The most successful drummers in the world. The best drummers in the history of rock music

Almost from the very appearance of rock, drums have been actively sounding in it. And if the group was not a solo project, then the drummers were often part of the team. Of course, the role of the drummers is not so noticeable, and even the frontmen-drummers can be judged as an extremely rare phenomenon.

To date, the criterion for success is the amount of money. The following are the most successful rock drummers in the world, by their net worth.

1. The richest is Ringo Starr – famous member The Beatles. His fortune totals 300 million dollars. A very solid amount for a 72-year-old drummer! Although for a participant such famous band- there is nothing surprising.

2. Following is the drummer of the British progressive rockers Genesis Phil Collins with a no less modest sum of $250 million. By the way, Phil was also a vocalist in the band and is now engaged in solo career.

3. In third place is the drummer of the equally famous band Nirvana Dave Grohl with 225 million. After the collapse of the grunge legend, Dave created the Foo Fighters, which still exists today and delights listeners with alternative rock.

4. Next comes the drummer from the popular Eagles - Don Henley. Many people of middle and older age are familiar with the work of the collective. It is not for nothing that the Eagles are considered the third most popular rock band in the United States. Don Henley has amassed $200 million for his work.

5. Metallica are the idols of millions of metalheads from all over the world, and deservedly so. For over 30 years Lars Ulrich drums in such a famous band, so his net worth of 175 million is such a modest result.

6. The Grandpas of Rock and Roll The Rolling Stones with their drummer Charlie Watts, earning 160 million occupy the sixth position. Quite a good addition to your pension!

7. Founder of the legendary team U2 Larry Mullen did a good job. Sitting at the drum set, he not only earned 150 million, but also created such a famous band!

8. Queen's voice is known to all rock fans. And not only rock, but in general very many people. But, unfortunately, Freddie is no longer with us, and the drummer continues the work of Queen Roger Taylor, whose fortune totals 105 million.

9. Joey Kramer from Aerosmith collected exactly one hundred million dollars. Not a bad result. It is worth noting that it was he who came up with the name of the group of glam rockers.

10. closes this list Chad Smith from the Red Hot Chilli Peppers with a $90 million bill. In addition, Chad is on the fifth line of the best rock drummers in the world according to Classic Rock magazine.

Of course, financial position not the best criterion. Because of him, many young musicians, who simply did not have time to make a fortune, could not enter the list. But the merits of the provided veterans are undeniable. So they deserved their millions, if only by the fact that for decades they pleased with an excellent game, and they will continue to delight, maybe on the record, or maybe live.

The best drummer in the world. Who is he?

“My light, mirror, tell me! Yes, tell the whole truth:
Who in the world is the fastest, most technical and even?

Yes, yes, yes, dear friends, the question about the best drummer is approximately from the same opera as the question of who is from the tandem ( we are not looking for political undertones) "chicken-egg" was born earlier. It is clear that almost everyone has already made their choice for themselves and will defend their favorite drummer to the limit. No, this is not a post of imposing a certain name on you and singing rainbow praises to one single drummer. This is a post of reflection and logical conclusions, after reading which everyone will answer for themselves the question raised. Of course, having diluted my amateurish attempts with my powerful knowledge of the world of drums and drummers...

So, let's start with the fact that I will choose and analyze only drummers playing in heavy bands, preferably popular ones ( specificity of the resource). So ... and do not shout in my ear: “Joe! Joe! Joe is the fastest, the best! Joyo, I love you!” Patience, the move will come to him too.

Now let's decide what we will evaluate. What ideas? Of course, technique, speed, complexity of games - you will say. There is no dispute, this is important, but as for me, the most important factor that determines any musician is the Thought. It is she who turns the drum part from an ordinary beat (electronic or "live") to maintain and indicate the tempo of the song into an integral and original part of the composition. And in most cases, the work of drummers comes down to doubling the guitar. The drummer only works on technique, not on Thought. So, in addition to the “technical” characteristics, I will evaluate the very Thought, as well as the contribution of this or that drummer to my style of music and the influence on him ... and on me, of course.

But let's immediately make a purely "technical" section of drummers, even if they are great bands. Technique is still important. So, you have to throw away the drummers of such great bands as: Queen, Ac/DC, ironMaiden, rollingStones, Nirvana, Scorpions, Aerosmith, Manowar , UriahHeep, RHCP, Rammstein(the list can go on and on), and other monsters of the world rock scene. Just because of the relative simplicity of most drum parts. As it is. Sorry…

First of all, consider the man who is the greatest band in the history of heavy music, and who has been the greatest influence on me and millions of drummers around the world. This, of course, Lars Ulrich from Metallica. “But Joe is cooler!” Okay, enough of these yells. Patience, my friends... Lars is great, after all. His contribution to songwriting on Metallica's iconic albums cannot be overestimated. Yes, it's not the most technical and in the last ... twenty years it can get pretty good at concerts, even despite the obviously simplified parts compared to the album versions. Its technical potential developed along a kind of parabola ( who does not know what it is - urgently in Wikipedia) . Building on his and the rest of the band's "Kill 'em all" album, the craft reached its peak in '88 with Metallica's most technically demanding album, "...And Justice for All". And then it went down smoothly, breaking through the baseboard with a roar on the album “Death Magnetic”, which I personally cannot listen to without vomiting. There is a strong feeling that Lars, during the recording of the album, put a pimply tenth grader to play instead of himself, and he himself went into deep thought, with whom else to stir up a profitable litigation. But be that as it may, Ulrich will still remain my idol, I learned too much from him. And not only me - just imagine for a second how many drummers in the world play in the style of Lars! And he has his own style. And I still believe that when it's really needed, Ulrich will be able to play a full concert flawlessly. Remember, at least the "live" album "S & M" ... Yes, yes, and he also played solos:

Now let's talk about who could be safely called the best, if there were not so many tough and complex styles and trends in the modern world. This, of course, Jan Paice from deep purple. He is technical and fast, his games have become world classics. Yes, to be honest, Pace is a genius. Listening to Deep Purple songs, you clearly understand that everything is in its place, where he plays simply, without bringing his “I” to the fore, and where necessary, there can be a gorgeous break, which again does not stand out from the overall picture. All his transitions, both simple and complex, are played not for the sake of the transition itself, but precisely in the context of a particular song. I think the drummers will understand me. And to the person who calls Paice the best drummer, I won’t even object to anything, but I’ll just shake hands.

