"Neil Peart is your favorite drummer's favorite drummer." - Dave Grohl

They once asked Neil Peart the same question, he said well... there's Buddy Rich, and then there's everybody else

@mikewood3309

3 жыл бұрын

EXACTLY!! ... and that still stands to this day!

@cigancrni2630

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you my man. Nobody else.

@howiefeltersnatch69

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@countfloydschillerhorrorth2090

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's actually hard to argue when you see what he could do. I think with that in mind, we always have to say best ROCK drummer. I go with Bonzo but peart is kinda like a 1b to his 1a.

@mikearchibald744

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, no point in even responding to other comments. However, I do think Ginger Baker was something other than else. But in a way I think its like saying "who is the greatest painter". I mean, how do you actually quantify that shit? What I do know is that Bonham had a relatively short career.

Lars actually inspired me, to play guitar...

@TheBent139

3 жыл бұрын

Lars is the #1 most ripped on drummer in history. Followed by Ringo, so that's not bad company. I got to see Lars play from just a few feet away. He's an entertaining drummer live.

@shaneculliton9975

3 жыл бұрын

Lol 😂

@ericlikovic5624

3 жыл бұрын

What the fuck🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@thenoble39

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Bill Ward of Black Sabbath is so underrated.

@shaneculliton9975

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah definitely

@seancostello2856

3 жыл бұрын

War pigs has amazing fills

These people have clearly never heard me at my cubicle desk with two pencils.

@stevemarshall3986

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@SLAYERSWINE1

3 жыл бұрын

I know. You rule dude!

@asymptoticspatula

3 жыл бұрын

You ought to hear me at a red light tapping on the steering wheel, especially if I’ve got the turn signal on!

@stratdx

3 жыл бұрын

Hahahah right on!

@mvf80

3 жыл бұрын

You are by far my favorite of all cubicle desk drummers!

ANIMAL of THE MUPPETS is the greatest drummer of all time...

Most powerful: Bonham Most technical: Peart Most underrated: Ward Most innovative: Moon Most unique: Carey Coolest: Ringo Best dressed: Watts Best voice: (tie) Collins & Henley Honorable mentions: Copeland, Paice, Van Halen

Its nuts how Ian Paice never features too prominently in these polls. He is one of the most technically and rudimentary talented drummers out there.

Bill Ward is pretty underrated.He is definitely up there.

@C1sc0M4n

3 жыл бұрын

So is Mike Portnoy

@themistoklestheodosopoulos6253

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely.

I'm so glad Lars mentioned Phil Rudd. He was so crucial to AC/DC's simplicity and gave them that signature rock n' roll swing. He's a very underrated drummer, and I'm glad Lars mentioned his name

@mrjw6701

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree.

@andrewcastillo9558

3 жыл бұрын

Phil makes the difference in the band for sure.

@ayelmao1224

3 жыл бұрын

The man was a human metronome after all

Danny Carey has the power of Bonham and the speed of Peart, and an iconic style all his own.

No one can do what Neil did. Neil could do what everyone did.

Stewart Copeland is better than a lot of people will ever realize.

@kushking420

3 жыл бұрын

He's huge in the drum community, almost all drummers like myself are huge Stewart Copeland fans

@petermcguinness5281

3 жыл бұрын

Good choice...ty.

@petermcguinness5281

3 жыл бұрын

Good choice.

@aelorgames2627

3 жыл бұрын

Very true but I think Neil Peart and Dennis Chambers are also a good option. In general I’m not one of those ‘the best’ types

@jimbackus3172

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely!

Buddy Rich (of all time) John Bonham (Rock) Neal Peart (Most innovative) Keith Moon (Most bewildering to imitate) Also enjoy old Gene Krupa stuff

@OfficialJoeKingOne

3 жыл бұрын

And, Ron Tutt!

@stuffallthetime

3 жыл бұрын

Clyde Stubblefield- most sampled

@bobrobert3642

3 жыл бұрын

Gene is more innovative than Neil. He basically created drumming.

For me, it's the Professor Neil Peart. No one could play like him let alone recreate his music.

