Top 20 Greatest Rock Drummers Of All Time

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[@Aufguss_Kurai]

Where Nyango Star? that haunted apple-cat thing is insane

[@royalex21]

What about these guys? Mike Portnoy Matt Halpern Matt Garstka Alex Van Halen Tré Cool Gavin Harrison

[@theshneddles4853]

While all the choices are great. And I agree with Bonzo being the top pick. The most glaring omission has to be Carter Beauford. He is by far the most talented drummer I have seen and heard. Easily a top 5 drummer.

[@JimmyStone54321]

Dale Crover (Melvins, Nirvana)

[@alanhernandez6723]

The Rev?

[@ethanhutchins2906]

Did everyone forget bill ward drumming for black sabbath. Helped make an entire genre and his work on rat salad and behind the wall of sleep are incredible.

[@williamsummerson1204]

His drumming is considered metal. So he wouldn't be on here.

[@FXHUND-pk3gk]

Metal not rock sadly maybe watch mojo will do a metal drummers video one day

[@KRS2000]

Knowing how things go, Bill Ward would get thrown at the bottom of the list, or maybe be given an honorable mention. John Bonham would probably be placed at the number one spot again on that list. Black Sabbath, or any member of the original lineup, always gets thrown very low on lists or somewhere in between but never the top spot.

[@brianpiniella7746]

Metal is a sub-genre of rock so he should absolutely be on here

[@bakerman10]

I don't think I put Ward in the top 20. Who would you remove to put him there? Sabbath is one of my favorite groups ever and Ward, and his unorthodox drumming, helped make then what they are. Definitely belongs in the honorable mentions part.

[@kasperkjrsgaard1447]

Cozy Powell - Bill Ward - Carl Palmer Three names that belongs on every list about drummers.

[@ddlee84]

THANKS YOU!!! I was amazed Cozy wasnt on the list.....the Stargazer intro should have been enough on its own.

[@auduneggen4847]

How Cozy and Bill Ward is left out, is way beyond me…

[@paulrooney712]

Exactly Carl Palmer is probably the embodiment of Drummer,, no one can touch him behind the kit not even John Bohnam ( as much as I love John) sorry Carl Palmer would send him with his tail between his legs,, and Ringo Starr is the most overrated Drummer in the world.

[@slow71971]

Thanks for mentioning those!😇 Give my recent comment a look.Buddy would amaze you! He influenced all those people you spoke on!

[@wvloony]

I had the privilege of seeing both cozy and Carl play with Keith and Greg. Cozy hit the kit way harder, but Carl had more finesse I believe. Both should have been on this list in the top 10,

[@davidjohnson4620]

Chester Thompson, Simon Phillips, Cozy Powell, Terry Bozzio, Mike Potnoy, Bernard Purdie, Carl Palmer...and I still haven't even had my first cup of coffee yet.

[@MichaelSouhoka]

Tico Torres, Jonathan Moffett, Eric Carr, Jim Gordon, so sad they are not on the list, at least at the honorable mentions.

[@ApolloStarfall]

Portnoy, Portnoy, Portnoy, Portnoy, and Portnoy

[@pierrec6436]

The professor number one. Period. Not to take away from the other drummers achievements and talent. Neil was not only the best drummer of his time, he was a superb human being and a great lyrics composer. He was also the most level headed drummer that ever lived and the most talented in my book. That’s my comment. You can argue and destroy me I don’t care because we all have our individual views and they are all important. Neil Peart is THE best percussionist of all time in my book.

[@jodietimheitz9066]

I love watching his drum solos on KZbin from time to time! Number one in my book!

[@brandi-j6o]

Absolutely!!!

[@techone72893]

This list became a joke when Neil was listed as #3. There has simply never been a drummer like Neil Peart, and there never will be. You're very correct in pointing out that Neil was not the typical rock and roll drummer by any stretch. The consummate drummer that all drummers looked up to. While Bonham and Moon were incredible in many different ways, and very influential, their short lives and careers, plus the lack of diversity in their overall playing styles, makes them a distant second and third to Neil. I will die on this hill.

[@trajan6927]

Peart is the best technically. Moonie was the original great, and crazy, rock n roll drummer, who lived like a rock star, and probably influenced more young men to pick up the sticks than anyone. Having watched Moonie, Peart, Bonham and Palmer, I thought Bonham was typical of the thousands of great rock n roll drummers. Moonie was wonderful to watch. Palmer and Peart for their pure skill.

[@bluesky7333]

These things are always very subjective. We all have our taste, but the video wasn't who is the most technical, virtuoso or best prog rock drummer. I love Peart and Rush and he certainly was a man amongst boys. With that said, the OG rock drummer who has had more influence in rock than anyone else is John Bonham (including influence on Peart). All the best drummers say he is the best rock drummer of all time. Led Zep is the best band of all time and he was the driving force.

[@rig-zag]

Danny Carey is a straight up beast and deserves to be atop any drummer list. Watching him jam out in a 10 minute drum solo during Lateralus live was like a religious experience. Dude looks like a supersonic octopus.

[@kevinmatte5443]

I agree.. Also, there is no way Keith Moon was better than Neil Peart.. Absolute blasphemy

[@vinchinno]

My top 3 are Peart, Mason and Carey in no particular order. and from all the loudest live show i've seen, no one made the arena shake like Danny Carrey, so loud and heavy, it's a lower back massage

[@allanperry6507]

Neil Peart is number 1 only because I'm Canadian. Danny and Neil were good friends and spent time discussing their talents . 🤘RUSH🤘🇨🇦 army

[@mikegermanio324]

Agreed. He is way too low for this list

[@mikegermanio324]

@@vinchinno definitely better top 3 than this list

[@user-zr4wj4de8g]

I definitely don't think that Neil should be that low!! He is number ONE for sure ❤❤

[@mudstone6497]

Ya, if only Moon would’ve played guitar!

[@rumadyetbro6799]

personal preference, Bonham was way better and deserved the #1 spot... its all about perspective

[@kevinm4022]

@@rumadyetbro6799 Lets compromise. Neil and Bonzo tied at number 1. I bet if you asked both of them who was the best they would say each other

[@constechable]

Niel was by far the best. Not even close. People who don't put him there are simply going off band popularity.

[@markveau7079]

Neil Peart - is without a shadow of a doubt - the greatest of all time. I absolutely love every one of the drummers featured in your Top 20. However… Neil’s skills, intricate fills and creative use of that massive kit, implementation of percussion instruments from around the world, plus - being able to pull all of this off live - and don’t forget - he also has to trigger samples live, so there’s that on top of everything else he needed to do in stage - and those are the indisputable facts that put him ahead of the great Keith Moon and the great Mr. Bonham. Now let’s talk about his writing and lyrics…

[@brucestainback1606]

👍💯%GOAT!✌

[@rickalan86]

Travis out drums Neil all day.

