My Top 40 Greatest Drummers of All Time! 🥁
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- It’s not easy selecting the top 40 drummers of all time. There are so many greats. But based on my criteria that I mentioned at the beginning of my video I break down my top 40 picks which are my personal favourites for the greatest drummers of all time!!
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Great list everytime I was thinking one would be missed he showed up!
Thanks! I agree I think it’s a great list!!
Japan is keeping it alive. Tons of great Rock and Jazz drummers over there.
New Canadians on the horizon with Carter McLean, England Steve Hynes, South Americans Ramon Montagner, Armenian Jacob Armen, see Alan Dawson with Brubeck Take 5….and a lot of unknowns soldiers here….
A great list and, can we ever cover all the greats and, we all have favorites and our own opinions but still, a great list... There are a few I would add, remove and switch around but, as I said, still, a great list...good job!!
Great list🎉
Glad you like it 👍
Buddy Rich is my favorite , Nobody's better
Can’t argue much with who’s in there but Jeff Campitelli must be the first runner up He’s an absolute master of his craft and a huge drum influence on so many and has come to the rescue of quite a few famous drummers, helping them with their techniques
Anyway nice list
10 years from now, I suspect Nandi Bushell will make the list.
That could be a possibility
I had 23 of the guys on your list: John Bonham, Neil Peart, Stewart Copeland, Danny Carrey, Alex Van Halen, Carter Beauford, Bill Ward, Steve Gadd, Steve Smith, Art Blakey, Dennis Chambers, Gavin Harrison, Clyde Stubblefield, Buddy Rich, Dave Weckle, Ian Paice, Jeff Porcaro, Carl Palmer, Tony Williams, Vinnie Colaiuta, Mitch Mitchell, Ginger Baker, and Phil Collins, but the 17 I had that you didn't are: Simon Phillips, Mike Portnoy, Greg Bissonette, Jimmy Chamberlain, Phil Ehart, Jon Fishman, Marco Minnemann, Virgil Donati, Jonathan Mover, Jeff Campatelli, Thomas Lang, Dave Lombardo, Terry Bozzio, Mike Mangini, J.D. Beck, Benny Greb, and Jojo Mayer.
Cool, that’s a great list!
That’s a full list of great drummers
I’ve had the pleasure of sitting down with Jeff Campitelli quite a few times, and the dude is incredible. It was like asking for quarterback tips and Joe, Montana walks in the room.
Besides being one of the nicest damn guys I’ve met, he was very giving of his time and advice
I discovered very quickly I was in over my head and out of my league. 😂
Haha that’s awesome! Never fear greatness embrace those guys because they are rare! My time studying with Dom Famularo was priceless
@atdrumteacher43
You can bet your last buck I’ve embraced it…. I had to get over my fanboy crush first of course
Told me to start reading music, work on my sticking over & over & over again, repeat your basics , repeatedly telling me I am a time keeper , if I’m off a 1/4 note the next time around I’m off a 1/2 Feel the swing , stay in the pocket and enjoy myself. And don’t embarrass him. ;-)
@billc.5861 yeah that’s all good advice! I remember being nervous at my first lesson with Steve Smith, and as you say after you get over the awe and fanboy part then the learning can begin!
You got 1 & 2 spot on. Not sure about some of the others.
All good pics!
The most interesting list I've seen, but lacking Virgil Donati is unforgivable...
lol, I love Virgil but I can only fit 40 in. If it was say 50 or 60 Virgil and probably Thomas Lang would have been on the list!
Surprise too never see Brian Bennets name on any of these lists. Posdibly the most underrated drummer ever.
The shadows drummer staying in the shadows
Zach Hill from Death Grips?! He's an absolute monster.
Todd Suchermann
Steve Jordan
Abe Laboriel Jr.
Tommy Aldridge
Yup I agree, but had to pick only 40 if it was more like 50 or 60 those guys would have been in there!
Would have thought Copeland was in the top 10!
