Who Is the Greatest Drummer of All Time? Lars Ulrich Settles the Debate

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  • @MrRockmusicjunkie
    @MrRockmusicjunkie 3 роки тому +1867

    "Neil Peart is your favorite drummer's favorite drummer." - Dave Grohl

  • @heids2620
    @heids2620 4 роки тому +700

    They once asked Neil Peart the same question, he said well... there's Buddy Rich, and then there's everybody else

    • @mikewood3309
      @mikewood3309 3 роки тому +38

      EXACTLY!! ... and that still stands to this day!

    • @cigancrni2630
      @cigancrni2630 3 роки тому +11

      Thank you my man. Nobody else.

    • @howiefeltersnatch69
      @howiefeltersnatch69 3 роки тому +3

      Thank you!

    • @countfloydschillerhorrorth2090
      @countfloydschillerhorrorth2090 3 роки тому +4

      Yeah it's actually hard to argue when you see what he could do. I think with that in mind, we always have to say best ROCK drummer. I go with Bonzo but peart is kinda like a 1b to his 1a.

    • @mikearchibald744
      @mikearchibald744 3 роки тому +13

      Yeah, no point in even responding to other comments. However, I do think Ginger Baker was something other than else. But in a way I think its like saying "who is the greatest painter". I mean, how do you actually quantify that shit? What I do know is that Bonham had a relatively short career.

  • @chandlerdickson3993
    @chandlerdickson3993 3 роки тому +1291

    Bill Ward of Black Sabbath is so underrated.

  • @DANPETRYSSHOWCASE
    @DANPETRYSSHOWCASE 3 роки тому +577

    ANIMAL of THE MUPPETS is the greatest drummer of all time...

  • @usaslakt
    @usaslakt 3 роки тому +2281

    Lars actually inspired me, to play guitar...

    • @TheBent139
      @TheBent139 3 роки тому +80

      Lars is the #1 most ripped on drummer in history. Followed by Ringo, so that's not bad company.
      I got to see Lars play from just a few feet away. He's an entertaining drummer live.

    • @shaneculliton9975
      @shaneculliton9975 3 роки тому +8

      Lol 😂

    • @ericlikovic5624
      @ericlikovic5624 3 роки тому +11

      What the fuck🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @thenoble39
      @thenoble39 3 роки тому +8

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @advancedraymondology2914
    @advancedraymondology2914 4 роки тому +882

    These people have clearly never heard me at my cubicle desk with two pencils.

    • @stevemarshall3986
      @stevemarshall3986 4 роки тому +6

      Lol

    • @SLAYERSWINE1
      @SLAYERSWINE1 4 роки тому +13

      I know. You rule dude!

    • @asymptoticspatula
      @asymptoticspatula 4 роки тому +9

      You ought to hear me at a red light tapping on the steering wheel, especially if I’ve got the turn signal on!

    • @stratdx
      @stratdx 3 роки тому

      Hahahah right on!

    • @mvf80
      @mvf80 3 роки тому +7

      You are by far my favorite of all cubicle desk drummers!

  • @waltlutz9897
    @waltlutz9897 3 роки тому +272

    Most powerful: Bonham
    Most technical: Peart
    Most underrated: Ward
    Most innovative: Moon
    Most unique: Carey
    Coolest: Ringo
    Best dressed: Watts
    Best voice: (tie) Collins & Henley
    Honorable mentions: Copeland, Paice, Van Halen

  • @boardstalker
    @boardstalker 3 роки тому +369

    Its nuts how Ian Paice never features too prominently in these polls. He is one of the most technically and rudimentary talented drummers out there.

  • @mapbit2890
    @mapbit2890 3 роки тому +700

    Bill Ward is pretty underrated.He is definitely up there.

  • @ryansheskey276
    @ryansheskey276 3 роки тому +724

    Danny Carey has the power of Bonham and the speed of Peart, and an iconic style all his own.

  • @brycemcneil4404
    @brycemcneil4404 4 роки тому +1605

    Stewart Copeland is better than a lot of people will ever realize.

    • @kushking420
      @kushking420 4 роки тому +52

      He's huge in the drum community, almost all drummers like myself are huge Stewart Copeland fans

    • @petermcguinness5281
      @petermcguinness5281 4 роки тому +4

      Good choice...ty.

    • @petermcguinness5281
      @petermcguinness5281 4 роки тому +3

      Good choice.

    • @aelorgames2627
      @aelorgames2627 4 роки тому +6

      Very true but I think Neil Peart and Dennis Chambers are also a good option. In general I’m not one of those ‘the best’ types

    • @jimbackus3172
      @jimbackus3172 4 роки тому +2

      Definitely!

  • @jonroux9291
    @jonroux9291 3 роки тому +653

    For me, it's the Professor Neil Peart. No one could play like him let alone recreate his music.

  • @pm3182
    @pm3182 3 роки тому +164

    No one can do what Neil did. Neil could do what everyone did.

  • @cynthiak88nashvilletn69
    @cynthiak88nashvilletn69 3 роки тому +197

    Buddy Rich (of all time)
    John Bonham (Rock)
    Neal Peart (Most innovative)
    Keith Moon (Most bewildering to imitate)
    Also enjoy old Gene Krupa stuff

    • @OfficialJoeKingOne
      @OfficialJoeKingOne 3 роки тому +2

      And, Ron Tutt!

    • @JackRKilby
      @JackRKilby 3 роки тому +1

      Clyde Stubblefield- most sampled

    • @bobrobert3642
      @bobrobert3642 3 роки тому +5

      Gene is more innovative than Neil. He basically created drumming.

