Here’s a list of the drummers in the video, along with what band(s) they played in ⤵️
1. John Bonham - Led Zeppelin
2. Neil Peart - Rush
3. Keith Moon - The Who
4. Ginger Baker - Cream
5. Dave Grohl - Nirvana
6. Ian Paice - Deep Purple
7. Bill Ward - Black Sabbath
8. Stewart Copeland - The Police
9. Mitch Mitchell - The Jimi Hendrix Experience
10. Ringo Starr - The Beatles
11. Phil Collins - Genesis
12. Roger Taylor - Queen
13. Danny Carey - Tool
14. Bill Bruford - Yes, King Crimson
15. Chad Smith - Red Hot Chili Peppers
16. Mike Portnoy - Dream Theater
17. Charlie Watts - The Rolling Stones
18. Matt Cameron - Soundgarden, Pearl Jam
19. Nicko McBrain - Iron Maiden
20. Nick Mason - Pink Floyd
21. Alex Van Halen - Van Halen
22. Steve Gadd - Session musician
23. Dave Lombardo - Slayer
24. Gene Hoglan - Dark Angel
25. Cozy Powell - The Jeff Beck Group, Rainbow
26. Carl Palmer - ELP, Asia
27. Tommy Lee - Mötley Crüe
28. Levon Helm - The Band
29. Jeff Porcaro - Toto, session musician
30. Travis Barker - Blink-182
31. Karen Carpenter - The Carpenters
32. Vinnie Colaiuta - Session musician
33. Taylor Hawkins - Foo Fighters
34. Vinnie Paul - Pantera
35. Mick Fleetwood - Fleetwood Mac
36. Alan White - Yes
37. John Densmore - The Doors
38. Terry Bozzio - Missing Persons, Frank Zappa
39. The Rev - Avenged Sevenfold
40. Clive Burr - Iron Maiden
41. Tré Cool - Green Day
42. Mike Mangini - Dream Theater
43. Steve Smith - Journey
44. Jimmy Chamberlin - The Smashing Pumpkins
45. Carter Beauford - Dave Matthews Band
46. Jim Keltner - Session musician
47. Danny Seraphine - Chicago
48. Gavin Harrison - Porcupine Tree
49. Larry Mullen Jr. - U2
50. Phil Rudd - AC/DC
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The kings of blocking (AC/DC) strike again, so that’s why there’s no audio for Phil Rudd’s section.
Ok What song was it anyway
@@LeoDreweryMusic Let Me Put My Love Into You
@@TheManInMeOfficial oh yes that's a great one
Yea your right @
All great drummers- have to add Dino Danelli- looked like his drum set was a beginners set, but if you listen to any Rascals (or Young Rascals), he had a tremendous driving ability, and was a magician with the sticks! R.I.P. Dino
Dave Grohl above Ian Paice looks like a joke
The list is a joke
I'd say that the list is basically a popularity contest. Deep Purple only have like two or three songs most people can name, Grohl has been in two of the most famous rock bands ever (and I'm not even a Foo Fighters fan -- I do adore Nirvana, though). Not saying you're wrong or anything of that sort, just pointing out that these kinds of lists tend to be more commercially oriented.
@@JeffScottKing I doubt because, for example, Tre Cool is more popular than Bill Bruford, but Bill is 25 positions higher (also technically Bruford is much stronger), so I don't really know, by which criteria this list has been made
@@feangerbort8864 eh, fair enough -- Green Day is objectively more popular than King Crimson (who's better is debatable; I vastly prefer Green Day myself, but I can understand why someone would strongly disagree with me). I guess it's not quite as simple as I originally thought.
@@JeffScottKing Let me recommend you to listen to some KC stuff: Red album (especially Starless, IMO one of the best songs ever), Discipline and Beat. Maybe you'll like some of these
Tommy Aldridge not on a greatest rock drummers list is criminal.
Totally! Him and Micky Dee have to be on this list.
Yeah, I figured Tommy would be in the top 5
Tommy Aldridge was an amazing drummer for OZZY … well these idiots never saw OZZY in 1980,81 or 1983 etc. these critics never were born. It’s bias!
