5 Greatest Drummers (Better Than Travis Barker)

So, I've been looking at so many drummers out there for awhile now and gradually I've began to formulate a list of drummers that can put all thsoe Travis Barker fanboys in check. See, I started looking for drummers after I kept hearing about how Travis Barker's amazing and how he's the best drummer because of his rap covers of songs like Crank Dat and Dope Boys. Well, I looked at some of his videos and I found some old school ones like the Blink 182 concert where he did a solo on a rotating platform. That was cool but the solo sucked. I kept trying to argue the point but no one would listen - so.... I got a list. These 5 drummers are simple proof of the great talent that is out there. You let me know what you think and even comprise your own list of 5 drummers (links of their solos are included).

1. Thomas Pridgen

He plays to some of the most indifferent **** in music (stated by critics) in the band The Mars Volta and he's been acclaimed for tons of awards showing up into big-time jazz festivals and is currently one of the highlights in modern-day drummers. The coolest part about this guy? He does it all with his eyes closed.

2. Dennis Chambers

The godfather of the heel-toe movement in drums. Dennis Chambers has shocked and awed crowds for over 15 years with some of the most intense drum solos.

3. Assaf Seewi

A newer drummer I found, he's bumped up on these charts because he's got one of the cleanest **** I've ever seen in drumming. Possibly the cleanest - and he does it with ease.

4. Neil Pert

The infamous drummer from Rush. Neil Pert is probably the most recognized drummer out there and is literally one of the best old-school drummers and is still (to this day) an icon for all newcoming drummers.

5. John Bonham

Talk about old-school, John came out of the 70s and has some of the longest drum solos ever. The guy's ridiculous.

It's nice to se someone giving props to jazz drummers.

Stick ?uestlove on that list too. So fresh, so funky, so tight. Listen to this and this and try to tell me that isn't some insane groove.

Dave Mackintosh.AirGuitarist87

[QUOTE="AirGuitarist87"]Dave Mackintosh.C-Lee

Jazz drummers have tons of hidden talent that no one pays attention to. And Mackintosh ain't that good - he's the average metal drummer. Keith Moon's sick but I don't know if I wanna put him above the other guys. Definitely top 10. There's tons of drummers. Glad to see people here with some taste :PWicked_Spades

[QUOTE="AirGuitarist87"]Dave Mackintosh.C-Lee

[QUOTE="C-Lee"][QUOTE="AirGuitarist87"]Dave Mackintosh.AirGuitarist87

[QUOTE="AirGuitarist87"][QUOTE="C-Lee"] Dragonforce? I'll pass.C-Lee

Witold "Vitek" Kiełtyka (RIP)

Witold "Vitek" Kiełtyka (RIP)

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[QUOTE="C-Lee"][QUOTE="AirGuitarist87"]Dave Mackintosh.sAndroid17

wrong again, have seen them twice and both times they were great. sAndroid17

I saw them once when one of my buddy's friends ditched out on him so I ended up going for free.

And lemmie tell you, I woulda been mad if I payed to see that show. They were really sloppy. But everyone has bad nights so Im not gonna pass judgement. They're not really my kind of music anyways.

[QUOTE="sAndroid17"][QUOTE="C-Lee"] Dragonforce? I'll pass.Lto_thaG

[QUOTE="Lto_thaG"][QUOTE="sAndroid17"]no.. good drummer!sAndroid17

[QUOTE="sAndroid17"]wrong again, have seen them twice and both times they were great. bebopoutlaw3gun

[QUOTE="sAndroid17"]wrong again, have seen them twice and both times they were great. bebopoutlaw3gun

I saw them once when one of my buddy's friends ditched out on him so I ended up going for free.

And lemmie tell you, I woulda been mad if I payed to see that show. They were really sloppy. But everyone has bad nights so Im not gonna pass judgement. They're not really my kind of music anyways.

[QUOTE="sAndroid17"]wrong again, have seen them twice and both times they were great. bebopoutlaw3gun

I saw them once when one of my buddy's friends ditched out on him so I ended up going for free.

And lemmie tell you, I woulda been mad if I payed to see that show. They were really sloppy. But everyone has bad nights so Im not gonna pass judgement. They're not really my kind of music anyways.

wrong again, have seen them twice and both times they were great. sAndroid17

I saw them once when one of my buddy's friends ditched out on him so I ended up going for free.

