Top 10 Rock Drummers

[@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.

[@carlossanchez6096]

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

[@goldwingdwarrior]

Ditto

[@tedstryker7965]

Agreed

[@pmumola]

Yup.

[@billkirkpatrick9112]

agreeeee

[@SARRIE11]

Completely agree, unfortunately.

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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..

[@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.

[@Musiclover-bg2nn]

What about Jeff Porcaro?

[@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.

[@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

[@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. 😂

[@PPiazza]

Deacon? Ksksksskk just kidding

[@braydenkatcher]

Hi freddie

[@beornthebear.8220]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@scippatorediemozion1]

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

[@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😭

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@stephaneneron9411]

RIP Neil Peart one of the best 1952-2020

[@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?

[@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.🙄

[@xmyblueguygamer2583]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@bruceharrison8160]

Cozy Powell, Ian Paice

[@김태경-j8x]

Tommy Aldridge, Bill Ward

[@gerthoffmann5436]

and Andy Ward (Camel) ... For me the best modern female drummer is the German SINA Döring (25) sina-drums !

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@flipsiderainbow]

The drummer is the heartbeat of the band.

[@mudstone6497]

The Who, Sheer Heart Attack!

[@daviddavis3389]

Don't forget the late Gene Groups.

[@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 ;-)

[@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!

[@undergroundkingz7969]

I can Phil it Collin in the air tonight

[@ronnieronnbilz8131]

That's Pretty Good,dude...lol

[@troytaylor4996]

😂😂 good 👍🏾

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@DansandoaTV]

let me guess #1 is Bonham?

[@GurgenKostradze1982]

#3 Cozy Powell(rip) #2 Ian Paice #1 John "Bonzo" Bonham(rip)

[@dalebass2192]

Why wouldn't it be

[@sampeake4235]

It's Lars

[@snowfxxknwhite]

#1 is justin bieber of course

[@SpocksBro]

They included Ringo Star and even worse, they put him ahead of Phil Collins.

[@TalyTea]

Danny Carey from Tool has some pretty technical songs. Great drummer as well. Tool tend to fall under the rock category so he shouldve been in there.

[@ChefBusta29]

I was going to say that too

[@astaroth1685]

Indeed

[@jjthomas9656]

Easily should be in!!!

[@eduardoGentile720]

Danny carey should've been third, Peart second, Bohnam first, Keith Moon is overrated IMO (still great but no better than Neil)

[@pmuss49]

Danny Carey definitely should've been in top 3

[@mason2642]

Who else watched this to make sure Bonzo was #1?

[@NewarkBay357]

He is always #1 on every list.

[@zardiw]

Bingo.......lol........z

[@donbrashsux]

I went straight to the end to make sure Bonzo was there..otherwise I wouldn’t even bother watching

[@stormbringer1876]

@@nickniemann4059 Ridiculous to vote Moon over Peart. That was a no-brainer they blew.

[@johnlaslow3074]

@@stormbringer1876 I agree

[@bystanderbutch3509]

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

[@domsquillach]

*Bonzo needs to be higher*

[@marianaramirez4931]

Exactly. He is God level.

[@furlong337]

Mike Coxlong best comment on this thread.

[@sopwithpuppy]

Could not agree more. Easily the greatest rock drummer ever to exist. EASILY.

[@ELLIOT1311]

Haha agreed.

[@dazzibhoy]

his son was quite decent too imo

[@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

[@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.

[@murphman76]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@caroleann_2142]

Fabulous Drummer 🥁 Woodstock Legendary !

[@erikskifte8862]

ANIMAL FROM MUPPET SHOW, THE BEST DRUMMER EVER😛😝😜🤪

[@erikskifte8862]

@@matthewadam4902 Thats hillarious, good day to ya🤗

[@matthewadam4902]

@@erikskifte8862 yep, good day

[@Dark_heart888]

Keith Moon and Mick Fleetwood were the inspiration.

[@matthewadam4902]

@@Dark_heart888 Yeah I just noticed that. I am surprised

[@matthewadam4902]

@@erikskifte8862 I was wrong

[@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.

[@wimkuys2009]

Incredible, Ian Paice isn't in this list, I can't believen it! He's undoubtably one of the best of all times!

