100 Greatest Drummers Nomination Results

[PinkFreud]

Ok, the votes are done being counted. The votes were kind of spread out, to my surprise, so the number of votes were a lot lower than I expected. Nevertheless, here they are. I'm a tad disappointed about some who got in and some who were left off but I guess I'll take it out on the mediocre ones in their write-ups.:thumb:

1. Neil Peart – 94 (Rush)
2. John Bonham – 91 (Led Zeppelin)
3. Mike Portnoy – 84 (Dream Theater, Liquid Tension Experiment, O.S.I.)
4. Danny Carey – 82 (Tool)
5. Keith Moon – 65 (The Who)
6. Dave Lombardo – 62 (Slayer)
7. Nicko McBrain – 53 (Iron Maiden)
8. Bill Ward – 53 (Black Sabbath)
9. Martin Lopez – 52 (Opeth)
10. Ginger Baker – 51 (Cream, Blind Faith)
11. Mitch Mitchell – 45 (Jimi Hendrix Experience)
12. Ian Paice – 45 (Deep Purple)
13. Hellhammer – 44 (Arcturus, Age Of Silence, Mayhem, Winds, etc.)
14. Thomas Haake – 44 (Meshuggah)
15. Vinnie Paul – 42 (Pantera, Damage Plan)
16. Gene Hoglan – 40 (Death, Strapping Young Lad)
17. Bill Bruford – 37 (Yes, King Crimson, Gordian Knot, Earthworks, etc.)
18. Chad Smith – 36 (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
19. Tim Alexander – 35 (Primus, Attention Deficit)
20. Dave Grohl – 35 (Nirvana, Queens of The Stone Age)
21. Terry Bozzio – 33 (Frank Zappa, Jeff Beck, Fantomas, Missing Persons, etc.)
22. Flo Mournier – 33 (Cryptopsy)
23. Joey Jordison – 33 (Slipknot, Roadrunner United)
24. Jon Theodore – 29 (The Mars Volta)
25. Josh Freese – 27 (A Perfect Circle, The Vandals, session)
26. Sean Reinert – 27 (Cynic, Gordian Knot, Death)
27. Brad Wilk – 27 (Rage Against The Machine, Audioslave)
28. Stewart Copeland – 26 (The Police, Oysterhead)
29. Nick Mason – 24 (Pink Floyd)
30. Brann Dailor – 22 (Mastodon)
31. George Kollias – 22 (Nile)
32. John Dolmayan – 21 (System Of A Down)
33. Nick Menza – 20 (Megadeth)
34. Carl Palmer – 20 (Emerson, Lake, and Palmer)
35. Alex Van Halen – 19 (Van Halen)
36. Richard Christy – 19 (Death, Iced Earth)
37. Gavin Harrison – 18 (Porcupine Tree)
38. Richard "Ringo Starr" Starkey – 18 (The Beatles)
39. Jimmy Chamberlin – 17 (Smashing Pumpkins, Jimmy Chamberlin Complex)
40. Phil Collins – 17 (Genesis)
41. Chris Pennie – 16 (Dillinger Escape Plan)
42. Matt Cameron – 16 (Soundgarden, Pearl Jam)
43. Lars Ulrich – 15 (Metallica)
44. Carter Beauford – 15 (Dave Matthews Band)
45. Steve Gadd – 14 (Paul Simon, Eric Clapton, Steely Dan, session)
46. Scott Travis – 14 (Racer X, Judas Priest)
47. Chris Adler – 14 (Lamb Of God)
48. The Rev – 13 (Avenged Sevenfold)
49. Jose Pasillas – 13 (Incubus)
50. Sean Kinney – 13 (Alice In Chains)
51. Mike Bordin – 13 (Faith No More)
52. Pete Sandoval – 13 (Morbid Angel)
53. Inferno – 12 (Behemoth)
54. Adrian Erlandsson – 12 (Cradle Of Filth, At The Gates)
55. Ray Herrera – 12 (Fear Factory)
56. Daniel Svensson – 11 (In Flames)
57. Jason Rullo – 11 (Symphony X)
58. Frost – 10 (Satyricon, 1349, Gorgoroth)
59. Clive Burr – 10 (Iron Maiden)
60. Travis Smith – 10 (Trivium)
61. Matt Sorum – 10 (Guns ‘n’ Roses, Velvet Revolver)
62. Nick Barker – 10 (Cradle Of Filth, Dimmu Borgir, Old Man’s Child)
63. Brian “Brain” Mantia – 10 (Praxis, Tom Waits, Guns ‘n’ Roses, etc.)
64. Dave Mackintosh – 9 (Dragonforce)
65. Hannes Grossman – 9 (Necrophagist)
66. Igor Cavalera – 9 (Sepultura)
67. Alan White – 9 (Yes, session)
68. Vinnie Colaiuta – 9 (Frank Zappa, Megadeth, Sting, session)
69. Charlie Watts – 9 (The Rolling Stones)
70. Billy Cobham – 8 (Mahavishnu Orchestra, Jack Bruce, John McLaughlin, etc.)
71. Tony Laureano – 8 (Dimmu Borgir, Nile, etc.)
72. Paul Bostaph – 8 (Slayer, Testament, etc.)
73. David Silveria – 8 (Korn)
74. Matt McDonough – 8 (Mudvayne)
75. Daniel Erlandsson – 8 (Arch Enemy)
76. Steve Flynn – 8 (Atheist)
77. John Densmore – 7 (The Doors)
78. Charlie Benante – 7 (Anthrax)
79. Cozy Powell – 7 (Jeff Beck, Rainbow, Black Sabbath)
80. Peter Criss – 6 (Kiss)
81. Jaska Raatikainen – 6 (Children Of Bodom)
82. Thomas Corn – 6 (Lykathea Flame)
83. Dave McClain – 6 (Machine Head)
84. Trym Torson – 6 (Emporer, Enslaved, Zyklon)
85. Bobby Jarzombek – 6 (Spastic Ink)
86. Virgil Donati – 6 (Planet X)
87. Frederik Andersson – 6 (Amon Amarth)
88. Bill Kreutzman – 6 (Grateful Dead)
89. Tommy Lee – 6 (Motley Crue)
90. Butch Trucks – 5 (The Allman Brothers Band)
91. Van Williams – 5 (Nevermore)
92. Thomen Stauch – 5 (Blind Guardian)
93. Matt Abts – 5 (Gov’t Mule)
94. Abe Cunningham – 5 (Deftones)
95. Danny Heifetz – 5 (Mr. Bungle, Secret Chiefs 3)
96. Roger Taylor – 5 (Queen)
97. Clive Bunker – 5 (Jethro Tull)
98. Dino Campanella – 5 (Dredg)
99. Jay Wynne – 5 (Circle Takes The Square)
100. Paul Mazurkiewicz – 5 (Cannibal Corpse)

Polls will begin as soon as I group them together. Tonight at the earliest and tomorrow night at the latest.

