Who's the greatest Drummer ever?

[Cobra]

I nearly mentioned Zak Starkey, actually...

He's better than his dad, that's for sure.

Ringo Starr.

As above

 

[Graham W]

Maybe controversial...

Phil Collins
Ringo Starr

Controversial maybe, but those two always come to mind. Both for their subtle inventiveness and lack of "Showboating".
I believe a lot of Ringo's style came from the fact that he is left handed, but played a right handed kit.

 

[boogie man]

I'm going to add Joe Morello to the mix. Everyone remembers the piano and saxaphone on "Take five", but none of it works without the drums,

Agreed Joe was a great drummer, perfect timing and very inventive considering he only used a small kit. And how he got his head round those awkward time signatures I’ll never know.

I saw Louis Bellson playing with Oscar Peterson once, he was a similar deal… small kit, very understated but a really clever drummer. The best bit was that he played a whole two hour set, in a tuxedo ….and never broke a sweat.

 

[Nikon_Nick]

I mean, isn't this VERY subjective? For me it's Nicko McBrain

Yes, VERY subjective. For me its either Eloy Casagrande, Joey Jordison(RIP) or Dave Lombardo.

 

[arclight]

https://www.metal-drum.co.uk/

 

[Mozziephotography]

Ginger Baker

 

[Deleted member 49549]

I’ll add Buddy Rich to the list:-

View: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9esWG6A6g-k

 

[G.K.Jnr.]

Brian Bennett OBE. (Shadows).

 

[Plain Nev]

John Bonham. His drumming is like an engine. It drove Led Zeppelin. Similarly I think mid Beatles Ringo Star takes some beating. He's greatly underrated, and the way his drumming weaves into the music is incredible. But those are both stand outs. You could equally say that the best drummers are the totally professional ones who don't make such a splash, but are solid and keep perfect time. Someone like Charlie Watts comes to mind.

 

[ilikebowens]

Ray Cooper
Owain Wyn Evans
Animal from the Muppets

 

[magicaxeman]

Neil Peart for his sheer perfectionism and technical skill, Bonzo for his power & dynamics and Charlie Watts for his often ignored mastery of the backbeat.

 

[ST1]

Animal from the Muppet Show

 

[Remedi]

I’ll add Buddy Rich to the list:-

View: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9esWG6A6g-k

Glad someone did finally.

Also no funk in this thread yet.

Jabo Starks
Clyde Stubblefield

Two drummers that played on records you still probably hear everyday.

 

[Nod]

Terry Bozzio deserves at least an honourable mention.

 

[TheBigYin]

Another name to throw into the ring, Jeff Porcaro... Some amazing work with Toto, plus a who's who of rock bands session work from mid seventies to the early nineties.

His successor in Toto, Simon Phillips wasn't half bad either....

 

[antonroland]

The ONLY two possible answers can be Roger Taylor or Phil Collins.

 

[Steelo]

One of the best passed away yesterday, Taylor Hawkins, Foo Fighters.

 

[cambsno]

One of the best passed away yesterday, Taylor Hawkins, Foo Fighters.

He was.

I like my musicians go have a personality and he did. As well as being an awesome drummer. So talented.

 

[Craig1912]

Loved the duets when Genesis played live between Chester Thompson and Phil Collins

 

[Erty]

Chick Webb

 

[Steelo]

He was.

I like my musicians go have a personality and he did. As well as being an awesome drummer. So talented.

There's a cracking video on YouTube of him being interviewed by Steve Lamacq about all sorts, influences, what it's like being a drummer for the Foo's etc. 48 mins worth watching for sure....

View: https://youtu.be/PwjEc8S0PRo

 

[Hogboy]

A few of my fave drummers
Topper headon - The Clash
David lovering - Pixies
Stephen morris - Joy division
Meg white - White stripes

 

[Steelo]

I guess whilst on the subject of Taylor from the Foo's being one of the best, yet not even the best drummer in the band, I guess I should also mention Dave Grohl!

 

[Pound Coin]

Celso Alberti

 

[TheBigYin]

Animal from the Muppet Show

ah, Ronnie Verrell...