[@SiblingStoryProdOfficial]

@@rickalan86 ur kidding. if you think travis barker is better than Neil, You're on crack.

[@joesites2250]

@@rickalan86 what?!?!? He is great, but Peart is just next level. His syncopation licks are amazing

[@jthetreasurefiend201]

Peart was and always will be the gold standard. Rip to the goat

[@mitchellbunting296]

The fact Alex VanHalen and Mick Fleetwood aren’t on this list is criminal

[@NorskGamer1]

I agree

[@davidsmith385]

That's shocking that Alex is not in there.

[@elcholoputo7056]

Alex and Mick belong on Top 500 list

[@vbeard5887]

I mean its just drummers.

[@randal_gibbons]

Fleetwood is a beast.

[@Loch_Walker]

Nah man, Neil Peart is the GOAT!!! R.I.P.

[@vaporimpulse3615]

bonham is better but its close for sure. dude was so talented its actually wild

[@charissayoung7959]

My brother in law says Bonzo, I say Peart; BOTH are phenomenal! Peart lived longer and was able to play into his sixties 🫶🏻

[@josephmanzuni8593]

Peart was good but Bonham was great!

[@mikey-mike8301]

Totally agree Peart was amazing, but had it not been for Bonzo and Keith Moon... There wouldn't have been NP. He even said so in past interviews. RIP - Professor!

[@constechable]

@@vaporimpulse3615 Bonham gets it because his band was more popular, he's not better.

[@andrewtoole1222]

For me, Peart is the GOAT. The most technically proficient rock drummer of all time plus all the power, speed, and feel. No one will ever touch him imo.

[@dibber43]

Couldn't agree more!!!👍🎯

[@kevinm4022]

Calling Neil the GOAT doesnt even scratch the surface. To me he is the GOD of drums. Everyone should bow to him. If john Bonham was alive even he would bow to Neil Peart

[@MGM1105]

I totally agree. But if you would said Bonzo or Moon I would respect your choice. They are all great !

[@jamescouture3293]

Totally agree seen Rush 15 times live blew my away every time

[@jcass1970]

Absolutely, and a part of the 3 most talented musicians to ever share a stage together.

[@Maurstar]

Hard to believe Carl Palmer wasn't even mentioned in the shoddy list.

[@julianaadams5751]

I thought about him too, and Graeme Edge of The Moody Blues, who influenced Carl.

[@markpage9886]

Now THAT I agree with.

[@DonTerhune1200cc]

I got as far as seeing the 1st drummer from "the band". Saw your post & stopped watching this clip immediately.

[@diegomendoza8978]

La lista mas debio decir: los bateristas mas famosos

[@aaronjosephson9026]

Carl Palmer and Barriemore Barlow are both missed opportunities

[@daisywrabbit]

Carmine Appice 🔥⚡️🥁⚡️🔥 Best known for Vanilla Fudge. He is credited with influencing later rock drummers including Iron Maiden's Nicko McBrain, Aerosmith's Joey Kramer, Roger Taylor of Queen, Phil Collins of Genesis, Rush's Neil Peart, Mötley Crüe's Tommy Lee, Slayer's Dave Lombardo, Richard Christy, David Kinkade, Ray Mehlbaum, Led Zeppelin's John Bonham, Ian Paice of Deep Purple, Anvil's Robb Reiner and Eric Singer of Kiss

[@jeremycox571]

Totally agree

[@trajan6927]

Notice how Carmine did not influence Moonie, because Moonie influenced them all. Moonie was the original master blaster rock n roll star madman crazy drummer with skills. Moonie led them all. Great drummer.

[@superstan3290]

Joey Jordison was a monster with drums when he was with slipknot

[@jonasandezekiel1109]

Lol. Thanks for the laugh.

[@kicikicikicikici]

Yes!!!

[@mattizmushroom1466]

if u ask me he deserves to be here, slipknot is among the top 3 when it comes to heavy metal influence surpassed only by black sabbath and metallica. almost all the modern metal sound thats considered either metalcore, deathcore whatever has some of its roots in slipknot, they defined the mid 2000's. joey jordison doesent really keep the rythm he creates it and every beat hit so perfect that i can easily distinguish all of them and some of them to this day still surprises me. mabye its watch mojo picking shitty examples or its just my hearing but none of these ones except ringo starr, tommy lee and phil collins sound pretty much the same and has a pretty simple rythm

[@jonasandezekiel1109]

@@mattizmushroom1466 or, maybe it's because you don't play the drums.

[@mattizmushroom1466]

@@jonasandezekiel1109 i dont, i play the guitar and slipknot songs like sulfur, disasterpiece and eyeless are my favorites, especially when i hear the drums, his ability to play blazing fast while still hitting every beat with precision is for me astounding and the breakdown in sulfur is prolly one of my favorite breakdowns of all time

[@fabiofnogueira]

For some reason, Carl Palmer is always forgotten. He was a key reference for any drummer of the 70´s

[@berniej.rucker4252]

Not to mention instrumental in bringing in prog rock where a drummer needn't keep a beat but feel his OWN unique style/tempo/flare and express it.

[@intricacy9490]

Simply watch Palmer's coordination with Emerson's keyboards....simply amazing

[@LudwigHollywood66]

Levon Helm but not Carl Palmer 🙄. These lists usually suck anyway.

[@AlbertoMenegqtti]

The best "

[@harrywatt6452]

Yes I agree Carl Palmer does not get the recognition that he deserves, I mean he does make up the band’s name! I mean Emerson Lake would probably sound like a vacation spot!

[@sondraW]

Billy Cobham is in my top 10. If you don’t know his name, seriously look him up. You will remember Billy Cobham. He was co-founder of Mahavishnu Orchestra. Their music makes you feel exciting, positive energy & creativity. ‘Smokin’ jams giving you that ‘60’s & ‘70’s love&peace ‘groovy’ Fix in a unique, soulful, beautiful way. 🎼 music is universal, Brothers & sisters peace, love & kindness ☮️

[@Cleme21]

Narada Michael Waldon.