[Britney Diva]

Tommy made it! :-D

[Riva]

Good list overall, actually. The top 10 aren't too bad, really.

[Apocalypticon]

Good list, nice to see the Metallica fanboys didn't make Lars go to #1 with like a million votes.

[Lord Abortion]

3. Mike Portnoy – 84 (Dream Theater, Liquid Tension Experiment, O.S.I.)
7. Nicko McBrain – 53 (Iron Maiden)
100. Paul Mazurkiewicz – 5 (Cannibal Corpse)
92. Thomen Stauch – 5 (Blind Guardian)
64. Dave Mackintosh – 9 (Dragonforce)
59. Clive Burr – 10 (Iron Maiden)
54. Adrian Erlandsson – 12 (Cradle Of Filth, At The Gates)
52. Pete Sandoval – 13 (Morbid Angel)
13. Hellhammer – 44 (Arcturus, Age Of Silence, Mayhem, Winds, etc.)

My votes will be primarily for these people.
Question: Since Dave Mackintosh actually posts on here, would he be banned from voting for Himself?:p

[Jacaranda]

I like how Chad Smith gets in because he is in the Peppers while Stephen Perkins gets lefted out. Too bad Chad or 20 other people in the poll don't have the chops Stephen has.

Yay for Thomas Haake though!
Double yay for Charlie Watts and his unibrow!

I'm a tad disappointed about some who got in and some who were left off but I guess I'll take it out on the mediocre ones in their write-ups
You teach Chad Smith and Dave Grohl a lesson!

Oh I'm going to vote for Cozy Powell just because I like his name.
Yuck the Rev somehow got in. Disgusting.

[Shattered_Future]

Wooot, Stauch got in. Severely underrated drummer.

[Stormrider]

My votes will be primarily for these people.
Question: Since Dave Mackintosh actually posts on here, would he be banned from voting for Himself?:p

He does ? Whats his username ?

[PinkFreud]

To Apocalypticon: No, but the Grohl fanboys projected him to 20.

It's not absolutely awful but it's bad enough to make me lose a little faith in the voters. I would've liked Portnoy a tad lower and Lombardo a tad higher. Bruford, Alexander, Pennie, and Bozzio should've been higher.

Yeah, what's his name?

[Lord Abortion]

Personally, I'd have liked Portnoy a tad higher, but you can't argue with Neil Peart, the man is amazing.

Much as I don't like giving it out, his name is Dragondrummer, Jammie.

[Seafroggys]

finally this goes up...after like 3 months :lol:

I like the list myself....go Keith Moon! Or Mitch Mitchell! Or Ian Paice! Hell Ringo might make it!

[Aw3someman]

Holy crap i never knew that. That's freaking sweet. Good list overall btw

[Blue Collar Man]

Glad to see no Travis Barker.

[PinkFreud]

Hey. I just got the votes a week or two ago. Jacaranda and I made short work of it.

Reminds me though, I'll probably need some help with write-ups so if any of you feel like writing something short up with song recommendations and the like, go ahead.

Blue Collar Man, he actually had 5 votes too, I just didn't pick him for the last place.

[Stormrider]

Much as I don't like giving it out, his name is Dragondrummer, Jammie.

Oh ok.

George Kolias isnt there though. One I noticed who wasnt there...

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Lombardo FTW

Kollias is there Stormrider.

[Blue Collar Man]

^^^^^
Thanks. Much better choice of Paul Mazurkiewicz instead.

[Lord Abortion]

^^^^^
Thanks. Much better choice of Paul Mazurkiewicz instead.
/hugs

You know I love you, right?

[PinkFreud]

Oh ok.

George Kolias isnt there though. One I noticed who wasnt there...
Sure is. Number 38 I believe.

[Stormrider]

Lombardo FTW

Kollias is there Stormrider.

My mistake. Didnt see him :-/

[Lord Abortion]

My mistake. Didnt see him :-/
He sure is a great drummer though.
Best part of Nile IMO.

well, the lyrical themes are excellent, too.

[Chu]

I like how Chad Smith gets in because he is in the Peppers while Stephen Perkins gets lefted out. Too bad Chad or 20 other people in the poll don't have the chops Stephen has.
I didn't vote for him, but I still think Chad Smith is a pretty good drummer, he doesn't do anything extremely complicated, but he's pretty tight, and he knows what sounds good.

*Doesn't know who Stephen Perkins is, though.

[Jacaranda]

How many votes did Meg White end up with?

pretty good drummer, he doesn't do anything extremely complicated, but he's pretty tight, and he knows what sounds good.
Not to sound like a meany but doesn't every other drummer who is in a band you like do that?
I know (hope) when voting comes around it will be different but I hope people will learn the difference between "Favorite" and "Greatest."

Perkins is from Jane's Addiction <3

[gillygan]

Good list, nice to see the Metallica fanboys didn't make Lars go to #1 with like a million votes.

Fo sho'

Brann Dailor made the top 50 :eek:

He really deserves number 1 though.

[Stormrider]

He sure is a great drummer though.
Best part of Nile IMO.

well, the lyrical themes are excellent, too.

Nile are awsome. Have you ever seen soem videos of that dude ? Theres this video where its a camera filming his feet while a show, and its ****ing humanly impossible.

