best drummers

Larkrise · 07-19-2007, 11:05 PM

Neil Peart ( Rush)
Terry Bozzio (Frank Zappa)
Ainsley Dunbar ( Jeff Beck )

Seltzer · 08-20-2007, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by James Earl Jones

Prog drummers = robotic retardssz

You're an idiot...

I'm ignoring jazz/session drummers, because they're in a completely different category and incomparable.

1. Danny Carey (Tool)
2. Martin Lopez (Opeth)
3. Neil Peart (Rush)
4. Bill Bruford (King Crimson, Yes etc.)
5. Gene Hoglan (Dark Angel, Death, SYL, Testament etc...)
6. Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree)
7. Tim Alexander (Primus)
8. Stewart Copeland (Sting and the Police)
9. Jimmy Chamberlin (Smashing Pumpkins)
10. Tomas Haake (Meshuggah)

Even though I said I'm ignoring jazz/session drummers... I feel the need to say this. Vinnie Colaiuta is possibly the greatest drummer known to man. I saw Herbie Han**** with Colaiuta and even as a non-drummer I was practically exploding in my pants. That guy is so skilled, yet so tasteful. He has the perfect fills and doesn't overplay at all... He is amazing.

~~Farfisa~~ · 05-01-2011, 10:42 AM

I've recently been in love with John McEntire's drumming. He has been in Stereolab, Gastr Del Sol and The Red Krayola, but is now currently in The Sea And Cake and Tortoise. His style is just so clean and powerful, kind of jazzy, and is just always changing up the rythym.

EvilChuck · 05-01-2011, 05:42 PM

In no particular order, just a few that I like (mostly metal drummers)

Pete Sandoval (Morbid Angel)
Gene Hoglan (Death)
Dave Lombardo (SLAYERRRRRR)
Neil Peart (RUSH)
George Kollias (Nile)
Chris Adler (Lamb Of God)
Mike Smith (Suffocation)
Martin Lopez (Opeth)
Frost (1349)
Hellhammer (Mayhem/Arcturus)
Donald Tardy (Obituary)

Edit: And Thomas Haake (Meshuggah)

Dayvan Cowboy · 05-01-2011, 06:00 PM

Best Drummer ever = Damon Che
He's a mother****ing octopus.

NGPercussion · 05-02-2011, 12:04 AM

I simply cannot BELIEVE the utter disregard of Buddy Rich in this thread.

333 · 05-02-2011, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seltzer

You're an idiot...

I'm ignoring jazz/session drummers, because they're in a completely different category and incomparable.

1. Danny Carey (Tool)
2. Martin Lopez (Opeth)
3. Neil Peart (Rush)
4. Bill Bruford (King Crimson, Yes etc.)
5. Gene Hoglan (Dark Angel, Death, SYL, Testament etc...)
6. Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree)
7. Tim Alexander (Primus)
8. Stewart Copeland (Sting and the Police)
9. Jimmy Chamberlin (Smashing Pumpkins)
10. Tomas Haake (Meshuggah)

Hmm, perhaps I'm biased because I just ranted about him in another thread, but what of Blake Richardson from BTBAM?

As for my list, I can't say I know many drummers off hand aside from the ones at the top of this list. Danny Carey is definitely up there for me. When it comes to instruments in a traditional band, I am partial to the bass.

BastardofYoung · 05-02-2011, 10:08 PM

Not a single mention of John Wright from NoMeansNo. He is amazing, doesn't seem to get much credit.

Josh Freese is another I would add.

NGPercussion · 05-03-2011, 01:00 AM

Josh Freese is also essential. He's played with a ton of bands on over THREE HUNDRED records.

Phantom Limb · 05-03-2011, 12:18 PM

One word: ZachHill

07-19-2007, 11:05 PM	#21 (permalink)
Larkrise Music Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 56	Neil Peart ( Rush) Terry Bozzio (Frank Zappa) Ainsley Dunbar ( Jeff Beck ) __________________ I am all woman!

05-01-2011, 05:42 PM	#24 (permalink)
EvilChuck #based Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: (Near) London, England Posts: 443	In no particular order, just a few that I like (mostly metal drummers) Pete Sandoval (Morbid Angel) Gene Hoglan (Death) Dave Lombardo (SLAYERRRRRR) Neil Peart (RUSH) George Kollias (Nile) Chris Adler (Lamb Of God) Mike Smith (Suffocation) Martin Lopez (Opeth) Frost (1349) Hellhammer (Mayhem/Arcturus) Donald Tardy (Obituary) Edit: And Thomas Haake (Meshuggah) __________________ Last.FM Last edited by EvilChuck; 05-01-2011 at 07:10 PM.

05-02-2011, 10:08 PM	#28 (permalink)
BastardofYoung Buzz Killjoy Join Date: May 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 2,692	Not a single mention of John Wright from NoMeansNo. He is amazing, doesn't seem to get much credit. Josh Freese is another I would add. __________________ last.fm ‎"I hope that someday we will be able to put away our fears and prejudices and just laugh at people." - Jack Handey.

05-01-2011, 10:42 AM	#23 (permalink)
~~Farfisa~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,773	I've recently been in love with John McEntire's drumming. He has been in Stereolab, Gastr Del Sol and The Red Krayola, but is now currently in The Sea And Cake and Tortoise. His style is just so clean and powerful, kind of jazzy, and is just always changing up the rythym.

05-01-2011, 06:00 PM	#25 (permalink)
Dayvan Cowboy Basscadet Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Antarctica Posts: 1,258	Best Drummer ever = Damon Che He's a mother****ing octopus.

05-02-2011, 12:04 AM	#26 (permalink)
NGPercussion MB Percussionist Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: USA Posts: 135	I simply cannot BELIEVE the utter disregard of Buddy Rich in this thread.

05-03-2011, 01:00 AM	#29 (permalink)
NGPercussion MB Percussionist Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: USA Posts: 135	Josh Freese is also essential. He's played with a ton of bands on over THREE HUNDRED records.