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The best drummers of all time: the Top 20

Among the rankings published by the well-known US magazine 'Rolling Stone' is one of the 100 best drummers of all time.

In making this list, 'Rolling Stone' took into consideration above all the ability of the various drummers to enhance songs and their ability to become innovators in the use of this musical instrument.

In any case, it is only fair to remember: although it is a ranking, there is nothing more subjective than music and everyone has their own tastes and preferences.

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This ranking was produced by the magazine 'Rolling Stone'

Among the rankings published by the well-known US magazine 'Rolling Stone' is one of the 100 best drummers of all time. In making this list, 'Rolling Stone' took into consideration above all the drummers' ability to enhance songs and their ability to become innovators in the use of this musical instrument. In any case, it is only fair to remember: although it is a ranking, there is nothing more subjective than music and everyone has their own tastes and preferences.

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20. Bernard Purdie

Opening the Top 20 is Bernard Purdie, considered one of the most influential and creative musicians in terms of the birth of the funk genre. Bernard was also an innovator, having invented the so-called 'Purdie shuffle'. During his career, the drummer has collaborated with many successful artists, from Nina Simone to Aretha Franklin and Bob Marley.

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19. Tony Williams

Tony Williams was one of the pioneers of the artistic and musical movement called 'Rock-Jazz'. Williams established himself above all alongside the famous jazz trumpeter and composer Miles Davis, and then continued his career as leader of other musical groups.

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18. Joseph "Zigaboo" Modeliste

Founder of 'The Meters', Zigaboo (or Ziggy) is considered an absolute innovator when it comes to funk music and the subsequent stylistic evolution in drumming. After leaving the band, Zigaboo collaborated with many other prominent artists in the music scene, such as Keith Richards and Ron Wood.

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17. Terry Bozzio

Terry Bozzio established himself in the music business by recording and touring with Frank Zappa in the second half of the 1970s, before joining the band 'UK' and eventually forming his own group, 'Missing Persons', with his wife Dale Bozzio. Terry has since collaborated with many artists, from Duran Duran to Jeff Beck, spanning many musical genres.

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16. Bill Bruford

Bill Bruford, a prominent drummer in the progressive scene, played on the first five 'Yes' albums and later joined 'King Crimson'. Bruford is also considered an innovator in the world of drumming due to the extreme variability of his kit, as he has always shown great interest in experimenting with new sounds and techniques, creating his own original and unique style.

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15. Buddy Rich

Buddy Rich has been an inspiration to so many drummers of different musical genres, from rock to jazz. His colleague Gene Krupa called Buddy the greatest drummer ever.

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14. Ringo Starr (The Beatles)

With the 'Beatles' Ringo Starr not only played drums, but also sometimes sang lead vocals. A curiosity: Ringo is left-handed, but used a right-handed kit, creating an iconic and entirely personal style.

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13. D. J. Fontana

Dominic Joseph Fontana was among the undisputed stars of rock and roll. In his career, he played on more than 460 RCA Records recordings with Elvis Presley, whose drummer he was during the 1950s and 1960s.

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12. Charlie Watts (The Rolling Stones)

Charlie Watts was the last of the original members of the 'Rolling Stones' to join the band. Watts initially played in some blues bands, but was impressed by Mick Jagger and his bandmates in January 1963, when he asked to join the 'Stones', with whom he played until his death in 2021.

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11. Benny Benjamin

Benny Benjamin was one of the most important drummers at Motown Records, for whom he worked on many hit tracks such as 'Money (That's What I Want)'. In addition, Benjamin was also one of Stevie Wonder's teachers, who gives credit for his drumming skills to Benjamin himself.

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10. Stewart Copeland (The Police)

A founding member of the 'Police', Stewart Copeland helped to make his band's sound unique. After the break-up of his group, Copeland also worked as a solo artist under the pseudonym 'Klark Kent'.

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9. Al Jackson Jr.

Al Jackson Jr. was the historic turntable drummer for the Soul label 'Stax'. Because of his skill he was known as the Human Chronometer: his rhythm was an inspiration for funk and hip-hop.

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8. Mitch Mitchell (The Jimi Hendrix Experience)

John Graham 'Mitch' Mitchell was the historic drummer of the trio 'The Jimi Hendrix Experience'. Following his collaboration with Jimi Hendrix, Mitchell went on to work over the years with other guitar greats such as John McLaughlin, Larry Coryell, Jeff Beck and Muddy Waters.

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7. Gene Krupa

Gene Krupa was one of the leading exponents of jazz: it was Krupa who was one of the first musicians to propose drum solos, a musical instrument that until then had only been considered an accompaniment.

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6. Clyde Stubblefield and John "Jabo" Starks

In sixth position we find a duo: Stubblefield and Starks were James Brown's historic drummers. Different from each other, each in their own way contributed to Brown's stylistic evolution and their contribution is evident in songs such as 'Cold Sweat', 'Superbad' and 'Funky Drummer'.

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5. Hal Blaine

Hal Blaine is a legend: we are talking about the most in-demand session drummer in music in the 1960s and 1970s. Moreover, Blaine was the most prolific drummer in history, having played, it seems, on more than 35,000 songs. Among his most famous collaborations are those with Elvis, Frank Sinatra and The Beach Boys.

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4. Neil Peart (Rush)

Neil Peart is regarded by audiences, critics and other musicians as one of the greatest rock drummers of all time: in particular, many consider Peart to have been one of the best soloists during concerts. But Neil is not only a drummer: most of the lyrics of 'Rush's' songs, in fact, were written by him.

