Have we had Best Drummer yet?

[S7Paul]

Having seen the drummer that Korn drafted in to assist with their most recent album (on the accompanying DVD), and then watched a few of his clips on YouTube, I'd have to add Terry Bozzio to the list.

[JonRB]

In his day Phil Collins was pretty handy with the drum sticks.

Just because he started making total crap masquerading as music later on shouldn't detract from that.

Another vote for Neal Peart of Rush, BTW.

Edited by JonRB on Saturday 20th October 21:42

[neilr]

Having just returned from seeing The Police, I can't believe i didnt mention Stuart Copeland....

[Wacky Racer]

Bonzo.

[Omen]

IMO I think Ian (Rush) is top notch,

But saying that, watch anyhting of Nicholas Barker (From bands such as Old Man's Chils, Dimmu Borgir and Cradle of Filth) or "Trym" from Emperor and Zyklon..

[robbo3112]

Can`t believe no one has mentioned Billy Cobham, Omar Hakeem ( just `cos he played with Sting doesn`t make him ALL bad!!), Dave Garibaldi (Tower of Power), Gary Husband - enuff metal already!!!

[GetCarter]

Omar Hakeem is indeed a truly great drummer.

[agent006]

Taking of people who've played with Sting, i've always rated Abe Laboriel.

http://www.drummerworld.com/drummers/Abe_Laboriel_...

[ganglandboss]

Gilson Lavis (Squeeze & Jools Holland's R&B Orchestra) never fails to impress me:- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtbQdFhp76I 

(And of course this guy!The one on the right's not bad either!)

Edited by ganglandboss on Monday 22 October 00:58

[Bunglist]

Has anyone mentioned Mike Bordin who has played for numerous bands, IE Faith No More, Black Sabbath, etc.

Also Fyffe Ewing who was the original drummer for Therapy? Saw them play once many moons ago and he was absolutely amazing.

[Marvindodgers]

What about Manu Katche who has played with Peter Gabriel and Tony Levin for many years?

[thekirbyfake]

As a drummer myself I'm most impressed by jazz drumming which is a far more technical discipline than just keeping beat behind the band.

IMHO the best cross over drummer was Jimmy Chamberlin ex of the Smashing Pumkins.

Edited by thekirbyfake on Monday 5th November 09:19

[celticpilgrim]

in terms of HM - Cozy, Bonzo, Nicko,etc,

Gary Husband is a fantastic drummer,often overlooked

[ratbane]

Vinnie Collaiuta (sp), both for his Zappa and Sting years. Terry Bozzio for some of Zappas best bits. Saw Peart in Toronto couple of weeks back, easily the best at the moment imho. Copeland in Cardiff last week wasn't up to his former best, though he had a huge influence on me when learning. Billy Cobham was excellent recently in Swansea. Has anyone mentioned Dave Weckl? Phil Collins Genesis years were superb. Bonham gets my best ever vote, right foot and all that.

[Nicki W]

Keith Moon
Ginger Baker
Rick Allen

Oh, plus Animal from the Muppets and the kid in School of Rock.

[Ungarsee]

Can't believe no one has mentioned Dave Abruzzese

Ex Pearl Jam (they went a bit pants after he got the boot) and the reason I started playing the drums. Here's a tribute to him off Youtube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SV-liEgWpXY

[RobM77]

Best drummer's a no brainer - Jimmy Chamberlain from the Smashing Pumpkins. I think he's won every poll I've ever seen and he's utterly awesome on the drums. Yes, he's technically good, but he also really knows how to write decent drum parts for songs that add to the songs tremendously.

[wmg100]

Ungarsee said:

Can't believe no one has mentioned Dave Abruzzese

Ex Pearl Jam (they went a bit pants after he got the boot) and the reason I started playing the drums. Here's a tribute to him off Youtube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SV-liEgWpXY

Forgot about him, yes he's very good indeed.

[garycat]

I always thought Neil Peart was 'the man' until I heard Gavin Harrison from Porcupine Tree.

Apparently Neil Peart must agree somewhat as Porcupine Tree featured heavily in the warm up and interval music on the recent Rush tour.

[Naso Grande]

Jeff Porcaro (RIP) Toto
Carter Beauford - Dave Matthews Band
Omar Hakim playing with Nile Rodgers & Chic at a Casino in New England in 2001 (free gig)

Q: How do you know when a drummer is at your front door?

A: He knocks 4 times but doesn't know when to come in!