@@Slyness64209 Yes i am with you, but 1st of all it wont make Danny Carey smaller and 2nd of all when you watch the Video you see that he has a personal connection to most of them in terms of his development. So its not really THE best Drummers of all time its more like the best Drummers for him. As a Bassisst would put Justin Chancellor in my top 11 Bassists but i am really sure he does not belong in a ALL time top 10. But he has a big impact on me.
@domenicgalata1470
Жыл бұрын
Bill Ward’s progression over the first six Black Sabbath albums was amazing. Underrated drummer.
@gogoyubari366
Жыл бұрын
What makes you believe he's underrated? Did you travel the globe taking a survey from every citizen of the world? Please explain.
@domenicgalata1470
Жыл бұрын
@@gogoyubari366 I of course have not done that, but it has been noticed by me that he doesn’t get the proper due on lists. You always see the usual names but Ward isn’t mentioned as often when he clearly should be. Versatile and his progression through those first six records is staggering. I’d put Ward over Baker for instance.
@Greg-io1ip
Жыл бұрын
Bill Ward isn't underrated. If not for Neil Peart, Bill Ward is in Neil's chair.
@billwhitman4125
Жыл бұрын
Domenic Galata I'm with you ...but maybe a different reason. Among drummers Ward is God....but if you ask non musicians their top ten Ward never shows up. Fuck these people talk to you like that.
@ACarter87
Жыл бұрын
Bill is diametric opposite of underrated Any one that has any understanding of music Knows how amazing Bill is
@kimberlyelton9604
10 ай бұрын
Absolutely, Neil Peart, One of the BEST IN ÀLL OF ROCK AND ROLL!! NOONE COULD DO ON THE DRUMS OR WRITE MUSIC 🎵🎶 LIKE NEIL. HE IS AND ALWAYS WILL BE THE BEAST OF THE DRUMS!! WE SORELY MISS YOU,NEIL. R.I.P. BROTHER...
@allanperry6507
Жыл бұрын
Neil Peart really is more than a drummer he is a full on percussionist, lyricist , had no ego like many musicians have and a nice down to earth guy, thats what sets him way out beyond the rest of the group and number 1 for me .🤘RUSH🤘Smiles 😃 from Canada 🇨🇦
@cranehook4715
Жыл бұрын
It's amazing to see over many years how many drummers from all genres and backgrounds, how high they all hold Neil Peart.
@morbidmanmusic
Жыл бұрын
Sorry,". He is a drummer. His percussion skills aren't even close to an average orchestra player.
@76JStucki
Жыл бұрын
@@morbidmanmusic yeah. I think people often compare him as a percussionist to drummers who aren’t percussionists at all, and then he looks amazing. But to compare him to other percussionists…. What he does on keyboard percussion is is barely even a warmup exercise for any halfway decent college percussionists, let alone world class pros. We might say Neil was a drummer who dabbled in other percussion.
@stxbuck
Жыл бұрын
Peart actually delayed the start of Rush’s 1996 tour-Roll the Bones?-b/c he was taking lessons from a bongo master!
@boarhog1979
Жыл бұрын
@@morbidmanmusic What. He played jazz as well and still took lessons
@ianhewitson2738
Жыл бұрын
Always Neil Peart for me. It's not just his drumming,it's the way he lived his life, his writing and lyrics, his eagerness to improve, his pursuit of excellence.
@GioGuitarDude
Жыл бұрын
Neil was a pure genius. His attention to detail in just about everything in life was incredible. Every drum fill, every bell that he hit and every symbol that he struck was out of the pursuit of excellence and any sane person would agree that he achieved it. I can’t think of one Rush song where the percussion wasn’t perfection.
@frankfrohmann1504
Жыл бұрын
Neil Peart - in addition to the fact that he was the best drummer - also wrote the best song lyrics in music history. Neil is a separate segment. Unbeatable.
@erikness4231
Жыл бұрын
Dang it, I wanted to be the first to say this. The Professor added so many elements intro what could been just a standard drum solo.He added so much into it. No disrespect to John Bonham, Keith Moon, and the like, but IMHO Neil took it to another level.
@Saiyan585
Жыл бұрын
@Frank Frohmann Definitely don't agree on the lyrics.
@Saiyan585
Жыл бұрын
Always Portnoy for me.
@denmorin
4 ай бұрын
Not a drummer but I love music and I love hearing a legend talking about other legends.
@mOnStErMACEO
Жыл бұрын
Musicians like Mike Portnoy are the true reason we love music.
@robg8784
Жыл бұрын
his work on images and Words is simply Brilliant!
@maximummatt73
Жыл бұрын
Home, tho
@Selkirk69
Жыл бұрын
His appreciation for music is one of his best qualities.
@johnjones5977
Жыл бұрын
@@maximummatt73 What, exactly, does that mean?
@maximummatt73
Жыл бұрын
@@johnjones5977 it means you should calm down, son
@vaevictis_
Жыл бұрын
Mike always comes off as big music buff/nerd so it’s always nice to listen to him talk about music. So happy I got to see him perform “honor thy father” live!
@FeretFeatures
Жыл бұрын
whatt when
@Itsallfun3000
Жыл бұрын
Your comment triggered a memory in my mind I recall him or maybe we it James having a scooter on stage?
@vaevictis_
Жыл бұрын
@@FeretFeatures this was in gigantour 2006 i believe? Where they coheadlined with megadeth. They played a lot of songs from train of thought so I was very happy with that
@acerimmer8338
Жыл бұрын
Don't cross the crooked step!
@J-Rod73
5 ай бұрын
Danny Carey #1 for me.
@michaelshannon9169
3 ай бұрын
Lars Ulrich bro. Let that sink in.
@Kristina-jf4hd
3 ай бұрын
💯 agree!!!
@etotigasad9996
3 ай бұрын
LooL
@chrism6195
3 ай бұрын
@@michaelshannon9169 BAHAHA
@stephengregory7026
3 ай бұрын
Rich? Gadd ? Peart ? Chambers ? Weckl ?
@tehnagabakti
Жыл бұрын
Man for me, Ian Paice is one of the all time greats and I really don't think he gets the credit he deserves.
