Best Drummer Of All Time! Carl Palmer Drum Solo Live

[@haydenarlington8256]

The fact that he’s 71 years old and can still play that fast as he did when he was in his 20s is just insane.

[@jeffostroff]

We love Carl!

[@DerekD2112]

true but when you're not a roofer or iron-worker et al amidst for years in-between-quite different!!!

[@pdxmetal]

Not as fast as his 20's, lol, but he's still got it. A legend.

[@frankschwenck7574]

Carl the greatest 💪

[@jilbertb]

Yeah, well Chad Smith is 60 and still kicking a$$!

[@thenecromancer5601]

Let’s not forget that Carl Palmer ( and ELP) were pioneers and pushing the boundaries way back in the early 70’s. Carl with his synth percussion on brilliant songs like Toccata and to reproduce that live then was just amazing. Carl is a very traditional but technical drummer and can no way be compared to the late great Neil Peart whose style was completely different. I love both drummers and it’s a disgrace that ELP have never been recognised in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! 🤷‍♂️

[@antwonmiller8073]

It’s a badge of honor not being in the woke rr hall of fame. All political bullshit.

[@davidungaar3661]

I'm so proud that Carl has called me his friend. I met him and Keith in 88 and have been creating unique jewelry for Carl ever since. It is a reality beyond my wildest dreams to quote ASIA.

[@randalljohnson3458]

Top drummer extraordinaire!!! Bill Bruford said he was the fastest snare drummer he ever knew. He'll be rocking like this at 82!

[@spilledit]

Carl Palmer has always had the most beautiful drum setups.

[@jeffostroff]

Yes, him and Neil Peart and Bill bruford, very artsy designs

[@iggyfritz7150]

Carl Palmer laughs at age he is beyond immortal. Every time he performs it's nothing short of jaw-dropping.

[@jeffostroff]

Well said!

[@paulakidd9532]

Thank you, I needed that! I haven't played in years. it was great to watch one of the best percussionists ever that still plays with traditional grips!

[@jeffostroff]

You're very welcome!

[@joechoquette4829]

On LUDWIG DRUMS EVEN!! What I grew up on!

[@gumersindo8590]

😂

[@wkb8326]

The jaw dropping performances he gave in the seventies are etched in my brain. Clearly he is still giving 100% today as he did back then. Oddly he is one of the least talked about drummers.....until someone mentions his name.

[@craigrheberling]

i've seen him with asia- what a groove!

[@jeffostroff]

Yes underrated for sure

[@Rossferatu]

There’s a really good reason he’s one of the least talked about drummers.

[@wkb8326]

@@Rossferatu And that reason is ???? I was no ELP or Asia fan, but his drumming always stood out.

[@stephenwebb921]

Possibly the best living rock drummer now with the passing of Neil Peart??

[@iamjane9628]

That was kick-butt!! So cool to see someone so sharp and in shape at 71 years of age. Music keeps a person young !!!

[@jeffostroff]

Yes it keeps him young!

[@speedoflite1]

Yeah, his drumming is incredible at 71. Arthritis, carpal tunnel, {death} is a killer for many musicians. Always something...

[@iamjane9628]

@@speedoflite1 I hear you on the arthritis! My wrists and hands could never take that kind of beating!

[@gmcjetpilot]

I'm sure he has good genetics, works out, eats right and does not abuse drugs and alcohol. How many musicians do you know died young, especially drummers? Lots and lots.

[@drhythym]

He's also a black belt in the martial arts. He's been studying Karate for years.

[@drvijil]

Carl Palmer’s is one of the all time greats, his work with ELP is amazing and he was way ahead of the curve, in terms of maintaining health & fitness. This drum solo is amazing, and Carl looks like he has many years of playing.

[@dennisnickoloff1723]

Carl is amazing. One of the best, an innovator in 1970's, he absolutely hammered with speed and incredible driving precision. The solo Toccata (Brain Salad Surgery, 1973) was a real surprise for drummers who liked percussion

[@jeffostroff]

Yes Tocatta was groundbreaking

[@halfigliulo690]

That's because he designed the first drum synthesizers with Moog He had a steel drum set. Moog was friends and designer with Emerson. Palmer and Moog designed drum synthesizers for the kit.