[PinkFreud]

How many votes did Meg White end up with?
2. I'm disappointed that she even got that many.

Chad Smith's not bad. It is a shame that Perkins didn't make it though.

[Chu]

Not to sound like a meany but doesn't every other drummer who is in a band you like do that?
True, but I think Chad Smith's just a tad better then most drummers (I am noweher near saying he's the *best*, but he's still pretty good, I think he deserves a place somewhere in top 100 drummers). I dunno, I just like his (Well RHCP's) ability to create such simple music, that sounds so good.

Edit: I've never listened to any Jane's Addiction, so I can't really compare Stephen Perkins.

[Lord Abortion]

Nile are awsome. Have you ever seen soem videos of that dude ? Theres this video where its a camera filming his feet while a show, and its ****ing humanly impossible.
Yeah, I know.
He's an absolute beast.
Check out Neoplasmah for similarly inhuman drumming, they're not very well known, but pester Stoicy and he'll oblige you, I'm sure.

[RideTheSpiral]

I'm no drummer but Nick Mason at 29 and Virgil Donati at 86?

[PinkFreud]

Yeah, it's ridiculous. Donati is unbelievably technical. Mason is kind of underwhelming.

[Stormrider]

Yeah, I know.
He's an absolute beast.
Check out Neoplasmah for similarly inhuman drumming, they're not very well known, but pester Stoicy and he'll oblige you, I'm sure.

Will do. I'm not realy a death head though. I listen to a few DM bands and thats about it.

[robo2448]

Yeah Mason just really isn't very good. He fit Pink Floyd's style perfectly, but wasn't particularly talented and doesn't deserve to be up there. A flashy drummer wouldn't have worked in Floyd though.

PF, if you need any help with the writeups just im me some time. I'll probably be pretty busy this week but I can help out a little.

[Badmoon]

How did Billy Kreutzmann make the list and not Mickey Hart. Mickey's far more versatile, original and skilled.

[pigonthewing82]

finally this goes up...after like 3 months :lol:

I like the list myself....go Keith Moon! Or Mitch Mitchell! Or Ian Paice! Hell Ringo might make it!

Yeah I'm rooting for Keith as well, with Mitchell and Paice in the top 10-15. Though I think this is a good list diverse and not too controled by fan boys. My only problem with the list is that the bad choices up, espcicially way up there *cough* Dave Grol *cough*, but that can be expected, good overall. :p

[Jetpack]

Hey good list!


i just want to point out that dave grohl also drums for tenacious d... hahaha

[Killtacular]

Portnoy should be much lower.

[G_Mac07]

No Dave Haley? :(

4. Danny Carey – 82 (Tool)
13. Hellhammer – 44 (Arcturus, Age Of Silence, Mayhem, Winds, etc.)
22. Flo Mournier – 33 (Cryptopsy)
84. Trym Torson – 6 (Emporer, Enslaved, Zyklon)

I'll be voting for these guys.

[Iai]

I'm surprised that there weren't more votes for Dredg's drummer. He consistently impresses me.

[-The Frank]

Yes! Clive made it !

[PinkFreud]

I'm surprised that there weren't more votes for Dredg's drummer. He consistently impresses me.
I'm going to guess that not many people know his name.

[YDload]

Pretty much all of my favorites made it: Tim Alexander, Brann Dailor, Jon Theodore, Bill Bruford, Chris Pennie, Nicko McBrain AND Clive Burr!

But yeah, Nick Mason isn't all that great. Pink Floyd was a good band as a whole, with great production and songwriting skills. But each member separately is not very special at their instrument, with the exception of Gilmour. Also Lars Ulrich will hopefully get his comeuppance :evil:

Now I have to check the list again because I just remembered some names I was looking for: Dale Crover of Melvins and Nick Menza of Megadeth!

EDIT: Crover is out but Menza is in. Oh well.

[Moses]

Yeah again, sorry about the flake-out. I've got so much school/piano work that I shouldn't even be posting right now. Thanks again Pink Freud for running this thing. I really wanted to do it though.

[PepsiMetal]

No anders johanson but at least dave makintosh made it. :p

Oh herrera and jordison did too although that isn't suprising.

[PinkFreud]

Yeah again, sorry about the flake-out. I've got so much school/piano work that I shouldn't even be posting right now. Thanks again Pink Freud for running this thing. I really wanted to do it though.
Not a problem.

[Det_Nosnip]

But yeah, Nick Mason isn't all that great. Pink Floyd was a good band as a whole, with great production and songwriting skills. But each member separately is not very special at their instrument, with the exception of Gilmour.

I dunno, man...Mason has incredible feel. You could always tell it was Floyd right away by the way he played, even though he evolved steadily over the years (I actually thought for a while that it was a different drummer on the Wall before I checked the credits!). Watching PF at live aid was very inspiring to me as a drummer.

[Seafroggys]

i'm glad Clive Bunker made it.

Though Tull's second drummer, Barlemere (or however you pronounce his name) was better.

[YDload]

I dunno, man...Mason has incredible feel. You could always tell it was Floyd right away by the way he played, even though he evolved steadily over the years (I actually thought for a while that it was a different drummer on the Wall before I checked the credits!). Watching PF at live aid was very inspiring to me as a drummer.

Well he's obviously not a bad drummer if he was in such a remarkable band, but I don't think he's that special either. Sure, keeping time at incredibly slow tempos is a challenge, but that's why I nominated Bill Ward and Dale Crover instead. I feel they do the job better.

[Moses]

Nick Mason is okay but that's why he shouldn't be in this.

[Britton]

Should I be suprised that Mitch Mitchel made it so high?

[PinkFreud]

Yeah. He's a bit too high. Should be in the 20's or 30's. He's still good, just shouldn't be above Paice.

[penelope weird hands]

Aww, no Dan Foord? ;[

The list is great, though.

[I'm Charming]

I think it's an utter joke how Joey Jordison had more votes than countless other drummers.

Danny Carey
Joey Jordison

The Slayer drummer, I've never thought he was that great. He's solid but never great. Meh.

\loves Slayer

Those three and a few others got far to many votes for what they are.

