50 Greatest Drummers of All Time

[drummer]

MD announced an article they'll be doing on the 50 greatest drummers of all time. Let's see if we can figure out who will be in that list. In no particular order, I'll start:

1. John Bonham
2. Buddy Rich
3. Jeff Porcaro
4. Vinnie Colaiuta
5. Dennis Chambers
6. Tony Williams
7. Stewart Copeland
8. Neil Peart
9. Louie Bellson
10. Steve Gadd

Take it away folks. It'll be interesting to see how many we get right.

[Ricardo]

Add these............

Bill Bruford
Mike Mangini
Ringo Starr
Gene Krupa
Chad Wackerman
Terry Bozzio
Mike Portnoy
Carl Palmer
Ian Paice
Simon Phillips
Marco Minnemann
Billy Cobham
Chester Thompson
Michael Giles
Shiela E.
Dave Grohl
Thomas Lang

I'm certain I've forgotten 100 others..............

[rickthedrummer]

Buddy Rich

Gene Krupa

Max Roach

Louie Bellson

Joe Morello

Danny Serephin

Carl Palmer

Hal Blaine

Elvin Jones

Sandy Nelson

Stewart Copeland

Chico Hamilton

[N2Bluz]

Im sure Keith Moon, Ginger Baker and Charlie Watts will be on the list as well.

[drummer]

And Dave Weckl. Geesh, how could we forget him.

OK, we're at about 38. Who are we leaving out?

[rickthedrummer]

Tom, it's not who we are leaving out, it's some that are being put in.

That includes my list.

[cabasner]

How about J.R. Robinson?

[dirtysticks]

My Top 50... or 55 if I'm technical! LOL (In no particular order)

John "J.R." Robinson
Neil Peart
Buddy Rich
Carter Beauford
Chick Webb
Marcus Baylor
Eric Harland
Roy Haynes
Phil Collins
Sheila E.
Tony Royster Jr.
Chris Coleman
Max Roach
Gene Krupa
Will Kennedy
John Blackwell
Calvin Rodgers
Manu Katche
Omar Hakim
Marvin "Smitty" Smith
Steve Smith
Steve Jordan
Akira Jimbo
Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez
Aaron Spears
Thomas Pridgen
Benny Greb
JoJo Mayer
Dave Elitch
Cindy Blackman
Mitch Mitchell
Tommy Aldridge
John Bonham
Jeff Porcaro
Vinnie Colaiuta
Dennis Chambers
Tony Williams
Stewart Copeland
Stanton Moore
Gavin Harrison
David Garibaldi
Chris "Daddy" Dave
Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson
Brian Frasier-Moore
Chad Smith
Gil Sharone
Todd Sucherman
Billy Cobham
Ndugu Chancellor
Zoro
Derek Roddy
George "Spanky" McCurdy
Gerald Heyward
Lil John Roberts
Ladell Adams
Louie Bellson

[drummer]

Man, I think with cabasner's and dirtystick's list, we've nailed it! Except we're way over 50.

[dirtysticks]

Man, I think with cabasner's and dirtystick's list, we've nailed it! Except we're way over 50.

Yeah, just a touch! lol

[itchie]

dont forget animal and sticks wizzard dragon

[Drumbledore]

What, no Phil Gould (Level 42)? Gary Husband and Chad Wackerman should have a look in as well.

[rickthedrummer]

You could take about 40 names off the lists.

A lot of good drummers but few "great" drummers.

[Northern Redneck]

Alex Van Halen
Tommy Lee
Carmine Appice
Vinnie Appice
Ainsley Dunsbar
Cozy Powell
Gregg Bissonette
Rick Allen
Ed Shaunessy
Jeff Pocaro
Mitch Mitchell

[onegourd]

some Id like to see as yet overlooked,

Bernard purdie
art blakey
paul motian
zigaboo modeliste
andy newmark

[CB700]

What about love for Jason Bonham.

[drummer]

Man, we should update this list to include drummers that have exploded on the scene since 2014. Guys like...

- Matt Garstka - Oh my god, I love that guy's drumming!!!! I remember seeing videos of him at Berklee and he was a monster even back then!

- Larnell Lewis - Damn!! So tasty... while killin' it with chops!

- Eric Moore !!!! .... O.M.G. !!

Who am I leaving out?

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List of Famous Drummers

[slanddad]

Levon Helms...Richie Hayward...Joe Dyson...Don Brewer...Anton Fig...Paul Cooke

[drummer]

Oh, and I said guys, but how about those amazing women on the scene! ... Anika Nilles.... Wow!!