[@vampiriny]

Neil Peart the best! I saw him live at the Madison SG NYC

[@joermnyc]

Let’s just call it a 3-way tie. Neil’s writing (outside of the band) is also astounding, and he pushed drumming to new levels (to the point that when Rush toured, they wanted the live shows to sound like the albums, so while Geddy and Alex had foot pedals to add in samples of various overdubs, and Geddy also used a foot pedal synth so he could have his hands free for the bass and sing (at the same time), Neil had to sit in the middle of a massive amount of percussion gear that rotated around him! Keith and John were brilliant drummers as well, but unfortunately became victims of alcohol addiction, fueled by the rock “lifestyle” (it’s been said that Keith wrecked hotel rooms, John wrecked people).

[@shellysara3934]

I so agree, how do you feel about Sandy Nelson, Buddy Rich or Robin Diaz ?

[@joermnyc]

@@shellysara3934 well this was a rock drummer video. So many great jazz drummers as well. Though Buddy Rich had a mean temper. (Someone taped him abusing his band members.)

[@mikejanssen6344]

Agreed. Even if John and Keith were sober and lived a little longer, there sets likely wouldn’t have been as encompassing as the Professor’s. Nor do I think they would have the epic time signatures Neil created. But, likely would have tried to replicate.

[@C_Melvyn_James]

Yes. Neil wrote a song about those guys on Rush's final album. A song called "The Wreckers". I'm kidding. The song exists but it was actually about 'beach pirates', for lack of a better term.

[@jamesmccormick875]

No, In my opinion, as a professional musician, the order they have it for the top three is right. I would have put Danny Carey higher, but the list is almost perfect.

[@truthmatters1950]

Ian Paice's intro to Fireball is arguably one of the most identifiable and iconic rock drumming intros. The perfect percussionist for the Deep Purple repertoire.

[@charlesepperson1966]

When you get to those top 3, Peart, Moon, and Bonham it just becomes personal preference.

[@josephbenson6301]

That is probably the best way to look at it. Although, now that he's gone too, Neil might miss be up in the ranks.

[@myrontoenies805]

They were all amazing.

[@aldothewarrior]

Moon was the most iconic, not because of his drumming but because of how much of a loon he was Bonham was easily the most influential. Just listen to songs like "Moby Dick", "When the Levee Breaks" and "Kashmir" But Neil Peart was the GOAT and there is NO argument in any way that can be said otherwise. He could play any rhythm, style and time signature sound flawless, something nobody has ever done or probably will ever do

[@BigTymerz2009]

No Benson from Regular Show? This list is null and void. Any drum solo that sets your bones on fire deserves #1

[@DoYouSeeBananaManTH]

Lmao

[@Matt_Villines]

I first heard this reference in college in 2011. I’m amazed people still keep it alive today

[@lizzybethnj617]

With the headband Oh Snap

[@evanmills7340]

Hambonin'

[@Oltigh42]

@@evanmills7340 lmfao!

[@alansnyder8448]

Neil Peart should be #1. His career was at the highest level for 4 years before cancer caught up to him, and his lyrics were always about something meaningful, instead of the sex and drugs bordering on misogynistic topics of most rock bands. He didn't let fame get to his head. He didn't wreck hotels like #2 and was grounded until the very end unlike #1 who gave in to alcoholism. Peart is the GOAT no so many levels.

[@mudstone6497]

Good thing everyone has a right to their own opinion 😂😂😂hashtag KM#1

[@bluesky7333]

This wasnt a personality contest. It is a drumming homage. As far as who he was, Peart was a nerd. He said so himself. By-Tor the Snow Dog was hardly meaningful. Lots of his stuff was nerd boy space novel stuff. If he would have written lyrics with more wide appeal, Rush would have been a bigger band. By the way, Rush wanted to be Led Zeppelin. They tried their hardest to replicate them early in their career. They said so themselves. John Bonham had influence on all drummers. Not so with Peart.

[@julin2rs548]

Neil Peart and Bonham are both #1's in my opinion. They can share it. Moon can be #2. I really think that Peart had more time to improve his craft. Just my opinion.

[@myrontoenies805]

Good insights I hadn’t seen on other posts.

[@Vermonol]

Not having Bill Ward on the list even as an honourable mention is a massive oversight. There’s quite a number of drummers here that don’t even compare to his technical capability, let alone the fact he was in THE band that inspired an entire genre.

[@zachhessler8722]

Just watch him on War Pigs. He was a monster with his fills. He's a legend but he never makes it on top lists.

[@kraz007]

Sabbath is often overlooked. Same with Deep Purple. And Led Z. is getting all the credit.

[@myrontoenies805]

Right on

[@dogcowrph]

Hard to believe that Neil Peart isn’t number one.

[@metalmarty3948]

Agree 100%

[@winstonsyme5899]

Bonham was the perfect rock drummer. He was as fast and precise as Peart, but Bonham’s power is still unmatched.

[@lyndoncmp5751]

Bonham's sound, feel and timing is beyond Peart. Peart was a clinical, robotic drummer. Bonham was far more organic. Peart studied too much and didn't feel it enough. Bonham all the way. Bonham was doing his thing at age 20 and with a kit 1/4 the size of Peart's.

[@metalmarty3948]

@@lyndoncmp5751 Agree to some point but I have to say Peart was a great songwriter as well.

[@nilesh3646]

@@metalmarty3948 is this a list of songwriters?? I love Niel a lot but i consider bohnam a bit better No one can make snare drums sound as cool as him

[@snodgress137]

If you are going to choose drums as instrument of choice, then be prepared to be the best you can be.Study , practice,learn how,learn from others,because you are the glue that holds it all together.I’ve been a drummer for 58yrs . Every practice,every show was a learning experience.every drummer is a good drummer,some better than others. Same with guitar players. How dedicated do you want to be?how much passion for your art and talent do you have? Music is in all of us,good or bad ,whether we play or consume it is all good!!!

[@shellseasparkles1944]

This is why I fell in love with drums. My mom did drums because of Rush. As I followed in her foot steps.

[@trajan6927]

And Rush played because of The Who.

[@nels7347]

It's a pretty good list. Personally I would have Richard wright higher on the list and Neil Peart is in my opinion the best drummer of all time.

[@danmarshctr]

Richard Wright? Do you mean Nick Mason?

[@XBC3-4GOTY]

John Bonham, Keith Moon and Neil Peart are My 3 Goats for Legendary Drummer Rock Gods 🥁

[@martharunstheworld]

Keith Moon will ALWAYS be my favorite! I saw The Who twice with Moon and was never interested in seeing them again without him. RIP Moon. Peart is probably the best technically of rock drummers! I'd love to see a metal drummer list!

[@exhaustguy]

My biggest regret in missed live performances was never seeing Moon in concert. I saw The Who with Kenny Jones in the late 1970s, and it was a pale imitation.

