1.Bonham 2. Peart 3. Ward. 4. Moon 5 Collins.

Glad to hear Gavin Harrison on this list. My favorite active drummer.

Bonham, Baker, Peart, Copeland, Ward, Paice, Powell. In no particular order. Depends on my mood

Barriemore Barlow of Jethro Tull is one of the best

Nice choices. Phil Collins is the most underrated drummer from the 70’s. Also Vinnie Colluta from Zappa etc.

Probably rather overlooked, but still gave the songs and albums more energy: Barriemore Barlow (drummer in Jethro Tull from This As A Brick up to Stormwatch). Great dynamic drumming! By the way: Awesome channel, Pete. Really enjoy watching your videos! Cheers from a German 'KZfaq colleague'! :)

Billy Cobham is my #1 - consistently defies what should be possible for a human being. As a big fusion fan, I have to make a case for Pierre Moerlen, whose work on the Gong albums of the late ‘70s is magnificent. And if the role of a drummer is to achieve symbiosis with the bass in the rhythm section, Alan White must be mentioned: his playing (as one with Chris Squire) on Relayer (Yes’ contribution to fusion) is his very best work - only one of the jazz fusion greats, or perhaps one of the batch of supremely gifted younger technical magicians, could have rivaled Alan on Gates of Delirium and Soundchaser.

Rest in peace, Neil Ellwood Peart.....

Mick Tucker is my all time drummer hero! R.I.P.

My top 10 drummers: 1. John Bonham 2. Neil Peart 3. Nigel Olsson 4. Alex Van Halen 5. Buddy Rich 6. Keith Moon 7. Artimus Pyle 8. Roger Taylor 9. Ringo Starr 10. Mitch Mitchell Honorable mentions: Ginger Baker, Tommy Aldridge, Peter Criss, Nick Mason, and Phil Collins

Mitch Mitchell. Not remembered enough!

Cozy all the way! No one cooler ever sat down at or even got near a drum kit. A few years ago on the anniversary of Powell's death, I had a couple glasses of wine and e-mailed one of the top classic rock DJ's in New York and asked for a tribute block to be played. Suggested Stargazer, Kill The King, Gates of Babylon, Lost In Hollywood, Slow an' Easy, etc. He e-mailed me back saying that none of his listeners ever heard of Cozy Powell or any of the songs I mentioned. I responded with, "that's because you never play them!!" Anyway, radio is a lost cause, so thank GOD for people like Pete to discuss music too good for the masses and keep alive the legacy of legends like Cozy Powell. Thanks Pete, great channel and video!

1. Mike Portnoy 2. Bill Bruford 3. Phil Collins 4. Blake Richardson 5. Martin Lopez 6. John Bonham 7. Lenny White 8. Vinnie Colaiuta 9. Bill Ward 10. Carl Palmer

Good to see Steve Smith on there. I still have a drumstick he gave me in 1979 on the Evolution tour. Great drummer :-)

Bonham hands down the best!

Neal Peart, John Bonham, Bill Ward, Ian Paice, Lee Kerslake, old Peter Criss, Mike Portnoy, Phil Rudd, Keith Moon, Carl Palmer, Phil Collins, Ginger Baker, Cozy Powell, Bill Bruford

Awful news about Neil Peart's death. A giant of a man, drummer & lyricist.

Jerry Mercer: ex-April Wine - Killer!

Chris Partridge from the Partridge Family. Great chemistry with bassist Danny.

Ginger Baker on Levitation (Hawkwind) 👌👌

1. John Bonham 2. Danny Carey 3. Bill Ward 4. Ian Paice 5. Neil Peart In no particular order: Dave Abbruzese, Jimmy Chamberlin, Gavin Harrison, Mitch Mitchell, Keith Moon, Nick Mason, Cozy Powell, Dave Grohl, Mick Fleetwood, Chad Gracey, Jeff Burrows(The Tea Party), Christian Tanna(I Mother Earth), Carter Beauford, Matt Cameron(with Soundgarden), Ginger Baker, Brad Wilk, Lars Ulrich, Charlie Watts, Ringo Starr, Mario Duplantier

I love that you put Simon Phillips and Steve Smith on your list. I really love their playing with Hiromi - absolutely fantastic!

