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Zak Starkey – Ringo Starr’s Son & Drummer of The Who

Zak Starkey – Ringo Starr’s Son & Drummer of The Who

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 ...

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Danny Carey – The Outstanding Drummer from Tool

Danny Carey – The Outstanding Drummer from Tool

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 ...

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Legendary Drummer Tony Allen Dies Aged 79

Legendary Drummer Tony Allen Dies Aged 79

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 music, having ...

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What Happened To Pete Best, The Original Beatles Drummer?

What Happened To Pete Best, The Original Beatles Drummer?

The Beatle's first drummer was Pete Best. He was an absolute protagonist of The Beatles' residency in Hamburg and extremely popular among the girls, Pete Best was fired from the Beatles days before their big break in 1962. It's important to stress the fact that Pete Best was the band's first drummer before they ...

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Buddy Rich – The Best Drummer Ever?

Buddy Rich – The Best Drummer Ever?

While we can't single out anyone as the definitive best drummer in history, Buddy Rich would certainly make the shortlist. He was also voted the "most influential drummer ever".He was one of the most successful drummers of the 20th century. Is it right to consider him "the greatest drummer ever to have drawn breath" ...

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What is Lars Ulrich’s Drumming Legacy?

What is Lars Ulrich’s Drumming Legacy?

When you are part of one of the most popular bands of all time and when you are seen widely as one of the main representatives of a whole music genre, then you know you've done pretty well. Lars Ulrich has become one of the most recognizable drummers in the world. He has many die-hard fans, as well as many haters. ...

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Is Ringo Starr a Good Drummer?

Is Ringo Starr a Good Drummer?

Although numerous reports have been circulated on this subject, Ringo Starr has always been regarded as a very excellent drummer. Rumors about supposed incompetence in Ringo's drumming had started way earlier and had amplified in 1980 when John Lennon, shortly before his passing, released an interview with Playboy ...

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Joey Jordison – One of the Best Metal Drummers in History

Joey Jordison – One of the Best Metal Drummers in History

Joey Jordison was a man that wore many hats (and masks) in music, but he was most famous for being the drummer and co-founder of the band Slipknot. We're incredibly saddened to hear of the death of Joey Jordison. He passed away at the age of 46 on July 26, 2021. Joey Jordison was a amazing drummer, guitarist, ...

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Ginger Baker – One of the Most Distinctive Drummers of the ‘60s

Ginger Baker – One of the Most Distinctive Drummers of the ‘60s

This legendary U.K. drummer is best known for his work in Cream. However, Ginger Baker is much more than that. Originally a jazz drummer, he set new standards for popular music and ranks as one of the most important drummers of his time. Baker started to play drums relatively late, at the age of 15. Still, his ...

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The legendary Dave Lombardo

The legendary Dave Lombardo

When you think of metal music, the first thing that instantly pops into your mind is that double-bass fast tempo on drums, sounding almost manic. And we should all thank Dave Lombardo for perfecting and spreading that signature metal sound through the years. Lombardo, most famous for his work with Slayer, is one ...

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20 of the Best Female Drummers Ever

20 of the Best Female Drummers Ever

Drumming is too often stereotyped as a guy thing. Check some of the female drummers of all time in this list. Of course, this is certainly not a definitive list, but it's a good starting point! 1. Karen Carpenter Image by FP_Carpenters_1.jpg: Unknown, derivative work: TheCuriousGnome (talk) License: CC BY-SA ...

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