@gonzaloborquez894
Жыл бұрын
not one of, he is the greatest drummer.
@nigelhaines7900
Жыл бұрын
@@gonzaloborquez894 agreed he was brill
@timhenderson6473
Жыл бұрын
Very fast hands.those fills on space trucking are classic.had a good groove as well
@emanuelefasanofasano3814
Жыл бұрын
Until recently his solos all sound the same now
@MarkLipka
Жыл бұрын
*Paice is a guy who is FANTASTICALLY AMAZING, yet never seems to get mentioned on anyone's list. Glad to at least se him mentioned in the comments!*
@frikkied2638
Жыл бұрын
And now a moment to appreciate how many of us were inspired to get into drumming by Mike himself. Legend in his own right. And such a nice guy.
@denforcer8874
3 ай бұрын
W comment 👏👏👏
@DarthGeddy
3 ай бұрын
Yeah, how does this list not include Mike Portnoy?!
@theresadimarco764
16 күн бұрын
No doubt, Mike is a phenomenal sonic artist.
@patricklongerbeam6421
3 ай бұрын
I am glad to hear Mike mention Clive Burr. One of the greats and doesn’t get the credit he deserves. His work on all (3) Maiden albums was incredible
@theresadimarco764
16 күн бұрын
Agreed.
@tomservo5347
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate his picks of Bill Bruford and Stewart Copeland. Copeland's drumming on Synchronicity I always felt sounded colossal with that simple double tap on the toms that were perfectly placed and hit. Copeland said he was always looking for ways to change up simply keeping time by adding fills.
@xDrawingDead
4 ай бұрын
Couldn’t agree more, well said. Absolutely love bruford for being the prog father and everything he did with crimson, but yes also to Copeland, that man had the biggest talent for keeping the sexiest rhythm at such a delicate pace
@Kardaszpm
Жыл бұрын
Mike Portnoy is 55 going on 29. He's experienced and accomplished so much, yet he describes these drummers like he's still a kid listening to records and being in a band. Rock forever ✌️
@thecornerkid402
3 ай бұрын
So glad Bruford got a shoutout. He’s one of the most underrated drummers ever and I think it’s because he’s one of the best compositional drummers. His stuff isn’t flashy or crazy, but it perfectly fits the song he’s playing for. The drums disappear into the composition, but when you pay attention you think, wow. Those are all the best choices for this part of the song.
@tonystarkey595
Жыл бұрын
Can't forget drummers like Jeff Porcaro, Vinnie Colauita, Steve Gadd, Dave Weckl, Carlos Vega, Gavin Harrison & Nick Menza as well.
@studgerbil9081
Жыл бұрын
As soon as he mentioned Terry Bozzio, my first thought was Vinnie Colaiuta. Both greats, but Vinnie was just a hair better.
@rileyjackfansmithandjones8238
Жыл бұрын
@@studgerbil9081 I thought so too.....Vinnie just seemed to have heavier, or wider Chops,but Terry is still a Pro's Pro
@studgerbil9081
Жыл бұрын
@@rileyjackfansmithandjones8238 I'm surprised Aynsley Dunbar didn't make the list too. Zappa always had the best drummers.
@rileyjackfansmithandjones8238
Жыл бұрын
@@studgerbil9081 you are so right.....I'm shamed I didn't remember to include him .....he gets forgotten behind Ginger Baker, who Musicphiles still casually pass by. Thanks for spurring a fond Memory, and making a legend live on😉
@toddwalker4301
Жыл бұрын
Yes....these guys are monsters!
@teddybozzio73
Жыл бұрын
Mentioning Alex Van Halen proves this gentleman is a real musician and rock lover. Perfect list. I love you mand, thanks for all you've been giving us over the years with your drumming.
@jasondelvaux3036
Жыл бұрын
I know I'm alone in this, but I always thought Alex was higher on my list of drummers than Eddie was on my list for guitarists.
@rothed16
3 ай бұрын
@@jasondelvaux3036 idk if I'd go that far lol VH is my fave band, bur Eddie is still King for me. Alex is #2 on my faves behind Pert.
@rothed16
3 ай бұрын
About to start this and wondered if Alex would get mentioned. Happy to know he is
@mgoodwin713
2 ай бұрын
In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida was the first solo I played as a drummer in Highschool and it became A thing I will always love that song.
@andyharman3022
11 күн бұрын
Ron Bushy. Iron Butterfly was big during the psychedelic music era, but morphed into a blues band instead of evolving into prog.
@edalisauskas7313
Жыл бұрын
Bill Bruford is not mentioned enough My favorite drummer Such a master Overall great list, Mike. We hear the influences in your playing
@scottmcfeely6426
Жыл бұрын
Neil Peart really idolized Keith Moon but his respect and admiration for Bill and how Neil took some pages from Bill Bru handbook because he is really good at off beat stuff similar to how Danny Carey is too. Says it all really.. every member of rush loved Bill bru’s band. And of course Yes. Too bad age is taking the good ones..
@zerpblerd5966
Жыл бұрын
I don't even like jazz typically but I will put his solo stuffon sometimes and just listen to his playing, while it doesn't move me musically it is intellectually fascinating
@crimlarksSteve
Жыл бұрын
Bill Bruford is a master drummer. The work he did with Yes, King Crimson and his Earthworks band is fantastic.
@sleeplessingc
Жыл бұрын
agreed, him and Clem Burke. Hal Blain as well..
@DigBick81
Жыл бұрын
This is Mike’s favorite not yours😂😂😂
@joeypeacock1673
Жыл бұрын
Great list of world class drummers. I'm an old drummer and have been playing since the 60s and one that really influenced my playing style was Ginger Baker. He was unique and had elements of jazz. RIP Ginger.
@williambarry8015
Жыл бұрын
Can't argue about Ginger.
@signedupfordoconly4275
Жыл бұрын
I recently saw a video of Ginger talking trash about Bonham. He dropped a couple notches for me because of that attitude.
@JohnWarner-lu8rq
Жыл бұрын
@@signedupfordoconly4275 They were both Jazz-based drummers.
@danlawrence4351
Жыл бұрын
I was searching to see if anyone mentioned Ginger. Always tasteful drumming.