If you like old school, then one last name will obviously not be enough for you. Well, I'll name one more great drummer of the past years especially for you. This is definitely John Bonham from Led Zeppelin…

But, fortunately, “everything flows, everything changes” ... Changes in music are akin to changes in team sports ( we have the Olympics going on after all). Both there and there, the speed, the purity of the game and the general level of skill of the players and musicians have grown significantly. But if in sports it is somehow possible to single out the best football player, hockey player or volleyball player, then it is difficult to determine the best drummer. At least because of the huge stylistic diversity contemporary music. First of all, our hero-drummer must "kick ass" in a certain style. So, we look at the masters of their craft and choose, choose, choose ...

“Joe! Well, of course he is!”

Well, well, well! Let's talk about who has repeatedly led various tops according to versions of various respected magazines. Joey Jordison. Vocal-instrumental ensemble slipknot. Crazy kid and definitely a great drummer. Everything in it is beautiful: the soul, and the body, and the hands and feet. He was one of those who broke my stereotypes of "smooth" music. I will never forget how my jaw almost dropped when I first heard the rhythmic changes in "The Blister Exists". Subsequently, I used similar tricks more than once in my games. Joey is cool, smart, fast….( think for yourself). But... That Thought... How many times have you caught it while listening to Slipknot? How many times have you wondered if this is not the usual “dolbilovo”, even if it is extremely technical? In my humble opinion, the fingers of one hand are enough to count the moments where Joey did something, bringing something completely unexpected to the song. Joey is the best? This is unlikely ... The number of beats per second, even if it is six figures, is not the same number one selection criterion.

Moving on, while we're on the subject of a nu-metal drummer, let's take a look at the likes of him. And for this we will make the circle a little wider, including the drummers of the “insert something”-core groups there. A lot of great drummers will fall into this circle. This and Hector "Lech" De Santiago with all changers ( As Blood Runs Black), and Alex Lopez (Suicide Silence), and Justin Foley (Killswitch Engagement), and Michael Thomas (Bullet for My Valentine), and Chad Davis (Himsa) and many others. In bands of these styles, especially in the West, there are simply no weak drummers. It is difficult to single out someone, but still possible.

And before the start of the selection, we digress a little. Related video:

Let's first try to pay attention to the complexity of drum parts. The idea to single out Matt Nichols from Bring Me The Horizon. However, to my great regret, what we hear on the records is very different from what he performs live. Yes, and sometimes Matt sins with an unnecessary heap of his own "I" in the form of attempts to hit different drums as many times as possible.

The party of "mathematicians" is even more difficult. Jason Bowers (Psyopus), Thomas Haacke (Meshuggah), Billy Rymer (The Dillinger Escape Plan) and, of course, my favorite Protest the Hero and their drummer Mike Leradi. This is where the really complex, and sometimes simply incomprehensible. Complex structures, an abundance of polyrhythms, non-standard harmonies, shifting of accents, non-standard time signatures - these are no jokes to you, dear friends.

Of course, every moment in their songs is licked to holes, and it is difficult to assess the role of the drummer in songwriting. And for some reason, the work of such groups seems to me to be a “naked king”, since technology only for the sake of technology does not quite correspond to the concept of “music”.

We put the drummers of "death/black" bands in the same row. After all, in this way we will move from blind technicality and complexity to speed. You don't have to look far for examples. We all know them very well, don't we? Nicholas Barker (Dimmu Borgir), Fotis Benardo (Septic Flesh) and inimitable George Kollias (Nile). Let's not stretch this list ( as it will, as a rule, have the same type of drummers) for 100500 pages, ok? But you can’t just take and not note the extremely interesting and technical Martina Shkarupka from Cradle of Filth. This person, without further ado, can be recorded as the “best”, because, despite the speed and complexity of the parts (which he plays perfectly evenly at concerts), Martin manages to fill any voids of these very parts with a fleeting game on numerous plates: in a fraction of seconds we we have time to hear inclusions and crashes, splash, and tea, and ride. One minus - on the records it still "softens" the music of Cradle of Filth a little, in some places energy and power are lost.

Well, now about who, in my opinion, is the king or even the emperor of this very energy and power. Number one both in technique and complexity, and in speed ... "And the Oscar goes to" ... Of course, « Inferno"- the main driving force of the Polish atheists Behemoth! Blast-beats tearing apart time and space, fiery and impetuous, like a descent into hell, transitions and the speed of the game, a hundred times the speed of light - all this is about "Inferno". By the way, in the world his name is not so severe, - Zbigniew Robert Prominsky. What a cutie, isn't it? For me, he is the best in the criteria we are considering. Simply the best.

Perhaps speed for you is not blast beats, but a fast, even rhythm. Do you prefer punk rock? There are many punk bands, but personally I will choose Exploited, two skillfully used punk rock kicks are cool. Unfortunately, it is difficult to single out one of the seven drummers who have been in the group for its long history, but the game Willie Buchan quite suits me. Another punk character that certainly deserves attention is Travis Barker (Blink-182). For many, it is an idol, but as for me, it “pulls the blanket over itself” too often. And again, many of his transitions and breaks are taken out of the context of the songs. Like: "Look how I can!" This is one of the biggest mistakes many drummers make. Well, okay, we persuaded, let's watch the video with him:

So, let's summarize the analysis of the technique. For a few minutes, forget about the existence of "Inferno" and turn to biology. This science tells us that the "common drummer" species has two arms, two legs, and one head, wooden like sticks, which, unfortunately, rarely manages to beat the drums. So, someone prefers to give advantage in the development of technology to the hands, and someone to the legs. Yes, of course, such monsters as Jordison or "Inferno" successfully combine both, but there are people who emphasize the game "on top", and there are their opposites, which emphasize the game on the barrels. And in order not to breed mnogabukaf, let's immediately announce those who have no equal in the selected components. And in the nomination "hands" wins ... Dave Lombardo(ex. Slayer)! You can listen to his breaks and transitions endlessly. This man seems to have been born with a volume in his hands.

Now the nomination "legs" ... There is no competition Raymond Herrera(ex. Fear Factory). Any doubts? Then listen to "Slave Labor" - the title track from the album "Archetype". Raymond himself admitted that this was his most difficult game, and for several sleepless nights he pondered how to play it correctly. In general, Raymond is a rather sociable person, and is happy to give advice to anyone who wants to master two barrels. You just need to overcome your laziness a little and google.

