Stewart Copeland Names His Five Favourite Drummers

[@TheBlackHelicopterRevue]

Ringo's drum parts breathe. He doesn't brow beat the audience with extreme chops. He has the ability to turn perceived technical weaknesses into strengths by using his musical imagination and coming up with creative drum patterns.

[@xpatsteve]

Ringo doesn't just play the drums, he plays the song.

[@ImYourOverlord]

I prefer listening to him than to Moon.

[@austinteutsch]

Starr was the ultimate and first real rock pocket drummer. IMO

[@skillet6870]

​Ringo was a sorry drummer.

[@slavaukraini404]

And allowing plenty of space for McCartney's brilliant bass playing.

[@arthurmchugh5184]

Anniversary of the best !!! Neil Peart , January 7th , RIP professor 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@rk41gator]

What a legend and gentleman!

[@soopahsoopah]

One of a kind.

[@woo1649]

Saw them at the agora ballroom when I worked there. It was just after neil replaced their original drummer. Great show.

[@Han-Solo459]

Sting got the best drumming out of Stewart he ever did. I know he was miserable playing with Claypool. And I don't blame him... 😂

[@johncalvo1743]

@@Han-Solo459 Sting played with Claypool?

[@Fiona.E]

Animal from The Muppets was very underated.

[@trevorwilliams6404]

Got beaten by buddy rich😂

[@joeheid2776]

​@@trevorwilliams6404Yeah, but who wore the bass drum in the end!??? 😂😅😂

[@Fiona.E]

@@joeheid2776 that was a very funny episode.

[@kadzo1000]

@@trevorwilliams6404 He was paid to take a dive 🤣

[@patrickraymaker5325]

Modeled after Keith Moon.

[@RobertVeasquez]

You talk with most great drummers and you will always discover their appreciation for Ringo’s drumming.

[@markcannon3899]

Ringo was one of the first drummers to get worldwide recognition, but he was extremely limited. Just remember one thing, top ten lists are BS. You appreciate a drummer for their style. Buddy Rich=fast. Gene Krupa=style. That's the difference

[@RobertVeasquez]

@ You, will never understand Ringo’s impact. Not just with The Beatles, but to drummers world wide. I’ll side with the drummers.

[@markcannon3899]

@@RobertVeasquez I am a drummer and I grew up listening to the same drummers Stewart did. So, I do understand the impact. I also understand drumming. I'm not a critic and I'm not an opinionated fan

[@Han-Solo459]

​@@markcannon3899, if you were a Drummer; you wouldn't be so limited on knowing Ringo's actual strengths and influence in the art of drumming. You may play drums; but you are no Drummer. Ringo would saw you in half. 😮

[@rethink62]

The fills on A Day In A Life are amazing

[@michaelwilcox5168]

Discovered this man a year ago. He NEVER overwhelms a track but is always providing the necessary accompaniment. He isn’t a drummer, he’s a percussionist.

[@DanC-go9lc]

Hard to imagine a list of top drummers without Keith Moon in it - but yet his 5 were varied and incredible, fit perfectly into their groups.

[@davidhornbeck1470]

Lots of good drummers not on this list; Peart, Trey Cool, Entwistle, Moon, to name a few. I agree with Copelands top 5 tho

[@dewdude2112]

It's not a list of "top 5 drummers". It's a list of "favorites".

[@DanC-go9lc]

@ Yeah buddy he picked some good ones. Thanks much for correcting me on that.

[@ciphermatrix]

Great list of inspirations. Copeland sits above them all for me, I just love his playing.

[@marionardechia1579]

'Jimi was Mitch's guitarrist', LOL.. I love Stewart, he's such a cool guy. And it's true, Mitch Mitchell was the perfect drummer for Hendrix🎸

[@austinteutsch]

Right what a great assemment. Putting the cart before the horse is the definition of that band.

[@sarasarah1810]

The only drummer for him and Noel the only bassist, their faces deserve to be on a mountain of stars.

[@cliffhughes6010]

Ringo is the only drummer I know who never says "Look at me", but.instead says "I will help you appreciate the structure of the song and give the vocalists, guitar and bass players the space to show you just how good they are".

[@Isidor-Dor]

Spot on...

[@steve2515]

Stuart is the coolest cat around. And so insightful and intelligent in his observations. Great video.

[@revswank]

Great pantheon, and Stewart has earned his place amongst those greats.