@captainjefferies9047
5 ай бұрын
@@JohnWarner-lu8rq Neither was jazz based.
@vladi9er
3 ай бұрын
I'm always torn between Peart and Bonham even though they had vastly different styles. I just really dig both. I wish Bonzo had lived longer so we'd have a larger catalogue to appreciate. The Professor lived a fascinating, full life and, as others have mentioned, was such a humble, decent, incredibly intelligent man. I've been a huge Rush and Zepp fan for almost 5 decades now!
@theresadimarco764
16 күн бұрын
Both legendary masters.
@1yoshi426
Жыл бұрын
my boy BRUFORD! I love his drumming in Red and Fragile, I can't get enough of his playing in Starless and Heart of the Sunrise. Those are some of my favorite songs of all time.
@sebastiangarla8558
Жыл бұрын
The drumming in Roundabout its pretty complex too
@joenicoletti5588
Жыл бұрын
Close to the Edge is insane.
@dennisnickoloff1723
Жыл бұрын
Check Bruford's album 'One of a Kind' 👍👍
@robertpatterson3406
Жыл бұрын
Carl Palmer was the pioneer of prog music and during the height of his music was listed as the greatest drummer several years. Also Billy Cobham is certainly one of the top ten drummers of all time along with Vinnie and Danny Carrey . I know there are tons to choose from but these guys are really hard to beat.
@kathyratino962
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I was stunned that Carl was not included.
@SuperPrince1007
Жыл бұрын
How can you have a list of the top 11 best drummers and not have Carl Palmer on it. He should be # 1.
@HNedel
Жыл бұрын
The list is more like the drummer that had the greatest impact on him, it’s weird that he mentions Bill Brufford and not Palmer, but that’s his musical journey.
@justafanintexas7913
Жыл бұрын
Stupid list when you consider Palmer holds every open stroke record and tours across the kit for speed. This list was put together by a pretender with a chubby for other drummers. And Ian Paice finished second to Palmer's times.
@davidjackson2690
Жыл бұрын
Most definately.
@encarnacionvillazana3270
3 ай бұрын
My late uncles favorite, who was a drummer, was Mike Portnoy himself!! 👍👍
@aeynosarturii8053
Жыл бұрын
If you have never looked into Stewart Copelands influences, the guy has a really unique take on drumming and rhythm from his childhood environment. After watching a doc on him and going back to listen to his drumming the mechanics of his playing are astounding. So many good drummers on this list, and so many more that are not on Mike's list. Will add a modern day drummer, Gavin Harrison from Porcupine Tree, Pineapple Thief and King Crimson, as another drummer that blows my mind listening to him.
@PepeAtreides-s3b
26 күн бұрын
Stewart has always been one of my favorites too…I don’t even know why but my ears can’t get enough
@javiermoretti1825
11 ай бұрын
He wasn't a metal drummer, but Jeff Porcaro of Toto was definitely one of the best. His finesse and taste was legendary.
@toddhensley2204
11 ай бұрын
I have to agree. Listen to the song Rosanna. That shuffle that he does is very impressive.
@residentpotato6023
11 ай бұрын
Toto is the absolute worst.
@javiermoretti1825
10 ай бұрын
@@residentpotato6023 You are either not a musician or a mindless drone who listens to nothing except metal.
@bdan19921
9 ай бұрын
@residentpotato6023 yeah they are.
@70mcnevin
3 ай бұрын
@@residentpotato6023 you might not like TOTO. But Jeff Porcaro was a signature style drummer. One of the most sought after drummers in his time. If you can't distinguish his pure talent from the band and appreciate just how phenomenal he was, then I question your taste in drumming period. Steely Dan didn't just take any drummer who could keep time out of the studio musician pool and put them on their albums.
@eddiepierce7028
3 ай бұрын
I’m 66 years old and still rock hard. The drummer that made me slap my forehead was Alex. An amazing drummer and never comes up in conversation. Awesome list, Mike!
@commonman317
Жыл бұрын
I'm Mike's age, but I'm a life long amateur drummer. For me, it was Ringo, Bonham, and Peart. My first concert at 15yrs old was RUSH, the Signals tour, March 21st, 1983 at the Lakeland Civic Center. Wow! 40 years ago already. I will never forget seeing Neil's dark red double bass set up close. So impressive. Still hurts to know Neil isn't with us anymore.
@azdbuk
Жыл бұрын
Same exact story here, signals tour, Feb 83, 16 yrs old, third concert behind Ozzy then Stones (motorhead opened for Ozzy), lol I think I was 14. Anyway, Neal's beats have been in my head since probably '81, I don't think they will ever leave. I think Subdivisions is my favorite rock drum song of all time.....RIP NP>
@Matty0923
Жыл бұрын
Love Neil Peart, RIP Professor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@sailordave1000
3 ай бұрын
Wish these drummer list would at least give an honorable mention to Buddy Rich. He wasn’t a rock drummer but he was a great drummer that inspired many that came after him. What he could do with a small drum set made it sound like it was a huge set. He was fast and precise in his taps. He hit the drums in different places to get different tones.
@nicholaslynch522
Жыл бұрын
I love listening to Mike Portnoy. I could listen to him all day.
@JuanKGM
Жыл бұрын
Hey Mike! This is my top 11: 1. You (Mike Portnoy) 2. Gene Hoglan 3. Richard Cristy 4. Nick Menza 5. Lars Ulrich 6. Vinnie Paul 7. Neil Peart 8. Igor Cavalera 9. Dave Lombardo 10. Paul Bostaph 11. John Bonham Thanks!
@joetroutt7425
3 ай бұрын
Nick Menza was a great drummer. To bad he's gone too soon.
@seano218
Ай бұрын
Lars? Seriously?!
@MegaUltraviolent
22 күн бұрын
Lars, you're kidding right? The guy can't drum shit for the life of him.
@giacomo2836
22 күн бұрын
@@MegaUltraviolent Every great drummer has him in their top tier list, but u just a bozo don't? laughable
@ToddWright2
20 сағат бұрын
Since the rise of the Internet I've been listening to lots of Japanese fusion drummers with Akira Jimbo a real favorite. Any drummer should take a listen to him.
