50 greatest rock drummers list

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  • Fender_Man
    Fender_Man Posts: 408
    MookieBlaylock5v1 wrote:
    Since it's a list of *rock* drummers, here's who I expect to be in the Top 10 (not in any particular order):

    Mike Portnoy
    Keith Moon
    Josh Friese
    John Bonham
    Dave Grohl
    Charlie Watts
    Terry Bozzio
    Carter Beauford
    Danny Carey
    Lars Ulrich (this is the one I probably disagree with most, but I would imagine he'll be on the list)

    There's a few in that bottom 30 that I would not put in a rock drummer list, there's 3 or 4 that come in the jazz and funk bracket. Makes their top 10 a little hard to predict? Wouldn't be surprised to see Danny Carey or Lars in there though, good choices.
  • yosi1
    yosi1 Posts: 3,272
    metsfan531941 wrote:
    nice top 3.people dont give enough credit to copeland that he should get.


    Yea, I forgot him too.
    you couldn't swing if you were hangin' from a palm tree in a hurricane.
  • Fender_Man
    Fender_Man Posts: 408
    metsfan531941 wrote:
    nice top 3.people dont give enough credit to copeland that he should get.


    chad smith sucks, i think dave a is better then him


    Yeah, I think Dave A is better, but there is no chance he'll be in this top 10. More chance of me meeting the Japanese guy from Heroes and getting transported into the Vic just as the house lights go down!
  • keeponrockin
    keeponrockin Posts: 7,446
    I saw Bill Bruford put on a drum clinic. One of the most amazing things I've ever seen.
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  • harrymanback
    harrymanback Posts: 435
    Drummers are a dime a dozen ... except for a few rare cases, you can easily replace a drummer and the band wouldn;t skip a beat.
    I don't want to be hostile. I don't want to be dismal. But I don't want to rot in an apathetic existance either.
  • searchlightsoul
    searchlightsoul Posts: 583
    I think 'Head Down' should qualify Cameron. Amazing.
  • norm
    norm Posts: 31,146
    i'm assuming stewart copeland will be in the top 10......:)
  • Pearl Jam and toast
    Pearl Jam and toast Posts: 4,475
    Not too bad of a list.

    The fucking Boredoms are on it!!!!!!!!!!
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  • Pearl Jam and toast
    Pearl Jam and toast Posts: 4,475
    BUT

    Chamberlin should be top 10 and if Cameron's not top 10 I'll shit myself.
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  • TrixieCat
    TrixieCat Posts: 5,756
    So happy to see Grant Hart on there. I love him and I love Husker Du.
    His solo stuff was cool, too. 2541 will forever epitomize my first semester in college. le sigh....
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    And I don't feel right when you're gone away
  • yosi1
    yosi1 Posts: 3,272
    Pearl Jam and toast wrote:
    BUT

    Chamberlin should be top 10 and if Cameron's not top 10 I'll shit myself.

    If Cameron is top 10, then the list is cracked.
    you couldn't swing if you were hangin' from a palm tree in a hurricane.
  • Pearl Jam and toast
    Pearl Jam and toast Posts: 4,475
    yosi wrote:
    If Cameron is top 10, then the list is cracked.
    He's just to goddamn consistant and has that wild ability to seamlessly stick very odd time signatures into songs without you noticing. I think he's worthy.. He's no Chamberlin, but he's worthy.
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  • yosi1
    yosi1 Posts: 3,272
    Pearl Jam and toast wrote:
    He's just to goddamn consistant and has that wild ability to seamlessly stick very odd time signatures into songs without you noticing. I think he's worthy.. He's no Chamberlin, but he's worthy.

    Cameron is a very good, very competent drummer, and wouldn't be out of place in the top 50. He's no top 10.
    you couldn't swing if you were hangin' from a palm tree in a hurricane.
  • TrixieCat
    TrixieCat Posts: 5,756
    yosi wrote:
    Cameron is a very good, very competent drummer, and wouldn't be out of place in the top 50. He's no top 10.
    Exactly. Better than Neil from Rush?
    Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
    And I don't feel right when you're gone away
  • jamie uk
    jamie uk Posts: 3,812
    I was pleased to see Bill Ward in the top 20, very under rated. Check out The Wizard. Fantastic stuff. Juk
    I came, I saw, I concurred.....
  • yosi1
    yosi1 Posts: 3,272
    TrixieCat wrote:
    Exactly. Better than Neil from Rush?

    Not even close, and he is the the king of seamlessly switching into random ridiculously complex time signatures. I don't think even Matt would say he is as good as him.

    Side note - I think Neil should have been closer to the top ten.
    you couldn't swing if you were hangin' from a palm tree in a hurricane.
  • Pearl Jam and toast
    Pearl Jam and toast Posts: 4,475
    yosi wrote:
    Cameron is a very good, very competent drummer, and wouldn't be out of place in the top 50. He's no top 10.
    you're probably right,.. I've just got a personal bias for his style.
    Come on pilgrim you know he loves you..

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  • yosi1
    yosi1 Posts: 3,272
    Pearl Jam and toast wrote:
    you're probably right,.. I've just got a personal bias for his style.

    Fair enough, can't argue with taste.
    you couldn't swing if you were hangin' from a palm tree in a hurricane.
  • aNiMaL
    aNiMaL Posts: 7,117
    jimed14 wrote:
    Neil Peart ... 22?

    I cry shinanigans.
    My sentiments exactly.
  • Fender_Man
    Fender_Man Posts: 408
    Fender_Man wrote:
    I've just got out my crystal ball and will now predict the top 10 based on their selections so far. I'll be staggered if I get more than 3 right.

    John Bonham
    Keith Moon
    Stewart Copeland
    Topper Headon
    Charlie Watts
    Mitch Mitchell
    Carl Palmer
    Steve Gadd
    Vinnie Colaiuta
    Nick Mason

    Outside bet Chad Smith?

    5 out of 10, not bad, although pretty obvious choices. Moe Tucker in the top 10?? Karen Carpenter was a better drummer! Stephen Morris??? I always thought Joy Division used a drum machine until I saw a documentary on them a few years back. Bernard Purdie, as good a drummer that he is, should not qualify for a rock drummer list.

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