[@celestinodelrio5476]

What a list....

[@tommyron]

"The ability to elevate the music." That's the whole thing right there. Thanks. That was a great presentation!

[@murmerjangle3016]

Agree with every one of his choices. I'd also add Neil Peart and Stewart Copeland to the mix. Both tremendous innovators, not simply beat keepers.

[@waqqodonkey]

plus Clive Burr and Sucherman

[@kurtsakslsvideosaks9185]

I like watching these bcse every time someone always mentions names of drummers I've never heard of, i check them out and BOOM 💥 i almost always love those new additions!

[@guzziguy2011]

Moon, Bonham, Mitchell, Peart, Danny Carey, Tim Alexander, Copeland, Bill Ward, Alex Van Halen, Ginger Baker.......so many!!! But damn, Buddy Rich and Ringo were phenomenal!

[@billstewart1747]

Pocarro??

[@jimo3173]

Buddy Rich and Ringo were polar opposites when it came to drumming. Ringo had his ways, and many people liked him, but Ringo was a no frills, no thrills and more ordinary drummer whereas Buddy was an exciting, entertaining and more technical drummer. If we're being honest though, compared to Buddy Rich, no one could play very well lol.

[@yoyo1899]

Ian Paice.

[@sirjer73]

Tony Williams, Elvin Jones, Billy Cobham!!!

[@rudejude1000]

Paul Whaley

[@leddygee1896]

Music Is Not A Competition. It is an ART FORM. Frank Zappa described his music as an "Air Sculpture". I think that's a fair assessment of music and live performance in general. RIP Maestro...

[@EWA8755]

When asked by Johnny Carson on the Tonight Show who his favorite rock drummer was. Buddy Rich named one guy. Carl Palmer.

[@graylingboysalisbury]

Evelyn Glennie said the same.

[@jimhays2772]

Copeland was the first drummer I "heard" as a kid. I always listened to drums during songs when I was in high school but the drumming of Copeland you noticed and it sounded cool and different than all the rest.

[@michaelwolf6424]

Ringo is lefthanded yet he routinely played (and plays) right handed set ups. It's almost like thinking backwards. While I am of the Beatles generation, it took me a long time to warm to Ringo's amazing skills. We were spoiled with Keith Moon, Ginger Baker, John Bonham et.al. and a host of really good drummers all making their marks. I've come around to appreciate Ringo Starr more and more. Fortunately, the "lads" inside the Beatles knew it immediately.

[@jetydosa1]

"Jimi was Mitch's guitarist" outstanding. I love that. I bet Jimi would have loved that and laughed at it in good fun.

[@tor5457]

Kudos! One of your best. I have deep love for those drummers.

[@OmniphonProductions]

Stewart has been my favorite drummer since junior high; it's great to see a tribute to the giants on whose shoulders he stood! Honorable Mention: Charlie Watts was an incredibly capable _Jazz_ drummer in his own right, but when it came to The Rolling Stones, he had one mission. Build a solid and stable platform, so Mick and Keith could show off _their_ skills. Listen to Charlie's _Jazz_ work, and you'll realize how much _discipline_ he displayed when playing _Rock 'n' Roll!_

[@magwamagwa45110]

Outstanding list and very close to my own list Carmine Appice was very much a influence for me in the early 60,s him and Ginger then later Bohnam.... they are missed

[@robertroth8652]

Early ‘60’s? Was he in the Everly Brothers? He was likely not even in his teens yet.

[@carlcontrera1699]

@@robertroth8652 Vanilla Fudge

[@robpaxson4455]

@@robertroth8652 it was mid-60’s.

[@robertroth8652]

@@carlcontrera1699 They started in '67

[@matthewburris769]

Carmine's work on "Blondes have more fun" is legendary. I kid! I kid!

[@noonetime8478]

❤you can see why copeland is a fantastic drummer. Its The sum of all these drummers which made the wholeness of his incredible drumming. He got the skill of buddy rich, the power of bonham, the creativity of mitchell and baker and the musical sensibility of ringo starr.

[@matthewburris769]

Exactly.

[@guppybill]

Mr. Copeland has the most impeccable hi-hat technique. Sometimes it becomes a lead instrument when he plays it. 3:00. Sweet!

[@theedmee]

Everybody laughs him off until they try playing "Spirits in the Material World" 🥁

[@brunopaolucci6054]

Bonzo is great! Stuart is very intricate and satisfying to watch and listen to.