Thank you, Lars, for putting IAN PAICE😁❤

@fifthof1795

3 жыл бұрын

Paice was/is a better snare worker than either Peart or Bonham.

Calling Neil Peart a drummer is like calling Freddie Mercury a crooner. Neil Peart was a master percussionist. Bonham was a drummer.

@johnhernandez1235

3 жыл бұрын

Facts. 👍🏼

@briand563

3 жыл бұрын

great point.

@leddrummer93

3 жыл бұрын

That’s why bonham is the best drummer

@andyd6338

3 жыл бұрын

What is the difference?

@ivanjulian2532

3 жыл бұрын

So what? You can't whistle a tune played solo by a master percussionist. That's why people vote for John Bonham or Stuart Copeland. They both played on more songs which were played more often on more radio stations.

I never liked Lars, but once he mentioned Ian Paice and Phil Rudd he gained so much respect

@mouloudo

3 жыл бұрын

Pretty known fact that he started playing drums because of Paice

@ravi3shekh1

3 жыл бұрын

70s drummers were something else. They didn't just play rock, they played and practised a wide variety of things.

@kqh123

3 жыл бұрын

Ac/Dc are awesome and I like them but a teenager could play Phil Rudd's drum parts

@soundpro707

3 жыл бұрын

Lars is the ultimate metal and rock fan.

@herewegoagain9628

3 жыл бұрын

Yup exactly. I have to admit, back in the day I was a big fan of Lars. Now a days not as much lol Today the respect that Lars gets is not from his incredible chops 😂but his knowledge and experience in the music industry .I’m not surprised he mentioned Paice and Rudd. Any pro would. After all these years he is still extremely humble. Had the opportunity to meet him a few years ago, that dude hung out until the very last kid went home. He signed anything that you would ask and he personally interacted with everyone that was there to meet him. Total gentleman.

I like that Lars gave a Shout out to Phil Rudd.Highly underrated IMHO.Not the most technical but nobody was better for ACDC.

Neil Peart could also write. And write he did - very very profoundly. While they are both true legends - for me it’s always going to be Neil as the best that ever lived. After all he did write Subdivisions!

Peart and Bonham were in different bands. Most people are biased based on the type of music each band palyed.

@chrisdusio6764

3 жыл бұрын

I would have to agree with that

@Ash_Hudson

3 жыл бұрын

That's true and I love both bands, but there's something ethereal about Zeppelin that Rush doesn't quite touch on for me. Neil was definitely better technically and had a great sense of groove and creativity in his own right, but Bonham was literally a god on the drums. Everything he played moves you.

Neil Peart, no contest. He was at another level.

@TanMann23

3 жыл бұрын

AGREED. i was screaming at the radio when i heard this.

@MrCYCLESMITH

3 жыл бұрын

Bonham can be imitated. Peart is one of a kind.

@jtoland2333

3 жыл бұрын

I think Bonham was the one who laid the foundation during the early days of hard rock, but Neil Peart has influenced an untold number of drummers through the years. He has raised the art form and expanded the role drumming plays in music. So yes, Bonham was great, but Neil was a genius.

@classicrockforever6355

3 жыл бұрын

@@TanMann23 same 😂😂

@dickenssayshi

3 жыл бұрын

Add another level there and you'll get Buddy

How many drummers do you know that can write a song that changes time signatures 5 million times like Neil did with Limelight, and still be a massive hit?

For me, both drummers are great, but I think Neil Peart could play Led Zep better than Bonham could play Rush. So to me, that makes Peart #1.

John had a thunder soul to his drumming while Neil had god-like precision and quickness.

@rickl.4653

3 жыл бұрын

I agree with you. But as far as quickness I think John bonham's under rated. If you ever watched the song remains the same Bonham's hands just shred on Dazed and Confused. He out does himself in Dazed and Confused vs Moby Dick!

@TheHumbuckerboy

3 жыл бұрын

I really prefer Neil's earlier style where he had the classic rock of Bonham with a Stewart Copeland vibe in places

@75yellowraven

3 жыл бұрын

Yes exactly two very different approaches!

@brentparks3669

3 жыл бұрын

The world set their clocks to Pearts timing!

@christopheralonge7758

3 жыл бұрын

What about Keith moon or buddy rich???

