Famous Drummers

• Abe Laboriel Jr. - Abe played drums for Paul McCartney, Sting, Jewel, and others.
• Adam Nussbaum - Dave Leibman, John Scofield, Gil Evans, Joe Sample, Mike Stern, Stan Getz, etc.
• Adrian Young - Adrian is the drummer for No Doubt.
• Airto Moreira - Latin Percussion great.
• Akira Jimbo - Issey Noro, Tetsuo Sakurai, drum Clinician.
• Al Foster - most noted for jazz; Miles Davis, Chick Corea, Joe Henderson, Dave Holland, etc.
• Alan Dawson - noted jazz drummer, infamous educator at Berklee College of Music.
• Alan White - Yes, Joe Cocker.
• Albert 'Tootie' Heath - Wes Montgomery, Tommy Flanagan, John Coltrane, Heath Brothers.
• Alex Acuna - Latin Percussion, Drumset. Weather Report.
• Alphonse Mouzon - Jazz, pop great. Drummed for Weather Report and numerous others.
• Andre Ceccarelli - Brian Auger, Stan Getz, Dexter Gordon, Chick Corea.
• Andrew Cyrille - Cecil Taylor, Eric Gale, Cannonball Adderley.
• Andy Newmark - From B.B. King to Steve Winwood, Andy's played with them all.
• Anton Fig - Anton is most known for his work on the David Letterman show. He has also played for   artists Joe Cocker, Bob Dylan, Ace Frehley, Billy Joel, Kiss, John Waite and numerous others.
• Art Blakey - ...deceased 1990. Art Blakey is a jazz legend.
• Art Taylor - John Coltrane, Paul Chambers, Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins.
• Art Verdi - Fastest drummer on the planet...or so they say.
• Aynsley Dunbar - Frank Zappa, John Mayall, David Bowie.
• Bernard Purdie (Steely Dan) - Played drums for literally hundreds of artists.
• Billy Ashbaugh - Best knowing for hisN'Sync.
• Billy Cobham - Miles Davis, Mahavishnu Orchestra.
• Babatunde Olatunji - African drumming legend. Deceased 2003.
• Baby Dodds - Jazz drums. Deceased 1959.
• Ben Perowski - Mike Stern, John Scofield, Roy Ayers.
• Ben Riley - Thelonius Monk, Stan Getz, Duke Ellington, Ahmad Jamal.
• Bernard Purdie - Top recorded drummer in history. Known for the "Purdie Shuffle".
• Bernie Dresel - Brian Setzer Orchestra
• Big Sid Catlett - Lionol Hampton, Benny Goodman.
• Bill Bruford - King Crimson, Yes, Earthworks, numerous others.
• Bill Stewart - John Scofield, Joe Lovano, Bill Carrothers, Steve Swallow.
• Billy Ward - Billy Ward has played drums for Bill Evans, Carly Simon, and Richard Marx.
• Billy Cobham - Drumset, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Jack Bruce, Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter
• Billy Hart - Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Miles Davis, McCoy Tyner, Chick Corea.
• Billy Higgins - Sonny Rollins, Ornette Coleman, John Coltrane.
• Billy Kilson - Dave Holland, Chris Botti, Al Jarreau, George Duke, Dianne Reeves and more.
• Billy Martin - Drummer for Medeski, Martin and Wood.
• Billy Ward - Billy Ward has performed with Joan Osborne, Richard Marx, and Leni Stern.
• Brian Blade - Jazz/Rock. Joshua Redman, Kenny Garrett, Wayne Shorter.
• Brian Stephens - The Platters, The Coasters, The Drifters.
• Bobby Colomby - Blood, Sweat, and Tears. - 1970's.
• Bobby Rock - Clinician, Author of "MetalMorphosis", Vinnie Vincent, Nelson.
• Buddy Harman - The most recorded drummer in history. Elvis Presley, Everly Brothers, etc.
• Buddy Miles - Jimi Hendrix, John McLaughlin, Carlos Santana.
• Buddy Rich - The Buddy Rich Big Band. Considered by many as the greatest drummer that ever lived.
• Bun E. Carlos - Most known for his drumming with Cheap Trick.
• Carl Allen - Woody Shaw, Freddie Hubbard, Jackie McClean.
• Carl Palmer - Carl Palmer. Drummer for Emerson, Lake, and Palmer.
• Carmine Appice - Vanilla Fudge, Rod Stewart.
