There are so many great drummers that have graced the music scene since the dawn of the drum set. There are some I have never heard play and some I have never even heard about. I do want to share my favorites with you and tell you why they made my list.
Buddy Rich | Dedication and raw talent | |
Elvin Jones | Rebellion against extreme bob | |
Max Roach | Brush Techniques | |
Roy Haynes | Cymbals are an instrument too | |
Art Blakey | Band introduced lots of new talent | |
Joe Morello | Take Five | |
Gene Krupa | Pulled drums to the center stage | |
Dave Weckl | Best technical drummer | |
Chick Webb | Earliest pioneer - against all odds | |
Louis Bellson | Introduced the double bass - at 17 | |
Steve Gadd | His Mozambique groove | |
Papa Joe Jones | Introduced cymbal ride jazz groove | |
Philly Joe Jones | Miles Davis' favorite drummer | |
Clayton Cameron | Keeping brush work alive | |
Vinnie Colaiuta | Zappa's black page | |
Shelly Manne | Love of musical freedom | |
Dennis Chambers | Excelled without formal training | |
Ed Shaughnessey | Tonight Show performances | |
Steve Smith | The band Journey - great videos | |
John Riley | Great book on Bop Drumming | |
Neil Peart | Awesome solos - Rush drummer | |
John Bonham | Best rock drummer ever | |
Keith Moon | Innovative style - Who drummer | |
Terry Bozzio | Biggest drumset - ever | |
Mike Portnoy | Supreme technical skill | |
Carmine Appice | Great rock teaching book | |
Stewart Copeland | Its about TIME - not getting STUNG | |
Jeff Porcaro | The haunted timing master | |
David Garabaldi | Funk drumming innovator | |
Phil Collins | Great Tarzan licks | |
Carter Beauford | Richmond, VA native - Secrets and some other band | |
Ringo Starr | First drummer I even knew about | |
Phil Ehart | Kansas - First album I ever bought | |
Is there anyone you want to add? Just email info@gottadrum.com for for consideration. |
Below are some of my favorite video clips. If you have some that you would like me to consider posting here, send a note to info@gottadrum.com.
Wow! This is incredible. If you have not learned the benefits of relaxed playing, maybe this will help. Also, see drum heads and cymbals vibrating in slow motion.
Watch Buddy Rich and Animal battle it out in this classic video from the Muppet show.
This kid is amazing and yet so young. See if you can find other videos of an older Jacob Armen.
Watch Mr. Bean accidently discover an imaginary drum set and then whip out some great chops.
One of the first women drummers to make the big scene, Karen Carpenter had an undeniable talent and care-free style. We all miss you.
Three icons of jazz battle it out in an early video drum battle. I only wish someone had the battle between Gene Kupra and Chick Webb on video.
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