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).
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GENE KRUPA
The Legend: The man who brought drums to the forefront. Not only did Gene have the chops of an all timer, his charm and charisma were like few if any others. In the days of famous drum battles on television, Gene and Buddy would go toe to toe quite often. You may prefer one or the other, but they were the positive and negative of each other playing-wise. Rich's chops and speed were countered every time with a perfectly charming motif of percussive brilliance from Krupa. Neil Peart has been quoted as saying the Gene Krupa Story, the movie on Krupa's life, is what made him want to be a drummer. That's influence right there.
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The Legend: The man who brought drums to the forefront. Not only did Gene have the chops of an all timer, his charm and charisma were like few if any others. In the days of famous drum battles on television, Gene and Buddy would go toe to toe quite often. You may prefer one or the other, but they were the positive and negative of each other playing-wise. Rich's chops and speed were countered every time with a perfectly charming motif of percussive brilliance from Krupa. Neil Peart has been quoted as saying the Gene Krupa Story, the movie on Krupa's life, is what made him want to be a drummer. That's influence right there.
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MIKE PORTNOY
The Legend: Dream Theater is just not the same without him. A modern day drum hero, Michael Stephen Portnoy, was in Dream Theater for almost 30 years before leaving his baby and brainchild. During his tenure in one of prog rock's most popular bands, listeners heard his drumming, writing, arranging, and vocals grow consistently. His personality became as big as his drum kit. Mike's use of odd time and what he can do in and around it is astounding...or perhaps Astonishing?... and it served Dream Theater and their rabid nerd fanbase incredibly well. Outside of Dream Theater, Mike has blazed trails with countless projects, prog or not. Flying Colors, Avenged Sevenfold, LTE, PSMS, The Neal Morse Band, the Winery Dogs, and Transatlantic have all put out incredible work with Mike on the skins. One of the hardest working musicians in the world, Mike was the youngest drummer to ever be voted into Modern Drummer's Hall of Fame.
The Album: Six Degrees may not be my favorite Dream Theater record, albeit it's really great, but I think it shows Portnoy at his absolute peak of musicianship. The drum tracks to The Glass Prison, The Great Debate, Misunderstood, and of course the different parts of the 45 minute title track are all over the place but in a perfectly arranged way. The album sandwiched between my favorite DT album SFAM, and their heaviest work Train of Thought, provided an excellent musical bridge with some of their finest ensemble playing. This is in the midst of the era where Portnoy and Petrucci took hold creatively as well as from a business stand point too. Mike proved his worth in that regard quite well being the voice and face of one of prog's modern day legends. [First added to this chart: 08/24/2016]
The Legend: Dream Theater is just not the same without him. A modern day drum hero, Michael Stephen Portnoy, was in Dream Theater for almost 30 years before leaving his baby and brainchild. During his tenure in one of prog rock's most popular bands, listeners heard his drumming, writing, arranging, and vocals grow consistently. His personality became as big as his drum kit. Mike's use of odd time and what he can do in and around it is astounding...or perhaps Astonishing?... and it served Dream Theater and their rabid nerd fanbase incredibly well. Outside of Dream Theater, Mike has blazed trails with countless projects, prog or not. Flying Colors, Avenged Sevenfold, LTE, PSMS, The Neal Morse Band, the Winery Dogs, and Transatlantic have all put out incredible work with Mike on the skins. One of the hardest working musicians in the world, Mike was the youngest drummer to ever be voted into Modern Drummer's Hall of Fame.
