Modern Drummer's 50 Greatest Drummers of All Time (2014) by 
AAL2014 
Here's a fun chart idea I came up with.. Modern Drummer Magazine, the same mag I've been subscribed to and thumbing through for almost 5 years, published a list of the 50 Greatest Drummers of all time voted by the readers back in 2014. I love lists and this was a very poignant list at the time for me. Of course with any list, there will be omissions. Everyone on this list is a very special and influential player so it's tough to say who should be on instead.
This chart is ordered the exact way the drummers were voted. The albums chosen are ones I think of as being the best (or one of the best) works by the artist, and the comments on each are my own. Drums have been an enormous part of my life for almost 10 years. I wouldn't be apart of this website without the drums choosing me to be apart of a spectacular rhythmic journey.
Here is my tribute to the drums, the greatest drummers, and the greatest drum magazine on the planet.
- Chart updated: 06/28/2017 21:15
- (Created: 08/23/2016 21:27).
- Chart size: 50 albums.
There are 3 comments for this chart from BestEverAlbums.com members and Modern Drummer's 50 Greatest Drummers of All Time (2014) has an average rating of 87 out of 100 (from 2 votes). Please log in or register to leave a comment or assign a rating.
View the complete list of 56,000 charts on BestEverAlbums.com from The Charts page.
This chart is currently filtered to only show albums from the 1970s. (Remove this filter)
Buy album
- #Sponsored
JOHN BONHAM
The Legend: John Henry Bonham has influenced more drummers than almost anyone and it's why he's a deserving second place on the Modern Drummer list. The greatest rock drummer of all time had a somewhat short professional career, but to me, that makes his mark on drumming and popular music even greater. Bonham's thunder on the skins powered Led Zeppelin in a way that no other drummer could. His mix of tenacity and grace has been copied by many but never duplicated. Fuck, this guy has a triplet fill named after him!
The Album: Physical Graffiti might be my favorite Zeppelin album. It certainly shows Bonham's capability to shower the listener in a blanket of thick, fat grooves. The production on PG especially had an effect on Bonham's drums. Listen to Kashmir and listen to the bass drum patterns. So much nuance.
Best Performances: Kashmir, Good Times Bad Times, Fool In The Rain [First added to this chart: 08/24/2016]
The Legend: John Henry Bonham has influenced more drummers than almost anyone and it's why he's a deserving second place on the Modern Drummer list. The greatest rock drummer of all time had a somewhat short professional career, but to me, that makes his mark on drumming and popular music even greater. Bonham's thunder on the skins powered Led Zeppelin in a way that no other drummer could. His mix of tenacity and grace has been copied by many but never duplicated. Fuck, this guy has a triplet fill named after him!
The Album: Physical Graffiti might be my favorite Zeppelin album. It certainly shows Bonham's capability to shower the listener in a blanket of thick, fat grooves. The production on PG especially had an effect on Bonham's drums. Listen to Kashmir and listen to the bass drum patterns. So much nuance.
Best Performances: Kashmir, Good Times Bad Times, Fool In The Rain [First added to this chart: 08/24/2016]
Year of Release:
1975
Appears in:
Rank Score:
12,417
Rank in 1975:
Rank in 1970s:
Overall Rank:
Average Rating:
Comments:
137
Buy album
- #Sponsored
TONY WILLIAMS
The Legend: I've been playing drums since late November of 2008. Tony Williams has been a mainstay in my listening studies for about six months. In that short amount of time, much of my playing, soloing, and technique has changed (or I'm at least actively changing day by day). Tony's traditional grip, his meter, his vocabulary, his musicality, and his control and discipline in songs and solos just blow my mind. I could write a paragraph on his kit and it's tone alone. Tony's playing with Miles continues to open my mind to different realms of jazz and jazz drumming, and his solo work should be heard by every drummer on Earth. In my mind, Tony Williams is the most brilliant drummer ever.
