FabSwingers.com > Forums > The Lounge > Best drummer
Best drummer
Jump to: Newest in thread
 |
By *irm40 OP Man 2 weeks ago
Birmingham |
I’m having a argument with my friend I say best drummer is John bonzo bonham anyone disagree? |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
"I’m having a argument with my friend I say best drummer is John bonzo bonham anyone disagree?"
Ian pace knew his way around a set.
 |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By *irm40 OP Man 2 weeks ago
Birmingham |
I’m sorry I can’t agree either match bonzo though they are very good just like ginger baker Kieth moon and so on |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By *UNKIEMan 2 weeks ago
south east |
its got to be Rick Allen FFS he only had 1 arm   |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By *irm40 OP Man 2 weeks ago
Birmingham |
Could have had 6 arms wouldn’t make a difference lol |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By *UNKIEMan 2 weeks ago
south east |
"Could have had 6 arms wouldn’t make a difference lol"
ouch lol |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Id currently say ii from sleeptoken |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By *irm40 OP Man 2 weeks ago
Birmingham |
Sorry only joking he was class |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Ben Thatcher gets a vote from me |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
All great drummers just personal preference right? |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Meg White - The White Stripes 💯
Ps. This is a joke. Obvs |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Elvin Jones, Max Roach or Ginger Baker |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By *ete hMan 2 weeks ago
Penzance |
"Danny Carey of Tool"
Came here to say this |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Jimmy ‘ The Rev’. Avenged Sevenfold |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
The correct answer is of course, the professor, Neil Peart.
|
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
"For me it's got to be Animal"
Finally! |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Neil Peart, Shannon Larkin and another vote for Danny Carey |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
I'm so but it's joey jordison for me |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Either Steve Moore aka The Mad Drummer. Or, Clem Burke. (Blondies drummer.) |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
While Joey Jordison was a phenomenal drummer I would put his replacement Eloy Casagrande above his talents |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
"While Joey Jordison was a phenomenal drummer I would put his replacement Eloy Casagrande above his talents "
Eloy is f’in awesome! |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
As anyone seen that YouTube tiktok guy that plays everything one handed he has skills |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By *ty31Man 2 weeks ago
NW London |
Nicko McBain from Iron Maiden |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By (user no longer on site) 2 weeks ago
|
Animal 😜🤣 |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
"While Joey Jordison was a phenomenal drummer I would put his replacement Eloy Casagrande above his talents
Eloy is f’in awesome!"
I do have to agree Eloy ISH absolutely phenomenal and a worthy replacement for Joey and jay my heart still sides with joey the thing is all three play amazingly in there own styles |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
"As anyone seen that YouTube tiktok guy that plays everything one handed he has skills "
El Estepario Siberiano? |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
"While Joey Jordison was a phenomenal drummer I would put his replacement Eloy Casagrande above his talents
Eloy is f’in awesome! I do have to agree Eloy ISH absolutely phenomenal and a worthy replacement for Joey and jay my heart still sides with joey the thing is all three play amazingly in there own styles "
Completely agree with this, love Jay too as he’s a Nashville boy |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
"As anyone seen that YouTube tiktok guy that plays everything one handed he has skills
El Estepario Siberiano?"
yes that's him absolutely amazing talent |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Throwing Mike Portnoy into the ring |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
"As anyone seen that YouTube tiktok guy that plays everything one handed he has skills
El Estepario Siberiano? yes that's him absolutely amazing talent "
I’m still waiting for his rum & ass tshirt to come back in stock 😂 |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By *ost SockMan 2 weeks ago
West Wales and Cardiff |
"Elvin Jones, Max Roach or Ginger Baker "
I second Elvin Jones - beast of a drummer, but amazingly subtle too.
Impossible to choose really:
Bernard Purdie
Earl Palmer
Billy Higgins
Joe Morello
All amazing
|
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By *lynJMan 2 weeks ago
Morden |
Don't forget Karen Carpenter.
|
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Nicky ‘Topper’ Headon. End the thread! |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
I do admire Sheila E. 🥁
Percussion's favourite 'sex cymbal'. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By *0CC72Man 2 weeks ago
Preston |
There's many a musician who would say Phil Rudd, in the pocket and like a metronome |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By *azarMan 2 weeks ago
Strabane |
Best drummer, buddy rich
Favourite drummer, John bonham |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
"Nicky ‘Topper’ Headon. End the thread!"