List is a joke, No Tommy Aldridge, Tommy Lee sucks. I think Peter Criss should be at least 50. Neil Peart should be #1.
We may not all agree on the order but you have to admit that is a fine list of great drummers, but there is one glaring omission.....where's Animal from the Muppets?
He’s number 0
What about john Hisseman
He's a cross between Bonham and Moon so he's #3 and #1 😂
They had him at #3 aka keith moon the loon!😂
That's Keith Moon on drugs. So, um, Keith Moon.
Tommy Aldridge not being on this list is just nuts, Dave grohl being rated that highly is nuts, Travis Barker being on there at all is nuts. But at least you didn't list Lars Ulrich they did get that right.
Lars is a good drummer, he writes great drum parts and is one of the most influential drummers ever
@@jeestudent103 he is a efficient drummer for that band. In the top 50 ever by no means. And pretty much all drummers write their own drum parts.
Tom Aldridge not being in the top ten is nuts. Dave G and Tommy L and a few others don't belong on the list.
Agreed!!! I can't believe that Tommy Aldridge didn't make this list 😢 he should definitely be in the top 5 ....
What about Tommy Aldridge & Albert Bouchard??
Karen Carpenter had so technical drumming skills but sadly obscured by her another talent, the voice
True, the same thing sorta happened to Phil Collins. Many people didn’t know he played drums😤
Maravilhosa tanto na bateria como na voz
So true
Caren Carpenter was Amazing she had real Groove 💜💛❤️🧡💜💛❤️🌞🌜🌟🌎🙏🌸🌼🌳🌴☺️
Karen was no doubt a very good drummer, but as a singer she was a goddess whose voice will still get under your skin many years from now.
Sorry, you forgot Simon Phillips. He is a great drummer in 80s after Ian Paice and Cozy Powell.
Peart. Hands down. Longevity, speed, power, technique, technical ability, timing, limb independence, multi genre, percussion, dedication…..list goes on. He should be #1 on every list.
Where’s Michael. Shrieve of Santana 😮
That man should be in the top Five.
I Thought exactly the same
I was sure I'd see him at least in the top 20.
Just seeing his performance at Woodstock alone he deserves a place on this list!!!
Carl Palmer at 26 is a CRIME
Carl Palmer is easily on the same level as Neil Peart. They are both above John Bonham as far as I am concerned.
Tony Bozzio and Carl Parmer are ùnderated in this
@@davidsurf930 no kidding and david grolh and travis barker
Amen
Should be at least joint No.1... all the drummers above him would have shit their pants if they watched him perform
jeff porcaro should be higher and dave grohl should be lower
Porcaro and Colaiuta should be much much higher.
No Carmine Appice?
The Appice brothers.
Carmine was awesome with Black Sabbath and Dio. Again they did this with guitar and now drums. They should get their heads checked out first before coming out with misplaced list.
Also, Vanilla Fudge. Loved that band!
@@charleskletter8974U Vinny, the younger brother
Agreed!
This could be called « list of 50 rock drummers I know in any particular order, except for the top 5 where I decided to follow the trend »
I’d like to add #51 : Mick Tucker - Sweet. I’ve always liked his stunning skills.
Mick Tucker was one of the finest drummers in rock!!! Just listen to the song "Cockroach" for starters!!!
@@user-ko8qb4rg1m : Brilliant drumming!!! ”No you don’t” is another good example. Especially live in that german tv show that someone have posted here on youtube.
No Lars. Valid list
Mick Tucker
Where's Mick Tucker from Sweet
Jeff porcaro must be top 5
I agree.
AGREED! I think Karen Carpenter should be higher as well….. And not a mention of The Wrecking Crew’s great Hal Blaine at all, is just mind blowing to me!! Tommy Lee & Dave Grohl are waaaaaay over ranked!
Facts!!!
Jeff Porcaro and Steve Gadd should be top 5 at least! And no Simon Phillips? Wow
I say my favorite drummers are Neil peart, John bonham, steward Copeland and Keith moon
Bill bruford was awesome. Should be much higher
Where's Animal??? 😂😂❤😂😂
Lol
#3. It turns out that "Animal's" spirit animal is a human being...
Where’s Michael Giles of King Crimson?
