Able Quote by Matt Cameron

Talking about music and talking about drums brings me back to my beginning and the simplicity, and the excitement about trying to play something…

— Patty Schemel

Playing drums is how I communicate. It's how I speak to people. That's my God-given gift.

— Joey Jordison

There is a basic language of music that I think is important for communicating with other musicians - just the kind of terminology that…

— Paul Gilbert

Not everybody likes or understands a drum solo, so I like to bring in effects and sounds to keep their interest.

— John Bonham

Obviously, I like the drums to be heard. I think they're important.

— Roger Taylor

We have big limitations by not having a drummer. It instantly informs a lot of our musical decisions when it comes to writing. What…

— Ted Dwane

The drumming helps a lot when I'm producing songs or writing songs. My knowledge of drums helps more in that aspect, (although) I don't…

— Bruno Mars

Every time you go in to make a record with the same group of musicians, the communication gets better and better. You've got that…

— Passenger

Most musicians, regardless of what culture they come from, can get together and agree on some stuff about music. As there is going to…

— Jerry Garcia

Well I had a musical background, but I still didn't know a lot about drums at the time.

— Caroline Corr

Anytime you strike the drums, you have to be aware that you're creating a musical event.

— Vinnie Colaiuta

A great drum record has to sound good; in fact, it should sound special. It should capture the richness and the actual tones of…

— Joey Jordison