Bill Ward is criminally underrated in these discussions, I'm not really a drummer but the first two Sabbath albums are so fun to play on drums. Same with Zeppelin too, I have no problems with Bonham being considered the best but Ward needs to at least be mentioned! I'm also really into Megadeth right now and Gar Samuelson was a monster.

@demon_3x

3 жыл бұрын

Nick Menza too RIP

@nonstoprocker5377

3 жыл бұрын

I agree 100% about Bill Ward...he was a beast...!!

@brunomantovaneli6076

3 жыл бұрын

YES! Even the Gar part. I'd pick him over Nick Menza

@jimbackus3172

3 жыл бұрын

Hear, hear! Love for Bill Ward! (Nick Menza was great too.)

@mineralt

3 жыл бұрын

The criticism of Bill is that he is a bit too orchestral in his style. Could be he is dealing with crappy recording(no isolated snare and kick mic ) on those first couple albums.

'When the levee breaks' still gives me goosebumps. Brilliant.

Neil Peart was a gift.

This video made me realize Ringo Starr plays the flute.

@sooparticular

3 жыл бұрын

hahahahaa

@eximusic

3 жыл бұрын

Try to play his drum parts.

I agree with this decision, but Mitch Mitchell needs to be included within the top contention for greatest drummers. As unbelievably great as Hendrix is, Mitch's drumming not only matches him, but makes the Hendrix Experience tunes the legendary songs that they are.

@davidwormell6609

3 жыл бұрын

Jimi Hendrix was Mitch Mitchell's guitarist!

@Xx-xd3zo

3 жыл бұрын

Most underrated.

@sotis1756

3 жыл бұрын

One of my favorites!

@zosozildjianmagick1790

3 жыл бұрын

Nobody can play drums in a band doing a Hendrix song and sound like Mitch! So unique!

Lets just say John was the soul of drums while Neil was the brain of drums. (Neil is no.1 in my book)

I think, in my opinion of course, it really comes down to John being completely at one with the drums, and Neil being a master of them.

@BukkaLevy

3 жыл бұрын

Well said

Neil Peart. Dany Carey.

@johnobrien1528

3 жыл бұрын

You’re half right

@alanbbrady8196

3 жыл бұрын

Nah. Peart certainly.

@nickavenoso7851

3 жыл бұрын

Neil Peart & Danny were actually really good friends, and they both kind of have similar styles of drumming, but I love both, to me there’s really no number 1 drummer, because they’re all so good, imo.

@gdubsterz1238

3 жыл бұрын

Good second for sure.

@cowboymouth6429

3 жыл бұрын

You nailed it

Ian Paice, baby! The drumming on Burn is fucking iconic.

Ian Paice is amazing, really like the shout out by Lars. Maybe over-shadowed by so many other state of the art rock musicians in Deep Purple because he definately seems underrated

Haven’t seen all the comments but cannot believe there’s not more votes for Carl Palmer. Fantastic drummer

🔥Danny Carey🔥

@ozricaurora6943

3 жыл бұрын

I'd say Bill Bruford. Danny Carey's favourite drummer

@schnertzrush417

3 жыл бұрын

One of Neil's besties... They hung out with another bestie, some guy named Copeland.... 🤔😄

@aidanengel875

3 жыл бұрын

Fax

@jsauce311

3 жыл бұрын

Pretty easy

Jeff Porcaro ! You hear him on more music than you actually realize!!!!!

Does Danny carey not get a mention? He is highly regarded by other artists

No love for Bill Bruford? One of the most technically impressive drummers of all time

Buddy Rich. No question. Howard likes to act like he knows music - but the best drummers are in the jazz genre, without a doubt.

@camronbay1

3 жыл бұрын

Young Hemingway Ginger Baker.

@rap3208

3 жыл бұрын

perhaps Howard's talking about those working within a song. Someone that makes a song memorable and iconic just by the drumming alone and "When a levee breaks" is a good example of that....and John Bonham is a veritable source of those. In contrast, Buddy Rich is the most impressive to watch but really leaves me cold.

