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by tjatherton on November 29th, 2006
Buddy Rich, no one can touch his performances.
by rockme on March 13th, 2007
Neil Peart puts out and has put out the best solos. There are alot of good solos from different artist of various styles that are worthy but I found the drum solo on R30 my fav. One of my friends (who isn't even into metal) was very intreged when I played her the DVD. I kinda shot myself in the foot on that one, he makes me look like a dwarf. Even she saw Neil as a true musician and not some name.
by Perryman on November 20th, 2006
In 1976 I saw Neil Pert, live do a 10 minute solo and end it with a cow bell sound with a Chinese type jingle. The band then broke into "Fly by Night" and the house really lit up!
by NoMutantEnemy on November 17th, 2006
"The Rhythm Method" by Neil Peart (Rush), closely followed by the live version of "Perpetual Change" by Bill Bruford (Yes).
by psychotikid on March 9th, 2007
neal peart of the band Rush without a doubt is the undisputed best drummer alive in any catogory of music. his drum solo's will have you watching in utter amazement. Amust see experiance for anyone who likes a good drum solo!
by Sunblynd 5.0 on November 30th, 2006
Dave Lumbardo of Slayer, renouned as the best heavy metal drummer alive today. Ive seen him solo a few times and the effect sounds like a freakin war zone. A close second is Tommy Lee of Motley Crue, I saw them on the Dr. Feelgood tour, Tommy had a kit mounted in a spinning cage that spun and floated over the audience during his solo's, the spectacle I have yet seen to be matched by anyother band on the planet. Lars Ulrich would come in third for ferocity, his talents on Metallica's earlier albums deserve to be noted.
by Mr. McClister on November 17th, 2006
John Bonham in an early led zeppelin dvd. It is about twenty minutes long and about half way thru he throws his sticks and starts playing with his hands...A-M-A-Z-I-N-G
by Siddarth on March 9th, 2007
Mike Portnoy of Dream Theater....is completely and totally amazing. He blew me away. He's the next generation Neil Peart, in a Prog Metal genre. Check out Dream Theater, you'll see.
by allikatzpop on December 25th, 2008
ANIMAL!!!!!
by I love my baby on March 9th, 2007
My Son
by Anonymous on November 30th, 2006
Rush 2112. After that I'd have to say the late Keith Moon was pretty good.
by Mirage V2.0 AWOL on November 28th, 2006
Phil Collins is a great drummer. He backs up most of his recorded vocals with his own drum rhythyms.
"I Can Feel It Coming Thru the Air Tonight"
may not be his best, but it is good.
He doesn't just provide a beat, he makes music with his sticks.
by intellegensia on November 20th, 2006
drummer from The Walkmen in the song "everyone who pretended to love me is gone"
by Rand.Al.Thor on January 19th, 2011
Buddy Rich
by Gratefully Me on January 18th, 2011
Neal Pert.
by Lemonyellow Di Vintage on May 7th, 2007
Tony Williams. His work on Point of Departure. God...
by Brian I on March 13th, 2007
"Let there be Drums" by Gene Kruppa (I think)
by Gonzo on March 13th, 2007
Mitch Mitchels
by Patti jo on March 11th, 2007
BUDDY RICH and so many more
by DownOnMyLuck on March 11th, 2007
I'd have to say Neal Peart from Rush or John Bonham from Zeppelin. Not like today's crap, where they bang away aimlessly on the crash cymbals!
by P. W. Pasobrio loves Marines on March 11th, 2007
I haven't herd it yet, but I'd have to say PattiJo and ilovemybaby's son banging away.
by Someguy on March 9th, 2007
Alex Van Halen -- he did a 10 minute solo set in Atlanta that was amazing
by Anonymous on March 5th, 2007
Check out Shannon Larkin from Godsmack formerly of Wrathchild America and Ugly Kid Joe
by Thomas_Edison .. oh so sexy on November 30th, 2006
tim Crook from my school... he was AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!
by IAmNeetz on November 30th, 2006
This is not the best drum solo ever....but the best drum solo by a 12yr old I've ever heard.
go to YouTube and watch Tony Royster Jnr
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6T4OwacRL0
Enjoy!
by EatingGlass on November 29th, 2006
Steve Elkins from the Autumns. Bar-none.
by carracarra on November 20th, 2006
Safri Duo - the bongo song.
by Roger Kovaciny on November 17th, 2006
Ron Bushy's from In-a-Gadda-da-Vita. Does anyone know how he made the pitch keep going down? Sounds like it had to be kettle drums but that's not what shows on the album cover.
