Top 10 Rock Drummers

Top 10 Greatest Drummers in Rock and Roll
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The best drummers can make a good band a legendary one. WatchMojo picks the ten greatest rock drummers of all time.
List Entries and Rank:
#10. Phil Collins Genesis
#9. Ringo Starr The Beatles
#8. Nick Mason Pink Floyd
#7. Mitch Mitchell The Jimi Hendrix Experience
#6. Ginger Baker Cream
#5. Stewart Copeland The Police
#4. Dave Grohl Nirvana/Queens of the Stone Age/Them Crooked Vultures
#3. ?

[@WatchMojo]

Sad news everyone, legendary Rush drummer and lyricist Neil Peart has passed away this week, following his struggle with brain cancer. He was only 67. Let's take a moment to pay tribute to him by sharing in the comments which Rush song was your favorite, and if you ever saw him perform live.

[@jjomalley6307]

The Trees has to be my favorite. RIP Neil :'(. Should've been #1

[@bysongamer3286]

Does this mean grohl is the best drummer alive now?

[@papai6673]

RIP Neil Peart. Time Stand Still is the favorite.

[@jorgesequera2125]

Thanks Watchmojo

[@kevinpeterson6468]

The Fear series was my favorite from Rush. Sad he died but glad he’s not suffering anymore.

[@heraldyoman9716]

Putting Neil Peart at #3 is a total disgrace to music and drummers in general. Everyone knows he should be #1 EDIT: With ALL due respect to Keith Moon and John Bohnam, Neil Peart is the best drummer alive. And y'know what? Peart wouldn't want this recognition! He is humble and modest. SO ALL these drummers are great.

[@emilyharrison2884]

How is Peart 3rd when Moon is 2nd? Moon was known for being insane on the drums but somehow keeping it in time and Neil is like a God who can play things as amazing as Tom Sawyer and YYZ.

[@heraldyoman9716]

Finlay Hutton sorry, but no.

[@Mina-te5qi]

Of course Neil Peart should have been number one. Just like Rush should have been number one on the Top Canadian Music Acts that WatchMojo put out.

[@jables6621]

Brandon Thornton Funny, when most professional drummers will call Peart the best drummer to ever play next to Buddy Rich.

[@Brandon-ue6xh]

Julian Brown Lol

[@abdulhafizh9263]

John Bonham(1948-1980) Keith Moon(1946-1978) Neil Peart(1952-2020) Ginger Baker(1939-2019) Mitch Mitchell(1946-2008)

[@legalgal12]

Muhammad Abdul Hafizh Heaven has some pretty sweet music, huh? Add to that list Prince, George Michael, Bowie, and Tom Petty, you’ve got yourself one hell of a band!!!

[@1512592011]

Tucker...Sweet.

[@beaux2585]

Respect.

[@deveryshepardson3640]

legalgal12 that’s not too mention George Harrison, John Lennon, Jerry Garcia, Jimi, SRV, Duane Allman, the list goes on forever but imagine the back porch Jams that would go down on the daily!

[@elijahyoung11]

Little Richard now😭

[@nd_irish_fan744]

It is absolutely criminal that Jeff Porcaro is not on this list. For those who don't know of him, he was the drummer for Toto, and he was one of the most sought after studio drummers in the world at one time. He's definitely one of the most recorded studio musicians in history, and has played on hundreds of albums throughout the 70s and 80s. He unfortunately passed at age 38 back in 1992.

[@tweaky1988]

yeah, it's a shame that Jeff doesn't appear on this list

[@mauridominguez24]

He played drums for michael jackson's Thriller album along with some other members of Toto, that should be reason enough to be here, but these kind of KZbin channels have no idea about music.

[@bryanjackson8917]

That's why he's not on the list, no one knows of him. But yes, he was a very good drummer.

[@jacocharzukanamericanautho2422]

It’s incredible that he played with MJ and Steely Dan. Such an artist that will never be forgotten. He could definitely beat a lot of the people on the list.

[@psychochayden69]

and mike portnoy/mike mangini from dream theater

[@daniellescott916]

John Bonham, Keith Moon, and Neil Peart are definitely my three top drummers may they all rest in peace because nobody could ever touch their Raw Talent! As a female drummer myself at the age of five I knew I was different my uncle was a teenager had a decent drum kit in the basement I was always putting in an 8-track tape and making a lot of noise LOL until that noise became something that I never knew I had Within Me I definitely consider it my craft along with singing because my father was a doo-wop singer that new a lot of names back in the day I just love the way it makes me feel to roll across the drums like an ocean wave now that there's so many more females out there which is great it just goes to show that that you have that talent in that drive don't hold yourself back just go out there and take it it's yours for the taken May these drummers continue to inspire the ones that are still here with us each instrument takes a whole lot of practice and a whole lot of years to learn I happen to believe in reincarnation there is a young man by the name of Avery that plays every single drummer to be known to man in this child from the age of 3 years old to now 16 I believe can play anybody style drumming is if he has their soul in him it is unbelievable! Whatever you do just keep rocking on thank you kindly for allowing me to speak I'm 49 years old I was born with rhythm and I'm thankful to the good Lord above amen XOXO

[@kevinmacisaac4856]

By many John Bonham was considered the best that ever was , but I agree with you moon , Bonham n peart were the greatest .

[@jacocharzukanamericanautho2422]

Neil is the GOAT. His versatility and power is on a whole level. It’s also incredible how he wrote every song for Rush. That’s just pure talent right there.

[@LindaMerchant-bq2hp]

Somewhere on that list ginger baker and mitch mitchell

[@pedromilciadesmatosacevedo3144]

DINO DANELLI from The Young Rascals. The Real GOAT

[@nickquinn6559]

Speaking of female drummers ….Cindy Blackman should be in the top 10

[@xavierlacasse58]

R.I.P. Charlie Watts 1941-2021 You will never be forgotten

[@xeverettx2564]

Of course he won’t be forgotten he was in The Rolling Stones but doesn’t change the fact his drumming was absolute shit. In fact that band really had no real musicians after Brian Jones passed. Not really sure how they stayed famous. Cream three killer albums, two years, and done. They knew when to stop.