[@richdisilvio4591]

Agreed, Toccata was earth-shattering in its day and still is.

[@zachhaywood1564]

Even Buddy Rich was a fan of his...that is the ultimate compliment.

[@artmakersworlds]

OH WOW!!!!!! I JUST found an old live performance of ELP from back in the 70s. Amazing enough but then had to look up the band. So sorry to find out Emmerson And Lake are gone. Then I found this. My oh my. I JUST took up drums myself not even a year ago. This is truly amazing.

[@jeffostroff]

Good drummers for you to follow would of course be Palmer, and Bill Bruford from Yes, Buddy Rich, many say he's the best of all time, Neil Peart from Rush, John Bonham from Zeppelin, Ginger Baker, just to name a few

[@edljnehan2811]

Of course Palmer is number one some others you can add Terry Bozzio, Ansley Dunbar, Michael shreves, and of course Bobby Caldwell along with the ones you mentioned especially bill bruford.

[@johncurtin669]

Been a huge fan since about 1974...he plays with the correct traditional stick method, doesn't have hundreds of drums and percussion equipment surrounding him, doesn't have electronic gizmos, doesn't need all that... He plays drums...he is phenomenal. Absolute the master. No one ever will match his abilities.

[@68bldsports86]

I saw him with ELP at Zurich in the 80's (and it reminds me that i am not young anymore) and it was fantastic. He is for me the best drummer i ever saw

[@MikeNadiBluesRock]

my first concert visit as a young teenager ...it was Emerson, Lake & Palmer (ELP) ...also in Zurich at the "Hallenstadion" :) ...it was a great experience!! thanks and cheers 😎🇨🇭

[@UserName_no1]

For me it was the early 70s, (so don't feel bad), also with ELP but in Norfolk VA and it was fantastic too.

[@UserName_no1]

@@MikeNadiBluesRock Same here, my first [or was it Deep Purple @Dorton Arena Raleigh NC🤔🚬 ] I saw them (ELP) @ the newly minted Scope Coliseum in Norfolk VA in the early 70s😎🇺🇲.

[@marieasurvivor6104]

Happy Drummer Appreciation Day Carl! Saw you with ELP and Asia way back. Love you and thank you for your incredible talent!

[@jeffostroff]

I wish I could drum like him!

[@SpinStar1956]

Will always remember going into high-end stereo stores during the early late 60's & early 70's and hearing ELP on systems and speakers you could never afford! I still love my ELP albums just as much as I ever did; and with my home version of the famous Voice-Of-The-Theater speakers, I can relive those days...

[@edljnehan2811]

They were considered the standard for musicianship that all other bands were measured by back then😮

[@mediclimber]

He's a beast. One of my favorite drummers since the 60's

[@adawil2002]

Have loved Carl's playing for decades! This is an awesomely creative solo!

[@jeffostroff]

A night I shall not soon forget

[@gregdavis7204]

Awesome! He is up there with the best of all time!

[@michaelcoyle9479]

Awesome! No other words.

[@GergAnidem]

Carl has been one of my drum heroes since my teens. Back then, I played BSS for my drum corp drum instructor, it blew his mind and he asked to borrow the album! Mentioned that Carl was ringing a bell above his head with a rope in his mouth during the drum solo in Toccata...he freaked!

[@jeffostroff]

Imagine if carl had 4 arms!

[@FelixWheatfield]

Carl Palmer has taken insanely good care of his body and his technique over so many years and it shows. He's playing like an athlete.

[@AKA_MR_LANCE]

I have been in awe for 50 years 😎

[@bobmorris2443]

Saw him with ELP 45 years ago. Big fan. Love to see a drummer still using the traditional grip.