[@ashocck8065]

@@exhaustguy Yeah, I'm surprised they chose him, frankly. He was not dynamic at all, just your average competent drummer, nothing more. You know, like you'd picture a drummer for Air Supply.

[@adityatyagi4009]

A metal's drummer list would probably mention Dave Lombardo, Vinnie Paul, Pete Sandoval, Derek Roddy, Joey Jordison, to name a few.

[@alann5003]

@@exhaustguy Ikr, although Zac Starkey is doing a pretty good job.

[@exhaustguy]

@@alann5003 But no Entwistle. Townsend and Daltrey once described The Who now as more of a cover band, and they aren't wrong. Still a good watch and definitely some of the concert video of more recent concerts seems more electric than when I saw them in Baton Rogue in 1980.

[@pinkspot1998]

Phil Collins hands down. Drummer, musican, composer, performer, songwriter, front man to name a few. Man's a musical legend. Had the privilege of seeing him live in 2021 with Genesis with his son on drums, it breaks my heart hearing him say he can't hold a drum stick when that's the passion that got him famous to begin with. It didn't stop him from absolutely smashing each and every song. Respect Phil 👊💯

[@rustyrelicsfarm2406]

I hear his boy is really great on the drums.

[@jsbmx2039]

Where is Phil. These lists are stupid. The guy from Chicago lol

[@stephenmilberry7796]

@@rustyrelicsfarm2406 Yea, Simon is great and plays a lot of instruments besides the drums, great voice too. And sound and looks just like his dad.

[@pinkspot1998]

@@stephenmilberry7796 it was one of his youngest, think his name is nick

[@suekelley2109]

Nick is the one that drummed for Genesis on the Last Domino tour and I think on Phil’s last solo tour as well

[@tfe1788]

1. Neil Peart 2. John Bonham 3. Ginger Baker 4. Phil Collins 5. Keith Moon

[@trajan6927]

Take out that old crotchety Ginger and put in Carl Palmer.

[@storts84]

Phil Collins, Danny Carey and Bill Bruford deserve a higher spot on this list. Also, Neil Peart at #3? He should be #1 for sure!

[@myrontoenies805]

Nailed it dude.

[@stevegallo8483]

Interesting that you have both Keith Moon and Ringo Starr on this list. Have to give an honorable mention to Karen Carpenter, who is known more for her singing but was a great drummer. At one time, Keith Moon was asked what it was like being the world's greatest drummer, and his response was "I don't know, Go ask Karen Carpenter." Direct quote. Had to be in response to Playboy Magazine's rankings of best rock drummers in 1975. Karen Carpenter was the #1 drummer followed by John Bonham, Ringo Starr, Keith Moon and Mick Fleetwood. Further, Ringo Starr once said Karen Carpenter was his favorite drummer.

[@rdspam]

“I don’t know, go ask … “ has been used for at least a dozen drummers/guitarists. Search the quote and you’ll find “Neal Peart was asked…”…”true story…”, along with various combinations of Clapton, Hendrix, Prince, and others.

[@shellysara3934]

I honestly don't know how Ringo is even on the list. I love the Beatles but he was strictly a showman. He didn't even play on a lot of their studio recordings

[@tonym994]

@@shellysara3934 4 tracks, exactly. 'Back in the USSR', 'Ballad of John & Yoko', and 2 which escape me. Paul played on those. love Paul, but he could be a tad arrogant. I doubt that it was totally necessary to play on 4 songs. now, the real drummer in the band. Ringo's 'Magical Mystery Tour' work is up there w/ anyone's. I could go on about his other work, but he was too proud to complain, as far as Paul playing his parts. so when asked, he refused to even give Paul a modicum of credit for drumming. his answer to a persistent query about PM's drumming resulted in him saying , as many times as he was asked, "Paul as a drummer, is an accomplished, very melodic bass player".

[@exhaustguy]

@@tonym994 Great point. Ringo and Charlie Watts are not flashy like many of the other drummers on the list, but they are essential to the sound of both of their bands. There is a very good reason the recording execs insisted that Best be replaced with Ringo.

[@tonym994]

@@exhaustguy thank you ,sir.

[@torbjrnlund903]

Simon Kirke - Bad Company Mick Tucker - Sweet Lee Kerslake - Uriah Heep Darrel Sweet - Nazareth Dave Neal - Suzi Quatro band Don Brewer - Grand Funk Railroad, ........ and Sina.

[@livvyb3583]

Don’t even have to look, John Bonham from Led Zeppelin will always be my favorite and imo one of the best drummers of all time! Rip to a true legend!

[@TrucoTruquesa_]

Same here!

[@pabloruiz6224]

I agree with your opinion. He's one of the best drummers of all time. R.I.P. John Bonham.

[@williamsummerson1204]

The Goat

[@pointdink]

John Bonham was the first drummer to push his sound out to compete with Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, and Robert Plant. He was the absolute animal on the drums. Was, Is and will forever be my favorite drummer.

[@Azwad]

Exactly

[@rushgirl5902]

Never will understand how you don’t acknowledge that Neil Peart is by far the best drummer of all time. Mojo never gives Rush the credit they deserve. I knew I’d be disappointed when I saw this list.

[@lyndoncmp5751]

Bonham's sound, feel and timing is beyond Peart. Peart was a clinical, robotic drummer. Bonham was far more organic. Peart studied too much and didn't feel it enough. Bonham all the way. Bonham was doing his thing at age 20 and with a kit 1/4 the size of Peart's. Rush were a third tier rock band.

[@dalivedo]

A very good list. Carl Palmer!

[@supercrafter5351]

RIP Neil Peart

[@rickthestiks9240]

mr. neil peart was inspired by bonham and moon, but whit the time, he shift those guys .he;s not the professor for nothing,for those who don;t know rush, try ( yyz ) from exit stage left, drum solo. one of a kind,🎸🥁🎸

[@trajan6927]

Yes Moonie influenced every drummer since 1964. Even Peart and Bonham.

[@BlackJaxxx]

I went to a "Chicago" concert in the early 2000's and watched Tris Imboden do a drummer solo there. Since then he's been my favorite.

[@ChuckWortman]

You thought he was better than Seraphine?

[@porcubunny1]

Chicago's Tris Imboden and Toto's Simon Phillips and Jeff Porcaro are easily at the top of my 76 year old list.

[@gowiththeflowbee8053]

id have Neil as #1 no question about it

[@Justanotherwhiteguyyabish]

Yea he really is the 🐐 of this genre

[@jarrettowens6073]

The guy was a drumming genius. May he rest in peace.