[@xavierlacasse58]

@@xeverettx2564 I’m not saying the Rolling Stones are better than cream, I’m just honouring a man who passed recently and who probably inspired many.

[@dylanalexander4393]

@@xeverettx2564 you do realize that Charlie joined the band in 1963. Brian Jones didn’t die until 1969.

[@anothabrotha6301]

@@xeverettx2564 ROFL made my day - please check your standards ; ) btw Cream didn´t "stop", they never were a band to begin with - mostly a fancy project thought out by suits in a boardroom

[@anothabrotha6301]

Charlie Watts not being in here is a nothing short of a disgrace! WatchMojo desperately needs to get their mojo together..

[@arturro1967]

Bonham doesn't count, it's all about drummers from this planet

[@davemclellan4019]

LOL, yeah.

[@altafkalam2716]

😂😂

[@yasahartono5149]

How about Neil Peart?

[@spacewrangler5866]

@Aquatic Mullet uhh no

[@sean8470]

Bonzio was the best

[@zigman8550]

Let's give a special shout out to Karen Carpenter. She could also sing and drum at the same time.

[@grzewnicki]

Drummer of the year in 1975!

[@andrewvida3829]

I'd forgotten about her, but you are correct. I could not stand the music she made, but indeed she was quite a drummer, which surprised me greatly.

[@zigman8550]

@@andrewvida3829 I saw a Neil Peart interview about 20 years ago where he said Karen Carpenter was one of his favorite drummers. She was very talented on the drums and being the lead singer.

[@robbiethepict2783]

Carl Palmer deserves to be on that list. And for me Keith Moon will always be the beast unleashed on the drums.

[@sunnyqzado3455]

ok but which two you going to bump off the list for your two?

[@andi515]

No Kidd! No Keith moon means these people are dumb

[@LaMarcGasoldridge]

@@sunnyqzado3455 Ringo, Dave Grohl. Lower Ginger Baker maybe too. I love Nick Mason but im taking Carl Palmer, Ian Paice, and Bill Buford over him

[@stephenzanichkowsky4434]

@@sunnyqzado3455 I would at least bump off Ringo...

[@jacocharzukanamericanautho2422]

Absolutely! He does not get the praise he deserves. The most underrated of all time by far.

[@carlossanchez6096]

Ian Paice /Deep Purple the most underrated drummer of all time

[@goldwingdwarrior]

Ditto

[@tedstryker7965]

Agreed

[@pmumola]

Yup.

[@billkirkpatrick9112]

agreeeee

[@SARRIE11]

Completely agree, unfortunately.

[@kendrickbritto8556]

10.) Every 9.) drummer 8.) who 7.) rocks 6.) is 5.) pretty 4.) much 3.) the 2.) greatest 1.) John Bonham

[@dougyazell5479]

You are right.

[@dougyazell5479]

John Henry Bonham.

[@dougyazell5479]

Who rocks more than Bonham.

[@mityaypolov6118]

@@dougyazell5479 only mr. Paice.

[@dougyazell5479]

@@mityaypolov6118 no.

[@beornthebear.8220]

Rest In Peace, Neil Peart. You were one of my all-time favorite drummers.

[@rebeccastokes3268]

Queen's Roger Taylor is a cracking drummer. He maintains great drumming and lead vocals simultaneously, he also knows how to complement an ensemble and when to stand out

[@darthcheney7447]

Ah yes, forgot Roger.

[@sunnyqzado3455]

Roger Taylor would definitely knock several of these drummers out of the top ten.

[@sunnyqzado3455]

Don't forget Roger is also a brilliant song writer/composer.

[@patsaklaras]

@@sunnyqzado3455 dentist too

[@solarpower26]

@@patsaklaras and biologist

[@connora5752]

REST IN PEACE BONZO AND MOON

[@rickgrimes2056]

Connor A and Ginger Baker

[@michaeldonovan4793]

and ginger...

[@unforgettablefootballmatch1590]

And mr baker

[@michaelbechtel4944]

They were the 2 best ever R.I.P. boys.

[@matthewadam4902]

R.I.P. bonzo, moon, Peart, and baker

[@teelang1231]

No Ian Paice? Paice could out-play at least half the guys on this list, and he was absolutely essential to Deep Purple. Songs like Child in Time, Strange Kind of Woman, or Space Truckin required Paice. Not to mention his solo in The Mule. Ian Paice is so underrated.

[@Natenick5]

Paice could take Bonham's place in Led Zeppelin and do a better job.

[@kevinkuhn2655]

Nathan Nicholas Never Ever

[@patrickparker8417]

Your speaking of live in japan of course ., " Ian Paice on the drums , yesssss "

[@patrickparker8417]

kevin kühn His timing was different , not better .

[@gj8683]

Paice, never one to grab the limelight, is underrecognized, whereas the ones listed here are all familiar to the general public. I'd definitely put him in the top ten for his creativity and ability to make his drumming interesting yet cohesive with everything else. One rule of thumb is whether you'd enjoy focusing your ear on just the drumming in a song. That's true with Ginger Baker and Stewart Copeland; it is also true with Paice. Not so with some of the others on this list, but hey, it wasn't put together by musicians.

[@scottwickman8224]

I would definitely include Ian Paice of Deep Purple and Jeff Porcaro of Toto and Boz Scaggs. Technicality and exceptional sense of rhythm made them stand out.

[@piccolorick9269]

Ian Paice will never get the recognition he deserves. I’d personally put him at 4 and Nick Mason at 5.

[@scottwickman8224]

I'm with you, Rick. Exceptional musicians but under appreciated and contributions overlooked. I would also put Mitch Mitchem (Jimi Hendrix) at the very top of amazing drummers. @@piccolorick9269

[@CharalambosApostolou-vt7mg]

Yeah agree with both of you

[@bartbullock9742]

I am so glad that you mentioned Mitch Mitchell.... He just never got the respect he deserved....,. It's hard to shine when one of the best guitarist is out front

[@zingpulse4138]

Ian Paice, Cozy Powell, Carl Palmer, Bill Buford...Your list is wanting.

[@RebuttalRecords]

Can't agree with you more.

[@johngullo9420]

Everything WM puts out totally sucks.

