizzle Fry
Primus
(Tim Alexander)

17. Are You Experienced
Jimi Hendrix Experience
(Mitch Mitchell)

18. What If
Dixie Dregs
(Rod Morgenstein)

19. Season In The Abyss
Slayer
(Dave Lambardo)

20. Aenima
Tool
(Danny Carey)

21. Iowa
Slipknot
(Joey Jordison)

22. Angel Dust
Faith No More
(Mike Bordin)

23. Crash
Dave Matthews Band
(Carter Beauford)

24. Paranoid
Black Sabbath
(Bill Ward)

25. 1984
Van Halen
(Alex Van Halen)

26. Scenes From A Memory
Dream Theater
(Mike Portnoy)

27. Tarkus
Emerson Lake & Palmer
(Carl Palmer)

28. Moon Babies
Planet X
(Virgil Donati)

29. Toxicity
system of a Down
(John Dolmayan)

30. Apostrophe
Frank Zappa
(Ralph Humphrey)

31. The Lamb Lies Down
On Broadway
Genesis
(Phil Collins)

32.Relayer
Yes
(Alan White)

33. De-Loused In
The Comatorium
Mars Volta
(John Theodore)

34. The Return
Vanilla Fudge
(Carmine Appice)

35. Death Cult Armageddon
Dimmu Borgir
(Nicholas Barker)

36. And Justice For All
Metallica
(Lars Ulrich)

37. 2112
Rush
(Neil Peart)

38. Danger Money
UK
(Terry Bozzio)

39.Leftoverture
Kansas
(Phil Ehart)

40. Reign In Blood
Slayer
(Dave Lombardo)

41. Late For The Future
Galactic
(Stanton Moore)

42. Painkiller
Judas Priest
(Scott Travis)

43. Led Zeppelin III
Led Zeppelin
(John Bonham)

44. Night Of The Living Dregs
Dixie Dregs
(Rod Morgenstein)

45.Demanufacture
Fear Factory
(Ray Herrara)

46. ​​Thirteenth Step
A Perfect Circle
(Josh Freese)

47.Remission
Mastodon
(Brann Dailor)

48. Fresh Cream
Cream
(Ginger Baker)

49. V: The New Mythology Suite
Symphony X
(Jason Rullo)

50. Blood Sugar Sex Magik
Red Hot Chili Peppers
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Musical ensembles can usually combine a variety of instruments, but a band without drums is becoming increasingly rare. They create the foundation, setting the rhythm and size. JazzPeople reveals which top jazz drummers have stood out in the improvisation arena.

The best jazz drummers

Buddy Rich

In the 1960s, Elvin Jones joined saxophonist John Coltrane's quartet, in which he earned worldwide recognition.

Jones' style was truly revolutionary: he achieved a dynamic interaction between the drum line and the soloists, which had not been demonstrated by drummers before him. Alvin's innovative rhythmic approach has inspired many drummers to develop and promote improvisational techniques. The musician died on May 18, 2004 from heart failure.

Max Roach

When talking about who the best jazz drummers are, we can't help but mention Max Roach. Born on January 10, 1924, and playing drums at age 10, Roach is one of the founders of hard bop and bebop, a jazz movement characterized by intense rhythms and complex performance techniques.

Max was one of the founders of the record company Debut Records.

He also organized a quintet with Clifford Brown and the M’Boom percussion orchestra and recorded many duets. Roach died on August 16, 2007 in New York.

Billy Cobham

Billy Cobham was born on May 16, 1946 in Panama. He was interested in drums since childhood, and later, even in the army, Billy played in a military band. Billy's performances with John McLaughlin and the Mahavishnu Orchestra brought him worldwide fame.

Billy Cobham showed himself as an innovator, forming the fusion style, and he also played in the jazz-rock style.