  • @pranoynarayanan170
    @pranoynarayanan170 3 роки тому +200

    Thank you, Lars, for putting IAN PAICE😁❤

    • @fifthof1795
      @fifthof1795 3 роки тому +18

      Paice was/is a better snare worker than either Peart or Bonham.

  • @coopershira7504
    @coopershira7504 4 роки тому +272

    I never liked Lars, but once he mentioned Ian Paice and Phil Rudd he gained so much respect

    • @mouloudo
      @mouloudo 4 роки тому +9

      Pretty known fact that he started playing drums because of Paice

    • @ravi3shekh1
      @ravi3shekh1 4 роки тому +1

      70s drummers were something else. They didn't just play rock, they played and practised a wide variety of things.

    • @kqh123
      @kqh123 4 роки тому +3

      Ac/Dc are awesome and I like them but a teenager could play Phil Rudd's drum parts

    • @soundpro707
      @soundpro707 4 роки тому

      Lars is the ultimate metal and rock fan.

    • @herewegoagain9628
      @herewegoagain9628 4 роки тому +6

      Yup exactly. I have to admit, back in the day I was a big fan of Lars. Now a days not as much lol
      Today the respect that Lars gets is not from his incredible chops 😂but his knowledge and experience in the music industry .I’m not surprised he mentioned Paice and Rudd. Any pro would. After all these years he is still extremely humble. Had the opportunity to meet him a few years ago, that dude hung out until the very last kid went home. He signed anything that you would ask and he personally interacted with everyone that was there to meet him. Total gentleman.

  • @elynnshiflett
    @elynnshiflett 4 роки тому +161

    Peart and Bonham were in different bands. Most people are biased based on the type of music each band palyed.

    • @chrisdusio6764
      @chrisdusio6764 4 роки тому +5

      I would have to agree with that

    • @Ash_Hudson
      @Ash_Hudson 3 роки тому +12

      That's true and I love both bands, but there's something ethereal about Zeppelin that Rush doesn't quite touch on for me.
      Neil was definitely better technically and had a great sense of groove and creativity in his own right, but Bonham was literally a god on the drums. Everything he played moves you.

  • @Scott-iw5ji
    @Scott-iw5ji 3 роки тому +183

    For me, both drummers are great, but I think Neil Peart could play Led Zep better than Bonham could play Rush. So to me, that makes Peart #1.

  • @SDFitz
    @SDFitz 3 роки тому +248

    How many drummers do you know that can write a song that changes time signatures 5 million times like Neil did with Limelight, and still be a massive hit?

  • @rawprawn8198
    @rawprawn8198 3 роки тому +66

    'When the levee breaks' still gives me goosebumps. Brilliant.

  • @gabehills2489
    @gabehills2489 4 роки тому +317

    Calling Neil Peart a drummer is like calling Freddie Mercury a crooner. Neil Peart was a master percussionist. Bonham was a drummer.

    • @johnhernandez1235
      @johnhernandez1235 4 роки тому +2

      Facts. 👍🏼

    • @briand563
      @briand563 4 роки тому +2

      great point.

    • @leddrummer93
      @leddrummer93 4 роки тому +14

      That’s why bonham is the best drummer

    • @andyd6338
      @andyd6338 4 роки тому

      What is the difference?

    • @ivanjulian2532
      @ivanjulian2532 4 роки тому +2

      So what? You can't whistle a tune played solo by a master percussionist. That's why people vote for John Bonham or Stuart Copeland. They both played on more songs which were played more often on more radio stations.

  • @bd0g5
    @bd0g5 4 роки тому +342

    Bill Ward is criminally underrated in these discussions, I'm not really a drummer but the first two Sabbath albums are so fun to play on drums. Same with Zeppelin too, I have no problems with Bonham being considered the best but Ward needs to at least be mentioned!
    I'm also really into Megadeth right now and Gar Samuelson was a monster.

    • @demon_3x
      @demon_3x 4 роки тому +8

      Nick Menza too RIP

    • @nonstoprocker5377
      @nonstoprocker5377 4 роки тому +5

      I agree 100% about Bill Ward...he was a beast...!!

    • @brunomantovaneli6076
      @brunomantovaneli6076 4 роки тому +2

      YES! Even the Gar part. I'd pick him over Nick Menza

    • @jimbackus3172
      @jimbackus3172 4 роки тому +5

      Hear, hear! Love for Bill Ward!
      (Nick Menza was great too.)

    • @mineralt
      @mineralt 4 роки тому +2

      The criticism of Bill is that he is a bit too orchestral in his style. Could be he is dealing with crappy recording(no isolated snare and kick mic ) on those first couple albums.

  • @rblauson
    @rblauson 3 роки тому +240

    Neil Peart could also write. And write he did - very very profoundly.
    While they are both true legends - for me it’s always going to be Neil as the best that ever lived.
    After all he did write Subdivisions!

  • @sturay7842
    @sturay7842 3 роки тому +128

    I like that Lars gave a Shout out to Phil Rudd.Highly underrated IMHO.Not the most technical but nobody was better for ACDC.

  • @TriconTv
    @TriconTv 3 роки тому +136

    I think, in my opinion of course, it really comes down to John being completely at one with the drums, and Neil being a master of them.

  • @skutts
    @skutts 4 роки тому +311

    Neil Peart. Dany Carey.