[@chiffre5357]

reni

[@keithmarion4582]

No list of great drummers is complete without Cozy Powell.

[@mscloudherder329]

Danny Carey. Just check out some Tool, like ‘Lateralus’ , where the song is totally constructed in Fibonacci’s sequence ... how many rock songs and drumming structures can you say that about? or "Rosetta Stoned" off of '10,000 Days' If anything, this track is a testament to Danny Carey’s skill as he quickly shifts between 4/4, 5/8, 5/4, 11/8, 3/4, and 6/4 time signatures to drive the band. Here is a video about Lateralus. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYSadI1_f7urfLs

[@danrussell1057]

Ian Paice from Deep Purple. Just incredible. How is he not near, if not on the top, of this list.

[@mejimiky]

Agree

[@ou812also5]

I completely agree. I figured Bonham would be #1. I was curious where they would put Paice. THEN HE'S NOT ON HERE AT ALL? Seriously, that's nuts.

[@11matt11]

Mojo has become a troll site. They always do this. They put John Belushi at #6 of the SNL list, when he might be the best skit performer of all time. A pre-millennial ignorant shit show. I mean you could put Mick Tucker of Sweet at #9 of this list.

[@williamh4172]

How is Bill Ward not on the list either?

[@carminaucv]

Ian Pace from Deep Purple

[@eugenekaziw1371]

Thank you for your comment, Danielle. My biggest regret was that I never saw Rush play live. A friend of mine lent me the Permanent Waves album in 1981 and I became absolutely hooked on them. It seems you and I have excellent taste in music.

[@bruceharrison8160]

Cozy Powell, Ian Paice

[@deewaynenorwood1443]

Hey, you can't forget Bill Ward with Black Sabbath.

[@t.r.lanthierjr.4560]

Bill Ward definitely top 5 somewhere. Heavy Metal or not.

[@paytonfreer8945]

Yes and anyone that disagrees can watch him preform war pigs live in Paris 1970

[@RockWillkeepOnRollin]

They mention that they exclude heavy metal.

[@jackhuffman9313]

bill ward ? , this list is week

[@longlivedio3498]

my favorite rock group is Black Sabbath frank ward is the best rock drummer of all time

[@Nred9999]

What makes John Bonham great is Page was a spontaneous improviser when zeppelin played live. How he keeps up with him is ridiculously amazing. This one point about him has always been overlooked.

[@Andey1954]

Great point. Also u should have mentioned about the time signatures. The drumming on black dog looks simple when u hear it but when u do a breakdown of the entire track, it just shakes you. Seriously, The Guy is a drumming genius.

[@ashishmeshram5057]

@@Andey1954 truly genius

[@davidfreeme7989]

You’re right

[@robbevandenabbeele9039]

@@Andey1954 exactly, guitar there is 3/4 and drum is 4/4, they match once every 12 times

[@eduardoGentile720]

@@robbevandenabbeele9039 well, that is actually Kashmir, in Black Dog (if I remember correctly) the guitar is in 7/8 and the drums are in 4/4

[@ronniebrown2517]

i was born in 1951, did the year 1970 in vietnam.....all these drummers helped me beat my way through the jungles of reality....1960 through 19990 produced the greatest sounds of music and the drums matched my heart beat.....i agree with everything this video says....ginger baker REALLY blew me away....

[@Daldie-mx1gn]

You couldn't possibly have missed Dino Danelli!

[@robertpercival5688]

10. Cozy Powell 9. Ansley Dunbar 8. Kenny Arnoff 7. Jerry Mercer 6. John Bonham 5. Tony Thompson 4. Chad Smith 3. Ian paice 2. Niel peart 1. Kieth moon (Rock drummers only)

[@jmd33352]

I’m sorry, Bonham at 6!?!?! But I Love your number one answer

[@pal57898]

My boy Bonzo rocked like nobody else will ever rock, that guy was a fucking beast

[@drumsport]

Saw his son Jason playing with Foreigner and he was freakin' phenomenal. Great genes.

[@juliebryne2903]

No wonder bonzo and keith moon were close friends!:)

[@Dallysgirl83923]

Keith Moon was the best drummer ever to live, there is no substitute.

[@darbysabini4248]

Ginger would take him to school any day

[@Patriot-oi7mj]

@@darbysabini4248 Bonham is definitely the best drummer and Led Zepp is the greatest rock band ever.

[@edcoury3512]

Ian Paice should be in there -- without a doubt.

[@akramer6154]

And Cesar Zuiderwijk from Golden Earring + Cozy Powell from Rainbow

[@NaimJl]

Watch mojo probably never even heard of him

[@caramanico1]

You got it brother - and Carl Palmer.

[@mickmars5903]

Ya u r right bro

[@eugenekaziw1371]

Neil Peart for me has got to be the best this world has ever known. There is no one to even touch him. He also had an encyclopedic mind. May he rest in peace.

[@PuffBear359]

NEAL PEART #1

[@kimbradshaw8589]

Unfortunately you obviously never saw John Bonham before his death.

[@lyndoncmp5751]

Nah in 50 years Peart never accomplished what Bonham did in just 10.

[@rothed16]

I agree. I don't care what others say. The dude was the Greatest

[@rothed16]

@@lyndoncmp5751 😅🤣😅 I love Joke makers.🙄

[@crotalusatrox7931]

Agree with the list, as my Father, a Band Director and jazz musician used to say " Drums are to be felt, not heard."

[@pbamse]

GINGER BAKER (1939 - 2019)

[@DMSProduktions]

\m/

[@Alecsdotwav]

Wtf i just known him for like 9 months

[@DMSProduktions]

@@Alecsdotwav Well consider your self LUCKY you got 9 mths of him alive!

[@Alecsdotwav]

@@DMSProduktions thx

[@louistown7835]

I know someone who looked after him in his last few weeks and apparently he wasn’t the nicest person, great drummer though

[@magicbus63]

John Bonham Made Kashmir A Masterpiece With His Amazing Drumming! All his drumming kicks ASS

[@monatoney3474]

Richard Bain Moby Dick

[@tristansartain7017]

What are you talking about??!! He made every song great..