Always overshadowed, sadly
Also Barriemore Barlow from Jethro Tull and John Weathers from Gentle Giant.
He was on 1 album
@@superslayerguy he was also in McDonald and Giles 😊
@@superslayerguy 2, in the court of crimson king and in the wake of poseidon
Saw a lot of missings: Simon Phillips Eloy Casagrande Igor Cavalera Travis Scott Dave Holland Bernard Purdie Dave Weckl Lee Kerslake Randy Castillo Aynsley Dunbar Tommy Aldridge Carmine Appice Vinny Appice Abe Cunningham Mario Duplantier Inferno Dominator Etc, etc, maybe for another 50!
+ Scott Travis, Steve Asheim, Nick Barker, Hellhammer, John Longstreth, Donald Tardy, and others..😉
+Ray Lousier from Korn, Abe Cannington from Deftones
@@pearlvision7156 I mentioned Abe! 😁
@@Dumb_Drummer Richard Christy and Sean Reinert
Les binks😉Alan Moore
Guarantee you that Phil Rudd, Charlie Watts, and John Bonham set more drummers asses on fire - dreaming and practicing and playing in a band, than all other 47 drummers put together.
Totally true.
What's Ringo Starr doing on the list
@@alannash3274 - Living in your head.
I'd throw in Budgie, Jaki Liebezeit, and Topper Headon
Finally someone giving Jaki Liebezeit the respect he deserves. One of the best drummers to ever live
Charlie Watts over Alex Van Halen? That's not even slightly believable..
Never pay attention to any of These content creators very full of OPINIONATED BS
Charlie Watts was an atrocious drummer, and so boring. He could just about keep time. Having him on this list is like saying Richards or Wood are better than Vai or Malmsteen. Nuts.
@@brianparker8352He was jazz influenced which is more technical than r&r and is considered boring by a certain contingent.
Ringo>Bill Bruford? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Any top drummers list that doesn’t include Barriemore Barlow , really isn’t a list
Or Clive Bunker for that matter.
@@user-lt9py2pu6u Clive bunker was very good and not mentioned enough
Absolutely right. Even Bonham praised him
Exactly, one of the most innovative drummers of his time.
Exatamente
I'm happy to see Carter Beauford getting recognition at 45. Great drummer, regardless of what you think of the DMB's music.
not a DMB fan, but i Love carter's drumming. wasted on that band if you ask me.
@@itachileesan I humbly beg to differ. I really like Dave Matthews Band, and Crash is one of my favorite albums of the '90s. But then again, that's just me.
Carter should be in top 5
As a drummer myself this list is full of mistakes. Joey Jordison not being on here is a crime. People may hate him but Lars Ulrich should also be on here
Lars in his prime, sure... now not anymore though
I fully agree with that. While I'm not a big fan of slipknot, Joey Jordison's drumming is INSANITY, and lars definitely does deserve recognition
I 100% agree, Joey was a beast and is one of my biggest inspirations, he’s the whole reason I bought a double kick.
also when you seem ringo starr over danny carey and mike portnoy
John Dolmayan
Phil Ehart(Kansas) belongs on this list
People who know drums and percussion would never rank Bill Bruford so poorly and not have Barriemore Barlow off it. And ranking Tommy Lee ahead of the likes of Mike Mangini😂🤣 good one
How is Clem Burke not on this list?
The fuck do you mean Gavin Harrison at #48?!?
Where's Barriemore Barlow?
Phil Ehart not on the list? Wow!!! Huge huge oversight! Completely discredits this list.
Bruford should be higher, he’s way more technically skilled than most of the people in the top 10
I'm sorry, i gotta go with Neil at #1. John would be #2. Alex VH should be higher along with Ian Paice. Definitely above Grohl. My opinion. Great list 👌 👍
ANIMAL...Who else can catch fire and play drums at the same time 😁
Ian Paice should be number 2 in this list! And where is Mick Tucker???
No Phil Ehart? (Kansas)
RIP BTW. But yes Ehart !
No need for the RIP, I saw Kansas on Saturday and they said Phil is doing fine.
simon Phillips💪
Have to be honest when it got to top 10 and I hadn’t seen Grohl yet I thought ‘he’s too good not to be on this list but he can’t be this high up’
I just started laughing at the inclusion of Tommy Lee
Lmao
@@epsilon6516 why ? He‘s among the best drummers of all time. Very unique in style and he helped shape the sound of an iconic band.