[@aaronmock6157]

It's a watch mojo video, they go for the popular names. I mean, Ringo is on the list and Peart isn't number one.

[@zaidanahnaf9431]

This list is for human drummers only

[@vanplq8841]

@@aaronmock6157 thats because Peart isnt the greatest

[@worshipkyama9566]

​@@vanplq8841Bonham>peart

[@vanplq8841]

@@worshipkyama9566 all day everyday. I remember you. Been listening to Dire Straits and Queen still?

[@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

[@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?

[@ronm7295]

@@Juno58 Collins is a VERY good drummer , check out Brand X his previous band before Genesis Surprised me too .

[@bulloguin]

Carl Palmer and Bill Bruford definitely are among the best!

[@claudiolobos8725]

Yes, Carl Palmer (ELP) is the best

[@marcosjordan6611]

Unforgivable absence!...

[@jacobpullen6949]

Bill Bruford needed to be here

[@ElpIsCool]

Carl Palmer is so underrated! Definitely one of the best drummers of all time

[@alsetwheats]

As does Alan White (Yes) and Bill Ward (Black Sabbath). Oh well.

[@esc4ever676]

IMHO Ginger Baker was complete, and brought the beat. This scoundrel created the bar for others to follow. RIP Ginger Baker...

[@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

[@johncmitchell4941]

Charlie Watts, and Mick Fleetwood among my favorites. Peart, Moon, Baker and Ringo on top IMO.

[@oliverblades325]

7:46 ‘My Generation - Rush’.... someone’s getting fired

[@Donnyf3841]

MAGA!

[@cameroncyr354]

Talk about not giving a shit

[@laninkiss]

Dude, you had one job!

[@Fonyito]

Wtf jajaja

[@travisfalk1241]

Wow

[@samtheman123]

Has anybody noticed that Led-Zeppelin is an INCREDIBLE band? Robert Plant is #1 on the list for Top 10 Frontmen of Rock, Jimmy Page is #1 on the list for Top 10 Band Guitarists, and John Bonham is #1 on the list for Top 10 Rock Drummers!

[@LynneConnolly]

Dazzlingly good. Every single member top of the tree for musicality, skill and innovation.

[@pedronight2150]

And John Paul Jones is #1 on top secret weapons band members

[@salatieljyrustumanan4929]

Freddie replaced Plant and Hendrix replaces Jimmy on their redux vids due to outnumbered opinion. Even other Zep fans wanted the two on top. No offense.

[@xNayrbCSGO]

Freddie spot was stolen . Like HOW TF IS PLANT(NO OFFENSE) A BETTER FRONTMAN LIKE WTF .

[@samtheman123]

Salatiel Jyrus Tumanan Stop being a Zep hater

[@dulogmaz]

Ian Paice, Joey Jordison and Danny Carey definitely deserve atleast an honorable mention.

[@skipads5141]

Dana Carvey only played air drums in Wayne's Gremlin.

[@beachfl6305]

Only reason Joey isn't on this list is because he is most well know for being a metal drummer. That being said he has by far the cleanest quads I have ever heard in my life. Many of the guys on this list couldn't even get close to the consistency of his almost always on tempo quads.

[@LaurieValdez-zk3dy]

Thank you very much GOD bless Everyone Philadelphia USA 🇺🇸 Nostrovia ❤❤❤

[@pajasa62]

Poor Ian Paice....no respect and always ignored.

[@danilo16410]

What that screechy voice in the video knows about Ian Paice, never heard of him or Carl Palmer or Cobham or Art Blakey.

[@danailgrozdanov9759]

I agree!

[@gusf8451]

and cozy powell

[@iopunderstealth]

@@gusf8451 I came to say this!

[@If6turnsouttobe9]

No doubt, the guy was phenomenal.

[@gerimessina7286]

I disagree that Ringo was not a technical drummer, He absolutely was - with his own rules and style. Also, although some including George Martin have said he was not always on beat, the times he was a little "off beat" it was deliberate. He was spot on most of the time provided he could even hear himself and the band. All the screaming did interfere at times. No beat boxes - he was a rare dependable drummer who kept a steady beat for the Beatles. He also understood as any good artist the value in restraint. I wish you had done more extensive, and comprehensive research an all f these drummers. Not sure I would place these on my top 10.

