Keith Moon & Buddy Rich - First thoughts about Keith Moon & Buddy Rich Keith John Moon (23 August 1946 â 7 September 1978) was an English musician, best known for being the drummer of the English rock group The Who. Bernard Buddy Rich (September 30, 1917 â April 2, 1987) was an American jazz drummer and bandleader. 5.0/5 Keith Moon Buddy Rich John Bonham Neil Peart Gene Krupa Ginger Baker Mitch Mitchell Lars Ulrich Max Roach Philly Joe Jones Ringo Starr Charlie Watts Mike Portnoy Steve Gadd Ed Shaughnessy Elvin Jones Art Blakey Van Halen Bill Ward Bob Weir Neal Peart 22 Dec 2014 17:25 I get sick and tired of seeing these year end musical questions every year about the Top Ten Greatest Drummers of All Time. Really, John Bohnam? I'm sorry but John Bohnam, Ginger Baker , Keith Moon, Mitch Mitchell , etc were all excellent drummers, maybe even great, but no way do any of them belong on a top ten list.

None of them could lick the loafers of Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa , Joe Morello , Max Roach , Philly Joe Jones , Kenny Clarke , Art Blakey , Elvin Jones , Earl Palmer or Ed Shaughnessy . Now there's a top ten list. 26 Sep 2014 15:38 of the mighty Zep in one moment and Jim Morrison in the next. It's the Black Crowes and Keith Moon and Buddy Rich and Hendrix and *** 01 Aug 2014 01:15 you need the top 3 drummers to form the SUPER drummer... John Bonham 's Feet, Keith Moon's Tom Work, and Buddy Rich's Flair 30 May 2014 15:44 BIRTHDAY WISHES: Topper Headon was born today in 1955 in London, England. Topper Headon is best known for his drumming contributions in the punk rock band The Clash. He is regarded as one of the most inspirational and technically inventive punk rock drummers of the late 1970s and early 1980s and appeared on many seminal recordings by the Clash.

Although he was not an original member of the Clash, his arrival helped push them to the next musical level, as he quickly became an integral part of the group. Born Nicholas Bowen Headon, he became known as "Topper" due to his resemblance to the character "Mickey the Monkey" from the U.K. comic "The Topper." Headon started playing drums at an early age and was a fan of jazz and soul music. Legendary drummers Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa , Keith Moon, HarveyMason, Billy Cobham , and Steve Gadd were all some of his first major influences. In 1973, Headon joined the cult progressive rock outfit Mirkwood. He appeared with them for a year and a half as they supported major act ... 22 Feb 2014 18:25 MUSIC HISTORY 101 February 22, 2002- English-born jazz drummer Ronnie Verrell died one day after his 76th birthday.

Although he'd worked with two of the UK's most prestigious and acclaimed jazz giants, The Ted Heath Orchestra and The Syd Lawrence Orchestra, most Americans that do know of him recognize him mainly as the man behind the talent of ANIMAL, the hirsute and spastic but enthusiastic drummer on TV's The Muppet Show (whose voice is provided by actor Frank Oz ). When American jazz percussionist Buddy Rich, (one of Verrell's heroes), guested on the show, Verrell (as Animal) had a drumming duel with Rich, and won after Animal smashed a snare drum over Rich's head. Fans of The Who's drummer Keith Moon claim that the character of Animal was based on Moon, who was known for his wild antics. However, there is no evidence in the original sketches for the character that suggest that he was based on anybody in particular. Three of the other members of the Electric Mayhem were created by Muppet designer Micha ... 10 Feb 2014 20:25 Only somewhat vintage Ludwig realted, but who would you guys pick as 10 best drummers of all time? I'll get it going, in no particular order.

Tough to limit it to only 10, and not use the criteria of 'influential'. I'm sure my taste in music affect my list... -Vinny Colaiuta - John Bonham - Neil Peart -Terry Bozio -Buddy Rich -Ian Pace - Steve Smith - Alex Van Halen - Ginger Baker -Keith Moon 01 Feb 2014 23:39 As many people are asking, the Top 25 in Modern Drummer 's list of the 50 Greatest Drummers of all time was: 1. Buddy Rich (RIP) 2. John Bonham (RIP) 3. Neil Peart 4. Tony Williams (RIP) 5. Elvin Jones (RIP) 6. Steve Gadd 7. Vinnie Colauita 8. Keith Moon (RIP) 9. Ringo Starr 10. Gene Krupa (RIP) 11. Mike Portnoy 12. Stewart Copeland 13. Max Roach (RIP) 14. Jeff Porcaro (RIP) 15. Billy Cobham 16.

Papa Jo Jones (RIP) 17. Bill Bruford 18. Roy Haynes 19. Philly Joe Jones (RIP) 20. Art Blakey (RIP) 21. Phil Collins 22. Dave Weckl 23. Ginger Baker 24. Terry Bozzio 25. Bernard Purdie I must say (as I always do): there is no "greatest" or "best", there's only "favorites" as it's all so subjective...but regardless, it is such an incredible honor to be recognized along side so many of my heroes and I am grateful for such an incredible acknowledgment. It's not always about technique...a list like this is also about the impact and influence drummers can have on young, aspiring drummers...and to me, that acknowledgemen ... 19 Dec 2013 00:00 Some gift ideas for my studio: any memorabilia autographed by Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa , John Bonham , Keith Moon or Ringo !