You hit a lot of my favorites also thanks for mentioning Steve Smith, Steve Gadd as with Ian Paice. Three honorable mentions would include Stewart Copeland of the Police, Danny Carey of Tool, Nicko McBrain Iron Maiden.

1 Bruford 2 Peart 3 Palmer 4 Bonham 5 Paice

It was Ian Paice who first got me to pay attention to drummers in a band. If you want to see what a stellar guy he is, check out his reaction to a young 10 year old drummer named Yoyoka doing a cover of Deep Purple's, Burn. You'll enjoy both his reaction and her drumming.

Original Iron Maiden drummer Clive Burr. Loved his playing on the Killers album. May he rest in peace.

Always a pleasure watching Pete, appreciate your time and hard work!!💯🤘🏻🎸

If we're just talking favorites: Sib Hashian, Jim Masdea & Doug Huffman (Boston), Jim Capaldi (Traffic), Phil Collins, Jim Gordon, Jeff Porcaro, Bernard Purdie, Alex Van Halen, Michael Shrieve, Steve Smith, Jody Stephens (Big Star).

Thank you for your Top all time favorite drummers review! 🎵🥁🎤🎸

In no order my top 5: 1) John Bonham 2) Danny Carey 3) Bill Ward 4) Joey Jordinson 5) Dave Grohl (mainly because of In Utero, what an album)

R.I.P. Neil Peart - my #1 drummer of all time. A very sad loss to the music world

Brian Downey💚🍀😍

Bonham's drumming on fool in the rain is the best i've ever heard

My top 10: 1) Neil Peart 2) Mike Portnoy 3) Bobby Jarzombek 4) Deen Castronovo 5) Tommy Aldridge 6) Mikkey Dee 7) Keith Moon 8) Mark Zonder 9) Shannon Larkin 10) Nicko McBrain Honorable mention: Todd Sucherman

Interesting list.Some of my favourites,Buddy Miles,Les Binks,Ringo Starr,Don Brewer,Miles Copeland,Lee Kerslake.As you say too many to mention.A good rhythm section is the backbone of any band and a good/versatile drummer is key.

Cozy Powell, John Bonham, Neil Peart--absolutely.

Killer list. Cozy Powell happens to be my most beloved drummer of all times. I miss him everyday.

Phil Ehart, Roger Taylor,

Great list, so thrilled to watch Paice that up.

Great list! and you're spot-on about Steve Smith's drum solos! They're so rhythmic, it's like he's playing a song all by himself!

1. Carl Palmer 2. Bill Bruford 3. Barriemore Barlow

1 Bonham 2 Peart 3 Powell 4 Brufford 5 Collins 6 Palmer 7 Paice 8 Mason 9 Ulrich 10 Menza

Bruford and Collins on Seconds Out. 2 of the best on stage at the same time.

Another one I forgot Cesar Zuiderwijk from Golden Earring,still rocking.

I'll give a top ten... 1. Carl Palmer 2. Neil Peart 3. Mario Duplantier (of Gojira) 4. Vinny Appice 5. Nicko McBrain 6. Bill Ward 7. Phil Collins 8. Mick Fleetwood 9. Stewart Copeland 10. Buddy Rich

Great video. I think Mick Tucker deserves a mention, tremendous and terribly underrated drummer.

Great to see Dennis Chambers and Billy Cobham mentioned. Many on the list, e.g. Steve Smith, have had a musical life outside of what they are best known for, but people don't always know about it. Great list across genres, thanks for that!

Excellent video! I have been drumming since I was two. Love your list. Some of the drummers I'm unfamiliar with but the rest I couldn't agree more. Some of my favs are George wettling, max Weinberg, Simon Kirk, Lee kerslake, Bonham, rich, Alan Dawson, paice for sure!! Tulls drummer Barrymore Barlow and so many others!!!!!