@jakes1677

3 жыл бұрын

Okay hipster

@clintwilson6380

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's so kick ass to listen to a bunch of Buddy Rich?!

@Tepekegoat68

3 жыл бұрын

Im sure he meant “rock drummer”. Cause if it was greatest drummer in general then of course its Buddy Rich.

The guy who both Bonzo and Neil took inspiration from, Keith Moon...but there isn’t a wrong answer, it’s preference

That’s so cool that Neil took an interest in Lars way back when. Reminds me of how Eddie Van Halen helped out Jerry Cantrell early in his career.

Bill Ward 's 'the wizard' parts are so smooth and swingy

The one that isn't playing when you're tuning your guitar.

@DavidSmith-ss1cg

3 жыл бұрын

Drummers know this. This is why some drummers used to keep a coffee-can FULL of drumsticks next to the throne - for spares, yes, but also for throwing at annoying people(like guitar players). This is what led to the invention of in-line tuners for guitar, so that the guitar player can tune up and the crowd not have to listen. Drummers are now encouraged to not keep a large supply of ammunition for throwing at people. And so drummers are more socially accepted, now. Seriously, there used to be books about "How To Start a Rock Band." And the book had a paragraph in it that said, "when you see a rock band, there's 3 guys with guitars, and another guy. The other guy is the drummer." So the drummer has always been a little different.

@GChris-ny8fp

3 жыл бұрын

Hugely underappreciated comment

Sacrilege!! Neil went back to school in humility, and started all over again with a good teacher. From how he hit the drums to how he held the sticks; Neils spirit transcended being a musician. That combined with INSANE chops made him the greatest drummer ever. My top 5 are Neil Peart, Steve Gadd, Carter Beauford (most musical drummer), John Bonham and Dave Weckl.

John Bonham was great, no doubt, but for me it's Neil Peart, The Professor!!!!!!

For the record, I feel Lars isn't the best judge on this...

“Lars is the best drummer in the world and history”. -13 yo Timothy who recently listened to nothing else matters for the first time.

@lindsayheywood7195

3 жыл бұрын

This is the best comment in this entire thread!

@Rossferatu

3 жыл бұрын

EXACTLY!!!! Touché

@Norman-Bates-60

3 жыл бұрын

Something else splatters.. 🚽

@javiparis04

3 жыл бұрын

@@lindsayheywood7195 hahahhahaha

@josephwiemert348

3 жыл бұрын

They all b******* aside he is probably the best drummer in terms of a well-rounded person businessman and of course I believe deep down he was Neil peart's greatest fan. You'll never know that I'll never know that however judging by the storyline that went from their first album to justice for all he probably had some of the concept feedback to give to the albums and that's exactly if you notice what rush too there is wonderful story line with some of their albums less fantasy the Metallica but Metallica also had some similarity if you really listen to the lyrics and how everything builds up so do the math guys Lars Neil who knows maybe best friends rest in peace Neil I'm sure you battled for a long time now you finally get to see those loved ones that you had to miss so long ago so soon

BUDDY RICH

@m6a6t6t2

3 жыл бұрын

buddy rich was wayyyy ahead of his time :D

@antarcticorb9197

3 жыл бұрын

I think they are talking about rock drummers even John Bonham said Buddy Rich is the best drummer ever

@thatchedstudios4768

3 жыл бұрын

Great drummer, HUGE asshole.

@rajamcraja

3 жыл бұрын

Nah

@musiclighthouse1913

3 жыл бұрын

they forget the old jazz drummers all the time!! Gene Krupa too

Really glad Lars mentioned Ian Paice . There is an elegance to his playing that you do not hear in hard rock and metal and he has the coolest glasses too.

@johndoderino2609

3 жыл бұрын

Spot on.. seems like the 70s rock drummers had a wider range of influences in general

It’s gotta be Neil Peart for me. As much as I fucking LOVE John Bonham, nothing blows my mind like listening to Neil. His drumming is truly hard to process it’s that good

Danny Carrey has to be in the discussion. But Bonham is the rock icon.

