Favorite Drummers Thread

[GLaDOS]

Mainly, this is a thread dedicated to our favorite drummers. It can be from any genre besides rock: jazz, hip-hop, etc. So here are some of my favorites:

Buddy Rich
John Bonham
Keith Moon
Neil Peart
Bill Bruford
Carl Palmer
John Densmore
Terry Bozzio
Phil Collins
Stewart Copeland
Mitch Mitchell
Charlie Watts
Mike Portnoy
Alan White
John Rutsey
Nick Mason
Chad Smith
Ian Paice
Ginger Baker

Remember, this is a favorite drummer thread, not the best drummer thread. Besides all that, what are yours?

[anomynous]

Neil Peart
Shawn Drover
?uestlove
Chris Adler

[Sussudio]

Dennis Chambers, without question. Used to have his snare drum...that thing was a beast

[scweb13]

Dave Lombardo
Chris Adler
Danny Carey
Raymond Herrera

Chuck Biscuits (when he was with Danzig and Social D)

[acosmichippo]

Terry Bozzio
Bill Bruford
Gavin Harrison
Steve Smith

one of my favorite drumming clips:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X81qq6Fi3G4

and for fun:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrMBIH2TBpU

[Meeklo]

Phil Collins

[tom pain]

Mike Portnoy.


The drumstick he signed for me is priceless.

[gvortex7]

Jurgen "Ventor" Reil
George Kolias
Gene Hoglan
Pete Sandoval
Tony Laureano
Sean Reinert
Kyle Severn
Mike Smith
Flo Monier
Max Kolesne
Steve Flynn
Hellhammer
Peter Wildoer
Paul Bostaph
Trym Torson
Frost
Ageir Mickelson
Hannes Grossman
Marco Minneman
Markus Edelmann
Horgh
Doc (R.I.P.)
Aad

Just to name a few.

[GLaDOS]

Originally Posted by Meeklo

Phil Collins

Who could ever forget that guy? He was great when he was in Genesis!

[SpotOn]

Danny Carey
Dave Lombardo
Thomas Hakke

[Sagacious Koreo]

I like pretty much everyone mentioned...I'll add:

Carter Beauford (Dave Matthews Band)
Sonny Emory (Earth Wind & Fire)
Billy Kilson (Chris Botti's drummer)

[Intamin]

Originally Posted by gvortex7

Flo Monier
Trym Torson

Just to name a few.

QFT! And the dude from Absu, don't know his name.

http://www.flomounier.com dude is insane!

[anomynous]

Originally Posted by kotsedriver

Who could ever forget that guy? He was great when he was in Genesis!

Do you like Phil Collins? I've been a big Genesis fan ever since the release of their 1980 album, Duke. Before that, I really didn't understand any of their work. Too artsy, too intellectual. It was on Duke where Phil Collins' presence became more apparent. I think Invisible Touch was the group's undisputed masterpiece. It's an epic meditation on intangibility. At the same time, it deepens and enriches the meaning of the preceding three albums. Christy, take off your robe. Listen to the brilliant ensemble playing of Banks, Collins and Rutherford. You can practically hear every nuance of every instrument. Sabrina, remove your dress. In terms of lyrical craftsmanship, the sheer songwriting, this album hits a new peak of professionalism. Sabrina, why don't you, uh, dance a little. Take the lyrics to Land of Confusion. In this song, Phil Collins addresses the problems of abusive political authority. In Too Deep is the most moving pop song of the 1980s, about monogamy and commitment. The song is extremely uplifting. Their lyrics are as positive and affirmative as anything I've heard in rock. Christy, get down on your knees so Sabrina can see your *******. Phil Collins' solo career seems to be more commercial and therefore more satisfying, in a narrower way. Especially songs like In the Air Tonight and Against All Odds. Sabrina, don't just stare at it, eat it. But I also think Phil Collins works best within the confines of the group, than as a solo artist, and I stress the word artist. This is Sussudio, a great, great song, a personal favorite.

Sorry, it was asking for it


Mike Portnoy is also a good drummer

[blu2]

Elvin Jones
Jack DeJohnette
Jon Christensen
Ed Blackwell
Paul Motian
Tony Williams

[s-ray]

Phil Collins
Ian Mosley (Marillion)
Joel Taylor (Frank Gambale, Alan Holdsworth)

[Steelmaker]

Mike Portnoy
Anton Fig
Eric Carr
Nicko McBrain
Neal Pert
Alex Van Halen
Keith Moon
Richard Christy

[leeving]

Danny Carey
Neil Peart
Josh Freese
Simon Phillips---best on 801 Live

[miller_time22]

I like a lot of the usual suspects:

John Bonham
Bill Ward!!!
Neil Peart
Dave Grohl
Brann Dailor
Dave Lombardo
Jimmy Chamberlin
Ginger Baker

[naturephoto1]

My personal favorites are Carl Palmer and Bill Bruford. I feel fortunate to having seen both perform in concert multiple times. Bill for those that are unaware has recently retired from performing.

Rich

[Offender_Mullet]

A few favs off the top of my head.....

Tim Alexander
Ginger Baker
Terry Bozzio
Matt Cameron
Jimmy Chamberlin
Vinnie Colaiuta
Stewart Copeland
Jack DeJohnette
Virgil Donati
Trilok Gurtu
Raymond Herrera
Gene Krupa
Dave Lombardo
Keith Moon
Carl Palmer
Vinnie Paul
Neil Peart
Tito Puente
Buddy Rich
Max Roach
Roger Taylor
Chad Wackerman