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Brandon Toews  /  Drummers
Meg White: 3 Reasons Why She’s A Drumming Genius
Meg White doesn't get enough credit. Here's why she deserves to go down in history as one of the most iconic rock drummers.

Brandon Toews  /  Drummers
Tommy Lee: 5 Reasons Why He’s A Drumming Genius
Is Tommy Lee a good drummer? Here are 5 reasons why he isn't just good - he's great.

Brandon Toews  /  Drummers
Roger Taylor: 3 Reasons Why The Queen Drummer Is A Genius
There's a lot you might not know about Roger Taylor, drummer for Queen.

Brandon Toews  /  Performances & Playalongs
Drumming To Every Foo Fighters Song Ever (183 Songs)
In this ultimate tribute, one drummer plays all 183 Foo Fighters songs in a one-take medley.

Brandon Toews  /  Performances & Playalongs
The Ultimate Drumoff: Larnell Lewis, Hannah Welton, Dennis Chambers & Aaron Spears
Watch Larnell Lewis, Hannah Welton, Dennis Chambers and Aaron Spears shed on this upbeat funk track.

Brandon Toews  /  Songs
Learning Slipknot Stupidly Fast On Drums
We had pop drummer Domino Santantonio learn a Slipknot song. Now she's back for revenge.

Brandon Toews  /  Drummers
Ringo Starr: 5 Reasons The Beatles Drummer Is A Genius
Ringo Starr is one of the most underrated famous drummers of all time. Here are five reasons why the Beatles drummer deserves more respect.

Brandon Toews  /  Drummers
Blink-182’s Travis Barker: 4+ Reasons He’s A Drumming Genius
Travis Barker is one of the top drummers of all time. Here are reasons why the Blink-182 sticksman isn't overrated.

Brandon Toews  /  Drummers
The Best Drum Parts From Nirvana’s “Nevermind”
We dive into the drum parts from every song on Nirvana's Nevermind.

Brandon Toews  /  Beginner Lessons
The 5 Easiest Songs To Learn On Drums
If you're a beginner drummer, here are 5 easy songs you can start playing right now.

Brandon Toews  /  Drummers
Stewart Copeland: Here’s Why The Police Drummer Is A Genius
Stewart Copeland is the longtime drummer of The Police, and he has one of the most recognizable sounds of all time.

Brandon Toews  /  Tutorials & Transcriptions
The 12 Most Iconic Phil Collins Drum Parts
Phil Collins says you've been playing "In The Air Tonight" wrong. Find out how to play the fill properly and other iconic Phil Collins drum parts.

Brandon Toews  /  Performances & Playalongs
Greyson Nekrutman Vs. Brandon Toews: Who Won?
Greyson Nekrutman challenged Brandon Toews to a drum battle. Who do you think won?

Brandon Toews  /  Drummers
Led Zeppelin’s Drummer John Bonham: 5 Reasons Why He Was A Genius
From trademark triplets to frenzied solos, John "Bonzo" Bonham was one of the greatest rock drummers in history.

Brandon Toews  /  Beginner Lessons
The Best Drumsticks (2023)
This guide will show you the best drumsticks, plus recommendations for electronic drums and genres like rock, jazz and metal.

Brandon Toews  /  Drum Beats
The 8 Tool Beats Every Drummer Should Know
Challenge yourself to learn 8 of Danny Carey's jaw-dropping drum parts.

Brandon Toews  /  Drummers
Elvin Jones: 6 Reasons Why He Was A Drumming Genius
Elvin Jones was one of jazz's most influential drummers. But why?

Brandon Toews  /  Drummers
We Broke Down Art Blakey’s 3 Most Celebrated Grooves
We break down some of the most famous drum parts played by legendary jazz drummer Art Blakey.

Brandon Toews  /  Tutorials & Transcriptions
Taylor Hawkins’ Best Drum Parts (With Notation)
Taylor Hawkins, late drummer of the Foo Fighters, was a huge inspiration in the rock world. Here's why.

Brandon Toews  /  Drummers
Tool Drummer Danny Carey: 5+ Reasons Why He’s A Genius
How well do you know Tool's drummer Danny Carey? Here's the 4-1-1 on the living legend.

Brandon Toews  /  Performances & Playalongs
We Dared This Jazz Drummer To Learn Meshuggah
We challenged a jazz drum teacher to try playing a Meshuggah song. How'd he do?

Brandon Toews  /  Drummers
The 12 Best Dave Grohl Drum Beats
It's not just "Smells Like Teen Spirit". Some of these might surprise you!

Brandon Toews  /  Drummers
Phil Collins: 5 Reasons Why He’s A Drumming Genius
He created one of the most recognizable drum fills of all time, but that's not all. Find out why Phil Collins is so respected.

Brandon Toews  /  Performances & Playalongs
Drumming To Every Rush Song Ever (175 Songs)
In this medley tribute to Neil Peart, watch one drummer play all 175 Rush songs in just 25 minutes.

Brandon Toews  /  Drum Beats
7 Drum Beats That Made U2 A Better Band
Larry Mullen Jr., drummer for U2, has a trademark style we break down in these 7 grooves.

Brandon Toews  /  Drum Beats
9 Bonham Grooves Every Drummer Should Know
Here's how to play 9 of John Bonham's best drum beats!

Brandon Toews  /  Drummers
Neil Peart: 5 Reasons Why The Rush Drummer Was A Genius
Why is Neil Peart so great? Here are five specific reasons - with examples - and what we can all learn from him.

Brandon Toews  /  Drum Beats
10 Insane Contemporary Jazz Grooves (Plus Free Drumless Loops)
Contemporary jazz drummers are breaking all the rules! Here are 10 incredible grooves to inspire and challenge you.

Brandon Toews  /  Drummers
The Top 12 Drummers You’ve Heard…But Never Heard Of
Who played Animal's drum solo against Buddy Rich? Who drummed on "A Charlie Brown Christmas"? Find out in this video/article!

Brandon Toews  /  Drummers
How To Play Drums Like Alex Van Halen
Learn how to play some of Van Halen's most memorable beats in under 10 minutes.

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