Top 5?, ...

John Bohnam
Matt Cameron
Alex Van Halen
Dave Grohl
Phil Collinshttp://www.vhforums.com/vhlforum/smilies/wink.gif



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In no particular order...
1. Alex Van Halen
2. John Bonham
3. Neil Peart
4. Mike Portnoy
5. Tie between Ginger Baker and Keith Moon

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Can we be less vague and more spacific.

Best Rock Drummer?
Best All around drummer?
Best Jazz/Funk/Latin Drummer?
Most influential Drummer?

Most of my list I wonder if you've even heard of them?

Best Rock Drummer: John Bonham
Best All Around Drummer: Simon Phillips
Best Jazz: Jeff "Tain" Watts
Best Funk: Dennis Chambers
Best Latin: Vinnie Calutta
Most Influential: Buddy Rich/John Bonham/Animal

And again, "best" is more subjective than "favorite"



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1)Neil Peart
2)Alex VH
3)John Bonham
4)Phil Collins
5)Tommy Lee

Nice topic-

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My favorite drummers all happen to be
a part of the Zappa family tradition.

1. JOE TRAVERS
2. Terry Bozzio
3. Chad Wackerman
Non Zappa Folk
4. Alex Van Halen
5. Mike Portnoy

These are all 'ROK' guys. I have a
slew of favorite jazz drummers but I won't
bore you guys to death with 'em.

Only 3 in my book.

1. Big Al
2. Neil Peart
3. Bonham

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Matt Cameron

Stewart Copeland No fuckin' shit
Big Al(Duh and shit)
Tommy Lee. Don't listen to the Crue like a hard core fan, but he is good.
Forgot to mention Tommy Aldrige. If anyone has see him live ya'll know of what t5 speaks. Out

[This message has been edited by track 5 (edited November 27, 2000 at 10:26 PM).]

1) Buddy Rich
2) Alex Van Halen
3) John Bonham
4) Carter Beauford
5) Stewart Copeland

Others, Krupa, Roach, Tony Williams, Anton Fig, Kenny Aronoff, Steve Smith, Dennis Chambers, Keith Moon, Mitch Mittchel, Ginger Baker, Jason Bonham, Matt Cameron, and yes... even Neil Pert.http://www.vhforums.com/vhlforum/smilies/wink.gif

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by paradiddle:
Can we be less vague and more specific

And again, "best" is more subjective than "favorite"
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No vagueness here brother, ...http://www.vhforums.com/vhlforum/smilies/wink.gifhttp://www.vhforums.com/vhlforum/smilies/smile.gif

Like it says "Top 5", ... our "opinions" would be more of the term I was looking for mot best or favorite.http://www.vhforums.com/vhlforum/smilies/biggrin.gif

What is a parradiddle? I know it must be a drum term. Is it like a triple roll or something like that?http://www.vhforums.com/vhlforum/smilies/cool.gif

Word, ...

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Thanks Timmy for the pick up.

And by my differentiating 'best' from 'favorite' I mean, for example, Neil Peart is/was one of the best, but never one of my favs. It's all about who reaches that groove inside ya.

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NB, this is a paradiddle

RLRR LRLL, just like the mans signature says. A paradiddle is just one of many essential rudiments that us drummer need to learn before anything else IMHO.

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Top Timmy:
NB, this is a paradiddle

RLRR LRLL, just like the mans signature says. A paradiddle is just one of many essential rudiments that us drummer need to learn before anything else IMHO.

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Well I was kinda close.http://www.vhforums.com/vhlforum/smilies/biggrin.gif



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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by paradiddle:


And by my differentiating 'best' from 'favorite' I mean, for example, Neil Peart is/was one of the best, but never one of my favs. It's all about who reaches that groove inside ya.

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Cool Manhttp://www.vhforums.com/vhlforum/smilies/wink.gif, ...http://www.vhforums.com/vhlforum/smilies/biggrin.gif

Hey Paradiddle and TT, ... What do you think of Lars Ulrich(before the whole napster thang) and why wasn't he on your list?

Maybe I should put it at "Top 10" cause he didn't make my list either.http://www.vhforums.com/vhlforum/smilies/eek.gif

Was he the innovator of the "off beat" crashes?

Also maybe give your opinion on Matt Cameron cause I saw Pearl Jam a couple of weeks ago and he himself is one "off beat" crashin' mo'fo! http://www.vhforums.com/vhlforum/smilies/biggrin.gif



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Lars just doesn't have any "feel" or groove to his playing. Plus his hands suck. Great feet though.

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Top Timmy:
Lars just doesn't have any "feel" or groove to his playing. Plus his hands suck. Great feet though.

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Cool! ... Great analasis of Lars TThttp://www.vhforums.com/vhlforum/smilies/biggrin.gif That was nice! Seems like your right on the money with that one.http://www.vhforums.com/vhlforum/smilies/cool.gif

Word, ...