Well, now I would like to turn to a genre where technique and speed alone will not be enough. A genre whose music shines with different colors of the rainbow, like a luxurious diamond. The genre is complex, but deep and calling for reflection. It's "Progressive -*". This genre, still obscure to many, includes complex composition structures, bizarre time signatures and intriguing playing technique musical instruments. Isn't it true that this same Thought is needed exactly here? Here, of course, ahead of the rest dream theater with inimitable Mike Portnoy (yes, yes, I know that he is no longer in the group). For many, he is the best drummer. I'm willing to bet… After all, he again often focuses on naked technique, and in an effort to make everything as complicated as possible, Dream Theater often ruins a lot of nice moments in the bud. Therefore, I personally can not listen to them for a long time. In a similar way it is possible Brann Dailor from Mastodon bring ... No, from everything that has "progressive" in the name, I expect melody and interesting, but readable moves. And, perhaps, I will single out the most interesting group for myself and, accordingly, the drummer / s. This is Opeth; and in this band there were several drummers. Then (focusing on the released albums) we note Martin Lopez and current drummer Martin Axenroth. Opeth - this is the same group where there is Thought in the drum parts. This is worth learning...

Well, in the end, of course, we will remember the fundamental requirement for all drummers - an even playing. I will give a few examples of those who have always played perfectly smoothly. Stop! This does not mean that the above people play unevenly, I just decided to dilute the text with new, so to speak, blood and color the text with more melodic genres. Namely different styles of metal. So, here I, perhaps, will mark all three drummers Helloween: Ingo Schwichtenberg, Uli Kusha and Dani Loeble.

Also, of course, this is an unfading handsome Finn from nightwishJukka Nevalainen, well, and our ( bring a touch of patriotism) Maxim Udalov (Aria).

Well, of course, this note of patriotism will not stop sounding, dear friends. We also have something to be proud of. This is, firstly, Daniil Svetlov from the collapsed Amatory. It was Daniel who played the main role in breaking my pattern of even play. I will never forget how back in 2004 I dried up the album “Inevitability” again and again, trying to understand: how does he do it, and most importantly - how did he come up with it ??? Unfortunately, Daniil has now moved into the shadows, but in the light our second drum star is - Grigory "Gregor" Karpov (##### ). What does this guy do at concerts! There is everything in his games - the same Thought, non-standard moves, well, “gouged”, but only where necessary. For me, "Gregor" is number one among Russian drummers, and I listen to a lot ( work on the site obliges) domestic teams. Now, if "Sharp" came out of the domestic consumption market ... Such personalities as "Gregor" should be known not only in our country.

Well, it's time to finish, sorry if I bored anyone, but I tried to reveal the issue to the fullest. And again, I didn't consider solo drummers or drummers playing in bands that are stylistically different from the radio format. metalnation.en. For example, jazz drummers, who in some cases can give odds to eminent "heavy" drummers.

And remember that love often arises just like that, and is not the result of any arguments and conclusions. So you liked that particular drummer for some reason, and, as if you fell in love with him, you consider him the best. Listened Limp Bizkit, grabbed his head from what quality can be performed on the drums - and that's all, John Otto- your idol. Listened to warlike drums, as if sounding not from the speakers, but straight from the gloomy ominous Brazilian jungle - and you are a fan Igorka Cavaliers and his former gang Sepultura. Such things, dear friends. You can't tell your heart...

And finally, before heated debates and tearing of T-shirts on the chest, I propose to let the brains cool down and watch the cult soothing video about the label's anniversary Roadrunner Records. Let's get nostalgic and rejoice at the familiar faces of real gurus of heavy music, dear friends.

Well, did you know everyone?

“Why is this video, because there are not only drummers?” - you ask. And the video is just about professionalism, mutual understanding and mastery of playing the instrument. And also about the unity of all parties in music and Thought, which allows you to compose masterpieces. It is she, multiplied by the technique, speed and purity of the game that makes any musician, and, in particular, a drummer Great. So who is he, the greatest and best drummer, for you?

Here are the top 100 drummers (from some website)
What do you agree with and what do you not

1. Neil Peart (Rush)
2. Keith Moon (Who)
3. Ginger Baker (Cream)
4. John Bonham(Led Zeppelin)
5. Terry Bozzio (Zappa, Jeff Beck)
6 Carl Palmer (ELP)
7. Bill Bruford (Yes, King Crimson)
8. Danny Carey (Tool)
9. Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater)
10. Ian Paice (Deep Purple)
11. Vinnie Colaiuta (Sting, Frank Zappa)
12 Stewart Copeland (Police)
13. Dave Lombardo (Slayer)
14. Steve Gadd (Steely Dan)
15. Tim Alexander (Primus)
16. Carter Beauford (Dave Matthews Band)
17. Simon Phillips (Toto, Jeff Beck)
18. Rod Morgenstein (Dixie Dregs, Winger)
19. Matt Cameron (Soundgarden)
20. Chad Wackerman (Zappa)
21. Mitch Mitchell Jimi Hendrix experience)
22. Virgil Donati (Planet X)
23. Ansley Dunbar (Jeff Beck, Whitesnake)
24. David Garibaldi (Tower Of Power)
25. Vinnie Paul (Pantera)
26. Alex Van Halen
27. Mike Shrieve (Santana)
28. Phil Collins (Genesis)
29. Steve Smith (Journey)
30. Josh Freese (A Perfect Circle)
31. Max Weinberg (E Street Band)
32. Alan White (Yes)
33. Bill Ward (Black Sabbath)
34. Joey Jordison (Slipknot)
35. Tommy Aldridge (Whitesnake)
36. Carmine Appice (Beck, Bogart, Appice)
37. Stanton Moore (Galactic)
38. Hal Blaine (Elvis Presley, Beach Boys)
39. Nicko McBrain (Iron Maiden)
40. Scott Rockenfield (Queensryche)
41. Cozy Powell (Rainbow)
42. Morgan Agren (Frank Zappa)
43 Chester Thompson (Santana)
44. Jeff Porcaro (Toto)
45. Dean Castronovo (Journey)
46. ​​Nick Mason (Pink Floyd)
47. Greg Bissonette (David Lee Roth, Satriani)
48. Ralph Humphrey (Mothers Of Invention)
49. Jimmy Chamberlain (Smashing Pumpkins)
50. Mike Bordin (Faith No More)
51. Jon Theodore (Mars Volta)
52. Mike Giles (King Crimson)
53. Ringo Starr (Beatles)
54. Zak Starkey (The Who)
55. Jeff Campitelli (Satriani)
56. Phil Ehart (Kansas)
57. Brian Mantia (Primus)
58. Kenny Aronoff (John Mellencamp)
59. Charlie Watts (Rolling Stones)
60. Lars Ulrich (Metallica)
61. Clive Bunker (Jethro Tull)
62. Mike Sus (Possessed)
63. Jason Rullo (Symphony X)
64. Dave Grohl (Scream, Nirvana)
65. Pat Mastelotto (King Crimson)
66. Ray Herrera (Fear Factory)
67. Scott Travis (Judas Priest)
68. Brann Dailor (Mastodon)
69. Roger Taylor (Queen)
70. Jose Pasillas (Incubus)
71. Earl Palmer (session man)
72. Gene Holgan (Death)
73. Joey Kramer (Aerosmith)
74. Danny Seraphine (Chicago)
75. Matt McDonough (Mudvayne)
76. BJ Wilson (Procol Harum)
77. Brian Downey (Thin Lizzy)
78. Igor Cavalera (Sepultura)
79. Jim Gordon (Derek & the Dominos)
80 Travis Barker (Blink 182)
81. Matt Sorum (The Cult, GNR)
82. Nicholas Barker (Dimmu Borgir)
83. Jim Keltner (Elvis Costello)
84. Chad Smith (RHCP)
85. John Densmore (The Doors)
86. Brad Wilk (Rage Against The Machine)
87. Mike Mangini (Extreme, Steve Vai)
88. Jack Irons (RHCP, Pearl Jam)
89. John Dolmayan (System of a Down)
90. Mark Zonder (Fate's Warning)
91. Gary Husband (Level 42)
92. Al Jackson (MG's)
93. Paul Bostaph (Slayer)
94. Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters)
95. Dino Danelli (Rascals)
96. Jerry Gaskill (King's X)
97. Dave Abbruzzese (Pearl Jam)
98. Van Romaine (Steve Morse Band)
99. Sean Kinney (Alice in Chains)
100. Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree)