[PinkFreud]

Carey deserves his votes. So does Lombardo. Dave played a big part in the evolution of metal drumming. He's also incredibly technical.

[Lunch]

i'm glad Clive Bunker made it.

Though Tull's second drummer, Barlemere (or however you pronounce his name) was better.

Barrimore Barlow, or something like that.

Bunker was serious though, definitely one of the better classic rock drummers. Dharma For One FTW.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

The Slayer drummer, I've never thought he was that great. He's solid but never great. Meh.

\loves Slayer
To add to what PinkFreud said, not many people at all were playing double kick like Lombardo did on Angel Of Death back in 1986. Same goes for Gene Hoglan too. Just listen to Hoglan on Dark Angel's Darkness Descends

:-o

[StreetlightRock]

New User title says it all 8)

[Huber]

I have no complaints really, except for the high amount of nominations Portnoy got. But I guess it's about votes not nominations.

It's going to be so hard for me to pick between Neil and DC :confused:

[Josh]

1. Neil Peart – 94 (Rush)
3. Mike Portnoy – 84 (Dream Theater, Liquid Tension Experiment, O.S.I.)
6. Dave Lombardo – 62 (Slayer)
7. Nicko McBrain – 53 (Iron Maiden)
8. Bill Ward – 53 (Black Sabbath)
18. Chad Smith – 36 (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
27. Brad Wilk – 27 (Rage Against The Machine, Audioslave)
29. Nick Mason – 24 (Pink Floyd)
33. Nick Menza – 20 (Megadeth)
36. Richard Christy – 19 (Death, Iced Earth)
45. Steve Gadd – 14 (Paul Simon, Eric Clapton, Steely Dan, session)
46. Scott Travis – 14 (Racer X, Judas Priest)
48. The Rev – 13 (Avenged Sevenfold)
57. Jason Rullo – 11 (Symphony X)
59. Clive Burr – 10 (Iron Maiden)
61. Matt Sorum – 10 (Guns ‘n’ Roses, Velvet Revolver)
64. Dave Mackintosh – 9 (Dragonforce)
68. Vinnie Colaiuta – 9 (Frank Zappa, Megadeth, Sting, session)
78. Charlie Benante – 7 (Anthrax)
79. Cozy Powell – 7 (Jeff Beck, Rainbow, Black Sabbath)
81. Jaska Raatikainen – 6 (Children Of Bodom)
89. Tommy Lee – 6 (Motley Crue)
92. Thomen Stauch – 5 (Blind Guardian)
96. Roger Taylor – 5 (Queen)
just a few i think are great went through then :)

[wrathchild88]

no Perry Strickland :mad:

[Mr. Black]

Lombardo FTW

Kollias is there Stormrider.
Is he really that good, from what I've heard of him, he's not too great.

John Bonham FTW!

[deejuks2]

20. Dave Grohl – 35 (Nirvana, Queens of The Stone Age)
21. Terry Bozzio – 33 (Frank Zappa, Jeff Beck, Fantomas, Missing Persons, etc.)


this just boggles me.


oh, and it would be nice to give lombardo credit for fantomas, since hes the one on all the albums...

[Lord Abortion]

Portnoy>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Danny Carey

[raz0r]

Portnoy>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Danny Carey

Fanboy much?

[Lord Abortion]

Fanboy much?
I do a little...well, I...yes:upset:

[TheShaneOMac]

I don't think Portnoy has anything on Carey, especially origniality. Carey is one of the only interesting Metal drummers out there and one of the only ones that can keep up with the likes of Billy Cobham and Steve Gadd.

[TheShaneOMac]

I think the list is about as good as it can get for these forums. Good list overall!

[PinkFreud]

this just boggles me.


oh, and it would be nice to give lombardo credit for fantomas, since hes the one on all the albums...
Yeah, I was doing that off the top of my head and just forgot.

I think Carey's better than Portnoy too. But to compare him to Cobham and Gadd is not just a mismatch, it's extremely lopsided in talent. Cobham would destroy him and Gadd isn't really chops heavy. He's just got a great groove and is really versatile.

[hetfieldfan86]

OK!!!!...this is effed up!!!...i know Lars is not top 10, but C"mon!!!! He influenced over half those guys!!!!!!!!......Larsa should some where in the top 30....all I'm sayin. He flippin co-founded 'tallica who set the tone for American Metal!!!!....ROCK ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[PinkFreud]

OK!!!!...this is effed up!!!...i know Lars is not top 10, but C"mon!!!! He influenced over half those guys!!!!!!!!......Larsa should some where in the top 30....all I'm sayin. He flippin co-founded 'tallica who set the tone for American Metal!!!!....ROCK ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You've got to be kidding me. I don't even think he should be on the list at all. Everyone on this damn list can play circles around him and there's a great number who are a lot more creative, influential, and innovative. Set the tone for American metal? Right....

[Lord Abortion]

I think by *laughs* American metal *laughs harder* he, hahahaa, means *splurts juice out of nose* Panterahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahah
*Pitches backwards off chair and lies in bruised, giggling heap on the floor*

[Trev]

1. Neil Peart – 94 (Rush)
7. Nicko McBrain – 53 (Iron Maiden)
26. Sean Reinert – 27 (Cynic, Gordian Knot, Death)
34. Carl Palmer – 20 (Emerson, Lake, and Palmer)
46. Scott Travis – 14 (Racer X, Judas Priest)
57. Jason Rullo – 11 (Symphony X)
68. Vinnie Colaiuta – 9 (Frank Zappa, Megadeth, Sting, session)
76. Steve Flynn – 8 (Atheist)
85. Bobby Jarzombek – 6 (Spastic Ink)
86. Virgil Donati – 6 (Planet X)
92. Thomen Stauch – 5 (Blind Guardian)


How I'll be voting. Portnoy should have been further down, Carl Palmer & Bobby Jarzombek (etc) should have been higher, but its not too bad considering it's not the drummers subforum.

Edit - Btw, Bobby Jarzombek also plays for Halford, Iced Earth, and Demons & Wizards.