[@ericoconnell7581]

My top 5 are Phil Collins, Buddy Rich, Stewart Copeland, Neil Peart, Keith Moon.

[@vordman]

Phil often gets dismissed for his later solo work but his drumming was amazing on those classic Genesis albums.

[@Stanleyquiggle]

Vinnie Colaiuta of Sting is my top 1, he is so unreal his rythm was other worldly. Listen to Seven days and Hung my Head there is no one that can play these songs the way Vinnie does. I also love Steve Gadd and David Weckl, they were fantastic as well.

[@orientalrose4388]

Stewart Copeland is a really good presenter in this! His enthusiasm is infectious. And most of these rock drummers he’s chosen, has jazz in their background. An example is John Bonham, it was Buddy Rich and Gene Krupa who were his role models. And he then took that somewhere else with Led Zeppelin. And yet, Copeland can recognise the exceptional qualities of Ringo. The important thing is, he’s got a fantastic ear. And Sting is a jazz fan, it probably rubbed off on Copeland, Sting uses jazz players to tour and record with, all the time. I loved the story about the eavesdropping in the restaurant 🦋

[@matthewburris769]

Bonham, jazz influenced you say? Interesting.

[@theedmee]

Stewart was raised by a father who was a jazz drummer, lol. And yes, Bonham became fascinated with jazz drummers after Zeppelin's first US tour. Ever see one of his solos, or the fact that he used freaking timpani?! #yeesh

[@graemeburr6463]

Yes. You hear all this "blah diblah" about Rich yet people forget about Krupa. They need to watch him do "Sing Sing Sing"

[@ThomasLuongo]

It's a fascinating list and it makes so much sense when you listen to Copeland play. He, like his heroes, doesn't play with an inner critic... "We're banging shit here!" And that's what makes him so great. I think that's what these guys all mean to him, a path into the drums that supports his incredible enthusiasm for life itself. My list is Bruford, Morello, Ian Mosely, Copeland, and Manu Katche...

[@johnkent5042]

Great list of greats! I’d add Steve Gadd and Jeff Porcaro. So happy to see Ringo’s subtle artistry recognized. Copeland is my all-time #1.

[@davidhornbeck1470]

Can’t Stand Losing You…on of my favorite Police songs. Spot on about his take on Mitch Mitchell

[@007artimus]

It’s cool to get his list given how much he has influenced my generation and continues to do so for later ones. 5 worthy beasts.

[@edgarsnake2857]

One of the greats names his faves...hmmm...spot on Stewart!!

[@snapsnappist4529]

Stewart is a sensational drummer and belongs up there with the greatest himself. His drum part on Message in a Bottle is utter genius.

[@loudom3217]

I have to admit this is one of those "My X favorite" drummers, guitarists, bassists, etc video's that I have watched where I completely agree with all of the choices. Every one of the drummers Copeland picked were outstanding in their own right. Of course you can add the names of others to this list but these were all great choices.

[@margaretanncarno4014]

Watching him and Taylor talk was amazing. RIP Taylor

[@TheKitchenerLeslie]

Rip Taylor was a great comedian! I didn't even know he was sick!

[@jackzimmer6553]

@@TheKitchenerLeslieBoo!

[@davidfish9327]

Cozy Powell, Nicko McBrain, Keith Moon, Clive Burr

[@JamminClemmons]

Mike Schrieve (Santana, Woodstock-era).

[@JoeSlish-q2e]

@@JamminClemmons that is english

[@JamminClemmons]

@@JoeSlish-q2e So? What point are you trying to make?

[@ChristianCziurlock]

Brilliant video, brilliant narrative , thank you I enjoyed and learned a lot.

[@edubfromktown]

Awesome! I heard The Police on the No Wave (A&M Records album) release and was intrigued. Then, one of my Columbia Records ~14 vinyl albums for a penny included Reggatta de Blanc which remains one of my top 10 best albums of all time.

[@trappenweisseguy27]

Regatta de Blanc was the first album I ever bought. I was actually tuned into the bass playing and it was an inspiration to me becoming a bass player years later.

[@bobthesalesclerk]

Bill Bruford by far for me. Was amazing in Yes and an absolute beast in King Crimson.

[@Nevernow721]

This isn't about you. It's about Copeland. Christ, pay attention.

[@bsb1975]

​@@Nevernow721Calm down. No one asked your opinion, either.