Thanks lol 06 Dec 2013 09:44 There's only one rock drummer who can match jazz drummers and that's Neil Peart . John Bonham , Keith Moon and Ginger Baker can almost do it, but put your average rock drummer in a contest with a jazz drummer and the rock drummer will lose every time. It's hilarious to see rock drummers use double bass drum kits and get smoked by Buddy Rich, Ed Shaughnessy or Gene Krupa using tiny basic kits. 14 Nov 2013 02:08 If you Google "greatest drummers of all time," the list of names you'll find is pretty consistent: Buddy Rich; Neal Peart (Rush); John Bonham (Led Zeppelin); Lars Ulrich (Metallica); Keith Moon (The Who); Stephen Dale, Mark McAlister; J. Conly Brewer (sorry â I had to add my three favorites to this list!). One name you wonât see is Scot Halpin...but one could argue that there has never been a more valuable percussionist in the history of rock music.

On November 20, 1973, The Who were in San Francisco for a concert promoting their latest album. The Who had met with tremendous success...but their drummer, Keith Moon, was battling an addiction to alcohol and drugs. And on that day the demons won as Moon passed out on his drum kit. As stage hands dragged the unconscious drummer away, guitarist Pete Townshend looked to the crowd and yelled, "Can anyone play the drums?!?!?!" Iâm sure the scene was surreal. After all, The Who were arguably to hottest band in the world at the time...and here was their gui . ... 26 Sep 2013 07:22 well him and Keith Moon, and Charlie Watts , and Ringo Starr , Neal Peart , Dino Danelli, Hal Blaine , Buddy Rich, , Mitch Mitchell , Ginger Baker , and never forget Johnny Carson and his pencils.etc. 31 Mar 2013 23:21 Not as good as Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa , Keith Moon, John Bonham , Mitch Mitchell or Neil Peart but I can hold my own lol.

07 Mar 2013 23:05 Discussing Ringo's place among the best drummers ever makes me want to list my 10 best drummers of all time 1. Buddy Rich - For those too young to know of him. lookup "Buddy Rich impossible drum solo" on Youtube & you'll see why he's Stewart Copeland - Only my favorite drummer ever. 3. Neil Peart - his reputation is deserved. 4. Keith Moon - The Who is my all time favorite band. 5. Chad Wackerman - Saw him play with Frank Zappa & he was astonishingly great. 6. John Bonham - Nothing more needs to be said. 7. Aynsley Dunbar - Anyone good enough to tour with Zappa belongs on my list. 8. Alex Van Halen - Cerrtainly one of the best. 9. Simon Phillips - Toured with The Who after Keith Moon died. Way better technique. 10. Duane Timlin - The guys plays 64th notes.with his feet! Must be seen to be believed. 06 Jan 2013 18:50 12 Drummers Drumming, for yesterday.

Buddy Rich, Charlie Watts , John Bonham , Lars Ulrich , Keith Moon, Ringo Starr , Bill Kreutzman, Mickey Hart ( Bob Weir on guitar), Ron Bushy, Karen Carpenter , Steve Gadd and Rick Allen . I think some repeats from last year. But now this is over. 13 Dec 2012 04:01 "Better drummer Keith Moon or John Bonham ? Go" why doesn't Buddy Rich get brought up in these discussions? 14 Aug 2012 08:08 Alright kids, here's your task... By far and away Buddy Rich is the greatest drummer that ever swung a stick! I give you the next nine in no particular order. You rank 'em, or tell me how Im wrong: Jordy Jordison, Phil Collins, Mike Portnoy , Alex Van Halen , Neil Peart , Keith Moon, John Bonam, Lars Ulrich , Bill Ward . LETS GO! 15 Jun 2012 20:41 Thoughts on Rush's Clockwork Angels : - very very heavy album - I don't think Geddy Lee & Neil Peart have ever played this dirty and groovy before.

That said, I can hear a lot of Neil's big band jazz influences more on this CD than ever - a lot of his fills have those snare based fills I associate with Buddy Rich than Keith Moon or John Bonham . There's just an overall heaviness to the CD even in the more intricate work that is profound - I like this a lot - I wish that the band didn't state that they wanted this CD to be their "Tommy" - now I swear I spend a lot of my time comparing this CD to that one. I definitely hear the similarities in terms of everything - even the feel that they are on the edge of control just like early Who material. I guess they achieved the feel they were going for... - I like the balance of control Geddy gets on his vocals now - he is stretching to get to some of the notes that vintage material had, but keeps it melodic the entire time. I guess its a matter of taste... - I like ...

15 Jun 2012 08:18 I just told Graham Winchester that he sounds like Keith Moon meets Neil Peart meets Bonham and I think he should be called John Keith Peart or Neil Bonham Moon.I think the second one now.and just WAIT until we get David Mason and Graham in a " Max Roach vs. Buddy Rich battle!!! Dave you down? I see a new Superfunk Memphis All Star show in the works. 19 May 2012 01:43 Here are my top five drummers...Who are your? 1. Buddy Rich 2. Ginger Baker 3. John Bonham 4. Keith Moon 5. Neil Peart 16 Apr 2012 22:35 Watch clips of the winners, including John Bonham , Neil Peart , Keith Moon and more Drummerworld: Phil Collins Phil Collins & The Buddy Rich Big Band Phil Collins... Phil Collins' ascent to the status of one of the most successful pop and adult contemporary singers of the '80s and beyond was probably as much of a surprise to him as it was to many others.

Balding and diminutive, Collins was almost 30 years old when his first solo single, "In the Air Tonight," became a number two hit in his native U.K. (the song was a Top 20 hit in the U.S.). Between 1984 and 1990, Collins had a string of 13 straight U.S. Top Ten hits. Long before any of that happened, however, Collins was a child actor/singer who appeared as the Artful Dodger in the London production of Oliver! in 1964. (He also has a cameo in A Hard Day's Night, among other films.) Collins's first record deal came as drummer for Flaming Youth who released a single album 1969. He got his first break in music at the end of his teens, when he was chosen to be a replacement drummer in the British art rock band Genesis in 1970. (Collins maintained a separate jazz career with the band Brand X as well.) Genesis was fronted by singer Peter Gabriel. They had achieved a moderate level of success in the U.K. and the U.S., with elaborate concept albums, before Gabriel abruptly left in 1974.

