{"id":50198,"date":"2026-01-30T16:56:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T16:56:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/?p=50198"},"modified":"2026-01-30T16:56:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T16:56:20","slug":"songs-with-the-best-drum-parts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/songs-with-the-best-drum-parts\/","title":{"rendered":"The 21 Songs with the Best Drum Parts"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/songs-with-the-best-drum-parts\/#In_a_hurry\" >In a hurry?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/songs-with-the-best-drum-parts\/#The_songs_with_the_best_drum_parts\" >The songs with the best drum parts\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/songs-with-the-best-drum-parts\/#_1_%E2%80%9CCome_Together%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_The_Beatles\" >\u00a01. &#8220;Come Together&#8221; &#8211; The Beatles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/songs-with-the-best-drum-parts\/#2_%E2%80%9CWe_Will_Rock_You%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_Queen\" >2. &#8220;We Will Rock You&#8221; &#8211; Queen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/songs-with-the-best-drum-parts\/#3_%E2%80%9CRosanna%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_Toto\" >3. &#8220;Rosanna&#8221; &#8211; Toto \u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/songs-with-the-best-drum-parts\/#4_%E2%80%9CIn_the_Air_Tonight%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_Phil_Collins\" >4. &#8220;In the Air Tonight&#8221; &#8211; Phil Collins\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/songs-with-the-best-drum-parts\/#5_%E2%80%9CWhen_the_Levee_Breaks%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_Led_Zeppelin\" >5. &#8220;When the Levee Breaks&#8221; &#8211; Led Zeppelin\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/songs-with-the-best-drum-parts\/#6_%E2%80%9CWipe_Out%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_The_Surfaris\" >6. &#8220;Wipe Out&#8221; &#8211; The Surfaris<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/songs-with-the-best-drum-parts\/#7_%E2%80%9C50_Ways_to_Leave_Your_Lover%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_Paul_Simon\" >7. &#8220;50 Ways to Leave Your Lover&#8221; &#8211; Paul Simon\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/songs-with-the-best-drum-parts\/#8_%E2%80%9CMessage_in_a_Bottle%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_The_Police\" >8. &#8220;Message in a Bottle&#8221; &#8211; The Police\u00a0 \u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/songs-with-the-best-drum-parts\/#9_%E2%80%9CFool_in_the_Rain%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_Led_Zeppelin\" >9. &#8220;Fool in the Rain&#8221; &#8211; Led Zeppelin\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/songs-with-the-best-drum-parts\/#10_%E2%80%9CBack_in_Black%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_ACDC\" >10. &#8220;Back in Black&#8221; &#8211; AC\/DC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/songs-with-the-best-drum-parts\/#11_%E2%80%9CHot_for_the_Teacher%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_Van_Halen\" >11. &#8220;Hot for the Teacher&#8221; &#8211; Van Halen\u00a0 \u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/songs-with-the-best-drum-parts\/#12_%E2%80%9CTom_Sawyer%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_Rush\" >12. &#8220;Tom Sawyer&#8221; &#8211; Rush \u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/songs-with-the-best-drum-parts\/#13_%E2%80%9CFunky_Drummer%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_James_Brown\" >13. &#8220;Funky Drummer&#8221; &#8211; James Brown<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/songs-with-the-best-drum-parts\/#14_%E2%80%9CSunday_Bloody_Sunday%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_U2\" >14. &#8220;Sunday Bloody Sunday&#8221; &#8211; U2 \u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/songs-with-the-best-drum-parts\/#15_%E2%80%9CSuperstition%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_Stevie_Wonder\" >15. &#8220;Superstition&#8221; &#8211; Stevie Wonder\u00a0 \u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/songs-with-the-best-drum-parts\/#16_%E2%80%9CSong_for_the_Dead%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_Queens_of_the_Stone_Age\" >16. &#8220;Song for the Dead&#8221; &#8211; Queens of the Stone Age<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/songs-with-the-best-drum-parts\/#17_%E2%80%9CGo_Your_Own_Way%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_Fleetwood_Mac\" >17. &#8220;Go Your Own Way&#8221; &#8211; Fleetwood Mac \u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/songs-with-the-best-drum-parts\/#18_%E2%80%9CToad%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_Cream\" >18. &#8220;Toad&#8221; &#8211; Cream \u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/songs-with-the-best-drum-parts\/#19_%E2%80%9COne%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_Metallica\" >19. &#8220;One&#8221; &#8211; Metallica<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/songs-with-the-best-drum-parts\/#20_%E2%80%9CAmerican_Idiot%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_Green_Day\" >20. &#8220;American Idiot&#8221; &#8211; Green Day\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/songs-with-the-best-drum-parts\/#21_%E2%80%9CKilling_in_the_Name%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_Rage_Against_the_Machine\" >21. &#8220;Killing in the Name&#8221; &#8211; Rage Against the Machine \u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/songs-with-the-best-drum-parts\/#FAQs\" >FAQs\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/songs-with-the-best-drum-parts\/#What_song_has_the_best_drumming\" >What song has the best drumming?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/songs-with-the-best-drum-parts\/#What_is_the_hardest_drum_song_ever\" >What is the hardest drum song ever?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/songs-with-the-best-drum-parts\/#What_is_the_most_recognisable_drum_beat\" >What is the most recognisable drum beat?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/songs-with-the-best-drum-parts\/#Final_thoughts\" >Final thoughts \u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Intro&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are so many much-loved songs out there with outstanding <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/drum-kits.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">drum<\/a><\/strong> parts. Sometimes it&#8217;s the instrument that immediately grabs your attention, other times you don&#8217;t realise what magic the percussive element is until the second or third listen. Overall, though, the <strong>best drum tracks<\/strong> are those that bring the energy, tension, and groove. They drive the rhythm and serve the music well, but some stand out more than others&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In this article,\u00a0we\u2019re\u00a0breaking down our favourite\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">songs with the best drums.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0These 21 tracks each feature a moment where the drums do more than just keep time.\u00a0We\u2019ll\u00a0cover a mix of genres and eras, highlighting what makes each part special. Whether\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0tight precision or sheer power,\u00a0there\u2019s\u00a0a lot to take away.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/07\/Secondhand-drums.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Secondhand drums&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Secondhand-drums&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/secondhand\/drums?