[temporary]

Overal, nice list. I don't really care about the rankings at this point. I didn't even think guys like Bill Bruford, Dave Lombardo, or Cozzy Powell would even make it in. Powell is so underrated, the intro to Stargazer is nuts.

[Lunch]

I'm pretty happy with the list. I thought Carl Palmer was going to be waaay down near the bottom, if he made it at all, but he did better than a lot of people.

[Dragon_Prince]

Mhm, I hope Phil Collins and Bill Bruford will enter the top 10 they are great

[PinkFreud]

Ugh, Phil Collins. I really don't see why he was so well-received here. I don't think he's very good at all.

[Joe]

Roger Taylor only got 5 votes? Wow.

Ugh, Phil Collins. I really don't see why he was so well-received here. I don't think he's very good at all.

Well, most people disagree with your opinion.

[Moses]

Portnoy>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Danny Carey
It used to be that way but Portnoy has lost everything in recent years.

[Poofy 666]

6. Dave Lombardo – 62 (Slayer)
16. Gene Hoglan – 40 (Death, Strapping Young Lad)

Dave Lombardo was with Testament for a while.

Gene was also in Dark Angel and Old Man's Child. :)

[Lord Abortion]

It used to be that way but Portnoy has lost everything in recent years.
At least Portnoy's band have released something in recent years...

[MidnightRider]

I hate seeing Bonham higher than Moon, but that's a good list overall.

And Portnoy > Carey.

[PinkFreud]

Well, most people disagree with your opinion.
Maybe. But if people actually listened to the drumming I don't think anyone could argue that he should've gotten more nominations than Pennie, Colaiuta, Brain, Cobham, Donati, Jarzombek, Powell, Bordin, or Gadd. You know. Just off the top of my head.

[Trev]

I don't see what the obsession with Portnoy is. He himself says on his DVD that his 'fill bank' consists almost exclusively of hand/foot trades, which are easy.

[Moses]

And he uses double bass for the hand/foot trades. I can do alot of his fills with single bass easy.

[Joe]

Maybe. But if people actually listened to the drumming I don't think anyone could argue that he should've gotten more nominations than Pennie, Colaiuta, Brain, Cobham, Donati, Jarzombek, Powell, Bordin, or Gadd. You know. Just off the top of my head.

Oh yea easily. But from what I've heard there's no denying that he deserves top 100.

[Moses]

At least Portnoy's band have released something in recent years...
Shhh... the album is coming!

[TheDMV]

I'm glad this is up. Looks like I picked a good day to check on here.

[Daven]

Nice, Thomas Corn and Richard Christy made it. They are both incredible drummers.

[Jacaranda]

After listening to some A7X I've concluded that the Rev isn't as bad as I first thought.
Still not top 100 material.

[Moses]

Actually the Rev is top 100 material. Considering this is an R+M forum, the list is almost perfect.

[hetfieldfan86]

I don't know why you guys gotta bag on Lars so much. If flippin Ringo and Peter Criss are gonna be on there then I definitely think Lars should be too. Ur gonna sit there are tell me ..Puppets, Dyers Ever, Frayed Ends of Sanity....are not marks of great drummer???!!!!!! and its a fact Metallica has outsold any metal band ever in the world, in my book that counts for atleast somethin!!! yeah, thats right!

[JonG]

I don't know why you guys gotta bag on Lars so much. If flippin Ringo and Peter Criss are gonna be on there then I definitely think Lars should be too. Ur gonna sit there are tell me ..Puppets, Dyers Ever, Frayed Ends of Sanity....are not marks of great drummer???!!!!!! and its a fact Metallica has outsold any metal band ever in the world, in my book that counts for atleast somethin!!! yeah, thats right!
# of copies sold =/= Skill

Look at Green Day you tool.

[hetfieldfan86]

Ok...don't call me a tool. I know good music. And I agree on Greenday, I kinda liek em..But I agree. Compared to most everything else thats on the charts Metallica Owns!!!!! U CAn't argue with that! And i really didn't wanna have to resort to that!..hes better than F--in ringo though c'mon>!!!!!!!

[PinkFreud]

I don't know why you guys gotta bag on Lars so much. If flippin Ringo and Peter Criss are gonna be on there then I definitely think Lars should be too. Ur gonna sit there are tell me ..Puppets, Dyers Ever, Frayed Ends of Sanity....are not marks of great drummer???!!!!!! and its a fact Metallica has outsold any metal band ever in the world, in my book that counts for atleast somethin!!! yeah, thats right!
First of all, Peter Criss shouldn't be on the list. I never said he should. He's absolutely terrible.

Ringo, while not flash, did a lot more for drumming than Ulrich could ever hope to. I mean, he brought matched grip to the forefront! What's Lars done?

I hear crickets.

[Jacaranda]

# of copies sold =/= Skill

Look at Green Day you tool.
Bad example.

Peter Criss sucks though. Ringo is probably the only reason Lars is drumming, and he invented some neat style or something.

Ok...don't call me a tool. I know good music. And I agree on Greenday, I kinda liek em..But I agree. Compared to most everything else thats on the charts Metallica Owns!!!!! U CAn't argue with that! And i really didn't wanna have to resort to that!..hes better than F--in ringo though c'mon>!!!!!!!
Ringo can still drum after 50 years. Lars can't after 25.

You give Lars a bad name. If Lars was here he'd tell you to "shut the **** up." And I would agree.

[Moses]

I don't know why you guys gotta bag on Lars so much. If flippin Ringo and Peter Criss are gonna be on there then I definitely think Lars should be too.
Ringo actually wasn't as bad as Lars and by influence he definately popularized modern grip. Peter Criss is gay too but outside of Kiss I've heard that he could hold his own.
Ur gonna sit there are tell me ..Puppets, Dyers Ever, Frayed Ends of Sanity....are not marks of great drummer???!!!!!!
Not really. Marks of an almost mediocre drummer yes. Most beginners of any instrument can play anything made by Metallica within 3 months of practice.
and its a fact Metallica has outsold any metal band ever in the world, in my book that counts for atleast somethin!!! yeah, thats right!
Your book is made up of incoherent ramblings.

