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the top echelon of rock drummers
By an Amazon.com customer
GoodbyeGoodbye by Cream
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ginger baker-with a deliberate feel for his kit like no one else
The Who Sell OutThe Who Sell Out by The Who
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keith moon-manic,inventive and original
Are You ExperiencedAre You Experienced by The Jimi Hendrix Experience
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mitch mitchell-i'm sure jimi was never disappointed
Led Zeppelin 1Led Zeppelin 1 by Led Zeppelin
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jon bonham-created the thud bumping sound of zeppelin-never duplicated
TrafficTraffic by Traffic
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jim capaldi-shut everything else out and tune in to jim. you'll see why he's on this list
Heyday: BBC Radio Sessions, 1968-1969Heyday: BBC Radio Sessions, 1968-1969 by Fairport Convention
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martin lamble-can match ginger's feel for the light touch. sorely missed
In The Court Of The Crimson King: 30th Anniversary EditionIn The Court Of The Crimson King: 30th Anniversary Edition by King Crimson
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michael giles-along with bill bruford, mined the 'prog rock' style of accuracy magnified by a thousand
The Yes AlbumThe Yes Album by Yes
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bill bruford (see above)
PinkertonPinkerton by Weezer
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pat wilson-yes, i know....what's with the new guy? the guy has style and touch, ergo, he gets on the list
Mystery to MeMystery to Me by Fleetwood Mac
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mick fleetwood-everything the man plays is unique. his opening to the song 'hypnotized' is classic
The BandThe Band by The Band
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levon helm-here again we have a drummer who mined his own patented sound. ex:'the night they drove old dixie down'
John Lennon/Plastic Ono BandJohn Lennon/Plastic Ono Band by John Lennon
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ringo starr-after the beatles broke up, ringo joined with lennon to craft an album with a drum sound you will not hear anywhere else
McCartneyMcCartney by Paul McCartney
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paul mccartney-no slouch behind the kit. love his chunky, fat style
Great Move! The Best of the MoveGreat Move! The Best of the Move by The Move
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bev bevin-had a thumping, walloping sound almost similar to jon bonham but still his own
The Zombies - The Greatest HitsThe Zombies - The Greatest Hits by The Zombies
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hugh grundy-a very pleasing, light, jazzy style complimenting the organ of rod argent
Great Rock Drummers Of The SixtiesGreat Rock Drummers Of The Sixties by Bob Cianci
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The Big Beat: Conversations with Rock's Greatest DrummersThe Big Beat: Conversations with Rock's Greatest Drummers by Max Weinberg
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White Light/White HeatWhite Light/White Heat by The Velvet Underground
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maureen tucker. her "I-will-hit-this-drum-for-as-long-as-it-takes" trademark can be witnessed on the classic "sister ray"
The White Stripes - Under Blackpool LightsThe White Stripes - Under Blackpool Lights
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this dvd gives you an excellent view of what exactly it is that Meg does behind her kit
Over-Nite SensationOver-Nite Sensation by Frank Zappa & the Mothers
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ralph humphrey-when it comes to drummers, frank hired only the best. i'm singling out ralph here for his drumming on this album
PenthousePenthouse by Luna
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stan demeski-formerly with the feelies,stan really gave a smooth, light but assuredly sound touch to luna. why did dean sack him? or did stan just retire?
Briefcase Full of BluesBriefcase Full of Blues by The Blues Brothers
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steve jordan-as hot as a pistol on this recording
Beyond the SeaBeyond the Sea by Kevin Spacey
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haven't found the name of the drummer on this-kevin spacey's tribute to bobby daren but he swings with precision
Every Breath You Take: The ClassicsEvery Breath You Take: The Classics by The Police
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steward copeland played his kit like he was using a set of razor-sharp scalpels and knives