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=banner&#038;utm_campaign=secondhand_drums&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Secondhand Drums Banner&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; global_module=&#8221;41660&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;In a hurry?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#f08000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_a_hurry\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">In a hurry?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">Here are our top three:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;Come Together&#8221; &#8211; The Beatles<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;We Will Rock You&#8221; &#8211; Queen<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;Rosanna&#8221; &#8211; Toto<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;The songs with the best drum parts\u00a0&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#f08000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_songs_with_the_best_drum_parts\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">The songs with the best drum parts<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_1_%E2%80%9CCome_Together%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_The_Beatles\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a01. &#8220;Come Together&#8221; &#8211; The Beatles<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We probably all have a different take on what makes a drum part the \u201cbest,\u201d but recognisability and influence are a strong starting point. Ringo Starr\u2019s part in \u201cCome Together\u201d covers all three. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s\u00a0not flashy or fast, but the left-hand-led tom groove has become iconic. He matches the vocal line with the bass drum, plays the hi-hats like a bassline, and adds just enough tom work to make the part sing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The verses are kept simple with floor tom and kick, but it\u2019s how Ringo plays it that makes it unforgettable. His creative choices are a big part of why the Beatles\u2019 rhythm section remains so distinctive.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/45cYwDMibGo?si=_4Fc2s2QRrTpXaxu\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_%E2%80%9CWe_Will_Rock_You%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_Queen\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">2. &#8220;We Will Rock You&#8221; &#8211; Queen<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sticking with recognisability, few drum parts are as instantly recognisable as the stomp stomp clap of \u201cWe Will Rock You.\u201d Roger Taylor\u2019s simple floor tom and snare groove is the heartbeat of the track and the only instrumental feature for most of the song.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s a masterclass in minimalism. Played in 4\/4 time, the eighth-note stomps followed by a single clap (or snare hit) is something we&#8217;ve all joined in with, which was entirely the point. This rhythm wasn\u2019t just for drummers; it was written for the crowd.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In fact,\u00a0I\u2019d\u00a0even call this\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0drum song.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0built entirely around the drum part, and\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0probably the\u00a0only track most people recognise\u00a0first and foremost\u00a0for its groove before lyrics or melody even come into it.\u00a0There\u2019s\u00a0no flashiness here, just a rhythm that does exactly what it needs to.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0a brilliant entry point for beginners and a timeless example of how feel can trump complexity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_%E2%80%9CRosanna%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_Toto\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">3. &#8220;Rosanna&#8221; &#8211; Toto <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If\u00a0there\u2019s\u00a0one groove that continues to challenge and inspire drummers,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0the \u201cRosanna\u201d shuffle. Played by Jeff Porcaro, this half-time shuffle is famously tricky, combining a triplet feel with ghost notes and a heavy backbeat that demands finesse and control.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can hear the influence of Bernard Purdie\u2019s shuffle in the feel, but Porcaro made it his own. The hi-hat work is delicate yet precise, while the snare\u2019s ghost notes add depth without ever dominating the mix.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_%E2%80%9CIn_the_Air_Tonight%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_Phil_Collins\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">4. &#8220;In the Air Tonight&#8221; &#8211; Phil Collins\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This might be a controversial take, but I think the fill in \u201cIn the Air Tonight\u201d is the greatest drum fill of all time.\u00a0There\u2019s\u00a0just nothing else quite like it, and really, is there a more recognisable fill? I\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0think so.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In this song, Phil Collins holds off on any live drums for over three minutes, letting tension build through synths and vocals alone. Then, that fill lands. It\u2019s simple and powerful, and it locks into a steady kick snare groove that carries the track to the end.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s\u00a0not a drum-heavy song, but that creative decision to hold back makes the moment hit even harder.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0a defining moment in drum history.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PEWP9nbqG9Q?si=IwaOq25Wz3mSh4gW\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_%E2%80%9CWhen_the_Levee_Breaks%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_Led_Zeppelin\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">5. &#8220;When the Levee Breaks&#8221; &#8211; Led Zeppelin\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can\u2019t talk about great drum parts without bringing up <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/john-bonham-drum-sets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">John Bonham<\/a><\/strong>. His playing on \u201cWhen the Levee Breaks\u201d is a landmark moment in rock drumming: heavy, spacious and unmistakably powerful. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The groove is slow and swampy, but the tone is what really grabs you. Bonham\u2019s kit was recorded in a stairwell at Headley Grange using just two ribbon mics, creating that cavernous, echo-laden sound.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s one of the most iconic drum recordings ever captured. And it&#8217;s not even complicated. It&#8217;s restrained and flawless.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_%E2%80%9CWipe_Out%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_The_Surfaris\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">6. &#8220;Wipe Out&#8221; &#8211; The Surfaris<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If there\u2019s one word to describe \u201cWipe Out,\u201d it\u2019s &#8220;frantic&#8221;, in the best way possible. The track is carried by Ron Wilson\u2019s tom-led groove, with fast-paced 16th-note rolls and crisp accents that create a relentless and driving energy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Each solo section moves between a tom pattern and a crash-led groove, keeping the momentum high without ever sounding repetitive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wilson drew from high school marching cadences to create something that felt structured yet wild. For many drummers, this was the first solo-driven song they heard, and even today, it\u00a0remains\u00a0a rite of passage.