Greatest Drummers

“he does everything with ease, makes drumming look easy

“Without a doubt the best.

“Just an amazing talent!

“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!”

“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.

“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. "

“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

“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

“Nirvanna and the Foo Fighters... enough said

“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.

“jimmy has so much talent. he should be number 1.

“Gene Krupa one of the top five drummers of all time

“the best drummer ever

“bob bryar is the best

“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!

“"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

“Incredible, monster on drums...

“Best, better than dave grohl.

wrgewr

“Andy of Fall Out Boy is the most creative drummer I know of

“He is a great example for a Metal/rock drummer Lars Ulrich should be in 28th place.

“Ginger Baker is the best rock drummer of all time by far

“Pull up "toad" on you tube. That's the story.

“he is the man!”

“he is the best drummer, without any doubt

“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

“He is one awesome drummer.

cobrasports

“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.

“Peter Criss finally gets some respect for being the first drummer of KISS!

“Underoath = Amazing.

“the greatest drummer since the world lost moon and bonham. much better than his father ringo star

“Smashing Pumpkins. Killer snare rolls.

jackmyhogoff

“Come on... Black Sabbath... one of the most influencial drummers of all time.