Great list Pete. Some of my favorites would include Lee "The Bear" Kerslake, who like Ward and Bonham is an immensely powerful drummer, Christian Vander of Magma, Elvin Jones, who of course played with Coltrane among many other projects, Thor Harris of Swans fame, the madman Jamie Muir, Chris Reifert of Death and Autopsy fame and Robert Wyatt of Soft Machine and Matching Mole before he became a paraplegic.

Also: Brian Blade Elvin Jones mark guiliana Max Roach Jorge Rossy Fun video I fully respect your choices

Top 20 of mine. 1 John Bonham 2 Keith Moon 3 Neal Peart 4 Ian Paice 5 Ginger Baker 6 Carmine Appice 7 Jim Keltner 8 Charlie Watts 9 Cozy Powell 10 Tommy Aldridge 11 Mick Fleetwood 12 Andy Parker 13 Danny Serephine 14 Johnny Badanjek 15 Lee Kerslake 16 Carl Palmer 17 Neal Smith 18 Albert Bouchard 19 Michael Scherive 20 Vinny Appice.

Hey Pete I was very impressed with your list . Before I started the video Simon Phillips came to my mind ,you got him .Also loved your jazz and fusion choices .When getting to the end Cozy Powell came to my mind and you got him .I am a drummer .This was amazing!!! We sure think alike!!

One of the greatest drum albums ever - Pictures at Eleven by Robert Plant with Cozy Powell and Phil Collins!

Hi Pete, my fave is Jack de Johnette. Just listen to him on Miles' Cellar Door sessions - it's like one long drum concerto with Miles and Jarrett as accompanying musicians! Phil

One who i have come to appreciate more and more as time has gone by, Jaki Liebezeit from Can. Another of those bands where, without their drummer, they never would have been quite the same.

Great list Pete! We loved your thoughts on this. We loved that you mentioned Dennis Chambers, we were fortunate enough to see him perform with Victor Wooten a couple of years ago. A drummer I think people may overlook is Mike Mangini, the current drummer of Dream Theater-phenomenal! 🥁Thank you for sharing buddy.

1) Cozy Powell 2) Ian Paice 3) Carl Palmer 4) Tommy Aldridge 5) Mickey Dee

Great list! I want to mention one drummer that you probably like a lot : ELVIN JONES the legendary John Coltrane drummer.

Greatest list, ever. Very in the know. I've been playing the drums my entire life.

Great list Pete. RIP Neil Peart such an amazing talent. Two that I could add to your honourable mentions are Jon Hiseman of Colosseum, Tempest and Colosseum II and Aquiles Priester of Brazilian band Angra, also Primal Fear, Tony MacAlpine and many more. Check out an album he did with Brazilian guitarist Gustavo Carmo a couple of years ago which features a dazzling array of guest guitarists

Awesome list! Here are few of my favourites that you didn't mention: Barriemore Barlow (Jethro Tull) Danny Seraphine (Chicago) Brann Sailor (Mastodon) Baard Kolstad (Leprous) Tobias Ørnes Anderson (Leprous) Jürgen Rosenthal (Eloy, Scorpions) Flo Mounier (Cryptopsy, Vltimas) Pete Sandoval (Morbid Angel) Trym (Enslaved, Emperor) Jimmy Ayoub (Mahogany Rush) Bobby Caldwell (Captain Beyond, Armageddon) Alan White (Yes) Tim Alexander (Primus) Martin Lopez (Opeth, Soen)

Another incredible and underrated talent deserves mention: original Santana drummer Michael Shrieve. I’m certain some of you remember that unbelievable solo he did on Soul Sacrifice From the Woodstock movie. Another worthy of mention who is not widely known for his drumming is Jan Hammer. Definitely something to be said for mastery of melody AND rhythm

Pete thanks for including Billy Cobham. Saw him and his band in 1980 in Royal Oak Michigan. Awesome show.