The Album: So far, of all the work I've heard from Williams, this is the most well rounded and interesting on all accounts drumming to my ears. Songs like Fred, Proto-Cosmos, and Letsby show Tony's dexterity as a fusion player. The mini solos he plays around Holdsworth and co's riffs and mind-bending and tasteful. One minute you notice his chemistry with the bass player, the next with guitar, the next with the whole unit as they fire into some of the most brilliant jazz rock I've ever heard.
Best Performances: Proto-Cosmos, Black Comedy, Fred [First added to this chart: 08/24/2016]
The Legend: I've been playing drums since late November of 2008. Tony Williams has been a mainstay in my listening studies for about six months. In that short amount of time, much of my playing, soloing, and technique has changed (or I'm at least actively changing day by day). Tony's traditional grip, his meter, his vocabulary, his musicality, and his control and discipline in songs and solos just blow my mind. I could write a paragraph on his kit and it's tone alone. Tony's playing with Miles continues to open my mind to different realms of jazz and jazz drumming, and his solo work should be heard by every drummer on Earth. In my mind, Tony Williams is the most brilliant drummer ever.
The Album: So far, of all the work I've heard from Williams, this is the most well rounded and interesting on all accounts drumming to my ears. Songs like Fred, Proto-Cosmos, and Letsby show Tony's dexterity as a fusion player. The mini solos he plays around Holdsworth and co's riffs and mind-bending and tasteful. One minute you notice his chemistry with the bass player, the next with guitar, the next with the whole unit as they fire into some of the most brilliant jazz rock I've ever heard.
Best Performances: Proto-Cosmos, Black Comedy, Fred [First added to this chart: 08/24/2016]
Buy album
- #Sponsored
STEVE GADD
The Legend: You've probably heard Dr. Gadd before whether or not you know the name. One of the most recorded drummers in history is known for his world class feel and phrasing. His signature licks (of which he often toys around with the timing) have influenced countless drummers who he helped pave the way for. Any serious drummer will tell you, if he hasn't by now, Steve Gadd is a drum god. He can be a rocket accelerating for take off during a solo like in the famous fills of Aja, or he can lay back and give you one of the most infamous grooves in pop music history like Paul Simon's 50 Ways..
The Album: Steely Dan is known very fondly for their ability to craft such well orchestrated pieces as well getting the right people to play on them. Steve Gadd isn't the only drummer to play on this album (See: Bernard Pretty Purdie) but he has the most famous moment, the drum solo in the title track. His triplets, flams, crashes, ratamacues, and feel propel that song into the next stratosphere. Steve Gadd is one of the most in demand session players and has been for almost 50 years, so to find a record that provides the right exemplary piece to showcase Gadd is tough, but Aja is a great place to start. [First added to this chart: 08/24/2016]
The Legend: You've probably heard Dr. Gadd before whether or not you know the name. One of the most recorded drummers in history is known for his world class feel and phrasing. His signature licks (of which he often toys around with the timing) have influenced countless drummers who he helped pave the way for. Any serious drummer will tell you, if he hasn't by now, Steve Gadd is a drum god. He can be a rocket accelerating for take off during a solo like in the famous fills of Aja, or he can lay back and give you one of the most infamous grooves in pop music history like Paul Simon's 50 Ways..
The Album: Steely Dan is known very fondly for their ability to craft such well orchestrated pieces as well getting the right people to play on them. Steve Gadd isn't the only drummer to play on this album (See: Bernard Pretty Purdie) but he has the most famous moment, the drum solo in the title track. His triplets, flams, crashes, ratamacues, and feel propel that song into the next stratosphere. Steve Gadd is one of the most in demand session players and has been for almost 50 years, so to find a record that provides the right exemplary piece to showcase Gadd is tough, but Aja is a great place to start. [First added to this chart: 08/24/2016]
Year of Release:
1977
Appears in:
Rank Score:
9,331
Rank in 1977:
Rank in 1970s:
Overall Rank:
Average Rating:
Comments:
Buy album
- #Sponsored
KEITH MOON
The Legend: I could begin and end this section with they created Animal the Muppet based off of Keith's antics and likeness. The guy was a total mammoth and had a totally unique style. Being a great rock drummer came naturally to Keith. He practiced rarely if ever, but what came out of him in songs and solos was pure, unadulterated mayhem that took the Who to heights few rock bands have ever seen. On any given night, Keith was a tornado on the drums.