I love Stewart but the guys in the top ten were more influential such as Ringo. Stewart technically is better but Ringo influenced a generation to pick up sticks! I play because of Ringo. He’s actually number one in the influencer category
Neverending list and debate forever giving good ideas.Love u got Jeff Porcaro suxs he passed at 38,one of my faves with Toto and he helped many great Artists in the greatest decade of all time never to forget miss it so much oh hail the 80s atmosphere could harp on and explain vibes and feelings like no other time or place in history.Did u have Paicey,Cozy,Carl Palmer, Philthy Animal Taylor(Motorhead)Clem Burke(Blondie) Robbie Bachman (BTO) Terry Williams (Dire Straits)Rick Allen (Def Lep) and a huge mention he never gets on the lists in the World 🌎 Tony Thompson super 🥁 (Chic and Powerstation)
You’re right it’s a never ending list!
From my point of you - but it's subjective of course - I'm really missing Thomas Lang.
I don't know, what role Ringo Star should play here. During an interview with the Beatles, when being asked, if Ringo is the best drummer of the world, John Lennon said seriously: "he's not even the best in the band"... but most of the listed guys would also be on my fav list.
Thomas is great only 40 make it. Ringo is one of the true greats and John was just joking he knew how great Ringo was it was just gesture that comment has been taken out of context since he said it. Check out my Ringo video I just put out to find out why Ringo ( the king of groove is on the list )
Dave Grohl and no Simon Phillips or Gregg Bissonette? Two of the most versatile, well respected drummers in the business? Or Portnoy for everything he's done with the 859 band he's in? And I'm NOT a Portnoy fan. But Dave over Mike?? NEVER!!!
If it was top 50 I would have both of those in there and Todd sucherman and others. Grohl is in there because of how many people he’s influenced he’s the 90’s Ringo
@@drumteacher43 meh. He's one of the most overrated drummers around. Popular, of course. But the skills of ur average bar drummer.
Mick Tucker was great and should be on this list.
Mick was great but only 40 can make the list.
Tim, Really enjoyed that Thanks ! Cheers Liam 🏴🇨🇦🥁🔥👏😳👍
Thanks Liam, my son has the same name as you, lol. Glad you liked the video!!🥁😎
@@drumteacher43 Cool! Loved the montage! 🏴🇨🇦👍
That’s awesome‼️😃🏴
Where are Dunbar, Appice and Aldridge on this list? Where are Minnemann, Lang and Donati? Where are Thawer, Kawaguchi and Nilles? Where are Noritake and Jimbo? Where are Hoglan, Lombardo and Jarzombek.😕
They are on a bigger list. Only 40 for this list. Can’t fit everybody in
EL ESTEPARIO SIBERIANO
Only 40 could make it. He did not make the top 40
Nick Mason?
Michael Shrieve?
Both great but not for the top 40 in my opinion!
It’s a matter of opinion of course but Pierre van der Linden and Jaki Liebizeit should be on any best of list,and Bill Ward should be much higher.
As I’ve said to many commenters; this list is my opinion plus there are only 40 spots so if the list was say top 50 or 60 then I can add more people. But.. people would still complain, lol 😂
Yes of course,and I agree with a lot of the list,however,the two drummers I mentioned that you don’t have on your list,really should be.Bill Ward should be higher,not only because of his technical ability,but also because of his influence on drummers in the heavy metal and hard rock.He wrote the template for all metal drummers,and his influence continues.
Where is Dave Mattacks?
On somebody else’s list I guess!
Very nice list! I'd definitely have placed Bruford higher, given his skill, innovation, how many drummers he has inspired, and his early endorsement of electronics. I was a little surprised not to see Terry Bozzio in the top 40 as well, but overall, not a lot to disagree with here
Bruford is awesome no doubt. I had a tough time placing him, but settled eventually where I did. As far as Terry goes if it was top 50 I would put him in there for sure! Thanks for your comment 😎👍
Why didn't Steve Gadd even make the list or Terry Williams even?
Steve Gadd is # 5 Terry Williams didn’t make the cut It was top 40
No Barrymore Barlow?
Barrymore was great no doubt but it was a list of 40 and not everyone can make the top 40
Roger Taylor
Not in my top 40. Maybe on a larger list
alex van halen so underrated
He is underrated I agree. Super unique sound and style of playing. He’s one of those guys where as soon as you hear him you know who it is!