Having played drums now for over 40 years, I commend you on a stellar list, Pete. You may not be a drummer, but there's definitely nothing wrong with your ears! I totally agree with your list of drummers almost all are in my top 25. I would like to mention a few that were not mentioned. Jim Gordon - Derek and the Dominos, Michael Giles - King Crimson, Brian Davison - The Nice, Alan White - Yes, Albert Bouchard - B.O.C., Mick Tucker - Sweet

I give all drummers huge props. I have no talent for playing music and drums seem as difficult as any instrument.

Excellent list of drummers Sir Pete. Cozy was amazing.

Awesome list Pete, your best list yet, loved your honorable mentions: Hoglan, Lombardo, Gadd and Colaiuta, you more or less covered every genre.

Great choices top to bottom. My top 10 choices would be: Ian Paice Neil Peart JohnBonham Cozy Powell Mitch Mitchell Ginger Baker Keith Moon Phil Collins Clem Burke Stewart Copeland

I'm so glad you mentioned Mitch Mitchell. Like you said about drummers not always getting their due diligence and maybe being overshadowed, Mitch is one of those guys.

Buddy Rich is the legend. He inspired drummers all over..

Thank you Pete for taking the time to put this together - My personal pantheon (and greatest drumming inspirations): Ginger Baker Billy Cobham Elvin Jones Mitch Mitchell Ziggy Modeliste Keith Moon Charlie Watts Tony Williams

Excellent list. So many talented drummers. One of my favorite drummers that sometimes is easy to forget about is Roger Taylor from Queen. Full of energy!!

Peart,Carey,Potney Bonham and Carmine Appice

Here’s 10 greats that weren’t mentioned... 1. Ted McKenna 2. Phil Ehart 3. Carmine Appice 4. Pierre Moerlen 5. Jimmy Ayoub 6. Chris Slade 7. Bobby Chouinard 8. Jon Hiseman 9. Thom Mooney 10. Carl Canedy

I really enjoyed your take on these drummers. Very insightful on Bonham - I tend to dissect the music and analyze what each band member is playing and then how it all comes together as a unit. Another thing I always loved about Bonham (though my personal favorite has to be Neil P), Bonham had an incredible sense of knowing where NOT to play. He drops in and out of Zep tunes all the time and at all the right places. It’s amazing that not playing showcases the stuff that he does play and “serves the music” at the group level. Thanks for the excellent videos!

All good pics, thanks for acknowledging Alphonse Mouson and Lenny White. I would add Alan White from Yes. Replaced Bill Bruford three days before the Yessongs tour in 1973 and really showed his stuff on Tales of Topographic Oceans and the epic song awaken. One of my favorites.

Two drummers who don't often get a mention. 1. Michael Shrieve (ex. Santana) - driving power both at Woodstock and on the band's first seven albums 2.Paul Hammond (Atomic Rooster) - severely underrated drummer. He underpinned arguably the best work by Atomic Rooster (e.g. 'Death Walks Behind You' & 'In Hearing Of' albums)

Bill Ward's Accountable Beasts is sadly under-rated....I love it!

Nice list, all great players!

Hi Pete. I'm a Rock Drummer. My favorites are in no order... John 'f^*kin'' Bonham, Phil Collins, Buddy Rich, Bun E. Carlos, Mitch Mitchell, John Densmore, Stewart Copeland, Nick Mason, Bill Bruford, Keith Moon, Ringo Starr, Neal Peart, Roger Taylor (Queen), Terry Bozzio, Alex Van Halen, Tommy Lee, David Grohl. and a few more. I like your Channel. Btw. Good stuff 👍

Seen Def Leppard live in Halifax, was really cool to see Rick Allen do a drum solo with one arm. I know there’s more talented drummers but he will forever be one of my favourites

Neil Peart is my favorite (sad to hear of his passing today). His, Vinnie Colaiuta'(with Jeff Beck), and Stewart Copeland's performances were the best I've ever had the pleasure to witness. You listed some great one's but some that get overlooked that I enjoy are Clyde Stubblefield/Jabo Starks, Charlie Watts, Ringo Starr, Alex Van Halen, and Guy Gelso (Zebra).

great great list pete...i'm so glad steve gadd made your honorable mentions list at least....two others that i have in mind as well....gene krupa...and philthy phil taylor....two amazing drummers that you can;t take your eyes off of....

