THE ALL-TIME GREATEST DRUMMERS. Today: #40-36. Continues: in 2 days.

Caffè Lattè presents the

ALL-TIME

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 GREATEST DRUMMERS

It’s hard to imagine any song with a driving beat without a drum kit powering the overall sound. This list pays tribute to the drummers whose work has had the greatest impact and influence on rock and pop music.

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TOPPER HEADON

The Clash drummer Topper Headon was described as “the human drum machine”. His playing was an integral part of the sound of the British punk group as it led the genre into novel directions. Sadly, his heroin addiction created tension within the band. Headon was dismissed from The Clash. His skill remains evident on tracks such as “Train In Vain (Stand By Me)”.

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LARS ULRICH

One of the co-founders of American group Metallica, Lars Ulrich has played an undeniable role in shaping speed/ thrash metal. His drumming talent is on show on tracks such as “Battery”.

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LEVON HELM

He was one of the pivotal members of The Band before going solo. Levon Helm’s mastery on the drums can be enjoyed on Americana tracks such as “Up On Cripple Creek”.  

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ROGER HAWKINS

As one of the members of the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, Roger Hawkins played on many soul classics such as “Respect” (Aretha Franklin), “When A Man Loves A Woman” (Percy Sledge), “Mustang Sally” (Wilson Pickett) and “Tell Mama” (Etta James). He was also hired as a session drummer by artists as varied as Paul Simon, Linda Ronstadt, Bob Seger and Rod Stewart.

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STEVE GADD

One of the most influential session drummers, Steve Gadd has contributed his skills to recordings by Steely Dan, Eric Clapton, Simon & Garfunkel and B.B. King. He left his mark on the Paul Simon #1 hit “50 Ways To Leave Your Lover”.

 

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