Genesis auditioned 400 singers without success, then decided to let Collins have a go. The result was a gradual simplifying of Genesis' sound and an increasing focus on Collins' expressive, throaty voice. And Then There Were Three... went gold in 1978, and Duke was even more successful. Collins made his debut solo album, Face Value, in 1981, which turned out to be a bigger hit than any Genesis album. It concentrated on Collins' voice, often in stark, haunting contexts such as the piano-and-drum dirge "In the Air Tonight," which sounded like something from John Lennon's debut solo album, John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band. During the '80s, Collins was enormously successful in balancing his continuing solo work with his membership in Genesis. In 1992, Genesis released We Can't Dance and began an extensive tour. Upon its completion Collins released Both Sides in 1993, and the record became his first album not to produce a major hit single or go multi-platinum. In 1995, he announced that he was leaving Genesis permanently. In 1996, Collins formed The Phil Collins Big Band.

With Collins as drummer, the band performed jazz renditions of various Collins and Genesis hits. The Phil Collins Big Band did a world tour in 1998 that included a performance at the Montreux Jazz Festival. In 1999, the group released the CD A Hot Night in Paris including big band versions of "Invisible Touch", "Sussudio", and "The Los Endos Suite" from A Trick of the Tail. The following year, he released Dance into the Light. Although the album was a flop, its subsequent supporting tour was a success. The Hits collection followed in 1998, and a year later Collins made his first big-band record, Hot Night in Paris. The song cycle Testify arrived in 2002. That same year Collins accepted an invitation to drum for the "house band" at a concert celebrating Queen Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee. His next studio-recorded solo release was 2010's Going Back, which saw Collins revisiting the Motown hits that so influenced him and featuring three of the surviving Funk Brothers - guitarists Eddie Willis and Ray Monette and bassist Bob Babbitt. Phil Collins uses Gretsch drums and Sabian cymbals.

Drums (all single headed concert toms except for the snare): 20" Bass Drum, 18" Floor Tom, 16" Floor Tom, 15" Mounted Tom, 12" Tom, 10" Tom, 8" Tom, 14"x4" Snare, 14" Phil Collins Special. Cymbals: HH Medium Crash 20" – HH Extra Thin Crash 17" – Hi-Hats 15" – HH China 20" – HH Medium-Thin Crash 16" -HH China 22" – HH Raw Bell Dry Ride 21".[47] Until 1986, Collins played Paiste and Zildjian cymbals. Other drums he's used over the years are Premier, Noble & Cooley, Pearl, Simmons and Ludwig drums. He uses a Ludwig Speed King pedal and Pro Mark sticks.

Modern Drummer’s Greatest Drummers of All Time Poll | Modern Drummer Magazine Modern Drummer’s Greatest Drummers of All Time Poll Views 104By Kevin Kearns 467 Comments Shares 8 Facebook Share on facebook Twitter Tweet it Google+ Share on google+ Linkedin Share on linkedin Reddit Read it on Reddit Whatsapp Share on whatsapp Share on Email Mail it + Modern Drummer magazine is assembling a historic list of the fifty greatest drummers of all time. To do that, we’re asking you to tell us who your personal top ten choices are. Once the voting is closed, we’ll tabulate all valid entries, and the top fifty names will comprise our final list, which will be revealed in the magazine early next year. By the way, your definition of the word greatest might very well be a bit different from that of other voters. And that’s perfectly okay. In fact, it’s one of the things that makes a poll like this such a blast. So have fun compiling your list, and we’ll see you soon with the results! In order to vote, you must provide a valid email address. One submission per IP address.

Voters will be verified using a simplified CAPTCHA ( Your list will be counted in order, from number one to number ten. A first-place vote will have more weight than a second-place vote, and so on. Please list a given drummer only once in your top ten, and please type first name and then last name. (As you type, the entry field will produce a list of well-known drummers that match the name you’re typing.) We will disqualify any submission where a drummer’s name, or a variation thereof, appears more than once. Although we suggest that you complete the full list of ten names, lists containing fewer than ten names will be counted, as long as they meet the other requirements for valid entry. THE POLLS ARE CLOSED. THANKS TO THOSE WHO VOTED. LOOK FOR THE RESULTS IN A FUTURE ISSUE OF MODERN DRUMMER MAGAZINE. Tagged With Best Drummers Greatest Drummers Modern Drummer Modern Drummer Magazine Modern Drummer's Greatest Drummers of All Time Poll Shares 8 Drummerworld: Buddy Rich Buddy Rich 1979 Buddy Rich...

Arguably the greatest jazz drummer of all time, the legendary Buddy Rich exhibited his love for music through the dedication of his life to the art. His was a career that spanned seven decades, beginning when Rich was 18 months old and continuing until his death in 1987. Immensely gifted, Rich could play with remarkable speed and dexterity despite the fact that he never received a formal lesson and refused to practice outside of his performances. Born Bernard Rich to vaudevillians Robert and Bess Rich on September 30, 1917, the famed drummer was introduced to audiences at a very young age. By 1921, he was a seasoned solo performer with his vaudeville act, "Traps the Drum Wonder." With his natural sense of rhythm, Rich performed regularly on Broadway at the age of four. At the peak of Rich's early career, he was the second-highest paid child entertainer in the world. Rich's jazz career began in 1937 when he began playing with Joe Marsala at New York's Hickory House.