And lemmie tell you, I woulda been mad if I payed to see that show. They were really sloppy. But everyone has bad nights so Im not gonna pass judgement. They're not really my kind of music anyways.

[QUOTE="AirGuitarist87"][QUOTE="bebopoutlaw3gun"]

I saw them once when one of my buddy's friends ditched out on him so I ended up going for free.

And lemmie tell you, I woulda been mad if I payed to see that show. They were really sloppy. But everyone has bad nights so Im not gonna pass judgement. They're not really my kind of music anyways.

sAndroid17

once again, its me and you vs the world :PsAndroid17

[QUOTE="sAndroid17"]once again, its me and you vs the world :PAirGuitarist87

Are you serious? All of Dream Theater are amazing to watch. Even James.airg6

[QUOTE="airg6"]Are you serious? All of Dream Theater are amazing to watch. Even James.AirGuitarist87

[QUOTE="airg6"]Are you serious? All of Dream Theater are amazing to watch. Even James.AirGuitarist87

Everything I've seen of Petrucci has been him stood stock still, guitar under his armpit, staring at the fretboard. Give me a leather clad Yngwie jumping around any day of the week.AirGuitarist87

Definitely. Im always disappointed when I see a show and everyone is stationary. It especially kills me when a drummer shows no emotion cause he thinks he's too cool for that. Cause seriously, if the drummer isn't feelin the show is gonna be a train wreck.

Speaking of feel, Steve Jordan comes to mind. In this clip he plays some really simple stuff but if your booty ain't movin take your dead ass home. Jordan does a lot of studio work and played with John Mayer for a while.

My top 5 drummers 1.Mike Portnoy(Dream Theater) 2.Gene Hoglan(Death,Dark Angel and a whole bunch of others) 3.Keith Moon(The Who) 4.Sean Reinhart(Death and Cynic) 5.Casey Grillo(Kamelot)airg6

im staying out of this one :P, Petrucci is seriously god though, as is Malmsteen! sAndroid17

[QUOTE="AirGuitarist87"][QUOTE="airg6"]Are you serious? All of Dream Theater are amazing to watch. Even James.airg6

[QUOTE="sAndroid17"]im staying out of this one :P, Petrucci is seriously god though, as is Malmsteen! AirGuitarist87

[QUOTE="ragek1ll589"]

Witold "Vitek" Kiełtyka (RIP)

sAndroid17

[QUOTE="sAndroid17"]im staying out of this one :P, Petrucci is seriously god though, as is Malmsteen! AirGuitarist87

David Bowie puts on a hell of a good show. I got to see Alice Cooper a while ago and damn. He kills it. So did Rob Zombie. I was him last year in a tiny ass venue. Held maybe 2500 people which was real cool cause at the time he was playing stadiums with Ozzy. One of the best concerts I've ever been to. That man is a showmen.

It goes without saying that George Clinton and the P Funk All Stars put on a great show too. For a bunch of dudes (mostly) well into their 60's they can still funk.

EDIT: While ya'll is talking about guitar players don't forget Dick Dale. Surf music at it's best. Eddie Hazel is one of my favorites. Give the video a little bit. That man becomes his guitar. It's a shame he died so young.

[QUOTE="airg6"][QUOTE="AirGuitarist87"] Everything I've seen of Petrucci has been him stood stock still, guitar under his armpit, staring at the fretboard. Give me a leather clad Yngwie jumping around any day of the week.sAndroid17

[QUOTE="AirGuitarist87"][QUOTE="sAndroid17"]im staying out of this one :P, Petrucci is seriously god though, as is Malmsteen! sAndroid17

[QUOTE="sAndroid17"][QUOTE="airg6"]In all honesty and in my opinion, Malmsteen is overrated. I'll take MAB any day over him.airg6

[QUOTE="sAndroid17"][QUOTE="AirGuitarist87"] Haha, I'm not saying Petrucci is bad, musically he's amazing, but as a showman he's just dull.airg6

[QUOTE="airg6"][QUOTE="sAndroid17"] MAB is so boring, dont get me wrong Nitro is one of my favourite bands ever, but seriously that guy is too technical for LIFE lolsAndroid17