[@Nykona-Sharrowkyn]

I worked with Mick Avory (original drummer with The Kinks) a few years ago and he said Ringo is a VERY technical drummer, but he was not able to show this with the Beatles

[@ShroomKeppie]

@@Nykona-Sharrowkyn You want to put Ringo on this list fine, but he's a firm #10, and certainly NOT better than Phil Collins. Let's see Ringo play "Apocalypse in 9/8" or any of the fantastic off-meter stuff for which Collins was legendary.

[@Nykona-Sharrowkyn]

@@ShroomKeppie I am not saying Ringo is better than Phil, all i AM saying is that people who actually know him say he is better than he is often seen as

[@boredmenofficial4504]

@@Nykona-Sharrowkyn my ass

[@LODUCKE]

The Beatles wete a boy band. That's it.

[@mexikong00]

The reason Led Zeppelin disbanded after the death of John Bonham is the very reason he's by far #1, even today. The rest of the band knew without Bonham's unique talent and style, Led Zeppelin would never be the same creatively. Neil Peart of Rush is a very good drummer,I also like Nico McBrain of Iron Maiden & that guy for God Smack, his name escapes me.. But to put anyone above John Bonham, not a chance.. Bonham like Led Zeppelin as a band were ahead of their time and the trailblazers in Rock & Roll of the 60's & 70's.

[@MrBenditin]

Actually Zeppelin disbanded mostly because plant is somewhat of a tool and he saw an opportunity to do something he already wanted to do but i like Niko myself. As for Godsmack they had like 3 or 4 different drummers I think your thinking of Joey Jordinson from slip knot. I personally like Brian Mantia

[@bengoulding6963]

100% correct and very well explained. 'Good as they all were, he had so many signature beats and grooves that to this day are seldom replicated. It was respect for him that led to disbanding; but it was also a business decision, and their pride as musicians. To this day, many ,many people don't understand it was their CHEMISTRY that was the magic.

[@shaynasullivan5832]

Godsmack two main drummers, Tommy Stewart (former) and Shannon Larkin (current), Larkin is much better in my opinion. One of my favorite drummers.

[@mexikong00]

@@MrBenditin I was referring to God Smack drummer Shannon Larkin in my post. I think the guy is a very good drummer. I disagree with your take on the end of Zeppelin after Bonham passed away, Plant's solo career was after the fact and there are interviews out there of the three stating why they split up. Ben Goulding has it right. In fact I'll also say I believe Jimmy Page was a big influence in the decision to not go on with the band. Jimmy knew Bonham could never be replaced.

[@mexikong00]

@@shaynasullivan5832 Yes" I was referring to Shannon Larkin in my earlier post. Couldn't remember his name. He's a very good drummer!

[@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.

[@Lsm865]

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.

[@Lsm865]

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

[@cvn6555]

@@Lsm865 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.

[@Lsm865]

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!😊

[@lukebreunig]

For me the part of Bonham's playing that puts him over Peart is how he plays to Page's guitar riffs. If you don't know what I mean, take a Zeppelin song like Rock n Roll for example. Listen to Bonham's beat behind Jimmy's guitar riff through the song. He finds a way to somehow imitate the guitar on the drums. It's genius and whenever he does this in a song it gives it that certain groove that makes it sound like Zeppelin and nothing else. Peart is an extremely precise and creative drummer, but he just doesn't groove like Bonham does, and for me that's what separates them.

[@mudstone6497]

Luke Breunig And the groove of Moon, interpreting Pete Townshend's riffs, Roger Daltrey's singing and John Entwistle's baselines along with being a 10 piece percussion band on his own, puts him ahead of both Bonham and Peart in the all time top drummer debate! If you have yet to listen to Live at Leeds, the mojo #1 live rock album, at the appropriate volume, then you have not discovered the genius of Keith Moon!

[@lukebreunig]

I'll make sure to check it out, I love Keith and The Who

[@bergerfry]

How can you even compare Moon to Peart? Moon was actually not a good drummer at all.

[@cumminsrealpower680]

Luke Breunig I definitely agree with you. Bonham is the best, with Neal Peart in at 2nd.

[@smokey8400]

Exactly Peart is at least #2 if not a tie for #1...Moon #2 WTF how about #9

[@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)

[@fuzzcous]

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

[@Hoodamax]

Where's Ian Paice? He belongs in the top 7 for SURE.

