Our Top 10 Rock Drummers 

Lol! I'm glad I stayed right until the end for the Neil Peart klaxon alarm!!

Excellent choice with Danny Serephine of Chicago. He never gets to recognition he deserves. Mind blowing drummer.

Great episode. Cheers.

Here, how about this for an idea: a video that focuses on Progressive Rock Singles. I know for some people that may seem an incongruous coalition but often a band would release a 7" single and 1 or both tracks never appeared on an album and the tracks were really good. These discs come instantly to mind. Ambrose Slade: Genesis / Roach Daddy Cat Food / Groon Jethro Tull: A Song For Jeffrey / One For John Gee ELP: Fanfare For The Common Man / Brain Salad Surgery Atomic Rooster: Tomorrow Night / Playing The Game Egg: Seven Is A Jolly Good Time / You Are All Princes Curved Air: It Happened Today / When You Blow Yourself Up The Family: Scene Through The Eye Of A Lens / Gypsy Woman The Family: 2nd Generation Woman / Hometown The Family: Today / Song For Lots The Family: Strange Band / The Weaver’s Answer The Family: In My Own Time / Seasons Pink Floyd: Point Me At The Sky / Careful With That Axe, Eugene VDGG: People You Were Going To / Firebrand VDGG: Theme One / W MMEB: I Who Have Nothing / Mann In A Jam Genesis: I Know What I Like / Twilight Alehouse Gryphon: Glastonbury Carol / Crossing The Styles Both Van Der Graaf singles are excellent and, of all the progressive groups, The Family were the one who openly embraced the 7" single as a format to promote their group. I suspect there are umpteen I've forgotten or not inclouded through ignorance but you can see where I'm at with this list. W, Twilight Alehouse, When You Blow Yourself Up...tracks that merit our attention (in my biased opinion) which are lost because they never appeared on an album.

First: I am not aware of any other father-and-daughter teams who present music appreciation videos on You Tube. Yours is especially entertaining. I think 2 or more people are required to present such videos unless you're larger than life character who can hold a talk together on his or her own - Scot Lade comes to mind here! Second: since our own group commenced operations in 1997, I regarded drums as merely there to keep a beat, stay in the background and behave themselves while all the real instruments play the melodies and harmonies. Even today, I find it difficult to abandon this attitude (the internet now threatens to collapse as a gigantic chorus of drummers scream, yell and hurl abuse at me from Alaska to Australia). Ah but then (in 2002) I heard Colosseum and Ginger Baker's Airforce. My relationship to percussion changed, albeit only slightly. This is because I realised I found what Jon Hiseman and Ginger Baker did on their drum kits actually interested me. This had never happened previously - a provokative discovery. Third: thank you both for giving Colosseum and - better yet - Colosseum 2 the recognition they deserve. Yours is one of the only prog rock channels I've seen that award Colosseum the credit they merit. Being a keyboard and sax player, I'm biased, of course!

Excellent stuff guys,great choices 👌 I'd have Gavin Harrison, Sean Reinert and Aric Improta in there...but it's so hard to pick 10 so well done 👏👏 keep up the great content 😊

Excellent choices. I saw Portnoy with DT on the Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence tour in Vicar St in 2002!! And.....I saw Carl Palmer at a drum clinic (yes I'm a drummer /percussionist too) in a hotel in Dundalk of all places!! A guy from a local music shop used to get drummers over for clinics! Amazing to see and hear his stories, and watch his technique. Saw Bill Bruford at a clinic in Trinity College also. Got his autograph!! Nice man. Of course saw Neil Peart when Rush came that one time! And Alan White with Yes when they played Dublin too.

Another great video as usual Tara & Dermot thanks. I had a few of your picks in my 10, but I had a lot more of the jazz drummers in there. I always realise later that I've totally missed someone who shoulda been there-and I realised that last night in relation to drummers. I was at a 'Giant Sand' gig in Newcastle, and they were reduced from a three piece to a two piece as the bass player had missed flights/connections etc for this, the first gig of their current British tour. Anyway, as soon as I seen the drummer-I knew it wasn't going to matter- it was the great Tommy Larkins, who had played with Giant Sand way back, but for the last 30 or more years has been Jonathan Richman's drummer, who I've seen live on four great occasions. Tommy is brilliant. Jonathan Richman and Howe Gelb (GS frontman) are both improvisors and innovators. I doubt very much they'd have such a thing as a set list-so to play with them, and particularly with Gelb's complex structures and timings, you have to be good. But-in addition-to provide the only other musical accompaniment to the lead/rhythm guitar, in big venues with a large audience, is altogether on another level. He was superb last night. If you get chance-look this guy up. Tommy Larkins definitely shoulda been in my top 10

Congratulations on 1k. It's just the beginning for you guys. Oh, and Rush had a pretty good drummer that wasn't mentioned. Maybe a video for top 10 vocalists?