By 1939, he had joined Tommy Dorsey's band, and he later went on to play with such jazz greats as Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Ventura, Louis Armstrong and Gene Krupa. Rich was regularly featured in Jazz at the Philharmonic during the late 40s. He also appeared in such Hollywood films as Symphony of Swing (1939), Ship Ahoy (1942) and How's About It (1943). Throughout the 1960s and 70s, Rich toured with his own bands and opened two nightclubs, Buddy's Place and Buddy's Place II. Both clubs were regularly filled to capacity by fans of the great master drummer. After opening Buddy's Place II, Rich introduced new tunes with elements of rock into his repertoire, demonstrating his ability to adapt to his audience's changing tastes and establishing himself as a great rock drummer. Known for his caustic humor, Rich was a favorite on several television talk shows including the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, the Mike Douglas Show, the Dick Cavett Show and the Merv Griffin Show. During these appearances, Rich entertained audiences through his constant sparring with the hosts and his slights of various pop singers.

This famed musician received outstanding recognition throughout his career. The Downbeat Magazine Hall of Fame Award, the Modern Drummer Magazine Hall of Fame Award and the Jazz Unlimited Immortals of Jazz Award are just a few of his numerous honors. Rich gained international attention for such master compositions as his 10-minute West Side Story medley. During his lengthy career, Rich toured around the globe, performing for millions of fans and several world leaders including the king of Thailand, the queen of England, Franklin Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Ronald Regan and King Hussein of Jordan. On April 2, 1987, Rich died of heart failure following surgery for a malignant brain tumor. Long-time friend, Frank Sinatra, presented the eulogy at Rich's funeral. Today, Buddy Rich is remembered as one of history's greatest musicians. According to jazz legend Gene Krupa, Rich was "The greatest drummer ever to have drawn breath." Great drummers of our time! [Archive] - PPRuNe Forums Parapunter 24th Feb 2009, 09:48 I've just finished Led Zep's biography, when giants walked the earth. Terribly sad story John Bonham.

If one believes the story, his outrageous behaviour was borne of the rootlessness of touring & being away from his family. He could thump the skins though. Stuart Copeland for me is the best rock drummer of the last thirty years. Such independence & syncopation like I have never heard before. We'll forget about Curved Air though... driftdown 24th Feb 2009, 09:52 Carl Palmer My first live concert was watching ELP at Wembley Stadium in the 70's after hearing Brain Salad Surgery being played by Alan Freeman on the Saturday Radio 1 rock prog. The drum solo in Karn Evil 9 was electrifying and hearing it even now on the Welcome Back my Friends ..to the Show that never ends album takes me back to that evening Magic:ok: yakker 24th Feb 2009, 09:54 When an interviewer asked the Beatles, ï¿½Is Ringo Starr the best drummer in the world?ï¿½, John Lennon answered ï¿½He's not the best drummer in the Beatles.ï¿½ For me, John Bonham.

Parapunter 24th Feb 2009, 10:02 Carl Palmer got a drum kit made for him by British Steel. Asked if he wanted quarter or half inch plate for it, he immediately said half inch (it was the seventies prog rock excess thing after all). Apparently, it weighed about four tons & was impossible to shift anywhere.:} oicur12 angels 24th Feb 2009, 10:50 Keth Moon, Ginger Baker and some jazz chappie whose name I have totally forgotten. From my memory of him, he's probably forgotten his name as well..... Capt.KAOS 24th Feb 2009, 11:03 Moon the Loon for a number of reasons, though not all drums related. You just got to love the guy...

His first (borrowed) kit 1963 His last Premier kit 1978 Shepperton Evanelpus 24th Feb 2009, 11:04 My first live concert was watching ELP at Wembley Stadium in the 70's after hearing Brain Salad Surgery being played by Alan Freeman on the Saturday Radio 1 rock prog. I could have been at the same concert, positively awesome performance, possibly the best gig I've ever been to. Carl Palmer was the man! unstable load Andy_S 24th Feb 2009, 12:15 Bill Bruford. Formerly of Yes and King Crimson, briefly with Genesis, more recently in his own Earthworks combo. Not as well known as some of the names already mentioned, but every bit as talented and innovative. Parapunter 24th Feb 2009, 12:36 Nice Goudie.:ok: When my dad played in the bands, they would audition them by making them play Wipeout. If they were still breathing after that, they were in. As an aside, my dad played guitar for money for years.

He would occasionally get calls from the Musicians Union asking him to play with bands when someone couldn't make it. One night he was filling in with a covers outfit & bored of the chart hits they were knocking out, he added a few fills, the odd run here & there. This earned him dirty looks from the keyboardist, as strictly speaking, he was there to play rhythm only. A few songs on, the band struck up again, but dad didn't know the tune. He leant over to the keyboard player & asked what key the song was in. The reply? Mind your own f****ng business! The SSK And now abideth Baker, Palmer, Hiseman, these three; but the greatest of these is Hiseman. Jon Hiseman ( Most of the rest sound like they're building a shed. seamjay 24th Feb 2009, 13:30 Saw the Who, and Keith Moon is in a class of his own. At the time his style was completely unique. Andy_S Echo from Echo & The Bunnymen Not so.

Courtesy of Wikipedia: "This early incarnation of the band featured a drum machine, assumed by many to be "Echo", though this has been refuted by the band." I will, however, offer you Doktor Avalanche, who is most definitely the long serving drum machine with The Sisters Of Mercy. Non-Driver 24th Feb 2009, 13:41 Well done that man ! Never could see how anyone could get excited about anything other than a basic ability to keep time. Long tedious solos by "stars" bore me to tears. there is a very good reason that drummers sit at the back in the dark. Now guitar playing, that's an art ! gearontheglide What about Joe Morello. That man doesn't even need sticks to make drums talk! VitaminGee 24th Feb 2009, 15:52 Who could forget Honey from the Honeycombs? :rolleyes: I was impressed by Jim Keltner who drummed with Eric Clapton during the From the Cradle era. Not flashy but really good.

