Drummers-Top 3

[UKGrad93]

I'm just going to throw rick allen in there since he has one damn arm and still has a job as a drummer. Masterbating must be a *****

Haha. I was going to mention him for honorable mention.

 

[Bill@ModernThirst]

This kid is a prodigy.

 

[Dig Dirkler]

Andrew Nieman may not be the best, but at least he finally got ON FLETCHER'S FU#KING TIME!!!

 

[Bkocats]

Say what you want about the old guys but Buddy Rich was one of the best.

I was thinking about Rich too, and Gene Krupa

but no doubt Peart is the best

 

[ImUTGagain]

1. Carter Beauford - DMB
1A. Jon Fishman - Phish
2. Danny Carey - Tool
3. Chad Sexton - 311

* Lars Ulrich is the most overrated drummer of all time! He's nowhere near the level as these guys mentioned above or below. *

Honorable Mentions...Mike Portnoy, Neil Peart, John Bonham

HUGE Phish fan here, been to close 100 shows but no way Fishman is in this kind of elite elite talk of drummers and I LOVE Jon Fishman...don't know much Tool so I cannot comment on Carey but I'd say Beauford is in the conversation and Sexton is not.

I've thought on this for a couple of days and for me its...
(1) Peart
(2) Bonham
(3) Bozzio

 

[Bkocats]

Andrew Nieman may not be the best, but at least he finally got ON FLETCHER'S FU#KING TIME!!!

amazing movie, really
loved that finale - just incredible

 

[mhroe1984]

HUGE Phish fan here, been to close 100 shows but no way Fishman is in this kind of elite elite talk of drummers and I LOVE Jon Fishman...don't know much Tool so I cannot comment on Carey but I'd say Beauford is in the conversation and Sexton is not.

I've thought on this for a couple of days and for me its...
(1) Peart
(2) Bonham
(3) Bozzio

Fishman is a master in every sense of the word and is definitely amongst the elite of all time, and I say this as a drummer and drum instructor who has been playing for 22 years and teaching for over 10. He is a rudimental master and, like Carter Beauford, Danny Carey, and Chad Sexton, incorporates those rudiments and rhythms into his music. Those guys don't just play simple, basic beats over and over again. They are rhythmic geniuses who have mastered independence with both their hands and feet and they also have insane chops. They aren't just drummers; they are truly percussionists who understand what goes where and know how to incorporate chimes, temple blocks, jam blocks, gongs, etc into their playing. Awesome that you're a Phish fan! I love them but have never had the chance to see a concert. I've seen DMB 16 times and Carter has been my major influence since I was in middle school, but I have to respectfully disagree with you about Fishman. The dude can flat out play, and few others in the industry have mastered the art like he has, other than the guys that both you and I have mentioned.

 

[TortElvisII]

 

[Lexie's Dad]

My favorite probably isn't great, but is a showman.

Tommy Lee's solos are epic and were groundbreaking.

The dude from Slipknot has some wicked stuff as well.

Props to Rick Allen for doing it with one arm.

 

[Nuke99m.]

Phil Rudd- AC/DC- Anyone that can smoke while they play gets my vote.
Alan White-Yes
Carl Palmer-ELP and Asia

 

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