by koka on July 31st, 2010
My crush :)
by Oppa3 on July 31st, 2010
Gene Krupa Sing Sing Sing 1938 Carnegie Hall Concert with Bennie Goodman's band
Listen carefully Krupa keeps the rhythm up for the whole piece. Listen to the bullet sound of the beat of the drum WITHOUT AMPLIFICATION
by DesmondHorn on October 24th, 2009
Either Barrymore Barlow (Jethro tull), or Christian Vander (Magma)
by zeppelin4evr on October 12th, 2009
john bonham, moby dick ftw
by Lights Squared on June 2nd, 2009
The late and great "John Bonham" from Led Zeppelin!
by ViciousKoalaBear on June 2nd, 2009
I like Glenn Kotche's solo 'Monkey Chant'. It's not necessarily 'technically' challenging, but it's one of the more musical drum solo I've heard. You'll either love it or hate it. It's probably on youtube- check it out.
by nihao123 on December 7th, 2008
The chinese solo!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPFjhcLdoD4
by NickBish on December 5th, 2008
Some good answers here but you must hear Castelian Drums from the Brubeck at Carnegie album. Joe Morello gives a masterclass performance. He lifts the whole art of drum solos from doing some fast and clever stuff to become a full menber of a jazz ensemble.
The track is in a fast 5/4 time which he retains while improvising on the tune.
Usually audiences burst into applause when a drummer starts to play fast because this must be near the end.
But Morello fools them on two counts, one he is able to sustain fast for lengthy periods and two he has a fifth gear so the audience do not even realise he has more in reserve.
Couple this with more variety and innovation than I have ever heard in any single drum solo and this one has to come out tops.
I have been listening to it on and off for over 40 years and it is still fresh. If you are a drummer, listen and be prepared to be humbled. If you are not just listen, enjoy and listen again.
by Joe Man on November 10th, 2008
John Bonham - Lead Zep San Diego Sports Arena 1974
by VUrules on November 4th, 2008
Bill ward's drumming on Rat Salad (black Sabbath)
by Cowboy-Matter of Fact on August 14th, 2008
There too many answers here for me to look through and see if I have previously posted the obvious. I am just posting. If it is duplicate please excuse me. Todd Rundgren is the man.
by An_ANIMAL on August 14th, 2008
either neil pert or joey jordison
by Flashman on August 13th, 2008
Buddy Rich was the best ever.
If Louie Belson is still alive, then he is the best alive.
If not, then Vinnie Colaiuta is.
Best solo I've seen on tape was Buddy Rich.
Best I've seen in person, Neil Peart.
by letmespeak on July 27th, 2008
My son. He began learning to play the drums a few months ago and shucks, well, I'm biased. He's fantastic!
by -_You Can Leave Your Hat On....- on July 27th, 2008
ginger baker
by 19kid was born in89 on July 27th, 2008
by Bitto on April 29th, 2008
"In A Gadda Da Vida" Iron Butterfly
by Penal Colony is wicked marrying Andy on April 29th, 2008
Terry Bozzio's solo in the Baby Snakes movie. Absolutely astounding.
by cdPlaya363 on April 29th, 2008
John Bonham in the live Moby dick...half of that solo was done with his hands...no drum sticks...it still blows my mind.
by Washam628 on April 28th, 2008
For shear entertainment my all time favorite to watch play was Keith Moon…just a mad man….however I never got to see him perform live (video) …I am also a big fan of Stuart Copeland, John Bonham, Carl Palmer, Ginger Baker and Bill Bruford…However the best solos I ever saw live are without a doubt Neil Pert and Buddy Rich….Both are life altering experiences…
by SKGirl on March 8th, 2008
I heard one by Tommy Lee and i thought it was amazing as i play the drums but nowhere near as well as that but to be honest i havent really heard many but thats the best one out of solos i have heard
by SASSYWI-Q-Sassia-Jetpacking with NASCAR on September 15th, 2007
Tough one;can't decide between Buddy Rich or Gene Krupa!!!!!!!
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I'm glad I'm old enough to remember this master of the drums!
by Darryl61 on November 29th, 2006
Can't argue with your choice, I was a young teen when I saw him on tv, he could go.
by hurricane on December 29th, 2006
That was my answer. :)
by - retroglide - on March 11th, 2007
I saw Buddy doing a duet with Ginger Baker on the tv 78ish I couldn't choose between them
by oldmanuk on March 12th, 2007
Absolutely. Be was my idle when I played my trap set so many years ago! +4
by science_geek on March 20th, 2007
yes, you are correct...I saw him on the Muppets once, and he drummed from his dressing room to the kit on stage...used every surface he could...it was aweinspiring.
by singwell-is off researching a lot on March 28th, 2007
now doubt he was an amazing drummer, but he was also an amazing ass. as anyone he used to play with.
by cdPlaya363 on December 5th, 2007
oldmanuk, Ginger is right up there man, I wouldn't be able to choose either, any of that footage available?
by hurricane on October 15th, 2008
Ginger Baker is magnificent.
by singwell-is off researching a lot on October 15th, 2008