• Carter Beauford - Drums for Dave Matthews Band (DMB), Secrets, Victor Wooten.
• Chad Smith - Drummer for the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
• Charlie Adams - Long time drummer for Yanni.
• Charlie Watts - The Rolling Stones.
• Clyde Stubblefield - James Brown, Motown Studio.
• Chad Wackerman - Frank Zappa, Alan Holdsworth, Steve Vai, Chad Wackerman group.
• Charlie Watts - Charlie Watts is the lengendary drummer for the Rolling Stones.
• Chick Webb - Jazz Drums. Traditional.
• Chico Hamilton - Famous jazz drummer.
• Chris Scherer - Original member of Hip Pickles, studio work with Public Enemy.
• Cindy Blackman - A driving female force in the jazz and rock drumming world, Cindy Blackman has played with artists such as Jackie McClean, Joe Henderson, Don Pullen and others. She is currently on tour with Lenny Kravitz.
• Clayton Cameron - Known for advanced brush work. Drums for Frank Sinatra.
• Cozy Cole - Jazz Drums. Traditional.
• Cozy Powell - Jazz Drums. Traditional. Deceased 1998.
• Danny Carey - Drummer for Tool.
• Dave DiCenso - Blondie, clinician.
• Dave Grohl - Drummer for Nirvana, Foo Fighters.
• Dannie Richmond - Charles Mingus, Don Pullen, Joe Cocker, Elton John.
• Danny Gottlieb - Pat Metheny, Al DiMeola, Gil Evans Orchestra.
• Dave Mattacks - Paul McCartney, Jethro Tull, Elton John, George Harrison.
• Dave Tough - Traditional jazz drums. Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Woody Herman.
• Dave Weckl - Most noted for Chick Corea, and his own Dave Weckl Band. Studio / Clinician.
• Dennis Chambers - John Scofield, Brecker Brothers. Studio / Clinician.
• Don Alias - Drumset and Percussion. Miles Davis to Blood, Sweat, and Tears.
• Don Lamond - Woody Herman, Zoot Sims, Terry Lamond, Benny Goodman.
• Ed Blackwell - Don Cherry, Ornette Coleman, John Coltrane.
• Eddie Bayers - Nashville session king, Eddie Bayers has played on literally hundreds of records and toured with numerous famous country musicians.
• Ed Thigpen - Jazz Drums Legend. Ray Brown, Clark Terry. Numerous others.
• Elvin Jones - Legendary Jazz Drummer. John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, McCoy Tyner.
• Frankie Dunlop - Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus, Sonny Stitt, Maynard Ferguson.
• Gary Chaffee - Author, drummer, teacher of many great drummers.
• Gary Chester - Drummer, teacher Gary Chester has influenced many famous drummers.
• Gary Husband - Randy Brecker, Gary Husband Trio, Jimmy Johnson, Mark Mondesir
• Gary Novak - Chick Corea, Alanis Morrisette, George Benson, Bob Berg, Allen Holdsworth.
• Gene Jackson - Herbie Hancock, Dave Holland, Wayne Shorter, Branford Marsalis .
• Gene Krupa - Drumming legend. Gene Krupa Orchestra, Benny Goodman, Count Basie.
• Ginger Baker - Drums for Cream, Jack Bruce, Eric Clapton, etc.
• Grant Collins - Australian drummer, technician, clinician.
• Greg Bissonette - Bissonette has played with Maynard Ferguson, David Lee Roth, Carlos Santana, Toto, Brian Wilson, Gino Vannelli, and his own group, "The Mustard Seeds".

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• Hal Blaine - One of the most recorded drummers in history. Elvis to the Beach Boys.
• Harvey Mason - Legendary drummer Harvey Mason. Four Play, Herbie Hancock, many...
• Herlin Riley - Ahmad Jahmal, Wynton Marsalis, George Benson.
• Herman Matthews - Tom Jones, Kenny Loggins, Tower of Power.
• Hillary Jones - Angela Bofill, Lee Ritenour, Tribal Tech, Robbin Ford.
• Horatio "El Negro" Hernandez - Michel Camillo, Santana, Victor Mendoza.
• Ian Paice - Most known for his drumming with Deep Purple.
• Ignacio Berroa - Chick Corea, David Sanchez, McCoy Tyner, Ron Carter.
• Igor Cavalera - Heavy metal drummer currently with Sepultra.