Here are some more respectable drummers who didn't make the top 100... (from the same site)

Alan Gratzer (REO Speedwagon)
Alan John "Reni" Wren (Stone Roses)
Benny Benjamin
Bobby Rondinelli (Rainbow, Black Sabbath)
Buddy Miles
Buddy Saltzman (session man)
Bun E Carlos (Cheap Trick)
Chad Sexton (311)
Charlie Allen Martin (Bob Seger)
Charlie Benante (Anthrax)
Chris Frantz
Chris Kontos
Chris Layton
Chris Pennie
Chris Slade (AC/DC, Uriah Heep)
Clive Burr
Dale Crover (Melvins)
Damon Che Fitzgerald (Don Caballero)
Daniel Erlandsson (Arch Enemy)
Denny Carmassi (Montrose)
Dominic Howard
Doug Clifford (CCR)
Eric Singer
Frank Beard
Gary Chester (session man)
Jason Bonham (UFO)
Jay Lane (The Frog Brigade)
Jim Capaldi (Traffic)
Jimmy DeGrasso
Jon Fishman
Jon Hiseman (Colosseum)
Larry Mullen, Jr. (U2)
Lee Kerslake
Matt Abts
Max Kolesne
Mick Fleetwood (Fleetwood Mac)
Mickey Hart (Grateful Dead)
Mikkey Dee
Nick D'Virgilio (Spock's Beard)
Phil Rudd (AC/DC)
Phil Selway
Randy Castillo (Ozzy)
Rick Allen
Ron Wilson (Surfaris)
Stephen Perkins (Jane's Addiction)
Tommy Lee
Topper Headon (The Clash)
Vinnie Appice (Black Sabbath, Dio)
William Calhoun (Living Colour)
William Rieflin (Ministry)