Will Calhoun (Living Colour) also in that word like many others be the same topics of interests.With Vocalists,Bass Players,Guitarists,Keyboardists even Sax Players lols 😂
Buddy rich easily number one
Yup, agreed! 👍
ANIMAL of the Muppets 😁
Yes, you mean Ronnie Verrel, who was an English drummer of the highest calibre!
Neil is the GOAT, that guy wasn’t human. I’m convinced he was a robot
Neil’s my all time favourite. I met him a few times. He’s human just a very high level human!
You got Dave Grohl and Ringo Starr on this list, but no Mike Portnoy or Mike Mangini? This list is seriously lacking. No female drummers, only one or two producers g metal guys. All that being said, I’m okay with the top three for the most part although I would put Portnoy in there somewhere.
It’s my personal favourite list I could put scooby doo in this list if I wanted too. I do like Mike mangini though!
@@drumteacher43 that's cool. We all have our favorites. But perhaps you should have called it "my favorite drummers of all time" so nobodies like me don't mistakenly call you out on it...?
Mangini is awesome but I'm personally very glad that Mike Portnoy is back with Dream Theater. It will be interesting to see where Mangini ends up next
@bretttrommler756 yeah at first I was a bit upset but I heard from someone actually linked to the band that it was amicable so I was happy to hear that plus Mike has already released a solo album. I need to check that out as well!
@bretttrommler756 I mention that it’s my favourite picks at the beginning of the video and in the description as well!
No Al Jackson, no Benny Benjamin, no Stanley Rudolph......no list.
All great, only 40 can make the list. My list is very sound! I’m very confident in my choices!
Not a single woman, not a single asian, not a single metal drummer. I know you stated beforehand that it's your personal top 40, but I'm still sad for the lack of representation of those. Thank you for the compilation though, they are all great musicians!
Sorry man but as I said and you acknowledged, in my video these are all my choices for top 40. Sex and race do not factor in. It’s my top 40 regardless of race/sex
@lagameover21
The list isn’t some freshman college level genders study review, it’s a list of some of the best drummers to ever play , what ever there ethnicity. All serious musicians don’t judge people by gender or color of skin, only by their talent
Have great day in class
@billc.5861 100% agree 👍
Get over yourself brother. People like what they like. Don’t watch if you don’t like. It’s a meritocracy.
@@greymatters14 Maybe the ones that have to "get over yourselves" are the ones that got so bothered by a random comment on the internet that was written respectfully and meant not harm, just expressed an opinion that is as valid as any other. I respect your (or anyone's) disagreement with my opinion, that's how you grow and have a full perspective of things: understanding all points of view, even if you disagree with some of them. When someone is rude or mocks other's opinion loses all credibility. Have a nice day.
You've got way too many of these guys later in their careers... You need to do some better research
I disagree they got better as they got older. Research was fine. I’m happy with this video. I put a lot of time and work into this.
This selection does not go together no matter what qualities you prefer. Apart from the fact that many good drummers (female drummers are also drummers) are not listed, Ringo does not at all belong there. The top three are dead, so (my conclusion) maybe you hate that loud banging on drum heads so much that only a dead drummer is a good drummer!!?? Either that or you have neither ears nor taste
Thanks for watching!
Grohl should never be on a list of the greatest drummers. Most popular? Of course.
Nirvana was the most popular band of the 90’s of course Dave Grohl makes this list!
@@drumteacher43 like I said, “Popular”.
Bon Joni was one of the most popular bands on the 80’s. So with ur logic, Tico should be on the list. Funny.
Yes but Tico
Didn’t change music and recording the way Dave did. He also influenced a ton of people to take up drumming. Dave’s not the most technical drummer obviously but neither are many great drummers in the end it’s not all about technique or speed or any of that. Groove, influence and ability to affect people are also important. There are many many facets of drumming you are overlooking.
@@drumteacher43 putting him in the list of 40 greatest drummers is just funny to me. He’s a hard hitting drummer. There are guy in bars better than him. Popolarity is just blah.
@mikeb598 thanks for watching