{"id":29055,"date":"2021-07-07T08:42:24","date_gmt":"2021-07-07T15:42:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/?p=29055"},"modified":"2023-12-05T15:29:58","modified_gmt":"2023-12-05T23:29:58","slug":"top-20-rock-drummers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/top-20-rock-drummers\/","title":{"rendered":"The 20 Best Rock Drummers Of All Time"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>How do you stir things up? Get a bunch of drummers in a room and make them choose the top 20 drummers in the history of rock \u2018n roll!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We polled the Drumeo staff and the community of thousands of Drumeo members to see who people consider some of the most important, interesting, or influential figures in rock drumming. This list includes classic heroes and modern legends who have made a lasting impact on the drumming community by inspiring others either through popular bands or with their technical abilities. Many are recognizable to drummers and non-drummers alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One thing&#8217;s for sure: in the world of rock music, there&#8217;s room for every type of drummer, whether you&#8217;re a simple, backbeat-driven machine or a complex, technical master.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/the-top-100-drummers-of-all-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(If you like these &#8216;top drummer&#8217; lists, check out The Top 100 Drummers Of All Time)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;d like to preface this list with a few disclaimers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No matter how much effort goes into choosing these drummers, it&#8217;s always going to be somewhat subjective. You might be really excited about who we include, or you might strongly disagree. There&#8217;s no right or wrong answer &#8211; every pro rock drummer has their gig for good reason, and your own list might be completely different! We&#8217;re just here to have fun and highlight some of rock&#8217;s most memorable beat-keepers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There&#8217;s a notable lack of diversity on this list &#8211; the history of mainstream rock bands up to this point has featured mostly white dudes. However, things are changing, and as time goes on we expect this list likely will too.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Without further ado, here\u2019s our top 20 in alphabetical order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>The Top 20 Rock Drummers<\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#john-bonham-led-zeppelin\">John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#bill-bruford-yes\">Bill Bruford (YES)\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#phil-collins-genesis\">Phil Collins (Genesis)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#peter-criss-kiss\">Peter Criss (KISS)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#dave-grohl-nirvana-them-crooked-vultures\">Dave Grohl (Nirvana, Them Crooked Vultures)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#taylor-hawkins-foo-fighters\">Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#levon-helm-the-band\">Levon Helm (The Band)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#tommy-lee-motley-crue\">Tommy Lee (Motley Crue)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#nick-mason-pink-floyd\">Nick Mason (Pink Floyd)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#mitch-mitchell-jimi-hendrix\">Mitch Mitchell (Jimi Hendrix)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#keith-moon-the-who\">Keith Moon (The Who)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ian-paice-deep-purple\">Ian Paice (Deep Purple)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#neil-peart-rush\">Neil Peart (Rush)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#jeff-porcaro-toto\">Jeff Porcaro (Toto)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#phil-rudd-ac-dc\">Phil Rudd (AC\/DC)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#michael-shrieve-santana\">Michael Shrieve (Santana)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ringo-starr-the-beatles\">Ringo Starr (The Beatles)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#roger-taylor-queen\">Roger Taylor (Queen)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#alex-van-halen-van-halen\">Alex Van Halen (Van Halen)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#meg-white-the-white-stripes\">Meg White (The White Stripes)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"john-bonham-led-zeppelin\">John Bonham <em>(Led Zeppelin)<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"getty embed image\" style=\"background-color:#fff;display:inline-block;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#a7a7a7;font-size:11px;width:100%;max-width:594px;\">\n<div style=\"padding:0;margin:0;text-align:left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.ca\/detail\/544867047\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#a7a7a7;text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal !important;border:none;display:inline-block;\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow:hidden;position:relative;height:0;padding:66.498314% 0 0 