    • @johnobrien1528
      @johnobrien1528 4 роки тому +1

      You’re half right

    • @alanbbrady8196
      @alanbbrady8196 4 роки тому +2

      Nah. Peart certainly.

    • @nickavenoso7851
      @nickavenoso7851 4 роки тому +2

      Neil Peart & Danny were actually really good friends, and they both kind of have similar styles of drumming, but I love both, to me there’s really no number 1 drummer, because they’re all so good, imo.

    • @gdubsterz1238
      @gdubsterz1238 3 роки тому

      Good second for sure.

    • @cowboymouth6429
      @cowboymouth6429 3 роки тому

      You nailed it

  • @t21mukherjee
    @t21mukherjee 4 роки тому +182

    This video made me realize Ringo Starr plays the flute.

    • @soofitnsexy
      @soofitnsexy 4 роки тому +2

      hahahahaa

    • @eximusic
      @eximusic 3 роки тому +8

      Try to play his drum parts.

  • @mullholand
    @mullholand 4 роки тому +214

    John had a thunder soul to his drumming while Neil had god-like precision and quickness.

    • @rickl.4653
      @rickl.4653 4 роки тому +10

      I agree with you. But as far as quickness I think John bonham's under rated. If you ever watched the song remains the same Bonham's hands just shred on Dazed and Confused. He out does himself in Dazed and Confused vs Moby Dick!

    • @TheHumbuckerboy
      @TheHumbuckerboy 4 роки тому +5

      I really prefer Neil's earlier style where he had the classic rock of Bonham with a Stewart Copeland vibe in places

    • @75yellowraven
      @75yellowraven 4 роки тому +3

      Yes exactly two very different approaches!

    • @brentparks3669
      @brentparks3669 4 роки тому +5

      The world set their clocks to Pearts timing!

    • @christopheralonge7758
      @christopheralonge7758 3 роки тому +1

      What about Keith moon or buddy rich???

  • @vaden706
    @vaden706 3 роки тому +82

    Does Danny carey not get a mention? He is highly regarded by other artists

  • @theactualcanadian8300
    @theactualcanadian8300 3 роки тому +76

    No love for Bill Bruford? One of the most technically impressive drummers of all time

  • @xstatixtribalelectronicmus2787
    @xstatixtribalelectronicmus2787 4 роки тому +127

    🔥Danny Carey🔥

    • @ozricaurora6943
      @ozricaurora6943 3 роки тому +2

      I'd say Bill Bruford. Danny Carey's favourite drummer

    • @schnertzrush417
      @schnertzrush417 3 роки тому +3

      One of Neil's besties... They hung out with another bestie, some guy named Copeland.... 🤔😄

    • @aidanengel875
      @aidanengel875 3 роки тому +1

      Fax

    • @jsauce311
      @jsauce311 3 роки тому +1

      Pretty easy

  • @MrMickeycrazy
    @MrMickeycrazy 4 роки тому +254

    Neil Peart, no contest. He was at another level.

    • @TanMann23
      @TanMann23 4 роки тому +12

      AGREED. i was screaming at the radio when i heard this.

    • @MrCYCLESMITH
      @MrCYCLESMITH 4 роки тому +5

      Bonham can be imitated. Peart is one of a kind.

    • @jtoland2333
      @jtoland2333 4 роки тому +3

      I think Bonham was the one who laid the foundation during the early days of hard rock, but Neil Peart has influenced an untold number of drummers through the years. He has raised the art form and expanded the role drumming plays in music. So yes, Bonham was great, but Neil was a genius.

    • @classicrockforever6355
      @classicrockforever6355 4 роки тому

      @@TanMann23 same 😂😂

    • @dickenssayshi
      @dickenssayshi 4 роки тому

      Add another level there and you'll get Buddy

  • @PaulDamonThomas
    @PaulDamonThomas 4 роки тому +197

    I agree with this decision, but Mitch Mitchell needs to be included within the top contention for greatest drummers. As unbelievably great as Hendrix is, Mitch's drumming not only matches him, but makes the Hendrix Experience tunes the legendary songs that they are.

    • @davidwormell6609
      @davidwormell6609 4 роки тому +13

      Jimi Hendrix was Mitch Mitchell's guitarist!

    • @Xx-xd3zo
      @Xx-xd3zo 4 роки тому +8

      Most underrated.

    • @sotis1756
      @sotis1756 4 роки тому +5

      One of my favorites!

    • @zosozildjianmagick1790
      @zosozildjianmagick1790 3 роки тому +6

      Nobody can play drums in a band doing a Hendrix song and sound like Mitch! So unique!

  • @warptek
    @warptek 3 роки тому +125

    Lets just say John was the soul of drums while Neil was the brain of drums. (Neil is no.1 in my book)

  • @arturocaissut1071
    @arturocaissut1071 3 роки тому +80

    Neil Peart was a gift.

  • @lilbob369
    @lilbob369 4 роки тому +66

    Jeff Porcaro ! You hear him on more music than you actually realize!!!!!

  • @Bullet-nk9kq
    @Bullet-nk9kq 4 роки тому +174

    The one that isn't playing when you're tuning your guitar.

    • @DavidSmith-ss1cg
      @DavidSmith-ss1cg 3 роки тому +14

      Drummers know this. This is why some drummers used to keep a coffee-can FULL of drumsticks next to the throne - for spares, yes, but also for throwing at annoying people(like guitar players). This is what led to the invention of in-line tuners for guitar, so that the guitar player can tune up and the crowd not have to listen. Drummers are now encouraged to not keep a large supply of ammunition for throwing at people. And so drummers are more socially accepted, now.
      Seriously, there used to be books about "How To Start a Rock Band." And the book had a paragraph in it that said, "when you see a rock band, there's 3 guys with guitars, and another guy. The other guy is the drummer." So the drummer has always been a little different.

