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
Category: Best Female Drummers
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In this section of Zero to Drum you will find the BIO of all the Best Female Drummers, curated by the team of Zero to Drum All about Drums and Drumming.
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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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
Debbi Peterson, a killer Garage Drummer
No killer garage band does not have a killer drummer. They can do without any other team member, but a drummer always has to be at the center of it all. And that is how
Meg White, the most iconic female drummer of all time
Think about all the greatest drummers in the world today; they all had someone to hold their hand while beginning their careers. Meg White experience has been different from, and perhaps this is the reason
Bobbye Hall, the Queen of Percussion Drumming
The “Queen of Percussion Drumming” Bobbye Hall is a successful musician in what can be termed as a man’s world. Bobbye Hall started drumming at a very tender age and soon became the youngest session
Nikki Glaspie, a beat conductor, funk philosopher, seneschal of style
Nikki Glaspie has been named sorceress, alchemist, beat conductor, funk philosopher, seneschal of style, purveyor of pocket, and agent of love, among other titles. They all reflect her work in the modern drumming industry. “If
Moe Tucker, a Diverse and Minimalist drumming Style
Moe Tucker performed with a unique approach to drums, beyond what her time demanded. First, she used a minimalist drumming style, which did not seem to make sense to many. This style has received a
Sheila E, A Glamorous female drummer for Life
Very few drummers can play while standing and singing at the same time. That is how powerful Sheila E was. It was long before people discovered the powerhouse in her, perhaps because Sheila E was
Cindy Blackman, one of the best female drummers of all time
Cindy Blackman is proof that drumming does not know gender boundaries. Her imagination and the dazzling technical gifts she displays puts her on top as one of the best female drummers of all time. And
