FEATURE: Sticks and Stones: Incredible Drum Performances

FEATURE:

 

Sticks and Stones:

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Incredible Drum Performances

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THE drummer is a part of the band…

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IN THIS PHOTO: Led Zeppelin's John Bonham

that often gets overlooked. The focus is on the singer and it is not often the percussionists get a chance to stand in the spotlight! Often, a meaty or energetic piece of sticks-work can elevate a track to transcendent levels. I am seeing a greater number of people take up drumming: a lot more women are playing with fellow women/men and showing they can mix it with the very best of them. It is encouraging seeing more female musician taking up drums – I am hearing so many fantastic drummers who will be future stars. I have been urged to seek out some of the finest drumming performances of all time - to show why an epic piece of percussion can raise a track to the heavens.

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Queens of the Stone AgeNo One Knows

Drummer: Dave Grohl

Album: Songs for the Deaf

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The BeatlesThe End

Drummer: Ringo Starr

Album: Abbey Road

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Led ZeppelinMoby Dick

Drummer: John Bonham

Album: Led Zeppelin II

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Fleetwood MacThe Chain

Drummer: Mick Fleetwood

Album: Rumours

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Blondie – Atomic

Drummer: Clem Burke

Album: Eat to the Beat

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Steely Dan Aja

Drummer: Steve Gadd

Album: Aja

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The Velvet Underground Heroin

Drummer: Moe Tucker

Album: The Velvet Underground & Nico

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The WhoMy Generation

Drummer: Keith Moon

Album: My Generation

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King Crimson21st Century Schizoid Man

Drummer: Michael Giles

Album: In the Court of the Crimson King

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The White StripesSeven Nation Army

Drummer: Meg White

Album: Elephant

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The BeatlesTicket to Ride

Drummer: Ringo Starr

Album: Single Release/Help!

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Led ZeppelinWhen the Levee Breaks

Drummer: John Bonham

Album: Led Zeppelin IV

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The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceFire

Drummer: Mitch Mitchell

Album: Are You Experienced

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The WhoA Quick One, While He’s Away

Drummer: Keith Moon

Album: The Kids Are Alright

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SoundgardenJesus Christ Pose

Drummer: Matt Cameron

Album: Badmotorfinger

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Benny Goodman and His OrchestraSing, Sing Sing (With a Swing) (Pt. 1 & 2)

Drummer: Gene Krupa

Album: Single Release

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SlipknotPsychosocial

Drummers: Joey Jordison/Chris Fehn/Shawn Crahan

Album: All Hope Is Gone

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Cream I Feel Free

Drummer: Ginger Baker

Album: Fresh Cream (U.S. Version)

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Miles Davis Miles Runs the Voodoo Down

Drummers: Don Alias/Jack DeJohnette

Album: Bitches Brew

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The Who Won’t Get Fooled Again

Drummers: Keith Moon

Album: Who’s Next