Drummers Quote by John Dolmayan

John Bonham, probably the greatest drummer ever - all of us wanted to play drums like him.

— Vinnie Paul

John was the greatest drummer in the world. I knew this because he told me so.

— Robert Plant

I don't think there's such a thing as a 'best' drummer.

— Mike Portnoy

I remember John walking on and starting to play, and my mouth sort of dropped open in disbelief at the power of the playing…

— Cozy Powell

The most inspiring drummer for me is Stewart Copeland from The Police. The Police are the first band I can remember really liking, and…

— Panda Bear

Ringo is incredible. He's the greatest. Simon Kirke is great as well, so is Ian Paice. All of these British drummers from the '60s…

— Phil Rudd

Every drummer that had a name, had a name because of his individual playing. He didn't sound like anybody else, So everybody that I…

— Buddy Rich

John Bonham was probably the most influential in terms of playing style and timing.

— Tommy Lee

Ringo is a phenomenal drummer, one of the greatest of all time. He took perfectly crafted songs and did exactly what they needed, but…

— John Dolmayan

Every drummer I've ever spoken to or read an interview with - my dad is always in their top three. I'm honored to share…

— Jason Bonham

When I listened to Elvin Jones, man, for the first time I heard a drummer that had all the technique plus emotion, passion, feel,…

— Butch Trucks

Keith Moon was amazing as a drummer, but he was also a nut, and it reflected in his drumming. And the great thing about…

— Joey Jordison