@@herbtube7824 he’s good, he’s just not top 50 good
Where is Mick Tucker
Mick Tucker was a terror behind the kit!! He should definitely be in the top 5!!
My thoughts exactly 👍
There were some important drummers missing from this list.
Where is Omar Hakim?
Is he a rock drummer though? Great jazz drummer with some cross-over into rock. Otherwise, you're right. He would be in the top 20 if he qualified in this category.
@@pcoleman1971is vinnie c a rock drummer? steve gadd? ginger baker always said cream were a jazz trio. and no dave weckl? these lists are always subjective, sometimes just a list of "drummers/guitarists/bassists/whatever that i like this week".
How about The Bear himself, the late great Lee Kerslake from Uriah Heep?
No Kenny Aronoff?
Looking for Thin Lizzy's Brian Downey
He's in my top five. This list is a joke
Downey
@@laurencelevene4333 thank you, I didn't proofread!
Absolutely. 72 and can still Absolutely ROCK IT behind the kit. A pure legend.
Michael Giles of King Crimson should be here, the drums on Pictures of a City, Groon, of course 21st Century Schizoid Man, he has some chops that sadly get overlooked sometimes
You forgot Rick Allen of Def Leppard.
Even when he had 2 arms he wasn't top 50
Nick mason is so underrated
One of the most undertated of All time
Good drummer but not great.
He is a middle level drummer, not great
@@pearlvision7156 better then Ringo
@@SomeNiceChips Agreed
Corky Lang of Mountain should be on this list
Nicko mcbrain, Clive burr and the rev criminally underrated
John Bonham was doing his iconic stuff at just age 20. Let that sink in.
John Bonham ❤🥁
Want another shot, john??
Bonzo was doing his iconic stuff already at just age 20.
He's overrated
@@TheSamsdad25 You're an ignoramus.
@@lyndoncmp5751yeah iconic repetitive drumming he's very overrated
Where is Tommy Aldrige and Mikky Dee?
Mikky Dee is monster of rock drumming 👍
Thank you for putting Phil Rudd on this list
Great video, I'm amazed !
Carmine Appice needs to be on the list.
Can I please mention Ainsley Dunbar and Carmine Appice
Where’s Topper Headon??? He was unbelievable
Stephen morris from joy division?
Underrated !
Timing and stamina is fantastic.
Can we get a moment of silence for Mick Shrimpton
John “Stumpy” Pepys (1964-1966) Died in a bizarre gardening accident, that the authorities said was “best left unsolved.” Eric “Stumpy Joe” Childs (1966-1967) Choked on vomit of unknown origin, perhaps but not necessarily his own, because “you can’t really dust for vomit.” Peter “James” Bond (1967-1977) Spontaneously combusted on stage during a jazz festival on the Isle of Lucy. Mick Shrimpton (1977-1982) Exploded onstage. Joe “Mama” Besser (1982) Claimed he “couldn’t take this 4/4 shit”; according to an MTV interview with Spinal Tap in November 1991, he disappeared along with the equipment during their Japanese tour. He is either dead or playing jazz. Richard “Ric” Shrimpton (1982-1999) Allegedly sold his dialysis machine for drugs; presumed dead. Sammy “Stumpy” Bateman (1999-2001) Died trying to jump over a tank full of sharks while on a tricycle in a freak show. Scott “Skippy” Scuffleton (2001-2007) Fate unknown. Chris “Poppa” Cadeau (2007-2008) Eaten by his pet python Cleopatra. Plus 9 other drummers at various times (Probably between 1970 and 1981) all of whom are dead
And not one made the list. Shocking.
Simon Phillips?
So many to choose from. John Panozzo from Styx was underrated IMHO
Ginger Baker is so good. I've been listening to some early 60's British blues and rock lately and he was just on an entirely different level from everyone else in the scene already by 1962 (his work with Alexis Korner). I understand why Bonham and Peart and Moon are above him, but he's probably my favorite of them all.