The Album: Perhaps the most legendary live album in the rock canon, Live at Leeds shows exactly what I'm talking about in reference to Keith's tornado-esq drum stylings. The only known footage from that show shows Keith tearing through the set like a wild animal. Keith made Live At Leeds what it was through his fierce and explosive drumming. [First added to this chart: 08/24/2016]
The Legend: I could begin and end this section with they created Animal the Muppet based off of Keith's antics and likeness. The guy was a total mammoth and had a totally unique style. Being a great rock drummer came naturally to Keith. He practiced rarely if ever, but what came out of him in songs and solos was pure, unadulterated mayhem that took the Who to heights few rock bands have ever seen. On any given night, Keith was a tornado on the drums.
The Album: Perhaps the most legendary live album in the rock canon, Live at Leeds shows exactly what I'm talking about in reference to Keith's tornado-esq drum stylings. The only known footage from that show shows Keith tearing through the set like a wild animal. Keith made Live At Leeds what it was through his fierce and explosive drumming. [First added to this chart: 08/24/2016]
Year of Release:
1970
Appears in:
Rank Score:
2,374
Rank in 1970:
Rank in 1970s:
Overall Rank:
Average Rating:
Comments:
Buy album
- #Sponsored
BILLY COBHAM
The Legend: Billy Cobham is one of the true greats. His feel, dexterity, chops, writing ability, and originality are all world class. Few drummers in their prime had more athletic prowess than Cobham. One of my favorite things about Billy's playing is how genre bending it is. One day you could put on a jazz record he did with Miles, then a balls out fusion record like Birds of Fire or Spectrum, or you could just watch videos of him showing off his snare drum chops. His playing is one of a kind. Even now at the age of 72, he is still touring, teaching, and playing at a very high level. I've seen him twice in the past 4 years. It was a treat each time inside of the most intimate venue I've ever been. Billy Cobham is a drum inspiration.
The Album: Spectrum was a bit of a surprise hit for Cobham who went solo from the Mahavishnu Orchestra shortly before this release. Cobham, in 3 different incarnations (Miles' Bitches Brew, Mahi Mahi, solo) helped open the door for fusion to reach the mainstream, mind you all of those releases spanned a short 3 years. On Spectrum Cobham showed his writing chops as well as his drumming chops. Some of the riffs and arrangements on the record are incredibly memorable. Spectrum, Stratus, Quadrant 4, and Snoopy's Search are fusion classics. Many artists, fusion or otherwise, have covered songs from this album including Jeff Beck, Prince, and PSMS. It was as impactful as it was good. Clocking in at just over a half hour, Billy Cobham turned the drum world upside down with Spectrum. [First added to this chart: 08/24/2016]
The Legend: Billy Cobham is one of the true greats. His feel, dexterity, chops, writing ability, and originality are all world class. Few drummers in their prime had more athletic prowess than Cobham. One of my favorite things about Billy's playing is how genre bending it is. One day you could put on a jazz record he did with Miles, then a balls out fusion record like Birds of Fire or Spectrum, or you could just watch videos of him showing off his snare drum chops. His playing is one of a kind. Even now at the age of 72, he is still touring, teaching, and playing at a very high level. I've seen him twice in the past 4 years. It was a treat each time inside of the most intimate venue I've ever been. Billy Cobham is a drum inspiration.
