Jazz Drummers require great technical ability, immense control of dynamics, and solid improvisational skills. Practically every sub-genre of Jazz is very challenging to master. This article lists ten of the best jazz drummers in history. Make sure to check out the videos of each drummer to get a real flavor of their drumming styles and … Read more
Travis Barker was included among the 100 greatest drummers of all time by the legendary rock magazine Rolling Stone. With his punk attitude and his versatility, embracing almost any genre between rock’n’roll and EDM, including hip-hop and rap, the drummer from Blink-182 is still one of the most popular musicians out there. Not only a … Read more
As if playing drums wasn’t hard enough, the twelve drummers featured in this article also put in stellar performances as singers in their respective bands. In the classic rock band, you can usually see lead singers playing the guitar (usually the rhythm guitar) or not playing any instrument at all. In these twelve exceptional cases, … Read more
Mostly famous for her collaborations with jazz and soul artists such as Cassandra Wilson and Joss Stone, she also knows how to rock and roll, having worked with Lenny Kravitz for about fifteen years. An encounter among different influences and musical cultures, her own albums are also praised by both critics and listeners. A strong … Read more
New York City-native Samantha Maloney is approaching her 45th birthday and her 17th year as a professional drummer in many different bands and projects. From the legendary riot band Hole to world-famous Mötley Crüe, playing for Eagles of Death Metal and Joan Jett too, Maloney proved herself a versatile and talented drummer, able to grasp … Read more
There was one distinctive and energizing element in the music of British rock band The Who we cannot get back: Keith Moon’s drumming. A genius drummer, unfortunately so prone to self-destructive behaviors and addiction, Keith Moon was one of the greatest musicians of his generation. He blended energy, innovation, and an authentic rock’n’roll vibe in … Read more
Being the child of a celebrity is not always a bed of roses, especially when you decide to follow in your talented parent’s footsteps. It can be pretty daunting, after all, to bear the weight of a big name on your shoulder. However, Zac Starkey, the son of the more-than-legendary Beatles drummer Ringo Starr, can … Read more
Kansas-born drummer and percussionist, a founding member of the much-talked-about band Tool, Danny Carey is considered one of the greatest musicians of our time. With a big list of prestigious collaborations, from the classic rock and songwriting atmosphere of King Crimson and Carole King to the industrial sound of Skinny Puppy and Pigface, Danny Carey … Read more
Legendary drummer Tony Allen, who shaped the rhythm of Afrobeat music with fellow genius and friend Fela Kuti, has recently died in Paris, at the age of 79. Considered by Brian Eno as “perhaps the greatest drummer who has ever lived”, Allen has surely left a big void in the fields of jazz and world … Read more
The beating heart of British hard rock band Def Leppard, Rick Allen is an incredible example of strength, perseverance, resilience, and unconditional love for rock music. After replying to a notice board ad in 1978, he became the drummer of a super-star rock band at just fifteen. As Def Leppard quickly became successful, opening at … Read more