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Incredible Drum Performances
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THE drummer is a part of the band…
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 Age – No One Knows
Drummer: Dave Grohl
Album: Songs for the Deaf
The Beatles – The End
Drummer: Ringo Starr
Album: Abbey Road
Led Zeppelin – Moby Dick
Drummer: John Bonham
Album: Led Zeppelin II
Fleetwood Mac – The Chain
Drummer: Mick Fleetwood
Album: Rumours
Blondie – Atomic
Drummer: Clem Burke
Album: Eat to the Beat
Steely Dan – Aja
Drummer: Steve Gadd
Album: Aja
The Velvet Underground – Heroin
Drummer: Moe Tucker
Album: The Velvet Underground & Nico
The Who – My Generation
Drummer: Keith Moon
Album: My Generation
King Crimson – 21st Century Schizoid Man
Drummer: Michael Giles
Album: In the Court of the Crimson King
The White Stripes – Seven Nation Army
Drummer: Meg White
Album: Elephant
The Beatles – Ticket to Ride
Drummer: Ringo Starr
Album: Single Release/Help!
Led Zeppelin – When the Levee Breaks
Drummer: John Bonham
Album: Led Zeppelin IV
The Jimi Hendrix Experience – Fire
Drummer: Mitch Mitchell
Album: Are You Experienced
The Who – A Quick One, While He’s Away
Drummer: Keith Moon
Album: The Kids Are Alright
Soundgarden – Jesus Christ Pose
Drummer: Matt Cameron
Album: Badmotorfinger
Benny Goodman and His Orchestra – Sing, Sing Sing (With a Swing) (Pt. 1 & 2)
Drummer: Gene Krupa
Album: Single Release
Slipknot – Psychosocial
Drummers: Joey Jordison/Chris Fehn/Shawn Crahan
Album: All Hope Is Gone
Cream – I Feel Free
Drummer: Ginger Baker
Album: Fresh Cream (U.S. Version)
Miles Davis – Miles Runs the Voodoo Down
Drummers: Don Alias/Jack DeJohnette
Album: Bitches Brew
The Who – Won’t Get Fooled Again
Drummers: Keith Moon
Album: Who’s Next