Here are more songs that highlight the talent of the drummer

1. Moby Dick - John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)
2. Toad - Ginger Baker (Cream)
3. Ticks And Leeches - Danny Carey (Tool)
4. 21st Century Schizoid Man - Michael Giles (King Crimson)
5. La Villa Strangiato - Neil Peart (Rush)
6. Erotomania - Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater)
7. Cobwebs And Strange - Keith Moon (The Who)
8. Tarkus - Carl Palmer (ELP)
9. Hot For Teacher - Alex Van Halen (Van Halen)
10. Heart Of The Sunrise - Bill Bruford (Yes)
11. Jesus Christ Pose - Matt Cameron (Soundgarden)
12. Fire - Mitch Mitchell (Jimi Hendrix)
13. Aja - Steve Gadd (Steely Dan)
14. Space Truckin - Ian Paice (Deep Purple)
15. By-Tor And The Snow Dog - Neil Peart (Rush)
16. A Quick One - Keith Moon (The Who)
17. Wipeout - Ron Wilson (Surfaris)
18. Dharma For One - Clive Bunker (Jethro Tull)
19. Rosanna - Jeff Porcaro (Toto)
20. One More Red Nightmare - Bill Bruford (King Crimson)
21. Don't Eat The Yellow Snow Suite - Ralph Humphrey (Frank Zappa)
22. Rat Salad - Bill Ward (Black Sabbath)
23. Do What You Like - Ginger Baker (Blind Faith)
24. Frankenstein - Chuck Ruff (Edgar Winter)
25. Toccata - Carl Palmer (ELP)
26. Revolution Is My Name - Vinnie Paul (Pantera)
27. Tank - Carl Palmer (ELP)
28. Reflection - Danny Carey (Tool)
29. Dance Of Eternity - Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater)
30. Soundchaser - Alan White (Yes)
31. Tragic - Terry Bozzio (Bozzio Levin Stevens)
32. Won "t Get Fooled Again - Keith Moon (The Who)
33. Eternity's Breath Part I and II - Narrada Michael Walden (Mahavishnu Orch.)
34. Manic Depression - Mitch Mitchell (Jimi Hendrix)
35. Aenima - Danny Carey (Tool)
36. Tripping Billies - Carter Beauford (Dave Matthews Band)
37. Late In The Evening - Steve Gadd (Paul Simon)
38. Ice Cakes - Rod Morgenstein (Dixie Dregs)
39. Baby Don "t You Do It - Keith Moon (The Who)
40. No Excuses - Sean Kinney (Alice in Chains)
41. My Generation - Keith Moon (The Who)
42. YYZ - Neil Peart (Rush)
43. War Ensemble - Dave Lombardo (Slayer)
44. Who Are You - Keith Moon (The Who)
45. Karn Evil 9 - Carl Palmer (ELP)
46. ​​The Grudge - Danny Carey (Tool)
47. In A Gadda Da Vida - Ron Bushy (Iron Butterfly)
48. People=Shit - Joey Jordison (Slipknot)
49. Happy Jack - Keith Moon (The Who)
50. Symptom of the Universe - Bill Ward (Black Sabbath)
51. Vital Transformation - Billy Cobham (Mahavishnu Orchestra)
52. Rock And Roll - John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)
53. Fireball - Ian Paice (Deep Purple)
54. Painkiller - Scott Travis (Judas Priest)
55. Burn - Ian Paice (Deep Purple)
56. Sgt Baker - Tim Alexander (Primus)
57. Metropolis - Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater)
58. South Side of the Sky - Bill Bruford (Yes)
59. Message In A Bottle - Stewart Copeland (The Police)
60. 6:00 - Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater)
61. Soul Sacrifice - Mike Shrieve (Santana)
62. You Could Be Mine - Matt Sorum (Guns N Roses)
63. Rain - Ringo Starr (The Beatles)
64. How Many More Times - John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)
65. Frizzle Fry - Tim Alexander (Primus)
66. Forty Six & Two - Danny Carey (Tool)
67. Supernaut - Bill Ward (Black Sabbath)
68. One Of These Days - Nick Mason (Pink Floyd)
69. Eleven - Tim Alexander (Primus)
70. The Ox - Keith Moon (The Who)
71. Silent Scream - Dave Lombardo (Slayer)
72. Lateralis - Danny Carey (Tool)
73. The Noonward Race - Billy Cobham (Mahavishnu Orchestra)
74. Elephant Talk - Bill Bruford (King Crimson)
75. Seven Days - Vinnie Colaiuta (Sting)
76. 2112 - Neil Peart (Rush)
77. Achilles Last Stand - John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)
78. Tom Sawyer - Neil Peart (Rush)
79. Apostrophe - Jim Gordon (Frank Zappa)
80. Spoonman - Matt Cameron (Soundgarden)
81. Angel Of Death - Dave Lombardo (Slayer)
82. Great King Rat - Roger Taylor (Queen)
83. White Room - Ginger Baker (Cream)
84. A Change Of Seasons - Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater)
85. The Noose - Josh Freese (A Perfect Circle)
86. When the Levee Breaks - John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)
87. Candy's Room - Max Weinberg (Springsteen)
88. Walking On The Moon - Stewart Copeland (The Police)
89. Pretty Noose - Matt Cameron (Soundgarden)
90. Bad Reputation - Brian Downey (Thin Lizzy)
91. Regatta De Blanc - Stewart Copeland (The Police)
92. War Pigs - Bill Ward (Black Sabbath)
93. Acid Rain - Mike Portnoy (Liquid Tension Experiment)
94. The Wizard - Bill Ward (Black Sabbath)
95. Bargain - Keith Moon (The Who)
96. Raining Blood - Dave Lombardo (Slayer)
97. In My Time Of Dying - John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)
98. Dyers Eve - Lars Ulrich (Metallica)
99. Where Eagles Dare - Nicko McBrain (Iron Maiden)
100. Over The Electric Grapevine - Tim Alexander (Primus)
101. Hellbound - Vinnie Paul (Pantera)
102. Limelight - Neil Peart (Rush)
103. Four Sticks - John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)
104. Cemetery Gates - Vinnie Paul (Pantera)
105. Zero - Jimmy Chamberlain (Smashing Pumpkins)
106. Crusher Destroyer - Brann Dailor (Mastodon)
107. Xanadu - Neil Peart (Rush)
108. Close To The Edge - Bill Bruford (Yes)
109. Give It Away - Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
110. Renegades Of Funk - Brad Wilk (Rage Against The Machine)
111. Drunkenship Of Lanterns - Jon Thoedore (Mars Volta)
112. I "m A Man - Danny Seraphine (Chicago)
113. Bonzo's Montreux - John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)
114. When The Water Breaks - Mike Portnoy (Liquid Tension Experiment)
115. Spegetti Western - Tim Alexander (Primus)
116. John The Fisherman - Tim Alexander (Primus)
117. Highway Star - Ian Paice (Deep Purple)
118. Fountain Of Lamneth - Neil Peart (Rush)
119. Honky Tonk Woman - Charlie Watts (Rolling Stones)
120. Rollin And Tumblin - Ginger Baker (Cream)
121. A Day In The Life - Ringo Starr (The Beatles)
122. Bombora - Mike Biondo (Original Surfaris)
123. Good Times, Bad Times - John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)
124. Song for America - Phil Ehart (Kansas)
125. Hundreds of Thousands - Deen Castronovo (Tony Macalpine)
126. Give Blood - Simon Phillips (Pete Townshend)
127. Taste The Pain - Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
128. She Likes Surprises - Matt Cameron (Soundgarden)
129. Parallel Universe - Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
130. Time - Nick Mason (Pink Floyd)
131. Barracuda - Mike Derosier (Heart)
132. Paint It Black - Charlie Watts (Rolling Stones)
133. Cinema Show - Phil Collins (Genesis)
134. Guerilla Radio - Brad Wilk (Rage Against The Machine)
135. Windows - Terry Bozzio (Missing Persons)
136. A Passion Play - Barriemore Barlow (Jethro Tull)
137. Party In Simon's Pants - Simon Phillips (Los Lobotomys)
138. Digital Man - Neil Peart (Rush)
139. Finally Free - Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater)
140. Pamela - Jeff Porcaro (Toto)
141. Dallas Warhead - Tommy Aldridge (Gary Moore)
142. Cygnus X-1 - Neil Peart (Rush)
143. Loss Of Control - Alex Van Halen (Van Halen)
144. Jesus Of Suburbia - Tre Cool (Green Day)
145. Dazed And Confused - John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)
146. Fifty Ways To Leave Your Lover - Steve Gadd (Paul Simon)
147. Suck My Kiss - Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
148. Chop Suey - John Dolmayan (System Of A Down)
149. Sweet Lady - Roger Taylor (Queen)
150. Sweet Wine - Ginger Baker (Cream)
151. Hold The Line - Jeff Porcaro (Toto)
152. Parabola - Danny Carey (Tool)
153. Duende - Terry Bozzio (Bozzio Levin Stevens)
154. Saucerful Of Secrets - Nick Mason (Pink Floyd)
155. The Patient - Danny Carey (Tool)
156. Baker's Dozen - Stanton Moore (Galactic)
157. Lipstick Vogue - Pete Thomas (Elvis Costello)
158. The Barbarian - Carl Palmer (ELP)
159. In My Tree - Jack Irons (Pearl Jam)
160. Schism - Danny Carey (Tool)
161. Lady - Carmine Appice (Jeff Beck)
162. Take The Veil Cerpin Taxt - Jon Theodore (Mars Volta)
163. attery - Lars Ulrich (Metallica)
164 U.S. Drag - Terry Bozzio (Missing Persons)
165. Fool in the Rain - John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)
166. Midlife Crisis - Mike Bordin (Faith No More)
167. Paradigm Shift - Mike Portnoy (Liquid Tension Experiment)
168. Iron Tusk - Brann Dailor (Mastodon)
169. Drive In Drive Out - Carter Beauford (Dave Matthews)
170. Level Five - Pat Mastelotto (King Crimson)
171. Spiral - Terry Bozzio (Bozzio Levin Stevens)
172. La Grange - Mike Beard (ZZ Top)
173. Scatterbrain - Richard Bailey (Jeff Beck)
174. Hey Joe - Mitch Mitchell (Jimi Hendrix)
175. B "Boom - Bill Bruford / Pat Mastelotto (King Crimson)
176. Cruise Missile - Rod Morgenstein (Dixie Dregs)
177. Duality - Joey Jordison (Slipknot)
178. Driven to Tears - Stewart Copeland (The Police)
179. Opiate - Danny Carey (Tool)
180. Whole Lotta Love - John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)
181. Rock N Roll Suspension - Terry Bozzio (Missing Persons)
182. Brighton Rock - Roger Taylor (Queen)
183. Pull Me Under - Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater)
184. Do The Neurotic - Phil Collins (Genesis)
185. South Of Heaven - Dave Lombardo (Slayer)
186. One Little Victory - Neil Peart (Rush)
187. Walk This Way - Joey Kramer (Aerosmith)
188. No Quarter - John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)
189. Vapor Trail - Neil Peart (Rush)
190. The Real Me - Keith Moon (The Who)
191. Tommy the Cat - Tim Alexander (Primus)
192. Hush - Ian Paice (Deep Purple)
193. Blood Sugar Sex Magik - Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
194. Face Pollution - Matt Cameron (Soundgarden)
195. Old Days - Danny Seraphine (Chicago)
196. Davidian - Chris Kontos (Machine Head)
197. Calling Elvis - Jeff Porcaro (Dire Straits)
198. Shyboy - Greg Bissonette (David Lee Roth)
199. Insight And The Catharsis - Nicholas Barker (Dimmu Borgir)
200. Smells Like Teen Spirit - Dave Grohl (Nirvana)

