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Who is Rock 'n' Roll's greatest drummer?
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"Bang," "crash," and "thwonk"...
These are just some of the many sounds rock drummers contribute to their medium. The best, though, elevate the genre even further, gently supporting the rest of the act until it's time for the thunder to shine.
But... Here's the thing. We want to know your opinions. Who do you think is the greatest drummer in rock music history? Is it someone old? Someone new? Someone... right in the middle between old and new? We'll let you decide. Just expect to back up your opinions in the comments section, especially if you select "Other."
We want to hear from you!
(Rock not your thing? We've thrown in two drummers from outside that genre who fit into the MeTV world!)
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Who is rock music's greatest drummer?
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Who is Rock 'n' Roll's greatest drummer?
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Dennis Wilson of the Beach Boys!
Sorry not to see Jeff Porcaro or Carl Palmer on this list.
70% John Bonham
I figured it would be a close race between Peart and Bonham. I picked Peart.
30%, John Bonham
20 percent with Gene Krupa, not that he’s rock, but he is legend.
I agree with you, Gene was such a legendary great the MeTV crew felt they had to include him,
no doubt many of the drummers listed would also point to Krupa as the best drummer, ever.
Not one vote for Morgan O'Rourke when he played drums for the F-Troop rock band the
troop formed to outdo Agarn's band The Bedbugs(featuring Lowell George of Little Feat)?
After they played Mr. Tambourine Man, Forrest Tucker reached over with his drum sticks
and patted Wrangler Jane(Melody Patterson) on the rear, she laughed and turned.
I don't think they'd leave that in today.
no doubt many of the drummers listed would also point to Krupa as the best drummer, ever.
Not one vote for Morgan O'Rourke when he played drums for the F-Troop rock band the
troop formed to outdo Agarn's band The Bedbugs(featuring Lowell George of Little Feat)?
After they played Mr. Tambourine Man, Forrest Tucker reached over with his drum sticks
and patted Wrangler Jane(Melody Patterson) on the rear, she laughed and turned.
I don't think they'd leave that in today.
I picked Keith moon because of his speed, but there’s no way that Ringo Starr rink higher than Keith Moon nope
Bonzo. Loved Krupa as the son of Swing loving parents. Quite a few of the players on this list were influenced by Gene. There are so many great drummers. Ian Paice comes to mind. Or go listen to Dave Brubeck's "Take Five" with the great Joe Morello on the kit.
30% similar. I just picked one. I have no idea. Picked John Bonham.
20% similar - because I chose Gene Krupa. For those of you non-believers...it's *not* the drum rolls and paradiddles... it's the *technique*! Go onto YouTube and lsiten to "Sing, Sing, Sing" with the Benny Goodman Orchestra.
The beat is simple, but the technique is perfect and so driving that you just can't sit still when you hear it...
The beat is simple, but the technique is perfect and so driving that you just can't sit still when you hear it...
Who is Rock N Rolls Greatest Drummer?
He was my second choice.
I'll give you two under-rated drummers, Danny Seraphine from Chicago, and Floyd Sneed from Three Dog Night.
Saraphine is a favorite, but it was great to see you mention Floyd. I agree, he was a great and greatly under appreciated drummer.
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20% similar with John Bonham (Led Zeppelin) 🥁
Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich were great drummers but I don’t recall them being big in Rock music.
Liberty Devito
Gene Krupa at 5% score for 20% similar
(Because I don't know who most of these are/were.)
(Because I don't know who most of these are/were.)
Ringo Starr is not the best drummer on this list. Neil Peart is.
John Bonham
While not the greatest rock and roll drummer, Don Henley deserved a mention.
Had to go Neil Peart. John Bonham is probably my favorite on this list, but Peart was just so technically proficient. To this day I still can't figure out half of the stuff he did. Unreal.
I picked Phil Collins (12%). Which is 70% similar at this time. 🤔