[@travis5125]

Fool in the Rain?

[@jk3535]

Achilles last stand

[@balongisland3065]

I saw a lot of concerts in the 70's and since. I always thought that the best rock drummers I saw in person were Steward Copeland (The Police), Danny Seraphine (Chicago), John Bonham, and did see Buddy Rich and his band. But I did miss Keith Moon as I didn't see The Who until 1989. Watch Keith's playing on the Who Live at Isle of Wight 1970 (now on You Tube) and say that you have seen anybody else play that!

[@gradyfilms2458]

Thanks for your hilarious Top Ten List! It makes for a great spoof!

[@toddlevine9377]

All phenom drummers! However, Michael Shrieve, at only 20 years old, gave one of the greatest standout performances at Woodstock playing Soul Sacrifice with Santana. A stellar performance indeed. Cheers!!

[@catmanpc9166]

Agreed!

[@LynneConnolly]

Oh yes. And he taught lots of other drummers too. So a fantastic drummer. A shame the clip on KZbin is the cut down one, you have to hunt for the 9 minute version.

[@wwaazzaa100]

Just saw him playthis weekend lol

[@normcote270]

Yeah he was one of the best, I'm not sure where he went after Santana.

[@edwardofgreene]

Hearing Soul Sacrifice when watching the Woodstock movie on a TV in my parents bedroom was an ear opening epiphany for me. Pre-teen at the time. Completely changed the way I would hear music from that moment forward!

[@jimbarx7088]

People forget the fact that kick pedals have developed alot. Bonzo was stomping on a tin can,still made 16th triplets happen on a single pedal

[@yaniratangoart]

Bonham was and will always be the most over rated drummer in the music industry. Ringo comes in a close second...

[@luvllizzy]

@@yaniratangoart not really he deserves all those nice things said about him bcs its most likely true :)

[@marianaramirez4931]

@@yaniratangoart lol

[@smanticus]

yayayaya cocococo pssssshhhhhhh

[@NewarkBay357]

@@yaniratangoart Overrated? Practically every single top drummer says Bonham's the best. But a pompous fool like you knows better than they do. LOL

[@salvadorbrachel9525]

I miss at least one: Roger Taylor from Queen He could play also great and played all the Queen songs. There were also some hard drum beats in there too

[@allanwielund9545]

I was looking to see if anyone had mentioned Roger Taylor. Technically great as well as being a top vocalist and song writer.

[@laurieguenther5898]

All drummers are talented in their own way, but to name my top ones, they are John Bonham, Roger Taylor (Queen) Bill Ward, Charlie Watts, Ringo, Alex Van Halen, Bill Bruford, and Rick Allen( Def Leppard) to name some

[@georgemulford418]

As a former drummer, I was surprised to not see Butch Trucks of the Allman Brothers on the list. Saw him in person several times and was amazed at his talent.

[@undergroundkingz7969]

I can Phil it Collin in the air tonight

[@ronnieronnbilz8131]

That's Pretty Good,dude...lol

[@franciscohernandezgonzalez1435]

WatchMojo has an obsession in forgetting the existence of *DEEP PURPLE*

[@machacif]

Not only WatchMojo. unfortunately.

[@chadk4169]

Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, and those other old 70's 60's bands that started the distortion and scream on guitar and heavy beats are considered heavy metal. They don't sound like it but they are. Even beatles had the song Helter Skelter that people consider heavy metal. Other than that he is an amazing drummer and should be here but Mojo said only rock drummers.

[@simranmalik1512]

THEY FORGOT TO MENTION IAN PAICE. I'M DISAPPOINTED

[@c.reneebudrewicz461]

My favorite

[@pepperrevolver2795]

he's 11th ;-)

[@bradwilliams1691]

2:52 I can't believe that you stopped short of showing Nick Mason doing the Floyd classic "One of these days", when he dropped a drumstick & casually picked out a new one without missing a beat.

[@murphman76]

Ringo was brilliant. He did what was perfect for the music, never tried to take over the track.

[@Braglemaster123]

Bonham #1

[@joeym6680]

COBHAM #1 check out SPECTRUM.

[@Guillius]

Rock only ! But I agree that Cobham is a beast ! My Top 3 is 1st Vander, 2nd Cobham, 3rd Moerlen

[@colindebaggis1262]

"Rock Only!" Sorry but I believe you are mistaken John Bonham is THE greatest rock drummer that ever lived.

[@GiaNt_TaLOn]

absolutely ,,or neil peart depending on what list but there at the top of every list I've seen

[@colindebaggis1262]

yeah neil peart is right there along with him!

[@bystanderbutch3509]

I had the honor of seeing you live Peart. Rest in peace. Unbelievably talented.

[@ericpetti305]

Great list, Bohnam for sure

[@Max-dd4ow]

I watched just to make sure John was number 1

[@lyndoncmp5751]

Of course.

[@giantpineapple4047]

John Cornell hey that’s my last name🤨

[@lyndoncmp5751]

@@giantpineapple4047 Ha. 😂

[@piazza1771]

Deacon? Ksksksskk just kidding

[@braydenkatcher]

Hi freddie

[@isabelleduval2817]

My favorite is Neil Peart ... He will be always the best one for me ... R.I.P. 😢

[@majudaem]

Number 1... followed by danny carey

[@HOPEat]

Cheers 🍻 to that!!!

[@lewallen86]

Ginger baker bro

[@ryanneedham8820]

Saw Rush live in 2008. Peart did about a 15 min solo. Surrounded by drums. Everyone was on their feet. I’m very glad I witness what my dad had told for years. Peart is the best

[@isabelleduval2817]

@@ryanneedham8820 you are so lucky ... Glad you witness it

[@fuzzcous]

Moon & Baker are my favorite so happy to see them. I think Stewart did Klark Kent before the Police. Libido Torpedo!

[@aidanjackfinnecy2293]

Words can’t describe how much nostalgia the opening theme of Watchmojo brings me. This video was my launching pad into music. I was like “oh so drummers hold their hands like this…?” And that was all I needed.

[@AlexanderZwitbaum]

I would surely add Bill Bruford as one of my favorite drummers. He contributed to Yes, King Crimson, and UK classic rock albums!

