Alright, let’s talk about the “Rolling Stone 100 Greatest Drummers” list. I started this whole thing by just wanting to know more about great drummers. So, I did what anyone would do – I googled “greatest drummers” and stumbled upon this Rolling Stone list. I mean, it seemed like a good starting point, right?
I opened up the list and immediately saw the name John Bonham at the top. I knew the name, obviously, Led Zeppelin, but I hadn’t really appreciated just how good he was. The description mentioned his bass drum triplets and heavy tom lead solos, which, to be honest, sounded pretty cool. So, I decided to dig a little deeper into him.
- First, I checked out his basic information. The guy lived from 1948 to 1980 – a short life, but he packed a lot in.
- Then I dove into what made him so special. Apparently, he was famous for his speed, power, and this crazy single-footed kick drumming thing. Plus, he had a really distinctive sound and a great feel for the groove.
I started listening to some Led Zeppelin tracks, specifically focusing on the drums. And wow, I could totally hear what they were talking about. The guy was a beast! I mean, the power and precision he played with were just insane. I spent a good chunk of time just listening and really trying to understand his techniques.
Then, I thought, “Okay, let’s see what others have to say.” I found this quote from an article about the Rolling Stone poll: “Last weekend we asked our readers to name the greatest drummers of all,” and guess who was at the top? Yep, John Bonham. And another one said, “Despite being hidden behind their skins of earth shattering power and most often centered in the back of the stage,” which I thought was a pretty cool way to describe drummers.
My Conclusion
After all this, I have to say, I totally get why John Bonham is considered one of the greatest, if not THE greatest, drummer of all time. I went from just casually looking at a list to really appreciating the artistry and skill of this guy. It was a fun little deep dive, and I learned a lot about drumming in the process. It also made me want to explore more drummers on the list, so maybe that’s my next project!