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_%E2%80%9C50_Ways_to_Leave_Your_Lover%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_Paul_Simon\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">7. &#8220;50 Ways to Leave Your Lover&#8221; &#8211; Paul Simon\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are plenty of standout Steve Gadd moments, but for me and many others, \u201c50 Ways to Leave Your Lover\u201d is his best. The intro groove is simply unforgettable, subtle, precise, and completely unique.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It has a linear, almost militaristic feel, but without a traditional backbeat. The foot-closed hi-hat clicks and ghosted snare touches require an incredible amount of control and musicality.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Amazingly, the verse groove came out of a quick jam between takes in the studio. Gadd came up with one of the most iconic drum parts of all time through an off-the-cuff idea.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If &#8220;We Will Rock You&#8221; is a masterclass in minimalism, this is one in dynamics and space. For drummers, this is one of those parts you remember forever.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ou70vvjE8k4?si=lqrGyPfWbW8VOcVs\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_%E2%80%9CMessage_in_a_Bottle%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_The_Police\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">8. &#8220;Message in a Bottle&#8221; &#8211; The Police\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I\u2019ve\u00a0always been a huge fan of The Police, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/stewart-copeland-the-police-drummer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stewart Copeland<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0remains\u00a0one of my favourite drummers. Of all his standout parts, \u201cMessage in a Bottle\u201d is the one I keep coming back to.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s\u00a0full of his trademarks: sharp hi-hat patterns, punchy flams, and tom grooves that blend punk and reggae with total confidence. He recorded this using a\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Drums-and-Percussion\/Tama-Imperialstar-22-6pc-Drum-Kit-Hairline-Blue\/5BJ8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tama\u00a0Imperialstar\u00a0kit<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and a Pearl Jupiter snare, but the closest sound today comes from his own\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Drums-and-Percussion\/Tama-Stewart-Copeland-Signature-14-x-5-Snare-Drum\/TE0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">TAMA Stewart Copeland Signature Snare<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Fans of his will love it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">More recently,\u00a0he\u2019s\u00a0actually\u00a0said\u00a0that\u00a0he\u00a0might have overplayed the outro, but I think\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0spot on. The drums carry the energy of the track, and honestly,\u00a0I\u2019d\u00a0happily listen to just them.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_%E2%80%9CFool_in_the_Rain%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_Led_Zeppelin\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">9. &#8220;Fool in the Rain&#8221; &#8211; <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Led Zeppelin\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I know\u00a0we\u2019ve\u00a0already included a Zeppelin track, but \u201cFool in the Rain\u201d deserves its place. It has inspired a generation of shuffles, including the \u201cRosanna\u201d groove, and shows just how versatile John Bonham really was.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The swung feel, accented shuffle and ghosted hi-hat strokes are textbook Bonham. But the real surprise is the bridge. Out of nowhere, he shifts into a samba groove, complete with intricate footwork and Latin-style phrasing on the snare and ride.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Then, just as smoothly, he moves back into the shuffle.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0one of the most musical transitions you will ever hear. For me, this is peak Zeppelin, a drummer\u2019s dream\u00a0track\u00a0and\u00a0hands down\u00a0my favourite of theirs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_%E2%80%9CBack_in_Black%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_ACDC\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">10. &#8220;Back in Black&#8221;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\"> &#8211; AC\/DC<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u00a0might be one of the easiest songs to play, but\u00a0that\u2019s\u00a0exactly what makes it so brilliant. \u201cBack in Black\u201d is the benchmark for beginners, built around a no-nonsense 4\/4 groove that just works.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Phil Rudd keeps things simple, with a punchy kick, solid snare and minimal fills that follow the melody. His job was not to show off; it was to support the band, especially Angus, and he nailed it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This groove proves that you do not need complexity to sound great. Anything more would have taken away from the track\u2019s energy. Rudd\u2019s feel is the heartbeat of \u201cBack in Black,\u201d and that is what makes it great.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pAgnJDJN4VA?si=ghUb49Zmprh3O4bo\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_%E2%80%9CHot_for_the_Teacher%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_Van_Halen\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">11. &#8220;Hot for the Teacher&#8221; &#8211; Van Halen\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cHot for Teacher\u201d is one of those songs that proves just how crucial the drums are to a track\u2019s identity. Alex Van Halen\u2019s intro is jaw-dropping, with a high-speed, four-on-the-floor bass drum shuffle layered with Simmons pads to mimic a roaring engine.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The opening groove features syncopated\u00a0hertas\u00a0and 260 bpm sixteenth-note tom runs that sound like a machine powering into gear. The studio version\u00a0likely involved\u00a0overdubs, but the feel\u00a0remains\u00a0relentless and precise.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Every element is challenging, not just the drums. It feels like Alex and Eddie were pushing each other to the limit. That explosive energy makes\u00a0this a\u00a0landmark drum track, technically demanding, full of character,\u00a0and still setting standards decades later.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_%E2%80%9CTom_Sawyer%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_Rush\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">12. &#8220;Tom Sawyer&#8221; &#8211; Rush <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rush has always delivered music that makes you listen closely, and \u201cTom Sawyer\u201d is no exception. Neil Peart\u2019s drumming here teams precision with complexity. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There is so much going on,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0hard to believe\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0one player. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From the tight, spaced-out intro to the middle section in 7, and even a brief jump into 13\/16, every moment demands focus and accuracy. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">And then there&#8217;s that fill, the one that seals the deal for most drummers. Hit it even slightly out of time, and everyone notices. For me, this track proves why Peart is considered one of the best to ever sit behind a kit.