Fantastic List

Great list! Tony Williams definitely one of my favorites. I would add to my list Myron Grombacher, Bruce Gary, and especially Danny Carey. Keep up the great work, Pete!

Great list!! Some of Mine Billy Kilson Bill Stewart Roy Haynes Jack DeJohnette Philly Joe Jones Antonio Sanchez Tony Williams

Moonie, Copeland, Porcaro. There's my top 3. Happy new year, Pete! Cheers from France!

Great list Pete. Many are my favorites too. I have the LZ vinyl box set 'How the West was Won' and the Moby Dick track show s off how great the bass is on my Polk towers. Rock on! Cheers.

Forgot the great Charlie Watts,solid as a rock !

Partial to Boston's Roy Haynes-played with Miles Davis, Monk, Sarah Vaughan, Sonny Rollins, Chick Corea, Coltrane, etc.

Great shirt Pete. Bought same one back in late ‘70s, wore it out. Good job on the list too!

Great list Pete. My top 15! 1.John Bonham 2. Eric Carr 3. Mike Portnoy 4. Neil Peart 5. Tommy Lee 6. Phil Rudd 7. Ian Paice 8. Dave Lombardo 9. Bill Ward 10. Tommy Aldridge 11. Peter Criss 12. Cozy Powell 13. Gene Hoglan 14. Nick Menza 15. Les Binks

I believe Cozy was on the short list for Zeppelin, but in the end, they made the right decision for the band... RIP John & Cozy.

Great list....my top ten No particular order Bonham Peart Portnoy Tony Williams Jeff porcaro Ian paice Simon Phillips Scott Travis Terry Bozzio Phil Collins Give the drummer some love ❤️ 🤘🎶🍺 Forgot Steve Smith... He’s there too

Excellent list, Pete. I'm on track with most of your choices for sure. What a shock that we learned only one day later that your #3 choice had already passed on 2 days prior, the utterly amazing Neil Peart. Drummers are the heartbeat of music. Particularly painful when we lose them.

I am a drummer myself who loves a LOT of drummers. One guy I think is underrated is Keith Young of Leaf Hound. From his solid pocket on Freelance Fiend to his jazzy playing on Work My Body to his awesome tom work on Growers of Mushroom. Love Leaf Hound. He's one of many drummers I love.

One Cozy Powell album that rarely is mentioned are "Emerson Lake And Powell" from 1986. It doesn't really sound like classic Emerson, Lake and Palmer and is very 80's but also very catchy and powerful. I don't own the album but wouldn't hesitate a second to buy it if I did find it!

IT HAS to include animal from the muppets surely ..

I love this list! I agree with all your choices. There are a couple of newer names you've mentioned that I haven't heard yet, but I can't wait to check them out. I'm so glad you have Cozy on the list, he's sadly overlooked, I think he and Aynslet Dunbar are two important drummers in rock history that people don't realize did so much for the groups they were with. Myself, I would also have Ringo, Charlie Watts, Jim Keltner and Levon Helm. They may not be very flashy or technical, but the thing these four guys have in common is that they have an understated quality to their playing yet what they do perfectly fits every song and to me, in my mind, that's as much of a talent as being a technical virtuoso; sometimes what you need is somebody who has a perfect sense of timing who can reliably come up with a rhythm that suits the song and it's a blessing to do that. Also, I really appreciated your nods to a couple of erstwhile King Crimson drummers. If I may, I'd like to suggest checking out Michael Giles, the original drummer from King Crimson: besides Crim, 21st Century Schizoid Band, McDonald & Giles and a couple of solo records he hasn't done very much else, tends to stay low on the radar and just come out and play whenever it's suitable on his terms. But this guy has quite a groove, his technical chops are beyond compare and his drumming, especially on In the Court of the Crimson King, McD&G and The Cheerful Insanity of Giles, Giles & Fripp, his drumming is absolutely precise

I had it at cozy!!! Well done sir!