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The Best Drummers In Action
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Frank Zappa - Baby SnakesFrank Zappa - Baby Snakes
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Terry Bozzio is my Favorite Drummer Overall. He has several DVDs but my favorite is still his performance in Frank Zappa's movie "Baby Snakes". Simply Amazing!!
Vinnie ColaiutaVinnie Colaiuta by Vinnie Colaiuta
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I Wish I could search locate a Vinnie Coliuta DVD. I have some Zappa bootlegs featuring the only drummer I think is better than Bozzio. But Terry's still more fun to watch.
Dream Theater - Score: 20th Anniversary World Tour Live with the Octavarium OrchestraDream Theater - Score: 20th Anniversary World Tour Live with the Octavarium Orchestra
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Some may say Mike Portnoy is a Neil Peart clone. But I say so what...Peart just expanded what Bill Bruford and Carl Palmer were doing. Listen to "Sacrificed Sons".....Talent comes around.
King Crimson - Neal and Jack and Me (Live 1982-84)King Crimson - Neal and Jack and Me (Live 1982-84)
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Speaking of Bill Bruford - the closest thing to a human metronome there is. Either version of "Indisipline" from this excellent 2 concert DVD is Incredible!
Arriving SomewhereArriving Somewhere
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Gavin Harrison is one of the great overlooked drummers. The entire 1st disc concert proves it but watch "Cymbal Song" on disc 2 to see his true creativity.
Primus - Hallucino-Genetics - Live 2004Primus - Hallucino-Genetics - Live 2004
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Tim "Herb" Alexander is another amazing drummer. One of the best to come out of the 90s.
Tool - ParabolaTool - Parabola
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Danny Carey is another excellent drummer to "appear" in the 90s. Too bad you can only see him if you go live or have a bootleg concert video!!
The Police - LIVE - Ghost in the MachineThe Police - LIVE - Ghost in the Machine
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Was never that much in to the Police but I know how good Stewart Copeland is. The song on my Fave Drummers DVDR is "Pseudo Suicide" from the "Oysterhead HBO Reverb concert" with Les Claypool and Trey Anastasio.
Queensryche - Live EvolutionQueensryche - Live Evolution
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Scott Rockenfield should be much more famous as a drummer. One of the best to come out of the 80s. I like the older stuff best but he's an even better drummer today.
Live in Munich 1977Live in Munich 1977
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Cozy Powell started early with Jeff beck and later was ALL OVER the best of the late 70s & 80 heavy metal. Played with just about everyone. This is the best visual record of his playing.
Frank Zappa: Dub Room SpecialFrank Zappa: Dub Room Special
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Both of the drummers on this DVD are excellent. Chester Thompson from 1974 and Chad Wakerman from 1981. Both have other DVDs including instructional.
Genesis - The Way We Walk (Live in Concert)Genesis - The Way We Walk (Live in Concert)
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Many people today have forgotten how good a drummer Phil Collins was (is). Watch the "Firth of a Fifth" section of "Old Medley" to refresh your memory. Also features Phil's "Back-up" in fine form...Chester!!
Marillion: Live From LoreleyMarillion: Live From Loreley
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Another less known drummer who is up there with the best. Ian Mosley!!
Emerson Lake & Palmer - Live at the Royal Albert HallEmerson Lake & Palmer - Live at the Royal Albert Hall
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One of the original generation of drummers to become stars - Carl Palmer!!
Glass MenagerieGlass Menagerie
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Another early innovator, a real drummer’s drummer. Really stood out with John McLaughlin's Mahavishna Orchestra too. Footage of that influential band is out there on the Internet.
The Who - The Kids Are Alright (Special Edition)The Who - The Kids Are Alright (Special Edition)
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Keith Moon is absolutely ESSENTIAL!! One of the 1st to use double bass drums and a big kit. "The Kids Are Alright" has classic footage of the "Madman of the drumkit""
Rush - R30 - 30th Anniversary Deluxe EditionRush - R30 - 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition
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Of course I have to put Neil Peart on here. See this to watch him in action today as well as clasic videos from the late 70s. I LOVE "La Villa Strangiato" !
Led ZeppelinLed Zeppelin
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And yes, Bonham's here too. How could I ignore such a POWERFUL drummer!! And you actually get to see him sing in "Bron yr Aur Stomp!!!
Strange New FleshStrange New Flesh by Colosseum II
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Never seen video but I have to make an exception on the list for the greatest unknown/forgotten drummer of them all - Jon Hiseman. "Winds" shows why!!