Cobham's album Spectrum is considered one of the best jazz records in the world. In the wake of this success, Billy Cobham founded his own band, and then another one, but with other musicians. The apogee of his career can be considered the 90s, when he was in the Jazz is Dead project, which reflected a wide range of jazz and blues styles. Moreover, the musician is actively involved in teaching, conducting master classes and writing thematic literature.

Chick Webb

Despite his short life, Chick Webb remains a unique figure in jazz history. He was born February 10, 1909 in Baltimore. “Little” Webb was only 130 cm tall.

Chick Webb was able to independently master playing the drums and earned his first “fees” by playing on the streets.

Later, having moved to New York, Chick initially worked as a session musician - fortunately, there was plenty of such work in the 1920s - and already in 1926 he founded his own jazz band. The musician is also called the “king of swing”, as he promoted the sound of this direction. Chick Webb died at the age of 34 on June 16, 1939 from spinal tuberculosis.

Gene Krupa

Chicago native Gene Krupa was born on January 15, 1909 in a large family. I initially became acquainted with music by playing the saxophone, but then switched to drums - prosaically, but due to the cheapness of the instrument.

Gene Krupa took drumming to the next level by performing long drum runs.

He can be considered the forefather of the modern drum kit due to the influence he had on the Slingerland Drums company. He was the first to record the sound of a bass drum. After moving to New York, the musician played in a band, although he could not even read music. He later joined the group, which became a real jazz orchestra, but soon left it and founded his own. By the early 1960s, Krupa began performing less frequently due to health problems. He died on October 16, 1973 from a heart attack.

Louis Bellson

Louis Bellson was born July 6, 1924 in Illinois. Already at the age of 17, young Louis played professionally in a band. His work includes more than two hundred records, many arrangements for compositions of different genres. His works can without a doubt be considered swing classics.

Louis Bellson was the composer and designed the two-bass drum kit.

Bellson taught, wrote books about playing the drums and, despite health problems, did not part with the instrument until his death. The musician died on February 14, 2009.

Jimmy Cobb

The legendary Jimmy Cobb was born on January 20, 1929. He never studied drums, however, he quickly moved forward, first accompanying various musicians in Washington and playing in Earl Bostic's band, and then playing in a group with musicians of the same level.

Jimmy Cobb never learned to play the drums

After leaving there, Jimmy joined the Wynton Kelly Trio, with whom he released three albums. Later, the drummer performed with many great musicians, and to this day he continues his concert activities.

Tony Williams

Another Chicago native, Tony Williams, is a brilliant drummer who has developed this instrument not only as a kind of metronome for other instruments, but as a full-fledged melodic source of music. At the age of 17, his playing was noticed and invited to his project, in which Tony very quickly became a central figure, complicating his parts and improvising in them.

Avant-garde jazz had a certain influence on his work.

Many covers of classic compositions with an emphasis on drums have been recorded. With the group he created, Tony was one of the first to make fusion jazz and further, including with other projects, he was not afraid to experiment in music and show a unique, innovative sound. The musician died on February 23, 1997 from a heart attack.

Who are they, the hundred best drummers in the world in the history of music? The full list of musicians is presented in the article.

100. Rob Burdon (Linkin Park)

Born in 1979 in California. He has been playing drums since he was 10 years old, after attending an Aerosmith concert.

99. Gene Hoglan (Death)

Born in 1967 in the USA. He has been playing drums since he was 13 years old and taught himself. Holgan gained fame with the group Death.

98. John Theodore (Mars Volta)

Born in 1973, he is now the drummer for Queens of the Stone Age. He started playing the drum kit at the age of fifteen.

97. Don Brewer (Grand Funk Railroad)

Born in 1948, he became famous thanks to the group Grand Funk Railroad. He started playing drums during his school years.

96. Stanton Moore (Galactic)

The outstanding American drummer and founder of the funk band Galactic was born in 1972. In 2008, the team came to Russia.

95. Brad Wilk (Rage Against The Machine)

The 49-year-old drummer from the USA became famous playing in the band Rage Against The Machine. He is now a member of another team, Prophets of Rage.