@larrykoopa5639
2 ай бұрын
I always loved Jimmy The Rev Sullivan of Avenged Sevenfold, he for me one of drummers more polyvalent with his powerful strike, his speed and his technique RIP Jimmy
@SKRX-xn9xp
Жыл бұрын
Carl Palmer! I had the honor to see him live and...just WOW!
@dennistorrence4778
3 ай бұрын
Any top 10 list without Carl Palmer is a travesty.
@digmacdiggydoo
Жыл бұрын
I always loves Mick Tucker from Sweet. The fact that the band had so many styles of music, from their classic hits to hard rock songs makes me appreciate his style. And love Ian Mosley from Marillion. Starting with the Fugazi album, he took the band in a new direction and his playing is fantastic.
@floydcooley1
Жыл бұрын
So underrated!
@NIGHTFRIGHT2011
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for mentioning the great Mick Tucker. Can't believe how he played double bass while wearing huge platform heels. His solo on the live version of The Man with the Golden Arm(1973) where he duets with himself on a pre recorded backing track was something special.
@Cupra317hp
4 ай бұрын
Truly
@Slyness64209
9 ай бұрын
My personal top3 may be a little obvious but they're popular picks for a reason : Danny Carey (Tool), Thomas Haake (Meshuggah), and Brann Dailor (Mastodon). They all have such a unique style that brings depth and personality to the music, and have what seems to be an infinite amount of talent to make it shine, they are the most satisfying drummers to listen to imo
@dlgonser
Жыл бұрын
When I was 11, my oldest brother showed me this crazy instrumental band that blew me away. The drummer was Mike Portnoy, the band was Liquid Tension Experiment
@maximummatt73
Жыл бұрын
Cool story
@cgoodICT
Жыл бұрын
A drummer that everyone heard back in the late 70s and throughout the 80s on many different albums, even though most didn't realize it...Jeff Porcaro
@symbiosisai
Жыл бұрын
That applies to all the guys in Toto
@floydcooley1
Жыл бұрын
I really didn't appreciate him until the last decade. Great drummer.
@timhenderson6473
Жыл бұрын
Took me forever to learn rosanna.still can't nail that groove he had though
@drumsport
Жыл бұрын
@@timhenderson6473 Nobody can get the ghost noting and feel on the hat like Jeff.
@jaybee7890
4 ай бұрын
good studio drummer
@RobDTom
11 ай бұрын
Holy cow. Was reading the comments while watching the video and didn’t see any comments about Terry Bozzio then I hear you say “ at number 6 is Terry Bozzio!” He’s my favorite!
@MatteoSettenvini
Жыл бұрын
I really like the work of Gavin Harrison, especially in Porcupine Tree. He is one of the "minors" that for me is huge.
@irena7777777
Жыл бұрын
Nothing minor about Gavin Harrison. Prefer him to most on MP’s list
@randysetterberg4672
11 ай бұрын
No "minor" - within his contextual framework, hands down the best percussion on the market today.
@kingcurry6594
11 ай бұрын
@@irena7777777 Gavin Harrison is indeed superb. Andy Edwards who played on Frequency by IQ is very similar and also quite brilliant. Gary Husband of Level 42 and the John McLaughlin band is also superb.
@irena7777777
11 ай бұрын
@@kingcurry6594 Gary Husband is ace. Plays keyboards for John McLaughlin, though. Drummed for Allan Holdsworth
@jimnarvel9794
3 ай бұрын
The Dave Weckl or Vinnie C of prog drumming
@kiwimurray2244
Жыл бұрын
Bill Bruford is the man. Compared to all the drummers on this list, he seems to have the most “different” style to my ears. So interesting how his style and Neil Peart’s style are completely and absolutely different, yet both fit their own prog music perfectly.
@kenthurstonsmindpalace7563
3 ай бұрын
My first listen to By Tor and the Snow dog made me a Peart fan for life. Here are a few drummers and favorite songs: Ian Paice-Fireball, space Truckin Copeland-One World is enough Bonham-Fool in the rain Brad Wilk-Street Fighting Man Steve Gadd- Aja Shannon Leto- Kings and Queens Bosio-Mental Hop Scotch Josh Dun-Lane Boy Bernard Purdie-Sampled on Block Rockin Beats Van Halen-Hot for Teacher I’d love to hear other people favorites.
@Original_Lurke_fromthe_Unknown
Жыл бұрын
In my opinion Phil Collins is always on my list. Although he’s not drumming anymore, but you can’t deny the drummer he was. Neil Peart also named him as one of his influences.
@JC-ye7pj
Жыл бұрын
Never a fan of Phil, until he toured as Robert Plants drummer '83 Principle of Moments tour, spectacular drummer, he didn't sing a note that night.
@robert2948
Жыл бұрын
@@JC-ye7pj great tour. RIP Bob Mayo.
@Joesfosterdogs
Жыл бұрын
Duke & Abacab have the greatest drum sounds...both drumming masterpeices
@keithf_
Жыл бұрын
Yeah I've always been impressed with Phil Collins' drumming style and prowess. A great drummer indeed !
@stanls265
Жыл бұрын
Brand X.
@rammfan234
Жыл бұрын
I love this list! Not heard the brilliant work of a lot of the people on this list. Neil Peart, Mike Portnoy, and John Bonham are always on my list. My list includes: Tim Alexander from Primus & A Perfect Circle, Dana Carey from Tool, Jay Weinburg from Slipknot, Chad Smith from Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dave Grohl from Nirvana, Sean Kinney from Alice in Chains, and Mike Bordin from Faith No More
@johndublyoo2553
Ай бұрын
Starting with Buddy Rich in my early years right though to the present day there are so many drummers who grab my attention and to be honest I like them all simply because they can.
@-dimar-
Жыл бұрын
List of my favorite drummers / musical influences 01 Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater) 02 Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath / Dio) 03 Ian Paice (Deep Purple) 04 Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree) 05 Mike Mangini (Dream Theater) 06 Ian Haugland (Europe) 07 Simon Wright (Dio) 08 Phil Collins (Genesis) 09 Tommy Aldridge (White Snake) 10 James Kottak (Scorpions) 11 Joey Kramer (Aerosmith)
@Carlos-fh8wk
3 ай бұрын
Tommy Aldridge ❤
@salvatoretotoriina9523
3 ай бұрын
@@Carlos-fh8wkcozzy
@jah9253
Жыл бұрын
Many great drummers so hard to pick a favorite. That said, my favs are Gavin Harrison, Simon Phillips, and Steve Gadd. Of course, Portnoy, you are pretty incredible yourself.