    • @GChris-ny8fp
      @GChris-ny8fp 3 роки тому +4

      Hugely underappreciated comment

  • @jdzube2933
    @jdzube2933 4 роки тому +57

    The guy who both Bonzo and Neil took inspiration from, Keith Moon...but there isn’t a wrong answer, it’s preference

  • @bjorn7100
    @bjorn7100 3 роки тому +78

    Ian Paice is amazing, really like the shout out by Lars. Maybe over-shadowed by so many other state of the art rock musicians in Deep Purple because he definately seems underrated

  • @johnbassett7963
    @johnbassett7963 3 роки тому +58

    Haven’t seen all the comments but cannot believe there’s not more votes for Carl Palmer. Fantastic drummer

  • @younghemingway8285
    @younghemingway8285 4 роки тому +160

    Buddy Rich. No question. Howard likes to act like he knows music - but the best drummers are in the jazz genre, without a doubt.

    • @camronbay1
      @camronbay1 4 роки тому

      Young Hemingway Ginger Baker.

    • @rap3208
      @rap3208 4 роки тому +1

      perhaps Howard's talking about those working within a song. Someone that makes a song memorable and iconic just by the drumming alone and "When a levee breaks" is a good example of that....and John Bonham is a veritable source of those. In contrast, Buddy Rich is the most impressive to watch but really leaves me cold.

    • @jakes1677
      @jakes1677 4 роки тому

      Okay hipster

    • @clintwilson6380
      @clintwilson6380 4 роки тому

      Yeah, it's so kick ass to listen to a bunch of Buddy Rich?!

    • @Tepekegoat68
      @Tepekegoat68 4 роки тому

      Im sure he meant “rock drummer”. Cause if it was greatest drummer in general then of course its Buddy Rich.

  • @SaulGoodman-w2x
    @SaulGoodman-w2x 4 роки тому +38

    Ian Paice, baby! The drumming on Burn is fucking iconic.

  • @brianmanning9271
    @brianmanning9271 4 роки тому +205

    Danny Carrey has to be in the discussion. But Bonham is the rock icon.

    • @LoveAffair-17
      @LoveAffair-17 4 роки тому +15

      Amen Danny Carey is so technical

    • @JasonApgar
      @JasonApgar 4 роки тому +2

      ^ This right here. Was thinking this the whole time, but it's tough to go against the Gods/Legends of rock. I'd say if you took both away from their bands and had them play head to head in front of a group of people who didn't know who they were, Carrey would probably win, but I'm from that generation, not Bonham's.

    • @robriginio530
      @robriginio530 4 роки тому +2

      I came here to say this. Danny Carey is other worldly.

    • @markandersen793
      @markandersen793 4 роки тому

      If you throw Carrey into the discussion, I would also bring Chris Adler & Thomas Hakke to the table.

    • @thatchedstudios4768
      @thatchedstudios4768 4 роки тому +1

      Never heard anyone like him, that should say something

  • @crabtrap
    @crabtrap 3 роки тому +39

    Bill Ward 's 'the wizard' parts are so smooth and swingy

  • @Matty0923
    @Matty0923 3 роки тому +49

    John Bonham was great, no doubt, but for me it's Neil Peart, The Professor!!!!!!

  • @Inhocsignovinces308
    @Inhocsignovinces308 4 роки тому +262

    “Lars is the best drummer in the world and history”. -13 yo Timothy who recently listened to nothing else matters for the first time.

    • @lindsayheywood7195
      @lindsayheywood7195 3 роки тому +1

      This is the best comment in this entire thread!

    • @Rossferatu
      @Rossferatu 3 роки тому

      EXACTLY!!!! Touché

    • @Norman-Bates-60
      @Norman-Bates-60 3 роки тому +6

      Something else splatters.. 🚽

    • @javiparis04
      @javiparis04 3 роки тому +1

      @@lindsayheywood7195 hahahhahaha

    • @josephwiemert348
      @josephwiemert348 3 роки тому

      They all b******* aside he is probably the best drummer in terms of a well-rounded person businessman and of course I believe deep down he was Neil peart's greatest fan. You'll never know that I'll never know that however judging by the storyline that went from their first album to justice for all he probably had some of the concept feedback to give to the albums and that's exactly if you notice what rush too there is wonderful story line with some of their albums less fantasy the Metallica but Metallica also had some similarity if you really listen to the lyrics and how everything builds up so do the math guys Lars Neil who knows maybe best friends rest in peace Neil I'm sure you battled for a long time now you finally get to see those loved ones that you had to miss so long ago so soon

  • @dhewton1966
    @dhewton1966 4 роки тому +86

    Sacrilege!! Neil went back to school in humility, and started all over again with a good teacher. From how he hit the drums to how he held the sticks; Neils spirit transcended being a musician. That combined with INSANE chops made him the greatest drummer ever. My top 5 are Neil Peart, Steve Gadd, Carter Beauford (most musical drummer), John Bonham and Dave Weckl.

  • @Zipgun66
    @Zipgun66 4 роки тому +76

    Bonham is mustard and Neil is Grey Poupon. Love them both and equally. One is a beast and one is a beauty.