Tommy Aldridge....Scott Rockefield...Gregg Bisonette....Carmine Appiece
Where is bev bevan? Amazingly talented drummer for elo and also played for black sabbath.
Travis Parker ahead of Vinnie Colauita fucked up the whole lost. 😂
Thx for putting John Densmore he is so underrated
You got the top 3 right, just in the wrong order
Agreed, Neil towers above them all.
Keith Moon #1
Chad Smith ❤
I’m just happy that Metal was well represented. I could argue rankings but beauty is in the ear of the beholder.
I've been drumming since 1967 with Danny and Ian as mentors. I don't totally agree with the top pick order but us musicians are in a world of our own and inspiration is personal.
How could you leave off Topper Headon of The Clash?
Very underrated drummer definitely deserved a spot
because Clash it´s a shit !
@@ricardomoraesbressan243 "it's a shit?" at least learn the English language before making yourself look like a complete idiot.
@@ricardomoraesbressan243Like your grammar!
Well said Topper can play any style and was way ahead of his time.
Dave Lombardo at 23?
Should be top 5
All in all a good list! I personally would have changed a couple. But you nailed the #1!!! God bless John Henry Bohnam!!
This is more like a popularity list then a actual talent list
Mick Tucker 🎉 The Sweet.
Phil Collins, Ian Paice, Ringo Starr, Roger Taylor, Keith Moon
Moody Blues Graeme Edge, inventor of the electronic drum kit
I Didn’t know about that, but he is underrated
@@cybo56 as was the rest of the group the bassist is considered one of the 10 most influential bass players on the planet. the keyboard player introduced the mellotron to the Beatles, Sgt Peppers and lead singer/guitarist was voted most recognizable voices in music and for sometime after the Beatles broke up, the Moodies were the most popular band in the world
the ranking is shite(Neil Peart is nr.1)….. and where the hell is Carmine Appice ????? one of the most influential drummers in history didn’t make your Top 50 ?????
Karen Carpenter Dude.. opinion sminions..Alex Van Halen is my favorite..and very underrated Peter Criss
No tico Torres from Bon Jovi. He is underrated
Good list, though was hoping to see Sean Kinney or Billy Cobham somewhere on it
Top 2 are backwards….. I understand the love of Bonham, but come on Peart can do things Bonham can’t even imagine. For me Neil Peart is the greatest drummer that has ever lived….. Full Stop.
Bonham can do things Peart can’t do, Bonham didn’t need 30 drum pieces, to get his amazing playing done.
Great list all terrific drummers. Nailed the top 5 for sure. Ringo was iconic and belongs on the list but perhaps somewhere in the mid-40s…
Nice to see Danny Seraphine on the list.
There was that dude from Spinal Tap But he blew up
Stumpy Joe. Great drummer!
@@cattlejax Yeah! Stumpy Joe! I'd forgotten his name😂
Who made this "list"? It's pretty bad.
Carl Palmer at 26 and Gavin Harrison at the wooden spoon end - on what planet are these two lower than Ringo Starr??
Those drummers are legendary.
Jaki Liebezeit: Am I a joke to you?
Unsung hero
It would be much better if you also indicated the name of the group the musicians belong to.
Not the same list but may help...
@@Beethoven5th I don't understand what you meant by 'not the same list'. What I meant was the owner of the channel may easily add (Group name) next to the name of musician. e.g. Dave Grohl (Nirvana).
You’re right, I added a list in the description with this info.
@@TheManInMeOfficial Oh. Thank you~! Hopefully you can consider adding the band infor in the video in the future as many people do not remember the musicians' names but they do the name of bands~.
I think that’s a fair assessment. I didn’t include the band names for the top singers or guitarists video, but drummer’s names often aren’t as well known comparatively.
Bill Kreutzmann, Aynsley Dunbar, Billy Cobham, Terry Williams, Frank Beard, Michael Shrieve, Carmín Appice…just to name a few
Very interesting and loved them all but would like to know WHO compiled the list and WHAT was the criteria? Technical ability? Personality? Contribution to drumming / music ? simon ,scuzzbuckets.
1. Neil Peart No doubt No debate
God weekend og god video 😊
I’m glad toot his own horn Ginger Baker, was as high up as he’d think he should be.