So are the albums.

1. Lateralus
Tool
(Danny Carey)

2 Machine head
deep purple
(Ian Paice)

3. Quadrophenia
The Who
(Keith Moon)

4. Awake
dream theater
(Mike Portnoy)

5 Moving Pictures
Rush
(Neil Peart)

6. Led Zeppelin II
Led Zeppelin
(John Bonham)

7 Disraeli Gears
Cream
(Ginger Baker)

8. Fragile
Yes
(Bill Bruford)

9 Brain Salad Surgery
Emerson Lake & Palmer
(Carl Palmer)

10. Outlandos D "Amour
The Police
(Stewart Copeland)

11. Situation Dangerous
Bozzio Levin Stevens
(Terry Bozzio)

12. Reinventing The Steel
Pantera
(Vinnie Paul)

13. Red
King Crimson
(Bill Bruford)

14. Physical Graffiti
Led Zeppelin
(John Bonham)

15. BadMotorFinger
soundgarden
(Matt Cameron)

16 Frizzle Fry
Primus
(Tim Alexander)

17. Are You Experienced
Jimi Hendrix Experience
(Mitch Mitchell)

18. What If
Dixie Dregs
(Rod Morgenstein)

19. Season In The Abyss
Slayer
(Dave Lambardo)

20. Aenima
Tool
(Danny Carey)

21. Iowa
slipknot
(Joey Jordan)

22. Angel Dust
Faith No More
(Mike Bordin)

23. Crash
Dave Matthews Band
(Carter Beauford)

24. Paranoid
Black Sabbath
(Bill Ward)

25. 1984
Van Halen
(Alex Van Halen)

26 Scenes From A Memory
dream theater
(Mike Portnoy)

27. Tarkus
Emerson Lake & Palmer
(Carl Palmer)

28. Moon Babies
Planet X
(Virgil Donati)

29. Toxicity
system of a Down
(John Dolmayan)

30. Apostrophe
Frank Zappa
(Ralph Humphrey)

31. The Lamb Lies Down
On Broadway
Genesis
(Phil Collins)

32. Relayer
Yes
(Alan White)

33. De-Loused In
The Comatorium
Mars Volta
(Jon Theodore)

34. The Return
Vanilla Fudge
(Carmine Appice)

35. Death Cult Armageddon
Dimmu Borgir
(Nicholas Barker)

36. And Justice For All
Metallica
(Lars Ulrich)

37. 2112
Rush
(Neil Peart)

38. Danger Money
UK
(Terry Bozzio)

39. Leftoverture
Kansas
(Phil Ehart)

40. Reign In Blood
Slayer
(Dave Lombardo)

41. Late For The Future
Galactic
(Stanton Moore)

42. Painkiller
Judas Priest
(Scott Travis)

43. Led Zeppelin III
Led Zeppelin
(John Bonham)

44. Night Of The Living Dregs
Dixie Dregs
(Rod Morgenstein)

45. Demanufacture
Fear Factory
(Ray Herrara)

46. ​​Thirteenth Step
A Perfect Circle
(Josh Freese)

47. Remission
Mastodon
(Brann Dailor)

48. Fresh Cream
Cream
(Ginger Baker)

49.V: The New Mythology Suite
Symphony X
(Jason Rullo)

50. Blood Sugar Sex Magik
Red Hot Chili Peppers
(Chad Smith)

There are thousands of rock bands today. And, undoubtedly, the songs of each of them have a special sound, in which drums play an important role. But there are 15 truly legendary drummers that you simply need to know about!