[@ronschwolsky1626]

@@bobthesalesclerk and UK!

[@fablenewsnetwork7223]

Yes!!! The most underrated ever🥁🥁🥁

[@stephanmarcouxdrums4877]

I really really try to love Bill Bruford, I just cannot love his playing and touch. I do love King Crimson with mellotron, flute, beautiful melodies with albums like ''In The court of the Crimson King'', ''In The Wake of Posseidon'' and ''Lizard'' but that's not Bruford on drums. It was the most unknown and underrated drummer Michael Giles and the drummer on Lizard is even more unknown Andy McCulloch. Bill Bruford for example is on the album Discipline with a song like Elephant Talk, I just cannot stand that music, that's not the King Crimson in my mind at all, it's disgusting to me. I'm extremely tired of people talking about Bill Bruford with King Crimson, yeah, when King Crimson suck and stop making good music!!!!

[@scottfulps2065]

'I don't take directions, I just start banging shit.' Quite right. One of the absolute greatest.

[@jasfan8247]

Except one time Sting threatened to kill him if he played any funny accent on recording "Every Breath", untill the middle 8 break he finally bangs out a few bars! 🎉

[@NeonPalm90210]

Who is this Keith Moon guy? How quickly we forget? I guess it was just a paycheck for him. ‘Under A Raging Moon’ On track 11, All tribute drummers in order of performance: Martin Chambers. Roger Taylor. Cozy Powell. Stewart Copeland*** Zak Starkey. Carl Palmer. Mark Brzezicki. Mark Brzezicki and Zak Starkey - outro.

[@antreb15]

Keith Moon, for me, WAS/IS the ultimate Rck drummer.

[@trajan6927]

​@@antreb15Moonie the ultimate drummer, entertainer, and original rock star. When you think of a rock star, you think of Moon.

[@dmfour]

Stewart Copeland has always been one of my favorite drummers to listen to. I respect his opinions on who he believes are the greats.

[@billmurvihill9697]

Buddy Rich is head and shoulders above all others. In technique, speed, inventiveness, precision. There is no other. Listen to his 'Impossible Solo' and then any other drum solo and you'll clearly see it. "Buddy Rich's 'Impossible Solo' refers to an iconic drum solo performance from the "Concert for the Americas" held at the Altos de Chavón Amphitheater in the Dominican Republic in 1982. This performance is often cited for its technical virtuosity and intensity, highlighting Rich's unparalleled skill on the drums. The solo was part of his performance with the Buddy Rich Big Band, showcasing his ability to play with incredible speed, power, and control, even at an advanced age. The 'Impossible Solo' has been celebrated in the drumming community not only for its technical prowess but also because Rich reportedly suffered a heart attack during or shortly after this performance, yet he completed the solo before seeking medical attention. "

[@basher5107]

@@billmurvihill9697 I saw Buddy in 78 from three rows back,I’ll never forget it as long as I live,even got his autograph,pure genius!

[@MerryHoneyBee-xc4tl]

I read an interview with Jason Bonham and he said his dad had an admiration for Copeland as well " here listen to this cymbal work it's great" and he put on a Police album.

[@GazLarge]

Peart was by far the most interesting, and he put so many unique fills and grooves in to Rush's songs, unlike many other drummers, that got scared of sacrificing their top 40 status - they know who they are!

[@davesheville2023]

Irrelevant comment

[@GazLarge]

@@davesheville2023 ...and you thought you would post b/c, why?

[@davesheville2023]

@GazLarge To point out the irrelevance of your comment.....keep up

[@GazLarge]

@@davesheville2023 Touched a nerve, 🤣🤣🤣

[@davesheville2023]

@GazLarge Did I? I’m so sorry. I’m sure you’ll recover.

[@docvega5465]

The mark of a true musician and human being, Copeland has an appreciation for others in his craft that shows how studied he is in the art of drumming!

[@darrenwood6520]

Ever since i listened to the Album " Two for the show" live album from Kansas, i was so impressed with Phil Ehart. One of the pioneers of the mix of rock and fusion . Supposedly no overdubs on that album .

[@AudiophileTubes]

Ehart is amazing! Many drummers i've spoken to through the years respect him greatly.

[@ronschwolsky1626]

I’ve got: Bill Bruford, Keith Moon, Jim Gordon, Hal Blaine, Jeff Porcaro, Phil Collins, and Neil Peart.