[@jeffostroff]

Yes a few others have noticed the traditional grip as well

[@single55]

There's a reason the traditional grip works. Watch Buddy and Gene. Matched grip works too ,but the original grip allows your left stick to get to the floor toms a little easier .But that's just me.

[@bobmorris2443]

I have used the traditional grip for 60 years, the way I was taught. Guess I'm kind of a dinosaur among modern drummers. That's ok.

[@andytay5507]

@@single55 also allows for a more fluid roll.

[@ferdinandoceccato5207]

Carl Palmer is incredible. At least he survived. It's a war machine. I remember with nostalgia, and listen to it often, the unforgettable original song recorded with Keith and Greg in a stadium. I wish Carl all the best.

[@jeffostroff]

Wells aid

[@marciopainhas5828]

Carl Palmer and Neil Peart are two geniuses...

[@pietromanno8916]

TOTALLY UNBELIEVABLE AMAZING!!!!¡!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jeffostroff]

He's the man with the plan, the heartbeat of the band

[@birdg2112]

He’ll never get the credit he truly deserves.

[@herculesdutradecamposfilho2033]

One of the world's best drummers!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@TheInnerParty]

Between Asia, and the Carl Palmer band, I’ve seen him play live six times now, and my jaw is at the bottom of the floor every time. The precision, the energy, the power, the acceleration, left-hand speed, and the incredible finesse… Are all things that, indeed, imo make him the greatest drummer of all time. And I think he’s in his 70s now and there’s still not very many drummers of any age who can even carry his stick bag.

[@edellis515]

I AM SOOOOOO HAPPY THAT BUDDY LIKED HIM!!!!!!!!!!

[@jeffostroff]

Yes, Buddy Rich was Carl's idol! He grew up listening to him

[@mattm2651]

The great Carl Palmer . Love it!

[@jeffostroff]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!

[@roybeckerman9253]

My favourite drummer alive today. Of course, Buddy and Gene have long passed.

[@louisd95714]

Ditto! Also Joe Morello

[@edljnehan2811]

Well I could tell you he was Buddy Rich's favorite drummer. In an interview in modern drummer Buddy Rich said he even went around and saw him in concert with e l p. A guy like Buddy Rich isn't going to do that unless he thinks you're pretty damn special. Buddy Rich is arrogant and not one to give out compliments easily😅

[@Mymusickb]

Beast mode!! He's definitely one of the GOATs

[@jeffostroff]

Emerson, Lake, and Goat!

[@muuriciodegollada3870]

Fantastic

[@jerrywoods4066]

@@jeffostroff Ian paice cozy neil

[@mikekeeler6362]

@@jerrywoods4066 Bill Ward Brian Downey Tommy Aldridge Donny Brewer

[@jerrywoods4066]

@@mikekeeler6362 I'd put tommy aldridge up there. Steve smith as well

[@walterpen371]

A true legend that his drumming will always be "WELCOME TO THE SHOW THAT NEVER ENDS" !

[@jeffostroff]

Amen!

[@single55]

No doubt!

[@cajunvikingrecords]

This kid is going places.

[@jeffostroff]

He's been there done that....drummed that

[@bobjeffray]

I found your channel because of your great update on the Baltimore bridge colapse, but I now a subscriber because of this Carl Palmer video. I saw Carl with ELP in the 70's. What a great drummer he is, and this at 71. magic stuff

[@almaguapa-sailboatliveaboa440]

CP is totally underrated. We need to promote him beyond our understanding.

[@jeffostroff]

I agree

[@vectragt2310]

Unbelieveable how he still can play after so many shots! Still human remains left! I´m soo glad!!

[@jeffostroff]

He's a beast!

[@ZIG4ZAG20]

He’s great and much respect but my love and loyalty is still with the professor. #RIP NEP🤘🖖✌️🥁🥁🥁👌👍

[@jeffostroff]

Neal is another fav of mine!

[@robertdohme1890]

Fair enough. It's all subjective, anyway.

