Best Drummers 4 - Zero to Drum

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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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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

George Hurley The Frenetic And Counter-Intuitive Drummer

“When it comes to great music performance, it takes more than mere talent, and perhaps many hours of practice.” Said George Hurley. “The world is changing so first with all the technological innovations being witnessed

Gina Schock “Backbone” Of The Go-Go’s

Gina Schock is an American drummer best known for her work with the all-women band, The Go-Go’s. She is one of the best female drummers rock industry has ever produced. Talk about the beat, and

Karen Carpenter, a Diva on the Drum and The Mic

Perhaps Karen Carpenters’ story is one of the most tragic stories you can read about. She was an American singer and drummer who was a member of the legendary duo, the Carpenters with her brother

Earl Young “the drum machine” before The Drum Machine

Drumming may seem easy for those who listen to or watch the songs. However, there is so much that goes on in the drummer’s mind that it will surprise you just how stressed they can

Bill Stevenson, The Pioneer of Modern Punk Drumming

The Story of Bill Stevenson may sound like a fairytale. However, it can be likened to the tales of the greatest minds of all times, like Bill Gates and the likes – only, in the

Brian Chippendale, a Modern Drummer with a Classical Approach

I have been writing about the best drummers of all time for a very long time. But I have never met one so excited about his work like Brian Chippendale. To him, drumming is not

Ralph Molina Cookie-Cutter Virtuoso Of Drumming

For more than 50 years in his career, Neil Young has worked with lots of drummers. However, he confesses to always coming back to Ralph Molina for the best drumming sessions. There are very few

Mick Fleetwood, a rhythmic personality that captures the attention of the listener

Mick Fleetwood has, for long, been a constant influencer in the music industry. Working along with the steady rhythm-section mate John McVie, he has kept his reputation through the stylistic shifts of his namesake band.

Michael Shrieve, from Santana to the Rolling Stones, a formidable versatility

One the second day of the Woodstock Festival, Santana took over the stage, and the whole crowd went crazy. They faced a large crowd of listeners who all seemed hungry for something new and incredible.

Patty Schemel, primal punk marched with some sophistication

Patty Schemel, just like any other member, fully out the beauty and impression that was Hole. Like many of her peers, she suffered from addiction, but the primal punk marched with some sophistication that marked

Phil Rudd, Rock-solid beats and incredible timing skills

Phil Rudd has become one of the most controversial drummers of modern times. The long-time AC/DC drummer has been recently highlighted because he threatened to end his employee’s life. For many months, the media was

Clem Burke, Blondie band lucky drummer

Clement Burke is an American musician best known as the number one drummer for the band Blondie. He has been with the group since 1975, helping them to grow from strength to strength. Through his

Janet Weiss, not just A Great Female Drummer, but an inventor as well

Very few post-punk drummers have combined power with the invention, and Janet Weiss is one of them. She has proven beyond doubt one also needs to master a blend of solid groove with a sense

Kenny Aronoff, not only a studio drummer but one of the most outstanding American drummers

Kenny Aronoff was born on March 7, 1953, in Albany, NY. He is one of the most outstanding American drummers, having served as a sideman for many bands, both live and studio. His longest services

Alex Van Halen and his Snare brown sound

Alexander Arthur Van Halen is a Dutch-American musician born on May 8, 1953. He is best known as the drummer and co-founder of Van Halen hard-rock band. Alex Van Halen formed the band in 1974

Sandy West pulls her audience into the action

It takes more than talent to become one of the best drummers, especially for women. And Sandy West is the true evidence to this truth. She grew up knowing just to drum, and that gave

Mick Avory, The Kinks’ Hard Hitting Things Drummer

Their passion and desire to grow defines the best drummers in history. And this is exactly what makes Mick Avory a great drummer. Mick Avory is a drummer who believes in focusing on one thing