11 Greatest Drummers Ever | Mike Portnoy's Picks
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- Опубліковано 28 кві 2024
- Between his work in Dream Theater, Liquid Tension Experiment, the Winery Dogs, Avenged Sevenfold and more, Mike Portnoy has earned his reputation as one of heavy music's most prolific drum virtuosos. But who are the rock percussionists that inspire him? We had Portnoy pick who he believes are the 11 greatest drummers of all time, and his selections were all over the map - from Rush's Neil Peart to Metallica's Lars Ulrich. Watch his picks above and let us know some of your favorite drummers in the comments below!
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Man for me, Ian Paice is one of the all time greats and I really don't think he gets the credit he deserves.
not one of, he is the greatest drummer.
@@gonzaloborquez894 agreed he was brill
Very fast hands.those fills on space trucking are classic.had a good groove as well
Until recently his solos all sound the same now
*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!*
Musicians like Mike Portnoy are the true reason we love music.
his work on images and Words is simply Brilliant!
Home, tho
His appreciation for music is one of his best qualities.
@@maximummatt73 What, exactly, does that mean?
@@johnjones5977 it means you should calm down, son
Danny Carey. Saw him last Saturday and at 62, he’s absolutely awe inspiring to watch.
If Danny Carey isn't in your Top 10, I don't trust ya.
I've seen Tool twice, and I couldn't agree with you more. As great as he is on record, he absolutely crushes it live.
I can't understand how he is not in Portnoy's list tbh, seems criminal lmao
He wasn't a metal drummer, but Jeff Porcaro of Toto was definitely one of the best. His finesse and taste was legendary.
I have to agree. Listen to the song Rosanna. That shuffle that he does is very impressive.
Toto is the absolute worst.
@@residentpotato6023 You are either not a musician or a mindless drone who listens to nothing except metal.
@residentpotato6023 yeah they are.
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.
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.
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.
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.
@Frank Frohmann Definitely don't agree on the lyrics.
Always Portnoy for me.
Bill Ward’s progression over the first six Black Sabbath albums was amazing. Underrated drummer.
What makes you believe he's underrated? Did you travel the globe taking a survey from every citizen of the world? Please explain.
@@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.
Bill Ward isn't underrated. If not for Neil Peart, Bill Ward is in Neil's chair.
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.
Bill is diametric opposite of underrated
Any one that has any understanding of music Knows how amazing Bill is
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.
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.
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 🇨🇦
It's amazing to see over many years how many drummers from all genres and backgrounds, how high they all hold Neil Peart.
Sorry,". He is a drummer. His percussion skills aren't even close to an average orchestra player.
@@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.
Peart actually delayed the start of Rush’s 1996 tour-Roll the Bones?-b/c he was taking lessons from a bongo master!
@@morbidmanmusic What. He played jazz as well and still took lessons
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
That applies to all the guys in Toto
I really didn't appreciate him until the last decade. Great drummer.
Took me forever to learn rosanna.still can't nail that groove he had though
@@timhenderson6473 Nobody can get the ghost noting and feel on the hat like Jeff.
Ginger Baker of Cream was a definitely a unique drummer. He was a big influence in the late 60s early 70s
His talent didn’t match his ego.
@@ronniek7748 very true. I don’t think anyone’s talent matched Baker’s ego lol
I really like the work of Gavin Harrison, especially in Porcupine Tree. He is one of the "minors" that for me is huge.
Nothing minor about Gavin Harrison. Prefer him to most on MP’s list
No "minor" - within his contextual framework, hands down the best percussion on the market today.
@@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.
@@kingcurry6594 Gary Husband is ace. Plays keyboards for John McLaughlin, though. Drummed for Allan Holdsworth
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!
whatt when
Your comment triggered a memory in my mind I recall him or maybe we it James having a scooter on stage?
@@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
Don't cross the crooked step!
Can't forget drummers like Jeff Porcaro, Vinnie Colauita, Steve Gadd, Dave Weckl, Carlos Vega, Gavin Harrison & Nick Menza as well.
As soon as he mentioned Terry Bozzio, my first thought was Vinnie Colaiuta. Both greats, but Vinnie was just a hair better.
@@studgerbil9081 I thought so too.....Vinnie just seemed to have heavier, or wider Chops,but Terry is still a Pro's Pro
@@rileyjackfansmithandjones8238 I'm surprised Aynsley Dunbar didn't make the list too. Zappa always had the best drummers.
