The Greatest Drummers of All Time

Earl Hudson (Bad Brains)

The ferocious, Earth-shaking drummer from the D.C. hardcore band Bad Brains started as a jazz drummer. He switched from traditional to matched grip and started playing at light-speed. Hudson played like a man possessed, and solidified himself as the prime example for the east coast hardcore drumming technique. If any of this terminology sounds foreign, listen to Bad Brains’ 1982 S/T album and you’ll understand.

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The More You Know

  • Most department stores tend to play slower music, in order to slow down customers and keep them shopping longer. The opposite is true for restaurants.
  • Travis Barker told CBS Local that his first ever hero was Animal from The Muppets, crediting the character as his inspiration to pursue drumming.
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  • Prince was actually an excellent basketball player.
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