The Album: Spectrum was a bit of a surprise hit for Cobham who went solo from the Mahavishnu Orchestra shortly before this release. Cobham, in 3 different incarnations (Miles' Bitches Brew, Mahi Mahi, solo) helped open the door for fusion to reach the mainstream, mind you all of those releases spanned a short 3 years. On Spectrum Cobham showed his writing chops as well as his drumming chops. Some of the riffs and arrangements on the record are incredibly memorable. Spectrum, Stratus, Quadrant 4, and Snoopy's Search are fusion classics. Many artists, fusion or otherwise, have covered songs from this album including Jeff Beck, Prince, and PSMS. It was as impactful as it was good. Clocking in at just over a half hour, Billy Cobham turned the drum world upside down with Spectrum. [First added to this chart: 08/24/2016]
Year of Release:
1973
Appears in:
Rank Score:
375
Rank in 1973:
Rank in 1970s:
Overall Rank:
Average Rating:
Comments:
Buy album
- #Sponsored
BILL BRUFORD
The Legend: The only man in the world who can say he played with King Crimson, Yes, and Genesis. Quite a resume right there before even adding in his solo band, Bruford, and so many others. Bill Bruford's drumming mind is as unique as his many of his kit setups. He helped pave the way for drummers like Neil Peart, Mike Portnoy, and Gavin Harrison to make excellent prog music. Bruford's drumming in Yes is sophisticated yet primal and supremely influential. But it is in Crimson where his true chops fully bloom. I think Bill Bruford is a player that may not appeal to every ear, but every drummer can learn plenty from him.
The Album: I'm pretty sure Red is my favorite Crimson record. They have so many great offerings but start to finish, Red is an all time prog classic. Memorable hooks, unreal instrumentation (of course), and a wonderful set of vocals from the late great John Wetton. Bill Bruford has been on a number of classic albums and other albums with great drumming on them, but this is the creme of his prog crop. Listen to his impeccable use and knowledge of odd time as well as his ahead of its time use of stacked cymbals and syncopation. Bruford's drumming on Red is one of the most audibly direct influences on the generations of prog drumming that would follow (think Mike Portnoy, Danny Carey, Matt Halpern, etc). [First added to this chart: 08/24/2016]
The Legend: The only man in the world who can say he played with King Crimson, Yes, and Genesis. Quite a resume right there before even adding in his solo band, Bruford, and so many others. Bill Bruford's drumming mind is as unique as his many of his kit setups. He helped pave the way for drummers like Neil Peart, Mike Portnoy, and Gavin Harrison to make excellent prog music. Bruford's drumming in Yes is sophisticated yet primal and supremely influential. But it is in Crimson where his true chops fully bloom. I think Bill Bruford is a player that may not appeal to every ear, but every drummer can learn plenty from him.
The Album: I'm pretty sure Red is my favorite Crimson record. They have so many great offerings but start to finish, Red is an all time prog classic. Memorable hooks, unreal instrumentation (of course), and a wonderful set of vocals from the late great John Wetton. Bill Bruford has been on a number of classic albums and other albums with great drumming on them, but this is the creme of his prog crop. Listen to his impeccable use and knowledge of odd time as well as his ahead of its time use of stacked cymbals and syncopation. Bruford's drumming on Red is one of the most audibly direct influences on the generations of prog drumming that would follow (think Mike Portnoy, Danny Carey, Matt Halpern, etc). [First added to this chart: 08/24/2016]
Year of Release:
1974
Appears in:
Rank Score:
10,163
Rank in 1974:
Rank in 1970s:
Overall Rank:
Average Rating:
Comments:
Buy album
- #Sponsored
PHIL COLLINS
The Legend: Phil Collins' finest drumming is from 1972-1977. His drumming was stellar on those Genesis records and of course the classic first Brand X album. He was listening to and studying drummers like Billy Cobham and it showed. He put his own spin on that style, and it was phenomenal... Flash forward to the pop years of Genesis as well as Phil's own solo career.. The drumming was obviously less busy and less chop oriented, but he laid down the right part every time including arguably the most famous moment in pop drumming, yeah you know it, the fill in "In The Air Tonight". Simple but effective. Phil should be celebrated for reaching soaring heights as a pop star while still keeping drums in the picture. A living legend.