1. John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)

The English drummer from Led Zeppelin showed a penchant for playing the instrument as early as early childhood- at the age of 5, the boy assembled his first "drum kit" from coffee packages and cardboard boxes. Noticing his son's passion for music, when the boy was 15, his mother presented him with the first real instrument, Premier Percussion.

It was John Bonham who brought "zest" to the group's songs. His tough playing style is a hallmark of Led Zeppelin's style. Over time, the musician added elements of funk, as well as Latin percussion. In addition, John Bonham was also the first to use the drum synthesizer.

Interesting fact: The drummer got his pseudonym Bonzo in honor of a dog from a famous British comic book.

2. Keith Moon (The Who)

Keith Moon is the second legendary drummer from Britain. At first he was considered one of the best musicians of his time, in 2005 he deservedly became 3rd in the TOP 50 rock drummers from around the world by the editors of the popular English magazine Classic Rock.

Moon was a true innovator. He put the playing of his instrument in the forefront, thereby emphasizing the importance of drums in the sound of music. The drummer quickly switched from one rhythm to another, thereby creating a special sound.

An interesting fact: Keith's fast playing required a secure fixation of the instrument, so his setup was attached to the stage with 20 cm nails.

3. Phil Collins (Genesis)

This drummer received his first musical experience at the age of 5, playing along with a toy installation for television and radio programs. When Phil was 19, he signed his first contract with the Flaming Youth, which was the beginning of his career.

For their popularity, Genesis has a lot to thank Collins for. After 5 years of drumming in the band, the drummer took on the role of vocalist and became the author of most of the group's songs.

Phil Collins has received 7 Grammy and Oscar awards. His albums have been sold alongside the works of Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson, selling over 100 million copies.

Interesting fact: Phil Collins' voice and appearance were used in the game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, where he received the name Phil Cassidy. The hero was a dealer in weapons and alcoholic products and was even involved in several episodes.

4. Ian Paice (Deep Purple)

When Ian Paice was still very young, he was very passionate about playing the violin. At the age of fifteen, as the musician recalls, he began to act as an accompanist for his pianist father in waltzes and quicksteps; "The music was rather insipid, but it's nothing, but the beginning."

Influence of classical jazz musicians, Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, can be felt in the game of Ian Paice. He was the first hard rocker to add swing and jazz nuances to his personal style.

An interesting fact: Ian Paice is the only one from Deep Purple who was a part of all the line-ups of the group, although he was never the frontman of the group.

5. Bill Ward (Black Sabbath)

As Bill Ward himself said, he tried to extract 40 different sounds from the same drum. He fell in love with the fans for the power and unusual manner of playing with elements of jazz. The musician took 20th place in the ranking of the best drummers.

Bill Ward left the band more than once due to health problems. Perhaps the reason was also clashes with other members of the group, because in 2012 the drummer finally left Black Sabbath, citing "didn't like" the terms of the contract.

Fun Fact: Despite the group's aggressive image, Bill Ward follows a vegetarian diet.

6 Guy Evans (Van Der Graaf Generator)

At Van Der Graaf Generator, Evans attracted attention with his constant unconventional instrumental experiments, musical search for new sounds and, in general, a very unconventional approach to prog rock. In addition to the main creativity in the group, the drummer also collaborated with The Misunderstood and Echo City. In addition, since 2002 he has been a full member of the unusual Subterraneans project.

Interesting fact: Before joining the progressive rock band, Guy Evans was part of a band that played mostly seasoned American soul of the 60s.

7. Roger Taylor (Queen)

Roger Taylor became famous for his unique "surround" sound of drums. He received the title of one of the most unique drummers of the 70s and 80s. In 2005, the radio station Planet Rock ranked the drummer among the ten most talented drummers in the field of classic rock.

Interesting fact: On the solo albums, Taylor himself performs keyboards, drums, rhythm guitar and bass.

8. Bill Bruford (Yes)

Bill Bruford was Yes's first drummer. He attracted attention with a special style - polyrhythmic and even a little furious sounding. Later, the musician also collaborated with KingCrimson, Earthworks, BillBruford, Genesis, SteveHowe, Pavlov'sDog and others. In 2009, the drummer stopped working in the studio and participating in concerts.

Interesting fact: Despite numerous experiments with electronic drums and percussion, Bill Bruford called the usual acoustic drum set his favorite instrument.

9. Mitch Mitchell (Jimi Hendrix Experience)

Until 1966 Mitch Mitchell played in jazz bands, but in 1966 Chas Chandler, bassist bands The The Animals advised him to audition for American guitarist Jimi Hendrix. The era of the group, in which Mitchell was nevertheless accepted, lasted only 3 years, but after the collapse of the team, Jimi Hendrix invites Mitchell to play in his new "band".

Just a year later, the death of the founder put an end to the new team. After the collapse of the group, Mitchell tried to engage in producing activities and founded his own "bands", but they were not successful.

Interesting fact: Mitch Mitchell died at the age of 61 in a Portland hotel after performing on a tour dedicated to the memory of Jimi Hendrix.

10. Nick Mason (Pink Floyd)

The history of Mason's playing in Pink Floyd began in 1965, when the drummer (at that time he played percussion) was 21. Then the musician was still studying at the architectural department of the London Polytechnic University.

Nick Mason was also engaged in a solo career, although he started it later than all the members of the team. Among his creations are two of his own albums. Interestingly, unlike Pink Floyd, Mason's songs had a light jazz-rock sound.

An interesting fact: Nick Mason was the only Pink Floyd member who participated in all concerts and albums since the founding of the band.

11. Ringo Starr (the Beatles)

Ringo Starr is an excellent confirmation of the opinion that education is not necessary for a successful career. Due to childhood illness, the boy never finished school.

However, this fact did not prevent him from becoming a great drummer, taking 22nd place in the ranking of the 50 most talented rock drummers in the already mentioned rating. In addition, in 2012 the musician was recognized as the richest drummer in the world.

12. Neil Peart (Rush)

When Neil Peart first started his career, he was guided by the playing styles of the aforementioned Bonham and Moon. Over time, the musician decided to make his own contribution, forming his own, unique sound and added light jazz elements and swing notes to the game. Thanks to the extraordinary and original sound, he took the fourth position in the more than once mentioned Classic Rock rating.