[@Potus-he4sl]

Yes and bonzo Zeppelin buddy Rich

[@zwastiunburzy3688]

Yep, agree totally. This is great, but no one comes close to Neil,RIP "The Professor", Neil Elwood Peart.

[@kluper1157]

Me too!

[@DerekD2112]

a fav amazing-lets not get carried away though-every NEIL song is an actual SOLO!

[@michaeljones6948]

Impressive,very.Long may he continue.

[@scotttravis8014]

Thank you for posting Jeff

[@jeffostroff]

Glad you liked it Scott

[@MrMadBaggins]

Carl Palmer was a huge inspiration for Neal Peart! Obviously the inspiration paid off for the professor. God bless both of these geniuses.....

[@speedoflite1]

Hey! he was the best drummer w/ELP when I was a kid. Got my 1st drumset (Rogers) as a result, 1971.

[@jeffostroff]

Yes, he was the idol for many drummers growing up in my day

[@scottkernan9007]

Carl Palmer is the man

[@edljnehan2811]

The man with the plan the boss with the hot sauce the boy with the Tonka toy😅

[@glennadamson9576]

The unquestionable Master

[@ScottyLo]

Great to see age isn’t a factor in his performance and stamina. 🤘🏽

[@brianpersons6301]

Fantastic !! Thank you !!

[@jeffostroff]

Our pleasure!

[@JA-io8nx]

Still has good hand speed. One of the all time greats. Lucky we still get to see this.

[@jeffostroff]

I was in the third row. Who know this could be the last time I see him. IT was 2019 when I saw him last

[@blzbob7936]

A true force of nature! Never got to see ELP in their prime but was hanging on the fence at a gig a few years back at Northern Kin Festival, Durham. This gent blew me away with his energy and skills. And to have two young guys who can replicate every tune on strings was incredible to me. In his 70's now? Wtf. X

[@LBD-2021]

He is one legendary drummer! I love his chops.🥁🥁🤘

[@Christine-Ga76]

I remember watching a video of ELP in the 1970's and Carl Palmer was sitting in the middle of all his drums and the base was revolving around him and there were also drums above his head. I was fortunately able to see ELP in Atlanta.

[@jeffostroff]

Those were great times for ELP and also in 1990s seeing Rush with Neal Peart

[@SoCal780]

Awesome solo! Like many here, Neil Peart is my longtime favorite. Keep in mind, however, that Carl Palmer was a major influence on Neil. The Professor had tremendous respect for this man.

[@jeffostroff]

They all respected each other, you can hear some of Buddy Rich in Carl's performance

[@flightnorton]

Best of the Best😍🤩😀

[@harveybenson9142]

I have been using his signature 4 "deep ( Ludwig) snare for over 3 years now - amazing response !!

[@herculesdutradecamposfilho2033]

Incredible how he plays!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@seabreeze2792]

He is one of the best drummers in all of modern time for sure. A well educated musician as we saw with ELP. Not only is he great in rock but Jazz and classical adaptations. Not many drummers have that type of genre. If ELP had stayed together through the years he would have been more widely known. I remember when Rush did the last tour all of a sudden people noticed Neil P. People who never played music in their life or studied music were telling me how NP was the greatest in the world.He also was Very very good. The same when Cream was on top. I remember how many told me Ginger Baker , was the greatest. Drummer Jack Bruce Greatest Bass Player and of Clapton best guitar. As for Technique, AKA good chops in Percussion. Buddy Rich and Louie Bellsom. Steve Gadd Ian Pace. Carl Palmer. Were all greats.Never to be forgotten.

[@jeffostroff]

Amen to that, lot of great names

[@seabreeze2792]

Thank you. So many greats, Too say this person was the greatest? When I was 17 I joined a band of older guys.They were all Married and age was 25+years old. I was the little one? 16 . THEY GOT ME INTO THE BARS. The Old guy thought me a lot? They would get me to play in the bars in Orange County Calif. Back then laws were different. It was a cool time. I had a blast. You are correct 100 present.So many greats in our times, Music is the way we all connect. You are diffidently aware of Music. As Neil Young said,"ROCK AND ROLL NEVER DIES" Keep listening our good friend and ENJOY MUSIC FOREVER.