    • @h.epennypacker2598
      @h.epennypacker2598 4 роки тому +2

      You must not play drums. There’s a feel to music that’s indescribable. Neil is super super technical but he plays like a robot like a drum machine. JB not only came before him and paved the way, but his swing, feel and licks are way more studied. Look how many people including chicks can play tom sawyer with the solo and how many people struggle to play a song like fall in the rain because they can’t get the field down that’s what music is all about right there not to technical shit.

    • @tyrannicaltypomichaeltester
      @tyrannicaltypomichaeltester 3 роки тому +2

      @@h.epennypacker2598 Exactly

  • @samclemmons5373
    @samclemmons5373 3 роки тому +54

    That’s so cool that Neil took an interest in Lars way back when. Reminds me of how Eddie Van Halen helped out Jerry Cantrell early in his career.

  • @MickDarkHorrorSeries
    @MickDarkHorrorSeries 3 роки тому +136

    No chance. Peart is the most gifted drummer ever

  • @chrismccoole6244
    @chrismccoole6244 4 роки тому +59

    Neil made drummers want to play better and Bonham made everyone want to play drums.

  • @michaelleahy9265
    @michaelleahy9265 4 роки тому +36

    As a drummer myself, I would pick Neil Peart. John Bonham is amazing, but there is a selection of songs (Immigrant Song, Rock & Roll, D'yer Maker, Misty Mountain Hop, Babe I'm Gonna Leave You, When the Levee Breaks, Kashmir) that are quite accessible to beginner/intermediate players. With Peart, there is no such thing as an "easy" Rush track.

    • @jefferyhaag1
      @jefferyhaag1 4 роки тому +3

      Depends if you’re saying greatest or most skilled. If it’s most skilled, it’s honestly neither but if it’s greatest it’s bonzo hands down.

    • @donaldkrone4717
      @donaldkrone4717 4 роки тому +1

      Excellent point.

    • @treypatterson7935
      @treypatterson7935 4 роки тому

      Neal Peart is more technically proficient but if Bonham hadn’t played the way he did on those songs would they be nearly as iconic? He definitely could be considered better at complimenting the song, in a way similar to Ringo.

    • @rememberingtruth
      @rememberingtruth 4 роки тому

      Yeah but Bonham always sounded better

    • @14sweller
      @14sweller 4 роки тому

      You think rock and roll and Kashmir are easy? Cmon man

  • @dangreen1565
    @dangreen1565 4 роки тому +79

    No question about it. Neil Peart. I’ll never understand the argument for John Bonham although he was very good. Neil did so many amazing things over the years that made ihim so influential. If you want to compare the two. They’re missing many great drummers like buddy rich in this discussion.

    • @ShootYourRadio
      @ShootYourRadio 4 роки тому

      I was going to say the same thing. Now Granite I'm not a huge Led Zeppelin fan but I do give credit where credit is due and John Bonham was a good drummer but I really don't think that John was better than Neal.

    • @metalmarty3948
      @metalmarty3948 4 роки тому

      Agree as well, Bonham was amazing and had his own classic sound but Neil Peart is on a different planet hands down. Two different style of drummers. I can't believe Buddy Rich wasn't even mentioned in this conversation. Then again it's Howard Stern who's never played the drums lol.

    • @coinraker6497
      @coinraker6497 4 роки тому +1

      "No question about it". Haha, as if your opinion is the final word on the subject. Always cracks me up when people say things like on something that's totally subjective.

    • @nickavenoso7851
      @nickavenoso7851 4 роки тому

      John Bonham was good, but not as good as they say he is, imo. Neil was way better, in my opinion.

    • @dickenssayshi
      @dickenssayshi 4 роки тому

      Buddy is the all time GOAT though

  • @nicholasbaum7905
    @nicholasbaum7905 3 роки тому +112

    For the record, I feel Lars isn't the best judge on this...

  • @pfrancescutto
    @pfrancescutto 3 роки тому +15

    Neal Peart is #1 in my opinion. In terms of top 10 Stewart Copeland of the Police has to be in the conversation. Very underrated. He has a very unique sound.

  • @patdavismagdalen64
    @patdavismagdalen64 4 роки тому +76

    Thank you finally someone said it. Buddy Rich is The Greatest Drummer there is no debate

  • @meotv2336
    @meotv2336 4 роки тому +137

    Animal!!! Best drummer

    • @marcusambrester
      @marcusambrester 4 роки тому

      Right?!!!

    • @1oolabob
      @1oolabob 4 роки тому

      Animal learned drumming from Keith Moon. Funny but true.

    • @alcalu
      @alcalu 4 роки тому

      Google claims, "It is a popular legend that Animal (Muppets) was inspired by Keith Moon (drummer of the Who)."

    • @staceybosteder1002
      @staceybosteder1002 4 роки тому

      Don Henley!
      Hahahahahahahahaha! Jk!!
      (He CAN sing, though!)

    • @gofigure17
      @gofigure17 4 роки тому

      The only logical choice

  • @jamesgunn4843
    @jamesgunn4843 4 роки тому +518

    BUDDY RICH

    • @m6a6t6t2
      @m6a6t6t2 4 роки тому +32

      buddy rich was wayyyy ahead of his time :D

    • @antarcticorb9197
      @antarcticorb9197 4 роки тому +2

      I think they are talking about rock drummers even John Bonham said Buddy Rich is the best drummer ever

    • @thatchedstudios4768
      @thatchedstudios4768 4 роки тому +3

      Great drummer, HUGE asshole.