0;width:100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/embed.gettyimages.com\/embed\/544867047?et=B1qXhtrTSL5JPNGqxlGEQg&amp;tld=ca&amp;sig=ZCC7G8X5YUm2SiUVE4IVmBrhNEiCc5OauTS8vCA6rlU=&amp;caption=true&amp;ver=1\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"594\" height=\"395\" style=\"display:inline-block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;margin:0;\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/5-john-bonham-drum-licks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bonzo <\/a>had it all: power, groove, and boundless creativity. He inspired a generation of drummers and redefined the role of the instrument (his infamous nightly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=r9-42mu1D9Y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">\u201cMoby Dick\u201d<\/a> solo often went on for over 30 minutes). As his bandmates often said, Zeppelin wouldn\u2019t have been nearly as good without him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bill-bruford-yes\">Bill Bruford <em>(YES)<\/em>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"getty embed image\" style=\"background-color:#fff;display:inline-block;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#a7a7a7;font-size:11px;width:100%;max-width:594px;\">\n<div style=\"padding:0;margin:0;text-align:left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.ca\/detail\/1217344343\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#a7a7a7;text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal !important;border:none;display:inline-block;\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow:hidden;position:relative;height:0;padding:66.498314% 0 0 0;width:100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/embed.gettyimages.com\/embed\/1217344343?et=mQtu-NpcTPhLoLz5y2wwZQ&amp;tld=ca&amp;sig=AJWGtAEWM49ZolJu2_1oS_9VbYGYtgx-1ELIqiPLu3I=&amp;caption=true&amp;ver=1\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"594\" height=\"395\" style=\"display:inline-block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;margin:0;\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As one of the godfathers of progressive rock, Bruford\u2019s work with YES and King Crimson influenced a legion of aspiring drummers. He is one of the most <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/couMYEjYG2I?t=203\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">musically creative players<\/a> of all time, and was never afraid to break from tradition when crafting his parts. He also spent time touring with Genesis and Earthworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"phil-collins-genesis\">Phil Collins <em>(Genesis)<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"getty embed image\" style=\"background-color:#fff;display:inline-block;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#a7a7a7;font-size:11px;width:100%;max-width:594px;\">\n<div style=\"padding:0;margin:0;text-align:left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.ca\/detail\/959966684\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#a7a7a7;text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal !important;border:none;display:inline-block;\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow:hidden;position:relative;height:0;padding:68.51852% 0 0 0;width:100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/embed.gettyimages.com\/embed\/959966684?et=WrRPX_bJQrhBMpgR0D-wsA&amp;tld=ca&amp;sig=ZfVJyteG3D1gae2OuLfC77qRbIfAMS_MDjyWZ9vRNUs=&amp;caption=true&amp;ver=1\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"594\" height=\"407\" style=\"display:inline-block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;margin:0;\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/the-genius-of-phil-collins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Phil Collins<\/a> brought the drummer to the forefront of the band &#8211; literally &#8211; by singing his butt off while creating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=t8tnaZw-uTE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">timeless drum parts<\/a> on hits like <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/G82VUCzrhQo?t=200\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">\u201cIn the Air Tonight.\u201d<\/a> After leaving Genesis, he showed that the drummer could be a mega-star, notching seven #1 hit singles and selling over 100 million records on his path to rock immortality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"peter-criss-kiss\">Peter Criss <em>(KISS)<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"getty embed image\" style=\"background-color:#fff;display:inline-block;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#a7a7a7;font-size:11px;width:100%;max-width:594px;\">\n<div style=\"padding:0;margin:0;text-align:left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.ca\/detail\/152446509\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#a7a7a7;text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal !important;border:none;display:inline-block;\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow:hidden;position:relative;height:0;padding:66.835014% 0 0 0;width:100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/embed.gettyimages.com\/embed\/152446509?et=ir3BTVVbSIRrTe5QpbZqbA&amp;tld=ca&amp;sig=Z8szUPgO2ETuUY98um5OhHB8rM6RSRl5xyXV254LT9Q=&amp;caption=true&amp;ver=1\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"594\" height=\"397\" style=\"display:inline-block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;margin:0;\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a founding member of the one of the most famous bands of all time, Peter Criss\u2019 influence on the history of rock is undeniable. His solid and simple playing provided the backbone for hit albums like <em>Dressed to Kill <\/em>and <em>Love Gun<\/em>, and he even sang the lead on tunes like \u201cBeth,\u201d \u201cHard Luck Woman,\u201d and <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/fuk_27Db9Nc?t=81\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cBlack Diamond.