[@SingleMaltMac]

Danny Carry is too low. He is absolutely phenomenal at adjusting to several time changes through single songs.

[@dumahim]

Me: Danny at 14. Wow, must be some real legends ahead of him. Watch Mojo: #12, Dave Grohl. 😬 I love Dave, but better than Danny? Oh come on.

[@John-uz3oy]

You also forgot to mention Jerry Edmonds from Steappwolf

[@tonym994]

@@John-uz3oy ''Edmonton''. you have impeccable taste! I said the same thing. the way he drives them on the live 'MONSTER' is positively ass whoopin'. the list should be at least 50, anyway. 20 makes a small dent.

[@tonym994]

and Dennis Thompson of the MC5 is one of the best.

[@bothellkenmore]

They clearly did that just to generate YT engagement. Yet here I am but at least I recognize it.

[@musicandfoodallday]

neil peart should've been #1 absolute beast! such precision, technicality and art is amazing in rock drumming! he mastered every part of drumming! and might i add he wrote almost all of rush music and lyrics!! rip neil!! also neil peart wasnt lik moon or bonham who were both alcoholics

[@mudstone6497]

Too bad you had to trash the 2 top Drummers of all time! Alcoholism is a terrible disease and not being one does not make you a better drummer! Excitement, groove and sheer energy does RIP Moon and Bonham!

[@mudstone6497]

@@Taylor.Dude. thank you, someone sees the light!

[@donaldkrone4717]

Neil Peart's body of work places him above Moon and Bonham. They basically had 15 year careers while Peart made awesome music for 40 years and wrote great lyrics. It's time to put this question to rest.

[@lyndoncmp5751]

Bonham's sound, feel and timing is beyond Peart. Peart was a clinical, robotic drummer. Bonham was far more organic. Peart studied too much and didn't feel it enough. Bonham all the way. Bonham was doing his thing at age 20 and with a kit 1/4 the size of Peart's.

[@elcholoputo7056]

These RUSH fangirls are annoying asf

[@Rafael26926]

Hahahaha in the moment we compare peart with moon and Bonham , Keith or John wins , cause , they did More in 15 years or less than 40 years of neil

[@Rafael26926]

@@elcholoputo7056 INR , even the casual rock fans loves led Zeppelin or the who But nobody cares about Rush

[@frankcona6607]

STOP

[@ThatFaceMelter94]

Carl Palmer deserves at least an honorable mention.

[@LudwigHollywood66]

It’s unbelievable he’s not on here

[@johnzielinski1051]

carl should be in top three

[@MrBruinman86]

Carl Palmer is definitely deserving of being on this list.

[@FrankPCarpi]

No doubt!

[@ericx777]

I'd have to add Mike Portnoy of Dream Theater fame to this list. One of the most talented and tasteful drummers I've heard and paid attention to in my 55 years alive and 45 years as a musician. His side work with other progressive rock groups to Dream Theater doing the Pink Floyd cover (Dark Side of the Moon.... literally note for note perfect) to the Beatles cover project with Paul Gilbert and tribute bands of Led Zeppelin, Rush, and the Who shows not only his talent but his versatility and appreciation for other styles of music... definitely not a one dimensional player. A complete package with a talent level of 10 out of 10.

[@TheBlackQueen]

FOR REAL!!!! How come he wasn't on here???

[@trojanhorse9459]

Should have been number 1 no questions asked. Ridiculous to leave him off a list like this

[@MaxPlaid]

Yeah, he's not the most technical, but he's very musical and has a great groove

[@bmsnider1]

Mike is the best drummer I have ever seen. However, John Bonham is the best I have ever heard.

[@blinkFan-km5cw]

Yes...Portnoy deserve atleast top 10

[@lukesmith1500]

My top 3 1. Neil Peart 2. Ginger Baker 3. Danny Carey

[@Theprophet3928]

Best possible top 3

[@frankdardano3182]

Mitch Mitchell with Jimi HENDRIX WAS OUTSTANDING,SETTING NEW STANDARDS,ideas in rock drumming

[@lorihaselrick329]

Are You Experienced is still the gold standard for debut albums.

[@danmadoorappen6339]

Absolutely, given the era and equipment!

[@myrontoenies805]

For sure. I didn’t even know his name until today. But, Jimi Hendrix wouldn’t have been nearly as big without him.

[@Zappo32]

John Bonham is my favourite drummer, but I admit Neil Peart is the best of all (including jazz drummers). Maybe WM didn't want to give the number one spot to a fellow Canadian to avoid backlash, but most people won't complain.

[@paulbuck0267]

James "The Rev" Sullivan from Avenged Sevenfold. Just absolute pure energy. He passed before his time.

[@ozzieberkowitz303]

He 100% belongs here I was looking for this

[@kelvinzaragoza6349]

@@ozzieberkowitz303 1000%

[@TheDude8008]

It's sad that the band was so artistically versatile and inspired yet it had to degrade itself into selling nfts

[@joserobertofongnakazawa2439]

My list goes like: -Most talented (Brilliant): Peart, Copeland, Bruford -Most skilled: Baker, B Ward, Bonham -Most influential of all time: Ringo, Moon, Palmer

[@abbox6670]

20.) Levon Helm- The Band 19.) Michael Shrieve- Santana 18.) Steve Gadd- Multiple Artists 17.) Danny Seraphine- Chicago 16.) Bill Bruford- Yes, King Crimson 15.) Jeff Porcaro- Toto 14.) Danny Carey- Tool 13.) Roger Taylor- Queen 12.) Dave Grohl- Nirvana, Queens of the Stone Age, Them Crooked Vultures 11.) Ian Paice- Deep Purple 10.) Charlie Watts- The Rolling Stones 9.) Phil Collins- Genesis 8.) Mitch Mitchell- The Jimi Hendrix Experience 7.) Nick Mason- Pink Floyd 6.) Stewart Copeland- The Police 5.) Ringo Starr- The Beatles 4.) Ginger Baker- Cream 3.) Neil Peart- Rush 2.) Keith Moon- The Who 1.) John Bonham- Led Zeppelin H.M’s 1.) Travis Barker- blink-182 2.) Chad Smith- Red Hot Chili Peppers 3.) Taylor Hawkins- Foo Fighters 4.) Tommy Lee- Mötley Crüe 5.) Rick Allen- Def Leppard

[@Loch_Walker]

thank you for putting effort into making this! Much appreciated.😊

[@kjstars]

Bonzo. Number 1.

[@HebertBarra]

Iggor Cavalera is better!