@LoveAffair-17

3 жыл бұрын

Amen Danny Carey is so technical

@JasonApgar

3 жыл бұрын

^ This right here. Was thinking this the whole time, but it's tough to go against the Gods/Legends of rock. I'd say if you took both away from their bands and had them play head to head in front of a group of people who didn't know who they were, Carrey would probably win, but I'm from that generation, not Bonham's.

@robriginio530

3 жыл бұрын

I came here to say this. Danny Carey is other worldly.

@markandersen793

3 жыл бұрын

If you throw Carrey into the discussion, I would also bring Chris Adler & Thomas Hakke to the table.

@thatchedstudios4768

3 жыл бұрын

Never heard anyone like him, that should say something

Bonham is mustard and Neil is Grey Poupon. Love them both and equally. One is a beast and one is a beauty.

@h.epennypacker2598

3 жыл бұрын

You must not play drums. There’s a feel to music that’s indescribable. Neil is super super technical but he plays like a robot like a drum machine. JB not only came before him and paved the way, but his swing, feel and licks are way more studied. Look how many people including chicks can play tom sawyer with the solo and how many people struggle to play a song like fall in the rain because they can’t get the field down that’s what music is all about right there not to technical shit.

@tyrannicaltypomichaeltester

3 жыл бұрын

@@h.epennypacker2598 Exactly

Alice In Chains’ Sean Kinney and RHCP’s Chad Smith are criminally underrated.

No chance. Peart is the most gifted drummer ever

Neil made drummers want to play better and Bonham made everyone want to play drums.

Thank you finally someone said it. Buddy Rich is The Greatest Drummer there is no debate

Body of work alone, it's Neil Peart!

Danny Carey and Neil Peart. Not sure why they ask Lars with his horrific timing issues, how would he ever know who’s the best?

@nepesilva2284

3 жыл бұрын

I agree that Lars isn’t anywhere near as good as he once was, but the man is an encyclopedia of musical knowledge when it comes to the history of rock music. Not to mention he has excellent taste, so yeah despite his limited vocabulary on the kit, he can definitely hold his own during a music discussion. And he’s right on the money with Bonham being the best.

@Wowimhungry9

3 жыл бұрын

I pick the Octopus Carey too

Neil Peart.

@kyndred2008

3 жыл бұрын

all the way

@hamzasalman6345

3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@user-qf6yy4hp2e

3 жыл бұрын

Daney carey

@stellarocquie7957

3 жыл бұрын

Nuff said.

@gdubsterz1238

3 жыл бұрын

All the way...ALLt the way.

Animal!!! Best drummer

@marcusambrester

3 жыл бұрын

Right?!!!

@1oolabob

3 жыл бұрын

Animal learned drumming from Keith Moon. Funny but true.

@alcalu

3 жыл бұрын

Google claims, "It is a popular legend that Animal (Muppets) was inspired by Keith Moon (drummer of the Who)."

@staceybosteder1002

3 жыл бұрын

Don Henley! Hahahahahahahahaha! Jk!! (He CAN sing, though!)

@AE-zq4ut

3 жыл бұрын

The only logical choice

I would say besides drums Neil was a genius and was very ambitious about educating himself and contributing great stories that turned into lyrical content.how much more well-rounded as a person into me that makes a person qualified to be a number one drummer.

Neal Peart is #1 in my opinion. In terms of top 10 Stewart Copeland of the Police has to be in the conversation. Very underrated. He has a very unique sound.

No question about it. Neil Peart. I’ll never understand the argument for John Bonham although he was very good. Neil did so many amazing things over the years that made ihim so influential. If you want to compare the two. They’re missing many great drummers like buddy rich in this discussion.

@TheShoottheradio

3 жыл бұрын

I was going to say the same thing. Now Granite I'm not a huge Led Zeppelin fan but I do give credit where credit is due and John Bonham was a good drummer but I really don't think that John was better than Neal.

@metalmarty3948

3 жыл бұрын

Agree as well, Bonham was amazing and had his own classic sound but Neil Peart is on a different planet hands down. Two different style of drummers. I can't believe Buddy Rich wasn't even mentioned in this conversation. Then again it's Howard Stern who's never played the drums lol.

@coinraker6497

3 жыл бұрын

"No question about it". Haha, as if your opinion is the final word on the subject. Always cracks me up when people say things like on something that's totally subjective.