@@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😉
Yes....these guys are monsters!
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.
Carl Palmer! I had the honor to see him live and...just WOW!
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.
Yeah, I was stunned that Carl was not included.
How can you have a list of the top 11 best drummers and not have Carl Palmer on it. He should be # 1.
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.
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.
Most definately.
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.
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.
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.
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
@@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.
@@colinburroughs9871pros know interesting music is about more than the technical side of things, most technically gifted players end up teaching
@@colinburroughs9871 Who told you to speak for a group you clearly don't understand?
@@captainjefferies9047 says captain jefferies with a star trek avatar. Just imagine what I'm not telling you
An often overlooked drummer was Charlie Watts of the Rolling Stones. The dude usually played with a minimal set but he could get some great sound with them. He was a perfect example of less is more.
I totally agree! Listening to the Stones he doesn’t stand out but his drumming is so perfect and tasteful that he actually helped the Stones get to where they were. His drumming inspired the way I played which I thought sometimes was too much.
For me, his less is the most. And the best.
Charlie Watts is a boring drummer
Keith always said that Charlie's drumming gave him the canvas to paint on.
He was over looked because of mick jager and keef Richards !
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.
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.
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.
@@JC-ye7pj great tour. RIP Bob Mayo.
Duke & Abacab have the greatest drum sounds...both drumming masterpeices
Yeah I've always been impressed with Phil Collins' drumming style and prowess. A great drummer indeed !
Brand X.
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...
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
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.
The drumming in Roundabout its pretty complex too
Close to the Edge is insane.
Check Bruford's album 'One of a Kind' 👍👍
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.
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
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.
Bill Bruford is not mentioned enough
My favorite drummer
Such a master
Overall great list, Mike. We hear the influences in your playing
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..
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
Bill Bruford is a master drummer. The work he did with Yes, King Crimson and his Earthworks band is fantastic.
agreed, him and Clem Burke. Hal Blain as well..
This is Mike’s favorite not yours😂😂😂
Love Neil Peart, RIP Professor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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
No doubt. Danny is a beast.
Mike Portnoy is the greatest of all time in my opinion
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.
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!
100% with on Scott,dude kills it and has some of the best fills and roll ins ever.
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..
Agreed. He was such a great drummer. Even some of his 80s genesis is underrated
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.
@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...
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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.
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>
I'd have to have Mitch Mitchell on there. Such a versatile drummer.
YES! Also, Michael Shrieve, watching him take the kit apart at Woodstock (Soul Sacrifice) gives me chills to this day. Kid was only 17 when he played Woodstock in 69!
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.
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 ✌️
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.
Can't argue about Ginger.
I recently saw a video of Ginger talking trash about Bonham. He dropped a couple notches for me because of that attitude.
@@signedupfordoconly4275 They were both Jazz-based drummers.
I was searching to see if anyone mentioned Ginger. Always tasteful drumming.
@@JohnWarner-lu8rq Neither was jazz based.
it's so inspiring to listen to people who are such absolute gods in their craft and all you hear is praise for others that ignited their passion more. truely awesome.
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.
Vinny and Carmine Appice both brothers made history as they both kept on topping the charts for decades .
Yet another set of great choices.
Nick Mason from Pink Floyd is awesome. He gets overshadowed by David Gilmore but Nick was the heart beat of one of the greatest bands on earth.
Thank you for mentioning Charlie! One of my favorites and such a humble guy!
Love this. Love your work. The Winery dogs stuff is amazing. Keep putting your content out.
Billy Cobham is one of my favorites. And Ginger Baker was one of the first drummers I knew about. I graduated high school in 68, when Cream was still together.
For some reason I don't understand, Baker seems to get ignored. I saw Cream in 68. It was the first real concerrt that I attended. Maybe that is why I haven't mellowed with age.
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.
So underrated!
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.
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.
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....
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
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
Cool story
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.
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)
Great Video. This list is so perfect
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!
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.
This is an excellent and insightful analysis. Well done!
Igor Cavalera is my top favorite. He hits the drums really hard but precisely, like a machine gun and he was original in introducing a tribal sound to his beats. Best thrash/groove metal drummer imo
He is super underrated and totally should be on the list
Igor Cavalera soks big time! Overrated
This vid made me think a top 10, Igor came to mind and as i write this Roots is playing...
I love listening to Mike Portnoy. I could listen to him all day.
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.
