The Most Influential Drummers of Rock N' Roll.

Bones · **Posted:** Sat Apr 20, 2013 4:04 pm

Me and Neg will be in charge of this list, so any suggestions you have can be shared with us. We came up with a top five to begin the list. You may begin discussing

1. Keith Moon* - (The Who)
2. John Bonham* - (Led Zeppelin)
3. Hal Blaine
4. Ringo Starr - (The Beatles)
5. Ginger Baker - (Cream)
6. Earl Palmer* - (Session drummer)
7. Neil Peart - (Rush)
8. Bernard Purdie - (Session drummer)
9. Bill Bruford - (Yes, King Crimson, Earthworks)
10. Dave Lombardo - (Slayer)

jfauser · **Posted:** Sat Apr 20, 2013 5:59 pm

I do believe Bonham should be a lock for #1. It's mostly what keeps him at the top of the greatest list.

Bones · **Posted:** Sat Apr 20, 2013 7:16 pm

jfauser wrote:

I do believe Bonham should be a lock for #1. It's mostly what keeps him at the top of the greatest list.

Its close, but Moon was the first drummer to push rock drumming to the next level. He was the first drummer to actually become recognized. Even Bonham himself was influenced by Moon.

Negative Creep · **Joined:** Tue Oct 12, 2010 5:21 pm **Posts:** 11710

What Bones is trying, and failing, to say, is that Moon was the main person who took the drums from being more of a 'background' instrument and brought them more to the forefront of the rock sound, making them more of a 'lead' instrument. He also defined the notion of the raw, spontaneous rock drummer. Even Bonzo himself was influenced by Moon.

Of course it wouldn't be inaccurate to have Bonzo at #1, but personally I think Keith deserves it.

Also, I would probably have the next three as Peart, Palmer, and Paice. Actually, since this is influence alone, I think Carmen Appice could certainly make the top 10.

Bones · **Posted:** Sat Apr 20, 2013 11:29 pm

Negative Creep wrote:

What Bones is trying, and failing, to say, is that Moon was the main person who took the drums from being more of a 'background' instrument and brought them more to the forefront of the rock sound, making them more of a 'lead' instrument. He also defined the notion of the raw, spontaneous rock drummer. Even Bonzo himself was influenced by Moon.

Of course it wouldn't be inaccurate to have Bonzo at #1, but personally I think Keith deserves it.

Also, I would probably have the next three as Peart, Palmer, and Paice. Actually, since this is influence alone, I think Carmen Appice could certainly make the top 10.

You're such a dick.

Negative Creep · **Joined:** Tue Oct 12, 2010 5:21 pm **Posts:** 11710

What? I'm just messin' with you... :razz:

312 · **Joined:** Mon Mar 18, 2013 6:47 pm **Posts:** 436

Earl Palmer?

Negative Creep · **Joined:** Tue Oct 12, 2010 5:21 pm **Posts:** 11710

I was thinking Carl Palmer...

312 · **Joined:** Mon Mar 18, 2013 6:47 pm **Posts:** 436

Earl is way more influential and probably greater.

312 · **Joined:** Mon Mar 18, 2013 6:47 pm **Posts:** 436

My attempt at top 10:

1. Keith Moon
2. Hal Blaine
3. John Bonham
4. Earl Palmer
5. Ginger Baker
6. Ringo Starr
7. Bernard Purdie
8. Neil Peart
9. Ziggy Modeliste
10. Dave Lombardo

Negative Creep · **Joined:** Tue Oct 12, 2010 5:21 pm **Posts:** 11710

I can see Earl Palmer, but you really think Ziggy is THAT influential?

Also agree on Lombardo, but what about Ian Paice and Carmine Appice?

Bones · **Posted:** Sun Apr 21, 2013 3:03 pm

312 wrote:

Earl is way more influential and probably greater.

Influential? Yes he was. Greater? No freakin' way.

Bones · **Posted:** Sun Apr 21, 2013 3:04 pm

312 wrote:

My attempt at top 10:

1. Keith Moon
2. Hal Blaine
3. John Bonham
4. Earl Palmer
5. Ginger Baker
6. Ringo Starr
7. Bernard Purdie
8. Neil Peart
9. Ziggy Modeliste
10. Dave Lombardo

Hal > Bonham is interesting. I'd like to hear your thoughts on that. Earl over Ginger and Ringo should be explained as well.

Cruz · **Posted:** Sun Apr 21, 2013 3:35 pm

I wish for my own sanity that I liked The Who.

312 · **Joined:** Mon Mar 18, 2013 6:47 pm **Posts:** 436

Bones wrote:

312 wrote:

Earl is way more influential and probably greater.

Influential? Yes he was. Greater? No freakin' way.

Why not? It depends on criteria for greatness. I am not a big fan of criteria used in most of instrumentalists' lists actually. I really dislike criteria like originality, creativity, innovation... I would just stick to reputation for their playing, influence and skill, using which Earl beats Carl IMO

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