    • @DonPiruflo
      @DonPiruflo 4 роки тому

      Nah

    • @musiclighthouse1913
      @musiclighthouse1913 4 роки тому +1

      they forget the old jazz drummers all the time!! Gene Krupa too

  • @elitewarrior0076
    @elitewarrior0076 3 роки тому +93

    It’s gotta be Neil Peart for me. As much as I fucking LOVE John Bonham, nothing blows my mind like listening to Neil. His drumming is truly hard to process it’s that good

  • @hmoreno724
    @hmoreno724 3 роки тому +24

    Really glad Lars mentioned Ian Paice . There is an elegance to his playing that you do not hear in hard rock and metal and he has the coolest glasses too.

    • @johndoderino2609
      @johndoderino2609 3 роки тому +1

      Spot on.. seems like the 70s rock drummers had a wider range of influences in general

  • @Soulessdeeds
    @Soulessdeeds 4 роки тому +23

    Rick Allen of Def Leppard. The man still worked hard even with one arm removed. I respect the man for still being a drummer after that.

    • @dukeljk2191
      @dukeljk2191 3 роки тому +1

      He was shitty before an slightly less shitty afterwards

    • @fionschen
      @fionschen 3 роки тому +1

      never ever someone mentions him, thank you because it's just true, we really need to respect him for still drumming after losing an arm

  • @georgiostemirsidis1966
    @georgiostemirsidis1966 4 роки тому +25

    Bonzo was a legend but the stuff that Neil Peart played and wrote was insane. There's no need to compare them (they played two completely different types of music) but from a technical standpoint Neil Peart was definitely a cut above.

    • @SirMan48
      @SirMan48 4 роки тому +4

      And from a musical standpoint, and an influential standpoint, Bonham was on another level

  • @roguedrums
    @roguedrums 4 роки тому +31

    I LOVE Neil Pearts' playing. He is, by far, my favourite drummer. Having said that, when asked the question, "Who is the best drummer of all time?" any answer other than BUDDY RICH just shows that you really weren't paying attention.

  • @johnwagner294
    @johnwagner294 3 роки тому +33

    Alice In Chains’ Sean Kinney and RHCP’s Chad Smith are criminally underrated.

  • @davesdelta7836
    @davesdelta7836 3 роки тому +51

    Danny Carey and Neil Peart. Not sure why they ask Lars with his horrific timing issues, how would he ever know who’s the best?

    • @nepesilva2284
      @nepesilva2284 3 роки тому +9

      I agree that Lars isn’t anywhere near as good as he once was, but the man is an encyclopedia of musical knowledge when it comes to the history of rock music. Not to mention he has excellent taste, so yeah despite his limited vocabulary on the kit, he can definitely hold his own during a music discussion.
      And he’s right on the money with Bonham being the best.

    • @Wowimhungry9
      @Wowimhungry9 3 роки тому +14

      I pick the Octopus Carey too

  • @red_reaper
    @red_reaper 4 роки тому +16

    Top 10 rock drummers (in my opinion):
    10. Dave Grohl
    9. Phil Collins
    8. Stewart Copeland
    7. Bill Bruford
    6. Mitch Mitchell
    5. Danny Carey
    4. Ginger baker
    3. Keith Moon
    2. Neil Peart
    1. John Bonham

  • @perrap79
    @perrap79 4 роки тому +13

    When it comes to TECHNICAL drumming, id give it to Peart, Carey, Mangini or anyone of those AMAZING progressive drummers. When it comes to FEEL, not to take anything away from ANYONE, id give it to John Bonham.

  • @TheGuitarman1968
    @TheGuitarman1968 4 роки тому +17

    Personally, I would have to say that in the rock music genre the best drummer hands-down is Neil Peart, but overall for technical expertise I would give the nod to Buddy Rich. Now what about the drummers that not only play, but simultaneously sing on a regular basis (not just an occasional song either), and do both well? Phil Collins, Don Henley, Kelly Keagy and a few other greats come to mind. If you want to see a great up-and-coming drummer, that both plays and sings, check out Paulina Villarreal from "The Warning." Paulina is amazing for a teenage girl in a band that plays some great rock music. Her sisters are no slouches as musicians either. Just ask Lars, he is very familiar with Paulina and "The Warning."

  • @GusFogle
    @GusFogle 3 роки тому +82

    Terry Bozzio, Simon Phillips, Vinnie Colaiuta, Bill Bruford, Chad Wackerman, Marco Minneman, etc. are all every bit as talented as Bonham and Peart. There are too many good drummers out there with different qualities to pick just one.

  • @joelsalgado5808
    @joelsalgado5808 3 роки тому +22

    Body of work alone, it's Neil Peart!

  • @bluecaptn
    @bluecaptn 4 роки тому +82

    Rock: Neal Peart
    Overall: Buddy Rich

    • @TanMann23
      @TanMann23 4 роки тому +3

      neil also played in a buddy rich tribute band.

    • @bradb3248
      @bradb3248 4 роки тому +2

      Don’t know if Neil is the best, really what the hell do I know, but Neil is my favorite. Buddy Rich, great, but a prick. Listen to him berating his band on UA-cam.

    • @MattHawes
      @MattHawes 4 роки тому

      @@bradb3248 I thought it was the level of skill and talent being discussed, not the guy's personality.

    • @imandan1966
      @imandan1966 4 роки тому

      @@TanMann23 poorly. Neil can't swing

    • @coffeemachtspass
      @coffeemachtspass 4 роки тому

      Undeniable. Buddy Rich was from a different planet. And Keith Moon would drop in for a drink from time to time.