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_%E2%80%9CFunky_Drummer%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_James_Brown\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">13. &#8220;Funky Drummer&#8221; &#8211; James Brown<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Clyde Stubblefield\u2019s performance on \u201cFunky Drummer\u201d is one of the most influential in music history. His right hand keeps a flowing hi-hat line going for over nine minutes at 101 bpm, with flawless control and feel.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The famous breakbeat, improvised mid-session in 1969, has since become one of the most sampled drum grooves ever recorded. And rightly so. Stubblefield\u2019s syncopated kick patterns, ghost notes, and jazzy snare work turn a short fill into a groove that has carried generations of drummers and producers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s funk drumming at its purest.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QXw6YZltKJk?si=Y8oa4XeswL2jSrID\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_%E2%80%9CSunday_Bloody_Sunday%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_U2\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">14. &#8220;Sunday Bloody Sunday&#8221; &#8211; U2 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We often take \u201cSunday Bloody Sunday\u201d for granted now, but think back to the first time you heard that drum intro.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0unforgettable. Larry Mullen Jr. sets the tone with a militaristic snare march, recorded with natural stairwell reverb to give it power and space.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That 16th-note snare rhythm is tight and absolutely central to the track. Combined with a steady kick and that haunting electric violin, the drums deliver the song\u2019s emotional weight.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It might not be technically extreme, but\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0a perfect example of drums telling a story. Mullen created something raw and human, supporting the message with conviction and restraint.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_%E2%80%9CSuperstition%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_Stevie_Wonder\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">15. &#8220;Superstition&#8221; &#8211; Stevie Wonder\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Like many people, \u201cSuperstition\u201d was my first proper introduction to Stevie Wonder, and I still think I could recognise the song just from that snare tone. While Stevie is credited with the drumming on the final track, the groove itself came from Jeff Beck, who was jamming on Cozy Powell\u2019s kit when inspiration struck.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The groove is all about feel. A swinging hi-hat, tight ghost notes, and a fat snare sound create that unmistakable funk shuffle. There is barely any room ambience, just close, punchy tones that hold everything together.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wonder\u2019s playing is not mechanical. It flows with the music, giving the drums a melodic voice. This track proves how groove and simplicity can completely define a song.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_%E2%80%9CSong_for_the_Dead%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_Queens_of_the_Stone_Age\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">16. &#8220;Song for the Dead&#8221; &#8211; <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">Queens of the Stone Age<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you&#8217;re not familiar with \u201cSong for the Dead,\u201d you&#8217;re missing out. With Dave Grohl behind the kit, the drums are front and centre: aggressive and relentless.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It opens with a chaotic solo, full of tightly controlled triplets and single strokes, moving smoothly between toms and snare while the kick anchors every phrase. The outro is just as intense, demanding real stamina with a\u00a0216 bpm\u00a0roll that never lets up.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Grohl\u2019s sound here is deep and punchy. He uses his go-to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Drums-and-Percussion\/Zildjian-A-Cymbal-Set-with-Free-18-Medium-Thin-Crash\/11S9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Zildjian A cymbals<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and\u00a0larger, deep\u00a0shells, which\u00a0gives\u00a0this song\u00a0that recognisable bite.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0all energy and instinct, not showy, just pure force. A modern drumming classic that is as fun to play as it is to hear.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dOsmG-sufNc?si=BZIO78qgusv8cQly\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_%E2%80%9CGo_Your_Own_Way%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_Fleetwood_Mac\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">17. &#8220;Go Your Own Way&#8221; &#8211; Fleetwood Mac <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mick Fleetwood might not always top the list of flashy drummers, but he should be in any conversation about greats. His performance on \u201cGo Your Own Way&#8221; is iconic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fleetwood drives the verses with tom-heavy patterns and distinctive flams, creating urgency that builds perfectly into a more\u00a0stripped-back, steady groove for the chorus. He rarely repeats a fill but always stays locked into the beat.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s that sense of control and emotion that defines his playing. Every accent and pause is deliberate. The drums don&#8217;t just support the track; they make it. Fleetwood\u2019s instinctive and idiosyncratic style holds everything together with power and precision.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_%E2%80%9CToad%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_Cream\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">18. &#8220;Toad&#8221; &#8211; Cream <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You cannot write a list of the best drum songs without including Ginger Baker and \u201cToad.\u201d This song is\u00a0essentially a\u00a0love letter to the drum solo and to Baker\u2019s genius. While Cream had a solid catalogue of blues rock anthems, \u201cToad\u201d was something else.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s practically a five-minute drum solo with a bit of guitar sprinkled in. And if you&#8217;ve heard the live versions, like the 13-minute one from Royal Albert Hall, you know Baker took it even further.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s raw, tribal and explosive, blending African rhythms, jazz licks, and rock attitude into something untouchable. The use of double kick drums and tom-heavy phrasing was ahead of its time. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cToad\u201d didn&#8217;t just feature drums. It was drums.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_%E2%80%9COne%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_Metallica\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">19. &#8220;One&#8221; &#8211; Metallica<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Metallica\u2019s \u201cOne\u201d is iconic for many reasons, but Lars Ulrich\u2019s drumming is what really drives the emotional arc of the track. It starts off slow and methodical, mirroring the despair in the lyrics, before building to an all-out assault of double kick chaos.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The drumming perfectly matches the story of a soldier trapped in his body, progressing from quiet to violent and relentless. Ulrich\u2019s use of double kick sextuplets, tom accents, and machine gun snare fills helped define metal drumming in the late 1980s.