[@rk41gator]

@@davidmack4185 As for being a true musician on drums, Collins belongs. For the intricate and complex music Genesis played, he was the best. He could play anything.

[@midnightrider7648]

i would add ginger baker to your list. he was such a strong element to Cream's sound.

[@Jacobaltman228]

You can add 50 more….. Thats all……

[@Nevernow721]

But the video isn't about you. Great list but I personally don't care because the topic is Stewart Copeland.

[@midnightrider7648]

@Nevernow721 copeland & the other two in police SUCKED. Don't tell others what to comment.

[@bigbdogg1]

Billy Cobham if we’re talking about about all phases of music.

[@LeadSurge3000]

*LOVE Cobham! And, Lenny White, and Alphonse Mouzon!*

[@grokeffer6226]

Steve Gadd, too.

[@gishdrums]

I appreciate and am inspired by several drummers, but ifI could only pick 5, not weighing as much on technical proficiency but much more on their approach (composition skills) and edge/grit they brought to their music, my personal list, in order, would be: 1. Ian Paice 2. John Bonham 3. Stewart Copeland 4. Vinnie Colaiuta 5. Barriemore Barlow

[@kevinconville9258]

It's a good list Stewart, and one I couldn't argue against. I have some I could mention, but let's let Mr. Copeland have his voice here.

[@ricardocastillo5485]

I don't love Neil for his technical ability, I love Neil because every drum part he ever did was approached like a unique composition. He was never lazy, always creative.

[@davesheville2023]

They weren't talking about him anyway

[@FraaaaaankRizzo]

He had the added feature most important in music…..wrote all the lyrics.

[@RegisWilkins]

Neil was boring, but so was Rush. Maybe not his fault.

[@mike-jm9rs]

@RegisWilkins. Every drummer in the world would just fall asleep when learning and especially when playing some of the most insane and difficult drum parts Neil Peart ever played. Yeah right, lol. Dude, obviously you’re not a fan of Rush and honest to God, that’s ok we all like different things in life, but to call this legend a boring drummer? That’s like saying The Beatles never wrote a hit song. Or Movies really went down hill 100 years ago, once they started making them with sound. Maybe your comment wasn’t necessary, just like all of your other negative comments you post.

[@FraaaaaankRizzo]

@@RegisWilkins To each his own, but to me….Id rather hear a boring drummer playing his own stuff rather than the most common thing in the world….covers on Covertube. Bonus points for lyric writing as well.

[@boum62]

Great posting. Thank you

[@ericbgordon1575]

Stewart Copeland is a drummer who I took for granted in my youth. Go figure, I was only 3 years old when the police recorded and distributed *Synchronicity.* What 3-year-old is going to know that they are listening to a contender for their favorite drummer? About 14 years later when I was a teen, I bought myself a copy of the *Message in a Box* compilation containing all five Police albums and some. Only the previous month, my mother had bought me *The Police Live.* In an unprecedented fashion by Stewart's playing at least as much as how Sting and Andy played if not more. It wasn't just his skill as a drummer but also that he employed various percussion instruments. One thing that makes Stewart Copeland a drummer's drummer is how he reminds The Listener that a drummer is a percussionist, not just a timekeeper or a featured soloist. What's more, I would rather listen a thousand times over to Stewart at his worst than once to Buddy Rich at his best. Buddy may have been a world-class drummer, but the man himself was almost completely worthless.

[@stewarta5993]

Oyster Head proves you are 100% right. have a great year

[@truthseeker4841]

I never get these people who take it personally about Buddy Rich. I never listen to Buddy and think “my god, what a shitty person. I think I will go listen to Stewart now.”😂

[@marramamberta321]

@ericbgordon1575 I admit Buddy was a god on drums. However, I would rather listen to Joe Morello any and every time I had a choice between them.

[@marramamberta321]

Many comments here are complaining about Stewart's list not including their favorite drummers. Please, that's his list. Everyone has a different list. Also, remember that, in the old days, an afficionado did not usually know all the big ones. And Copeland, like many others that later became stars, was an amateur who had limited access to world stars in all music styles, genres, categories. Nowadays, we have the means to read and hear about great musicians everywhere, to listen to their music and watch their videos, and for free. So do not complain about someone's list or choices. What is even more surprising is the comments I read that complain about The Professor not being on Stewart's list of early influences. Are you kidding? They could not have been more contemporary: born in the same year, Neil joined Rush around 74, and Copeland formed The Police in 77 (but don't forget he was already playing in Curved Air). If anything, it was Neil who admitted being influenced by Stewart. That being said, Neil is an amazing drummer. I was a fan of The Police first, in part because of Stewart's drumming. Then I became a fan of Rush, definitely because of Neil's drumming. The funny thing is that, despite their differences (music genre and drumming style), in my mind, there was this sense of continuity between both of them. BTW, Mitch Mitchell is one of my favorites and he was perfect for the Hendrix Experience. And I prefer Joe Morello to Buddy Rich.

