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Keith Moon
1946–1978•British
The explosive drummer of The Who, known for his chaotic, theatrical style and wild fills that redefined rock drumming.
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All Drummers
10 drummers in our database. Click any card to explore their full profile, videos, influences, and signature songs.
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Ginger Baker
1939–2019•British
A jazz-trained virtuoso who brought polyrhythmic complexity and African influences to rock music with Cream and Blind Faith.
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Stewart Copeland
b. 1952•American
The Police drummer who fused punk energy with reggae rhythms and world music, creating one of rock's most distinctive sounds.
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Vinnie Colaiuta
b. 1956•American
The drummer's drummer—a technical virtuoso whose work with Zappa, Sting, and countless sessions set the gold standard for studio drumming.
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Phil Collins
b. 1951•British
From Genesis prog drummer to pop superstar, he pioneered the gated reverb sound and brought technical drumming to mainstream audiences.
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Ringo Starr
b. 1940•British
The Beatles' drummer whose innovative, song-serving approach and left-handed feel created some of rock's most iconic beats.
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Bill Bruford
b. 1949•British
The cerebral prog master who drummed for Yes and King Crimson, known for odd time signatures and pioneering electronic percussion.
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Questlove
b. 1971•American
The Roots' drummer and bandleader who bridged hip-hop and live instrumentation, becoming a cultural icon and tastemaker.
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Chad Smith
b. 1961•American
Red Hot Chili Peppers' powerhouse drummer known for his massive groove, funk-rock fusion, and notable resemblance to Will Ferrell.
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Danny Carey
b. 1961•American
Tool's towering drummer who combines progressive complexity with primal power, known for polyrhythmic mastery and electronic integration.
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