\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dave-grohl-nirvana-them-crooked-vultures\">Dave Grohl <em>(Nirvana, Them Crooked Vultures)<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"getty embed image\" style=\"background-color:#fff;display:inline-block;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#a7a7a7;font-size:11px;width:100%;max-width:594px;\">\n<div style=\"padding:0;margin:0;text-align:left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.ca\/detail\/94982723\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#a7a7a7;text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal !important;border:none;display:inline-block;\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow:hidden;position:relative;height:0;padding:66.66667% 0 0 0;width:100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/embed.gettyimages.com\/embed\/94982723?et=X10OlKXaShRUojxwTY5RNw&amp;tld=ca&amp;sig=VS-H_yclNhX7UpszLepxKFal7zvayDWqbqOVMPob4gY=&amp;caption=true&amp;ver=1\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"594\" height=\"396\" style=\"display:inline-block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;margin:0;\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dave Grohl\u2019s relentless energy behind the kit provided moody teens all over the world with their personal soundtrack to the \u201890s. Besides playing on hits like \u201cCome As You Are,\u201d \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/how-to-play-smells-like-teen-spirit-beginners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Smells Like Teen Spirit<\/a>\u201d and \u201cAll Apologies,\u201d his use of hot rods on Nirvana\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=z9LiPuVRyU8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">infamous <em>MTV Unplugged <\/em>performance<\/a> showed a generation of rock drummers how to turn it down and play with sensitivity and touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"taylor-hawkins-foo-fighters\">Taylor Hawkins <em>(Foo Fighters)<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"getty embed image\" style=\"background-color: #fff; display: inline-block; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #a7a7a7; font-size: 11px; width: 100%; max-width: 594px;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left;\"><a style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.ca\/detail\/1299203016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow: hidden; position: relative; height: 0; padding: 64.30976% 0 0 0; width: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display: inline-block; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0;\" src=\"\/\/embed.gettyimages.com\/embed\/1299203016?et=Ye2oTiJwQ2NmQPajJ_74RA&amp;tld=ca&amp;sig=MTEwZGupfi6oc9hdd5TuMSAvdUCD_ufkmToAsnM5pB4=&amp;caption=true&amp;ver=1\" width=\"594\" height=\"382\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a coincidence that Grohl\u2019s drummer is next. Taylor Hawkins is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OgKXlEsYoXE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">hardest hitters<\/a> on this list and somehow did it without losing any technical facility. He played on Foo Fighters #1 hits like \u201cThe Best of You\u201d and \u201cWalk,\u201d as well as 9 studio albums. Fun fact: he was touring with Alanis Morissette when he first joined the group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"levon-helm-the-band\">Levon Helm <em>(The Band)<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"getty embed image\" style=\"background-color:#fff;display:inline-block;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#a7a7a7;font-size:11px;width:100%;max-width:594px;\">\n<div style=\"padding:0;margin:0;text-align:left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.ca\/detail\/159354947\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#a7a7a7;text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal !important;border:none;display:inline-block;\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow:hidden;position:relative;height:0;padding:63.468014% 0 0 0;width:100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/embed.gettyimages.com\/embed\/159354947?et=98pEIulgRVJpCCfKnC-s9A&amp;tld=ca&amp;sig=Kiv64IVGIYuL6tZfRiZAbMb_hrKmfg_t7GahqZ1NfNI=&amp;caption=true&amp;ver=1\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"594\" height=\"377\" style=\"display:inline-block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;margin:0;\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply put, Levon Helm had one of the deepest pockets of all time. He played and sang on hits like \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=JsdUzN20Sow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Up on Cripple Creek,\u201d<\/a> \u201dThe Weight\u201d and \u201cOphelia,\u201d influencing drummers far and wide by combining elements of blues, funk and country. His legacy lives on through his singer-songwriter daughter <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/VuWs8dcQZEc?t=201\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Amy<\/a> and the iconic <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/9-WzdHmZrYk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Levon Helm Studios<\/a> in Woodstock, New York (The Barn).