Topper gets my vote too, who knows what his career would have been like if he'd not discovered heroin. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Many fine drummers put forward but it has to be Steve Grantley for me as he’s the guy who keeps Stiff Little Fingers in line. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
"Many fine drummers put forward but it has to be Steve Grantley for me as he’s the guy who keeps Stiff Little Fingers in line."
Steve is part of a great rhythm section with Ali. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Ginger Baker. I saw him play with Hawkwind years ago. He played a 10 minute drum solo in the middle of their classic track, Brainstorm. They left the stage and left him to it 😂 |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By *rad670Man 2 weeks ago
South Lakes |
Buddy Rich for me, followed by Stewart Copeland. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
I would say Lars but after seeing him during back to the beginning he's looking tired |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
"I’m having a argument with my friend I say best drummer is John bonzo bonham anyone disagree?"
Going to his grave on Sunday!!
But in answer to your question Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, fact |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
"I’m having a argument with my friend I say best drummer is John bonzo bonham anyone disagree?
Going to his grave on Sunday!!
But in answer to your question Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, fact "
is this because Dave is a phenomenal drummer or is it more he's absolute gorgeous and we both probably want to sleep with him |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
"I’m having a argument with my friend I say best drummer is John bonzo bonham anyone disagree?
Going to his grave on Sunday!!
But in answer to your question Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, fact is this because Dave is a phenomenal drummer or is it more he's absolute gorgeous and we both probably want to sleep with him "
Both!!
But if you're going for drumming skills and looks for me it would have been Taylor Hawkins, now he's a man I totally LOVE! We could share him  |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
"I’m having a argument with my friend I say best drummer is John bonzo bonham anyone disagree?
Going to his grave on Sunday!!
But in answer to your question Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, Dave Grohl, fact is this because Dave is a phenomenal drummer or is it more he's absolute gorgeous and we both probably want to sleep with him
Both!!
But if you're going for drumming skills and looks for me it would have been Taylor Hawkins, now he's a man I totally LOVE! We could share him "
oh absolutely agree Taylor was just something else |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By *ripfillMan 2 weeks ago
Paris, New York, Hong Kong and Havant |
Still .. for me Steve Gadd ! In his day Buddy Rich |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
"Elvin Jones, Max Roach or Ginger Baker "
|
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
"Elvin Jones, Max Roach or Ginger Baker
I second Elvin Jones - beast of a drummer, but amazingly subtle too.
Impossible to choose really:
Bernard Purdie
Earl Palmer
Billy Higgins
Joe Morello
All amazing
"
|
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Gary Wallis, he's been around a bit and played with some of the best including the likes of Pink Floyd, 10cc, Nick Kershaw and Mike and the Mechanics to name a few and also loads of studio work with lots of big names. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
It must be John Bonham.
Dave Lombardo
Mike Bordin
Ever seen Stevie Wonder play the drums? Youtube it. You can thank me later |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By *ingsysMan 2 weeks ago
Scunthorpe |
"The correct answer is of course, the professor, Neil Peart.
"
Amen 🙏 to this legendary drummer. Highly recommended reading his books too |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
"its got to be Rick Allen FFS he only had 1 arm "
I once heard Rick described as "probably the most famous one armed drummer on the planet" after the accident, can't honestly say ive heard of any others |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By *vlizTV/TS 2 weeks ago
merseyside and anglesey |
Cozy powel |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Travis barker or Joey Jordinson |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By *abluesbabyMan 2 weeks ago
Gibraltar/Cheshire/London |
No such thing, its art, not a competition.
People will say their heroes and that's absolutely fine but most of them excel only at being them and their band and often would be found "lacking" if asked to play other styles/pieces. Again that's fine. It really does NOT matter.
My fave suggestion is always, for people who have never heard her play drums or thought she was "just" a amazing singer, is to watch Karen Carpenter...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVBtjaHxR7Y |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By *gf301Man 2 weeks ago
canterbury |
For technical mastery, Simon Phillips.
