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Music History's Drummers Who Held it Down the Hardest

The heart behind the band.

By Sabrina Fernandez

Published 2 months ago in Wow

In every great band, the drummer is more than just the one keeping time, they are the heartbeat of the music. While guitars and vocals often grab the spotlight, it’s the drummer who puts the soul, drives the rhythm, and leads the band through every shift in energy. 


Their role is extremely important, and they blend power with precision every time in a careful manner. Without the pulse of the drums, songs lose their magic, and performances lack cohesion. So you could say drummers really end up shaping the identity of a group, transforming simple beats into unforgettable songs.


From building the sound to elevating the songs, these masters of rhythm prove that drummers don’t just support the band, they define it.

  • 1

    Buddy Rich

    Famous for his precision and unmatched speed.

    Buddy Rich

  • 2

    Charlie Watts (The Rolling Stones)

    His understated style kept the band grounded.

    Charlie Watts (The Rolling Stones)

  • 3

    Dave Grohl (Nirvana, Foo Fighters)

    His raw energy and explosive power is unmatched.

    Dave Grohl (Nirvana, Foo Fighters)

  • 4

    Ginger Baker (Cream)

    A true innovator behind the kit.

    Ginger Baker (Cream)

  • 5

    Bill Bruford (Yes, King Crimson)

    He pushed drumming into new artistic territory.

    Bill Bruford (Yes, King Crimson)

  • 6

    John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)

    Considered the ultimate best by many. He redefined rock drumming.

    John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)

  • 7

    Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters)

    He embodied the spirit of modern rock drumming and carried Foo Fighters’ heartbeat for decades.

    Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters)

  • 8

    Keith Moon (The Who)

    Moon turned the drums into chaos-filled art that drove The Who’s sound.

    Keith Moon (The Who)

  • 9

    Neil Peart (Rush)

    The "Professor", he combined precision and rhythms like no other.

    Neil Peart (Rush)

  • 10

    Phil Collins (Genesis)

    Beyond being a frontman, Collins’s drumming defined prog rock.

    Phil Collins (Genesis)

  • 11

    Stewart Copeland (The Police)

    Known for his sharp sound, he gave The Police their unique rhythmic identity.

    Stewart Copeland (The Police)

  • 12

    Mitch Mitchell (The Jimi Hendrix Experience)

    Mitchell had a talent to match Hendrix’s improvisation note for note.

    Mitch Mitchell (The Jimi Hendrix Experience)

  • 13

    Hal Blaine

    As the most recorded drummer in history, he shaped the sound of modern music with incredible versatility.

    Hal Blaine

  • 14

    Ringo Starr (The Beatles)

    Subtle yet iconic, Starr’s steady grooves gave The Beatles the perfect rhythm even if lots think otherwise.

    Ringo Starr (The Beatles)

  • 15

    Terry Bozzio (Frank Zappa, Missing Persons)

    A drumming innovator, Bozzio is known for his massive drum kits, but also for his mastery.

    Terry Bozzio (Frank Zappa, Missing Persons)

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