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">He might not be the most technical player out there, but Lars nailed the feel, and \u201cOne\u201d proves just how musical and powerful great drumming can be. The double bass section is now one of the most recognisable in metal history.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ngnNmyfB04M?si=-XwwVD3y49TNelqp\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_%E2%80%9CAmerican_Idiot%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_Green_Day\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">20. &#8220;American Idiot&#8221; &#8211; Green Day<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Green Day have led the punk scene for decades, and \u201cAmerican Idiot\u201d is\u00a0probably their\u00a0most recognisable song.\u00a0Let&#8217;s\u00a0be honest,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0Tr\u00e9\u00a0Cool\u2019s drumming that carries it. His right hand is relentless, fast,\u00a0tight\u00a0and driving the song forward with a slushy\u00a0eighth-note\u00a0hi-hat groove and syncopated bass drum patterns.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The tom breaks after each chorus,\u00a0and the bridge\u00a0is\u00a0especially memorable. You can hear them in isolation and\u00a0immediately\u00a0know the song.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0a high-energy, no-fluff performance that still manages clever dynamics. Cool avoids flashy fills in favour of raw punk power. His drums blend chaos with control and perfectly support the band\u2019s message.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0modern punk rock drumming at its finest.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21_%E2%80%9CKilling_in_the_Name%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_Rage_Against_the_Machine\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">21. &#8220;Killing in the Name&#8221; &#8211; Rage Against the Machine <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This track takes me right back to college jam sessions.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0not the most technical drum song, but\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0undeniably iconic. Brad Wilk\u2019s funky yet brutal groove builds tension before exploding into a thrashy bridge. His ability to drop from a booming beat into a minimal hi-hat groove is masterful.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That push-pull dynamic, playing slightly behind the beat, gives the track its heavy, thumping feel. The tom rolls and crashing fills during the breakdown fuel the song\u2019s raw rage. Wilk\u2019s style supports the song\u2019s political fire, written in response to the Rodney King beating.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Simple yet explosive, the drumming drives this protest anthem with precision and power, proving that drums do not need flash to be unforgettable.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;FAQs\u00a0&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#f08000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">FAQs<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_song_has_the_best_drumming\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">What song has the best drumming?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One of the most celebrated songs for drumming is \u201cIn the Air Tonight\u201d by Phil Collins, famed especially for its dramatic and powerful drum fill toward the end, which is widely cited as a legendary drumming moment. Other tracks often highlighted for top-tier drums include Toto\u2019s \u201cRosanna,\u201d Led Zeppelin\u2019s \u201cWhen the Levee Breaks,\u201d Rush\u2019s \u201cTom Sawyer\u201d,\u00a0and\u00a0Red Hot\u00a0Chilli\u00a0Peppers\u2019 \u201cGive It Away.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_hardest_drum_song_ever\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">What is the hardest drum song ever?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cTom Sawyer\u201d by Rush is frequently named among the hardest songs to play on drums due to its complex time signatures, rapid fills, and technical precision, making it a benchmark of drumming challenge. Other famously difficult drum parts include Meshuggah\u2019s \u201cBleed,\u201d Dream Theatre\u2019s \u201cThe Dance of Eternity\u201d, and Frank Zappa\u2019s \u201cThe Black Page No. 1.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_recognisable_drum_beat\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">What is the most recognisable drum beat?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The most instantly recognisable drum beat is arguably the stomp stomp clap pattern in \u201cWe Will Rock You\u201d by Queen, a rhythm so iconic that audiences around the world clap it live.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Final thoughts&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#f08000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_thoughts\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Final thoughts <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ultimately, the\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">songs with the best drums<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> are the ones that serve the song first and foremost. 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Sometimes it&#8217;s the instrument that immediately grabs your attention, other times you don&#8217;t realise what magic the percussive element is until the second or third listen. Overall, though, the best drum tracks are those that bring the energy, tension, and groove. They drive [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":62,"featured_media":50344,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are so many much-loved songs out there with outstanding drum parts. Sometimes it's the instrument that immediately grabs your attention, other times you don't realise what magic the percussive element is until the second or third listen. Overall, though, the <strong>best drum tracks<\/strong> are those that bring the energy, tension, and groove. They drive the rhythm and serve the music well, but some stand out more than others...<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In this article,\u00a0we\u2019re\u00a0breaking down our favourite\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">songs with the best drums.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0These 21 tracks each feature a moment where the drums do more than just keep time.\u00a0We\u2019ll\u00a0cover a mix of genres and eras, highlighting what makes each part special. Whether\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0tight precision or sheer power,\u00a0there\u2019s\u00a0a lot to take away.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">In a hurry?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":160,\"335559739\":80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Come Together\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We Will Rock You<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rosanna<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">The songs with the best drum parts<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":160,\"335559739\":80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a01. \"Come Together\" - The Beatles<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We probably all have a different take on what makes a drum part the \u201cbest,\u201d but recognisability and influence are a strong starting point. Ringo Starr\u2019s part in \u201cCome Together\u201d covers all three. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s\u00a0not flashy or fast, but the left-hand-led tom groove has become iconic. He matches the vocal line with the bass drum, plays the hi-hats like a bassline, and adds just enough tom work to make the part sing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The verses are kept simple with floor tom and kick, but it\u2019s how Ringo plays it that makes it unforgettable. His creative choices are a big part of why the Beatles\u2019 rhythm section remains so distinctive.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/45cYwDMibGo?si=_4Fc2s2QRrTpXaxu\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">2. \"We Will Rock You\" - Queen<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sticking with recognisability, few drum parts are as instantly recognisable as the stomp stomp clap of \u201cWe Will Rock You.\u201d Roger Taylor\u2019s simple floor tom and snare groove is the heartbeat of the track and the only instrumental feature for most of the song.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s a masterclass in minimalism. Played in 4\/4 time, the eighth-note stomps followed by a single clap (or snare hit) is something we've all joined in with, which was entirely the point. This rhythm wasn\u2019t just for drummers; it was written for the crowd.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In fact,\u00a0I\u2019d\u00a0even call this\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0drum song.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0built entirely around the drum part, and\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0probably the\u00a0only track most people recognise\u00a0first and foremost\u00a0for its groove before lyrics or melody even come into it.\u00a0There\u2019s\u00a0no flashiness here, just a rhythm that does exactly what it needs to.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0a brilliant entry point for beginners and a timeless example of how feel can trump complexity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">3. \"Rosanna\" - Toto <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If\u00a0there\u2019s\u00a0one groove that continues to challenge and inspire drummers,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0the \u201cRosanna\u201d shuffle. Played by Jeff Porcaro, this half-time shuffle is famously tricky, combining a triplet feel with ghost notes and a heavy backbeat that demands finesse and control.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can hear the influence of Bernard Purdie\u2019s shuffle in the feel, but Porcaro made it his own. The hi-hat work is delicate yet precise, while the snare\u2019s ghost notes add depth without ever dominating the mix.<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">4. \"In the Air Tonight\" - Phil Collins\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This might be a controversial take, but I think the fill in \u201cIn the Air Tonight\u201d is the greatest drum fill of all time.\u00a0There\u2019s\u00a0just nothing else quite like it, and really, is there a more recognisable fill? I\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0think so.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In this song, Phil Collins holds off on any live drums for over three minutes, letting tension build through synths and vocals alone. Then, that fill lands. It\u2019s simple and powerful, and it locks into a steady kick snare groove that carries the track to the end.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s\u00a0not a drum-heavy song, but that creative decision to hold back makes the moment hit even harder.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0a defining moment in drum history.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PEWP9nbqG9Q?si=IwaOq25Wz3mSh4gW\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">5. \"When the Levee Breaks\" - Led Zeppelin\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can\u2019t talk about great drum parts without bringing up <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/john-bonham-drum-sets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">John Bonham<\/a><\/strong>. His playing on \u201cWhen the Levee Breaks\u201d is a landmark moment in rock drumming: heavy, spacious and unmistakably powerful. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The groove is slow and swampy, but the tone is what really grabs you. Bonham\u2019s kit was recorded in a stairwell at Headley Grange using just two ribbon mics, creating that cavernous, echo-laden sound.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s one of the most iconic drum recordings ever captured. And it's not even complicated. It's restrained and flawless.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">6. \"Wipe Out\" - The Surfaris<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If there\u2019s one word to describe \u201cWipe Out,\u201d it\u2019s \"frantic\", in the best way possible. The track is carried by Ron Wilson\u2019s tom-led groove, with fast-paced 16th-note rolls and crisp accents that create a relentless and driving energy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Each solo section moves between a tom pattern and a crash-led groove, keeping the momentum high without ever sounding repetitive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wilson drew from high school marching cadences to create something that felt structured yet wild. For many drummers, this was the first solo-driven song they heard, and even today, it\u00a0remains\u00a0a rite of passage.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">7. \"50 Ways to Leave Your Lover\" - Paul Simon\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are plenty of standout Steve Gadd moments, but for me and many others, \u201c50 Ways to Leave Your Lover\u201d is his best. The intro groove is simply unforgettable, subtle, precise, and completely unique.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It has a linear, almost militaristic feel, but without a traditional backbeat. The foot-closed hi-hat clicks and ghosted snare touches require an incredible amount of control and musicality.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Amazingly, the verse groove came out of a quick jam between takes in the studio. Gadd came up with one of the most iconic drum parts of all time through an off-the-cuff idea.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If \"We Will Rock You\" is a masterclass in minimalism, this is one in dynamics and space. For drummers, this is one of those parts you remember forever.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ou70vvjE8k4?si=lqrGyPfWbW8VOcVs\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">8. \"Message in a Bottle\" - The Police\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I\u2019ve\u00a0always been a huge fan of The Police, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/stewart-copeland-the-police-drummer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stewart Copeland<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0remains\u00a0one of my favourite drummers. Of all his standout parts, \u201cMessage in a Bottle\u201d is the one I keep coming back to.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s\u00a0full of his trademarks: sharp hi-hat patterns, punchy flams, and tom grooves that blend punk and reggae with total confidence. He recorded this using a\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Drums-and-Percussion\/Tama-Imperialstar-22-6pc-Drum-Kit-Hairline-Blue\/5BJ8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tama\u00a0Imperialstar\u00a0kit<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and a Pearl Jupiter snare, but the closest sound today comes from his own\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Drums-and-Percussion\/Tama-Stewart-Copeland-Signature-14-x-5-Snare-Drum\/TE0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">TAMA Stewart Copeland Signature Snare<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Fans of his will love it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">More recently,\u00a0he\u2019s\u00a0actually\u00a0said\u00a0that\u00a0he\u00a0might have overplayed the outro, but I think\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0spot on. The drums carry the energy of the track, and honestly,\u00a0I\u2019d\u00a0happily listen to just them.