[@cosmicraysshotsintothelight]

And Jim Fox of James Gang fame.

[@markhunter8554]

My favorite, followed by Mitch Mitchell.

[@sunnyqzado3455]

but to make top ten they would have to bump someone off the list, who would you bump to get them in top ten?

[@lilajagears8317]

@@sunnyqzado3455 Ringo!

[@standardname3509]

@@sunnyqzado3455 he would be surely good replacement for Ginger Baker. Compare "Red" with any album of Cream.

[@looseele]

I'm just glad to see Nick Mason on this list...he was EXACTLY what Pink Floyd needed.

[@UNOprvtr1]

Looseel Scott he was too low on this list IMO... when he was young he’d beat the heck out of the drums just like Keith moon and John Bonham.

[@seelenwinter6662]

but no danny carey... funny... but that gay fom the beatles... ridicolous...^^

[@mystychrysmthehumanprism3507]

Seleenwinter 666: Lol! "That gay f(r)om the beatles!!!" A direct quote with as much attention to detail as the old lefty wanker, rich as all hell Ringo, deserves! Legend via proximity with more chops on his head than on his kit! Now they straight up said no metal so Danny from Tool is out, but it's hard to imagine a world where Nick Mason didn't drop the acid & beats that inspired the double bass, extended rolls crescendoing beyond the land of ghost and grace notes that would go on to lysergically & freneticly appeal to such a like minded Carey. Plus he was born under a Peart Moon so...

[@davehopkins8718]

@@seelenwinter6662 Paul was the best drummer in the Beatles

[@samcrawford7516]

Nick Mason made list out of sheer empathy from others. Going more than a decade without putting together two consecutive straight beats....ain't drumming, its ACID come alive

[@johndavids4780]

Ringo came from the song school of drumming. He took it as his responsibility to first keep time, he was often called the human metronome. Second was to do all he could to enhance the melody, make everyone else sound good. He inspired me. He also inspired several drummers on the list one of which was Bill Ward.of Black Sabbath, Clive Bunker of Jethro Tull and Frank Beard ZZ Top.

[@wanderer1955]

Well said. Bravo. Every rock drummer worth his salt, says they were influenced by Ringo Starr. Problem is ppl think you are only a great drummer if you can do 20 min drum solos. All 20 min drum solos do is give folk the opportunity to go to the toilet.

[@jacocharzukanamericanautho2422]

Steve Gadd absolutely deserved a spot hands down. He’s by far in my top three. Definitely the most versatile drummer of all time without much of a contest. His technical skill is definitely on the level of Neil Peart, Moon, Copeland, Baker, and Bonzo or even above. His work with Steely Dan, Weather Report, Return to Forever, Bee Gees, and The Crusaders is absolutely marvelous. Definitely top three without any questions asked.

[@ninamc6116]

Michael Shrieve from Santana is a very overlooked drummer. He was 20 years old when he played at Woodstock. He joined the band when he was like 16

[@xiongyan2074]

Hello, how are you doing today?

[@nemyz7421]

Você disse bem!

[@jonasnachreiner2170]

I wanted to write the same thing

[@jachymsilha2537]

its funny that now everyone wants roger taylor after they saw Bohemian rhapsody..lol

[@DonFuegoTube]

Knew him in person for about 30 years now, is that enough for you blockhead?

[@strawberry-jn8ro]

i havent even seen the movie tf

[@jcvks4526]

DonFuegoTube Prove it

[@hazelwalsh3269]

Jáchym Šilha Taylor was better than Ringo! That’s for Sure!!

[@hazelwalsh3269]

Jáchym Šilha He was better than Ringo!! Come on!!

[@3340steve]

Thank you for sharing this music.

[@jmd33352]

My order 1. Neil Peart 2. John Bonham 3. Keith Moon 4. Ringo Starr 5. Dave Ghrol 6. Phil Colins 7. Nick Mason 8. Mitch Mitchell 9. Joey Jordison 10. Ginger Baker

[@dibbo9264]

John Bonham was a fuckin great drummer and may his legacy live on

[@savannahduvall9819]

Yes

[@PauloCesarPerezN7107]

bonzo the best

[@loganwood7167]

you aint fucking lying

[@ramseybrown3233]

Yeah definitely

[@matthewmaus]

And a hideous bully, an alleged rapist, a wife beater and coke fiend, and not as good as Keith Moon, but still, a good point, well made, xxx

[@oldkingcole4750]

I am a huge Rush fan so Neil is number one in my book. But, I also think he is all around the best. He is very professional and is almost 60 and can still nail a drum solo same as he did 30 years ago maybe even better. Even when people would have considered his skill peaked in the 90s he still worked to improve his drumming.

[@nostrinick]

There isn't a drummer on this list that could hang with Peart, at least from a technical standpoint. The guy may not be human. If he pulled his face off revealing a robotic core, I wouldn't be surprised. BTW...my favourite by far too. His skill went beyond drums too with some of the smartest lyrics in rock history. Style-wise is a different story. Moon, and to a lesser extent, Bonham, had their own styles. Bonham's has been copied ad nauseum, and rightfully so.

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Old King Cole But that's not rock, it's prog. I saw them 4 times, last time cost me almost 500. Course there was the 80's, so... please note, civilians made the list, lol

[@olemathiesen2232]

Rick and the alnigthers

[@insanegamer126]

Old King Cole Not to mention his set is like 5x bigger than all of these clowns

[@oldkingcole4750]

Michelle M you're right. And I only got to see them twice last time cost me about $850 but it was great seats for what would likely be my last time seeing them

[@k-popprincess416]

Why the heck isn’t Roger Taylor on the list, not ever an honorable mention?!? The fact he’s not on the list is a crime

[@psydoof]

I agree! That’s what I was looking for

[@DrMic2112]

"Overlooking a great drummer in the First Degree"

[@andrewvida3829]

I cannot argue against this. He was a very fine drummer.

