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.

Jon Bermuda Schwartz – Best Among the Best

If there is any list of the best drummers in the world, Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz will be among them. He has been a drummer for “Weird AL” Yankovic for many years. He joined the group in 1980 and has seen and heard all their works. There is no album, video, concert, and TV performance that the

Louie Bellson – Drummer, Producer, Recorder, Educator!

There have been great drummers globally, but none has received such great recognition as the “BIG THREE,” Louie Bellson, Gene Krupa, and Buddy Rich. Duke Ellington recognized Bellson as one of the greatest drummers in the world – and he was. Bellson was everything you can expect from a talented artist. His talents extended to

Rashied Ali – Multidirectional Rhythms/Polytonal Percussion Guru

The multidirectional rhythms/polytonal percussion realm remembers Rashied Ali as its progenitor. He was the leading exponent of the style, and his work has remained one of the most admired across the globe. Rashied learned his drumming skills from Philly Joe while most of his inspiration came from Art Blakey. Ali was not just a drummer

Matt Garstka – The Most Forward-thinking Metal Drummer

Matt Garstka is a progressive-metal drummer who never imagined he would be part of the band Animals As Leaders. Yes, he has been a drummer all his life. But it was always about jazz. And the idea of any other genre may not have crossed his mind until he graduated from Berklee. At the prestigious

Stella Mozgawa – The Most Powerful Female Drummer

Most people who are proficient in what they do start from a young age. This is the case for Australian-based drummer Stella Mozgawa. Growing up in a musical family with both her parents as performing artists paved her music career. Her first interaction with drums was at the age of 13. Unlike most people back

Frank Beard – The ZZ Top’s Fuel

Frank Lee Beard is a drummer for the rock band ZZ top. He was born on 11 June 1949 in Frankston, Texas. Frank is known as one of the most talented drummers on the music scene. He was a member of many different bands before joining the ZZ band. This includes The Cellar Dwellers, The

Eddie Bayers – Nashville’s Best

If there are drummers that have always stood out for their innovative drumming and influence on the music scene, it’s Eddie Bayers. Born on 28 January 1949 in Patuxent River, Maryland, Bayers started showing off his musical interest early in life.  He was the son of a military man, so he grew up in different

Kristina Schiano, The Most Influential Drummer in Social Media

Kristina Schiano is a renowned drummer who has built a well-curated professional career. The professional drummer has augmented her footprints on YouTube by surpassing 1 million subscribers. Sure, she is sponsored by leading music companies worldwide and has carved a name for herself as a session drummer for various artists on tour and in the

Ray Bauduc – The Most Talented Musician

Ray Bauduc was born on June 18, 1909, in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Until his death on January 8, 1988, he was one of the best drummers on the New Orleans music scene. His origins and background led him into loving the two-beat drumming style, which was his signature in Bob Crosby’s swing-era big band. 

Julio Barreto – Drums in Blood

Born on September 19, 1967, in Guanabacoa/La Habana/Cuba, Julio Cesar Barreto Penie comes as the fifth son in his family and one of the best drummers of the modern era. Barreto was born in a family of talented individuals. His older brothers always encouraged him to follow his dreams. His uncle Justo Barreto Rodrigues, a

Joey Baron, A Self-taught Drum Guru

Very few drummers have learned the skills and become better at what they do by watching others – and Joey Baron is one of them. He was born into a Jewish working-class family in Richmond, VA.  He learned to play drums by watching others perform and listening to any available materials he could find.  He

Ranjit Barot – The India Art Master

“Drumming is more than just a talent,” anonymous.  “It requires dedication and discipline to achieve not only your goals but those of your team too.” Ranjit Barot is one drummer who has proven this point. He is an Indian film score composer, music director, music arranger, drummer, and singer. You can say he is an

Mike Portnoy – The Man behind the Sounds

Getting the recognition of the best drummer is not an easy task. It requires hard work, perseverance, and focus. These three values made Mike Portnoy turn into the best drummer of all time. Mike became the orchestral progressive metal drummer with sheer strength and virtuosity. Michael Stephen Portnoy is an American songwriter and musician born

Bill Ward

Bill Ward, Black Sabbath Legendary and Original drummer

Bill ward is another inspirational heavy metal drummer. You do not have any chance to underestimate his ability because he is even more outstanding than Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham. He has exceptional performance with the cymbals and drums of doom that have an excellent affinity for jazz. However, where did all this love for drums

Hellhammer, the Drummer of Mayhem

Hellhammer is a professional heavy metal drummer from Norway. His real name is Jan Axel Blomberg, and he was born on 2nd August 1969 in Trysil Municipality, Norway.  Most people know him as Hellhammer or the drummer of Mayhem. He is a musician and songwriter who is dedicated to producing the best music that the

Josh Freese, Half Man, Half Machine Drummer!

Josh Freese is one of the fiercest drummers in the history of hard rock. The American drummer, songwriter, composer, and multi-instrumentalist could also be among the most talented people in the world. Freese plays drums as a permanent member of Vandals and Devo; he is an innovator who can do anything. Josh Freese was born

Gene Hoglan and his creativity behind the drums

Eugene Victor Hoglan (Gene Hoglan) was born on the 31st day of August 1967 in Dallas, Texas, United States of America. He is a drummer by profession and is respected for his creativity in the arrangement of drums. He can use abstract devices for percussion effects and has a lengthy double-click rhythms trademark. Not only

Charlie Benante – Anthrax mastermind

Proving yourself in the drumming industry is never a walk in the park. It requires a lot of determination, practice, and a love for music. Charlie Benante had the determination and love for music from the start, and that made him prosper. Charlie Lee Benante, also called drummer for the metal band Anthrax, is an

Haruna, Lovebites sensational and prolific drummer

Yosai Haruna, famously known by her stage name Haruna is a Japanese female musician. She was born on 23rd January 1996 in Shizuoka, Japan. She is an exceptional lady who can play drums and back vocals. She does these two roles perfectly, and that makes her good for any band. Haruna began playing drums when

Mick Harris, The Inventor of The Blast-Beat

A good drummer is always thinking about something new. And Mick Harris is one of those drummers who are very good at this. It is no wonder that he came up at number 35 on Loudwire’s 66 Top Hard Rock + Metal drummer of all time. He is best known by many as the inventor