• Jeff Porcaro - Toto
• Jerry Marotta - Brother of Rick Marotta, Jerry has performed with Peter Gabriel, The Indigo Girls, Hall and Oates, Tears For Fears, Elvis Costello, Paul McCartney, and more.
• Jim Keltner - Elvis Presley, Elvis Costello, John Hiatt, Ry Cooder.
• John Bonham - Drums for Led Zeppelin.
• Jack DeJohnette - John Ambercrombie, Chet Baker, Michael Brecker.
• Jake Hanna -
• J.D. Blair - Drummer for Shania Twain.
• Jeff "Tain" Watts - Branford Marsalis, Wynton Marsalis, Kenny Garrett, McCoy Tyner.
• Jeff Hamilton - Jazz drums.
• Jim Chapin - Jim Chapin has played great musicians such as Tommy Dorsey, Woody Herman and Simon and Garfunkel. He is also the author of the legendary book, "Advanced Techniques for the Modern Drummer".
• Joe Bergamini - Broadway, Author, 4Front, Happy the Man
• John Blackwell - Drummer for Prince.
• John Bonham - Famed drummer John Bonham is best known for his work with Led Zepplin.
• John Robinson - The man with a "killer groove", JR Robinson is one of the most recorded drummers in history having performed with Michael Jackson, Natalie Cole, and more.
• Jonathan Moffett - aka "Sugarfoot" has been the touring drummer for Michael Jackson, Elton John, Cameo, Madonna, George Michael, Janet Jackson, Kenny G., and Patti Austin.
• JoJo Mayer - Nerve, Monty Alexander, Dizzy Gillespie
• Josh Freese - The Vandals, Devo, Nine Inch Nails
• Jimmy Cobb - Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Paul Chambers, Wes Montgomery.
• Joe LaBarbera - Bill Evans, Marc Johnson, John Scofield, Bud Shank.
• Joe Morello - Jazz legend Joe Morello has influenced hundreds of drummers through the years.
• Joel Rosenblatt - Spyro Gyra, Michel Camilo, Paquito D'Rivera, Miles Davis.
• Joey Baron - Drumset
• Joey Heredia - Stevie Wonder, Sheila E., Scott Henderson, Herb Albert, Dianne Reeves, Frank Gambale
• John Riley - Jazz Drums.
• Johnny Vidacovich - New Orleans style.
• Keith Carlock - Santana
• Keith Moon - The Who, deceased 1978.
• Kenny Aronoff - Highly recorded rock/pop drummer. The Rolling Stones, Smashing Pumpkins, John Mellencamp, Alanis Morissette, Bob Seger, Jon Bon Jovi, Elton John, and many more.
• Kenny Clarke -
• Kenny Washington -
• Larry Bright - Baltimore phenom, Larry Bright has an impressive bag of chops on the drums. Style similar to Dennis Chambers.
• Lars Ulrich - Metallica, hard rock.
• Lenny Castro - Hundreds of artists from The Rolling Stones to Little Feat to David Sanborne
• Lenny White - Chick Corea, Freddie Hubbard, Stanley Clarke, Miles Davis.
• Lewis Nash - Betty Carter, Art Pepper, Tommy Flanagan, Hank Jones.
• Liberty DeVito - Most known for his drumming with Billy Joel.
• Lional Hampton - Vibes, Drumset.
• Louis Bellson - Drumming Legend. Duke Ellington, Bennie Goodman, Tommy Dorsey .
• Louis Hayes - Horace Silver, Kenny Burrell, Cannonball Adderley
• Luis Conte - Drums and Percussion.
• Manu Katche - Manu has played with Sting, Peter Gabriel, Tony Levin, Tori Amos, and more.
• Matt Cameron - Soundgarden
• Micky Hart - Velvet Underground
• Mike Mangini -
• Mitch Mitchell - Jimi Hendrix
• Max Roach - Jazz drumming legend. Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie.
• Mick Fleetwood - Fleetwood Mac
• Mickey Hart (1943) - World Percussion, Grateful Dead.
• Mike Clark - Most known for his early groundbreaking funk syncopation with Herbie Hancock.
• Narada Michael Walden - Weather Report, Aretha Franklin, Jeff Beck..
• Neil Peart - Rush
• Mike Portnoy - Mike Portnoy has performed with Dream Theater, Liquid Tension Experiment, Transatlantic, O.S.I, Yellowcard and many other side projects.