For brutality, Tommy Aldridge.
And as a forum appropriate offering, listen to Jamie Morrison's drumming on stereophonics' "Mr and Mrs Smith"
|
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
"Travis barker or Joey Jordinson "
Travis is FAF too! 🥵 |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Neil Peart for me but he himself would say Buddy Rich |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By *r X46Man 2 weeks ago
Liverpool |
Anyone who didn't say "Keith Moon" is wrong |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Max Weinberg e street band … and his son plays for slipknot
And for success I’d go for Clem Cattini |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
"Max Weinberg e street band … and his son plays for slipknot
And for success I’d go for Clem Cattini "
I did like Jay in slipknot.... he's no Joey though and neither is Eloy in my opinion. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By *oru48Man 2 weeks ago
Tallaght |
The drummer in Joy Division was excellent |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By *assy69Man 2 weeks ago
sussex and Wales |
"Best drummer, buddy rich
Favourite drummer, John bonham"
this |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
A drummer no one probably ever heard of Herb Alexander is one of my favourites
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MKJNbSKOoFw&pp=0gcJCfwAo7VqN5tD |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
No votes for the immense talents of josh eppard from coheed and Cambria |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
"No such thing, its art, not a competition.
People will say their heroes and that's absolutely fine but most of them excel only at being them and their band and often would be found "lacking" if asked to play other styles/pieces. Again that's fine. It really does NOT matter.
My fave suggestion is always, for people who have never heard her play drums or thought she was "just" a amazing singer, is to watch Karen Carpenter...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVBtjaHxR7Y"
She was awesome |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
"I’m having a argument with my friend I say best drummer is John bonzo bonham anyone disagree?"
Probably is John Bonham to be fair |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Meg White wasn’t even the best drummer in the White Stripes
Neil Peart/Buddy Rich/John Bonham all insanely talented and very different - I don’t know how you measure the ‘best’ in something like this are there proficiencies that get marked and a total score?
Theres so many I have never heard of who play sessions because they get it right first time… every time they will never be household names but they’re probably amongst the best players out there.
(Shrug) |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
"I’m having a argument with my friend I say best drummer is John bonzo bonham anyone disagree?
Ian pace knew his way around a set.
"
Paice 
Nobody's mentioned Thomas Lang yet. He makes the most complex drumming look effortless. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Everyone has their own opinion & with drummers whatever style the music is played
For their own reasons & ability those that had my attention when growing up & in no particular order
PHIL RUDD.
STEWART COPELAND
CLIVE BURR.
NICKO McBRAIN
BRIAN DOWNEY
COZY POWELL
TOMMY ALDRIDGE
DON HENLEY
JOHN BONHAM
PHIL COLLINS
all breathtaking drummers 🥁 |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Probably more of a percussionist than a drummer, Budgie.
Big in Japan/The Slits/SATB/The Creatures. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
"I do admire Sheila E. 🥁
Percussion's favourite 'sex cymbal'."
Big Sheila E fan myself!
Other fav drummers being Taylor Hawkins, Roger Taylor and Dave Grohl. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Bonham changed the drumming landscape, others have built on his foundation. However Paice and Ward stood with him. Music never looked back |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By *ost SockMan 2 weeks ago
West Wales and Cardiff |
A couple more from me:
Clyde Stubblefield
Tony Allen
Just trying to take it a broader than rock drummers. There’s incredible ones in jazz, funk, soul, afro, latin etc. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Neil Peart, but nowadays Cherise Osei... |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Definitely second Tony Allen and Joe Morello |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Neil Peart.
Nowadays I will say Louis Cole. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Phil Collins was good back in the day |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Joey Jordanson probably the best I’ve seen. My favourite is Nicko McBrain though. I’m gonna give a shout out to Lars Ulrich who won’t win any awards for drumming but I love his “style”. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Doctor avalanche from the sisters of mercy |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
'The Professor', Neil Peart of Rush |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
"Everyone has their own opinion & with drummers whatever style the music is played
For their own reasons & ability those that had my attention when growing up & in no particular order
PHIL RUDD.
