7. Ringo Starr
When it comes to his drumming, Ringo has traditionally been the brunt of a lot of jokes, but in the end, his no-nonsense rock approach was the backbone of the greatest band that ever lived. As a left-handed drummer playing on a right-handed drum kit, Ringo frequently found ways to incorporate his own embellishments and distinctive style into the mix. “He was the guy who we all sought to play like in the studio,” Jim Keltner recalled of the late musician. A similar assessment of Ringo may be found in Dave Grohl, who refers to him as “the king of feel.” “He’s incredibly gentle,” Yoko Ono said about him. And he truly believed in the power of love and peace.”
7. Ringo Starr
6. Dave Grohl
Dave Grohl’s drumming style evolved during the Virginia punk movement of the 1980s, and he quickly gained a reputation as one of the most hard-hitting drummers in the world. He never took professional drum training and instead drew influence from musicians such as Neil Peart of the rock band Rush. In his words, “When I bought [a Rush record] when I was eight years old, it… changed the course of my life.” “I could hear the drums.” It inspired me to pursue a career as a drummer.” Kurt Cobain remarked that Grohl played “louder and harder than anyone I’ve ever met” during his audition for Nirvana and that this impressed him.
6. Dave Grohl