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tommy-lee-motley-crue\">Tommy Lee <em>(Motley Crue)<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"getty embed image\" style=\"background-color:#fff;display:inline-block;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#a7a7a7;font-size:11px;width:100%;max-width:594px;\">\n<div style=\"padding:0;margin:0;text-align:left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.ca\/detail\/1218659935\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#a7a7a7;text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal !important;border:none;display:inline-block;\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow:hidden;position:relative;height:0;padding:66.66667% 0 0 0;width:100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/embed.gettyimages.com\/embed\/1218659935?et=5jgoVtYdQLNNS5mPny9Y5Q&amp;tld=ca&amp;sig=Ys0WbgsatcFROv756V3LKHrVu7OTNae7FqlAkWnjD5I=&amp;caption=true&amp;ver=1\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"594\" height=\"396\" style=\"display:inline-block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;margin:0;\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a charter member of one of rock \u2018n roll\u2019s most important bands, Tommy Lee always pushed the boundaries of convention musically and with his incredible stage antics <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=a3Eo6htO4t8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">(\u201cHere I come Tacoma!\u201d)<\/a>. Whether he was soloing upside down in a giant cage or laying down the beat for hits like \u201cShout at the Devil\u201d or \u201cGirls Girls Girls,\u201d Tommy Lee never did anything halfway. Bleeding charisma and inspiring drummers to steal the show, he&#8217;s a true rock star!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nick-mason-pink-floyd\">Nick Mason <em>(Pink Floyd)<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"getty embed image\" style=\"background-color:#fff;display:inline-block;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#a7a7a7;font-size:11px;width:100%;max-width:594px;\">\n<div style=\"padding:0;margin:0;text-align:left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.ca\/detail\/1167586754\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#a7a7a7;text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal !important;border:none;display:inline-block;\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow:hidden;position:relative;height:0;padding:67.00337% 0 0 0;width:100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/embed.gettyimages.com\/embed\/1167586754?et=oOIJI9jrRRxDNbFvIjbK7w&amp;tld=ca&amp;sig=lxNc5tJHw2SmhKnxVyva_kGdnSwAN32CgsanUt6Os-I=&amp;caption=true&amp;ver=1\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"594\" height=\"398\" style=\"display:inline-block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;margin:0;\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pink Floyd bandmate Roger Waters once referred to Mason as \u201ca metronome that eats.\u201d As the drummer on every one of their studio albums including <em>Dark Side of the Moon<\/em> and <em>The Wall, <\/em>his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=L2OylafY6PY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">tasteful<\/a> and sensitive playing fit the band\u2019s style perfectly, helping Waters and David Gilmour to elevate far beyond what they might have achieved without him.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mitch-mitchell-jimi-hendrix\">Mitch Mitchell <em>(Jimi Hendrix)<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"getty embed image\" style=\"background-color:#fff;display:inline-block;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#a7a7a7;font-size:11px;width:100%;max-width:594px;\">\n<div style=\"padding:0;margin:0;text-align:left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.ca\/detail\/115012381\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#a7a7a7;text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal !important;border:none;display:inline-block;\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow:hidden;position:relative;height:0;padding:66.66667% 0 0 0;width:100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/embed.gettyimages.com\/embed\/115012381?et=1qefGauTQul-H-1cQQs68A&amp;tld=ca&amp;sig=CosoKOKuPKNIU7humRetCjwAcDrQS12Su1rQc5u5xHw=&amp;caption=true&amp;ver=1\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"594\" height=\"396\" style=\"display:inline-block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;margin:0;\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s hard to imagine Hendrix\u2019s early hits without Mitch Mitchell on drums. He brought a jazz background to a rock setting and helped redefine the concept of the \u201cpower trio\u201d with his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=7B9bj-_Bauo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">feisty and theatrical<\/a> live performances. Mitchell\u2019s playing on albums like <em>Are You Experienced <\/em>and <em>Electric Ladyland<\/em> allowed many drummers to imagine a role for the instrument beyond basic timekeeping.