[@sir60man70]

Palmer is a complete monster on drums. I don't think he even plans out a solo, he just goes for it.

[@JasonMcGuireElRubio]

So inspiring! Go Carl!!!!

[@eddieabernathy5998]

Thanks for the show bro that was badass!

[@jeffostroff]

what a great night of music

[@louisbrunn1441]

I mean no one but no one could play the sticks literally but call Palmer thanks for the years man appreciate it may have been many more

[@morbidmanmusic]

That is not a sentence.

[@spilledit]

I discovered Carl Palmer back in 2002 as a teen when I started delving into prog rock. The man was impressive from the start.

[@scottmorosky4983]

Incredible! *Traditional grip! *Double bass drums! *Actually used both Gongs! *A class act..... 👍

[@jeffostroff]

All great points Scott

[@Surmoka]

Traditional grip actually hampers playing and it is not meant to be used on drumsets, only marching drums

[@morbidmanmusic]

In most respects, but players who do it can make other useful comments on why it can be useful... but yeah, it started with marching tilted drums. You don't play maybe. Then you wouldn't say something like that.

[@morbidmanmusic]

Yeah... need 2 gongs and slow double bass. He was a lucky guy in the 70s..

[@Surmoka]

@@morbidmanmusic I've been playing drums for 15+ years. And I cannot name one example where 'traditional' (mind the word) grip has an advantage. It effectively limits your left hand to the right half of your reach. Players who use it must train to overcome this limit and it only puts strain on the left arm, but has no benefits compared to matched grip. It's purely a matter of what you've gotten used to. If you look at the kits of traditional grip players, they rarely put anything important on the left hand side. Great players who use it aren't great because of it, but in spite of it.

[@olecram35]

WOW ...this solo was soo fantastic

[@cezarromeucastilho4799]

Carl Palmer and Neil Peart is phenomeno.

[@bernard620]

He certainly does Take tremendous care of his drum health , seems both doing fine. Thanks for this treat.

[@paulopadavona8170]

The professor of Neil Peart

[@jeffostroff]

Neil is awesome too

[@generatorx]

I remember him as a member of the super group Asia. He still has that jazz grip on the sticks. Performance is nothing short of outstanding!

[@jeffostroff]

Yes, loved him in Asia in Asia concert tour video

[@kevinkilduff2064]

An all-time great, who along with Neil Peart and a very select group of others, turned the percussion into a powerful even exotic instrument rather than an accompanying, background pace setting driver of a band's music. Even in his 70s, Carl is as good as anyone out there. The Buddy Rich of rock drummers-and that is saying something! (BTW, I would suggest watching Carl's iconic solo from the live concert in Montreal in '76, which is as good as any solo ever played in rock music.)

[@jeffostroff]

I did see that! Big fan of Mont. fest

[@tortillasarenotbiceps7622]

Greatest rock drummer to ever live? Arguably this man. - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYCVaHakeZeYpqc

[@rubendelatorre91]

Carl palmer efectivamente es un maravilloso bateria, y tambien domina todos los instrumentos de percusion muy atinado tu comentario

[@edward9]

This is nuts. How’s is this possible at 71???? A true living legend.

[@bwselectronic]

Since he was already doing his solo when you started recording I'm guessing definitely over a 6 minute solo. I've never seen anyone do a solo like that. Amazing to think how someone has to train themselves to have their arms and feet work independently and at times in sink with each other

[@keithwoodcrest]

If you like this then you'll probably like anything Thomas Lang does. John Bonham's of Led Zeppelin's solo during Moby Dick is a classic, too. And Ginger Baker of Cream has some great solos too. Buddy Rich and Gene Krupa, as well 🥁

[@bwselectronic]

@@keithwoodcrest I'm 60. I actually remember watching Buddy Rich on TV when I was a kid. Haven't watched any clips of him in a long time. I grew up watching the big musicals like Guys and Dolls, Music Man, and White Christmas etc. The music had a sound different from what you hear today.