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">9. \"Fool in the Rain\" - <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Led Zeppelin\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I know\u00a0we\u2019ve\u00a0already included a Zeppelin track, but \u201cFool in the Rain\u201d deserves its place. It has inspired a generation of shuffles, including the \u201cRosanna\u201d groove, and shows just how versatile John Bonham really was.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The swung feel, accented shuffle and ghosted hi-hat strokes are textbook Bonham. But the real surprise is the bridge. Out of nowhere, he shifts into a samba groove, complete with intricate footwork and Latin-style phrasing on the snare and ride.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Then, just as smoothly, he moves back into the shuffle.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0one of the most musical transitions you will ever hear. For me, this is peak Zeppelin, a drummer\u2019s dream\u00a0track\u00a0and\u00a0hands down\u00a0my favourite of theirs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">10. \"Back in Black\"<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\"> - AC\/DC<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u00a0might be one of the easiest songs to play, but\u00a0that\u2019s\u00a0exactly what makes it so brilliant. \u201cBack in Black\u201d is the benchmark for beginners, built around a no-nonsense 4\/4 groove that just works.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Phil Rudd keeps things simple, with a punchy kick, solid snare and minimal fills that follow the melody. His job was not to show off; it was to support the band, especially Angus, and he nailed it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This groove proves that you do not need complexity to sound great. Anything more would have taken away from the track\u2019s energy. Rudd\u2019s feel is the heartbeat of \u201cBack in Black,\u201d and that is what makes it great.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pAgnJDJN4VA?si=ghUb49Zmprh3O4bo\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">11. \"Hot for the Teacher\" - Van Halen\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cHot for Teacher\u201d is one of those songs that proves just how crucial the drums are to a track\u2019s identity. Alex Van Halen\u2019s intro is jaw-dropping, with a high-speed, four-on-the-floor bass drum shuffle layered with Simmons pads to mimic a roaring engine.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The opening groove features syncopated\u00a0hertas\u00a0and 260 bpm sixteenth-note tom runs that sound like a machine powering into gear. The studio version\u00a0likely involved\u00a0overdubs, but the feel\u00a0remains\u00a0relentless and precise.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Every element is challenging, not just the drums. It feels like Alex and Eddie were pushing each other to the limit. That explosive energy makes\u00a0this a\u00a0landmark drum track, technically demanding, full of character,\u00a0and still setting standards decades later.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">12. \"Tom Sawyer\" - Rush <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rush has always delivered music that makes you listen closely, and \u201cTom Sawyer\u201d is no exception. Neil Peart\u2019s drumming here teams precision with complexity. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There is so much going on,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0hard to believe\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0one player. <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From the tight, spaced-out intro to the middle section in 7, and even a brief jump into 13\/16, every moment demands focus and accuracy. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">And then there's that fill, the one that seals the deal for most drummers. Hit it even slightly out of time, and everyone notices. For me, this track proves why Peart is considered one of the best to ever sit behind a kit.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">13. \"Funky Drummer\" - James Brown<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Clyde Stubblefield\u2019s performance on \u201cFunky Drummer\u201d is one of the most influential in music history. His right hand keeps a flowing hi-hat line going for over nine minutes at 101 bpm, with flawless control and feel.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The famous breakbeat, improvised mid-session in 1969, has since become one of the most sampled drum grooves ever recorded. And rightly so. Stubblefield\u2019s syncopated kick patterns, ghost notes, and jazzy snare work turn a short fill into a groove that has carried generations of drummers and producers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s funk drumming at its purest.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QXw6YZltKJk?si=Y8oa4XeswL2jSrID\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">14. \"Sunday Bloody Sunday\" - U2 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We often take \u201cSunday Bloody Sunday\u201d for granted now, but think back to the first time you heard that drum intro.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0unforgettable. Larry Mullen Jr. sets the tone with a militaristic snare march, recorded with natural stairwell reverb to give it power and space.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That 16th-note snare rhythm is tight and absolutely central to the track. Combined with a steady kick and that haunting electric violin, the drums deliver the song\u2019s emotional weight.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It might not be technically extreme, but\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0a perfect example of drums telling a story. Mullen created something raw and human, supporting the message with conviction and restraint.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">15. \"Superstition\" - Stevie Wonder\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Like many people, \u201cSuperstition\u201d was my first proper introduction to Stevie Wonder, and I still think I could recognise the song just from that snare tone. While Stevie is credited with the drumming on the final track, the groove itself came from Jeff Beck, who was jamming on Cozy Powell\u2019s kit when inspiration struck.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The groove is all about feel. A swinging hi-hat, tight ghost notes, and a fat snare sound create that unmistakable funk shuffle. There is barely any room ambience, just close, punchy tones that hold everything together.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wonder\u2019s playing is not mechanical. It flows with the music, giving the drums a melodic voice. This track proves how groove and simplicity can completely define a song.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">16. \"Song for the Dead\" - <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">Queens of the Stone Age<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you're not familiar with \u201cSong for the Dead,\u201d you're missing out. With Dave Grohl behind the kit, the drums are front and centre: aggressive and relentless.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It opens with a chaotic solo, full of tightly controlled triplets and single strokes, moving smoothly between toms and snare while the kick anchors every phrase. The outro is just as intense, demanding real stamina with a\u00a0216 bpm\u00a0roll that never lets up.