The Album: Six Degrees may not be my favorite Dream Theater record, albeit it's really great, but I think it shows Portnoy at his absolute peak of musicianship. The drum tracks to The Glass Prison, The Great Debate, Misunderstood, and of course the different parts of the 45 minute title track are all over the place but in a perfectly arranged way. The album sandwiched between my favorite DT album SFAM, and their heaviest work Train of Thought, provided an excellent musical bridge with some of their finest ensemble playing. This is in the midst of the era where Portnoy and Petrucci took hold creatively as well as from a business stand point too. Mike proved his worth in that regard quite well being the voice and face of one of prog's modern day legends. [First added to this chart: 08/24/2016]
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DAVE WECKL
[First added to this chart: 08/24/2016]
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2004
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DENNIS CHAMBERS
The Legend: I almost don't feel like writing about Dennis. I've praised him too much in my day to day life!! Dennis is a true powerhouse drummer. He's a master of many styles and has speed to burn. Getting his start with P-Funk and moving on to acts like John Scofield, Niacin, Santana, and Mike Stern, Dennis has helped put a charge into countless albums with a drum vocabulary as large as large has his trusty Pearl drum set. Recently the drum world was hit with a scare as it was announced, with very little detail, Dennis was sick. Luckily he's healthier and back to touring with various artists. May the drum gods bless Dennis Chambers.
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The Legend: I almost don't feel like writing about Dennis. I've praised him too much in my day to day life!! Dennis is a true powerhouse drummer. He's a master of many styles and has speed to burn. Getting his start with P-Funk and moving on to acts like John Scofield, Niacin, Santana, and Mike Stern, Dennis has helped put a charge into countless albums with a drum vocabulary as large as large has his trusty Pearl drum set. Recently the drum world was hit with a scare as it was announced, with very little detail, Dennis was sick. Luckily he's healthier and back to touring with various artists. May the drum gods bless Dennis Chambers.
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DAVE GROHL
The Legend: Dave Grohl deserves this spot and here's why...
Bands: Nirvana, QOTSA, Foo Fighters, Them Crooked Vultures, Probot, Scream.
Albums: Nevermind, In Utero, TCV, Songs For The Deaf, The Colour & The Shape.
Drum Tracks: Smells Like Teen Spirit, Song For the Deaf, Everlong, Warsaw.
There are obviously more to list, but there are nothing but classics there. He played drums with or on all of them. He didn't just play on them, he played THE perfect parts on them with the right delivery and feel. Grohl has Bonham like feel. He doesn't have super chops or speed to burn, but his musical IQ is very high. Long live David Grohl, he really is one of the greats.
The Album: Songs For The Deaf is a modern day classic, made essential to my ears by Dave's drumming. If the first two songs on the record weren't enough for you then how about the drum intro for Songs For the Dead? Talk about a classic drum moment. Dave's feel and intensity on this record is what makes it great and he fit the roll of QOTSA's skinsman better than anyone so far. It's always exciting to hear Dave and Josh are working together. This album (as well as the incredible Them Crooked Vultures album), is proof positive to their chemistry as well as Dave's prowess as the greatest rock drummer of his generation. [First added to this chart: 08/24/2016]
The Legend: Dave Grohl deserves this spot and here's why...
Bands: Nirvana, QOTSA, Foo Fighters, Them Crooked Vultures, Probot, Scream.
Albums: Nevermind, In Utero, TCV, Songs For The Deaf, The Colour & The Shape.
Drum Tracks: Smells Like Teen Spirit, Song For the Deaf, Everlong, Warsaw.
There are obviously more to list, but there are nothing but classics there. He played drums with or on all of them. He didn't just play on them, he played THE perfect parts on them with the right delivery and feel. Grohl has Bonham like feel. He doesn't have super chops or speed to burn, but his musical IQ is very high. Long live David Grohl, he really is one of the greats.
