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1) Neil Peart
“he does everything with ease, makes drumming look easy
“Without a doubt the best.
“Just an amazing talent!
2) Lars Ulrich
“awesome drummer”
“Plain and simple- He’s the best. I’ve tried some of his stuff and its near impossible
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“no questions baby, he is the best!”
3) Keith Moon
“The best ever. No discussion. And not a turd like Ulrich.
“Keith was without contest a genius and knew how to integrate his raw energy to his virtuoso's skills. He was the essential touch and texture to the Who's masterpieces. Noel Gallagher below is damn right about Keith!
“Lars Ulrich doesn't deserve to be in the top 10. He used pro tools. Back when Keith Moon and John Bohnham were around they didn't even have software like pro tools. I can't believe John isn't on this list.
4) Buddy Rich
“this guy can put a couple of quarters on 2 single dollar bills and play a maniacally fast drum beat on them without breaking the paper!
“Buddy Rich is The best Jazz drummer if not the greatest drummer to ever draw breath.
“"His sticks were not only the fastest but the most consistent, balanced and even strokes on the planet in any generation. "
5) John Bonham
“where has everyone been for the last half century? bonzo is the king. none of that off-time crap like neil peart, but still a masterful drummer. just listen to his bass drum work on "good times bad times" - that was before double pedals, and he's tearing it up with one foot! from "achilles last stand" to "since I've been loving you", he is the all time king of drummers!
“#26 is a joke especially considering his untimely death even with only about 9 albums of work he is superior to almost every ohter drummer on this list.
“. . . and some say he doesn't need a foot at all. some say a certain organ of the male body is his best whackin device for the drums
6) Steven Adler
“Nobody changed 80's rock like gnr. Yes, Slash and Axl made it up but drummers also play the important role although he got some problem with drugs
7) Dave Grohl
“Nirvanna and the Foo Fighters... enough said
8) Ringo Starr
“I think Ringo Starr played a major role in most of the Beatles songs not only because of his unique drum beat and charisma but his natural talent as a drummer.
“best drummer ever, revolutionized drumming
“He is definitely underrated because he was never flashy. He held a perfect beat and added the right touch and subtlety to some of the best songs ever waxed.
9) Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan
“jimmy has so much talent. he should be number 1.
10) Chad Smith
11) Gene Krupa
“Gene Krupa one of the top five drummers of all time
“the best drummer ever
12) Matt Sorum
13) Bob Bryar
“bob bryar is the best
14) Joey Jordison
“Fastest drummer in the world apparently, slipknot created a whole new genre of metal and is one of the greatest bands ever
“One word... DAMN!
15) Mike Portnoy
“"Dream theater is probably my favorite rock band. Portnoy's drums are the best part"
“He should be #2 right after Neil Peart
“mike portnoy is the best drummer of all time because of his super speed feet and super speed hands... dream theatew fan
16) Danny Carey
“Incredible, monster on drums...
“Best, better than dave grohl.
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17) Andy Hurley
“Andy of Fall Out Boy is the most creative drummer I know of
18) Tommy Lee
“He is a great example for a Metal/rock drummer Lars Ulrich should be in 28th place.
19) Ginger Baker
“Ginger Baker is the best rock drummer of all time by far
“Pull up "toad" on you tube. That's the story.
20) Harry Judd
21) Yoshiki Hayashi
“he is the man!”
22) Dominic Howard
“he is the best drummer, without any doubt
23) Eric Singer
24) Carter Beauford
“just go to youtube... he's not a rock speed drummer... look at the way each of his four limbs work independently of one another
25) Deen Castronovo
“He is one awesome drummer.
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26) Don Henley
27) Jimmy Chamberlin
“Drummer of Smashing Pumpkins and he has a solo project too. He's the best when it comes to make some paradidles in the snare drum and I have to mention that he is knows how to give a great feeling to every song. He has a fast and smart jazz-like playing style. I love to hear his songs.
28) Chad Sexton
29) Nick Mason
30) Peter Criss
“Peter Criss finally gets some respect for being the first drummer of KISS!
31) Aaron Gillespie
“Underoath = Amazing.
32) James Kottak
33) John Otto
34) Jaska Raatikainen
35) Tommy Aldridge
36) Mike Wengren
37) Billy Cobham (Mahavishnu Orchestra)
38) Dave Lombardo
39) Zak Starkey
“the greatest drummer since the world lost moon and bonham. much better than his father ringo star
45) Bill Ward
“Come on... Black Sabbath... one of the most influencial drummers of all time.
49) Bill Kreutzmann
51) Mark Simmons