Drummers you can't mistake

[Jimbob54]

Tub thumpers that stand out. Or possibly cant hide. For better or worse. Go

Thus far on my Saturday listening session I have had Bonzo, Ringo, Phil C, Jimmy Chamberlin, Stephen Perkins (amongst many others). No mistaking any of them. So I would love to hear suggestions for drummers (Dont care about technical ability) that you can not mistake for anyone else.

 

[Jimbob54]

Carla Azar - metronomic mayhem - no mistaking.

 

[Zensō]

I’m sure we’ll all make similar lists. Here’s mine:

John Bonham
Stewart Copeland
Ringo Starr
Keith Moon
Neil Peart
Terry Bozzio
Bill Bruford
Phil Collins
Manu Katché
Billy Cobham
Vinnie Colaiuta
Steve Gadd
Dave Weckl
Buddy Rich
Gene Krupa
Tony Williams
Elvin Jones
Art Blakey
Jack DeJohnette
JD Beck

There are others…

 

[Doodski]

Byron Landham.

Joey DeFrancesco Trio "Never Can Say Goodbye" live at Java Jazz Festival 2011​

Fascinating Rhythm (Gershwin) guitar, Byron Landham (drums), Mike Boone (bass)​

 

[DVDdoug]

Keith Moon was my favorite.

But just about any good drummer can mimic another drummer's style.

Sometimes I think it's just the mix. I was listening to something a few weeks back... I think it was Blondie. and they had a couple of different drummers. Anyway, I was thinking the drums really sound good. Nice and dynamic and clear in the mix.

 

[Jimbob54]

Stephen Morris, Reni, Levon

 

[Jimbob54]

Keith Moon was my favorite.

But just about any good drummer can mimic another drummer's style.

Sometimes I think it's just the mix. I was listening to something a few weeks back... I think it was Blondie. and they had a couple of different drummers. Anyway, I was thinking the drums really sound good. Nice and dynamic and clear in the mix.

That is the point though. If they are mimicking someone, that person has a "thing". I am sure a lot of it is standard in terms of complexity and competency but in terms of recorded music, some just have a thing you notice.

 

[Philbo King]

Keith Moon was my favorite.

But just about any good drummer can mimic another drummer's style.

Sometimes I think it's just the mix. I was listening to something a few weeks back... I think it was Blondie. and they had a couple of different drummers. Anyway, I was thinking the drums really sound good. Nice and dynamic and clear in the mix.

We saw The Who a couple years ago, with Zach Starkey (Ringos son) on drums. He nailed it. Precisely. I was very impressed.

 

[Pe8er]

I've got two Swedish national treasures for you. Tomas Haake from Meshuggah:

And Morgan Agren:

 

[Jimbob54]

Tony Allen, Dave Grohl, Meg White

 

[Berwhale]

I like Yussef Dayes...

Rocco is a decent Bass player as well, you might of heard of his dad Pino.

 

[Jimbob54]

If I was being tough I would say post a track/ clip that defines and encapsulates their "thing".

Everyone can think of a Clyde clip- but is there an equivalent to mark a Jabo?

 

[Fregly]

Carter Mclean and Dimsunk are two of my favorites of modern players. Unmistakable in terms of level and groove, I suppose. Not sure I could pick them out blind.

 

[Speedskater]

Sandy Nelson

 

[khensu]

Bill Bruford

 

[JLGF1]

Kenny Aronoff

 

[mhardy6647]

 

[Steven Holt]

Two stand out, and they are totally different : Cozy Powell (drummer for Whitesnake) and Art Blakey (legendary jazz drummer, one of the best ever)

 

[Steven Holt]

Bill Bruford

Yes, agree, just one hell of a drummer. As an aside, most people don't appreciate how important the drummer is. They're the timekeeper for the band -- if the drummer is off, the song is off (and it's readily apparent).

 

[JaMaSt]

Mic drop. Joe Morello from the Dave Brubeck Quartet. I mean, I've loved Neil Peart for over 40 years, but this performance has to be seen (and heard) to be believed.