Wot! No Lee Kerslake? Probably rock's most under-rated drummer. Ah well. As you say: a hard list to make.

Not even attempting to rank them but starting off with my all-time favorite: Neil Peart(The Professor!), Agostino Marangolo(from Goblin), Phil Collins, Ron Bushy(from Iron Butterfly), Lenny White(from Return to Forever), Brian Bennett(from The Shadows), John Bonham, Carl Palmer, Ian Paice and Stuart Nevitt(from Shadowfax).

Off the top of my head and at the moment, my favorite drummers that come to mind, based on their, stylistic playing choices, technical skill, and how much they influenced my own playing. (I'm a drummer) I'm not going to worry about if they were "rock" drummers or not, and I'm not ranking them, it's just whom ever came to mind first. I'll add band names and one recommended album: Buddy Rich Carl Palmer (ELP - Brain Salad Surgery) Pierre van der Linden (Focus - Moving Waves) Bill Bruford (King Crimson - Starless And Bible Black) Lenny White (Return To Forever - No Mystery) Narada Michael Walden (Mahavishnu Orchestra - Visions Of The Emerald Beyond) Billy Cobham (Mahavishnu Orchestra - Birds Of Fire) Keith Moon (The Who - Quadrophenia) John Bonham (Led Zeppelin - IV) Mark Zonder (Fates Warning - Perfect Symmetry)

2 of my favourite people back at it again!!!! Great stuff :)

Great video! Very funny when Dad name drops artist and bands he has seen and Tara missed out on,her envious look is Priceless!

Bruford Peart Portnoy

Bill Bruford Mike Portnoy Marco Minnemann Neil Peart John Bonham Phil Collins Ian Paice Carl Palmer Barriemore Barlow Bill Cobham Bill Ward Chris Adler John Weathers There are so many Great Drummers in Prog, Rock & Fusion 👍🥁🎶

I was fortunate in my late teens to see a number of groups live and some fine drummers but one stands out and that was John Hiseman playing in his wife's band Barbara Thompsons Paraphernalia .I remember the band was called back for four encores. Such a great night .I always enjoy your videos and the rapport you have together.

Barriemore Barlow Jeff Porcaro Terry Bozio Gene Hoglan Danny Carey Bill Ward Dave Lombardo Ian Paice Cozy Powell Phil Collins

I agree with Tara's pick and the Mahaishnu record (over Birds of Fire which many pick instead). Although my favorite actually is The Lost Trident Sessions. But Billy's a master. I saw him live twice. His solo records are amazing too. Spectrum and Crosswinds especially. My favorite drummer though is Paul Wertico. There's not a greater, more precise drummer I've ever heard, than his work with the Pat Metheny Group.

I’m into Ringo at the moment. But also Dave Grohl when he’s playing with QOTSA and obviously Jaki Liebezeit from CAN.

Kinda surprised not to see Gavin Harrison and Marco Minnemann on either of your lists. I thought you both left Neil out on purpose, lol.

From the basement are always good. Radiohead. The White Stripes is on another level.

another great video....brilliant delivery as usual......

He’s wandering around looking like an extra from The Crow. Meg is battering the drums like a reincarnation of Keith Moon. It’s fascinating.

I'm just writing these down as I think of them , in no particular order , most being prog or related to.....Phil Collins , Alan White , Guy Evans , Bill Bruford , Barriemore Barlow , Mark Brzezicki , Andy Ward , Craig Blundell , Simon Phillips , and Kevin Godley. I could list a whole load more , and your choices are phenomenal too.... Ginger Baker Dermot is off the scale !! Great video again Tara and Dermot , entertaining and informative as usual !! 🎵😍

1 . Bill bruford 2. Neal peart 3. John Bonham 4.keith moon 5. Phil collins 6 Billy Cobham 7. Ringo Starr 8 .Charlie watts 9. Carl palmer 10. Stewart Copeland honorable mentions Ian paice from deep purple Maurice white earth wind and fire alan white yes phil rudd acdc and Chester Thompson and Terry bozzio

Intro looks FIRE! Gonna watch the rest of the video now ;P

Someone so young picking Cobham is quite cool.