The Album: Songs For The Deaf is a modern day classic, made essential to my ears by Dave's drumming. If the first two songs on the record weren't enough for you then how about the drum intro for Songs For the Dead? Talk about a classic drum moment. Dave's feel and intensity on this record is what makes it great and he fit the roll of QOTSA's skinsman better than anyone so far. It's always exciting to hear Dave and Josh are working together. This album (as well as the incredible Them Crooked Vultures album), is proof positive to their chemistry as well as Dave's prowess as the greatest rock drummer of his generation. [First added to this chart: 08/24/2016]
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GAVIN HARRISON
[First added to this chart: 08/24/2016]
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2007
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JOJO MAYER
[First added to this chart: 08/24/2016]
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2009
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DANNY CAREY
The Legend: Originally, Danny Carey was not the drummer in Tool. However he was the one renting out the space for Tool to practice. After multiple sessions in which their drummer did not show up, history unfolded the way it was supposed to and Danny Carey became the drummer in Tool. A heavy hitter like Bonham, a progressive wizard like Neil Peart, a creative, dynamic maestro like Billy Cobham, Danny Carey used his influences to craft a beautiful and identifiable skill set that has influenced a generation of drummers all the same. I had tried to learn the syncopated poly-rhythmic groove from Eulogy for a long time, only recently has it started to fall in place. Danny's use of odd groupings (especially within odd time signatures) has a hand in making Tool one of prog's greatest acts. He's incredible.
The Album: Funny to think of it this way, but 2006's 10,000 Days is still Tool's latest release. So we're going on 4,000 Days since Tool's last album.
Anyway, 10,000 Days is the reason I'm so into Tool now. It was the first album I listened to with intent all the way through from them. Upon each re-visitation, I kept hearing more and more details (big and small) I hadn't noticed before. Especially from Carey. You could honestly pick any of the last 3 Tool studio albums as Danny Carey's finest moment, but this is the most influential to me. Jambi, The Pot, Vicarious, and of course Wings (10,000 Days) have incredibly precise yet kick ass drum tracks aided by incredible production. Don't be fooled by the 75/100 score on Best Ever Albums, 10,000 Days is a great album. "Why can't we just admit it?"
Best Performances: The Grudge, Pushit, Lateralus [First added to this chart: 08/25/2016]
The Legend: Originally, Danny Carey was not the drummer in Tool. However he was the one renting out the space for Tool to practice. After multiple sessions in which their drummer did not show up, history unfolded the way it was supposed to and Danny Carey became the drummer in Tool. A heavy hitter like Bonham, a progressive wizard like Neil Peart, a creative, dynamic maestro like Billy Cobham, Danny Carey used his influences to craft a beautiful and identifiable skill set that has influenced a generation of drummers all the same. I had tried to learn the syncopated poly-rhythmic groove from Eulogy for a long time, only recently has it started to fall in place. Danny's use of odd groupings (especially within odd time signatures) has a hand in making Tool one of prog's greatest acts. He's incredible.
The Album: Funny to think of it this way, but 2006's 10,000 Days is still Tool's latest release. So we're going on 4,000 Days since Tool's last album.
Anyway, 10,000 Days is the reason I'm so into Tool now. It was the first album I listened to with intent all the way through from them. Upon each re-visitation, I kept hearing more and more details (big and small) I hadn't noticed before. Especially from Carey. You could honestly pick any of the last 3 Tool studio albums as Danny Carey's finest moment, but this is the most influential to me. Jambi, The Pot, Vicarious, and of course Wings (10,000 Days) have incredibly precise yet kick ass drum tracks aided by incredible production. Don't be fooled by the 75/100 score on Best Ever Albums, 10,000 Days is a great album. "Why can't we just admit it?"
Best Performances: The Grudge, Pushit, Lateralus [First added to this chart: 08/25/2016]
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Modern Drummer's 50 Greatest Drummers of All Time (2014) composition
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| 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% |
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| Dream Theater | 2 | 4% | |
| Frank Zappa | 2 | 4% | |
| The Jimi Hendrix Experience | 1 | 2% | |
| Gene Krupa | 1 | 2% | |
| Tool | 1 | 2% | |
| Genesis | 1 | 2% | |
| Porcupine Tree | 1 | 2% | |
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From AAL2014 06/15/2017 06:54
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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.
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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
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From mostlymor 10/01/2016 12:42
Excellent chart, enjoyed your comments particularly.
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