Ahmir “Questlove” Thomson wickedly versatile drummer
There are very many drummers who have left a legacy as the greatest of all time. But perhaps there is none as good in creativity as Ahmir Khalib Thomson, known professionally as Questlove. He is
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Find out the Best Drummers ever, a selection curated by the team of Zero to Drum, All about Drums and Drumming.
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Viola Smith, one of the first professional female drummers ever
There has never been full storytelling of how Viola Smith was a good musician. But we hope that someday a biographer will come up and tell her story, just so the world may realize her
Jim Gordon has been the most admired session drummers of the sixties
As Hal Baine‘s protégé, Jim Gordon was among the most admired session drummers of the sixties. He worked on everything from Pet Sounds to Classical gas, which boosted his fame even more. Through his touring
Tony Thompson The Metronomic Speed Drummer
Anthony Terence Thomson was born on November 15, 1954, and died on November 12, 2003. He was an American drummer known best by his contribution to the development of the Power Station and a member
Samantha Maloney and The Chelsea, The All-Female Band which died after one show
There is no female drummer that can directly compare Samantha Maloney. She was one-of-her kind rock-solid, an all-pro player known for entering shaken bands and bringing them up to their feet. Samantha Maloney was the
Jon Theodore and the Seventies touchstones
There are very few people – perhaps not directly into any music genre – who don’t know Jon Theodore. He is one of the most visible contemporary super drummers in the world and a player
Max Weinberg, The drum-driven jump blues Drummer
Max Weinberg was born on April 13, 1951. He is an American drummer and television personality known mostly for his drumming work for Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band. He is also the bandleader for Conan
Linda Pitmon The Icon to Many
It is hard to talk about the best female drummers without mentioning Linda Pitmon. She is seen as an icon to many, having created her own style of drumming. As the drummer at the centre
Ronald Shannon Jackson, an Amazing Avant-garde jazz Drummer
Talk of the most influential drummer of all times and the name of Ronald Shannon Jackson will not miss in the top list. There is so much the drummer has done that will always remain
Dennis Chambers, The flashy Funk Drummer
When it comes to describing the best drummer, there are several things that should stand out. First, they have to be talented, and second, they have to be good with other people. This is the
Dee Plakas, The Chicago punk scene Goddess Of Thunder
Anyone who has played in the L7 understands the complete-badass character that is Dee Plakas. When she holds her instrument, it does not matter the piece she is working on; everything falls in place as
Glenn Kotche a solid dad-rock chops Drummer
Bandleader Jeff Tweedy has a name for Glenn Kotche on stage appearance. He called it “in-Glenn-tions” because of Glenn’s power and appearance when he was behind the drums. It has been very easy for the
Dale Crover The hard-hitting Drummer
Dale Crover played in Nirvana because he is the best. And when you see anyone receiving such high recognition from someone like Dave Grohl, he is indeed the best. Those who have listened to Dale
Jody Linscott The Magnificent Percussionist and Producer
What comes to your mind when you hear about the greatest drummer? For Jody Linscott, it should be strength, innovation, and high-intelligence time keeping skills. She was born in the USA but relocated to England,
Greg Errico Behind the Rhythm sections of funk
Greg Errico was only a teenager at 17 years of age when Sylvester Stewart called him to join Sly and Family Stone. Luckily, Greg Errico had already been playing his drums for several years, which
Richie Hayward and the perfect Beat for every song
Richie Hayward drummed for the surrealistic band Little Feat, for a very long time. He often tended to play over, under, and around the beat, trying to find the perfect match for every song. “I
Matt Cameron A ‘Grunge’ Mastermind Behind the Drum
Matthew David Cameron is an American musician born on November 28, 1962. He is best known as the drummer for Pearl Jam. He is among a few drummers of all time that have a very
Dottie Dodgion The Female Innovator of Jazz Drumming
Dottie Dodgion is more than just a drummer. She is an innovator who understands the different needs of her fans and the music industry as large. For this reason, she has always come up with
Manu Katché The Story and the Journey of a Man and a drummer
Born on October 27, 1958, Manu Katche is a French drummer and songwriter who has contributed greatly to the industry. He was born in Saint-Maur-des-Fosses in the south-eastern suburbs of Paris, France. Manu Katche has
John Stanier, Embracing Technologies Behind The Drum
Many drummers in the world are known for hitting their drums with the hardest energy. But John Stanier seems to think differently. His ideal drumming idea is that one must let their drums flow and