[@jeffostroff]

Now they were playing fanfare for the common man, and I picked up just as the drum solo was starting and then as you can see after his solo they finished the fanfare for the common man, Which ended with a whole lot more of his Virtuosity

[@jeffostroff]

@@keithwoodcrest Yes a lot of people forget just how talented Ginger Baker was

[@geraldtosti6438]

Look up buddy Rich then tell me who is the best of all time

[@LassieLohan]

Great... He is a fan of Buddy Rich... Great Drummer. Respekt!!!

[@grouchomagic]

Carl is da man!!! I bow to his talent!!

[@margaretbarnes4626]

Buddy Rich Carl Palmer Neil Peart in no particular order they are all great

[@jeffostroff]

Great list to be the top of!

[@chgdeep]

There is a tear on the snare side of his snare drum . Hence the snares off sound to the drum . No doubt one of the best ever, saw him many times in the 70's and once in the 90's (he was great even then) . Now in 2022 face it the man is slowing down, doing what he does is not easy at his age .

[@Waynemann1]

You face it

[@AlistairMulhearn]

I saw him play this solo in the Ferry Glasgow and his wee band were simply awesome.

[@Jacob-sh4ym]

Love that traditional grip!!! 🥁

[@jeffostroff]

Rock on!

[@beatlesfan1963]

Thinking exactly the same thing. I'm just starting to learn drums (at 59) and have tried both traditional and matched. I prefer traditional.

[@Dudleymiddleton]

Blimey, mate you still have got it! Whoooah! :)

[@13458073]

Um dos maiores de todos os tempos, um gênio pouco estimado por fãs muitas vezes modistas

[@scottmckeever7126]

Finally recognition for one of the most overlooked GOATS!

[@jeffostroff]

Yeah man!

[@keithwoodcrest]

One of the first to include a double bass drum set up into classic rock music, after Ginger Baker and a few others, and one of the first to actually make good use of it. Dudes still together than a lot of modern metal drummers today

[@jeffostroff]

It was amazing sitting there watching him play this live and feeling the drums

[@mtc3000]

Palmer got into double bass relatively later than most. All the ELP tours were single bass drum.

[@mtc3000]

Palmer got into double bass relatively later than most. All the ELP tours were single bass drum.

[@mtc3000]

Palmer got into double bass relatively later than most. All the ELP tours were single bass drum.

[@mtc3000]

Palmer got into double bass relatively later than most. All the ELP tours were single bass drum.

[@hejsanhejda1921]

Amazing ! Incroyable ! Quel talent ! The best ! le Meilleur

[@michaelloder5150]

Have to admit ELP works CD one of the best Musical CD is Awsome !! Carl Palmer is great!! Top 5 he is up there with Alex Van Halen Stuart Copland Neil is still the King!! Steve Smith

[@jaytruesdale5587]

Video and audio quality is amazing.

[@jeffostroff]

All from my Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

[@billyrossi4661]

Saw elp during the works tour and a few more times. Carl PALMER is so underrated.. Plus I don't understand why elp is not in the rock and roll hall of fame..

[@JusCuz410]

Because Jann Wenner hates prog.

[@jeffostroff]

HE sure belongs iin the hall of fame

[@stevewilcock4767]

Carl is a legend!Great solo. His Ludwig drums sound ace! Blessings.

[@tobygilliland7257]

I've seen a lot of great drummers in my life, but this one 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🔥🔥🔥🔥🎵🎶🎼🎶🎵 PLAY ON

[@jeffostroff]

Yeah man!

[@ricardocespedes1955]

gracias best drummer of all time con el maestro de la bateria carl palmer un mounstruo musical

[@groverbaker6404]

John Heisman in his day was a phenomenal drummer..saw him in Colosseum and tempest...killer..oh yeah...mr. palmer is the man!

[@davidcook4623]

Colloseum...wasn't Humble Pie's Dave Clempson in that group? I'll have to look into that.

