Top 10 best drummers of Rock music

In music, not only rock, the role of the drum is very important because the beat, beat, and speed of the song are all moderated by the drum. The drums are like the backbone of the band, indispensable. Let's join Caferock.vn to list 10 excellent drummers of rock music:

10.Ringo Starr (The Beatles)

The best drummer of the norse clothing rock n roll quartet The Beatles. The reputation of this band from the port city of Liverpool does not need to be mentioned much. Ringo Starr has made an important mark in the Beatles' songs with his creations for the band with unique sounds. Not only that, after the band disbanded, Ringo Starr continued his solo career and released 18 solo albums. He is now 75 years old.

A dashing Ringo Starr on the drums

Youth with glory with The Beatles

9.Stewart Copeland (The Police)

An American, but he is known as the outstanding drummer of the British band The Police. In addition, he is also known for his role in writing movie soundtracks. The distinctive and unique drum sounds of Copeland have made the name of an outstanding drummer in the rock music industry.

Stewart Copeland is 63 years old this year.

8. Josh Freese (Devo, Nine Inch Nails)

An experienced drummer with a wide range of styles from rock to jazz and even metal. Josh Freese is also known for being an excellent studio drummer. He has recorded for many bands, with a record of nearly 300 records. Some typical names can be mentioned such as Seether, 3 Doors Down, Avril Lavigne, Sting, Nine Inch Nails, Guns N' Roses and even pop singers like Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, Katy Perry...

Multi-style drummer Josh Freese

7.Ginger Baker (Cream)

An English drummer and founding member of the band Cream (familiar with guitarist/vocalist Eric Clapton). He was a pioneer in creating solo rock verses and was the first to use the double kick (2 bass). Ginger Baker is the most influential figure for later metal drummers. After the band broke up, he switched to playing jazz and blues and showed his natural ability. This year he is 76 years old.

Young Ginger Baker (photo taken in 1966)

6. Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater)

A member of the progressive metal band Dream Theater, Mike Portnoy is known for his complex drumming technique with a fairly flexible statement with a massive drum set, complex rhythms, and complex inversions.

5. Lars Ulrich (Metallica)

Metal music can't help but mention an interesting and eccentric drummer like Lars Ulrich. As one of the founding members of Metallica, he has left many imprints on the band's compositions during his 34 years of association. He is also the drummer who works hard to interact and perform the most at Metallica's live shows. Lars Ulrich is also an influential drummer for generations of juniors. 

4.Dave Grohl (Nirvana, Foo Fighters)

Dave Grohl has a simple drum line that is sure of a beat but is a model for alternative rock lines, simple but vibrant, no longer too sophisticated, really marking an alternative turning point later. Cymbal has always been the main background for Nirvana's signature guitar riffs, making the most of Cymbal's sound effects for the beat, and also using a rather new way of "snare" Snare. After Nirvana disbanded he founded Foo Fighters with a completely new role as guitar/singer but one still doesn't forget a great Dave behind the drums.

3.Keith Moon (The Who)

The drummer died at the tattoo shirt age of 32. He was a member of the band The Who and was an integral part of this British band. His wild drumming style always attracts the attention of the audience. Unfortunately, he passed away too soon in 1978 due to a drug overdose.

2.Neal Peart (Rush)

Rush - Canadian Progressive rock band will not be named "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame" in 2013 if the lineup is missing Neal Peart - drummer and lyricist of the band. The drum solos are "terrible and earth-shattering", the drum beat style has its own mark, Neal Peart is always a name that many people respect and admire.

John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)

John is famous for his speed, strength and especially the "adventure" behind the drums. He has been voted by many magazines as the best drummer (Rolling Stone - 2011). And indeed he is an unparalleled and irreplaceable talent in the world of rock music.