[@davesheville2023]

Well said. Unfortunately there is a relatively high percentage of Peart fans that are wankers.

[@craigburner1296]

Copeland knows all of the mentioned, well. One of the best, ever. I agree with everything he said, after 40 years as a producer, engineer and live soundman.

[@lawrencejhutchinson]

Good list, Stewart! I saw Bonham and Rich live. I would add Gordon, Bruford, Collins, White, Paice, and Phillips to that list. I admit I haven't listened to much Rush. Paul Thompson and Simon Kirke were great live.

[@FurtiveSkeptical]

I'm a keys player by trade, but Stewart Copeland has always been my favorite drummer and spirit animal. 👏

[@robertlockhart5690]

Why does Ian Paice never get a mention?

[@bartrobinson2103]

Exactly he's tops for me!!

[@truthbombs-ii7ke]

Apparently Copeland never heard Neil Peart play the drums, should be top of the list!!

[@CountBrass]

My 5 favorites: Bill Bruford Ian Paice Stewart Copeland Cozy Powell Bill Ward

[@marramamberta321]

They're on my list list, but my list is a bit longer.

[@CountBrass]

@ i only did 5 to match the video. I could do a longer list. Ginger Baker. John Bonham. Jon Hiseman.

[@roygaiot8105]

Ahh Bill Bruford - not only a legendary drummer but also a really nice guy like Copeland. So glad that I had a chance to meet him.

[@marramamberta321]

@@CountBrass Yes, I figured that. Nobody has or should have only 5.

[@ralphscarpato2115]

Ward was great at varying his, a quality the otherwise-brilliant Bonham lacked.

[@gunnarkarlgunnarsson1463]

Nice to see how Ringo always gets into these drummers lists. Even the drummers from Dream theater, Pantera and Sepultura, have Ringo very high on their lists.

[@SuperDaveSF]

Love your trademark analysis and writing

[@samibouhadida5314]

In the same way Sting was Copelands bassist in the Police 😁😁😁: I'm always (so extremely ☝🏻) focused on the drums each time I listen to their albums, but this don't happen with any other band I'm fan of, except Van Halen because of Alex's divine snare sound ❤❤❤.

[@paulmysliborski4832]

Copeland is still one of my favorite drummers. (I'm not a drummer, just a fan of rock music.) His off-beat timing and funky really made the Police have that extra kick, IMO. Another drummer I really loved was Bill Ward of Black Sabbath. He had some insane stuff.

[@nickrizzi4927]

I'm a drummer with no credentials to speak above my caste. Any name thrown is legend and due all respect. Love the bit of Stu quoting Ginger in form.

[@steadypace747]

For me, (not in any specific order) it's: Bernard Purdie, Max Roach, Elvin Jones, Tony Williams, Billy Cobham, Omar Hakim, Manu Katche, Sonny Emory, Carter Beaufort, Phil Collins, Neil Peart, Vinnie Coliuta, Jeff Porcaro, Stewart Copeland, John Bonham, Bill Bruford, Dave Weckl, and Antonio Sanchez.

[@cornfilledscreamer614]

I'm not even sure I would have ever liked the Police if it wasn't for Copeland. And I'm NOT a drummer.

[@Nevernow721]

I'm a drummer and I agree with you.

[@ricardocastillo5485]

No Police without Andy and Stewart. Sure Sting was talented, but he also knew how to steal credit for himself.

[@matthewburris769]

probably not. Look at stings solo career. zzzzzzzz and I LIKE Sting.

[@cornfilledscreamer614]

@@ricardocastillo5485 Oh - I agree with that, too. But Copeland's drumming was maybe more of a key to them being different than Sting's voice. Not knocking Sting, though. Unreal how he plays bass and sings like he does. He's got two brains!

[@johncalvo1743]

@@cornfilledscreamer614 Yeah, he multitasks pretty good. But he's no Geddy!