:ok: bnt 24th Feb 2009, 18:14 What about Joe Morello. That man doesn't even need sticks to make drums talk! Great teacher too, gave Neil Peart lessons in the 90s, and you can hear a Jazz influence on subsequent Rush albums. Fixed Neil's posture too - he used to play hunched over, an ergonomic disaster to watch. Now, his drum solo O Baterista ( (from Rush In Rio) still knocks my socks off every time. treadigraph 24th Feb 2009, 18:31 Giot to Page 2 until somebody mentioned Jon Hiseman! Well done the SSK, I agree! Also Bill Bruford, just been listening to some old Yes albums, superb! Pugilistic Animus don't forget Max Roach, and the Guy who does the solo in the song Aja????

I agree about Krupa and Rich as far as Rock ----the Drummer who was in the Motown band he was tight paradiddle paradiddle mommy daddy rata tat tat flam flam--Crash:ok: combineharvester PHIL "PHILTHY ANIMAL" TAYLOR, MOTORHEAD. get past the fantastic racket and listen to a master at work. OVERKILL-the one track that says it all. as lemmy himself once said,"IF MOTORHEAD MOVED IN NEXT DOOR, YOUR LAWN WOULD DIE" kevmusic 24th Feb 2009, 23:41 I've had a good look at these replies and I've gotta go with Krupa, Bellson, Morello, Roach, Rich (did anyone actually mention him?), Bruford and Palmer but for me, the man has to be the musician's drummer, Mr. Big Sid Catlett :ok:. kevmusic 24th Feb 2009, 23:47 Oh yep, Hiseman was good.

I was priveleged to enjoy an hour's chat with him when he was with his wife, Barbara Thompson's, Paraphenalia, back in the 70s. Heady days! ("....At rehearsals I do the first run through with the part. Then I chuck the part away and start making the mistakes...") Richo77 25th Feb 2009, 01:40 Cindy Blackman a jazz drummer who also drums for Lenny Kravitz which is what got me into her. If you watch his video clip for "Are you gonna go my way" she is simply wailing on the kit. Despite what anyone may think of the man, Tommy Lee - a classically trained pianist who can actually play most instruments know to man. Despite his love for many many other things (some which we cant mention here) he truly does love his music. Matt Sorum always liked his work. And despite now being a big Def Leppard fan you simply have top applaud Rick Allen. Anyone who loses an arm as a 21yr old and then teaches themselves to play with their remaining arm and re-joins the band a mere 2YRS later, has got my vote.

unstable load YouTube - Hocus Pocus played by 13 year old Caitlin on Drums KILLER!! ( pretty impressive, if a little gimmicky This really impresses, though... YouTube - Stevie Wonder Drum Solo ( Capt Kremin 25th Feb 2009, 02:45 From the heyday of Heavy Rock.... Bonham, Moon and Ian Paice. (Paicey is still doing it!) What was it about British groups in the late 60's and early 70's? From the present day... Mike Portnoy YouTube - Mike Portnoy ( Virgil Donati YouTube - virgil donati drum solo ( Dennis Chambers YouTube - Dennis Chambers solo ( Low Flier This guy does it rather well ( TommyOv 25th Feb 2009, 08:49 Billy Cobham, Art Blakey, Max Roach, Stewart Copeland. In that order. I'm sure more will come. To me, jazz drummers are unsurpassed in their technique and ability to syncopate simultaneously with every limb.

Stewart Copeland is up there as he is one of the few 'true' rock drummers...totally at home playing the simplest of beats, but capable of an awful lot more. Low Flier bnt 25th Feb 2009, 10:47 Another name I like is Matt Chamberlain, who started with Soundgarden then moved to Pearl Jam, and has recently toured with Tori Amos. He's quite the session muso too. Am I the first to mention Jeff Porcaro? Besides his work with Toto, he also played on many sessions, including Steely Dan, before dying in a bizarre gardening accident. :sad: Andy_S before dying in a bizarre gardening accident. Damn. I was just about to mention the late, great John 'Stumpy' Pepys. Wod 25th Feb 2009, 12:03 No problem with the serious proposals - I think Krupa for me, but Joe Morello and Dave Brubeck for their games with time should also get a mention. Charlie Foxtrot India Mitch Mitchell ....

recently departed :sad: CoodaShooda Best drummer on Pprune - Bev Bevan from ELO :E Wod And as an afterthought, all those drummers at The Edinburgh Tatoo every year. Something about massed military drums. (Oh gawd - this is Jet Blast. Incoming!!) TURIN 26th Feb 2009, 11:09 LOUIS BELSON. Skin Deep! I was brought up on Jazz and me Dad was always banging on about this track, I never heard it until I was in my late teens. Worth the wait though. No one's mentioned Mick Fleetwood yet. I saw Fleetwood Mac in concert years ago and caught his discarded drum stick. :D Could keep a beat too. And just to make sure every music thread on Pprune gets Jethro Tull mentioned...... Barriemore Barlow - Pequeï¿½o solo ( Thankyou. :ok: You wot! Are there today really no great Zulu drummers left ( bnt 27th Feb 2009, 17:28 Does this mean it's time for a thread on great bassists?

I know there was an old thread ( on "bass guitarists", whatever the heck that is. (Horrible phrase that, "bass guitar" - makes it sound like the instrument is just a guitar with thicker strings, which would limit its appeal considerably if true. It's not true - ask this guy ( for example.) UniFoxOs 3rd Mar 2009, 11:32 75 responses, and nobody has mentioned the man of who Paul McCartney was heard to boast that he had his autograph, rated by many as best in the world - Bobby Clarke ( UFO Pugilistic Animus 5th May 2009, 00:06 Tito Puente, Sheila E.