Fun Fact: In addition to being the primary writer for Rush, Neil Peart has also written four non-fiction books about his travels.

13. Ginger Baker (Cream)

The main advantage of Baker as a drummer is a rich and spectacular game. What made the musician's style especially unusual was that he began his career as a jazz drummer. The drummer's first instrument was the trumpet.

In addition, subsequently, elements of African music gave elegance to the sound. The idea of ​​using such notes came after a collaboration with the British psychedelic rock band Hawkwind.

Interesting fact: Ginger Baker was the first to use two bass drums at once, and not one, which was customary for those times.

14. Charlie Watts (Rolling Stones)

The banjo marked the beginning of the musical activity of Charlie Watts when the boy was only 14. However, it did not “live” for long. After some time, the musician dismantled the instrument, made a drum out of it and tapped out his favorite jazz tunes on it.

Charlie Watts bears little resemblance to a rocker in the traditional sense. Modest clothing, quiet family life - that's how you can briefly describe the drummer. However, for half a century, according to The Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards, all their music rests solely on Watts' drums.

Interesting fact: talented person talented in everything - Charlie periodically designed album covers and scenery for The Rolling Stones concerts.

15. John Densmore (the Doors)

Unlike most of the drummers described above, who loved the craziest experiments, John Densmore always kept his sound under control. And it was in this thoughtfulness and clarity of each drummer's beat that there was its own "zest" the music Doors.

John was responsible for the rhythmic basis of almost all the band's creations. While the other band members improvised, the drummer remained true to his style.

Interesting fact: In addition to playing music in a band, John also played in the theater, acted in films and occasionally appeared on TV shows.

It is difficult to overestimate the importance of these drummers in the history of music. They gave us legendary songs that are recognizable all over the world and have become an example for other drummers for generations.

Musical ensembles can usually combine the most different instruments, but a band without drums is becoming less and less common. It is they who create the basis, setting the rhythm and size. JazzPeople tells which top jazz drummers have stood out the most in the improv arena.

Top Jazz Drummers

Buddy Rich

In the 1960s, Elvin Jones joined the saxophonist John Coltrane Quartet, in which he earned worldwide recognition.

Drummer Elvin Jones

Jones' style was truly revolutionary: he achieved a dynamic interaction between the drum part and the soloists, which drummers had not demonstrated before him. Alvin's innovative rhythmic approach has inspired many drummers who want to develop and advance improvisation techniques. The musician died on May 18, 2004 from heart failure.

Max Roach

Speaking about who they are, the best jazz drummers, it is impossible not to mention Max Roach. Born on January 10, 1924 and playing drums at age 10, Roach is one of the founders of hard bop and bebop - jazz direction characterized by intense rhythms and complex performance techniques.

Max was one of the founders of the record company Debut Records.

Drummer Max Roach

He also organized a quintet with Clifford Brown and the M'Boom percussion orchestra and recorded many duets. Roach died on August 16, 2007 in New York.

Billy Cobham

Billy Cobham was born on May 16, 1946 in Panama. Drums interested him since childhood, and later, even in the army, Billy played in a military band. Billy became world famous with performances with John McLaughlin and the Mahavishnu Orchestra.

As an innovator, Billy Cobham showed himself by forming the fusion style, he also played in the jazz-rock style.

Drummer Billy Cobham

Cobham's album Spectrum is considered one of the best jazz records in the world. In the wake of this success, Billy Cobham founded his own band, and then another one, but with other musicians. The apogee of his career can be considered the 90s, when he was in the Jazz is Dead project, which reflected a wide range of jazz and blues styles. Moreover, the musician is actively engaged in teaching, conducting master classes and writing thematic literature.

Chick Webb

Despite his short life, Chick Webb remains a unique figure in jazz history. He was born February 10, 1909 in Baltimore. "Baby" Webb was only 130 cm tall.

Chick Webb was able to master drumming on his own and earned his first "fees" by playing on the streets.

Drummer Chikk Webb

Later, having moved to New York, Chick at first worked as a session musician - fortunately in the 1920s there was enough such work - and already in 1926 he founded his own jazz band. The musician is also called the "king of swing", as he promoted the sound of this direction. Chick Webb died at the age of 34 on June 16, 1939 from spinal tuberculosis.

Gin Krupa

Chicago native Gene Krupa was born on January 15, 1909 in a large family. I initially got acquainted with music playing the saxophone, but then switched to drums - prosaically, but because of the cheapness of the instrument.

Gene Krupa took drumming to the next level with long drum lines.

Drummer Gene Krupa

He can be considered the forefather of the modern drum kit due to the influence he had on Slingerland Drums. He was the first to record the sound of the bass drum. After moving to New York, the musician played in a band, although he could not even read music. He later joined the group that became a real jazz orchestra, but soon left it and founded his own. By the early 1960s, Krupa began to perform less due to health problems. He died on October 16, 1973 from a heart attack.

Louis Bellson

Louis Bellson was born July 6, 1924 in Illinois. Already at the age of 17, young Louis played professionally in a band. His work includes more than two hundred records, many arrangements for compositions of different genres. His works without a doubt can be considered classics of swing.

Louis Bellson was the composer and designed the double bass drum kit.

Drummer Louis Belson

Bellson taught, wrote books about drumming and, despite health problems, did not part with the instrument until his death. The musician died on February 14, 2009.

Jimmy Cobb

The legendary Jimmy Cobb was born on January 20, 1929. He did not learn to play the drums anywhere, however, he quickly advanced, first accompanying various musicians in Washington and playing in Earl Bostic's band, and then playing in a band with musicians of the level of .

Jimmy Cobb never learned to play drums

Drummer Jimmy Cobb

After leaving there, Jimmy joined the Wynton Kelly Trio, with whom he released three albums. Later, the drummer performed with many great musicians, and to this day he continues his concert activity.

Tony Williams

Another Chicago native, Tony Williams, is a brilliant drummer who has developed this instrument not only as a kind of metronome for other instruments, but as a full-fledged melodic source of music. At the age of 17, he noticed his game and invited him to his project, in which Tony very quickly became a central figure, complicating his parts and improvising in them.

Avant-garde jazz had a certain influence on his work.

Drummer Tony Williams

Many covers of classical compositions have been recorded with an emphasis on drums. With the group he created, Tony was one of the first to make fusion jazz further, including with other projects, he was not afraid to experiment in music and show a unique, innovative sound. The musician died on February 23, 1997 from a heart attack.