Loved this list. Ginger Baker's stuff with Cream is fantastic, but check out some of the stuff he was playing afterward. He could do it all. Mind-blowing drummer even though he could argue with the corner of a room or a painting of a bowl of fruit. He got along with no one whatsoever.
Ginger Baker should have absolutely been on this list.
So nice to see a world class drummer make a greatest drummers list! I know it's a personal list but it does include some great drummers that are among my favourites. A list like this will always include musicians from the bands you loved growing up. For me I would have Carl Palmer, Ian Price, John Bonham, Phil Collins, Cozy Powell, Alan White, Bruford, Neil Peart, Dany Carey and a fellow called Mike Portnoy!
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.
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!
Hoglan did some sick stuff with DEATH. Mikkey Dee was great in King Diamond.
And why did you not go to dream theater after 2000?
@@paulpv7 I lost interest after Train of Thought personally, didn't get a chance in the meantime.
Definitely! Kirk Arrington & Igor are 2 incredibly fast & tasteful drummers that should be MANDATORY they’re included alongside Charlie, Dave & Lars.
I've been playing drums for over 35 years now. Like many teenagers, I got into the classic rock guys like John Bonham, Bill Ward , Keith Moon, John Densmore, etc. As I got a little older and started playing myself, I got more into the prog guys like Bill Bruford, Phil Collins, Alan White, etc. I was also getting into jazz and jazz/fusion at the time. People like Billy Cobham, Tony Williams, Jack Dejohnette etc. etc. are definitely in my top 10. I don't follow Mike but I respect his inspiration and it's great to see the innovators still being respected by younger generations.
Great list Mike thank you for this
I'm amazed he doesn't mention Ian Paice; such an amazing drummer.
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.
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.
Love your picks man. My favorite drummer of all time is John Bonham. But, seeing Terry Bozzio play with UK in Toronto in 1979ish totally changed my life. I was so blown away by his talent and charisma.
I had to read This Far to see anyone mention Bozzio!
Good choice. Saw Jeff Beck's Guitar Shop tour and I was blown away by how good Bozzio was. He received a well deserved standing ovation! Check out Black Light Syndrome with Tony Levin, Steve Stevens and Bozzio.
To me, you’re high on the list dude! I agree with everything you said. I’m 59 years old and I have the exact same experiences as you do. I love all those people and bands through out the years. Pro’s to the drummers of the world for you are the real heroes that make great music and musicians better!
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.
Thomas Lang?
Love me some Bill Ward !!!!
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.
Great to hear someone with your immense talent be humble enough to show such respect to others ..As a local rock band drummer ,doing multi band gigs I noticed that drummers tend to get on like best buddy's after meeting.
I agree with your list, always remember Paul McCartney saying Ringo was a song writers drummer ..
Watched Glen Sobel of Alice Cooper last year and was impressed. Mike Portnoy is my favourite though,wish you would let the world see Rush play again 😃
I'm actually very impressed with this list. I thought it would be a bunch of obscure drum virtuosos that I'd never heard of, but Mike picked a lot of my favourites too, you can see that he is not just a technical master but also appreciates great songwriting.
a lot of my faves are on your top 11. a few others that i would add: Carl Palmer, Billy Cobham, Cozy Powell, Alan White
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?
He did give him and Ian Paice a mention
My friend used to always say Alex Van Halen doesn’t play the drums, he plays the cymbals
Maybe he wanted to give drummers from other countries a chance?
@@thefollandgnat8628 Bill Ward is from England
@@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!).
Great list & a great presentation! I could never do a top 11 drummer list though without including Buddy Rich. He was /is the benchmark for all drummers.
Very intresting ! Ty 😊
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.
No Mitch Mitchell or Ginger Baker? Just goes to show you how many great drummers have graced this world.
Mitch Mitchell gets lost in the shuffle for some reason
@@MrManMuff one trick pony. Perfect for Jimi and his sound, but that's about it if you ask me.
TRUE 🤘🏻
@@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.
This is mike's picks thou baker was top 3 of all time with bonham and buddy rich
Glad Portnoy holds Ringo so highly. Arguably the most underrated drummer ever.
Yeah, a musician in service to the song and not his ego. And yes, very underrated
I dont know man, Ringo never blown me away, but I also never listened to beatles that much though..
Maybe I should though. 😊
ringo bought white people into the blues that african americans were playing even before bonzo. most light rock and pop just use his licks. and he was also the best songwriter and singer in fab four
Man it's you, I can wach Portnoy for hours, it's so playful, beautiful and smart drumming, love it.