What about Bill Ward ?Ian Paice would had been much higher on my list. Yes Carl Palmer would be no.1 on my list. Don't forget to check out the Powder Blues Band. 😎👍

Here we go again...proof I really do need to go out more. Instrumental Animals The Who: The Ox. The Who: Dogs, Part 2. Curtis Knight & The Squires: Hornets Nest. Zoot Money & The Big Roll Band: The Cat. Black Sabbath: Rat Salad. The Graham Bond Organisation: Camels & Elephants. The Graham Bond Organisation: Waltz For A Pig. Episode Six: Jackdaw. Cream: Cat Squirrel. Cream: Toad. Curved Air: Cheetah. Camel: Flight Of The Snow Goose. Genesis: What Gorilla? Manfred Mann’s Earth Band: Sloth. Jethro Tull: Cat Squirrel. Jethro Tull: Serenade To A Cuckoo. Jethro Tull: The Pine Marten. The Bluesbreakers: Rubber Duck. The Bluesbreakers: Blue Fox. Green Bullfrog: Green Bullfrog. Cats Squirrel by Cream barelky qualifies as an instrumental because Jack Bruce interrupts proceedings with his 'alright, alright, alright' nonsense and in Jackdaw by Episode Six, Ian Gillan does whisper 'jackdaw' now and then. Green Bullfrog, if anyone is interesed (or even cares) is a 'band' put together by Derek Lawrnece in 1971 to release an album. It features Jon Lord, Ritchie Blackmore, Albert Lee, Jim Sullivan and Ian Paice plus other famous people whose names I've forgotten. Ye gods, I really do need to return to my work. This definitely suggests I have to much free time on my hands. Anyway, if anyone else wants to add to this list, feel free to do so.

Great list thank you. Maybe because I am from Canada but i have to include Neil Peart.

Great lists, and your comments made me think more of some of those mentioned. But shocked that neither list had Neil Peart or Christian Vander! They would be my one and two.

Any Zappa drummer could be on my list🤘

Forever loving the thumbnail game on this channel 😆

How can I not mention Manu Katche too !! Wow , amazing. 😍

One ot two less well kmown but deserving of a mention: Andy Ward - Camel Prairie Prince - The Tubes

For me it's not about technicality or virtuosity. It's about who brought something interesting to the table. I'll second your votes for Brann Dailor and Steve Gadd (some of stuff he did with Paul Simon is beautiful ie. 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover and Late In The Evening). A few favourites that you didn't mention who I love listening to and add something to their band's sound (in no particular order) Neil Peart (easily my favourite. Just so many memorable drum parts) Bill Ward (Just compare what Bill brought to the band compared to the neanderthal who played drums on their farewell tour) Stuart Copeland (easily the most interesting thing about The Police). Barrie Barlow of Jethro Tull (just criminally underrated) Mark Brezicki of Big Country Tomas Haake of Meshuggah Martin Lopez of Opeth Brian Downey of Thin Lizzy Jeff Porcaro of Toto I'm guessing like myself that you've endured a few drum solos in your time Dermot. Were there any among them that you enjoyed? Cozy Powell's were particularly long and boring. God they were boring 😴

i like concerts foutage from drummers for me the two drummers from nightwish .perform great

about mike portnoy also his drumming in transatlantic is great

Those are great lists, I wouldn't argue with any of your picks. It's great that you both have John Hiseman up high, a particular favourite of mine and mostly overlooked on such lists. I always mention Nick Mason as he never spoiled a Floyd album🙂

Here are a few that I totally love that don't get talked about Mel Pritchard from Barclay James harvest, Steve Negus from saga, Steve Upton wishbone ash, Bob c benberg supertramp, Bob henrit Argent, Charlie and the kinks, Denny carmasi Montrose, heart and many more but for my favorite of all time Stewart Copeland what can I say he's that good

There’s a T Shirt right there! Keith Moon - Born To Drum. Ha!

Yea I could fill the comments with the best drummer and agree that tomorrow it would be a different list. Still I would like to suggest a few, not sure these are Prog (still trying to figure that out…). Neil Peart of Rush. The precision that he plays with is amazing (see Rush 2112, side 1) Lars Ulrich of Metallica. He plays the drums as another instrument in the band, not just the concert floor (see Metallica Nothing Else Matters). Jukka Nevalainen of Nightwish. His speed and energy is astounding. He goes from soft to bring the house down in a flash (see Nightwish Over the Hills and Far Away). Senior moments…right there with ya.

Watch From The Basement.

All good picks For some reason Drummers seems to be the hardest list I will throw out a 5 Vinnie Colaiuta Barriemore Barlow Stewart Copeland Tim. Alexander Lenny White

What no Neil Peart??? Neil has to be on a list of top drummers in Rock! I know I am biased because I am from Toronto but what a genius behind the drum kit!!