[@stephenwatkins8500]

Top three

[@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]

Where's Rick Allen

[@jorgesequera8876]

My Top 10 10) Mitch Mitchell 9) Nick Masón 8) Phil Collins 7) Carl Palmer 6) Ian Paice 5) Stewart Copeland 4) Ginger Baker 3) Keith Moon 2) Bonzo 1) Neil Peart Honorable Mentions Ringo Starr Roger Taylor Jeff Porcaro Levom Helm Dave Grohl

[@marcelofelix8181]

Very good!

[@gooberthorpos8195]

Love to see Jeff being mentioned. He is one of the all time greatest drummers for me. His groove and chops were insane.

[@rollymiguel3738]

Tico Torres?

[@Nacho_F]

Great list! But where is Cozy Powell?

[@ihtishamulhaquenafis4214]

Bonzo shouldn’t be in this list.. Bonzo doesn’t belong with these humans.. He should be above everyone & alone

[@hamsallspice210]

Roger Taylor from Queen. One of the very best yet underrated drummers in rock ever. And he could sing, too.

[@rporta4439]

Hams Allspice he is underrated but not THAT good

[@kaanguraysirin8466]

Rporta i love how he uses toms

[@rporta4439]

KAAN GURAY SIRIN what

[@AngelSutcliff]

Roger was and still is amazing on drums!

[@MrBamcito]

Why Roger Taylor is especial? He don't have great skills or great grooves like Baker or Moon..

[@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.

[@mthomas1973]

John Bonham was totally unique, musical, dynamic, creative, powerful, intricate, and rock solid. Unmatched in his Sound, Grooves and Approach to the kit. People like Dave Grohl, Chad Smith, Tommy Lee, Mick Fleetwood, Roger Taylor, Bev Bevan, Mike Portney, Bill Ward, Brian Tichy, Liberty Devitto, Dave Lombardo, Carmine Appice, etc. have gone on record, stating of Bonhams unique style and greatness making him the greatest single exponent drummer in rock. Not too shabby...... Neil Peart is amazing but his phrasing was overkill. Keith Moon was flashy and uncontrolled BONHAM was creative and solid. John Bonham

[@mudstone6497]

Michael J Thomas Jr And that is why Bonham is ranked 1, Moon 2 and others after that!

[@earthling3096]

Which Roger Taylor do you refer to?... Queen I presume?

[@spark_6710]

@AJ Are you AJ that I know of!? Lol.Not sure.

[@christopherrankin4769]

Bonham ruled!

[@sohamsarker]

While Ginger Baker and John Bonham top the list for me I think it's just sad that Bill Ward from Black Sabbath never gets a mention in these lists. The guy is really underrated.

[@asmundukkelberg8741]

Yes, but the premise of the list was no no heavy metal. But then again, in my world, Ginger Baker and John Bonham are metal drummers. For me, Cream was the first heavy metal band.

[@nemyz7421]

Na minha opinião Bill Ward era muito melhor que John Bonham!

[@nemyz7421]

@@asmundukkelberg8741 O Cream e o Jimi Hendrix Experience criaram o heavy metal.

[@jrod-on2mz]

@@nemyz7421 Cream and Jimi Hendrix Experience were big influences to heavy metal. So was Led Zeppelin. Black Sabbath is the first true heavy metal in my opinion.

[@stephenzanichkowsky4434]

@@asmundukkelberg8741 That's sort of true about Cream, but Baker was much more than that. One of the first to seriously study African influences. And his work live at Hyde Park is outstanding.

[@alisayeed6590]

I swear, it's just 0:04 and I am damn sure it's gonna be John Bonham on #1

[@joonffs7800]

Yes, he is always no 1 drummer.

[@dxnielastbury8767]

@@joonffs7800 no niel pert is the no 1 drummer

[@joonffs7800]

@@dxnielastbury8767 neil is an amazing drummer but for me its Bonzo.

[@NewarkBay357]

I knew that before I started playing the video.

[@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.

[@calintentagency5901]

Ginger Baker at number 6. I'm pretty sure Dave Grohl doesn't think he's a better drummer than Ginger

[@DMSProduktions]

No that's for sure!