Late ...



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I agree with TT, Lars has good feet, but lacks something in the soul department. Besides, as far as metal drummers go, there's a long line of others I'd think of before I got to Lars. Maybe the Napster thing has a little to do with it, but mostly it is his lack of groove.

My first pick for best metal feet is the guy for Slayer. Holy shit!

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Top 5 Metal Drummers?, ...

Pantera
Slayer
Tool
Lars
MegaDeath

I don't know their nameshttp://www.vhforums.com/vhlforum/smilies/redface.gif but there ya go!

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MY TOP 5 FAVES -

Alex Van Halen
Eric Carr
Lars Ulrich
Mike Mangini (A MONSTER!!!)
John Bonham

Those metal drummers names are -

Pantera - Vinnie Paul! (oh yeah!)
Slayer - was Dave Lombardo until like 96, now Paul Bostaph
Tool - Danny Carey
Metallica - Lars Ulrich
Megadeth - was Nick Menza until 98, now Jimmy DeGrasso (formerlly of Suicidal Tendencies and Alice Cooper, among others)

John Bonham
Alex Van Halen
Neal Peart
Lars Ulrich
Phil Collins



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"If you take a Van Halen record and stick it in your collection, it'll melt all your other records." -DLR

1. Alex Van Halen
2. Tommy Lee
3. Neil Peart
4. Phil Rudd
5. Buddy Rich

and a very close 6 VHROCKER....

Pretty old thread that's being revived here...

Here's mine or at least my five favorites...

1. Neil Peart
2. John Bonham
3. Nicko McBrain
4. Carter Beauford
5. Les Binks

Will not include the jazz drummers...

My favourites are.
AVH
Bonzo
Josh Freese
Stewart Copeland
Jeff Porcaro

Can't help mentioning these guys too
Carter Beauford, Keith Moon, Ringo, Charlie Watts, Jim Keltner, Steve Gadd, Levon Helm, Dave Grohl/Taylor Hawkins, Abe Laboriel Jr. Larry Mullen Jr. Too Many!

1 - Keith Moon
2 - Neal Peart
3 - Bonzo
4 - Stewart Copeland
5 - Nicko McBrain

1. Keith Moon
2. John Bonham
3. Ginger Baker
4. Neil Pert
5. Carl Palmer

Alex
Neil Peart
Bonzo
T Lee
Eric Carr


Also have soft spot for Eric Singer..may not be the best but works his ass off and seems to be the consumate professional.

How about the Rock Star House Band drummer/?????

Michael Bland
Tony Williams
John Bonham
Keith Moon
Stuart Copeland

5 Favorite:

Bonham
Peart
Portnoy
Moon
Copeland

Special Mention:
Animal
All 572 Spinal Tap drummers

Here's my top 5 :-)

1) Neil Peart
2) Mike Portnoy
3) Steve Smith
4) Lars Ulrich
5) Niko McBrian

Bernard Purdie.....the genius behind the "professor":thumb:

My top 5 in order are:

Alex Van Halen
Neil Peart
John Bonham
Ian Paice
Tommy Lee

I didn't see Paice mentioned before, he's always been a favorite of mine. And on a personal note, I think that Neil Peart is more talented than AVH by a hair. If you disagree, watch the drum solo on the Rush DVD that came out last year. Pure brilliance. This being said, AVH remains my favorite because I like his style better and he's in a better band:D

1. Buddy Rich- I saw him before he died un fucking believable in his 60s
2. John Bonham- He is what made Zepplin go
3. Cozzy Powell- just listen to his Rainbow solos
4. Neil Pert- what can you say
5. Alex Vanhalen- if you heard him in 2004 he was as good as in 1978
6. Carl Palmer
7. Terry Bozutto
8. Carmine Appice
9. Allen White
10. Mike Portnoy and Dean Castronovo-best young guns

1.roger earl(foghat)
2.tommy aldridge(ozzy)
3.neil peart(rush)
4.cozy powell(rainbow)
5.vinnie appice(dio)

Eric Carr
Alex Van Halen
Stefan Kaufmann
Tommy Lee
Cozy Powell

Neil Peart
AVH
Lars Ulrich $$
Rick Allen
Me

All of the guys you folks have mentioned are great however, you definitely need to check out Rod Morgenstein and his work the Dixie Dregs if you haven't already. If you only remember him from Winger you really didn't get a glimpse of what the guy can do.

While you're at it, I know as drummers you all know how important bass players are, check out Dave Larue on bass. Aww fuck, check out the whole band.