, Karen Carpenter, Chick Web,...just thought of a few more thanks to youtube,...Krupa's a NUT!!!!!:ok: Juliet Sierra Papa 5th May 2009, 22:44 Malcolm Allured, Romeo Challenger in their time were excellent (maybe still are :hmm: dunno) Cozy Powell's Dance with the Devil was a classic and don't forget Buddy Rich :ok: JSP I must need glasses, I was thinking jeez five pages of greatest bummers. My humblest apologies all.... dead_pan 6th May 2009, 22:49 Jeez, it's harming my cred hanging with all you old dudes, fo shizzle. How about Tre Cool or Travis Barker? shinobi1 6th May 2009, 23:40 Danny Carey... Drummer for Tool, has to be one of the best drummers currently playing. cannot be pigeon holed as a long haired rock drummer. His time signatures leave me entranced.

He was once quoted as saying "A drummers job is not too make noise, but to leave silence between the noise." Here's a clip of him playing along to one of Tools tracks and a little interview with some no-one drummer! ;) YouTube - TOOL--Danny Carey ( oicur12 YouTube - Rockin' Rickie Rocket ( The AvgasDinosaur 21st Jun 2010, 10:28 Alan Wren - Reni, played with the Stone Roses. Great, great drummer.

<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value=""></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object> Pugilistic Animus 21st Jun 2010, 10:39 I'll always say Gene Krupa ...he had a "rhythm-icty" that's unexcelled all of his tracks are dance-able, a "timbale" ...to me he's number 1 I don't think anyone could follow Benny Goodman like that----:) YouTube - Big Sid Catlett & Gene Krupa in "Boy, What a Girl" ( YouTube - Gene Krupa - Young Man With A Beat ( try it:\ 603DX 21st Jun 2010, 11:01 Couldn't agree more, PA.

Here Krupa really lays down the beat for that timeless classic, "Sing Sing Sing", with Benny Goodman and Harry James: j9J5Zt2Obko 603Dx one of my favorites "sing sing sing":D such a complex beat YouTube - gene krupa buddy rich drum battle ( YouTube - Benny Goodman Trio (China Boy and Sheik of Araby) ( impossible:eek: who the hell can follow BG like that??? Ans: No one:} 21st Jun 2010, 11:14 Top Secret <object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value=""></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object> Pugilistic Animus Although this drummer definitely holds her own--- wonder if GK was her teacher YouTube - Amazing Drummer!! Debra Pearce from Partridge Family!

( :D 21st Jun 2010, 11:54 and some jazz chappie whose name I have totally forgotten Buddy Rich? Who was a hell of a drummer; and thought all of the above, "Aren't real drummers at all- they don't play properly". Not an underconfident bloke! CG Pugilistic Animus 21st Jun 2010, 11:57 Actually Buddy Rich had the greatest admiration for GK, and vice versa and about five others ChickWebb, Big Sid Catlett and some others I cant' recall Pugilistic Animus Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich Interview ( Buddy: Chick Webb! But of course Jo Jones. My all star drummers would be Gene, Jo Jones, Chick Webb, McKinley, Bauduc, and Catlett. Those...everybody had a distinctive style, and certainly great technique, and they sure could swing a band. charliegolf 21st Jun 2010, 13:58 PA I've since recalled that it was an interview on Wogan, and that BR was talking about rock and pop fellas rather than the jazz guys.

(They can't even hold the sticks right, said he!) CG Pugilistic Animus 21st Jun 2010, 14:47 Ah ya mean this YouTube - BUDDY RICH IMPOSSIBLE DRUM SOLO *HQ* ( and this YouTube - Gene Krupa: Drum Solo ( vs this YouTube - Travis Barker Solo ( :yuk::yuk::yuk: Sprogget 21st Jun 2010, 14:51 This guy is like Animal! <object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value=""></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object> Pugilistic Animus He definitely knows what he is doing here's animal YouTube - Animal DRUMMER! Real life MUPPET!

( YouTube - Animal vs Buddy Rich ( only in Spanish...:) although I think Krupa' is the most impossible with the strictest timing and absolutely by -the-book perfect technique..... Moeller, the an old master of the snare, taught Gene Pugilistic Animus YouTube - Benny Goodman Quartet 1967 - w/Gene Krupa ( if you so please or must, skip to 3:34 and see a very interesting solo:D CaptainSAC OMAR HAKIM from WEATHER REPORT. He taught the rest of them how to drum!!! Pugilistic Animus 21st Jun 2010, 16:22 ok I took a look now did you actually watch Krupa...? Mr. Hakim does have nice phrasing ---an almost Max Roach feel...although he can be a little too intellectual for my simple taste...:) These Old Masters aforementioned are meant to be studied, a Read-Only kinda thing but...NO ONE EXCELS THE OLD JAZZ MASTERS!!!!!!!!:= NADIE!!!

YouTube - Gene Krupa Collage ( SpringHeeledJack 21st Jun 2010, 16:33 Gene Krupa would be hard to top for energy, but has Cozy Powell been given a mention on the thread, remember his hit "Dance with the devil" in the 70's ? YouTube - COZY POWELL - DANCE WITH THE DEVIL ( and this one YouTube - Best Drum Solo Ever!!! Cozy Powell ( SHJ YouTube - Art Blakey drum solo ( YouTube - Philly Joe Jones ( Pugilistic Animus YouTube - JOE MORELLO : Drum Solo '64 (6/6) ( Farrell 21st Jun 2010, 19:23 I think that it is fair to say that you can't pick one drummer out of such a diverse field as "music" and say they're the best in the world. However, all that being said, I like a platter of different individuals, for different reasons. Nick Mason - Pink Floyd Trï¿½ Cool - Green Day Bill Berry - R.E.M.

