Best Drummers of All Time

**More Cowbell** · 08-05-2009, 01:32 AM

Ok, since there was already a thread for the top guitarists of all time, I figured I would throw all the drummers out there a bone.

My top 5 list...

1) Neal Peart
2) Mike Portnoy
3) Vinnie Paul Abbott
4) John Bonham
5) Lars Ulrich

I know this thread won't get as much action as the guitar one, but for all my fellow drummers out there, let's hear it! Who's your favorite?

5timechamp · 08-05-2009, 01:45 AM

Danny Carey.......TOOL...........throw in a Tool Album and check this guy out.

*Central_Cheer_Chick · 08-05-2009, 02:04 AM

Rick Allen from Def Leppard

**alfus21** · 08-05-2009, 03:41 AM

1. Neil Peart (Rush)
2. Danny Carey (TOOL)
3. John Bonham (Led Zepp)
4. Joey Jordison (Slipknot)
5. Keith Moon (The Who)

*Others
Portnoy (Dream Theater)
Dave Grohl (Nirvana/Foo Fighters)
Vinnie Paul (Pantera)
Lars Ulrich (Metallica)
Jimmy Chamberlain (Smashing Pumpkins)

mrsportsfan · 08-05-2009, 06:15 AM

1. Ringo Starr-Beatles Solo Artist
2. Al Jackson, Jr. Sitttin On the Dock of the Bay
3. Tico Torres-Bon Jovi
4. Keith Moon-The Who
5. Phil Collins-Genesis Solo Artist

**Stardust** · 08-05-2009, 06:45 AM

John Bonham - Led Zepplin

**TidesHoss32** · 08-05-2009, 09:03 AM

1/ Keith Moon "The Loon"- The Who
2/ Kenney "Face" Jones - The Faces
3/ John Bonham - Led Zeppelin
4/ Don Brewer - Grand Funk Railroad
5/ Mitch Mitchell - Jimi Hendrix Experience

Others:
Alex Van Halen - Van Halen
Lars Ulrich - Metallica
Mike Portnoy- DT
Travis Barker - Blink182

I never got into Rush or Tool, Im gonna have to check them out..I tried Rush once, but Geddys voice just annoys me, and Tool is okay from what little Ive listened to them..

**More Cowbell** · 08-05-2009, 03:29 PM

5timechamp Wrote:Danny Carey.......TOOL...........throw in a Tool Album and check this guy out.

TidesHoss32 Wrote:I never got into Rush or Tool, Im gonna have to check them out..I tried Rush once, but Geddys voice just annoys me, and Tool is okay from what little Ive listened to them..

I agree with TH32, I never could get into Tool very much. From what I've heard of Danny Carey, he seems pretty good, but I just don't care for the band's musical style.

As for Rush, if you haven't listened to much of them, you really should. Check out Moving Pictures, it has some of their classics like Limelight and Tom Sawyer, as well as a great instumental jamfest called "YYZ". I don't think there has ever been a rock drummer as talented as Neal Peart (although Mike Portnoy is pretty close).

**More Cowbell** · 08-05-2009, 03:53 PM

Cool, I'm glad to see that there's already 7 posts on here. Maybe the drummers aren't as underappreciated as I thought.

Since some of you guys went further than a Top 5, I will too. If I was going to list a "Next 5 Drummers", it would probably be...

6) Dave Lombardo (Slayer)
7) Tim Alexander (Primus)
8) Keith Moon
9) Joey Jordison
10) Dave Grohl

**cougarpride08** · 08-05-2009, 08:50 PM

Has anyone ever heard of Larry London? He is a studio drummer who played for someone, but can't remember.

**cougarpride08** · 08-05-2009, 08:51 PM

never mind, here is a clip enjoy.

**cougarpride08** · 08-05-2009, 08:55 PM

Steve Smith of Journey

*Central_Cheer_Chick · 08-05-2009, 08:55 PM

*Central_Cheer_Chick Wrote:Rick Allen from Def Leppard

No one else likes Rick Allen? C'mon guys, the dude had one arm!!! I think he's pretty darn good myself.

**cougarpride08** · 08-05-2009, 09:12 PM

I would agree Triple C.

DukeFan4life · 08-07-2009, 02:19 AM

Joey Jordison
Travis Barker
Lars Ulrich

**PC_You_Know** · 08-07-2009, 02:42 AM

My top 2 are Dave Grohl and Travis Barker.

**More Cowbell** · 08-07-2009, 10:40 PM

*Central_Cheer_Chick Wrote:No one else likes Rick Allen? C'mon guys, the dude had one arm!!! I think he's pretty darn good myself.

Considering that he just had one arm, yes, Rick Allen was pretty darn impressive. It still amazes me that he was able to rig a setup where he could play with just the one arm and his feet.

Still, being objective in my comparison, he just isn't in the same class with the other guys I mentioned. And I know how his drumming sounded prior to the injury. Good, just nothing special.

~~Mr.Kimball~~ · 08-07-2009, 11:13 PM

Mickey Dolenz

j/k...lol

Hilbily · 08-08-2009, 12:47 AM

Neal Peart period.