The Most Influential Drummers of All Time

Playin' for Jimi

In 1966, the Jimi Hendrix Experience needed a new drummer. Mitchell and Aynsley Dunbar flipped a coin, and Mitchell won the toss. Because of him, the Jimi Hendrix experience branched down an improvisational route. 

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The More You Know

  • Jimi Hendrix was kicked out of Little Richard’s band for stealing the spotlight and not wearing the uniform.
  • The Beatles were introduced to LSD by a dentist who secretly slipped it into their coffee.
  • Metallica is the only band to perform on all seven continents.
  • While on tour with Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Page dated a 14-year-old girl. Try getting away with that today.
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