Best Drummers

This is a selection of the best drummers of the word, by Zero to Drum just for you!

Check this section to find out the Best Female drummers ever.

Who is the best drummer right now?

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I have seen several modern drummers in action, Aric Improta or Fever 333, and Rufus Taylor of The Darkness feature top. They have been listed as number one and two respectively on MusicRadar, among the 2019 best drummers.

Who was the best drummer ever?

Best Drummer Ginger Baker Performing At The Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1980
Drummer Ginger Baker Performing At The Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1980.

LedgerNote lists Ginger Baker (Cream, Blind Faith, Air Force) as number one on their list of the top 10 greatest drummers of all time. He is followed by Neil Peart (Rush, Vertical Horizon, Buddy Rich Big Band), and Bernard Purdie (Jeff Beck, Steely Dan, The 3B’s).

John Bonham is usually considered the greatest of them all. He is listed on every wall, including Rolling Stones as the Greatest.

Marina Bozzo, A Drummer With A Great Style

In the world of hard metal and rock drumming, very few women have made it. And one of them is the Aldious drummer Marina Bozzio. She is considered one of the fastest and most experienced female drummers around. Her work in life and as a drummer has inspired a wide range of up-and-coming musicians. Marina

Topper Headon, A Drummer With Speed and Style

A drummer is known for his skill and gear. And the hard rock/metal genre does not have many great drummers because of its demanding nature. But among the few great ones is Nicholas Bowen “Topper” Headon. This is one of the most reputable sticksmen in the history of drumming. Often, it’s guitarists and vocalists who

Mike Bordin, The Hardest Hitting Drummer

Mike Bordin is one of the few drummers who established their careers quite early in their lives. He cut his teeth in high bands to secure a spot in the world of great drummers. And he received his reward when he was able to play alongside Metallica bassist Cliff Burton. He gained his recognition as

Tamu Murata, The Most Prolific New Age Drummer

Tamu Murata is a new age drummer from Japan who was born on 25th September 1992. She was born in Kanagawa, Japan, and started her music career in 2013. She plays the drums only, and she has shown great potential in this competitive industry. In the past years, this music industry and especially the drumming

Martin Lopez, The Most Versatile Drummer

There are very few people who understand what it takes to be great when it comes to drumming. And Martin Lopez is one of them. Born on May 20, 1978, the Swedish-Uruguayan drummer has been making his way steadily into the world of fame. He is currently a member and co-founder of progressive metal supergroup

Shannon Larkin, A Sticksman With Style

James Shannon Larkin is not a new name in the world of heavy metal drumming. The American drummer was born on April 24, 1967, in Chicago, Illinois. His major-label band was Wrathchild America. The band was initially called “Wrathchild,” but there was already a British band with the same title. This forced them to change

Meytal Cohen, The Queen of YouTube

“The reason I listen to Meytal Cohen is that she is so talented.” One of Cohen’s fans was heard saying recently. “Every job she works on comes out with such clarity and strength it will make you happy. It is like she has a way of talking to her drums, and they listen.” Well, this

Sean Reinert, A Legend of Death Metal

“Human,” a 1991 LP album by Death, a Florida-based album, came in at number 70 when Rolling Stone created a top 100 metal album countdown list. The group is known for helping in the launch of the death-metal subgenre. It was their grisly, unrelenting 1987 debut album “Scream Bloody Gore”. By the band did not

Chris Adler, a Grammy Award-winning Drummer

Staying relevant in the music industry for an extended period is never a joke. Chris Adler is among the new millennium’s drummers who have been relevant for the shortest period that he has played. Many people imitate him, which makes him an influential extreme metal timekeeper. Christopher James Adler is an American musician born in

Tarn Softwhip, the New Age Frenetic drummer of Aliz All-female Rock Band

Tarn Softwhip was born on 19th April 1996 in Thailand, and she is famously known as Chanittha Lojananont. She is a unique and stunning new-age female drummer, ready to rock and get the world to a standstill! Tarn Softwhip is exceptionally talented, and her drumming moves are perfect. Tarn possesses amazing drum techniques, which makes

Roger Taylor, The Most Musical Drummer

Roger Taylor is one of the most musical drummers and a great singer.  Although many know him for his role in Queen, Taylor is a drummer confined to his kit. Rock n roll blood flows in his veins. He has been a great drummer since childhood picking up the passion seriously during high school. Roger

Brad Wilk, The Quality Behind Rage Against the Machine

“Brad Wilk is unlike any other drummer I have ever seen.” One of his fans was heard saying these words in an interview. “He has a way of making drums sound as though they are speaking directly to me.” This is just one of the factors that make Wilk such a great heavy metal drummer.

Sarah Thawer, A Versatile and Creative Drummer

There are very few female drummers who have left an impression. Sarah Thawer is one of them. It is pretty amazing how a self-taught drummer would rise to such greatness amidst the competition. She has proven wrong, many who believed that metal and hard rock is a world of male drummers. It is true that

Mario Duplantier, Backbone of the progressive death metal band, Gojira

Mario Duplantier is an exceptional drummer who has played a pivotal role as the anchor of Gojira since its founding in 2001. His drumming is exceptional in this group as it is artful, and it offers color and shade to the group’s signature light and dark sound. His real name is Mario Francois Duplantier, and

Mike Mangini, the Legendary musician, and songwriter

Michael Anthony Mangini was born in Newton, Massachusetts, United States, on 18th April 1963. He is a musician, songwriter, and drummer known for progressive metal music. He is the current drummer of the well-known band Dream Theater. Apart from progressive metal, Mangini also plays heavy metal, thrash metal, hard rock, and funk metal. Michael Anthony

Anika Nilles, Beauty Meets Talent on Drums

Anika Nilles is a German drummer, solo musician, and musical composer who has gained world recognition. Her skills as a drummer put her on the list of the few women who have made it in this industry. Anika Nilles started appearing in public after launching her career on YouTube in 2010. She has released two

Story From George Carver, Our Experienced Drummers Buddy

I’m a 74 year old drummer and have only played in local groups. I have played in several Gospel & Country and Rock & Roll groups in the central Pennsylvania area. I collect snare drums and my drum room is covered with some very collectable drums and drum kits. With the virus it has been

Tom Hunting, the frenetic and vigorous drummer

Thomas Hunting is an American drummer born on 11th April 1965 in Richmond, California, United States. Many people know him through the famous band Exodus because of his great work and the unique techniques he employs. He plays three major drums that include drums, vocals, percussion, and guitar. According to the drummers he worked with

Trym, The world’s most Famous Black Metal Drummer

Trym Torson or just “Trym” is one of those drummers who makes you feel like you can do anything. His simplistic and yet complex approach to drumming is something not of this world. Those who have listened to the drummer would agree that very few can play to his level. The Norwegian drummer started playing

Vinny Appice, A Drummer whose skills translate over generations

Vinny Appice may not be the most recognized drummer because his brother often overshadows him, but he is certainly one worth studying. His work can be seen in some of the most outstanding heavy metal recordings throughout the past several decades. Most of his recognizable work is with Black Sabbath, Dio, and Heaven and Hell.