94. Damon Che (Don Caballero)

Another talented musician comes from the USA. Don Caballero joined the group in 1991.

93. Dennis Chambers (Santana)

Born in 1959. In 2001, Modern Drummer magazine included him in its list of the best drummers.

92. Carl Palmer (Emerson, Lake & Palmer/Asia)

91. Kenny Aronoff (John Mellencamp)

90. Matt McDonough (Mudvayne)

Member of the band Mudvayne since 1996.

89. Billy Cobham (Horace Silver/Miles Davis)

The jazz drummer was born in 1944 in Panama, and later moved to the USA with his family. Started playing in the 60s.

88. Michael Shriiv (Santana)

The drummer of "Santana" was born in 1949.

87. David Garibaldi (Tower Of Power)

86. Chad Smith (RHCP)

85. Dave Lombardo (Slayer)

The Cuban-born American musician is best known as the drummer for the band Slayer. Participated in the recording of seven albums of the group.

84. Steve Gadd (Steely Dan)

Steve Gadd made a huge contribution to the development of drumming. Considered one of the most recorded drummers in history.

83. Jimmy Chamberlin (Smashing Pumpkins)

He gained fame in the band Smashing Pumpkins, which he left in 1996.

82. Joey Jordison (Slipknot)

81. Carter Beauford (Dave Matthews Band)

In 2010, Rolling Stone magazine ranked the musician tenth on its list of the greatest drummers of all time.

80. Tim Alexander (Primus)

The drummer has had an incredible influence on modern rock music.

79. Virgil Donati (Planet X)

78. Max Weinberg (E Street Band)

Born in 1951. The most famous drummer is from the E Street Band.

77. Alan White (Yes)

76. Carmine Appisi (Vanilla Fudge)

75. Simon Phillips (Toto, Jeff Beck)

74. Rod Morgensteen (Dixie Dregs, Winger)

Known for his work with rock bands Winger and Dixie Dregs.

73. Jaki Liebetzeit (Can)

72. Bernard Purdy

The session drummer played with many famous musicians and bands.

71. Chad Wackerman (Zappa)

Known for his collaborations with Frank Zappa and the rock band UK.

70. Phil Collins (Genesis)

Gained fame as a member of the rock band Genesis. Afterwards he made an incredible solo career.

69. Klaus Dinger (Neu/LA Dusserldorf)

I came up with a motor rhythm. Died in 2008.

68. Elvin Jones (John Coltrane)

67. Vinnie Paul (Pantera)

66. Ainsley Dunbar (Jeff Beck, Whitesnake)

The British drummer is known for his collaborations with many famous musicians, including F. Zappa, L. Reed, D. Bowie.

65. Brann Dailor (Mastodon)

64. Dean Castronovo (Bad English/Journey)

63. Alan Gratzer (REO Speedwagon)

Born in New York in 1948. His parents noticed the boy's interest in drums and bought him a toy kit.

62. Bill Bruford (Yes)

61. Terry Bozzio (Zappa, Jeff Beck)

60. Danny Carey (Tool)

Born in 1961. Member of the group "Tul".

59. Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater)

Repeatedly recognized as one of the best drummers of our time. Won the nomination "Best Drummer of the Year".

58. Buddy Rich

57. Earl Palmer (Session man)

Member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

56. BJ Wilson (Procol Harum)

British drummer, member of the band Procol Harum. Died from an overdose.

55. Anton Fir (Feelies/Pere Ubu/Golden Palominos)

54. Jeff Porcaro (Toto)

53. Clive Bunker (Jethro Tull)

Known as the first drummer of the British band Jethro Tull.

52. Josh Freese (A Perfect Circle/Desert Sessions)

51. Danny Serafin (Chicago)

50. Chris Adler (Lamb of God)

49. John French (Captain Beefheart)

48. Steve Shelley (Sonic Youth)

47. Clyde Stubblefield (James Brown)

46. ​​Stephen Morris (Joy Division/New Order)

British drummer, to whom bands such as Joy Division and New Order owe their sound.