Matt Sorum - The Cult / Guns N Roses and the highly under-rated: Charley Charles - Ian Dury and The Blockheads His work on "Clever Trevor" is technically brilliant. It's so tight, it sounds like a sample. Strelnikov 21st Jun 2010, 19:27 Russell Hunter, Pink Fairies. Old friend Ross (we worked together at the ASDA yonks ago) was a part time roadie at George's Hall in Bradford. He said they nailed Russell's drum kit down with six inch nails.

[How about - Maureen Tucker - the "less is more" genius?] Pugilistic Animus 21st Jun 2010, 19:31 I agree it depnds upon the music a good drummer plays to his music...in fact Travis Barker does an excellent job with Blink 182...someone accompanying Roy Orbison or Dianna Ross would not need elaborate fills and snare work it would not fir...in this thread I mentioned several rock drummers.....but as far as raw technique and 'proper stcik control' no-one beats the old masters I can do one handed rolls all the basic patterns and fills Moeller style...'with the help of you tube I improve daily,..and I listen to all drummers..

but I don't think I'm even 1/10000 of these jazz masters...when Gene Krupa went to the studio the first time they asked him "what are you gonna do with all those drums...he said play them...and they were like..."wots he on about':}:}:} On the beach 21st Jun 2010, 21:47 I'm with CFI and Yobbo regarding Aynsley especially during the Zappa and Mothers years, but for me Liberty Devitto is the man. pOJJL0SskYk SHJ I mentioned Cozy back at post 78 but thanks for the Youtube link :ok: niknak 21st Jun 2010, 22:12 There's a story which I heard not so long ago, which I'd like to think is true, but....

Charlie Watts was once asked by a young fan who he thought the best drummer in the world was, Charlie thinks "well I am good, but am I the best?", he decides there must be someone better, so he puts a note in an envelope and posts it to John Bonham, marking the envelope "To the best drummer in the world" on the top right hand corner. John Bonham gets the letter but before opening it he sees the note on the corner of the envelope, "that can't be me" he thinks and sends it to Carl Palmer. Carl Palmer gets it, same thing, "that can't be me", so he forwards it to Phil Collins. Phil Collins gets it, was going to open it but honesty finally got to him and he forwarded it to Ringo Starr. Ringo Starr opens it, immediately reseals it and sends it to Charlie Watts. Juliet Sierra Papa And from a thread, far, far away. #post1937455 Download Drum Music Sheet Music ( Max Abrams or Abramovitch, was seemingly very well known back in the 50s and 60s.

When he taught my pal, I remember my pal saying he would holla from the next room if he heard a single beat missed from the (written) music. Do drummers still read? There was a bloke called . . . well, I'm blessed. Here he is. Phil Seamen - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ( He used to turn up at Clacton and Colchester with Jo Harriet and others - some in vast old American cars, and only charge thirty bob to play. Wouldn't pay for the petrol. Made some seriously good sounds. Jo Harriet who's neck was twice as big as a normal person's when he blew, always used to keep his cigarette stuck in one of the mechanisms on his sax. Funny the things one remembers. Can't however remember the real words to the evergreen...been worrying me all day.:rolleyes: Missed the toilet last night. Da de de. :mad: all over the floor. Da de da Cleaned it up with my toothbrush, Don't clean my teeth much any more. coorong 22nd Jun 2010, 17:08 Buddy Rich was definitely head and shoulders above everyone else because he had so much natural talent.

No one else came close. But to-day ,the outstanding drum man has to be Steve Smith [Vital Information, Steps Ahead, Jazz Legacy etc.............even Journey]. I have seen many fine drummers over the years, but he is by far the best I know of/have seen live. He is just brills:eek: No_Speed_Restriction YouTube - Kieran Gaffney - Drummer - Britains Got Talent 2009 Ep 7 (HQ) Not such good sound quality on this one but the talent is obvious YouTube - Kieran Gaffney drum solo Dover Dock Rock 2009 Oh no :ugh: That sums up all that is wrong about BGT and that kind of programmes. All due respect to him, but Kieran G. is a very average young drummer. Playing a straight beat to a backing track and banging on the 2 middle toms does not actually require particular skill. I have spent years working in music departments in secondary school in a previous life, and I can honestly say that Kieran's piece on BGT final is worth no more than a standard national qualification in the music curriculum for young drummers.

I have worked with lots of youngsters that could play the drums to Kieran's level. Most of them could play better. This 12 year old drummer is the first one I randomly found on youtube. Ok he's not British, but that's an indication of what a talented young drummer sounds like YouTube - Young Drummer ! The Best! ( Unfortunately programmes like BGT or X Factor showcase a distorted view of the real artistic and creative talent. There are really good musicians, performers and artists working hard around the country in small venues without getting much credit, yet the limelight is hogged by a minority or talentless wannabes. This thread also shows the poor recognition of real good drummers, looking at some of the names that have been mentioned. ;) Pugilistic Animus Another vote for Sly Dunbar. Add Mick Fleetwood, Big Paul Ferguson and Rob Hirst. ps How do you know when there's a bass player at the door? Hot High Heavy 25th Jun 2010, 14:20 Mitch Mitchell (played with Hendrix), always overlooked but an extremely talented bloke that did all his best work before the age of 23!

shedhead John Bonham, if only for "when the levee breaks" Jim Capaldi, for being Jim Capaldi. Bill Bruford for his time with King Crimson. and Keith Moon for rewriting the rule book. Pugilistic Animus I thought Mitch Mitchell was aforementioned...:) and Tony Royster is talented...

