Favorite Drummers Thread

[Gremal]

Elvin Jones
Billy Cobham
Tony Williams
Brian Blade
Joe Chambers
Bill Ward

[bhampton]

Nick Mason.

(Not because he's like an amazing drummer technique wise but he's on most every Pink Floyd song and that's all stuff that I love more than just about anything.)

[Blu Myers]

I've been a drummer for over 20 years, and Danny Carey (Tool) and Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater) completely changed my approach to the instrument. Just listen to "Images and Words" from DT, that album is a drumming masterpiece. And all of Danny Carey's work is just flawless. They are truly Gods among drummers. Here are some of my other favorites:

Carter Beaufield (DMB)
Stuart Copeland
Steven Morris (Joy Division, New Order)
Eric Carr (Kiss)
John Bonham

[Sagacious Koreo]

Yay, finally another mention for Carter Beauford. His technique is just amazing. Glad someone else likes him.

[FreddieFerric]

Phil Collins
Bill Bruford
Alan White
Butch Trucks
Ringo Starr
Bob C. Benberg
John Bonham
Don Brewer
and others...(to be named as soon as I remember them)
Mitch Mitchell - Can't believe I forgot him to begin with!

[Belloche]

Stewart Copeland of The Police for me. Second place is a long way off.

[Blu Myers]

Originally Posted by Sagacious Koreo

Yay, finally another mention for Carter Beauford. His technique is just amazing. Glad someone else likes him.

Nobody can work a hi-hat like Carter. His technique is very unique and just awesome.

[GLaDOS]

Originally Posted by Sussudio

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

You know, since your avatar has Animal in it, I've heard that Keith Moon was the inspiration for Animal's crazy personality and drum skills. Just saying.

[naturephoto1]

Originally Posted by kotsedriver

You know, since your avatar has Animal in it, I've heard that Keith Moon was the inspiration for Animal's crazy personality and drum skills. Just saying.

Keith was known as being a bit of an animal on drums. Under a Raging Moon is a Great tribute Track from a great album of the same name by Roger Daltry (it includes performances by many of the great rock drummers):

http://popup.lala.com/popup/360569492417511028

Rich

[btf1980]

Art Blakey (Kind of surprised he isn't listed more prominently in the thread!)
Tony Allen
Philly Joe Jones
Max Roach
Olatunji
Obo Addy
Tony Williams
Billy Higgins
Elvin Jones
Jimmy Cobb
Louis Hayes
Art Taylor
Roy Haynes

[Blu Ian]

Paul Bostaph
Dave Mcclain
Dave Lombardo
Raymond Herrera
Tom Hunting
Mike Portnoy
Andols Herrick
Derek Kerswill
Daniel Erlandsson
Martin "Marthus" Škaroupka
Matt Byrne
Justin Foley

[Sagacious Koreo]

Originally Posted by leem6453

Nobody can work a hi-hat like Carter. His technique is very unique and just awesome.

No doubt. Have you ever seen Billy Kilson work a hi-hat?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4qnN...eature=related

[Horrorchick]

Originally Posted by gvortex7

Gene Hoglan

Seconded. He can outdrum (and outeat) just about any other drummer out there.

[inlayterms]

Phil Collins
Andy Newmark
Jeff Porcaro
Bill Bruford
Bernard "Pretty" Purdie
Barrymore Barlow
Bob Siebenberg

[bandit29]

Originally Posted by Horrorchick

Seconded. He can outdrum (and outeat) just about any other drummer out there.

lol Yeah Gene and Dino in one band.....that food bill

Dave Mcclain
Chris Adler
Daniel Erlandsson
Mario Duplantier
Igor Cavalera
Dave Lombardo
Paul Bostaph

[Horrorchick]

Originally Posted by bandit29

lol Yeah Gene and Dino in one band.....that food bill

I love how everyone is calling the new Fear Factory line up "Fat Factory." Burton C. Bell had better find a good hiding place on the tour bus for his travel rations!

[BIGLAD]

Ian Paice
Cozy Powell
Neil Peart

[gettodamoofies]

Being a drummer my list could quite literally go on forever but here are a few of my favourites:

Gene Hoglan
Danny Carey
Thomas Hakke
Tim Alexander

Without a shadow of a doubt though, my favourite drummer is Ray Luzier. He is able to combine technicality, precision and originality plus showmanship all into one great package. I've been a fan for many years, however more recently his work in Army of Anyone with Richard Patrick was great (as I am a Filter fan) and now that he's with Korn that's even better as I have been a long time Korn fan and his drumming has brought a new dynamic to the songs.

Some vids showcasing his work:
Ray Luzier Instrumental Korn Medley Solo
Ray Luzier Instrumental Army of Anyone Studio Solo

The man makes playing everything look absolutely effortless.

[bandit29]

Originally Posted by atexp80

Being a drummer my list could quite literally go on forever but here are a few of my favourites:

Gene Hoglan
Danny Carey
Thomas Hakke
Tim Alexander

Without a shadow of a doubt though, my favourite drummer is Ray Luzier. He is able to combine technicality, precision and originality plus showmanship all into one great package. I've been a fan for many years, however more recently his work in Army of Anyone with Richard Patrick was great (as I am a Filter fan) and now that he's with Korn that's even better as I have been a long time Korn fan and his drumming has brought a new dynamic to the songs.

Some vids showcasing his work:
Ray Luzier Instrumental Korn Medley Solo
Ray Luzier Instrumental Army of Anyone Studio Solo

The man makes playing everything look absolutely effortless.

If you like Meshuggah, check out Gojira. One of the more unique metal bands out there. Mario Duplantier is an awesome drummer.

[TylerDurden]

Keith Moon
Dave Grohl
Danny Carey
John Bonham
Ringo Starr
Lars Ulrich
Tre Cool