• Omar Hakim - Weather Report, Mariah Carey, John Scofield, Michael Brecker.
• Phill Collins - Played drums with Genesis. Went on to have his own solo career.
• Papa Joe Jones -
• Paul Motian - Bill Evans, Joe Lovano, Geri Allen, Gil Evans, Nana Vasconcelos.
• Paul Wertico - Pat Metheny, Larry Coryell, Bob Mintzer.
• Peter Criss - Drummer for Kiss.
• Peter Erskine - Weather Report, Steps Ahead, Chick Corea, Steely Dan, Alan Pasqua.
• Phil Collins - Genesis, Peter Gabriel, Robert Plant.
• Philly Joe Jones - Miles Davis, John Coltane, Paul Chambers.
• Rashied Ali - John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Pharao Sanders.
• Ray Barretto - Kenny Burrell, Wes Montgomery, Ron Carter, Clark Terry.
• Ray McKinley - Glenn Miller, Jimmy Dorsey, Louie Armstrong, Cole Porter .
• Rick Allen - Def Leppard
• Rick Latham - Drummer, author, Rick Latham is most known for his legendary book, "Advanced Funk Studies". Rick has also performed with Edgar Winter.
• Ricky Lawson - Pop drummer extraordinaire. Michael Jackson to Madonna.
• Ringo Starr - Famed drummer for The Beatles. Also Eric Clapton and others.

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• Robby Ameen - New York drummer/author Robby Ameen is know for his great jazz, Afro-cuban drumming with Dave Valentin, Ruben Blades, and Eddie Palmieri to name a few.
• Rodney Holmes - Santana, Leni Stern, The Brecker Brothers.
• Roy Haynes - John Coltrane, Chick Corea, Stan Getz, Ray Charles, Eric Dolphy.
• Sandy Nelson - Famous session drummer best known for "Let there be Drums"
• Sheila E. - Independent artist, Babyface, Prince, Whitney Houston, several others.
• Shelly Manne - Stan Kenton, Benny Goodman, Art Pepper, Maynard Ferguson.
• Simon Phillips - Pete Townshend.
• Sly Dunbar - Bob Dylan, Grace Jones.
• Steve Gadd - Paul Simon, Chick Corea, Drumming Legend, 1st call studio drummer.
• Sonny Payne - Jazz Drums legend.
• Stan Levey - Charlie Parker, Oscar Peterson, Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie.
• Stanton Moore - New Orleans blues style on drums.
• Steve Houghton - Woody Herman, Doc Severinson, Gary Burton, Scott Henderson.
• Steve Smith - Vital Information, Journey.
• Stewart Copeland - The Police.
• Taylor Hawkins - The Foo Fighters
• Terry Lynn Carrington -
• Terry Silverlight - Phil Woods, Natalie Merchant, Steven Stills, Roberta Flack.
• T.S. Monk -
• Tommy Aldridge - Rock drumming great. Helped pioneer double bass drums.
• Tom Brechtlein.com - Drummer for Robben Ford, Chick Corea, numerous others.
• Tommy Campbell -
• Tommy Igoe - From the Glenn Miller Orchestra to Lauryn Hill, Tommy Igoe continues to be a precence in the drumming world.
• Tommy Lee - Tommy Lee is the drummer for Motley Crue.
• Terry Bozzio - Missing Persons, Drum solo artist/clinician.
• Tito Puente - Drums and Latin Percussion - Deceased.
• Tony Williams - Miles Davis, Tony Williams Lifetime
• Vic Firth - Boston Symphony Orchestra / Owner of Vic Firth company.
• Vinnie Colaiuta - Known for advanced technique on drums. Sting, Faith Hill, studio.
• Virgil Donati - Virgil Donati is an incredible soloist as well as a famous drummer. Virgil has played with Bunny Brunel, Planet X, Mark Boals, Steve Walsh. Known for his fiery drum clinics.
• Warren "Baby" Dobbs -
• Will Calhoun - Living Colour
• Will Kennedy - Former drummer for the Yellowjackets. Will has also performed with Bob Mintzer, Tom Scott, Lee Ritenour, John Patitucci, Michael Franks, Herbie Hancock, etc.
• Zakir Hussein - George Harrison, John McLaughlin, Mickey Hart, Shankar.
• Zoro - Zoro is currently the drummer for Lenny Kravitz. He has played with numerous artists.
• Zutty Singleton - Jazz Drums Pioneer.

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