Toucher & Hardy

Toucher & Hardy

Toucher & Hardy

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Another day, another list to argue about. This time, it’s a deep dive into a grip of the greatest drummers ever.

Consequence recently released their list of the 100 Best Drummers of All Time, and it’s an interesting one. The music blog, known for its coverage of a wide variety of genres, used the list to kick off their annual Drum Week. And they did their homework, too.

They write: “we had over 60 of our favorite players from a range of genres, eras, and styles to help us out by taking our artist survey. Guided by their rhythmic wisdom, we managed to emerge on the other side with a rundown of history’s most killer percussionists.”

100 Greatest Drummers: Looking at the List

Starting from the bottom–because that’s what you do with a list like this–you get a pretty good idea from the jump that the Consequence piece is in step with the site’s tastes. It’s an eclectic mix of stickhandlers from a bunch of backgrounds.

Metal drummer Mikkey Dee (Motorhead, Scorpions) starts the list off at 100. Funk powerhouse Tony Thompson (Power Station, Chic) follows at 99. The Go Go’s Gina Schock slots in at 96. The late Taylor Hawkins lands at 95. And so on.

100 Greatest Drummers: The Show Reacts

Hardy brought the list to studio on Thursday morning, and we all dug in. The general consensus? Drummer No. 1 was the one you’d expect it to be (even though I think he should’ve placed lower). The rest of the list, however, had some head-scratchers.

Listen to the segment above or here, where you’ll get some bonus beats by way of Hardy and Jon Wallach’s interview with Jrue Holiday at Celtics Media Day. Keep scrolling for the Top 5 drummers from the Consequence list.

  • 5) Dave Weckl

    There are a LOT of jazz drummers on this list. Weckl is best known for his work with Chick Corea.

  • 4) Gene Krupa

    What did I say about jazz drummers? Chances are you’ve “Sing, Sing, Sing” performed by a high school marching band at some point in your life.

  • 3) Neil Peart

    I’d say he should be No. 1, but that should actually be Keith Moon (who ended up at No. 7). Third is respectable for the Rush stickman.

  • 2) Buddy Rich

    Child prodigy. Jazz icon. Huge jerk. One of the best to ever pick up a pair of drumsticks.

  • 1) John Bonham

    Some of these lists will throw you a curve ball when they get to No. 1. Not this list. Legend.

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