[@roybiedrycki4003]

Mick Tucker of Sweet is definitely in the top 20 for sure 👍

[@normangeleri1522]

💯

[@ItzBwo]

Max Weinberg not even getting a mention is actually wild 😤

[@andrewpappas9311]

Guys like Bonham, Peart, Moon, Ringo, Dave Grohl, Nick Mason and Roger Taylor are no-brainers but I'm surprised there was no mention of Alex Van Halen, John Densmore (The Doors), Tre Cool, Frank Beard, Joey Jordison, Lars Ulrich, The Rev, John Dolmayan (System of a Down), Max Weinberg, Bill Ward, Peter Criss, Jimmy Chamberlain, Dave Lombardo, Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree) or Nicko McBrain

[@pirkkaruuska5766]

Or Mike Portnoy, Paul Bostaph, Dave Lombardo, Mike Bordin etc... many that should have gotten a nod atleast.

[@albundy8882]

Nicko McBrain is in a class all by himself, he's that good. Another one, Brooks Wackerman, that guy is a beast.

[@PhantomMarquis]

If you want to list an oft-overlooked badass who gets forgotten as a drummer, Karen Carpenter was an absolute monster.

[@williamsummerson1204]

This is a rock list not metal.

[@andrewpappas9311]

@@williamsummerson1204 So?

[@Hossman75]

Neil Peart is the greatest of all time

[@mariaeisenhardt2296]

Before this list starts my top three are: 1. Peart 2. Bonham 3. Moon My guess, but what do I know, I’m a 62 year old grandma.

[@mariaeisenhardt2296]

lol their got them in the wrong order. 😂

[@PUNKinDRUBLIC72]

Bonham,Peart,Ward in no particular order. X

[@RoctoberSlots-b8w]

LoL I'm also established 1962, You clearly forgot Charlie Watts, the Stones, and Phil Collins. 😊

[@joseorlandocolon5386]

Peart's career spanning 4 decades and his evolution and ability to continue to learn and impress with his drumming, percussion and creativity during that time makes him the undisputable GOAT. Moon and Bonham had shorter careers sadly so we will never know how good they would have been in the long run. And if we want to compare them as musicians there's no contest with Peart as the lyricist of his band Rush.

[@TheGuardOfMagog]

Nah ... Neil Peart ... hands down ... Number 1! Greatest drummer of ALL TIME! RIP Neil!!!

[@lyndoncmp5751]

Bonham's sound, feel and timing is beyond Peart. Peart was a clinical, robotic drummer. Bonham was far more organic. Peart studied too much and didn't feel it enough. Bonham all the way. Bonham was doing his thing at age 20 and with a kit 1/4 the size of Peart's.

[@TheGuardOfMagog]

@@lyndoncmp5751 ... you make a hell of an argument brother! Spot on! I guess I'm biased because I love Rush and I don't like Zeppelin. I definitely respect your opinion dude!

[@lyndoncmp5751]

@@TheGuardOfMagog No worries Brian. I respect your coolness and not resorting to an argument. Cheers.

[@elcholoputo7056]

RUSH fangirl is upset Pearth wasn't number #1 🤣🤣🤣

[@bartbarton3082]

Carl Palmer

[@adammeyer347128]

Just flip Peart and Bonham. I love Zeppelin and Bonham is incredible, but Peart is the greatest, hands down. I do think Danny Carey was underrated as well, even though I’m not a huge Tool fan.

[@myrontoenies805]

Exactly my thoughts

[@kcpl8er]

Neil Peart is the greatest ever

[@N.Amorim]

No no, Bonzo is the Greatest of all time

[@davidmellish3295]

@@N.Amorim no no,Ginger Baker is no 1

[@N.Amorim]

@@davidmellish3295 dude please shut up kkkkkkk

[@elcholoputo7056]

Karen Carpenter was better than Peart

[@martinfoster9848]

Some good calls coupled with some 100% shockers. Whoever compiled this has a bright future working for Rolling Stone magazine,

[@Elizabeth_Leao]

Perfect. Agree 💯🤜🤛

[@williamhowardtaft5640]

Dissapointed to not see alex van halen on the list. He was an absolute legend on the kit and helped create the hypnotic van halen sound

[@binkytube]

This is Mojo, not the most influential lists.

[@darklight1261]

he’s in my top 5

[@MrOccyc]

I agree. But like the poster said, this is Mojo. It’s just white noise. There’s no criteria/standards used.

[@boomstik88]

The Fact that Alex Van Halen was left out of this list shows how much this people know nothing of what they think they know.

[@elcholoputo7056]

Alex is on Top 500 list. More specifically ranked between 490-500

[@1024laf]

Why was Karen Carpenter left out? Afraid to admit that there was a woman drummer who could hold her own with all these legends on this list, plus what a voice she had, gone too soon and too young.

[@wtbeecher]

Glad to see Karen getting some love in the comments. I think alot of Watch Mojos following is to young to remember, or know about her. She was amazing.

[@tonym994]

but she made her mark as a vocalist, in all fairness. love her like crazy, and I understand she was terrific on drums. but Hal Blaine is nowhere in sight, and he played on more Carpenters records, as well as the Beach Boys and everyone else. but he respected her drumming.

[@troybradford856]

Because The Carpenters werent in the Rock genre - this was the list for Rock drummers. I would have loved to have seen Jonathan "Sugarfoot" Moffett on this list battling it out with these other legends of the stick, but he's the King of Pop drumming. Dont make an issue out of thin air

[@Scottie_S]

Karen was bloody amazing, Buddy Rich said so and I believe him, but I think they're looking at all-in Rock drummers. Karen was more pop than rock. Not saying that she couldn't do it, I reckon she could have and probably would have if we had her for a few more years. She was magnificent!

[@proboz]

@@troybradford856 Exactly. I'd love to see Dennis Chambers on the list, but he's the god of funk drumming and belongs nowhere near this list.

[@normalhuman428]

The ninja of rock drummers of all time was Carl Palmer. If you saw him live back in the day you never forgot it. Unreal. There are many great rock drummers missing from your list. For example, every drummer that played with Zappa. What constitutes great? If you were on the main circuit for more than 8 years, you were great in my book. I have no idea how these drummers can play the same songs for decades and keep it fresh for every audience...THAT is great drumming.

[@thomasguy4822]

At the start of the video, my first thought was that they will forget Carl Palmer from ELP. I was right. He's under appreciated.