@wngpag7913
21 күн бұрын
1. Gergo Borlai 2 .Dave Weckl 3. Eric Morel 4. Dennis Chambers 5. Jon Bonham 6. Dani Carey 7. Neal Peart 8. Gavin Harrison 9. Tony Royster Junior 10. Marco Minneman
@kenmcnutt2
Жыл бұрын
Mike is #2 on my list, second to only Peart. Saw Mike in concert six times plus one drum clinic. Taught me how to count odd time signatures. Besides for Tom Sawyer and La Villa Strangiato, Pull Me Under had the biggest impact on me drum-wise. The Metropolis 2000 tour was one of the best shows I ever saw out of over 75 concerts total.
@kranmaster
Жыл бұрын
I happened onto Mahavishnu Orchestra as a guitar player in my teens, and as brilliant as John Mclaughlin is, Billy Cobham absolutely blew me away. He's a phenom man; essential listening for any musicophile.
@worldclassicguitarists
3 ай бұрын
The Inner Mounting Flame
@seano218
Ай бұрын
Spectrum is an incredible album!
@kranmaster
Ай бұрын
@@worldclassicguitarists Such a killer album!
@kranmaster
Ай бұрын
@@seano218 Indeed!
@rothed16
3 ай бұрын
Nice list. Some i don't know well, but it's your list. Interesting and i wrote the ones i didnt know down and will check them out. Mine in no order 1. Neil Pert 2. Alex Van Halen 3. Nicko McBrain 4. Clive Burr 5. Tommy Lee 6. Bill Ward 7. John Bonham 8. Keith Moon 9. Ginger Baker 10. Phill Rudd 11. Buddy Rich
@marcelopaiva8746
Жыл бұрын
Amazing top 11. My list, with chronological order of impact: 01-John Bonham, 02-Neil Peart, 03-Carl Palmer, 04-Stewart Copeland, 05-Igor Cavalera, 06-Dave Grohl, 07-Dave Abbruzzese, 08-Carter Beauford, 09- Mike Portnoy, 10-Danny Carey, 11-Aric Improta 🥁🤘🏼
@FirstLast-cd6vv
Жыл бұрын
Grohl higher than Portnoy? You're a tool.
@marcelopaiva8746
Жыл бұрын
this order is related to the moment each drummer made an impact on my musical taste and this is not about who is better. For a decade now, I've considered TOOL's Danny Carey to be my favorite. He tells stories with his drumsticks. He's a musician from another planet. 😇
@ElpIsCool
Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU for mentioning Carl Palmer! He is in my opinion the single most underrated drummer of all time, as well as ELP being the most overlooked band!
@dazwold
Жыл бұрын
My list (no particular order) Baard Kolstad Bill Berry Neil Peart Danny Carey Gavin Harrison Matt Cameron Stewart Copeland Phil Collins Ian Mosley Mike Portnoy Martín Méndez
@marcelopaiva8746
Жыл бұрын
@@dazwold Cameron is a monster, but PJ's Versus its the ultimate drumming showcase from them. 😇
@cjbyelick8630
Жыл бұрын
Mike Portnoy (much like Neil Peart) always seems almost giddy when talking about music. He has always been one of my favorite drummers because his passion as a fan and his "ever the student" attitude is what takes someone with extraordinary talent to that truly elite level that very few will ever be capable of reaching.
@bobgraham3931
2 ай бұрын
Awesome Mike. Thanks! Phil Rudd, Neil, Bill Ward, Lars, Dave Lombardo, Alex Van Halen, Scott Rockenfield, Nicko McBrain, Mark Zonder, Dave Weckle, Ian Paice
@christophercrabtree3874
Ай бұрын
Not sure I ever expected to see a list with Rudd, Lars, Weckl, and Zonder😂. Mind blown!
@davidzoller9617
Жыл бұрын
I can relate to that list 100%. Also by mentioning the importance of the musicality of a drummer you hit an important point. All technique isn't worth much if you don't feel where and how to apply it, and less is often more.
@stevenbelow2502
Жыл бұрын
No Mitch Mitchell or Ginger Baker? Just goes to show you how many great drummers have graced this world.
@MrManMuff
Жыл бұрын
Mitch Mitchell gets lost in the shuffle for some reason
@charlesdjones1
Жыл бұрын
@@MrManMuff one trick pony. Perfect for Jimi and his sound, but that's about it if you ask me.
@vincentrobinson9325
Жыл бұрын
TRUE 🤘🏻
@kranmaster
Жыл бұрын
@@charlesdjones1 Mitch Mitchell as "one trick pony"? Are you kidding? The guy was one of the most versatile drummers in Britain as a session and tour player which is why he ended up playing with Hendrix. The guy could play anything from straight jazz, to soul, calypso, r&b, blues and rock and everything in between. Sorry mate, but you're way off.
@donjohn2695
Жыл бұрын
This is mike's picks thou baker was top 3 of all time with bonham and buddy rich
@NealLuck
11 ай бұрын
I can't agree with you more!! Fantastic list. I'm a drummer and my main influences are Moon, Bruford, Palmer, Copeland, and with out a doubt PORTNOY!!
@LudwigHollywood66
10 ай бұрын
Great influences!
@paulsanders1
Жыл бұрын
I agree with your list adding Scott Rockenfield of Queenryche! As a guitarist I always watched fellow guitarists in concert but Scott always transfixed me, as he beat the shit out his whole kit but sounded so good!
@Mike-do4ns
Жыл бұрын
100% with on Scott,dude kills it and has some of the best fills and roll ins ever.
@joetroutt7425
3 ай бұрын
Yes YESSSSS. His drum work on Operation Mindcrime is so tasteful.
I'm amazed he doesn't mention Ian Paice; such an amazing drummer.