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Grohl\u2019s sound here is deep and punchy. He uses his go-to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Drums-and-Percussion\/Zildjian-A-Cymbal-Set-with-Free-18-Medium-Thin-Crash\/11S9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Zildjian A cymbals<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and\u00a0larger, deep\u00a0shells, which\u00a0gives\u00a0this song\u00a0that recognisable bite.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0all energy and instinct, not showy, just pure force. A modern drumming classic that is as fun to play as it is to hear.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dOsmG-sufNc?si=BZIO78qgusv8cQly\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">17. \"Go Your Own Way\" - Fleetwood Mac <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mick Fleetwood might not always top the list of flashy drummers, but he should be in any conversation about greats. His performance on \u201cGo Your Own Way\" is iconic.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fleetwood drives the verses with tom-heavy patterns and distinctive flams, creating urgency that builds perfectly into a more\u00a0stripped-back, steady groove for the chorus. He rarely repeats a fill but always stays locked into the beat.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s that sense of control and emotion that defines his playing. Every accent and pause is deliberate. The drums don't just support the track; they make it. Fleetwood\u2019s instinctive and idiosyncratic style holds everything together with power and precision.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">18. \"Toad\" - Cream <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You cannot write a list of the best drum songs without including Ginger Baker and \u201cToad.\u201d This song is\u00a0essentially a\u00a0love letter to the drum solo and to Baker\u2019s genius. While Cream had a solid catalogue of blues rock anthems, \u201cToad\u201d was something else.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s practically a five-minute drum solo with a bit of guitar sprinkled in. And if you've heard the live versions, like the 13-minute one from Royal Albert Hall, you know Baker took it even further.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s raw, tribal and explosive, blending African rhythms, jazz licks, and rock attitude into something untouchable. The use of double kick drums and tom-heavy phrasing was ahead of its time. <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cToad\u201d didn't just feature drums. It was drums.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">19. \"One\" - Metallica<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Metallica\u2019s \u201cOne\u201d is iconic for many reasons, but Lars Ulrich\u2019s drumming is what really drives the emotional arc of the track. It starts off slow and methodical, mirroring the despair in the lyrics, before building to an all-out assault of double kick chaos.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The drumming perfectly matches the story of a soldier trapped in his body, progressing from quiet to violent and relentless. Ulrich\u2019s use of double kick sextuplets, tom accents, and machine gun snare fills helped define metal drumming in the late 1980s.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">He might not be the most technical player out there, but Lars nailed the feel, and \u201cOne\u201d proves just how musical and powerful great drumming can be. The double bass section is now one of the most recognisable in metal history.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ngnNmyfB04M?si=-XwwVD3y49TNelqp\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>\u00a0<\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">20. \"American Idiot\" - Green Day<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Green Day have led the punk scene for decades, and \u201cAmerican Idiot\u201d is\u00a0probably their\u00a0most recognisable song.\u00a0Let's\u00a0be honest,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0Tr\u00e9\u00a0Cool\u2019s drumming that carries it. His right hand is relentless, fast,\u00a0tight\u00a0and driving the song forward with a slushy\u00a0eighth-note\u00a0hi-hat groove and syncopated bass drum patterns.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The tom breaks after each chorus,\u00a0and the bridge\u00a0is\u00a0especially memorable. You can hear them in isolation and\u00a0immediately\u00a0know the song.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0a high-energy, no-fluff performance that still manages clever dynamics. Cool avoids flashy fills in favour of raw punk power. His drums blend chaos with control and perfectly support the band\u2019s message.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0modern punk rock drumming at its finest.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">21. \"Killing in the Name\" - Rage Against the Machine <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This track takes me right back to college jam sessions.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0not the most technical drum song, but\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0undeniably iconic. Brad Wilk\u2019s funky yet brutal groove builds tension before exploding into a thrashy bridge. His ability to drop from a booming beat into a minimal hi-hat groove is masterful.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That push-pull dynamic, playing slightly behind the beat, gives the track its heavy, thumping feel. The tom rolls and crashing fills during the breakdown fuel the song\u2019s raw rage. Wilk\u2019s style supports the song\u2019s political fire, written in response to the Rodney King beating.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Simple yet explosive, the drumming drives this protest anthem with precision and power, proving that drums do not need flash to be unforgettable.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">FAQs<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":160,\"335559739\":80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">What song has the best drumming?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One of the most celebrated songs for drumming is \u201cIn the Air Tonight\u201d by Phil Collins, famed especially for its dramatic and powerful drum fill toward the end, which is widely cited as a legendary drumming moment. Other tracks often highlighted for top-tier drums include Toto\u2019s \u201cRosanna,\u201d Led Zeppelin\u2019s \u201cWhen the Levee Breaks,\u201d Rush\u2019s \u201cTom Sawyer\u201d,\u00a0and\u00a0Red Hot\u00a0Chilli\u00a0Peppers\u2019 \u201cGive It Away.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">What is the hardest drum song ever?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cTom Sawyer\u201d by Rush is frequently named among the hardest songs to play on drums due to its complex time signatures, rapid fills, and technical precision, making it a benchmark of drumming challenge. Other famously difficult drum parts include Meshuggah\u2019s \u201cBleed,\u201d Dream Theatre\u2019s \u201cThe Dance of Eternity\u201d, and Frank Zappa\u2019s \u201cThe Black Page No. 1.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">What is the most recognisable drum beat?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The most instantly recognisable drum beat is arguably the stomp stomp clap pattern in \u201cWe Will Rock You\u201d by Queen, a rhythm so iconic that audiences around the world clap it live.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">Final thoughts <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":160,\"335559739\":80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ultimately, the\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">songs with the best drums<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> are the ones that serve the song first and foremost. 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