[@kevinfeenan]

Neil Peart should have been in the #1 spot on this list. HIs technical mastery of all things percussion was simply unmatched by anyone. His dedication to continuing to learn new percussion styles throughout his career is emblematic of someone that truly loved his craftmanship. Whoever came up with the final ranking calling into question Peart's unrivaled mastery and as being a 3rd place contender is simply wrong.

[@mikebaker5041]

I would have placed Michael Shrieve much higher too.

[@kingschmoopy6583]

No

[@robertglisson6319]

Why are you feeling bad? Carl Palmer isn't on the list, and he had greater speed, chops and discipline than Peart. In addition, Palmer was trained as a classical musician and started out in jazz. In a video, Peart himself said he couldn't do what Carl did. Rush fans tend to be similar in their interests.

[@blackmore9]

🤣

[@dmack1827]

Yep, Peart was untouchable as a total percussionist. Number 1 for sure.

[@lutherkoch421]

Carl Palmer, Alex Van Halen, Terry Bozzio, Doane Perry, Cozy Powell, Bobby Rock, Simon Phillips, Mick Fleetwood, Don Brewer, Michael DeRosier, Alan White

[@trajan6927]

No Moonie, not a good list.

[@brianmay1983]

Missing cozy powell and bill ward. Amazing and influental drummers!

[@dannychase1787]

Peart 3? Are you nuts! Percussionist, drummer his dexterity is insane, hits harder and is faster then Bonham……and he writes the lyrics!

[@lyndoncmp5751]

Bonham's sound, feel and timing is beyond Peart. Peart was a clinical, robotic drummer. Bonham was far more organic. Peart studied too much and didn't feel it enough. Bonham all the way. Bonham was doing his thing at age 20 and with a kit 1/4 the size of Peart's.

[@dannychase1787]

Take nothing away from Bonham. Hard to compare two different styles. Both took different paths to stardom. At the end of the day both were so important to their respective bands. They couldn’t carry on without them.

[@vitamindeeznutz4102]

@@dannychase1787 This is based on Drumming not Songwriting

[@dannychase1787]

I understand it’s not about songwriting. or longevity or integrity or humility. But he has that over him too. Drumming alone he still is more talented all around he has proven it. Bonham is a fantastic drummer. Led Zeppelin is undeniable the greatest rockn roll band of all time. Most influential of any of their time…but I would not say the most technically proficient. Great song writing, best guitar riffs, insane drumming and vocals. Most talented no.

[@hollisambrose1756]

Two come to mind. Barrie Barlow from Jethro Tull and Carl Palmer from Emerson, Lake and Palmer.

[@DarttheLegend]

Mike Portnoy and Carl Palmer belong on this list.

[@NewhamMatt]

I kept scrolling by, wondering why I couldn't find a mention of Portnoy.

[@eduardorichi2554]

Carl Palmer should be top 3 of all time he was great not only on ELP but with Asia too.

[@johnnybarracho]

both are better than the overrated Peart

[@epistte]

Bun E Carlos of Cheap Trick deserves to be on the list. Steve Gadd should be much higher.

[@Angus17225]

Phil Rudd. Unbelievable unbelievable. The AC/DC fans please forgive this guy who set this up top 20.

[@jennifersman7990]

Cannot believe you left Carl Palmer (ELP) off the list!! And what about the duo of Mickey Hart & Billy Kruetzman from the Grateful Dead?

[@josephbenson6301]

I was a little surprised at that as well. The only thing I can think of is they were treated a bit more like a percussion team?

[@scottbrownp18]

Alex Van Halen is easily my favorite rock drummer! Sad to not see him or Mike Portnoy on the list, and the most underrated drummer Will Calhoun from Living Colour.

[@johnzielinski1051]

alex should be in top 10

[@jacocharzukanamericanautho2422]

Mike Portnoy is so top five.

[@paulletchworth2036]

😂😂😂😂😂your kidding right , Alex plays the same in every damn song dude , you say the best , laughable

[@wynonasbigbrowndragon6121]

Tim Alexander of Primus is insanely underrated. A few months ago I watched him play Rush's, "A Farewell To Kings" in its entirey and he nailed every note. That's ignoring the amazing work he did throughout the Primus discography. And being worthy of being Les Claypool's rhythm guy says plenty. He influenced Danny Carey, who made this list.

[@andrewpappas9311]

I definitely agree, Herb is a killer drummer. Love his playing with Primus

[@Caroline7652]

What Queen song was played at 0:11 ?

[@Rushing2112]

@@Caroline7652 Don't Stop Me Now

[@MrRezRising]

You might want to check out Tim's solo work, Laundry. Also, he was a Blue Man Group drummer for awhile in Vegas.

[@christiandestefano9997]

absofuckinglutlley!

[@mikeflood3275]

Don Brewer of Grand Funk Railroad. Never appreciated by the music press but a great 3 piece rock band of their time!

[@unruinable138]

Imagine having Danny Carey 14th on a list of greatest drummers 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@stavrosp1154]

I know, right? I put him in the top 3 hands down. He's the Neil Peart of today. That video of him on Pneuma is on a whole other level. Love him, love TOOL!

[@markallen2984]

Cozy Powell is a particularly startling omission. (Carl Palmer and Carmine Appice too)

[@relicofgold]

Carl Palmer of ELP and ASIA totally unmentioned here is a crime. Sending out the constable!

[@Sophia26488]

Dave Grohl will always be my most favourite drummer and musician. My inspiration for life. ❤️

[@LudwigHollywood66]

Overrated drummer though. Not top 20

[@gowiththeflowbee8053]

How is Neil Peart only #'3?

[@84bombsjetpack23]

Neil Peart isn’t necessarily the best drummer but he’s certainly better than the other two on that list 🎉

[@elcholoputo7056]

I know. Peart should be 18th

[@PatNetherlander]

Neil Peart the GOAT. But I also like Mick Fleetwood and Nicko McBrain. And Frank Beard.

[@robdot1964]

Neil Peart is by far the greatest drummer ever

[@richardsinger01]

Thats a meaningless statement and as such I can't refute it. What does the greatest drummer actually mean? When did music become a compettive sport?

[@jillv1450]

Sean Kinney of Alice In Chains should have been at least an honorable mention, especially given Travis Barker is one!

[@cheesycheetah76]

I was just surfing comments to see if anyone said this - if not I was going to comment it . One thing I’ll always remember is when Lars Ulrich asked Jerry Cantrell what it was like to play with Sean Kinney on drums and Cantrell said (paraphrased) “… he’s great but sometimes I don’t know where the hell “1” is!” Because Sean would have such unique and detailed rhythm progressions and then you listen to the songs and there’s just swathes of underlying intricate drum patterns that makes a brilliant base for most of AiC’s catalogue - “No Excuses” sticks out to me in this aspect. Really the antithesis of Dave Grohl’s loud and proud meat and potatoes style of drumming as far as the grunge era is concerned . Kinney is underrated as far 90’s go .