@Nevernow721
Жыл бұрын
He did mention him but didn't include him on the list. I've also thought that Ian Paice didn't get the recognition he deserved.
@JamesMoore-un3cu
3 ай бұрын
@@Nevernow721 I agree, Paice is highly underrated.
@duanecarroll4375
3 ай бұрын
I’ve read 3 different books on The Beatles and all 3 authors spoke on Paul McCartney being aggravated with Ringo not getting the beat correct so Paul would sit down at the drums and show him where he needed to go with it
@BaconIsNotBiceps
Жыл бұрын
I played for two decades. I only had a few influences but did love many. My first was Peter Criss when I was about 11, then came Bonham, then Peart. I also loved Steve Smith when I was playing. Those were my tops. Portnoy came after I was no longer drumming but has been one of my all-time favorites for sure. Now I love many like Weckl, Donati, Dicenso, Coleman, Borlai, Sucherman, etc. So many amazing drummers out there.
@carlgibbons5777
Жыл бұрын
Thomas Lang?
@sammyweed4771
Жыл бұрын
Love me some Bill Ward !!!!
@rogerriggins8319
Жыл бұрын
I’d have to add Danny Carey and Carter Beauford for their fills and ability of odd time signatures Danny is more connected as a percussionist like Neil, and Carter as a expert in fills Not one on this list I could deny because it’s Mikes influences. These are my influences Thanks man
@royguidry1311
4 ай бұрын
Spot on. Carter is so smooth and rhythmic, Danny is insane. Gotta ad Gavin Harrison and that is my top 3. I could listen to all 3 drum for hours with no other music.
@XCM666
3 ай бұрын
Those are my two favourites as well!
@MandyZor-El
3 ай бұрын
Not having Danny Carrey on any drummer’s list is insane!
@MisshaMoin
23 күн бұрын
The list is the influences. Danny is his contemporary
@DmitryKoenigsberg
20 күн бұрын
And Haake ))
@hamburgando2754
9 күн бұрын
It is his list. Not yours…
@MikeYeary
Жыл бұрын
Nick Mason from Pink Floyd, for the same reason I love David Gilmour's guitar playing - What they don't play is just as important as what they do. They can do so much with so little.
@scottthompson4193
Жыл бұрын
Finally Alex VH getting some love, so underrated I've always thought his cymbal implementation is crazy good!!! Great list Mike, but come on where is Bill Ward?
@scottlaughlin9897
Жыл бұрын
He did give him and Ian Paice a mention
@mitchellhughes5180
Жыл бұрын
My friend used to always say Alex Van Halen doesn’t play the drums, he plays the cymbals
@thefollandgnat
Жыл бұрын
Maybe he wanted to give drummers from other countries a chance?
@scottthompson4193
Жыл бұрын
@@thefollandgnat Bill Ward is from England
@thefollandgnat
Жыл бұрын
@@scottthompson4193 I know, that's exactly my point. Maybe he left him (and Paice) out to give drummers from other countries a look-in, otherwise what with Moon, Bonham, Starr, Bruford, it would look a bit England-heavy (doesn't bother me, I'm English!).
@harrisonandrew
11 ай бұрын
I am 62 yo and have been going to rock shows since I was about 12. I have seen pretty much all of the greatest bands over the years, but I have never seen a better drummer live than Mike Portnoy. Respect.
@JeffMatthews-f8d
Жыл бұрын
There are two Drummers that were my Inspiration for picking up a set of sticks 50 years ago and learning to play drums. I saw Mr. Buddy Rich on the tonight show and he completely blew me away, I read and watched everything i could find on him and for a guy who never had a lesson all I can say is Incredible! The 2nd guy I heard and my drum Hero was Mr. John Henry Bonham, as Mike said bonzo hit those drums like a lumber jack but he also had so much finesse on the kit. And one thing he had that a lot of drummers don't have is the ability to groove, and bonzo could groove like a M.F. I absolutely loved the guy and like a lot of others I was devastated when he passed. There were many amazing drummers and many have been an inspiration to me over the years. Neil Peart "the Professor" every drummer mike mentioned, + we can't forget Mike Portnoy, Awesome.drummer, Alan White, Mitch Mitchell was incredible, Nick Mason, Carl Palmer ELP., Clive Bunker, Dave Grohl Amazing, I could go on forever, Jo Jo Mayer! WOW....
@wesleyhitchcock4414
11 ай бұрын
My brother in law Gerald Burus was a Buddy Rich student. And man did it show!!! Gone this month(oct 2001) 22 years and i miss him
@danboid
3 ай бұрын
I can't believe I had to read about 20 comments before someone mentioned Buddy Rich. I'll have to mention Gene Krupa as well as Christian Vander, Robert Wyatt and Mitch Mitchell.
@gregoryberg5806
3 ай бұрын
I’m almost 60, and my dad was a very good drummer. I grew up listening to Buddy Rich. One of my favorite albums still today is Rich vs Roach, with Buddy Rich drum dueling with Max Roach on various songs.
@TheDondoran
Жыл бұрын
Didn't really pay a lot of attention to drums *until* I started to listening to prog metal, around age 16, and Portnoy was one of the first that really caught my ear. Since then I've grown to love a lot of drummers on this list, but my absolute favorites (in addition to Portnoy) are Gavin Harrison, Baard Kolstad, Mark Zonder, Sean Reinert, Danny Carey, and Jukka Nevalainen.
@georgemclaren4659
10 ай бұрын
I think Danny Seraphine of Chicago was pretty amazing.
@carolesposito4926
Жыл бұрын
Vinny and Carmine Appice both brothers made history as they both kept on topping the charts for decades .
@robiandolo
Жыл бұрын
Yet another set of great choices.
@asmundukkelberg8741
Жыл бұрын
I love Bonham, Ward, Moon, Baker and other well known greats. But there is one guy that is mentioned too seldon: Aynsley Dunbar. His playing has that sharp, precise punch...
@heroldboertjens4227
Ай бұрын
Mark Zonder with Fates Warning was crazy good. I once saw Portnoy fill in for him on a tour. I think it was 2005. Did a great job!
@joewalker511
Жыл бұрын
Phil Collins was the sleeper virtuoso in the seventies....the stuff he played with Brand x in 1976 is unbelievable....just heard the peel sessions and was just blown away by his chops and feel..