@nickavenoso7851

3 жыл бұрын

John Bonham was good, but not as good as they say he is, imo. Neil was way better, in my opinion.

@dickenssayshi

3 жыл бұрын

Buddy is the all time GOAT though

Steve Gadd ... come on break the mould and broaden the debate from Bonham, Peart, Watts, Paice, and maybe get Mitch Mitchell in your mind too. Definitely agree Copeland is way under-rated, fantastic hands. Thankfully the world is just so big there is space for all these genius contributors to the sound, and may be not even get into the debate as to Who is the greatest. Louie Bellson pretty cool too, and those twin bass drums were before Keith Moon. But I still love that When The Levee Breaks sound, and Andy John's sound engineering (Was it Headley Grange?) ...

Some other drummers that I feel don't get a lot of recognition in terms of greatness and influence, are Pace of Deep Purple, Bill Ward of Sabbath, Vinny and Carmine Appice, Cozy Powell, etc.

When it comes to TECHNICAL drumming, id give it to Peart, Carey, Mangini or anyone of those AMAZING progressive drummers. When it comes to FEEL, not to take anything away from ANYONE, id give it to John Bonham.

I LOVE Neil Pearts' playing. He is, by far, my favourite drummer. Having said that, when asked the question, "Who is the best drummer of all time?" any answer other than BUDDY RICH just shows that you really weren't paying attention.

Neil for me, but I always thought Jimmy Fox of James Gang was so underrated. Just listen to his drumming on The Bomber, it's overshadowed by Walsh's guitar but it's so damn good.

Danny Carey, hands down:)!

As a drummer, it's like asking, "What is your favorite color?" Just like different colors can burst forth as most vibrant within context and contrast and light intensity and surroundings there are any number of greatest drummers, each in their given style and interpretive musicianship and in their given musical surroundings.

Neil has my vote. Guys like Bonham, Moon and many other singers/instrument players were elevated after they died. Also, I think people confuse Influential with actual ability. That's not saying any of these musicians weren't great in their own right, but that there are many better musicians that just aren't in a more popular band or were/are at a different time in music.

Neil Peart 🔥NUMBER ONE

Terry Bozzio, Simon Phillips, Vinnie Colaiuta, Bill Bruford, Chad Wackerman, Marco Minneman, etc. are all every bit as talented as Bonham and Peart. There are too many good drummers out there with different qualities to pick just one.

The engine of The Who - Keith Moon.

@jimbackus3172

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!

Bonzo was a legend but the stuff that Neil Peart played and wrote was insane. There's no need to compare them (they played two completely different types of music) but from a technical standpoint Neil Peart was definitely a cut above.

@TETCOM.

3 жыл бұрын

absolutely

@SirMan48

3 жыл бұрын

And from a musical standpoint, and an influential standpoint, Bonham was on another level

Nope... nobody beat like the Professor , he re-invented the drum kit, may he rest in peace

And, don't forget the Def Leppard drummer who re-learned to drum one handed after his accident. Just saying give him credit

Who is the best drummer Peart or Bonham you say? First off Lars would probably be the last person I would ask!

@rmartin7558

3 жыл бұрын

Why ask someone who plays drums for one of the most successful bands of all time, right?

@aircolumbia9579

3 жыл бұрын

Totally!

Danny Carey of Tool... another great is Stephan Perkins of Jane's Addiction

@TETCOM.

3 жыл бұрын

Today in 2020.....Danny is the greatest....no one comes up with stuff like him.....

@Azabaxe80

3 жыл бұрын

There was a time when Stephen Perkins had the most recognizable drum sound in rock. Amazing.

How isn’t Danny Carey being mentioned in this convo! He is 100% the best drummer today

Also Def leppards drummer for coming back and doing it with one arm

“Ok Lars, who’s the greatest drummer of all time?” “Throw Phil Rudd in there” Couldn’t expect anything less from Lars

@kiekko673

3 жыл бұрын

Tanuj Singh Phil Rudd is a great drummer. ✌️

@filsolano5465

3 жыл бұрын

Rudd is a great drummer.