  • @TheOnlyMJS
    @TheOnlyMJS 4 роки тому +189

    Neil Peart.

  • @yankeetango
    @yankeetango 4 роки тому +27

    As a drummer, it's like asking, "What is your favorite color?" Just like different colors can burst forth as most vibrant within context and contrast and light intensity and surroundings there are any number of greatest drummers, each in their given style and interpretive musicianship and in their given musical surroundings.

  • @josephwiemert348
    @josephwiemert348 3 роки тому +31

    I would say besides drums Neil was a genius and was very ambitious about educating himself and contributing great stories that turned into lyrical content.how much more well-rounded as a person into me that makes a person qualified to be a number one drummer.

  • @freddiebird5199
    @freddiebird5199 3 роки тому +12

    Steve Gadd ... come on break the mould and broaden the debate from Bonham, Peart, Watts, Paice, and maybe get Mitch Mitchell in your mind too. Definitely agree Copeland is way under-rated, fantastic hands. Thankfully the world is just so big there is space for all these genius contributors to the sound, and may be not even get into the debate as to Who is the greatest. Louie Bellson pretty cool too, and those twin bass drums were before Keith Moon. But I still love that When The Levee Breaks sound, and Andy John's sound engineering (Was it Headley Grange?) ...

  • @jefferyhunter8265
    @jefferyhunter8265 4 роки тому +129

    Danny Carey of Tool... another great is Stephan Perkins of Jane's Addiction

    • @Azabaxe80
      @Azabaxe80 4 роки тому

      There was a time when Stephen Perkins had the most recognizable drum sound in rock. Amazing.

  • @michaelg7575
    @michaelg7575 4 роки тому +45

    I'd love to hear Dave grohl weigh in on this debate.

  • @Stwo
    @Stwo 4 роки тому +83

    Neil Peart. No question.

  • @samheidke2354
    @samheidke2354 3 роки тому +57

    How isn’t Danny Carey being mentioned in this convo! He is 100% the best drummer today

  • @jr627moore5
    @jr627moore5 3 роки тому +13

    I love how John Bonham would listen to Jimmy Page's guitar and he would fit the notes in I've been listening to led Zeppelin a lot this week just paying attention and you hear Jimmy Page talk with the guitar and then you hear bottom start swinging and his bass drum and then jonesy comes in with the bass each of them know how to talk to each other as they play and that made him such a kick-ass band that they could talk to each other with their instruments and they were great listeners

  • @michaelgreen5206
    @michaelgreen5206 4 роки тому +25

    For me, Buddy Rich is technically the best drummer that ever lived.
    Other drummers vying for best drummer title consideration are: Dave Weckl, Vinnie Colaiuta, Steve Gadd, Dennis Chambers, Billy Cobham, Michael Walden, Terry Bozzio, Steve Jordan, Simon Phillips, Bill Bruford, Steve Smith, Lenny White, Jack Dejohnette, Idris Muhammad, Al Dawson, Richard Baily, Bernard Purdie, Hal Blaine, Joe Morello, Matt Cameron, Louie Bellson, Gene Krupa, Stewart Copeland, etc.

    • @andrewcook8833
      @andrewcook8833 4 роки тому

      I like this list + Neil Peart and John Bonham. It's next to impossible to name a singular "greatest" in any art form. Still subjective, but may be easier within categories - for a given time period, given genre, level of formal training, constraints of bands they were in, etc., but always filtered through personal experience and taste. I would also add Tony Williams next to Billy Cobham, Jeff Porcaro next to Steve Gadd, Alan White next to Bill Bruford, and Stephen Perkins, Tim Alexander, Danny Carey, Jimmy Chamberlain, and Chad Smith next to Matt Cameron. Others: Bill Ward, Ian Paice, Ginger Baker, Mitch Mitchell, Keith Moon, Omar Hakim, Jonathan Moffett, Peter Erskine, Mark Portnoy, Mike Mangini, Thomas Lang, Gregg Bissonette. Although totally overshadowed by his brother's guitar, Alex Van Halen is actually a really solid drummer. For amazing technique I'd say Buddy Rich, Dave Weckl, and Vinnie Colaiuta. For dynamic groove and feel I'd say John Bonham, Steve Gadd, and Jeff Porcaro. For creative sonic thrills I'd go with Neil Peart, Stewart Copeland, and Mark Portnoy. The first time I heard each of these guys I thought to myself "this might be the best drummer I've ever heard." All that said, if I had to pick one guy to take drum lessons from it would be Vinnie Colaiuta, whose favorite drummers were Buddy Rich and Tony Williams.

  • @Cincinnatus1869
    @Cincinnatus1869 4 роки тому +14

    When I first got into classic rock, I noticed Bonham , Peart, Paice, Ward and Copeland more than any others. They stood out to my non musically trained ear.

  • @danielcastillo4537
    @danielcastillo4537 4 роки тому +49

    Who is the best drummer Peart or Bonham you say? First off Lars would probably be the last person I would ask!

    • @rmartin7558
      @rmartin7558 4 роки тому +2

      Why ask someone who plays drums for one of the most successful bands of all time, right?

    • @aircolumbia9579
      @aircolumbia9579 3 роки тому

      Totally!

  • @steviep23
    @steviep23 3 роки тому +12

    Some other drummers that I feel don't get a lot of recognition in terms of greatness and influence, are Pace of Deep Purple, Bill Ward of Sabbath, Vinny and Carmine Appice, Cozy Powell, etc.