The Album: Selling England By The Pound features some of the most well put together prog drumming I've ever heard. This was in the midst of the era in which Phil was listening to Billy Cobham. Some of the fills sound very Cobham-esq and it puts an interesting spin on the folky prog led by Peter Gabriel's quirky yet warm vocalization. Dancing With The Moonlit Knight is the song I go to when explaining to people why Phil is a great drummer. The Cinema Show features excellent odd time drumming that powers the second half of the track. Firth of Fifth is just about flawless. [First added to this chart: 08/24/2016]
The Legend: Phil Collins' finest drumming is from 1972-1977. His drumming was stellar on those Genesis records and of course the classic first Brand X album. He was listening to and studying drummers like Billy Cobham and it showed. He put his own spin on that style, and it was phenomenal... Flash forward to the pop years of Genesis as well as Phil's own solo career.. The drumming was obviously less busy and less chop oriented, but he laid down the right part every time including arguably the most famous moment in pop drumming, yeah you know it, the fill in "In The Air Tonight". Simple but effective. Phil should be celebrated for reaching soaring heights as a pop star while still keeping drums in the picture. A living legend.
The Album: Selling England By The Pound features some of the most well put together prog drumming I've ever heard. This was in the midst of the era in which Phil was listening to Billy Cobham. Some of the fills sound very Cobham-esq and it puts an interesting spin on the folky prog led by Peter Gabriel's quirky yet warm vocalization. Dancing With The Moonlit Knight is the song I go to when explaining to people why Phil is a great drummer. The Cinema Show features excellent odd time drumming that powers the second half of the track. Firth of Fifth is just about flawless. [First added to this chart: 08/24/2016]
Year of Release:
1973
Appears in:
Rank Score:
10,683
Rank in 1973:
Rank in 1970s:
Overall Rank:
Average Rating:
Comments:
Buy album
- #Sponsored
BERNARD PURDIE
The Legend: Bernard "Pretty" Purdie has appeared on more songs and albums than just about any other drummer, living or dead. That in itself is an indication of how top tier his feel is. Pretty's ability to play for the song in countless styles, jazz, funk, r&b, rock, shuffle, blues, samba, etc.. is simply astounding. Listening to him speak on his career, drum beats, and legacy is a real treat as well.
The Album: Aretha's Young Gifted And Black features one of Bernard's most famous and sampled performances, Rock Steady. The drum break in Rock Steady is supremely tasteful and provides a funky backbone to the song that has transcended generations of drumming. Much like Clyde Stubblefield's Funky Drummer, Rock Steady is legendary for paving the way for countless future drum samples as well as of course drummers actually practicing. [First added to this chart: 08/24/2016]
The Legend: Bernard "Pretty" Purdie has appeared on more songs and albums than just about any other drummer, living or dead. That in itself is an indication of how top tier his feel is. Pretty's ability to play for the song in countless styles, jazz, funk, r&b, rock, shuffle, blues, samba, etc.. is simply astounding. Listening to him speak on his career, drum beats, and legacy is a real treat as well.
The Album: Aretha's Young Gifted And Black features one of Bernard's most famous and sampled performances, Rock Steady. The drum break in Rock Steady is supremely tasteful and provides a funky backbone to the song that has transcended generations of drumming. Much like Clyde Stubblefield's Funky Drummer, Rock Steady is legendary for paving the way for countless future drum samples as well as of course drummers actually practicing. [First added to this chart: 08/24/2016]
Year of Release:
1972
Appears in:
Rank Score:
554
Rank in 1972:
Rank in 1970s:
Overall Rank:
Average Rating:
Comments:
Buy album
- #Sponsored
JACK DEJOHNETTE
The Legend: If this list was decided purely by feel and uniqueness, Jack would have to be in the Top 10, perhaps Top 5. Also a phenomenal pianist, his rhythm is as flawless as his drumming resume. If you've never heard Jack's drumming before, I highly recommend his work with Miles, he also has work with Coltrane, and his work can additionally be found on recordings by Chick Corea, Joe Henderson, and Wayne Shorter to name merely a few. I can truly say Dejohnette has a style all his own. His playing can be smooth to the point of complete relaxation then build up musically and effortlessly to a grand mudslide of perfectly phrased notes. Check out his drum solo based around the Love Supreme melody.
