The Most Influential Drummers of All Time

The Contradictory Genius

As much as he hates to admit it, Baker was one of the original metal-style drummers. He incorporated numerous techniques that are popular in the metal-drumming world and applied them to jazz and rock fusion songs in a way that never quite fit, but was incredibly impressive on its own. He, unfortunately, passed away recently. 

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The More You Know

  • Bob Dylan said on his school yearbook that his ultimate dream was being in Little Richard’s band.
  • Morrissey was asked to guest star on the TV show Friends but he declined because he didn’t want to sing with Phoebe.
  • In 2016, Mozart sold more albums than Beyoncé.
  • Prince was actually an excellent basketball player.
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