@emmarosacatron7474

3 жыл бұрын

@@kiekko673 yes but shouldn't be compared to Neil Peart and Bonham. Neil

@whiteley-ke4gh

3 жыл бұрын

Drumming is all about perfect timing the only person I can think who is better than timing and in the pocket more than Phil Rudd is Jonathan Moffat Michael Jackson’s drummer

@if6turnedouttobe9

3 жыл бұрын

Phil Rudd is that good and props to Lars for saying that...Lars himself is very good...People just follow other idiots that talk trash and don't know shit about drums and being a musician...

Personally, I would have to say that in the rock music genre the best drummer hands-down is Neil Peart, but overall for technical expertise I would give the nod to Buddy Rich. Now what about the drummers that not only play, but simultaneously sing on a regular basis (not just an occasional song either), and do both well? Phil Collins, Don Henley, Kelly Keagy and a few other greats come to mind. If you want to see a great up-and-coming drummer, that both plays and sings, check out Paulina Villarreal from "The Warning." Paulina is amazing for a teenage girl in a band that plays some great rock music. Her sisters are no slouches as musicians either. Just ask Lars, he is very familiar with Paulina and "The Warning."

Neal Peart is the Professor of drumming.

They were both amazing in different ways! Both are my favs! ♥️

Rock: Neal Peart Overall: Buddy Rich

@TanMann23

3 жыл бұрын

neil also played in a buddy rich tribute band.

@bradb3248

3 жыл бұрын

Don’t know if Neil is the best, really what the hell do I know, but Neil is my favorite. Buddy Rich, great, but a prick. Listen to him berating his band on KZread.

@MattHawes

3 жыл бұрын

@@bradb3248 I thought it was the level of skill and talent being discussed, not the guy's personality.

@imandan1966

3 жыл бұрын

@@TanMann23 poorly. Neil can't swing

@coffeemachtspass

3 жыл бұрын

Undeniable. Buddy Rich was from a different planet. And Keith Moon would drop in for a drink from time to time.

To me Neil Peart is the man who can make me cry via drumming . Bonzo's groove is out of this world tho

You’ve got to do it by genre. For rock, it’s Neil Peart. 🤘🏾

I'd love to hear Dave grohl weigh in on this debate.

@classicrockforever6355

3 жыл бұрын

Yes 😂

There is no winner!… I just know both were great for the bands they played in. I loved John Bonham’s playing and studio sound. I also love Neil’s laser precision on his often very complicated drumming skills. Then there’s the discipline and dedication one must have to constantly improve and that’s where Neil had the edge. I figure John was someone Neil thought of as a legend and no doubt John would have been amazed at Neil’s expert abilities. This BEST DRUMMER shit or BEST anything dealing with musicians is always a no win and matter of taste. Let’s all agree both were the best! The right hand and left hand to rock music.

@jeffcharlton9660

3 жыл бұрын

Well said

I love how John Bonham would listen to Jimmy Page's guitar and he would fit the notes in I've been listening to led Zeppelin a lot this week just paying attention and you hear Jimmy Page talk with the guitar and then you hear bottom start swinging and his bass drum and then jonesy comes in with the bass each of them know how to talk to each other as they play and that made him such a kick-ass band that they could talk to each other with their instruments and they were great listeners

I can't believe this is even a discussion. "Buddy" Discussion over !

As a drummer myself, I have immense admiration and respect for both guys. I have always put Bonham at my #1. I feel like Bonham had a feel that can never be replicated. I think he brought the instrument out of the background and into the forefront. I think he was very instrumental in taking drum playing and sound to the next level. He changed the instrument. He stood out amongst a super band. He was a beast. One must wonder what he could’ve accomplished had he not died so young. Neil may have been the most gifted drummer in history. The title “Professor” is not fitting any drummer more than Neil. Always learning, pushing limits, evolving, and mastering his instrument while also being very private and humble at the same time. While he will not have the the overall cultural and musical impact that Bonham had, he will be highly regarded by his peers as one of, if not the best ever. You can’t go wrong either way.