  • @caligulapontifex5759
    @caligulapontifex5759 3 роки тому +12

    Neil for me, but I always thought Jimmy Fox of James Gang was so underrated. Just listen to his drumming on The Bomber, it's overshadowed by Walsh's guitar but it's so damn good.

  • @Tbug666
    @Tbug666 4 роки тому +19

    There is no winner!… I just know both were great for the bands they played in. I loved John Bonham’s playing and studio sound. I also love Neil’s laser precision on his often very complicated drumming skills. Then there’s the discipline and dedication one must have to constantly improve and that’s where Neil had the edge. I figure John was someone Neil thought of as a legend and no doubt John would have been amazed at Neil’s expert abilities. This BEST DRUMMER shit or BEST anything dealing with musicians is always a no win and matter of taste. Let’s all agree both were the best! The right hand and left hand to rock music.

  • @liverloop123
    @liverloop123 4 роки тому +13

    Has to be Keith Moon for me. The Who couldn't always capture in the studio what he could do live (apart from live at Leeds obviously) His improvisation and ability was henomenal. Not to mention his showmanship and endless energy.
    No one comes close to Moon in that regard.
    Just listen to Live At Leeds and be blown away.

    • @sol1120
      @sol1120 4 роки тому +1

      Yep, I don’t think peart fans know who moon is.

  • @hmpz36911
    @hmpz36911 4 роки тому +49

    Neil is probably more skilled, but it's all about the effectiveness of what they do in the context of the band or song. With tremendous respect for both, I would have to say they're equal. I tend to gravitate towards Bill Ward and Ian Paice for that era.

    • @jasonsmith6092
      @jasonsmith6092 4 роки тому +3

      I recently watched a UA-cam video of Sabbath in Paris in 1970 and based on that performance alone I think Ward deserves consideration.

    • @TheAlibabatree
      @TheAlibabatree 4 роки тому +1

      Ive never understood the adoration for Bonham. But, i could say the same for rankings of any musicians. Its seems like people just look at the most popular bands, then decide who was more iconic. Seems like a silly game to me.

    • @kuerst
      @kuerst 4 роки тому +1

      Bill Ward is a fucking boss

    • @zarrafrahman1129
      @zarrafrahman1129 4 роки тому +2

      Bill ward is a monster

    • @ntc3337
      @ntc3337 4 роки тому +1

      Always loved Bill Ward, deserves more credit in these types of debates

  • @dougnorth3207
    @dougnorth3207 3 роки тому +54

    Nope... nobody beat like the Professor , he re-invented the drum kit, may he rest in peace

  • @gringottfenn316
    @gringottfenn316 2 роки тому +9

    The Professor is the BEST drummer of all time!

  • @whofan1967
    @whofan1967 4 роки тому +70

    The engine of The Who - Keith Moon.

  • @ValSalva1337
    @ValSalva1337 4 роки тому +83

    Where’s the love for Keith Moon??

    • @UncleEbenezer77
      @UncleEbenezer77 4 роки тому +8

      Fun fact: Keith was responsible for the name, 'Led Zeppelin', indirectly.

    • @cohokid6936
      @cohokid6936 4 роки тому +1

      Howard mentioned him

    • @stacielivinthedream8510
      @stacielivinthedream8510 4 роки тому +3

      Who rocked it out!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

    • @keefriff99
      @keefriff99 4 роки тому +7

      Keith was amazing...his style was a little too busy and chaotic at times, but he never lost the plot no matter how crazy he got. That’s impressive.

    • @stanislouse4168
      @stanislouse4168 4 роки тому +1

      And Ginger and Mitch. Now THAT'S iconic.

  • @pierreneron5264
    @pierreneron5264 4 роки тому +6

    Watch a Neil Peart video. Simply the best ever.

  • @melisssahook861
    @melisssahook861 3 роки тому +23

    Best drummer ever hands down: Buddy Rich

  • @schnertzrush417
    @schnertzrush417 3 роки тому +28

    I'd say Bonham had the soul of Zeppelin. He was the base of their Rythyms.
    Neil peart changed modern Drumming. He was Front and Center on stage. He didn't just keep the beat, he wrote songs for the drums, (and for the band as well) making the drumset a complex and equal part of the music. He was technically and physically more proficient than Bonham on the kit, and mastered this realm.
    It's sad, but Bonham, like Moon found their noteriety from remembrance post death.
    His work with Led Zeppelin is great and his ability to cross the Blues to Rock mix and make that legendary was AWESOME!
    As a drummer, growing up on both those bands and a bushel more, Bonham was great, but we barely talked about him before he died. He wasn't the driver of Led Zeppelin. Peart was the driver of the industry (rock drums), and he was on the cover of more mags and in every conversation about drums.
    Lars Ulrich may be in Metallica, but he's a terrible drummer. He shouldn't be the crux of all the pros oppinions. I think the industry giants would say nice things about both, and Neil would come out on top.

  • @fullsizecars4174
    @fullsizecars4174 4 роки тому +63

    I love that Metallica is getting more involved in the show.

    • @sotis1756
      @sotis1756 4 роки тому

      Sellouts tend to do that

  • @scottipippen6554
    @scottipippen6554 3 роки тому +47

    Danny Carey, hands down:)!

  • @henrytate5206
    @henrytate5206 3 роки тому +5

    Love that Lars mentioned Ian Paice.

  • @tobi_versace
    @tobi_versace 3 роки тому +20

    Also Def leppards drummer for coming back and doing it with one arm

  • @markperrette7760
    @markperrette7760 3 роки тому +24

    Neil Peart was on another level. I’ll take Neil any day