The Most Influential Drummers of All Time

Starting Them Young

By the age of 15, Buddy Rich was one of the highest-paid drummers in the entire world. He stayed committed to his art as the industry began to change around him. He was just as versatile as a drummer as he was curious about the forward direction of music. 

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The More You Know

  • All members of Nirvana were kicked out from their own release party for starting a food fight.
  • When Pixie’s drummer David Lovering wasn’t drumming, he performed as a professional magician.
  • Lynyrd Skynyrd is named after a high school teacher, Leonard Skinner, who suspended students for having long hair.
  • 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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