STEWART COPELAND
CLIVE BURR.
NICKO McBRAIN
BRIAN DOWNEY
COZY POWELL
TOMMY ALDRIDGE
DON HENLEY
JOHN BONHAM
PHIL COLLINS
all breathtaking drummers 🥁"
Id Add Kieth Moon to the list |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Kenny Jones has beaten the skins for some pretty big name bands so I guess he can’t be too shabby. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
For modern drummers, I’d have to choose either Matt Halpern (Periphery), Matt Garska (Animals as Leaders) or Mike Malyan (Monuments).
For old school drummers, Bernard Purdie or Jonathan Moffett. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Buddy Rich. Went to see him perform in Halifax. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
There have been some truly amazing percussionist over the years..
But for me, and I have seen him live.. Ian Paice of deep purple holds the title of the best drum solo ever! Watch him play "the mule" 1972 in Copenhagen Truly Awesome |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
I did in wigan. He had a broken hand and most of today's drummers couldn't preform his riffs with. 2 hands he was that fast x true portony idolised him. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By *ildbillkidMan 2 weeks ago
where the road goes on forever |
Jeff pocaro, misspelled his name drummed for toto and countless sessions, bernad purdy, steely Dan , |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Cedric Sharpley of Druid and then Tubeway Army was quality ... |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Paul Cook was decent
Rat Scabies |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
[Removed by poster at 16/07/25 23:45:46] |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
[Removed by poster at 16/07/25 23:45:54] |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Neal Smith - the Alice Cooper band.
His work on Billion Dollar Babies is peerless. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
"Buddy Rich. Went to see him perform in Halifax. "
Funnily enough, I was watching a clip of him performing on YouTube only last week, during which he was found to have had a mild heart attack. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
My g spot finger 🤣🤣🤣 only playing . My favourite drummer is probably Matt Helders. Top points for anyone who knows who he is too
no google |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Mel Gaynor did well with Simple Minds, "On the Catwalk" |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Moon for the performances on stage, watch the who without and with and get the picture. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By (user no longer on site) 2 weeks ago
|
In no particular order
Bonzo
Keith Moon
Ginger Baker
Steve White
Mitch Mitchell
Stewart Copeland
Buddy Rich |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By (user no longer on site) 2 weeks ago
|
Oh and how could I forget
Alan ‘Reni’ Wren - The Stone Roses
|
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
[Removed by poster at 17/07/25 10:35:50] |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
All different and so many good ones. I'd say Cozy Powell was one of the best. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
All good guesses, and Bonham comes close, along side Mitch mitchell and ginger baker, but the true GOAT will always be…
Animal 😜 |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
"No votes Keith Moon? "
About time |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
[Removed by poster at 18/07/25 10:50:37] |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
"Jeff pocaro, misspelled his name drummed for toto and countless sessions, bernad purdy, steely Dan ,"
This! |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
I would have to give my vote to Animal from the Muppets lol |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Quite a few names on here that I don't know. So I'll stick to the best ones I've seen live.
Ian Paice and Carl Palmer. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
El Estepario Siberiano is phenomenal!
My all time favourite was Joey Jordison.
I also loved The Rev and Taylor Hawkins.
Absolutely in love with the styles of Travis Barker and Josh Dun 🫶 |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Hard to choose a “best” as it gets to a point where technically they’re all fantastic and it comes down to style/musicality etc. That said some current favourites of mine (in no particular order) would be.
Benny Greb
Chris Turner
Jay Postones
Mario Duplantier
Larnell Lewis
|
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Matt Garstka
Neil Peart
Karen Carpenter (I feel like she should get a mention) |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Bonus choice...
Gregory C Coleman - The Winstons (The Amen Break)
Possibly the most heard drummer of all time...
|
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
"Bonus choice...
Gregory C Coleman - The Winstons (The Amen Break)
Possibly the most heard drummer of all time...
"
Excellent shout |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
"Bonus choice...
Gregory C Coleman - The Winstons (The Amen Break)
Possibly the most heard drummer of all time...
Excellent shout "
It's amazing what a 4 second sample of some drumming went on to become.
