Mike Portnoy reveals list
Drummer Mike Portnoy shared on his official Facebook page the first half of the list of the 50 best drummers, from the new edition of Modern Drummer magazine (March 2014). Check out the top 25 below:
1. Buddy Rich (RIP)
2. John Bonham (RIP)
3. Neil Peart
4. Tony Williams (RIP)
5. Elvin Jones (RIP)
6. Steve Gadd
7. Vinnie Colauita
8. Keith Moon (RIP)
9. Ringo Starr
10. Gene Krupa (RIP)
11. Mike Portnoy
12. Stewart Copeland
13. Max Roach (RIP)
14. Jeff Porcaro (RIP)
15. Billy Cobham
16. Papa Jo Jones (RIP)
17. Bill Bruford
18. Roy Haynes
19. Philly Joe Jones (RIP)
20. Art Blakey (RIP)
21. Phil Collins
22. Dave Weckl
23. Ginger Baker
24. Terry Bozzio
25. Bernard Purdie
In his Facebook post, Portnoy commented: “It’s an honor to be recognized alongside so many of my heroes, and I’m truly grateful for the incredible mention. And it’s not just about technique. Lists like these take into account the influence these drummers have had on young people and students of drumming. And for me, this is the greatest recognition possible .
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