Great list.Here are some more. Gavin Harrison Virgil Donati Marco Minneman Barriemore Barlow and the new sheriff in town , Bard Kolstad. Check out Baards Play thrue of Rewind.❤

Totally agree that Portnoy is miles better than Mangini. The last few DT albums really lacked his feel and personality. Great lists too btw!

Ginger Baker was amazing live with Fela Kútì.

Now then I've had a think about this and I love the unbelievable Rotating, elevating setting fire to themselves drummers behind a Manhattan Skyline of equipment..Carl was brilliant no question saw him in 71 ELP...sigh..but Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree) pretty awesome and no mistake, I love Jon Hiseman, a brilliant drummer, Ginger of course, Ian Paice quite superb, Phil Collins added so much to Genesis, saw them in 71 too, I saw Tommy Clufutos subbing for the unavailable and absolutely irreplaceable Bill Ward, Tommy, session musician was quite superb, but Bill did it all with so much less, I always enjoyed Judas Priest and Scott Travis was a fine addition, but the 2 who did most with least were Ric Lee Ten Years After and the man who kept the beat in 2 fantastic bands with a Childs 8:49 Christmas Present Drumkit...Simon Kirke Free and Bad Company

Jon Bonham would seem to be rather vanilla to some but his fills with Jimmy Page on Achilles last stand are amazing!

Barriemore Barlow! Oh and that bloke out of Slayer, Dave Lombardo.

Here's a question for you..Old Fart here, is there a Prog version of Status Quo? And i mean the experience rather than the music?You just don't get more British than the Quo do you, up at the front doing the silly Thumbs in your pockets dance cut off denim of leather biker jacket, I mean how good a time was a Quo gig? Paper Plane, Down Down, Caroline, Big Fat Momma, how good an LP is Piledriver?? You got drunk, danced all through the gig threw beer on stage went home well satisfied that you hadn't wasted a penny. Is there a Prog version I wonder?

nobody mentions mick tucker

I've become a total Egghead, but Clive Brooks should get more attention than he does, for effortlessly playing all of Mont Campbell's crazy time signatures!

Neil Peart is my number 1, personally

a great list but almost no ranking possible . in my puberyears i bought in a gadda vidda and i was so impeessed by the drumming i believe it was ron bushy

Moe Tucker and Meg White. They break the drums. Shout out to female drummers.

tara. he is your father 😂

Nice lists, but mine is better : 10. Christian Burchard 9. Lenny White 8. Alphonse Mouzon 7.Bill Bruford 6. Curt Cress 5. Jon Hiseman 4. Furio Chirico 3. Christian Vander 2. Pierre Moerlen 1.Billy Cobham ...no, no, 10.Phil Collins 9. André Ceccarelli 8. Ginger Baker 7. Narada Mickael Waden 6. Ngudu 5. Andy Edwards 4. Neil Peart 3. Idris Muhammad 2. Gerry Brown 1. Carl Palmer...no, no 10.etc. Ranking all these guys is Impossible, simply impossible.

Eric ‘Stumpy Joe’ Childs. Deceased, unfortunately.

1 . Bill bruford 2. Neal peart 3. John Bonham 4.keith moon 5. Phil collins 6 Billy Cobham 7. Ringo Starr 8 .Charlie watts 9. Carl palmer 10. Stewart Copeland honorable mentions Ian paice from deep purple Maurice white earth wind and fire alan white yes phil rudd acdc and Chester Thompson and Terry bozzio

Question: How many drummers does it take to change a light bulb? Answer: 21 - one to change the lightbulb while the other 20 talk about how Steve Gadd would do it! 🤔

Nice one you two!! I had the good fortune of meeting Cozy Powell on the Slide It In tour in California, he was a really nice guy too (which counts in my book!). Powerhouse: Mickey Dee, in Motorhead he was non-stop for 90 min a night. A few, non-superstars, that I saw live that left a real impression were: Joey Kramer of Aerosmith, Barrymore Barlow of Jethro Tull, Gary O'Toole from the Steve Hackett Band, Ted McKenna from Rory Gallagher & Band of Friends, and Clive Burr of Iron Maiden. Sadley, many of these greats are now gone. Cheers from Central California!

I need to add mike portnoy

What…no Neil Peart?? or how about Stewart Copeland. Overall, I have to go with Tara‘s list. I’ll take Bonzo and Ian Paice over Keith Moon. I could have more appreciation for Ginger Baker if his commentary hadn’t been so vicious in “Beware of Mr. Baker.” The things he said about Bonham??