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"keith-moon-the-who\">Keith Moon <em>(The Who)<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"getty embed image\" style=\"background-color:#fff;display:inline-block;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#a7a7a7;font-size:11px;width:100%;max-width:594px;\">\n<div style=\"padding:0;margin:0;text-align:left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.ca\/detail\/76503432\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#a7a7a7;text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal !important;border:none;display:inline-block;\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow:hidden;position:relative;height:0;padding:67.676765% 0 0 0;width:100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/embed.gettyimages.com\/embed\/76503432?et=qmi_npLzQdNP8LekQ3GArw&amp;tld=ca&amp;sig=VzKOnDLragEpjhC5Kc2TXO-4q2PSpXLG9AHo87eaF-c=&amp;caption=true&amp;ver=1\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"594\" height=\"402\" style=\"display:inline-block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;margin:0;\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s another bit of alphabetical awesomeness that Moon follows Mitchell, since their playing styles were quite similar. Moon\u2019s fiery fills and limitless energy provided the backbone for hits like \u201cBaba O&#8217;Riley\u201d and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tL7uVSRnOms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">\u201cPinball Wizard.\u201d<\/a>&nbsp; He was also known for his wacky and unpredictable stage antics, which included kicking over his drum set and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=gu42_-Dp4Tw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">putting gunpowder in his bass drum<\/a> (which as this video shows, <em>maybe<\/em> wasn\u2019t such a good idea). Critics from his era often called him \u201cthe best drummer in rock.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ian-paice-deep-purple\">Ian Paice<em> (Deep Purple)<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"getty embed image\" style=\"background-color:#fff;display:inline-block;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#a7a7a7;font-size:11px;width:100%;max-width:594px;\">\n<div style=\"padding:0;margin:0;text-align:left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.ca\/detail\/649303482\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#a7a7a7;text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal !important;border:none;display:inline-block;\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow:hidden;position:relative;height:0;padding:66.32997% 0 0 0;width:100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/embed.gettyimages.com\/embed\/649303482?et=9d5zPUBGTatBUApgG-y4Yw&amp;tld=ca&amp;sig=GTV2zwn39XdJNZUEWrlW2lT_BOQmkwH7JCzzi5TS_88=&amp;caption=true&amp;ver=1\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"594\" height=\"394\" style=\"display:inline-block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;margin:0;\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>His seemingly <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/7cMHuuIayIA?t=129\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">effortless mastery<\/a> on hits like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=auCCoDtfl7A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">\u201cSmoke on the Water\u201d<\/a> made him a worthy idol for drummers worldwide. As the only original member of Deep Purple since its inception in 1968, he has played on over 60 of the band\u2019s studio and live recordings. He also spent three years playing in Whitesnake when Deep Purple briefly disbanded in the late \u201870s\/early \u201880s. A true legend.<strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"neil-peart-rush\">Neil Peart <em>(Rush)<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"getty embed image\" style=\"background-color:#fff;display:inline-block;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#a7a7a7;font-size:11px;width:100%;max-width:594px;\">\n<div style=\"padding:0;margin:0;text-align:left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.ca\/detail\/81050583\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#a7a7a7;text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal !important;border:none;display:inline-block;\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow:hidden;position:relative;height:0;padding:73.40067% 0 0 