John Bonham- Zep
Carl Palmer-ELP
Mike Portnoy-DT
Dave weckl-
Ruth Underwood-Zappa
Terri Bozio-Missing Persons
Ian Paice- Deep Purple
Steve Smith-Journey
Buddy Rich-God
Gene Krupa-Jesus

My favorites:

Lars Ulrich
Alex Van Halen
John Bonham
Nicko Mcbrain
Dave Abbruzzese (first three Pearl Jam albums)

1: Nicko McBrain
2: Neil Peart
3: Alex Van Halen
4: Robert Sweet
5: Stuart Copeland

Neil Peart
John Bonham
Scott Travis (Racer X)
Sid Falk (Overkill)
Philip "Fish" Fisher (Fishbone)
AVH

...ok, six.

:headbang:

1John Bonham
2Keith Moon The Loon
3Ginger Baker
4Matt Cameron
5Alex

1. Alex Van Halen
2. Buddy Rich
3. Neil Peart
4. Billy Cobham
5. Louie Bellson

Alex Van Halen
Denny Carmassi
Neil Peart
John Bonham
Keith Moon :smokin: Let the thunder roll :yell:

After watching the ZZ TOP DVD, "LIVE FROM TEXAS", I have to say the Frank Beard is on of my favorite drummers.

So here's FIVE:

JOHN BONHAM

ALEX VAN HALEN

IAN PAICE

MIKE PORTNOY

FRANK BEARD

anyone who includes AVH in a top 5 drummers list is delusional. Especially the ones who mentioned AVH and left out Bonham.

anyone who includes AVH in a top 5 drummers list is delusional.

That is a rather inflamatory statement, for a message board, don't you think ? ? ?

Stewart Copeland
Keith Moon
John Bonham
Alex Van Halen
Virgil Donati (Southern Sons, Vai, G3)

1) Alex Van Halen

2) Mike Portnoy

3) Keith Moon


I don't really have a 4 and 5. There are bunch of drummers I like after those 3.

anyone who includes AVH in a top 5 drummers list is delusional. Especially the ones who mentioned AVH and left out Bonham.


Alex is a great drummer.. he has a special sound I cant describe. Hes all over his kit and compliments his brother in a way no other drummer could. Now on Gonzo I agree he has to be in anyones top 5.

Check this guy out -
Thomas Pridgen from the Volta. My new fave in addition to all the greats mentioned already:
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These are my favorites, most inspirational and listened to

1) Neil Peart (no explanation necessary)
2) Alex Van Halen (most underrated drummer, gets overshadowed by his little brother) makes the hard stuff seem easy, master of the up tempo rock shuffle. Big Al simply kicks ASS.
3) Nicko McBrain (MAIDEN! up the irons!)
4) Tommy Aldridge
5) Simon Phillips:headbang:

honorable mentions

Terry Bozzio
Virgil Donati
Mike Mangini
Rick Allen (LOVE how he never gave up after his accident and rocks the electronic kit)

These are my favorites, most inspirational and listened to

1) Neil Peart (no explanation necessary)
2) Alex Van Halen (most underrated drummer, gets overshadowed by his little brother) makes the hard stuff seem easy, master of the up tempo rock shuffle. Big Al simply kicks ASS.
3) Nicko McBrain (MAIDEN! up the irons!)
4) Tommy Aldridge
5) Simon Phillips:headbang:

honorable mentions

Terry Bozzio
Virgil Donati
Mike Mangini
Rick Allen (LOVE how he never gave up after his accident and rocks the electronic kit)

Nice picks.

Especially your # 4 pick :headbang:

Welcome!!!

1.roger earl(foghat)
2.tommy aldridge(ozzy)
3.neil peart(rush)
4.cozy powell(rainbow)
5.vinnie appice(dio)

Thanks hagarfn-

Good call! How could I forget Vinny Appice? He was SO great on all the Dio stuff!

Tough to list just 5. Just thought of 3 more-

Eric Singer from Kiss/Alice Cooper is really really good too.
Stewart Copeland
Tim Alexander from Primus

there are SO many great drummers out there.

anyone who includes AVH in a top 5 drummers list is delusional. Especially the ones who mentioned AVH and left out Bonham.

While I agree that there are plenty of drummers out there who belong above AVH on a list, he is frequently underrated by rock fans in general.

In order....

1)Jeff Porcaro
2)Deen Castronovo
3)Simon Phillips
4)Steve Smith
5)Billy Thomas/Ben Sesar

In no particular order:

Vinnie Paul (Pantera)
Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater)
Mike Terrana (Tony MacAlpine, Yngwie Malmsteen)
Dave Galazia (Coinmonster)
Charlie Adams (Yanni)

portnoy
peart
bohnam
rockenfield (queensryche)
McBrain (Maiden)

I can't believe some of the things I am reading!?!?

1. Peart! (He is not of this world)
2. Bonham
3. Alex
4. Moon
5. Mickey Hart (Not a fan, but damn)


And Buddy Rich could possible replace anyone out of the top 2.