Best Drummers
by cersaj | created - 24 Feb 2018 | updated - 08 Apr 2018 | Public
1. Neil Peart
Soundtrack | Small Soldiers
Neil Peart was one of the most universally respected rock drummers, and was best known for his nearly superhuman, pyrotechnic drum playing, and for providing intellectual lyrics for his band's songs. Neil served as both drummer and lyricist for the rock band Rush since 1974, joining bassist/...
2. Dave Abbruzzese
Soundtrack | Jay and Silent Bob Reboot
Dave Abbruzzese is known for Jay and Silent Bob Reboot (2019), Kelly Slater's Pro Surfer (2002) and Hype! (1996).
Former drummer of Pearl Jam. 1991 to 1994. I'm not underrating Matt Cameron from Soundgarden, or Jack Irons formerly from RCHP. They're both good.
3. Tré Cool
Soundtrack | The Simpsons Movie
Tré Cool was born on December 9, 1972 in Frankfurt, Germany. He is an actor and composer, known for The Simpsons Movie (2007), Sex Tape (2014) and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009). He has been married to Sara Wright since October 10, 2014. He was previously married to Claudia and Lisea ...
4. Phil Collins
Soundtrack | Tarzan
Phil Collins was born in Chiswick, London, England, to Winifred (Strange), a theatrical agent, Greville Philip Austin Collins, an insurance agent. He spent most of his early entertainment life as a young actor and model. He played the "Artful Dodger" in the West End production of "Oliver!" ...
5. Taylor Hawkins
Soundtrack | Real Steel
Taylor Hawkins was born on February 17, 1972 in Fort Worth, Texas, USA. He was a music artist and actor, known for Real Steel (2011), CBGB (2013) and Boyhood (2014). He was married to Alison Hawkins . He died on March 25, 2022 in Bogota, Colombia.
6. Roger Taylor
Soundtrack | Flash Gordon
Roger Meddows Taylor (born 26 July 1949) is an English musician who performs as a multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter. He is best known as the drummer of the rock band Queen, but has also served as songwriter and occasional lead vocalist.
As a songwriter, Taylor contributed songs to Queen's...
7. Will Champion
Soundtrack | The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
Will Champion was born on July 31, 1978 in Southampton, Hampshire, England, UK. He is a composer and actor, known for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013), Unbroken (2014) and Crazy Rich Asians (2018). He has been married to Marianna Champion since 2003. They have three children.
8. Matt Sorum
Soundtrack | Hulk
Matt Sorum was born on November 19, 1960 in Venice Beach, California, USA. He is an actor and composer, known for Hulk (2003), Fantastic Four (2005) and The Italian Job (2003). He has been married to Ace Harper since October 12, 2013. They have one child. He was previously married to Kai Sorum.
9. Simon Phillips
Soundtrack | Risky Business
Simon Phillips was born on February 6, 1957 in London, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Risky Business (1983), Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007) and The Greatest Beer Run Ever (2022).
10. Keith Moon
Actor | Tommy
Keith John Moon was born to working class parents in Wembley, London, England, on the 23rd August, 1946. At the age of 12, he had joined the Sea Cadet Corp and was given his first musical instrument, the bugle. He left school by 15 and was in his first band, The Beachcombers; this was around the ...
11. Carter Beauford
Soundtrack | The Hitcher
Carter Beauford was born on November 2, 1957 in Charlottesville, Virginia, USA. He is an actor and composer, known for The Hitcher (2007), The Fighting Temptations (2003) and Standing Still (2005). He is married to Karen. They have two children.
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