0;width:100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/embed.gettyimages.com\/embed\/81050583?et=tc2aLOpMRFdwn-wb9hYqmQ&amp;tld=ca&amp;sig=sElUAbunYbDZuvfu9DotH5hIyYt0TqStvIXmlNGR0WY=&amp;caption=true&amp;ver=1\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"594\" height=\"436\" style=\"display:inline-block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;margin:0;\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any list of the best drummers in rock begins with Neil, and his influence on future generations can&#8217;t be overstated. His technical precision, intense devotion to his craft and endless creativity helped make Rush into a supergroup with legions of devoted followers. He also wrote nearly all of the band\u2019s lyrics (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-Wab-wgsjOE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Tom Sawyer<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kyhW2v0NDM0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Closer to the Heart<\/a>, and the list goes on). It comes as no surprise that Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson didn&#8217;t plan to continue the band after Neil\u2019s passing. It wouldn\u2019t be the same without him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"jeff-porcaro-toto\">Jeff Porcaro <em>(Toto)<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"getty embed image\" style=\"background-color:#fff;display:inline-block;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#a7a7a7;font-size:11px;width:100%;max-width:594px;\">\n<div style=\"padding:0;margin:0;text-align:left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.ca\/detail\/543328943\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#a7a7a7;text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal !important;border:none;display:inline-block;\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow:hidden;position:relative;height:0;padding:65.65657% 0 0 0;width:100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/embed.gettyimages.com\/embed\/543328943?et=ViQeJcGVQAhCFIx0hQTk8g&amp;tld=ca&amp;sig=F8Xppw-PMadLKvX-wnTlb0ccVHwGFJkfcTc66ryLW_g=&amp;caption=true&amp;ver=1\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"594\" height=\"390\" style=\"display:inline-block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;margin:0;\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a legendary session drummer on hundreds of albums, he first gained attention for playing on the Steely Dan record <em>Katy Lied. <\/em>He later joined Toto for 8 studio albums and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NMI81yIlT0Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">his half-time shuffle<\/a> on their hit \u201cRosanna\u201d stands the test of time as one of the world\u2019s most famous drum grooves. He also played on 4 tracks from Michael Jackson\u2019s <em>Thriller<\/em> and left a massive musical footprint on rock and pop music from the late \u201870s through the early \u201990s.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"phil-rudd-ac-dc\">Phil Rudd <em>(AC\/DC)<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"getty embed image\" style=\"background-color:#fff;display:inline-block;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#a7a7a7;font-size:11px;width:100%;max-width:594px;\">\n<div style=\"padding:0;margin:0;text-align:left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.ca\/detail\/83566256\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#a7a7a7;text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal !important;border:none;display:inline-block;\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow:hidden;position:relative;height:0;padding:66.66667% 0 0 0;width:100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/embed.gettyimages.com\/embed\/83566256?et=mU-GlFyhTMt-ei4thOWL_w&amp;tld=ca&amp;sig=026WJubduezjKjx0X5gzMe-O6S6Bwy6KmL8vVs4AhIs=&amp;caption=true&amp;ver=1\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"594\" height=\"396\" style=\"display:inline-block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;margin:0;\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He had a special knack for playing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hiD7XHriuso\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">simple beats<\/a> with deep groove, conviction, and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pAgnJDJN4VA&amp;t=66s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">massive, thumping drum tone<\/a>. Phil was the engine that powered some of the most famous rock hits of all time on<a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/ac-dc-drum-transcriptions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <em>Back in Black <\/em>and <em>Highway to Hell<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em> During one of the periods when he left the band, his bandmates remarked that while the other drummers they had were great, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/how-to-cover-acdc-on-drums\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AC\/DC lacked a certain \u201cgroove\u201d<\/a> when Rudd was not behind the kit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"michael-shrieve-santana\">Michael Shrieve <em>(Santana)<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"getty embed