[Trev]

Lars can't play Dyers Eve live anyway.

[Lord Abortion]

He can't either.

Son, have you heard anyone with the technical ability of Portnoy, Peart, Sandoval, Mazukerwicz or McBrain?

I mean, really...

[hetfieldfan86]

Screw u guys..I'm goin back to the Metallica thread!!!!....u guys will never get it! Its not about "greatness" its about what fits and Lars fits!!

[hetfieldfan86]

And yes, I have....thats not what i Listen to music for. and yes he can they did it in 04...u can see it on Google video.

[Moses]

Lars is a bitch.

Screw u guys..I'm goin back to the Metallica thread!!!!....u guys will never get it! Its not about "greatness" its about what fits and Lars fits!!
Actually the title of the thread is 100 Greatest Drummers Nomination Results.

[Trev]

Its not about "greatness" its about what fits and Lars fits!!

So does nearly every drummer for their respective bands..

I'm hoping for Nicko to get as far as possible. I met him at a drum clinic, and got an Eddie bass drum head signed.. He's even better at his clinics, played Moby Dick, with his own style, left me speechless.

[Jacaranda]

Screw u guys..I'm goin back to the Metallica thread!!!!....u guys will never get it! Its not about "greatness" its about what fits and Lars fits!!
WELL THEN **** STOP BITCHING ABOUT RINGO CAUSE HE 'FITS'
Yer! Go back to the Metallica thread. That place is just a circle jerk anyway.

Oh great! I'm too slow :(

[Bazarov]

I really hope he stays out of the Metallica thread. Personally, I'm hoping to see Lombardo go far. But then, I'm biased.

[CaptainWaits]

14. Thomas Haake – 44 (Meshuggah)
15. Vinnie Paul – 42 (Pantera, Damage Plan)
19. Tim Alexander – 35 (Primus, Attention Deficit)
21. Terry Bozzio – 33 (Frank Zappa, Jeff Beck, Fantomas, Missing Persons, etc.)
34. Carl Palmer – 20 (Emerson, Lake, and Palmer)
44. Carter Beauford – 15 (Dave Matthews Band)
57. Jason Rullo – 11 (Symphony X)
92. Thomen Stauch – 5 (Blind Guardian)

Those are the ones I'm glad to see in. Beauford having only 15 nominations was a big dissapointment to me. Hopefully he'll do as good as he should in the polls.

[Lord Abortion]

I really hope he stays out of the Metallica thread. Personally, I'm hoping to see Lombardo go far. But then, I'm biased.
If he goes in there, Happy's going to tear him a new arsehole.

[Aw3someman]

If he goes in there, Happy's going to tear him a new arsehole.
Yay!:p

[Lord Abortion]

Yay!:p
Yeah, he's got one of those "love Metrallica-hate Lars" things

[Sleepy]

Meh, I think Vinnie Paul is a severely overrated drummer. He's not bad...but still, there are much better. I'm glad to see Portnoy is getting the recognition he deserves...not so happy to see Inferno trailing near the middle of the list and Flo being tailed by Joey Jordison. In MY OPINION, Flo and Inferno both deserve to be in the top 15 - Speed machines, the both of 'em.

Also, Brann Dailor is a beast. He should probably be a little further up as well, IMO. Glad to see the place didn't turn into a total Metallica & Slipknot circle jerk, though.

[PinkFreud]

Hey guys. Before I get the first poll up, I need some help with write-ups for these drummers.

Sean Kinney – (Alice In Chains)
Travis Smith – (Trivium)
Tony Laureano – (Dimmu Borgir, Nile, etc.)
Jaska Raatikainen – (Children Of Bodom)
Van Williams – (Nevermore)
Brann Dailor – (Mastodon)

Just post them in this thread if you do one. Thanks.

[got tool?]

Danny Carrey and John Bonham in the top 5, i'm happy

[Britney Diva]

Wow, some of you people need to relax.

[Huber]

Lord Abortion:

Listen to Volto! before putting DC before Portnoy. I think the display of all different styles, not to mention the sick solo, clearly put him steps in front of Portnoy.

[PinkFreud]

So...no one wants to do those write-ups? I can't post the first poll until I get them.

[Poofy 666]

Tony Laureano

Tony Laureano is an extreme metal drummer that has played for an enviable list of bands including Dimmu Borgir, Nile, AngelCorpse, Malevolent Creation, God Dethroned, Acheron, Aurora Borealis, and others. He is currently playing with a new band called Insidious Disease.

Check out the Epic 12 minute onslaught Unas Slayer of the Gods by Nile, the brutal Storm Gods Unbound by AngelCorpse for some fine examples of insane drum skills.

:)

[PepsiMetal]

So...no one wants to do those write-ups? I can't post the first poll until I get them.

You don't need to have writeups to all of them. Just post as many as you have like YDload did. It worked out fine. Just post band + drummer so people know who it is. :thumb:

[metalswimmer]

4. Danny Carey – 82 (Tool)*
Dave Lombardo – 62 (Slayer)
Bill Ward – 53 (Black Sabbath)
14. Thomas Haake – 44 (Meshuggah)
15. Vinnie Paul – 42 (Pantera, Damage Plan)
47. Chris Adler – 14 (Lamb Of God)*
56. Daniel Svensson – 11 (In Flames)
75. Daniel Erlandsson – 8 (Arch Enemy)*

* really talented musician-------hopefully will go far on the votes
those are gonna be me votes

[YDload]

Brann Dailor (Mastodon)

One of the most interesting and creative drummers in metal today, Dailor is an immensely talented drummer with many tricks up his sleeves. He is most famous for being in the thrash band Mastodon, whose first full-length Remission shows Dailor already in top form. His hyperactive speed and frantic fills help to serve the album's crushing, claustrophobic feel. On their latest album Leviathan, the atmospheric power of Dailor's drum kit was turned way up. A concept album about Moby Dick could only be taken seriously if the music (in conjunction with the lyrics) is able to evoke the imagery of an 18-century whaling ship at sea. Dailor's rollicking double bass, splashed with frequent cymbal hits and an excellent snare tone, perfectly emulate the feeling of being tossed and shoved on the tumultuous high seas. Leviathan helped Mastodon capture the "white whale" that had been that perfect sound, and Brann Dailor is the "holy grail" of drummers.