[@donnakubiski5572]

@@cheesycheetah76 Totally agree. I love Sean Kinney's drumming and Alice in Chains.

[@relicofgold]

5) Ringo, 4) Bonham, 3) Palmer, 2) Peart, 1) Moon.

[@JayLandon64]

Moon was several steps below Bonham and Peart in pretty much every drumming skill. This is an opinion list, and so you are entitled to your opinion. Just so you know, the guy that is your favorite is maybe the third most talented drummer, maybe even lower.

[@relicofgold]

@@JayLandon64 I see what you are saying and it has validity. I rate Moon so highly because his work was not nearly as well planned and contrived as that of the others. He was drumming off the cuff, by feel, usually complete blitzed on some mind-altering drug (as was Bonham probably as well). As for pedantic drumming skills, you probably know better, and they have their place. I just admire Moon's drive, spontaneity, feel for the instrument and the musicality of the sequencing of hits to the skins.

[@jevinday]

Adding session musicians like Steve Gadd made this list so much more comprehensive! Good stuff. I love the album Aja by Steely Dan. RIP Taylor Hawkins.

[@hughsellars7525]

Simon Phillips and Greg Bissonette other amazing session drummers.

[@blutomindpretzel1735]

Anton Fig and Jim Keltner were great session drummers too

[@roberthanjian9044]

Jim Gordon as well!

[@daisywrabbit]

Aynsley Dunbar

[@TampaMan]

Don't forget Cozy Powell played with Rainbow and Michael Schenker Group

[@speeddevil8763]

Ikrr i never really seen him on any list. rip mr powell

[@frederickpritchard994]

Ginger Baker of Cream and John Bonham of led zeppelin were on another planet and nobody can hold a candle to them.

[@DoktorSick]

How could you not have Cozy Powell on this list ??????? Dude was in rainbow, black sabbath, emerson lake and powell . He was a beast !!!!!!

[@CedricsSpecialLP]

In my opinion, Neil Peart is the greatest drummer of all time. He had huge drum kits, but always knew when to use each part of his kit.

[@lyndoncmp5751]

In my opinion he's not in the same universe as Bonham.

[@calkelpdiver]

@@lyndoncmp5751, agreed. The Professor is on a different plain and above Bonham. No disrespect to Bonham, but the overall technicality and ability to change rhythm & syncopation by Peart was unmatched. Neil could play multiple time signatures, and a lot of times within the same song. To me, Bonham was about playing the drums hard all the time. Peart was about playing the drums, all of them at times, with a variety of hits (hard, soft) and including the Cymbal's to add a distinct layer in the overall beat and song. Listen to Limelight to understand what I mean.

[@nilesh3646]

@@calkelpdiver bohnam was a hard hitter but he did played softly when required And led Zeppelin was known for hard rock songs and blues which mostly requires hard hitting U should check out his Moby dick live and see the tempo change he did played softly too Peart was technically great but i he cannot make drums sound as cool as bonzo Both are great indeed but i consider bonzo bit better

[@lyndoncmp5751]

@@calkelpdiver Your post just proves you know nothing about John Bonham. Relax. Its ok that Bonham was the greatest.

[@lyndoncmp5751]

@@nilesh3646 Indeed. Peart actually bores me. He's too clinical and robotic. He has no groove no feel. It's just clinical precision. Yawn.

[@krakatoa1200]

1. without a doubt Keith Moon, 2. Jon Bonham 3. Brian Downey 4.Simon Kirke.

[@LUVBOTZ]

Thank you for including my favorite drummer, Bill Bruford. His replacement in Yes, the late Alan White, was no slouch either. An original member of John Lennon's Plastic Ono Band, featured on George Harrison's All Things Must Pass album, joined Yes literal days before their Close to the Edge tour, and stayed with Yes for 50 years until his passing last May. Alan was an absolute power house of a drummer, and one of the nicest people you could have met. I miss him so much. I have to call you guys out though for not including Carl Palmer of Emerson, Lake, and Palmer and Asia. Carl is an absolute beast of a drummer, his solos are intense, and he can still pull off a 10-15 minute solo today, in his 70s. He plays just as well as he did in his 20s; he said if he couldn't he wouldn't play anymore. Carl's the last surviving member of ELP, and keeps the band's music alive with his own touring band. ELP deserves way more respect than they get. Some other personal favorite drummers would be Paul Thompson (Roxy Music), Roger Taylor (Duran Duran), Kevin Haskins (Bauhaus, Love and Rockets, Tones on Tail), Budgie (Siouxsie and the Banshees), and Boris Williams (The Cure).

[@morrisonlange2241]

Check out Nevermore by UK. Bruford is amazing

[@johdousha]

I teach at Bruford's old school. Really hoping we get him back here to speak or lead a seminar or something. Legendary bands, legendary guy. And... erm... that's it.

[@TheShaneiac]

At the start of this, I said that if Bonham, Moon and Peart were NOT the top 3 listed, I would riot! Lol they are absolutely the greatest drummers of all time, no contest.

[@Datsun510zen]

Bernard Jurdie is the David Gillmour of drummers. His lazy syncopation ghost note style is an iconic rif on old blues drum standards. You can hear his skip step shuffle in Zeppelin's "Fool in the Rain", and in the Police's "Walking on the Moon". Purdie played it on Steely Dan's "Babylon Sisters" and "Home At Last". He also recorded with Rich Havens, Joe Cocker, BB King, Hall & Oates, Nina Simmone, Dizzy Gillespie, and Cat Stevens.

[@Oct8pus]

We need a Top 10 Drummers of the 21st Century list - there are some incredible drummers that are still performing now

[@kylebatzer353]

This list can't seriously have left out Mike Portnoy of Dream Theater. He's easily fighting with JB for the top spot. Pick an album, any of them, and tell me he isn't unbelievably good.

[@MrAokayj]

Came looking for this comment

[@RCHMNY1]

Was looking for a Mike Portnoy comment. Glad it wasn't too far down

[@kassyh117]

I totally agree ! Honestly I was expecting him to be number 1 !

[@monkeyballs512]

Yes, yes it could and did. For good reason

[@user-fd2mm2tk8t]

1 - Neil Part 2 - John Bonham 3 - Keith Moon 4 - Ian Paice 5 - Dave Lombardo

[@mudstone6497]

Said no One Ever!