image\" style=\"background-color:#fff;display:inline-block;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#a7a7a7;font-size:11px;width:100%;max-width:594px;\">\n<div style=\"padding:0;margin:0;text-align:left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.ca\/detail\/1262748702\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#a7a7a7;text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal !important;border:none;display:inline-block;\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow:hidden;position:relative;height:0;padding:71.38047% 0 0 0;width:100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/embed.gettyimages.com\/embed\/1262748702?et=93N38fOcQ4hsy3bAczk5NA&amp;tld=ca&amp;sig=nuHeYhktbiUNrFDcb6RfSHhDTKcaec4G6zqzFFTMW0s=&amp;caption=true&amp;ver=1\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"594\" height=\"424\" style=\"display:inline-block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;margin:0;\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not familiar with Shrieve? We bet you\u2019re familiar with his playing that powered Santana\u2019s first eight albums, helping to launch the band to crossover stardom. He also has an impressive resume as a session player which includes The Rolling Stones, George Harrison, Pete Townsend and Andy Summers. At age 20, he was the youngest person to perform at Woodstock and his \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/xBG6IaSQCpU?t=189\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">electrifying\u201d<\/a> drum solo was one the festival\u2019s most enduring memories (although he thinks <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=of15VjjN-mw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">this one<\/a> was better). We think they\u2019re all amazing, and his stellar playing and deep impact on his peers secures his place as one of the all-time greats of rock \u2018n roll drumming.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ringo-starr-the-beatles\">Ringo Starr <em>(The Beatles)<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"getty embed image\" style=\"background-color:#fff;display:inline-block;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#a7a7a7;font-size:11px;width:100%;max-width:594px;\">\n<div style=\"padding:0;margin:0;text-align:left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.ca\/detail\/107425280\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#a7a7a7;text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal !important;border:none;display:inline-block;\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow:hidden;position:relative;height:0;padding:73.06397% 0 0 0;width:100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/embed.gettyimages.com\/embed\/107425280?et=W7r6fLXQQytrFybrpTn1zQ&amp;tld=ca&amp;sig=f6hDXG1_yNTOmwS-vfGh1hmrY8_SlW4EaMgffYcZQZA=&amp;caption=true&amp;ver=1\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"594\" height=\"434\" style=\"display:inline-block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;margin:0;\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While some might consider him a pop drummer, we couldn&#8217;t put this list together without Ringo &#8211; but not just because he\u2019s arguably the most famous drummer ever. His creativity, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=58Amodaf-g8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">musicality<\/a>, and ability to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uSM5MpKSnqE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">come up with parts<\/a> that complemented and enhanced the genius of his bandmates\u2019 songwriting is his most special gift. He knew his role in The Beatles and filled it perfectly, inspiring countless kids to beg their parents for a drum set and pair of <a href=\"https:\/\/nostalgiacentral.com\/pop-culture\/fashion\/beatle-boots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Beatle boots<\/a> (we need some of these at Drumeo HQ!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"roger-taylor-queen\">Roger Taylor <em>(Queen)<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"getty embed image\" style=\"background-color:#fff;display:inline-block;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#a7a7a7;font-size:11px;width:100%;max-width:594px;\">\n<div style=\"padding:0;margin:0;text-align:left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.ca\/detail\/1165076475\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#a7a7a7;text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal !important;border:none;display:inline-block;\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow:hidden;position:relative;height:0;padding:74.410774% 0 0 0;width:100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/embed.gettyimages.com\/embed\/1165076475?et=FfbCJVPpTGxoiBIZvEhg8g&amp;tld=ca&amp;sig=ydfTwXfrd4R0mDbjTT083ywzVRV9zG5qukpEvAGWCSc=&amp;caption=true&amp;ver=1\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"594\" height=\"442\" style=\"display:inline-block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;margin:0;\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Queen revolutionized rock \u2018n roll, and Taylor laid down the grooves for stadium bangers like \u201cWe Will Rock You,\u201d \u201cAnother One Bites the Dust\u201d and \u201cBohemian Rhapsody.