The Most Influential Drummers of All Time

Meg White (The White Stripes)

Hilariously considered one of the “worst” or “most untrained” drummers in modern rock history, Meg White is actually doing something nobody else is. Her lack of formal training has lent so much flavor to the White Stripes’ jangly, DIY blues-rock sound. Without Meg White, there likely wouldn't be massive modern popularity in "easycore" style music.

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The More You Know

  • Stevie Ray Vaughan was the guitarist on David Bowie‘s Let’s Dance album
  • Creedence Clearwater Revival has the most No. 2 Billboard hits—without ever hitting No. 1.
  • Offspring’s guitarist Noodles was a school janitor who entered the band because he was old enough to buy alcohol.
  • Michael Jackson and Freddie Mercury supposedly had a falling out because Michael brought his pet llama to the recording studio.
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