[@groverbaker6404]

@@davidcook4623 he came in after James litherland..dave is the man. Saw him several times 73-75..awesome guitarist..

[@SAHBfan]

I’ve seen Colosseum live about a dozen times. There were awesome. Jon Hiseman was another massively underrated drummer.

[@groverbaker6404]

@@SAHBfan one night he had about 6-8 drumsticks sailing in the air and juggling..oh yeah..never miss a beat!! Love those guys

[@prettythings3]

great! loved those bands. Ollie Halsall, "Rope Ladder to the Moon,"...

[@saxonsteve]

WOW!!!! THAT WAS JUST INCREDIBLE!!!!

[@ruffles886]

That was so much cooler then some guy mumbling about how many cars and gold chains he has…

[@jeffostroff]

Lol and how many hoes

[@FramrodLiggins]

I saw ELP 3 times and Rush twice. There were MAYBE 5% women at any of those shows!!!!! All the girls were as RnB and early Van Halen shows. The girls wanna dance. That solo was as boring as low-fat milk. BTW...Palmer has NOTHING on double bass drums. He was OK with one.

[@jeffostroff]

@@FramrodLiggins Would be great to have Neil purt and Carl Palmer play in together

[@antonionardi4417]

The Best

[@louisd95714]

I am very happy to know that Carl Palmer is still going strong. He is one of my favorite drummers. He is among the very best, but look at his early influences: Joe Morello, Philly Joe Jones, Art Blakey, Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich. In this particular drum solo, I also hear Joe Morello, and especially see Buddy Rich toward the end when he was using the snare. In my opinion though, Buddy Rich, pound per pound was the world's greatest. I don't think anyone would ever accomplish what he has done.

[@01derendorf]

Thomas Lang. With ease🤓

[@dennisnickoloff1723]

@@01derendorf Buddy was one of Lang's major influences

[@Bob-nu3xe]

@@01derendorf people paid to see and hear Buddy Rich all over the world, his name, his style, his sound, his music and phenomenal talent on the drum kit filled collages theatres whatever where ever he played, Thomas Lang falls a little short of that.

[@01derendorf]

@@Bob-nu3xe pound for pound comparision as far as technique and ability goes Lang has much more skills. In the end it doesn't matter, everything improves Lang is from a new generation which could learn from the older ones. And tastefull playing is personal

[@louisd95714]

@@01derendorf I've sen some of Thomas Lang's drum solo videos, and in my opinion, he falls way short of Buddy.

[@Hoffenditty2081]

Holy Moly. Just mind blowing.

[@TheInnerParty]

He’s using his Carl Palmer signature Venus “ piccolo” snare. I have one! Carl is the real thing. In my judgment he really is the best drummer; certainly the best drummer still alive

[@chuckhutton5087]

Yes, absolutely. Though O still give a slight nod to Bonham, Peart and Moon, I would say Carl Palmer’s place on Mount Rushmore of greatest Rock drummers is very well deserved. Honorable mention to Bill Bruford.

[@tortillasarenotbiceps7622]

Respectfully, he isn't the best at all. He's average relative to players in jazz, fusion, etc. Expand those horizons. Start with one of the greatest to ever live in the video I will post, then research the thousands of more advanced players like Weckl, Colauita, Coleman, Sucherman, Borlai, Royster, Lewis, Pridgen, Chambers, Smith, etc. Start here and see how unbelievable some drummers are. - Virgil Donati Drum Solo kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYCVaHakeZeYpqc

[@alanfoss8223]

My all time favorite drummer since first heard him when he became part of ELP.. and I bought their album

[@master11pizza63]

I would include in my top drummers the likes of Buddy Rich, Levon Helm and Mick Fleetwood.

[@jeffostroff]

Yeah man! Love Fleetwood mac

[@keithwoodcrest]

You don't see people shootout Levon very often but I always love it when I see it. One of my all time favorites.

[@steveross8326]

A good cross section of styles.

[@markf350s]

A pure Master much appreciated thank you