[@dougmphilly]

what i admire the most about mitchell & michael shrieve was their ability to so much on such a small standard drum kit.

[@mikite57]

Fun video, and good choices if you can only have five. Like Moon, Pert and others left off the list, I will add Jerry Edmonton. IMHO, the greatest rock drummer ever. Especially while he was adding his unmistakable voice to the mix of all of those great Steppenwolf songs.

[@kinatan968]

I love Stewart's philosophy when it comes to drumming; plays from the heart instead of the mind. That's a part of what makes his drumming inimitable. P/s: where can I watch that stewart bbc drum documentary. I've searched everywhere but can't seem to find it.

[@austinteutsch]

I've been rock drumming for 53 years, played with Bloodrock and James Cotton among others. Mitch Mitchell and Jon Bonham were two of my leads along with Don Brewer of GFR and Ian Paice of Deep Purple. Solid drummers with heavy jazz or theactrial work. I also love the pocket drummers like Ringo Starr and Max Weinberg. Long live the great drummers of the world, even the ones you never hear about any more like Jim Foxx of James Gang.

[@AleksandrasGedmintas]

Phil Collins awesome in the 70’s. Totally unique

[@theedmee]

Phil and Stewart are only a few months apart in age, but Stew can still play the drums. Drumming literally killed Phil's back (he herniated a disk while on stage). They're 73 and 72 y/o respectively- and Phil was also big in the 80s!

[@timothygrayson]

I agree with you. To me the 70s saw the emergence of total expression of drumming and to this day still enthralls me. From Genesis to UFO from Zeppelin to The Police. I love the traditional drum kit and the myriad styles that have sporned. Take the mystery of Clive Bunker and the propulsion of Neil Peart the 70s really inspired the discipline. I prefer live concerts because it enables more improvisation and flamboyant patterns. God bless the drummer.

[@trappenweisseguy27]

I always had a personal affinity for the jazzy/military fusion style of John Densmore.

[@thomasberry2198]

Also you could add Tony Williams and Carl Palmer to the list of great drummers you can learn alot from or be inspired by. And also Jim Foxx from James Gang. Just listen to his drum solo on the song Lost Woman, a song originally played by the Yardbirds with Jeff Beck , from the album Live from Carnegie Hall. Wow! They did a Live album at Carnegie Hall. Unbelievably cool!

[@christophercolt1361]

JEFF PORCARO & SIMON PHILLIPS!

[@badeugenecops4741]

Yup. How coud you forget those 2?

[@peccatumDei]

I'd love to hear Stuart talk about a few more drummers, most notably Keith Moon, and Mike Portnoy.

[@davidmatela9868]

Actually Stewart influenced Peart. Imagine that! Drummers rule the world. We miss you Neil 🙏

[@GazLarge]

That's true in a small way, between 80/82, you can hear a bit of The Police, especially on Signals (the last really great Rush album).

[@davidmatela9868]

@ What your panties in a wad?

[@ThePUNisher2112YYZ]

@GazLargeThe hi hat work on The Weapon’s fade-out

[@geoffwells5633]

Love his choices couldn’t argue with them I would add Michael Shrieve to the list because of his jazz Latin rock grooves

[@murmerjangle3016]

And for people who don't know who Michael Shrieve is, go watch him play Soul Sacrifice with Santana at Woodstock. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJLEhZJ-h8dnfbc

[@josemaravilla1871]

As a music teacher that I am I just have something to say, The Greatest Drummer of all times was and will always be The one and only Mr Neil Peart period 🤔🤔☹️☹️🎼🥁🎵🥁🎼🥁R.I.P Master 🤘🤘🙌🏻🙌🏻‼️

[@davesheville2023]

Being a music teacher doesn’t make your comment anymore relevant given that this is about his favourites

[@josemaravilla1871]

@ Oh God just another ignorant on scene, blinded by your emotions, I see what you won’t be able to see in your entire life or even much worse, realize about what the whole truth really is, just try to study at least some music and then you will be to understand what my point of view is, no mames cabron 🤔🤔😣😣🎼🥁🎵🥁🎼🤘🤘‼️

[@JamesBach-hz1pc]

Super GOOD show🐥

[@rickmilam413]

The rhythm section, hell the whole band, on the first Animal Logic album was just amazing. Stewart and Stanley Clarke in a rock band. Oh my God, I still listen to that album about once a month.