Keith Moon Crazy:ok: YouTube - Gene Krupa: Swing Swing Swing ( Pugilistic Animus 29th Jun 2010, 02:26 Some expanded footage of Big Sid who unfortunately died way too young...anyone know why they called him "Big':E YouTube - Big Sid Catlett with Armstrong and Krupa ( one of BR and GK favorites...so very rare:) Tyres O'Flaherty 29th Jun 2010, 05:13 No chaps, all aforementioned are as naught to this feller :} Drummer WIN - FAIL Blog: Epic Fail Funny Pictures and Funny Videos of Owned, Pwned and Fail Moments ( The AvgasDinosaur 4th Oct 2010, 12:39 Went to watch Carlos Santana at Manchester Evening News arena Saturday night and saw this lady in action YouTube - Cindy Blackman ( She is better live than u-tubed. was bluddy awesome in my humble opinion.

Be lucky MagnusP 4th Oct 2010, 12:52 Apologies if it has been mentioned before, but Jason Bonham's collaboration with Glenn Hughes and Joe Bonamassa (Black Country Communion) is well worth a listen. The AvgasDinosaur For the benefit of the Mitch Mitchell Appreciation Society among us YouTube - Mitch Mitchell Drum Solo ( Enjoy Ive just read through this thread from post 1 Jazz - rock - rock - jazz - yawn zzzzz Has no-one ever heard of Evelyn Glennie? Evelyn Glennie - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ( Actually, as she is a classical percussionist, to call her a drummer is a bit insulting, but she can do all that most of those overrated guys above can do and more, in spite of the fact she has been profoundly deaf since childhood and "hears" the music through her body, notably various areas of her feet. Doesn't restrict herself to classical music and has apparently recorded with Bjork (well nobody's perfect) Seen her perform a couple of times and she is just mindblowing.

MagnusP 5th Oct 2010, 08:40 TTN: I agree that Ms Glennie is considerably more than "just" a drummer. She plays a bewildering array of percussion instruments. Also designs jewellery. 2nd Oct 2013, 09:50 Keith Moon - was he a natural or just drug fuelled? Glad nobody mentioned Ringo Starr, probably not even the best drummer in the Beatless John Lennon RJM From the list four years ago (and from a good judge, too): I suspect that this will be a short thread: Gene Krupa, Keith Moon, Ginger Baker, Charlie Watts and Howie Wyeth. ...who win the following awards: Krupa - 'For inventing Keith Moon' (see 'Sing, Sing, Sing'), and 'For good twirling'. Moon - 'For taking drumming to where no man had drummed before.' Baker - 'For dedication and informed skill - and for his bubbly, friendly personality.' Baker also sits way back from his kit rather than over it.

Watts - 'For following Keith (Richards) rather than leading him.' Wyeth - 'For the best 'loose' style yet, on Dylan's 'Desire'.' eg 'Joey' All good, but esp from 2:50: 2nd Oct 2013, 10:49 Peart - for making drumming a serious intellectual discipline - but not too serious. The "go-to" guy these days seems to be Marco Minneman, who's been all over the show. Narrowly missed out on the Dream Theater job (which went to Mike Mangina), anchored Steven Wilson's recent solo work, and has just been touring with Joe Satriani. The best showcase for his work has to be his jazz-rock-metal-fusion supergroup The Aristocrats. Sample: TgQwBGe-GzM Karen Carpenter ~ 1975 'Playboy Magazine' ~ Best Rock Drummer of the Year | Page 3 | The Gear Page Karen Carpenter ~ 1975 'Playboy Magazine' ~ Best Rock Drummer of the Year Technically, most definitely not. Ability to deliver a lyric compellingly? Every bit.

Joan Baez is also 10X the singer Levon is, but who did a better job on "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down?" Levon places you right on that farm. Click to expand... I'm not a huge fan of The Band but I'm with you on this one. Baez makes it sound like that big broad from the Marx Brothers movies. sixstringfuel Your mom wears army boots! Silver Supporting Member Messages: North of hades as of right now GulfportBound said: ↑ Uh, no. Don Henley has his virtues but he isn't in Levon Helm's league as a singer or a drummer. And Helm played in a better band, too. (At least, it was a better band until the original lineup of the Band dissipated.) Click to expand... Well I love them both and believe he is and it's a matter of opinion I respect yours and I also like the original the band line up over the eagles but to me when you consider Don henley's solo albums and the fact his voice is still great. Neither of them imo were drumming virtuoso's like bonzo or moon or pert.

Both were more in the vane of ringo and Charlie watts Best Drummers | List of Top Drummers of All Time The Best Drummers of All Time 495k votes 65k voters 1M views 689 items tags f t p @ List Criteria: Vote on the most skilled drummers who predominately played the drums in a band; all genres of music are acceptable Who is the greatest drummer ever? This is a list of the best drummers of all time, voted on and ranked by music lovers worldwide. Add your own list or vote on the greatest drummers of all time here. Although many of the top drummers in history are rock drummers, this list is not restricted to just rock music. It covers all genres, so feel free to add anyone you think is missing. Need some ideas for the best drummers of all time? Check out this list of the best female drummers - many of them are outstanding and certainly worthy of inclusion here. Debate about who is truly the best drummer ever can get heated. Once you start looking at the legendary drummers like John Bonham, Neil Peart, Keith Moon, and Buddy Rich, well, it's hard to rank one over the other.

Many of the drummers listed here are also singers and songwriters, and some are/were band leaders as well. If you need examples, check out this list of the best singing drummers for inspiration. What made these famous drummers so amazing? An incredible sense of time and meter, for one thing. But it's more than just technical prowess: it's an overall presence, as well. Being a drummer is about skill, first and foremost, but it's also about showmanship, particularly in the rock genre. Disagree? That's totally fine. Just make sure you vote on these best drummers in the world, one way or the other. Collection Photo: user uploaded image 278 ReRanks 2 See list ranked by Z G Options B Comments & Embed 2rerank list 1

Question: Keith Moon, Ginger Baker, Charlie Watts, Buddy Rich, Phil Collins and Karen Carpenter are all what type of musician?
Answer: Drummers