Terry Bozzio, more than just a technique-virtuoso

When it comes to defining the greatest drummers ever, it is all about looking at the bands they played for and who inspired their work. Terry Bozzio played for the Rolling Stones, and he made his name working alongside Frank Zappa. For the best part of the mid-to-late seventies, the drummers have the best opportunity ... Read more Terry Bozzio, more than just a technique-virtuoso

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Bill Bruford, a percussionist with the technique and prowess of classical musicians

The world of percussion instruments and drumming is not an easy one. It needs precision and a great combination of drumming skills to deliver quality sounds and mixes. And Bill Bruford knew just how to do this. Bill Bruford is termed as a percussionist with the technique and prowess of classical musicians. This characteristic put ... Read more Bill Bruford, a percussionist with the technique and prowess of classical musicians

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Buddy Rich, one of the greatest drummers of all times

Many drummers that have stood out in the past and the present had someone else to attribute their success to. This is different for Buddy Rich. He stands out as a self-trained childhood vaudeville star. In other words, Buddy Rich did not just start drumming because others were doing and it was beneficial, he loved ... Read more Buddy Rich, one of the greatest drummers of all times

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D.J Fontana, from hillbilly music swing to Elvis Presley

We all know the works of Elvis Presley. His recordings have been played across the world for many generations, creating inspirational moments for all who love music. But one thing you may not know is that “D.J” Fontana was behind hundreds of these recordings. The drummer was one of the leading and most admired performers ... Read more D.J Fontana, from hillbilly music swing to Elvis Presley

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Charlie Watts from Rolling Stones, an icon of the pop-Rock music

It is hard to talk about the most outstanding drummer of all time without mentioning Charlie Watts. His contribution to the music industry has been applauded by many across the globe, making him an icon in the rock genre. When Keith Richards wanted to complement the drummer, he may have indicated that the Rolling Stones who have never been so strong if they had not taken Charlie in. In fact, Richards mentions that the group “couldn’t afford” him by the ...

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Benny Benjamin, one of the most outstanding musicians of all time

Benny Benjamin is, without a doubt, one of the most outstanding musicians of all time. And for many years, he was the only inspiration that got Berry Gordy into the studio to record.  Benny is widely known for his hard-swinging style whenever he was working on any project. Today, many drummers admire Berry’s drumming simply because of how he maneuvered among different. Once, Berry Gordy said that he could not enter a studio unless Benny was behind the stick. He ...

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A guide to Drum Tuning

Playing drums is more than just hitting them with a stick. You need to tune your drums properly and train your ear to capture the right sounds at all times. But you cannot start using tuning directly just with your ear. It takes a lot of time to train this. Luckily, many instruments can help you put. Even the most experienced drummers begun with instruments before they could learn to individually tune the bass, the tom, or the snare. Don’t ...

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Al Jackson Jr. and The legendary soul label Stax

The legendary soul label Stax has come a long way, thanks to Al Jackson Jr. He is a seasoned drummer who has been celebrated over the years for his contribution to the entire industry. Al Jackson Jr has a unique way of presenting his ideas to the world through music, which got him great admiration all over the world. And until he died in 1975 at age 40, Jackson was a brilliant drummer who knows how to pull everyone along ...

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How to learn Rhythm

I was going through some comments on online music forums. There is this gentleman who says he has been teaching acoustic guitar to a high school kid. He says the kid seemed to have been progressing well with his hands, except for the Rhythm. And he was bland enough to say the student had no rhythm. In fact, understand even just the concept of Rhythm seems to be a huge problem. For this reason, he does not recognize tempo at all. ...

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Gene Krupa

Gene Krupa is among the top drummers who have left a huge footmark in the industry. Neil Peart, one of the greatest drummers of all times once said Krupa was “the first rock drummer, in very many ways.” This is an excellent witness to the works of Gene Krupa. When it comes to innovation and creating new styles, he appears in full swing. His style included unique personal features that seemed to tell stories. It is not every day that ...

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Stewart Copeland

It is very hard to talk about the great drummers of all times without mentioning Steward Copeland. Even when you hear some of the big names, chances are they have gone through Steward Copeland’s hands or inspired by it. Even though Sting‘s melody has become ubiquitous, there is no doubt they are enjoying what the Police have become because of Copeland. He inspired the unique use of space, subtlety, and aggression that has been an inspiration for many generations. His ...

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Mitch Mitchell

When you talk about the most innovative drummers of all time, you will not fail to hear the name of Mitch Mitchell come. It was not only in his drumming style but in his personality as well. And perhaps one of the reasons he is well known across the industry is his unique way of creating new styles. Roger Taylor of Queen recalls him as a player who played the kit like a song. In other words, when Mitchell was ...

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Clyde Stubblefield and John “Jabo” Starks

There has been a huge number of drummers in history, but very few compared to the legacy left by Clyde Stubblefield. It is hard to talk about him without mentioning John “Jabo” Starks because these are two drummers who always worked together. And it is possible that each of them was successful – though John is woefully underrated because of their collaborations and reason to stick together as a team. Clyde became a force that would not be reckoned within ...

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The fantastic chameleonic style of Hal Blaine

Hal Blaine could be the only drummer who’s every project turned out to be a masterpiece, or something close. Max Weinberg once has something to say about the drummer and stated that Hal Blaine would still be very famous if his only work were “Be My Baby,” where he played his drums so perfectly, they continue to resonate the air till today. Max’s statement not only indicates that Blaine was a gifted musician but also an innovative one. But that ...

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Neil Peart and his enthusiastic charming style

Talk about talent in the music industry, and there are very few who turn out genuine. And Neil Peart was one of these few. He first auditions for Rush in 1974, and immediately impressed everyone with his charming style. His bandmates saw in him something more than just a simple drummer, but a chance to fully embrace their die-hard Who fathoms. Guitarist Alex Lifeson states that they were immediately blown away by Peart’s playing. He used the exact style of ...

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Ginger Baker, an outstanding performer

Ginger Baker is one of the most outstanding performers of all time. He was blessed with great talent, yet cursed with the same level of temper. Even so, he has remained one of the most admired drummers in the jazz industry. He had a way of combining this style’s training with a robust polyrhythmic style in the developed world. And he was the best, often referred to as the power trio. No one can ever ignore his constant clashes with ...

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Keith Moon

Keith Moon describes himself as the “greatest Keith Moon-Type Drummer in the world.” This is one drummer who was very careful about his rock drumming technique. He was a drummer who always strived to make his performance exceptional. And he was even more cautious about the repetition of his general life. Many who listened to his performance suggested that he was more than just a rock ‘stick-master.’ He is known for his inspiration with Muppets Character Animal. It is not ...

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