@crankfastle8138
Жыл бұрын
Agreed. He was such a great drummer. Even some of his 80s genesis is underrated
@communitycollegegenius9684
Жыл бұрын
No, as a drummer he's pretty normal and way too POP music for serious consideration as "best ever". In the 70's Phil was a very good percussionist and composer, creating his part and the dynamics of the overall pieces. We all owe a debt to Phil for the things (best ever music) that he helped to create. BUT after 1978 we really should be very angry at the nearly 40 years of incredible Genesis prog music we MISSED OUT on because he wanted to sing and dance to pop crap.
@joewalker511
Жыл бұрын
@communitycollegegenius9684 pretty normal as a drummer? If you consider Cinema Show live with Bill Bruford, all of Trick of the Tail, Nuclear Burn,the Brand x peel sessions,pretty normal......the list goes on and on.....then you know nothing about drumming,and probably music in general....Phil was an extremely advanced player in the seventies handling all kinds of crazy time signatures with groove and feel....study some music theory,then make comments...
Another drummer I would like to mention here is Nicko McBrain of Iron Maiden, great drummer, he never gets tired of too old to play, he’s been the backbone of the best Iron Maiden albums
@DesignRhythm
3 ай бұрын
His wrists are crazy powerful - he makes it look so easy & always has a smile on his face. Seems like such a good dude.
@gregoryberg5806
3 ай бұрын
One of my favorite. One of my other favorites is Brooks Wackerman of Bad Religion and now Avenged Sevenfold
@marcferrer2255
3 ай бұрын
and his speed in the right foot its f****ng awesome man!!
@DesignRhythm
3 ай бұрын
@@marcferrer2255 yep, u gotta respect playing metal with one foot. Crazy. Old school.
@bobfitzpatrick8952
23 күн бұрын
I'm so glad you mentioned Bill Bruford; in 1985 we walked into a club and got to stand ten feet from the guy and watch him tune up. I wanted to talk with him so bad, but he was working. We did get to chat with Pat Moraz who was there with him that night. You've shared so many good things here today - thanks!!!
@markbarnfield5147
Жыл бұрын
All great drummers. And so many more that didn’t make this list. Chester Thompson was one of mine. Just always remember the golden rule: my favorite drummer, is your favorite drummers favorite drummer. RIP NEIL. You truly changed the world!
@vicsdungeon
Жыл бұрын
My trinity is Lombardo, Hoglan and Mikkey Dee. Lars was the first drummer that I air drummed to, love his stuff on the first albums. Sean Reinert is another monster and after that I would go with personal favorites Greg Hall of Sacred Reich, Igor Cavalera (89-93 especially), Kirk Arrington of Metal Church and definitely Mike Portnoy himself. I've seen Dream Theater four times in in 97-'00 and he had the Keith Moon effect, just couldn't take my eyes off him.
@treff9226
Жыл бұрын
Gene Hoglan is as good a person as he is a drummer! I grew up around Dark Angel and Gene was so cool, down to earth, great human! Cool to see Igor Cavalera mentioned, he is a beast! He has that innate Brazillian rhythm in his blood - early Sepultura was vicious, and Igor was an integral part of their singular sound. Great post! p.s. Lombardo is M A G I C!
@TheCyberMantis
Жыл бұрын
Hoglan did some sick stuff with DEATH. Mikkey Dee was great in King Diamond.
@paulpv7
Жыл бұрын
And why did you not go to dream theater after 2000?
@vicsdungeon
Жыл бұрын
@@paulpv7 I lost interest after Train of Thought personally, didn't get a chance in the meantime.
@brianallen8091
Жыл бұрын
Definitely! Kirk Arrington & Igor are 2 incredibly fast & tasteful drummers that should be MANDATORY they’re included alongside Charlie, Dave & Lars.
@bdctube
2 ай бұрын
One of the guys who I really care what he thinks on this, Portnoy is such a great player and cool guy......I love his choices
@Crazydrumguy7
Жыл бұрын
My first influence when I first started playing drums was Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan. Now I'd say the biggest influences of mine that naturally come out while I play are Daney Carey, Mike Portnoy, and Mario Duplantier.
@saxon1177
3 ай бұрын
I could be wrong, but I would bet money that most people would pick Neil Peart as the all-time best rock drummer. he didn't bang the hardest or the fastest but what he put together was amazing.
@cstomp1
Жыл бұрын
Peter Criss on the drums! His jazzy style on those early KISS albums was essential not to mention awesome vocals.
@pjpj2639
Жыл бұрын
Definitely…..dressed to kill
@rileyjackfansmithandjones8238
Жыл бұрын
Peter was Jazzy, for a Heavy Rock Performance band....really underated, similar to Ringo getting cast aside in discussion of the Beatles
@ScottFerrell
Жыл бұрын
Wish I could give you 10 thumbs up dude. 100,000 years turned my world upside- down when I was about 10 years old.
@lastmanstanding9389
Жыл бұрын
Love your list and take on each drummer. Keith Moon is my goat mainly because that was my era and of course he was the first rock drummer to really stand out as a showman. My mom loved Gene Krupa and when I bought my first Who album she saw the similarities with Keith and liked The Who even though she was from the swing era. I think Zak Starkey, like his dad Ringo, is also very underrated and he has really carried the Who till this very day.
@user-xt7rs8md7p
8 ай бұрын
My top 11… going by ranking of influence to me personally as a drummer: 1. Neil Peart 2. Mike Portnoy 3. Steve Smith 4. Dave Weckl 5. Alex Van Halen 6. Ian Paice 7. Phil Collins 8. Stewart Copeland 9. John Bonham 10. Carmine Appice 11. Frank Beard, Gill Moore, Mick Brown, Steve Gadd, Bill Buford, Don Henley Now this is my list of influences personally when I was younger… but there’s a different list (with a few overlaps) of best drummers based on an assessment of skills… that evolves over time .. and some extremely skilled players may not translate that skill into a huge musical contribution or impact but nonetheless inspire based on their own dedication to their craft and pushing the boundaries of what can be done on the drums
@johncrafton8319
Жыл бұрын
Just watched you, Mike, along with Billy and Richie in Minneapolis last night. You guys killed it. It was my son's first small-club concert, and he was blown away. Thanks, man. Seriously.