[@villainousappetite8841]

Because he is average. Not even Top 100

[@ShadowMusic777]

Ringo is so underrated

[@Miist3rDuce1]

Danny Carey is underrated

[@jameskelly3566]

So true

[@carolbuckley7900]

I think he’s overrated!💥

[@batlevi2247]

my favorite drummers are Phil Collins (Genesis) John Panozzo (Styx) Nick Mason (Pink Floyd) Roger Taylor (Queen) John Bonham (Led Zeppelin) Alex Van Halen (Van Halen) and my favorite of all time Neil Peart (Rush)

[@mzinger41]

…….AND obviously you do not play drums

[@jenniferwebb5954]

Rush. Sucks.

[@Juno58]

Phil Collins??? How old are you, 12?

[@flipsiderainbow]

The drummer is the heartbeat of the band.

[@mudstone6497]

The Who, Sheer Heart Attack!

[@daviddavis3389]

Don't forget the late Gene Groups.

[@tra5234]

I would like to put Carmine Appice and Corky Laing to this list

[@illmatic5760]

Bonham was from my little town, lived down the road. Legend

[@NewarkBay357]

Cool...who in Led Zeppelin isn't a legend. John Paul Jones was a legend before he was in Led Zeppelin as the most in-demand studio Bass player in the U.K. before he joined ranks as the 1st two original members of that legendary band.

[@Daniel-xy1vk]

@@NewarkBay357 ok

[@NewarkBay357]

@@Daniel-xy1vk Jimmy Page started Led Zeppelin & John Paul Jones was the first person who he enlisted at Jones' request. Robert Plant was third who then brought in Bonzo.

[@harvey901]

RIP Neil Peart Favorite song : Red Barchetta

[@TimDyck]

Good choice. A great song.

[@ranchezc]

I just made my gf watch red barchetta as it's as well my favorite song.. annd like 99% of women she's not impressed with Rush. He inspired me to pursue drumming and I cried like a baby when I heard he passed.. Great song by the greatest percussionist.

[@billcook4768]

That's, like, an exercise in self indulgence.

[@MadisonStevens-tn4yp]

Love that song

[@alejandramvitale]

Mine is witch hunt.... tremendous drumming, tremendous lyrics

[@johnkomosa4089]

Great list well done . John Bonham #1. My favorate for his feel. And Power. But your list is Great. Well done. Starting out with Phil Collins was cool.

[@MrJueKa]

I really miss the superb "less is more" drummer Charlie Watts ... alongside Keith Richards, he is the one who shaped the typical sound of the Rolling Stones like no other

[@eddieblair9751]

Charlie Watts gave that Swing to the Stones that made every song a lil something special

[@albertopalma1663]

Certainly Charlie Watts with no doubt deserves to be on the list.

[@MrJueKa]

@@albertopalma1663 The drum sound that Charlie Watts conjured up from this small, rather "beginner-friendly" drum set was phenomenal and helped shape the unique Stones sound.

[@floydianjr7470]

I'm here just to make sure Bonzo was on number 1 ❤😭 cave man RIP 😭❤

[@lyndoncmp5751]

Course he was mate.

[@kaseygoodrich7929]

Same!!!

[@mscloudherder329]

Nathan Jr ... they called him the “The Thunder of the Gods”

[@patrickbooten7028]

Dude , i was thinking the same , so much great drummers . But bonham beats them all .

[@josteinv.jordet257]

R.I.P Ginger Baker

[@stephaneneron9411]

RIP Neil Peart one of the best 1952-2020

[@johnohara54]

The kid at Woodstock with Santana; incredible!

[@ronaldwhite5670]

Yes, he was good, and the Ten Years After drummer at Woodstock

[@sugarspun4216]

Keith Moon was and is the greatest drummer of all time. Unpredictable and totally on his own planet. Interestingly my partner grew up with Bonham and lived a few doors away in Hagley West Midlands. I was like 'You know Jon Bonham? ' she told me when we first met lol she's like, yeah went school with him, played in the village with him and know him really well. Never managed to get her to introduce us though lol one of his parties would of been cool.

[@greghartshorne6621]

The man, the myth, the legend. The untopped god of rhythm, groove, drums, and all percussion. John Bonham.

[@alexanderwilkinson4443]

agree to disagree, Keith moon?

[@JonShade-fy2gm]

@@alexanderwilkinson4443 Both insanely genius, Keith is my personal favorite.

[@alexanderwilkinson4443]

@@JonShade-fy2gm same

[@Nred9999]

Alexander Wilkinson Moon - Speed Bonham - Groove. I give Bonham extra points for keeping up with Page Live as he was a ridiculously sloppy player even though it sounded good.

[@glennprine8328]

@@Nred9999 About time someone mentioned that Page is sloppy. Was in a car once and the driver turned on the radio. A live cut of some band was playing. Had no idea who it was until the lead guitar started playing. I told the driver "That has to be Led Zeppelin. Nobody plays that sloppy!" Sure enough. He's probably a nice guy but he is the sloppiest guitar player I ever heard, that made it big. Oh' well.

[@shannonroche1182]

Ringo was so underrated. Hated Solos . Only did 1 the entire Beatles career. His beats and timing are perfect. And kieth moon omg born with those sticks I think . Love his playing ...

[@elang7961]

Wait ringo hate solo?

[@mr_ozzio5095]

@@jacocharzukanamericanautho2422 Their original drummer was way better than Ringo, they sacked pete best because a record rep didnt like him. "There would be no contract signing with him on the drums", shame really...😔😔😔

[@Miist3rDuce1]

@@mr_ozzio5095 no they sacked him because he was a lousy drummer and never improved that's what John Lennon said and I believe him

[@southsider3542]

Keith Moon hated solos, too

[@moograinejosh457]

Ringo was underrated because he was a very basic drummer, who got famous only because of his band. I don't think he is even worth mentioning in videos like these, and leave out for example Mike Portnoy or Alan White. John and Neil and maybe Dave are absolutely correct, but the rest? What the hell, top 10 drummers? BASED ON WHAT?

[@bakon180]

I’m always so surprised that I never see The Rev or Joey Jordison in any of the best drummers lists, both are insanely fast and even better at writing drum parts. I’ve seen very few drummers be able to go as fast as Joey and I don’t think there could ever be a drummer that writes songs as well as The Rev.