[@AMERICA-RUNS-ON-BLOOD]

Stuart made drumming look so easy his timing incredible

[@curiousnomad]

My first thought watching the Mitch Mitchell clip is “he’s totally channeling Elvin”.

[@ScottDaddyMac]

There are a lot of great drummers that should be on many lists. My list has Nigel Olsson, Bill Ward, Brian Downey, early Joey Kramer, and early Phil Rudd. Alice de Burh is another drummer I always loved. These are all drummers that always make me stop and listen to what they are playing and what they are NOT playing. They never overplay what is needed in a song.

[@AlfPane]

Neil Peart the greatest for me

[@Mrbimdrummer]

Me too

[@keithkoenig5320]

Copeland was better. He played with a swing that Peart never had. Copeland's work was more 'human' than Neil's robotic perfection.

[@Nevernow721]

Peart fans everywhere, but with all of his technical expertise and power, his drumming, for me, didn't swing. I loved Neil as a great human being and drummer and writer, but to listen to music I love, you gotta swing.

[@Nevernow721]

Also, this isn't about your favorite drummer. The topic is Copeland's influences.

[@mikejohnson2638]

peart was just fast, nothing else, bonham was on another level

[@DrChopz]

Stewart Copeland was and is the most talented member of the Police in my opinion. King of Pain is my favorite Police piece.

[@kjk1422]

Blll Ward, Tommy Aldridge, Ian Paice, Lee Kerslake, Ringo Starr, Neil Peart, Maureen Tucker, Phil Collins, Keith Moon, Philly Joe Jones, Bobby Caldwell, Steve Shelley, Art Blakey, etc etc

[@Charlie8-io9mq]

Keith Moons style, John Bonhams perfect timing, Peter Criss's creativity & live play, Neal Peart seemed to have some of everything including the song writing skills! Special mention to Rick Allen of Def Leppards after losing an arm & continuing as the bands drummer!

[@Joneb57]

Glad he had Buddy and Ringo in his 5. They’re 2 of my favorites. Aynsley Dunbar, Terry Bozzio, Vinnie Colaiuta who all played with Zappa are great too.

[@jipster2020]

Anyone who played with Zappa HAD to be good. Frank created the Black Page just for a laugh. Drummers apparently have nightmares and cold sweats when those 2 words are spoken 🥵

[@jamescaron6465]

I have Peart, Copeland, Moon, Bonham and Danny Carey from Tool

[@MrDuneedon]

Mitch Mitchell is such a great choice. He VERY RARELY is mentioned when people talk about great drummers.

[@samanthamarasca1177]

Love that he and Taylor were such good pals

[@johncopeland3826]

Levon Helm ....the dancing drummer... utterly brilliant musician .

[@jonnordstrom8997]

You all seem to be experts so here’s my question for you: what do you think of Mark Brezicki in Big Country? (My favorite is Neil Peart) Stewart Copeland is also great, just as all of the drummers mentioned here, very inspiring video snd comments indeed! Cheers!

[@thebandthatisDAVE]

Stewart is the drummer with attitude! A real inspiration to me that was one of the skin hitters that made me the drummer I am. Others ! Bonham. Ringo Bernard Cobham

[@alkholos]

My own favorites (I'm not nor could I ever be a drummer) include in no particular order: Keith Moon, Sandy Nelson, Ian Paice, Mick Fleetwood, Gene Krupa, Charlie Watts, Clive Bunker, and Fito De La Parra (of Canned Heat).

[@keep_walking_on_grass]

My favourite is Neil Peart. It was him why a three-guys group sounded like a five-guys group; a saturated layer of percussion, never annoying or too much but a ton. He supported every single note of the songs. The other one is, of course, Jeff Porcaro.

[@merlin5476]

Carl palmer for me with his clever little chops etc

[@MarkColden]

Carl Palmer was as good a drummer as anyone who ever lived.

[@AleksandrasGedmintas]

But his time was not that good. Perhaps he was perfect for Kieth Emerson, but I often wonder how Keith would have done with a different drummer. Fate is fate though.

[@AlmostEthical]

As a teen, I was a big fan of Carl Palmer, Ian Paice and Aynsley Dunbar. People talk about Palmer's time being imperfect, but his drum parts and execution in ELP were fantastic. Those were the days before obsession with click tracks and perfect time killed a portion of music's spirit, which has never returned.

[@marramamberta321]

​@@AlmostEthical I agree with you.