The Album: Another entry from Miles Davis. He had pretty stellar taste in drummers. [First added to this chart: 08/24/2016]
The Legend: If this list was decided purely by feel and uniqueness, Jack would have to be in the Top 10, perhaps Top 5. Also a phenomenal pianist, his rhythm is as flawless as his drumming resume. If you've never heard Jack's drumming before, I highly recommend his work with Miles, he also has work with Coltrane, and his work can additionally be found on recordings by Chick Corea, Joe Henderson, and Wayne Shorter to name merely a few. I can truly say Dejohnette has a style all his own. His playing can be smooth to the point of complete relaxation then build up musically and effortlessly to a grand mudslide of perfectly phrased notes. Check out his drum solo based around the Love Supreme melody.
The Album: Another entry from Miles Davis. He had pretty stellar taste in drummers. [First added to this chart: 08/24/2016]
Year of Release:
1972
Appears in:
Rank Score:
1,801
Rank in 1972:
Rank in 1970s:
Overall Rank:
Average Rating:
Comments:
Buy album
- #Sponsored
CHARLIE WATTS
The Legend: The only man who can say he held the throne behind the legendary Stones. Kind of all that needs to be said. Much like the aforementioned Ringo Starr, Charlie fuels his rock band like literally nobody else could ever do with a feel that is many often try to steal but can't quite replicate. It's in his hands, it's that simple. What's more is Charlie's unique approach to rock drumming and some of the drum performances he's laid down. Albums like Exile on Main Street, Sticky Fingers, Aftermath, and Let It Bleed would not have been the same without him. [First added to this chart: 08/24/2016]
The Legend: The only man who can say he held the throne behind the legendary Stones. Kind of all that needs to be said. Much like the aforementioned Ringo Starr, Charlie fuels his rock band like literally nobody else could ever do with a feel that is many often try to steal but can't quite replicate. It's in his hands, it's that simple. What's more is Charlie's unique approach to rock drumming and some of the drum performances he's laid down. Albums like Exile on Main Street, Sticky Fingers, Aftermath, and Let It Bleed would not have been the same without him. [First added to this chart: 08/24/2016]
Year of Release:
1971
Appears in:
Rank Score:
17,546
Rank in 1971:
Rank in 1970s:
Overall Rank:
Average Rating:
Comments:
Total albums: 14. Page 1 of 2
Don't agree with this chart? Create your own from the My Charts page!
Modern Drummer's 50 Greatest Drummers of All Time (2014) composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|
|
| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 4 | 8% | |
| 1960s | 8 | 16% | |
| 1970s | 14 | 28% | |
| 1980s | 12 | 24% | |
| 1990s | 3 | 6% | |
| 2000s | 8 | 16% | |
| 2010s | 1 | 2% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
 |
|
|
| Dream Theater | 2 | 4% | |
| Frank Zappa | 2 | 4% | |
| Gene Krupa | 1 | 2% | |
| Tool | 1 | 2% | |
| Genesis | 1 | 2% | |
| Porcupine Tree | 1 | 2% | |
| Van Halen | 1 | 2% | |
| Show all | |||
Modern Drummer's 50 Greatest Drummers of All Time (2014) chart changes
There have been no changes to this chart.Modern Drummer's 50 Greatest Drummers of All Time (2014) similar charts
| Title | Source | Type | Published | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top 50 Greatest Music Albums | zelecaster23 | Overall chart | 2024 |  |
| Top 50 Greatest Music Albums | Dimitritov | Overall chart | 2018 |  |
| Top 40 Greatest Music Albums | coppolaleone | Overall chart | 2016 |  |
| Top 50 Greatest Music Albums | ralflord | Overall chart | 2010 | |
| Top 50 Greatest Music Albums | Gassman | Overall chart | 2011 | |
| Top 50 Greatest Music Albums | JuanLuisGG14 | Overall chart | 2023 | |
| Top 50 Greatest Music Albums | luigi522 | Overall chart | 2017 |  |
| Top 40 Greatest Music Albums | KeithGM | Overall chart | 2016 | |
| Top 50 Greatest Music Albums | kscotti | Overall chart | 2010 | |
| Top 40 Greatest Music Albums | vince | Overall chart | 2014 | |
Modern Drummer's 50 Greatest Drummers of All Time (2014) similarity to your chart(s)
Not a member? Registering is quick, easy and FREE!
