The Most Influential Drummers of All Time

Kevin Kaine (Knocked Loose)

Drummer for the American hardcore (metalcore crossover? Tone and genre are weird) band; Knocked Loose. Kaine plays to the strengths of the rest of the musicians, he’s one of those “perfect fit” drummers. Never too much, never ever too little, and just as wild as he needs to be when the time comes. 

Ryan Leger (Every Time I Die)

The rhythm behind southern metalcore outfit (from Buffalo, NY, weirdly) Every Time I Die. Leger plays blues-inspired extreme metal style drumming, which is something that probably doesn’t exist anywhere else. Other similar bands that follow this model are '68, The Chariot, and Norma Jean. 

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The More You Know

  • Mick Jagger is a skilled ballet dancer, and he has been taking lessons for years.
  • Jimi Hendrix was kicked out of Little Richard’s band for stealing the spotlight and not wearing the uniform.
  • Elvis recorded over 600 songs and he didn’t a single one of them.
  • Travis Barker told CBS Local that his first ever hero was Animal from The Muppets, crediting the character as his inspiration to pursue drumming.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.