Check out March of the Fire Ants, Crusher Destroyer, Seabeast, and Megalodon for great examples of Dailor's drumming. Also, the 13-minute giant "Hearts Alive" starts out with a brilliant example of Dailor's atmospheric drumming, and the rest of the song is full of his trademark excellence as well.

[TOOL2SAGE]

I don't think Portnoy has anything on Carey, especially origniality. Carey is one of the only interesting Metal drummers out there and one of the only ones that can keep up with the likes of Billy Cobham and Steve Gadd.


^ Smartest thing I've seen all day. Good list overall, just push Carrey to #1, and definetly push Bozzio WAY up. #3 in my book, right under Peart and over Portnoy.

[PinkFreud]

Carey to #1? YOu must be mad.

[Moses]

Carey is a genius but he's got alot of weaknesses.

[misunderstood]

Good list, I'd say...i just wish Josh Freese would be a bit higher up there. I think he's a great fvckin' drummer. Oh well..not complaining.

[Huber]

Freese is a very versatile guy, and he's got an impressive catalogue.

[Killtacular]

Chris Pennie should've been higher. That guy is a ****ing madman.

It boggles the mind.

[PinkFreud]

That's what I'm saying! He's absolutely ridiculous. Every track that he does just blows my mind.

[StreetlightRock]

Sean Reinert

Having played on some of the most quinteesential albums of their respective genres, (Death - Human, Cynic - Focus), as well as with other well respected technical (bass) players like Steve DiGiorgio and Sean Malone, Sean Reinert is a rhythmic force to be reckoned with. With an instantly recognisable style (soemtimes offbeat, single snare and tom hits, elaborate use of cymbols, with a dash of insanity) as well as versitility that is unmatched by many modern drummers - His fantastic work with Aghora, Gordian Knot and the simplisticly beautiful Aeon Spoke is testament to this - Reinert is truly a deserving member of the R&M greats.

Reccomended Tracks: Aghora - Existance, Death - Flattening Of Emotions, Cynic - Celestial Voyages

[Kyle]

List turned out pretty good. Jimmy chamberlain made it so I'm happy.

[PinkFreud]

Thanks for the reviews so far guys. Would you mind adding a few recommend tracks to them?

[Jacaranda]

Piiiicky.

I'm calling John Bonham with Neil Peart in first and second.

[PinkFreud]

I'd say Peart first.

These are the writeups I've done already, so don't touch them.

Neil Peart
Mitch Mitchell
Terry Bozzio
Chris Pennie
Sean Kinney
John Bonham
Ian Paice
Carter Beauford
Matt Sorum
Mike Portnoy
Joey Jordison
John Dolmayan
Matt Cameron
David Silveria
Danny Carey
Jon Theodore
Steve Gadd

And I'm planning on doing:
Keith Moon
Vinnie Paul
Josh Freese
Dave Lombardo
Brad Wilk
Virgil Donati
Bill Bruford
Carl Palmer
Jimmy Chamberlin
Vinnie Colaiuta
Bill Ward
Chad Smith
Ringo
Tim Alexander
Stewart Copeland
Brian "Brain" Mantia
Billy Cobham
Cozy Powell
Ginger Baker
Mike Bordin


The rest are up for grabs. If the write-ups aren't done by the time I decide to put their polls up, I'll whip something up. But I can tell you right now, it won't be good. :p

Also, if you want to do one of the ones I've reserved for myself, ask. No guarantee that I'll let you (I like writing!) but there's no harm in asking.

[Dragon_Prince]

Phil Collins

Well most people will know him as a pop singer, that one guy who made Genesis a horror. But besides his singing carreer he is also known for his drumming. And he's very good at that, it's a shame his drumming stands in the shadow of his singing, but he's actually one of the top drummers. He played at live aid with Led Zeppelin, the only one who would ever play with Led Zeppeling replacing Moon, and he played at Live Aid for Eric Clapton.
His drumming in Genesis is incredible, check out: In The Cage(live version is great), The Cinema Show, The Musical Box, The Knife, The Lamb Lies Down On Broadyway and many more, you won't be dissapointed

[Jacaranda]

Led Zeppeling replacing Moon*
Bonham

[Britney Diva]

I'm the only one who likes synth-pop Genesis :(

[Dragon_Prince]

I'm the only one who likes synth-pop Genesis :(


No me 2, but that's a secret, they have some nice songs after Gabriel(Follow You Follow Me, for example, but this was about his great drumming :P)

[PinkFreud]

I'm the only one who likes synth-pop Genesis :(
You're the only one who likes a LOT of bands...

I hope you didn't nominate Tommy Lee. Ooooh, I'm going to give him a proper flailing in my write-up.

[Jacaranda]

I can't take Tommy seriously after that whole video thing....

[Britney Diva]

You're the only one who likes a LOT of bands...

I hope you didn't nominate Tommy Lee. Ooooh, I'm going to give him a proper flailing in my write-up.
I'm doing the write-up for Tommy :mad:

[deathscreamingsheep]

I'm a big Mastodon fanboy and I've been impressed by Brann Dailor's drumming. However, I'm not actually a drum player so the question is, is his drumming actually technically challenging or is it just one of those things that is easy to play but just sounds good?

[Tommi Hendrix]

Roger Taylor and Virgil Donati should be far up higher.

Besides that, it´s a good list.

[crag]

Woo, Nicko made the top 10:D

[Collis]

I'll be gunning for Jon Theodore in this I think, but what a greta list that is ... impressive :)

[YDload]

Did you like my write-up on Brann Dailor? I think it's pretty good. Also I can't believe you're going to do that many write-ups yourself, it seems like a huge task! But if they're only paragraph length then that's a good idea: too often I've had to omit write ups from the singers' poll because they were too long for a single post.

[Lunch]

And I'm planning on doing:
Keith Moon
Carl Palmer
Ginger Baker

You bastard.

[raz0r]

Carey is a genius but he's got alot of weaknesses.
Such as?