Why register?
Join a passionate community of over 50,000 music fans.- Create & share your own charts.
- Have your say in the overall rankings.
- Post comments in the forums and vote on polls.
- Comment on or rate any album, artist, track or chart.
- Discover new music & improve your music collection.
- Customise the overall chart using a variety of different filters & metrics.
- Create a wishlist of albums.
- Help maintain the BEA database.
- Earn member points and gain access to increasing levels of functionality!
- ... And lots more!
Register now - it only takes a moment!
Other custom charts by AAL2014
Modern Drummer's 50 Greatest Drummers of All Time (2014) ratings
87/100 (from 2 votes)
where:
av = trimmed mean average rating an item has currently received.
n = number of ratings an item has currently received.
m = minimum number of ratings required for an item to appear in a 'top-rated' chart (currently 10).
AV = the site mean average rating.
N.B. The average rating for this chart will not be reliable as it has been rated very few times.
Showing all 2 ratings for this chart.
| Rating | Date updated | Member | Chart ratings | Avg. chart rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 90/100  | 06/15/2017 01:45 |  bobbyb5 | | 90/100 |
| 100/100 | 10/01/2016 12:41 | mostlymor | | 89/100 |
Please log in or register if you want to be able to leave a rating
Modern Drummer's 50 Greatest Drummers of All Time (2014) favourites
Please log in or register if you want to be able to add a favourite
Modern Drummer's 50 Greatest Drummers of All Time (2014) comments
Showing all 3 comments |
Most Helpful First | Newest First | Maximum Rated First |
Longest Comments First
(Only showing comments with -2 votes or higher. You can alter this threshold from your profile page. Manage Profile)
From AAL2014 06/15/2017 06:54
AAL2014 06/15/2017 06:54
Thank you Bobby. I appreciate that, I still have some work to go on this chart with comments and I still have a couple of these drummers to listen to so I can provide an honest comment on why they were voted onto this list. So hopefully you'll revisit later haha.
Karen Carpenter was indeed a great drummer. Unique player who had a lot of personality and made it come through in her playing. I haven't listened to a ton of the Carpenters' music however I've seen a number of awesome solo videos from her on YouTube. Pretty great snare chops.
Helpful? (Log in to vote) | 0 votes (0 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
90/100
From bobbyb5 06/15/2017 01:49
bobbyb5 06/15/2017 01:49
That was very informative to someone like me who really doent shit about music. Heh heh. I like it. Ive heard people i know who play drums say that Karen Carpenter was actually a good drummer. Is that true? I thought they were joking but they weren't. Lol
Helpful? (Log in to vote) | 0 votes (0 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
100/100
From mostlymor 10/01/2016 12:42
Excellent chart, enjoyed your comments particularly.
Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +1 votes (1 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
Please log in or register if you want to be able to add a comment
Your feedback for Modern Drummer's 50 Greatest Drummers of All Time (2014)
Let us know what you think of this chart by adding a comment or assigning a rating below!
If you enjoy our site, please consider supporting us by sparing a few seconds to disable your ad blocker.
A lot of hard work happens in the background to keep BEA running, and it's especially difficult to do this when we can't pay our hosting fees :(
We work very hard to ensure our site is as fast (and FREE!) as possible, and we respect your privacy.
A lot of hard work happens in the background to keep BEA running, and it's especially difficult to do this when we can't pay our hosting fees :(
We work very hard to ensure our site is as fast (and FREE!) as possible, and we respect your privacy.