Do you know why they call a drummer’s seat a throne? Because drummers are kings and queens.
Here are some of the greatest drummers of all time
10. Gene Krupa
During the 1930s and ’40s, Gene Krupa was a legend in the big band and swing jazz movements. One of his most famous works was Sing, Sing, Sing – where Krupa performed the first commercially recorded extended drum solo.
Krupa is also know for stages a series of drum battles with Buddy Rich.
9. Mike Portnoy
Mike Portnoy is best known as the co-founder of progressive metal / rock band Dream Theater. His technical skills have resulted in 29 awards from the Modern Drummer magazine. Portnoy is the second youngest person (after Neil Peart) to be inducted into the Modern Drummer’s Hall of Fame.
8. Phil Collins
Drummer and lead vocalist of Genesis, and having forged a successful solo career, Phil Collins has been called one of the most successful songwriters and performers of all time.
Collins has won numerous music awards, including seven Grammy Awards, six Brit Awards, three American Music Awards, an Academy Award, two Golden Globe Awards and a Disney Legend.
7. Dave Grohl
Dave Grohl is one of the top drummers of all time, but he is also competent at performing many different instruments. He is a singer, songwriter, producer and film dire