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Danny Carey

1961(age 65)
Lawrence, Kansas, USA

Tool's towering drummer who combines progressive complexity with primal power, known for polyrhythmic mastery and electronic integration.

Daniel Edwin Carey is the drummer for the progressive metal band Tool. Standing 6'5", his physical presence matches his drumming: powerful yet intricate, combining polyrhythmic patterns with thunderous grooves. Carey incorporates elements from jazz, world music, and electronic percussion into his playing, often using synthesizer triggers and unconventional time signatures. His technical ability and musical creativity have made Tool one of the most respected bands in progressive music.

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Videos

Performances, tutorials, and interviews

Featured

Tool - Pneuma (Live)

Live PerformanceTool2019

Mind-bending polyrhythms in action

Danny Carey Drum Cam - 46 & 2

Live PerformanceTool2006

Isolated cam showing his technique

More Videos

Danny Carey - Parabola (Isolated Drums)

Isolated Drum TrackTool2001

His intricate playing fully exposed

Signature Songs

Tracks that define their drumming legacy

Pneuma

Tool

Fear Inoculum2019

Polyrhythmic masterpiece in multiple time signatures

46 & 2

Tool

Ænima1996

Accessible entry point to his complex style

Influence Map

Who influenced them and who they influenced

Influenced By

Odd time signatures, melodic approach

Ginger Bakersecondary

Polyrhythmic concepts