@frankm496
Жыл бұрын
Really great list. I'm a bit older and not a drummer (Guitarist) ,but always get motivated by the rhythm section. The new kat's today like yourself are off the charts as far as speed , technique ,and originality. I can't even make a list of modern drummers (Speed metal). Here's a few in addition to your list that must have influenced many... Carmine Appice (He wrote the book/vids on early Rock drumming. influ Bonham too.), Carl Palmer (ELP)...Tommy Aldridge . Thanks for posting, great channel
@joewolfe5370
3 ай бұрын
Keith's style is unlike anybody I've ever heard or seen !! Incredible one of my favorites. Bozzio is a very technical player. Copeland taught me so much. Alex doesn't get enough credit. Love Charlie Benante. Steve Smith is the guy I really developed my playing style around. The guy is also a great jazz drummer.
@chrisallison4175
2 ай бұрын
I thought everyone forgot about Steve Smith. If you are looking for some incredible tracks with Steve Smith check out Tom Costers album from 1985. Was originally titled 'Ivory Expedition' but when released to CD some years later it was titled 'Tom Coster'. I'm sure the tracks would be easy to find today. Check out the track 'The Dragon' then listen to the whole album. You will thank me someday.
@Synthetrix
11 ай бұрын
My favorites and inspirations in no particular order. Bruford, Peart, Moon, Palmer, Paice, Bozzio, Collins.
@nedohl9469
Жыл бұрын
Danny Carey of tool, is got to be one of the top drummers ever. Just his application and technicality is phenomenal and to incorporate different sounds and styles over time. Mike Portnoy is great as well
@thrutheveil74
Жыл бұрын
No doubt. Danny is a beast.
@spudfella4937
Жыл бұрын
Mike Portnoy is the greatest of all time in my opinion
@colinburroughs9871
11 ай бұрын
Danny is great in Tool. He'd need to be doing different things in wider context than Tool for me to go all timer at this point, but he's a total drum hero- the kind of player who makes people who aren't drummers want to drum. A bit of a strange guy from what I can gather, but cool too. Got to meet him once before a Volto gig.
@NewEnglandOutdoorsman
3 ай бұрын
@@colinburroughs9871You can check him out playing with other bands and also making random appearances in public places, bars and clubs etc, where he steps in and plays covers of other bands songs. The video of him playing The Wizard by Black Sabbath with that cover band was incredible.
@biermacht1664
3 ай бұрын
What an amazing list 👌 nothing fancy, nothing too shocking, just the facts. I'm glad Benante was mentioned, he's out of this world.
@stratdx
Жыл бұрын
Our lists are almost identical. Mine has Mike Portnoy on it. Neil Peart is still my #1. That Lars nod really touched me. Thank you.
@chiefkirk
Жыл бұрын
Mike you are my favorite all time drummer. The first time I heard you was with DT. I was in awe. I didn't think a human could do some of the stuff you were doing. You are #1 brother.
@shadowboy813
3 ай бұрын
My top 11 in no order, based largely on impact on me: 1: Neil Peart 2: Mike Portnoy 3: Stewart Copeland 4: Dave Lombardo 5: Lars Ulrich 6: Tim Alexander 7: Danny Carey 8: Dave Grohl 9: DH Pelligro 10: Sean Reinert 11: Mick Harris
@jeffcharlton9660
Жыл бұрын
Great list (glad to see AVH get a mention), but Neil Peart is far and away my favorite. RIP.
@tmex9588
Жыл бұрын
He’s got great taste! Here’s a few of my favs that weren’t mentioned: Igor Cavalera Danny Carey Thomas Haake Brann Dailor Vinnie Paul
@dougk359
Жыл бұрын
Agree, any list without Danny Carey just seems incomplete.
@jimstuckey1148
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for including Lars! So many people bash I think because it’s become fashionable but as soon as they’re done bashing him on social media those same people get behind their kit and start jamming to tracks of Metallica and playing Lars’ parts exactly as he played them.
@crankfastle8138
Жыл бұрын
Professional drummers rarely slag off Lars. It's "us", the commenters that's seem to think we can talk the shit. Not the most technical, but his influence is massive
@colinburroughs9871
11 ай бұрын
@@crankfastle8138 Professional drummers all know that they're not going to have that level of success, but as a technical point, almost no one is really jealous of Lars as a player- dude could write a part 35 years ago though and it inspired lot's of professional drummers.
@fredriksvard2603
11 ай бұрын
@@colinburroughs9871pros know interesting music is about more than the technical side of things, most technically gifted players end up teaching
@captainjefferies9047
5 ай бұрын
@@colinburroughs9871 Who told you to speak for a group you clearly don't understand?
@colinburroughs9871
5 ай бұрын
@@captainjefferies9047 says captain jefferies with a star trek avatar. Just imagine what I'm not telling you
@VincePalamaraJFK
Жыл бұрын
I love Mike Portnoy! My favorite drummer!
@SCORP1ONF1RE
3 ай бұрын
Neil Peart, Matt Garstka, Buddy Rich, John Bonham, Steve Gadd. Stewart Copeland, Thomas Lang, Danny Carey, Danny Wagner (Greta Van Fleet), Sean Kinney (Alice in Chains), Vinny Appice (Dio)
@godzillahasabigbush
3 ай бұрын
Bout time I see someone mentioning Sean Kinney. Unbelievable drummer through and through.
@jaquesels581
3 ай бұрын
Carter Beaford
@jumbothompson
3 ай бұрын
Yes Vinny Appice. That's how a hard rock/ metal drummer should sound like.
@highway260band
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for mentioning Charlie! One of my favorites and such a humble guy!
@ovaismalikvo
Жыл бұрын
This dude is one of my biggest influences on drums and I got to meet him and my biggest influence (Lars Ulrich) both at the same time at NAMM many years ago! 🤘🏽😎🤘🏽
@ephrimvael
3 ай бұрын
Great to see Ringo in there! ..rough and ready, yet I've never heard a Beatles track that missed a beat!! .. Carl Palmer is my fave!!
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