[@carlosbautista2247]

Phill Collins wrote and sang way better songs than the rev and Don Hanley writing Hotel California and singing the song among other classics. The rev is a legendary drummer but not better than those two

[@acoolduckinabanana7274]

Neither Rev or Joey would be on this list because it’s for rock drummers, not metal drummers

[@jaytheoutpatient]

they said they are going to cut out metal drummers its only going to be about rock drummers

[@broeheemed32]

@@carlosbautista2247 - Don "Hanley" didn't write Hotel California. He contributed to the lyrics, but the music is all Don Felder.

[@williamdunlop8191]

The best list of top 10 I have seen

[@melro1504]

I was kind of expecting to see Roger Taylor there. Anyways, all of that drummers are fantastic!

[@hermanhelmich]

Avril Engel uhhhhh??

[@-somedude]

Avril Engel Roger's good, I've seen them twice in concert and they kick ass

[@izvau5070]

John Densmore deserved a spot the way he was able to co ordinate his style with Jim Morrison’s unique song writing was incredible

[@davidmatela9868]

100%Right The most original band of the 60’s Densmore was brilliant! THE DOORS FOREVER!!!

[@ricpowers1475]

I totally agree. Great drummer!

[@HawklordLI]

Damned right you are!

[@thomasriley9534]

Another snub for Densmore just like Robby on guitar

[@alanstrom2221]

Oh yeah, Densmore is a superb Drummer. The people that make these lists are biased and lack knowledge.

[@robchiappe9253]

There are so many greats and I think the banter is great on favorites getting left off. IMHO, the MOST underrated drummer of all time has got to be Jerry Mercer of April Wine. I saw them live and it was mindblowing how good he is. My band covered "I Like to Rock". Percussively the toughest song I've ever had to cover.......Without a doubt deserves a place in the top ten greatest.....

[@sunnyqzado3455]

but who would you bump off the list to get him in the top ten?

[@juzek1958]

I'm a professional bass player and tend to have neutral to negative opinions about most drummers. However, for me, three stand out that I love. 1. Ringo Starr- He always played the perfect part for each song. 2. Bill Bruford- I especially love his snare tone and how he uses the snare. 3. John Bonham- What more can I say that hasn't already been said.

[@franciscofontecilla8700]

They forgot to name Carl Palmer, the best drummer I’ve ever seen and heard, he played in Emerson , Lake & Palmer group

[@jerrynappi5893]

1000 percent He is the best soloist drummer of all time next to Buddy Rich of course And they were friends

[@laszlok53]

@@jerrynappi5893 Agreed!!!

[@axegrinder7058]

And to be honest,,Palmer is or was John Bonham favorite!

[@jubamo7]

There were always be people or drummers forgotten just like USA presidents it will never be the 10 best or the best just so much talent and controversy let just say that all those drummers and other more leave some signal in our existence and there will be some other more in the future , are you leaving a signal 😁

[@scottshields113]

Palmer is simply a beast. He seems often overlooked. He didn't have sort of the same fame as Bonzo, Peart, Moon ect

[@xmyblueguygamer2583]

My favs from this compilation are Neil Peart, Phil Collins, John Bonham, Keith Moon

[@jayco800]

Fav drummers also Peart, Bonham. but thanks for including Mitchell. We used say aloud, how or who can possibly put drums to Hendrix? This guy could! Even put drumming in the Star Spangled Banner

[@bicivelo]

Levon Helm from one of the most talented bands ever, The Band.

[@patrickforesee9016]

If Neil Peart and Bonham are not the top 2 this list is null and void.

[@mudstone6497]

Patrick Foresee Sorry, list is 100% accurate for top 3, see post below!

[@patrickforesee9016]

@TrampolineLemons Lol, no way. Keith Moon's style was incredibly original, but greater than Peart? Just the breakdown on Freewill beats anything Moon ever thought about doing.

[@davehopkins8718]

@TrampolineLemons Don't think so. I'd reverse them. The longevity and volume of Neil's work is far beyond the rest. He's the lyricist for the best band in the land

[@larryspradling9243]

Add Baker as #3. His jazz background led to a unique beat. Listen closely to "White Room:.

[@randyherpel9127]

@TrampolineLemons Not even close. Moon was just out of control and did a lot of fills at random. Peart is a technical master and there is no better drummer save Buddy Rich

[@TREYMcLAMB]

There is no "best" and opinions will always vary - however, whoever wrote that script obviously did their homework. Bravo.

[@shogunshadowfight9040]

Bets comment in this vid

[@a_cuber123]

how about steve best

[@deveryshepardson3640]

Buddy Rich is the best drummer but it said rock drummers!

[@bruhmaster5814]

Yeah I mean, I’m not gonna object to anyone on the list. Though I do kinda wish Bill Bruford was on there, it’s mainly because he’s one of my favorites.

[@Miist3rDuce1]

@@deveryshepardson3640 no he isn't

[@philipkuriger3420]

Levon Helms from The Band was good enough for a mention at least.

[@catbird-dq7ri]

Also Bev Bevan from ELO.

[@user-ej4ei7uj4k]

I was waiting for Roger Taylo( he's literally an icon, but anyway the video as good, they all deserve to be on top❤

[@Keepingitrespectfulmostly.]

When I learnt drums during school dinner hour because the food was so naff my early influences were Ringo Starr (Beatles) John Coghlan (Status Quo) Pick Withers (Dire Straits) Later influences were Led Zeppelin and Rush.. The grounds man at the school taught me in the music room for the eye watering cost of 10p for the hour.. Mid 80s and my dear old nan gave me the money for my first drum kit.. Up to then I was using upturned paint tubs.. Still got my original sticks to this day.. Best balance ever. The Art teacher recorded me and my mates who played the guitar and keyboards on his 8 track when we did a school assembly once.. From that day on the bullies left us alone.. One day in rehearsal the headmaster walked in and the room fell silent.. We thought he had come to complain about the noise.. He sat down at the piano and began to play Blue Moon. So I joined in.. Happy days.. I still have the recording of the recording lying around on a cassette gathering dust..

[@swapode]

You have sticks that survived for 30 years?

[@Keepingitrespectfulmostly.]