[@burgersoft777]

In this List Baker should be no1, and Bill Bruford No2 IMHO.

[@davidnissim9203]

Grohl actually said that he was heavily influenced by Baker, so yes, it makes no sense why he would rank ahead of Baker on this list.

[@gusstabithc]

You literally would not be saying this if ginger wasnt dead

[@calintentagency5901]

no one expects the Spanish inqusition that's not true at all. I think he's the best drummer ever and I thought that four months ago and ten years ago.

[@andrewmasc3174]

Its amazing that phil Collins was that good at drums and vocals

[@eduardoGentile720]

Is there any concert footage where he sings and play drums at the same time?

[@andrewmasc3174]

@@eduardoGentile720 I'm not sure

[@eduardoGentile720]

@@andrewmasc3174 ok, thank you anyway ;-)

[@andrewmasc3174]

@@eduardoGentile720 No problem, sorry that I couldnt be of help

[@andrewmasc3174]

@@jacocharzukanamericanautho2422 My bad, you're right

[@mister_eee76]

Ringo wasn't technically good? Ok, try to play like him. Left handed on a right hand drum kit. :)

[@anushkaa28]

Exactly ! What matters more that speed playing is putting exactly what the song needs to make it a 100.

[@TheJoshCardinal]

i played left handed on a right hand kit for a while, not too bad then i became right handed

[@gouldyoldyhd1351]

@Michael Maston if you listen to Ringo's interviews you would know his grandma wanted him to be right handed and put him on a right handed drum kit so yes he could of played on a left handed one but he learnt on a right

[@guidosarducci3047]

Not to say that Ringo sucks but back in the early seventies I was listening to a radio interview w/ Paul or John... not sure which one because it's been so long. But at one point, the DJ said "that Ringo was the best drummer in the world" and the reply from from Paul or John (after a little chuckle) was "He's not even the best drummer in the Beatles". The DJ laughed and then Paul or John said "I'm not joking" DJ "really?" answer "Yeah it's true mate-but we love him" I'm paraphrasing but that was basically how it went.

[@gouldyoldyhd1351]

@@guidosarducci3047 john Lennon never said that if you look it up it was said on a radio show as a joke by a comedian called Geoffrey Perkins, well he wrote it Philip Pope said it

[@gogoyubari366]

I'm glad you included Ringo Starr.

[@robertgoodfellow8295]

I saw everyone of these drummers back in the day. They are all greats and should not be ranked. Different styles, different people, different times. Saw Buddy Rich in Montreal in the early 60's Another great.

[@josephburchill7347]

Oh my god... I apologize for not remembering Buddy Rich in my comment... Kinda proves that you can't rank the best, these guys can only be among the best, and I bet they would agree.

[@redfoxse7en52]

Zakk Wylde said something along these lines about ranking guitarists. There's really not a "greatest guitarist ever", but rather, just your favorite guitarist. And it's true. I always viewed Jimi as the greatest, but I also think it takes a guitarist to see why Jimi was such an amazing guitarist. But I also know that someone else would have a different guitarist as the greatest.

[@cosmicraysshotsintothelight]

James Gang. Oh and why no mention of Bill Buford either. Should have been the top twenty.

[@louisparsons9943]

I’m just happy to see Copeland on here

[@kaithongsavanh3649]

Copeland was no Bill Ward. Totally need to swap them

[@ast-og-losta]

I would love to see him with a good band

[@davidbellino6998]

Bill Ward is my favorite rock drummer.

[@AVINASHSATHEESH1]

Bill ward was not a genius. He was a psychopath. Few times i felt sorry for the drumkit.

[@Hallalo]

Bill is great but Bonham broke his drums 🥶

[@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.

[@jozefp.9993]

Ian Paice ?? Roger Taylor ?? Cozy Powell ?? Bill Ward ?? Lee Kerslake ?? and more !!

[@jozefp.9993]

@It's Lizzy Rose from 1970' in Queen :)

[@Bluefire397]

@@jozefp.9993 Reni too although not many have heard of him

[@lucaspaes33]

Bill Ward is 2nd place on the Metal list they made

[@tec61]

Józef P. AGREED, how bout BRIAN DOWNEY(thin lizzy)????

[@nopeststech0782]

Barrymore Barlow , look up Conundrum from Jethro Tull , you'll never hear anything better