Famous Drummers - List of Famous Drummers - page 2

When it comes to contemporary western music, drummers play a key role in maintaining the rhythm and adding to the musical timbre. The role of a good drummer in a jazz or rock band should never be underestimated! Musician Bruce Springsteen has always been generous in recognizing the role his long-term drummer Max Weinberg played in the success of his band. Other musicians too have acknowledged the significance of having a credible drummer in the band. French bandleader Christian Vander is also a drummer credited to have contributed greatly to the success of the bands he played for. Talking of the top drummers of all time, how can we forget Guns N' Roses' Steven Adler whose signature drumming style helped the band carve their own niche during their hey days? Drumming is primarily considered a man’s domain but exuberant women drummers like Cindy Blackman prove that the ladies aren’t far behind when it comes to playing the percussion instruments! Karen Carpenter, Meg White, Leah Shapiro, and Maureen Tucker are among the awesome women drummers who have proved their mettle in the male-dominated drumming scenario. Check out this section to know more about the life and works of famous drummers.

The Most Famous Drummers

NameBirthdayNationalityBio
Stevie Ray VaughanOctober 3, 1954AmericanStevie Ray Vaughan was an American guitarist, musician, singer and songwriter and the founding member of the band ‘Double Trouble’
Chad KroegerNovember 15, 1974CanadianChad Kroeger is a Canadian singer and music producer, and the lead vocalist and guitarist in the popular rock band ‘Nickelback’
Neil PeartSeptember 12, 1952CanadianNeil Peart is a Canadian musician, songwriter and author
Ashton IrwinJuly 7, 1994Australian, Irish, AmericanAshton Irwin is an Australian drummer associated with 5 Seconds of Summer
Keith MoonAugust 23, 1946BritishKeith Moon was a well-known British drummer
James BrownMay 3, 1933AmericanJames Brown was an American musician and recording artist regarded as ‘The Godfather of Soul’
Brooks WackermanFebruary 15, 1977AmericanBrooks Wackerman is a musician associated with the band Avenged Sevenfold
Daniel PlatzmanSeptember 28, 1986AmericanDaniel Platzman is an American musician, composer, and songwriter
Nick CaveSeptember 22, 1957AustralianNick Cave is an Australian musician, screenwriter and songwriter
Tre CoolDecember 9, 1972AmericanTré Cool is an American musician, best known as the drummer for the famous band ‘Green Day’
Sib Hashian

Sib Hashian

Sib Hashian was an American musician who played drums for the rock band Boston

AmericanAugust 17, 1949117 views

Steven Spence

Steven Spence is a musician and social media personality, best known for his association with the heavy metal band, ‘Black Tide.’ Explore more about his family, personal life, including his age, birthday, etc.

AmericanMarch 20, 1988164 views

Lisa Cimorelli

Lisa Cimorelli is a multi-instrumentalist and YouTuber from the USA

AmericanSeptember 19, 1993198 views

Lars Ulrich

Lars Ulrich is one of the founding members and drummer of the famous heavy metal band Metallica

DanishDecember 26, 1963224 views

Joey Ramone

Joey Ramone was a Jewish American songwriter and vocalist of the punk band ‘Ramones’

AmericanMay 19, 1951162 views

Ellington Ratliff

Ellington Lee Ratliff is an American drummer and actor

AmericanApril 14, 1993113 views

Jess Margera

Jess Margera is an American musician who co-founded the band ‘CKY.’

AmericanAugust 28, 1978167 views

Daniel Platzman

Daniel Platzman is an American musician, composer, and songwriter

AmericanSeptember 28, 1986326 views

Artimus Pyle

Artimus Pyle is a well-known musician associated with the band Lynyrd Skynyrd

AmericanJuly 15, 1948188 views

Nia Lovelis

Nia Lovelis is an American professional drummer

AmericanJanuary 1, 1997152 views