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3. Ginger Baker (Cream)

Ginger Baker was a member of several British bands, but reached his greatest popularity with 'Cream'. Baker was also known for his skilful and very long solos.

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2. Keith Moon (The Who)

In second place is the historic drummer of 'The Who', who based his style on immense artistic creativity. Moon was the idol of many drummers, one of whom was Phil Collins: the former 'Genesis' drummer revealed that his dream was to play with 'The Who'.

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1. John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)

At the top could only be John Bonham, who according to many music fans changed the way of playing drums in rock forever. Bonham's style was unique and perfectly blended creativity, technique and also a certain aggressiveness in his sound. All of 'Led Zeppelin's' albums are characterised by Bonham's unique sound, which inspired so many other rock drummers and more.

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26/04/2024

The 10 most expensive pianos in the world

The password in the luxury industry is "customization" to the customer's wishes. In the case of pianos, this trend has created amazing musical instruments.

A grand piano is a major investment, and it is natural that it involves not only the financial aspect, but also the emotional aspect, since it is about the passion of playing and listening to music.

To understand what it means when it comes to a high-end piano, here are what are the 10 most expensive pianos in the world according to the portal Luxury Pianos.

Rankings

25/04/2024

The most beautiful songs of all time according to Rolling Stone: the top 20 positions

The well-known US magazine Rolling Stone in 2021 has updated the list of the 500 most beautiful songs of all time.

The ranking was first published on December 11, 2003 and was compiled by a jury chosen by the editorial staff, composed of 172 musicians, music critics and experts in the recording industry. Subsequently, the ranking was changed twice: the first in 2010, the second in 2021, when 254 songs that were previously not present were added.

Obviously, there is nothing more subjective than music: these songs are considered the best according to the criteria defined by Rolling Stonemagazine, but each of us has his own personal ranking of the best songs ever. Here, however, is the Top 20 of Rolling Stone.

Curiosities

24/04/2024

Songs that became hit long after their release

Sleeper Hit: this term refers to songs that achieved international fame long after their release as singles, months, years or even decades later.

There are many reasons why a song that initially went unnoticed can later become a hit: for example, the inclusion of the song on the soundtrack of a film or TV series, or the release of a remix of that single.

Here are some of the most famous cases of sleeper hits, songs that reached success late.

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23/04/2024

The best singers of all time: the updated 2023 rankings

In 2008, 'Rolling Stone' compiled a list of the 100 best singers of all time.

This ranking was compiled 15 years ago by 180 people, including several musicians (e.g. Bruce Springsteen, Rod Stewart, Justin Timberlake, George Michael, Keith Richards), journalists and music experts.

On 1 January 2023, however, 'Rolling Stone' published an update of the ranking that revolutionised the list, especially with regard to the Top Ten. As the well-known US magazine was keen to point out, this ranking does not only take into account technical and vocal abilities (it is not a list of the best voices of all time), but also the originality of the vocal timbre, the record catalogue, the writing ability and the musical legacy of the singers in question. Here are the top 20 positions.

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22/04/2024

Here are the most played songs at weddings: the ranking

What are the most listened to songs on the unforgettable wedding day? Spotify reveals the complete ranking of the most listened to songs in 2022.

There are almost 15 million playlists on the music streaming platform and many of them are dedicated to the wedding day itself: from the most romantic songs to those for going wild and dance.

To come up with this ranking, Spotify checked which songs are the most added on wedding-related thematic playlists: browse the photo gallery to find out which songs are the most played in the world

Curiosities

21/04/2024

Urban legends: singers supposedly dead and replaced by a lookalike

The world of music is full of legends, alleged secrets, anecdotes and little-known stories: some tales are true, others totally invented, the product of fantasy or some hypothesis that has never been verified.

These are urban legends, for which there is no certain source. Among the most interesting legends is the one about musicians and singers who may have died in the past and then been replaced by a double.

Proponents of this theory also cite evidence of, according to them, aesthetic differences or subliminal traces left behind in albums and songs: here are five of the most famous cases of singers who supposedly died and were replaced.

Rankings

20/04/2024

Musicians who have won the most Grammy Awards: the ranking

The Grammy Award is the most prestigious music award, as well as being one of the most important awards in the entertainment industry and is therefore generally regarded as the equivalent of the Oscars in the film world.

As with the Oscars, the choice of the winner is made by a vote of experts, namely the members of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, an association of US artists and technicians involved in the music industry.

Find out who the most awarded musicians are: there are not only singers, but also record producers and conductors!

Curiosities

19/04/2024

Singers who won Oscars for best actor

In the history of music, there are many singers who have also tried their hand at acting, including in Hollywood major productions.

Many musicians have also been nominated for best actor (lead and supporting), such as Lady Gaga or Mary J. Blige, but few have then managed to win the coveted statuette for their acting skills by entering this special ranking.

Here are some singers who have won the Oscar for best actor, lead and supporting.

Curiosities

18/04/2024

Worth a fortune: the world's most valuable vinyls

LoveAntiques.com, the leading online antiques resale web platform, has created a ranking of the world's most valuable vinyls.

To make this list, LoveAntiques.com turned to the invaluable help of Phil Barton, one of the world's leading experts on rare vinyls and records.

What determines the value of the record is not the high number of copies sold, but the factor that drives up the price is errors, such as a misprint or a censored cover. Here are what vinyls are worth a fortune, according to Phil Barton and LoveAntiques.com.

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