@@swapode I do indeed. Use to even stir paint with them. Perfect balance. I think John Coughlan still has an original drum kit from the early days of Quo... Alas I sold my kits many moons ago...Others in the group I was with lacked the dedication to keep on going. What can you do?.. Might get back to it one day. Drumming is a great form of stress relief and natural high.

[@franciscotoro9454]

Carl Palmer of ELP should have made the list. He blew many of us away with his incredible long solos at live concerts in the late 60's and 70's

[@ricpowers1475]

Sooo true!! Its only us older dudes who remember the great music from that era: ELP, KING CRIMSON, MOTT THE HOOPLE, MONTROSE, URIAH HEAP, AND THE LIST GOES ON..

[@ricpowers1475]

@@jacocharzukanamericanautho2422 You are definitly in a league all by your lonesome Jaco.

[@Matty0923]

He is soooo underrated

[@seanwilliams1538]

Totally agree. Listen to ‘Food for your soul’ and after that you will be convinced.

[@ronnykistner2486]

@@ricpowers1475 yes, right; and I`m missing Barriemore Barlow (Jethro Tull)

[@gogoyubari366]

I'm glad you included Ringo Starr.

[@Johnny2Bags47]

pretty nice list

[@drlucasmd28]

I heard Rush for the first time 10 years ago in 7th grade and my jaw literally dropped. YYZ live in 88. Phenomenal song. God needed a drummer for his band.

[@cvn6555]

Really listened to Rush 37 years ago, in tenth grade. Part of my life the whole time. Hope you got to see them live.

[@drlucasmd28]

John Malloy sadly did not. I was too young and parents didn’t like the music I listened to.

[@cvn6555]

@@drlucasmd28 True to form they usually sounded nearly exactly like the studio recordings. Was one of the things that drew me to their music. Too many groups sounded like garbage live.

[@drlucasmd28]

John Malloy I’m happy you were able to hear them live.

[@juliebyrne2533]

Listen to keith moon in his prime! Not many could match him i promise you that!😊

[@GhosttisCooll]

Roger Taylor should have been on the list he is amazing and even though he's in his 70s now he still is extremely talented truly playing for the legacy of Freddie Mercury Edit: look, can you all stop being so aggressive towards me. I was only saying my opinion and I don't appreciate being spammed by hate all day. so if you dont like my opinion, fine by me, don't comment on how you think that I am wrong, just keep scrolling and ignore this comment. I don't care what you think and I sure don't appreciate hate.

[@ben1ben]

he is 70 tho But I AGREE WHY ISN'T HE ON THIS LIST HE IS A GREAT SINGER HE EVEN SINGS HIGH WHILE PLAYING DRUMS I never agreed with WatchMojo and it still goes on, on every video I go. I blocked them but they keep popping up on my recommendations

[@ben1ben]

@Agent Clap But they should have put him In Honorable mentions. And why dont u try singing in A5 While playing Drums I would like to see that

[@ben1ben]

@Agent Clap No you don't care at all. Also You are so stupid and thought if you Edit your comment I wouldn't see what it was Like before you stupid piece of trash. I bet you can't even Play an Instrument or Sing you are definetily not musically Talented to know how Good Roger is. Yes I can do all that so I can judge... Who are you in this world except for being a dumb troll. Get a Life

[@scottandersen4798]

ben ben except he’s not

[@ben1ben]

@@scottandersen4798 what

[@Maximum_Carnage.]

10. Dave Lombardo - Slayer. 9. Igor Cavalera - Sepultura 8. John Dolmayan - SOAD. 7. Jimmy "The Rev" - Avenged Sevenfold. 6. Lars Ulrich - Metallica. 5. Rob Bourdon - Linkin Park. 4. Vinnie Paul - Pantera. 3. Tré Cool - Green Day. 2. Dave Grohl - Nirvana. 1. Joey Jordison - Slipknot.

[@Cincinnatus1869]

Hilarious

[@fel24thecat]

Where Neil Peart?

[@robertcorona3362]

You do understand that there was rock music and great drummers before 1990 right?

[@D.Norton]

Talking about drummers, Paul Whaley of Blue Cheer was a major influence on rock drummers that followed.

[@goodbyeblackbird8438]

Whenever you hear thunder just remind yourself that Bonzo the drum God is having a soundcheck

[@nolanmcknight7175]

by your name you should be wondering where matt cameron is on this list, like i am right now

[@raymondsearch5289]

Your comment reminds me of the rainy night, back in the 70's, when I was listening to Whole Lotta Love on my stereo headphones...looking out my back window...and at the exact second the drums pick up at the end of the theremin bridge...BAM!!! A lightning bolt split the oak tree in my back yard in two, just 60 feet away!! I'll never forget it! Hammer of the gods.

[@edt6044]

How about the drummer from heart.. Mike?

[@Dallysgirl83923]

No one even talks about Keith Moon, they talk about all the other drummers accept Keith Moon, and Goodbye Blackbird, you are wrong. Keith Moon was the best drummer ever to live. R.I.P Keith Moon, the king of drums

[@edgargonzalezbracho7068]

CARL PALMER

[@giovannipeirone8619]

also jon hiseman... and every single prog or jazz-rock drummer...

[@KennelboyChuckles]

Damn Straight!

[@kimbradshaw8589]

I was about to read you the riot act until you nailed the ultimate trifecta…. 3) Peart 2) Moon 1) Bonham.

[@ozzpockettriesbassguitar5647]

I might have also included Ian Paice, Barriemore Barlow and Clive Bunker.

[@BeePee1503]

Led Zep definitely the best all around package here. Strength in every department.

[@mudstone6497]

That & The Who, not a weak link in the OG!

[@bjorn7100]

There are quite a few bands where it's "strength in every department". Rush, ELP, Yes etc.

[@BeePee1503]

Björn the bands you mentioned are not in the 10 bands on this list that my comment applied to. Best Regards.

[@joemomma506]

But this isn't about all around package, it's about best drummers. Zeppelin is my favorite band of ALL TIME, but there's no WAY anyone but Neil Peart should be #1 on this list. No one even comes CLOSE to his caliber, not even Bonzo.

[@spandansaha1139]

BEST BAND OF ALL TIME.