Peter Criss on the drums! His jazzy style on those early KISS albums was essential not to mention awesome vocals.
Definitely…..dressed to kill
Peter was Jazzy, for a Heavy Rock Performance band....really underated, similar to Ringo getting cast aside in discussion of the Beatles
Wish I could give you 10 thumbs up dude. 100,000 years turned my world upside- down when I was about 10 years old.
Great list but as someone else mentioned Jeff Porcaro has to be on the actual list. The Rosanna shuffle is so incredible and he was so incredibly prolific as a session musician. He added to and elevated everything he played on. Honorable mention to the list has to be Danny Carey from tool. You would be hard pressed to find any straightforward backbeats in anything he’s done. He deserves to be atleast talked about.
My favorites and inspirations in no particular order. Bruford, Peart, Moon, Palmer, Paice, Bozzio, Collins.
I like your list and commentary. Ginger Baker was my all time favorite. Check out the 15 minute version of Sweet Wine on the Live Cream album. Fantastic double bass work and you hear the jazz influence in his work. For a deeper dive check out the song "People" by Baker Gurvitz Army. This is more of a Prog Rock style of song, however there is a cow bell groove (coupled with a left hand ostinato à la Art Blakey,) which is insanely difficult to learn.
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!
I love Mike Portnoy! My favorite drummer!
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
Wow man, so cool you cited Ringo!!
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! 🤘🏽😎🤘🏽
Dave Lombardo is my all time favorite but I'm not a drummer just a bassist. I could always feel where he was leading. I would love to jam with him.
I really admire the fact that you included Lars. He may not be the most technical drummer but his songwriting/arraignment chops are very underrated.
Plus he inspired millions of people to pick up the sticks. That has to count for something.
Bruford was and is the most versatile of them all. He played Prog Rock but also fusion Rock Jazz and just straightforward jazz with his quartet Earthworks. He also played classic jazz with leading musician such as Eddie Gomez. He could adjust to a 20,000 or 100 people venue like no other.
Great video Great list My list Carl Palmer, Charlie Watts, Cozy Powell, Ian Paice ,Alan White, Phil Collins, Carmine Appice, Jim Keltner, Billy Cobham, Chester Thompson and of course Mike Portnoy.
Alan White on Tales and Relayer proved that he is one of the best.
you are my favorite drummer mike! i even got the honor to finally meet you after 25 years at the keswick theater in philly after the show talked with you john and dave cool people!
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
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
I was SO happy to see Dave as the last pick! When you did Lars then Charlie I got a little nervous! Then you bring out Lombardo at the end! \O/
My top ten favourite drummers are:
10. Mario Duplantier
9. Dave Abruzzese
8. Levon Helm
7. Jimmy Chamberlin
6. John Densmore
5. Neil Peart
4. Ian Paice
3. Bill Ward
2. Danny Carey
1. John Bonham
HM's: Charlie Watts, Mick Fleetwood, Jeff Burrows, Gavin Harrison, Christian Tanna, Bernard Purdie, Nick Mason, Carter Beauford, Keith Moon, Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Matt Cameron, Eric Kretz, Lars Ulrich, Brann Dailor, Chad Smith, Ringo Starr, Mike Miley, Trè Cool, Johnny Fay.
I couldn't agree more, Charlie has and always be the drummer that got me to want to play, and like hearingyou play ,just makes me want to play more, thanks for sharing your list 🤘
I love hearing you talk about your influences since YOU are in my top 5! One of my favorite drummers is Phil Ehart of Kansas. Another drummer who defined the personality of his bands music.
Big respect for paying homage to Ringo. He is also the #1 on the most under-appreciated drummer list.
David Bennet Piano did a video about two weeks ago where he tried to guess 15 Beatles' songs from just the drum part. Someone had played and recorded the drum parts as closely as they could to the original. It was fascinating to hear just the drum parts-even though some of the parts didn't sound hard to play the way, say, a Neal Peart drum part might sound hard to play, those Beatles drum parts are far more interesting than the drumming on a lot of songs. They were not just "groove, groove, groove, fill, transition into chorus groove, chorus groove, fill, transition into next verse."
I always thought he was untalented and his drumming simple, the most replaceable Beatle. But then I saw a documentary where they isolated his drumming. You can recognize every song immediately and then I realized just how distinguished and important his drumming was to the Fab Four. I never doubted again.