45. Scott Travis (Judas Priest)

A member of the British band Judas Priest was born in 1961 in the USA.

44. Tico Torres (Bon Jovi)

43. Don Henley (Eagles)

42. Jack Irons (RHCP, Pearl Jam)

The future famous drummer raved about drums since childhood and persuaded his parents to buy a kit.

41. Travis Barker (Blink 182)

In 2005, Classic Rock magazine ranked the drummer 32nd on its list of "Rock's 50 Best Drummers."

40. Joey Kramer (Aerosmith)

39. Levon Helm (The Band)

The American drummer and actor has won the prestigious Grammy Award several times.

38. Zak Starkey (The Who/Oasis)

37. Rick Allen (Def Leppard)

Rick Allen was born in 1963 in Great Britain. From an early age I became interested in drums.

36. Chad Sexton (311)

311 is an American rock band from Omaha. It was created in 1988.

35. Dave Weckl (Chick Corea)

Currently considered one of the most respected drummers in the world.

34. Dominic Howard (Muse)

He is left-handed, and his drum kit is made in accordance with this feature.

33. Jose Pasillas (Incubus)

32. Steven Adler (Guns N' Roses)

31. Phil Rudd (AC/DC)

30. Albert Jackson (Booker T & the MGs)

Years of life: 1935-1975. Founder of Booker T. & the M.G."s.

29. Mick Fleetwood (Fleetwood Mac)

He is best known as the founder and permanent member of the band Fleetwood Mac.

28. Alexander (Alex) Arthur Van Halen (Van Halen)

Founder and permanent member of the group Van Halen.

27. Tre Cool, real name: Frank Edwin Wright III (Green Day)

26. Hal Blaine (Elvis Presley, Beach Boys)

Recently received a star on the Walk of Fame for his musical achievements.

25. Tommy Lee (Motley Crue)

24. John Paul Densmore (The Doors)

Known as the drummer of The Doors.

23. Cozy Powell (Black Sabbath/Rainbow)

During his 33-year career, he played with a huge number of artists. Died in 1998.

22. Tommy Aldridge (Whitesnake)

Developer of the double bass drum playing style.

21. Vinnie Colaiuta (Frank Zappa/Sting/Jeff Beck)

At the age of 14, he received his first drum kit as a gift from his parents.

20. Maureen Tucker (Velvet Underground)

She is known as one of the few female drummers in the history of rock, a member of the legendary group The Velvet Underground.

19. Nicko McBrain (Iron Maiden)

18. Topper Headon (The Clash)

17. Travis Barker (Blink-182)

16. Steve Smith (Journey)

15. Bill Ward (Black Sabbath)

14. Neil Mason (Pink Floyd)

13. Neil Peart (Rush)

Many celebrities consider him the best drummer in the world.

12. Roger Taylor (Queen)

He is famous for his unique sound and is considered one of the most influential drummers of the 70s and 80s of the last century.

11. Matt Cameron (Soundgarden)

10. Lars Ulrich (Metallica)

One of the creators of Metallica. He has a varied playing style.

9. Ian Paice (Deep Purple)

8. Ringo Starr (The Beatles)

7. Charlie Watts (The Rolling Stones)

According to the famous music critic R. Christgau, he is considered “the greatest rock drummer.”

6. Mitch Mitchell (The Jimi Hendrix Experience)

5. Ginger Baker (Cream)

One of the most influential and eccentric drummers in the history of rock music.

4. Stuart Copeland (The Police)

Born in 1952 in the USA. He is best known as the drummer for The Police.

3. Keith Moon (Who)

2. John "Bonzo" Bonham (Led Zeppelin)

1. Dave Grohl (Nirvana/Foo Fighters)

Now you know what the best drummers of all time look like. Their contribution to rock music cannot be overestimated.