As a drummer myself, I would pick Neil Peart. John Bonham is amazing, but there is a selection of songs (Immigrant Song, Rock & Roll, D'yer Maker, Misty Mountain Hop, Babe I'm Gonna Leave You, When the Levee Breaks, Kashmir) that are quite accessible to beginner/intermediate players. With Peart, there is no such thing as an "easy" Rush track.

@jefferyhaag1

3 жыл бұрын

Depends if you’re saying greatest or most skilled. If it’s most skilled, it’s honestly neither but if it’s greatest it’s bonzo hands down.

@donaldkrone4717

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent point.

@treypatterson7935

3 жыл бұрын

Neal Peart is more technically proficient but if Bonham hadn’t played the way he did on those songs would they be nearly as iconic? He definitely could be considered better at complimenting the song, in a way similar to Ringo.

@rememberingtruth

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah but Bonham always sounded better

@14sweller

3 жыл бұрын

You think rock and roll and Kashmir are easy? Cmon man

If you can play the drums, and write the lyrics to the songs. Then in my book you would be number one. So that is why Neil is number one.

Love that Lars mentioned Ian Paice.

For me, Buddy Rich is technically the best drummer that ever lived. Other drummers vying for best drummer title consideration are: Dave Weckl, Vinnie Colaiuta, Steve Gadd, Dennis Chambers, Billy Cobham, Michael Walden, Terry Bozzio, Steve Jordan, Simon Phillips, Bill Bruford, Steve Smith, Lenny White, Jack Dejohnette, Idris Muhammad, Al Dawson, Richard Baily, Bernard Purdie, Hal Blaine, Joe Morello, Matt Cameron, Louie Bellson, Gene Krupa, Stewart Copeland, etc.

@andrewcook8833

3 жыл бұрын

I like this list + Neil Peart and John Bonham. It's next to impossible to name a singular "greatest" in any art form. Still subjective, but may be easier within categories - for a given time period, given genre, level of formal training, constraints of bands they were in, etc., but always filtered through personal experience and taste. I would also add Tony Williams next to Billy Cobham, Jeff Porcaro next to Steve Gadd, Alan White next to Bill Bruford, and Stephen Perkins, Tim Alexander, Danny Carey, Jimmy Chamberlain, and Chad Smith next to Matt Cameron. Others: Bill Ward, Ian Paice, Ginger Baker, Mitch Mitchell, Keith Moon, Omar Hakim, Jonathan Moffett, Peter Erskine, Mark Portnoy, Mike Mangini, Thomas Lang, Gregg Bissonette. Although totally overshadowed by his brother's guitar, Alex Van Halen is actually a really solid drummer. For amazing technique I'd say Buddy Rich, Dave Weckl, and Vinnie Colaiuta. For dynamic groove and feel I'd say John Bonham, Steve Gadd, and Jeff Porcaro. For creative sonic thrills I'd go with Neil Peart, Stewart Copeland, and Mark Portnoy. The first time I heard each of these guys I thought to myself "this might be the best drummer I've ever heard." All that said, if I had to pick one guy to take drum lessons from it would be Vinnie Colaiuta, whose favorite drummers were Buddy Rich and Tony Williams.

Danny Carey Sean Kinney Stewart Copeland To name 3 more great drummers.. There is no one greatest drummer .... It's all just opinion...

@DarthMuse

3 жыл бұрын

Type in "Mike Magnini drum solo" and watch the first video at the top a drum solo over 20 years ago bet no one in the World can play that.

@bruun1974

3 жыл бұрын

Yup. And really it's not even fair. He's the Michael Angelo, Barry Sanders and Michael Jordan of percussionists and percussionist is the proper title and in a league of his own. I dare anyone to watch and listen to Tool "Pneuma" drum cam and disagree. ;-)

@soysaucehairdye7869

3 жыл бұрын

Pete de Freitas is super underrated and had he not died so young people might recognize him more

@jaspergillgannon4991

3 жыл бұрын

@@bruun1974 I never get why so many people have such a hard-on for that Pneuma video. For Danny Carey, that video doesn't even show off all his talents. He's really not as great of a drummer as everyone says he is as well. Polyrhythms. Yes they're tricky, but that does not instantly make someone of the greatest drummers to ever live

@lindsayheywood7195

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you mention Sean Kinney