\u201d His powerful yet sensitive playing matched the band\u2019s operatic rock sound and he also sang some pretty crazy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=TyZmrSNoz0E\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">falsetto backup parts<\/a>. Queen\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=vbvyNnw8Qjg\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Live Aid<\/em><\/a> performance in 1985 drew almost 2 billion TV viewers, and Taylor was the engine driving their unique sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"alex-van-halen-van-halen\">Alex Van Halen <em>(Van Halen)<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"getty embed image\" style=\"background-color:#fff;display:inline-block;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#a7a7a7;font-size:11px;width:100%;max-width:594px;\">\n<div style=\"padding:0;margin:0;text-align:left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.ca\/detail\/1279042632\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#a7a7a7;text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal !important;border:none;display:inline-block;\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow:hidden;position:relative;height:0;padding:67.508415% 0 0 0;width:100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/embed.gettyimages.com\/embed\/1279042632?et=rwNTqYg5T954H6CyadtBoQ&amp;tld=ca&amp;sig=4p_TrVSObAHW6XjgLGOAvX9j6ngz2yVHARqhRJY5PNw=&amp;caption=true&amp;ver=1\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"594\" height=\"401\" style=\"display:inline-block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;margin:0;\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a founding member of one of rock\u2019s most significant bands, Alex Van Halen laid the smack down for many of the hard rock anthems of the \u201880s. The band had thirteen #1 hits and sold over 75 million albums on the path to rock immortality. His legendary double bass drum groove on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=PzEWdI7PWfk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">\u201cHot for Teacher\u201d<\/a> is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/the-20-most-recognizable-drum-beats-of-all-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">most recognizable and influential drum parts ever<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"meg-white-the-white-stripes\">Meg White <em>(The White Stripes)<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"getty embed image\" style=\"background-color:#fff;display:inline-block;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#a7a7a7;font-size:11px;width:100%;max-width:594px;\">\n<div style=\"padding:0;margin:0;text-align:left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.ca\/detail\/109802237\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#a7a7a7;text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal !important;border:none;display:inline-block;\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow:hidden;position:relative;height:0;padding:66.835014% 0 0 0;width:100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/embed.gettyimages.com\/embed\/109802237?et=sBrrClqgRypI52QxlgzFIQ&amp;tld=ca&amp;sig=fGSYTDIIjv-pI1vIyjOWjiMXooCbkE-_vNDwkjkLTmw=&amp;caption=true&amp;ver=1\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"594\" height=\"397\" style=\"display:inline-block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;margin:0;\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The White Stripes took the music scene by storm in the late \u201890s\/early 2000s, and Meg White&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_g0KkSEnj2E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">minimalist approach<\/a> fit perfectly with Jack White\u2019s songwriting style. The band wouldn&#8217;t have sounded the same without her. She&#8217;s also one of the most famous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/quick-guide-to-female-drummers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">women rock drummers<\/a> of all time, with even non-drummers knowing her by name. Meg&#8217;s time in the spotlight inspired many young girls to pick up the instrument and changed the music industry forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>There you have it &#8211; our top 20. While there are many more incredible players we wanted to include, this list offers a fun snapshot of the history of rock drumming. These drummers influenced many through their music, their personalities, and the famous bands they played in. Let us know who we left out &#8211; and rock on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to learn to play some of these drummers&#8217; songs, get the free sheet music and handy playback tools for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/40-songs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">40 of the most popular songs for drummers here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe class=\"email-form-include-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/weeklyemail\" frameborder=\"none\"><\/iframe><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These 20 drummers are some of the most influential and memorable in rock. 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