What's sad is that he died with no idea the impact he had on music
Imagine the music that wouldn't exist if he never played that break. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
"The correct answer is of course, the professor, Neil Peart.
"
^ this.
Of current artists, I’m a big fan of Travis Barker. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Think I've gotta say buddy rich |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Frank Beard, the man with no beard |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Marcus Minnaman (spelling) - the Aristocats |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Moon the loon
Gene Krupa
Neil Peart
Bonzo
Nicko Mcbain
Ginger Baker
Animal
Phil Taylor
Mikkey Dee
Chris Slade
|
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
"Gene Hoglan "
Absolutely incredible drummer, his fills are outstanding.
From the same genre Paul Bostaph |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
No love for Ringo, Charlie Watts or Levon Helm? |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Bill Bruford
Gene Hoglan
Brian Downey
John Bonham
Steve Shelley
Neil Peart
Just some of my favourites off the top of my head |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Taylor Hawkins (RIP) was Foo Fighters |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Ginger Baker back in the days of Cream |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Always a fan of Neil Peart
Buddy Greco
Buddy Rich
Bernard Meehan |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
"Quite a few names on here that I don't know. So I'll stick to the best ones I've seen live.
Ian Paice and Carl Palmer."
I have seen below. Carl Palmer , Charlie Watts.
Yes others that have been mentioned above. A lot I have been lucky to see live. My most memorable was . Cozy Powell playing with Rainbow at Monsters of Rock Donington |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
John Bonham is overrated. Yes he is a superb drummer but there were lots of other great drummers from that time period that get overlooked.
Neil Peart is overrated as well, the best drummer in Rush but what else did he do outside of Rush?
Jim Gordon, Steve Gadd, Jeff Porcaro, Bernard Purdie et al, played on thousand of records in all styles of music. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
To be fare there can never be the out right best finest drummer,vocalist,bass,lead,keyboard as its down to personal taste and style genre etc,i rate Roger Taylor superb on Sheer Heart Attack and on Live Killer's but first cassette i bought was Night at the Opera been fan for years.
Earlier someone on thread mentioned Cozy Powell when i was a kid he released a single called "Dance with the Devil"
Love talkin music to be fare |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
John bonham has a statue here in redditch hes good but hard to pick the one |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
John Bonham had a Brother guess we were 16 drinking in Shakespear Studley mate's Nan was Landlady on Ladies Darts Away match she was out so was free for all and in the Brother walked John had karked it you had to give second look as they were very alike plus we d*unken kids who have school next mornin,
Just sharring a memory |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By *irm40 OP Man 1 week ago
Birmingham |
For me all you have to do is watch moby dick live and that is all the evidence needed to say that John bonham is the greatest |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
"Gene Hoglan
Absolutely incredible drummer, his fills are outstanding.
From the same genre Paul Bostaph"
Nice to see some metal drummers getting appreciated |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
I can vaguely remember when one of the Beatles can't remember which one) was asked if Ringo Starr was the best drummer in the world..he replied 'he's not even the best drummer in the Beatles ' |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
"Gene Hoglan
Absolutely incredible drummer, his fills are outstanding.
From the same genre Paul Bostaph
Nice to see some metal drummers getting appreciated "
George Kollias
Derek "One Take" Roddy
Adrian Erlandsson
I could go on
 |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
[Removed by poster at 21/07/25 10:31:56] |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Bonzo was probably the best rock drummer of all time (apologies to Ginger) but Elgin Jones is the goat imho! |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Not going to argue otherwise but deffo check out Greyson Nekrutman on youtube. Does some quality and wide ranging stuff. Very technically gifted. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
I know I'm going to get a lot of flak for this, but check out Phil Collins in 70s Genesis albums. Very eclectic, very complex. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
Given that it's completely impossible to conduct a meaningful comparison across genres - Rich vs. Watts, for example - this is an utterly pointless discussion.
It might be worse, I suppose - it might have been a topic related to swinging.
This place becomes more like Farcebook every day. |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
|
By *ohn 66Man 7 days ago
South Birmingham |
I presume it was John, Paul or George. They were all better drummers than Ringo, and he was in the greatest band ever |
Reply privately (closed, thread got too big) | |