[Trev]

If no one else has done them already/is doing them, I'll do Nicko Mcbrain and Bobby Jarzombek.

[Rattlehead]

I second Mcbrain. Dave Lombardo. Mike Portnoy. those are just a couple of my favourites.

[PinkFreud]

If no one else has done them already/is doing them, I'll do Nicko Mcbrain and Bobby Jarzombek.
Sure, go ahead.

Lunch, you can do Palmer and Baker. Haha. I was just doing the one I'm familiar with.

YDload, it shouldn't be too bad. Like you said, they're only going to be a few sentences and then some recommended tracks.

[Lord Abortion]

Lord Abortion:

Listen to Volto! before putting DC before Portnoy. I think the display of all different styles, not to mention the sick solo, clearly put him steps in front of Portnoy.
I suggest you listen to the end of Home by DT and be quiet.


Paul Mazukerwicz
The driving force behind the Brutal death stylings of Cannibal corpse, Paul is widely regarded, alongside luminaries such as Sandoval and kollias, as the greatest that Brutal drumming has to offer.
His Frenetic double pedalling is pretty impossible to imitate, as I know from several failed attempts to play Sentanced to burn at his speed. He is a very athletic drummer who has a nice range of fills, and excellent variations of speed and contrasts them well with some slower, more threatening drumbeats. His greatest asset, however, is undoubtably his bionic calves, that lend so much weight to Cannibal Corpse's instrumental sections and he forms the greatest rhythm section in Death metal alongside bassist Alex Webster.

[Moses]

Such as?
He's not the fastest which is somthing he admits to and when he tries to play a latin style it's not very interesting. Another thing he admits to is his stamina on double bass.

Chris Pennie should've been higher. That guy is a ****ing madman.

It boggles the mind.
That's what I was thinking too. I'm a huge tDEP fan.

[JamJar]

He's not the fastest which is somthing he admits to and when he tries to play a latin style it's not very interesting. Another thing he admits to is his stamina on double bass.

I'm no drummer and from what I hear, he has amazing tom work and creativity.

Pretty good list. Jon Theodore, Danny Carey, Nicko McBrain and Mike Portnoy (Probably missed someone) shall be getting my votes.

[Moses]

I'm no drummer and from what I hear, he has amazing tom work and creativity.
Well of course. He definately deserves to be on that list, but the guy called me out on what I thought were his weaknesses.

[Poofy 666]

That's what I was thinking too. I'm a huge tDEP fan.
hehe, I think pretty much any grind drummer should be on the list :p

[Josh]

Nicko McBrain and his mighty right foot ftw. on Dream Of Mirrors, The Wickerman, and Ghost of the Navigator, it sounds more like he's using double-bass, yet he didn't, and it's even faster live :cool:

[PepsiMetal]

Yea dream of mirrors in rock in rio near that fast part at the end sounds amazing. The bass drum rocks in that song.

[Trev]

Nicko McBrain and his mighty right foot ftw. on Dream Of Mirrors, The Wickerman, and Ghost of the Navigator, it sounds more like he's using double-bass, yet he didn't, and it's even faster live :cool:
And even faster still at his clinics :cool:

[Josh]

And even faster still at his clinics :cool:
you lucky bastard.....

[Trev]

Very lucky indeed. (http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/2900/bassheads9uc.jpg) :cool:

[raz0r]

He's not the fastest which is somthing he admits to and when he tries to play a latin style it's not very interesting. Another thing he admits to is his stamina on double bass.


That's what I was thinking too. I'm a huge tDEP fan.

Maybe so, but there's never any need for him to play any faster. Not in Tool at least.

Anyway, he doesn't seem to have much trouble keeping up at the end of this (http://www.drummerworld.com/Videos/dannycarey.html) video.

I'd definitely place him above portnoy though, for sure.

[sonicst0rm]

I know probably many haven't heard of him, but where is Yanic Bercier of Quo Vadis? Has some awesome double bass chops as well as insane speed and stamina, and some downright ridiculous fills. I will admit though he is not the most creative

Anyone ever heard of the drummer from that band In Battle? He has some amazing stamina and speed.

Quo Vadis:
http://www.myspace.com/quovadis1

In Battle:
http://www.myspace.com/welcometothebattlefield

the best in battle song is on this profile:
http://www.myspace.com/graffixguitar

[Poofy 666]

I know probably many haven't heard of him, but where is Yanic Bercier of Quo Vadis? Has some awesome double bass chops as well as insane speed and stamina, and some downright ridiculous fills.
Yeah, I know, I can't believe hes not on there. And what about the guy from Origin. His gravity blasts :eek:

[penelope weird hands]

^YDload - Can you(or anyone) link me to your write-up?

EDIT: Thanks. Great write-up, he will be one of my top votes.

[Krabsworth]

Bill Cobham at 70....this poll is laughable.

[PinkFreud]

^YDload - Can you(or anyone) link me to your write-up?
http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=11854079&postcount=118

Thanks YDload, that's a great write-up.

Krabsworth, Cobham is a well-known fusion drummer. We're in R&M, you do the math.

[dr._feelgood]

This list seems pretty good. I'll probably vote for Keith Moon.

[Grant]

Bruford's gonna take it!

[YDload]

Bruford isn't gonna win, even if he deserved to (and you could make an argument for it). He's not as well-known as the big nominees like Peart, Bonham, Moon, or the metal virtuosos.

Anyway, I'm listening to "John the Fisherman" by Primus right now. Just one reason why Alexander is my favorite drummer ever. This song is just sick.

[Moses]

Bill Cobham at 70....this poll is laughable.
This is an R+M forum so obviously it's not going to get any better.

[Krabsworth]

Yeah that's true oh well.

[Pale-Folklore]

too bad the guys from canvas solaris and behold..the arctopus wasnt on the list :(

they have some of the best and craziest drumming ive ever heard

[CLM_guitarist]

wheres virgil donati!!!!

[PinkFreud]

wheres virgil donati!!!!
On the list.

Where are your eyes?

[Mr. Black]

On the list.

Where are your eyes?
He's been masturbating too much.