The Most Influential Drummers of All Time

Janet Weiss (Sleater-Kinney)

A seriously powerful and catchy drummer, Janet Weiss was the third person added to the legendary alt-rock group Sleater-Kinney. Fronted by Corin Tucker and Carrie Brownstein, Janet Weiss led the band in rhythm, lending an ample platform for the leads, but remaining as aggressive as possible without sounding overzealous. Weiss has been active in Bright Eyes, the Shins, the Jicks, and many more groups. Weiss also works as a drum teacher for young women.

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The More You Know

  • Led Zeppelin came up with the title “Black Dog” after a gigantic, black labrador walked into their studio.
  • “A Boy Named Sue” wasn’t written by Johnny Cash. Shel Silverstein wrote it.
  • Elvis Presley exchanged his truck for $1 to a man he generously gave a ride to; a truck for a buck.
  • Aerosmith’s “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” was originally written for Celine Dion.
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