Okay, so today I wanna talk about something I got into recently. You know how there’s always those lists ranking stuff? Well, I stumbled upon this one from Rolling Stone – their top 100 drummers of all time. I thought, “Why not dive deep into this?”
So, first off, I got the full list. I spent a good chunk of my afternoon just going through each name. It wasn’t just about who was ranked where, but I wanted to understand their styles, their bands, their big hits. You know, get a feel for their vibe.
I started making notes, jotting down stuff like, “Oh, this guy was the heartbeat of his band,” or “Her solo on this track was insane!” It was kinda messy, my notebook was filled with all these scribbled notes and arrows pointing here and there. I even made a little table for myself. Columns for the drummer’s name, their band, their known-for songs, and my personal favorite – their unique drumming style.
Then came the fun part. I pulled up my favorite music streaming app and started listening. Oh man, some of these drummers! This one guy, John Bonham, he was like a powerhouse. They say he used all sorts of techniques, triplets on the bass drum and heavy tom lead solos. The energy he brought to Led Zeppelin was just crazy. That’s why I started with him, I had to experience that raw energy.
- John Bonham – Led Zeppelin – Triplets, heavy tom solos – Energetic, Powerful
I also noticed something cool, or maybe not so cool, depending on how you see it. There were only five women on the whole list! Five out of a hundred. Made me think about how male-dominated the drumming world is. I mean, there’s Meg White, she was pretty high up, but still, just five?
Diving Deeper into the Music
It wasn’t just about listening to their famous songs. I dug into their lesser-known tracks, live performances, even some interviews where they talked about their style. I wanted to really grasp what made each one of them tick. Like, what was their secret sauce?
And you know what I discovered? It wasn’t about who could play the fastest or the loudest. Rolling Stone said they valued “nuance and musicality.” That’s a fancy way of saying they looked for drummers who added something special to the music, not just noise.
I spent hours, no, days, doing this. My playlist was all over the place. One minute I’m headbanging to some rock anthem, the next I’m trying to catch the subtle rhythms of a jazz piece. My family thought I was going nuts, but I was in my own little world, totally absorbed.
By the end of it, I felt like I had a pretty good handle on these drummers. I even started rating them myself, based on what I liked. It was all just for fun, of course, but it made me feel more connected to the music.
So, yeah, that’s my story about diving into Rolling Stone’s top 100 drummers list. It was a wild ride, a real deep dive into the world of drumming. I learned a lot, and honestly, it made me appreciate music even more. It’s not just about the melody or the lyrics, it’s about every beat, every rhythm, every little nuance that these drummers bring to the table.
