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TOP 200 GREATEST DRUMMERS OF ALL TIME (Continued) as compiled by: Wizard of Roz Here's the long-promised 2nd half of our Great drummers list. With all the talent to configure & the unintentional omissions from our first list,you'll find an even broader range of females who not only have been around much longer than anyone has known & the newest range of the ever-growing bashers,but some forgotten greats who basically put all of us where we are today!!! |
| 101.) EVELYN GLENNIE-Classical
percussionist queen is Brits No.1 lady.
102.) WILLIE MAE THORNTON-the very start of us, early 50's power. 103.) CHRISTINE LEE-BEATCHICS-Early 60's quartet, which shows they weren't just singing 104.) LINDA SANDERS-HEARTBEATS-The very 1st lead singing drum gal did it in '68. 105.) LAYNE REDMOND-Renowned drum author & player teaching us how it was & is done!! 106.) GAYLE LEE-SHE-The last in long string of beaters that started the 60's band. 107.) JEANNIE FOSTER-HEARTBEATS-2nd drum & guitarist along with partner above for a massive dual sound. [No it wasn't Phil Collins who did it 1st. ] 108.) REESHA SCARBOROUGH-SHE-1st powerhouse for great quintet. 109.) RUTH UNDERWOOD-Frank Zappa's genius could only find an insane bell/ percussionist madwoman. 110.) JAN ERRICO-VEJTABLES-Pop diva scored hit with boys "I Still Love You" in '65. 111.) GINNY REVIS-HAIREM-Band that became "She", featured ultimate 60's power. 112.) NANCY DIMURO-PANDORAS- Not the 80's band, but early '60's trailblazers. 113.) BERNICE BROOKS-Formerly of 60's, Meg Christian & "Olivia Records","Boom Boom" still does it on cable show in Bklyn. 114.) KATHY PENNISON-ID-Band that became "Hairem" included amazing circle of women. 115.) HELEN WIGGIN-SHAGGS-3rd sister in the sibling band of fun music of 1969. 116.) LINDA TILLERY-Olivia Records own plays for herself as well. 117.) VICKY PUCCINI-TOADS-Band that began it all & became "ID' & eventually become "She" is sorely missed. 118.) INGRID "INGI" HERBST-CLOUT-Late 70's Brits known for their early cover of "Substitute" [not the Who's}. 119.) LYDIE GALLIES-SHEDEVILS-Secretive band featured not only the Girlschool ladys but Toyah. 120.) DEBRA PIERCE-8 year-old [at the time] prodigy almost Partridge Family "Chris" quit in classic episode. Could've taken both of them. 121.) LAURIE FREELOVE-CASSELBURY/ DUPREE-Original drummer for duo still plays today. 122.) LAURIE BELL-ORCHIDS-Early 80's Runaways off shoot did pretty good. 123.) MIRIAM LINNA-ZANTEES-Formerly of the Cramps as well, is still remembered. 124.) SAGE LE WHO-GLOO GIRLS-B-52 hairdo influenced new wave trio from 80's were a blast. 125.) CRYSTAL LIGHT-BROOD-80's Ramones influenced punk gals show us a thing or 2. 126.) SUSIE IBARRA-NY leader of own jazz band rocks it every week. 127.) VERA FIGUERADO-Sometime Virgil Donati percussion masteress slays the best. 128.) WANG XIAO FANG-COBRA-China's 1st classic female band . What took so long? 129.) PAULA "Stix" HAMPTON-Lionel's little girl makes dad proud with own brand of jazz. 130.) LINDA PITTMON-SPLENDORA-One of ZuZu's Petals, she now plays the great "Daria" theme song. 131.) LASHAUNE DANDY-Keenan Ivory Wayans former sidekick "Shauney Baby" has independent influence. 132.) PAULA SPIRO-Brooklyn FD Workshop teaches the new girls & guys how to rock. 133.) CASEY GOMEZ-SCREAMING SIRENS-Last of the Drum "sirens" is very much missed. 134.) JOANN PALANA-Play for Phil Spector seesions in the 60's & still rocks today. 135.) MARY "BIDDIE" FREED-A jazzy ma'am has her own band to this day: Biddie & Co.. 136.) LIZ WATTS-NO SHAME- Hard rock goddess left band before they hit. Miss ya!! 137.) MAUREEN BROWN GRATTON-Blues teaching mama along with husband has drum clinic out East. 138.) INGRID WEISS-RAINCOATS-Wore the drum "coat" in the 80's deserves her place. 139.). CHERYL ALLEYNE-Ultimate jazz drummer still pays for the greats. 140.) ATHENA BASS-KRUNK-Any lady who plays while 6 months pregnant is beautiful. 141.) VANESSA BROWN-Marilyn McCoo/Johnny Mathis percussion mistress still reigns with the greats. 142.) HEATHER DUNN-BANGS-Having played with the Raincoats now resurfaces with cool new band. 143.) MARIA MARTINEZ-Final drum diva for "Klymaxx" reappears as PIT instructor. 144.) KAREN IRVING PERSHING-Percussion publisher extraordinaire continues to delight. 145.) DANIELA GENEVA-Dazzling classical percussionist still thrills all. 146.) RACHEL SCHNITZEL-DAS FURLINES-1985's German NYker's played punk/polka madness. 147.) JANE WEENS-RAMONAS-Doing stints in Dead Kennedys & Polkaside lead way to forming the mysterious cult band. 148.) MARIA ANDREASSEN-TUESDAY GIRLS-Band who would become the "Tuesdays" started off with early Swede" heart. 149.) WENDY BEHRBAUM-WILD BRIDES-Girl/guy combo band made for some fun music. 150.) HANNAH FOX-BABE the BLUE OX-Brooklyn born band who's "Fox" rox!! 151.) CAMILE GAINER-Sole girl in the jazz world, plays it cool with Steve Coleman. 152.) AUDRA MENCONI-One in continuing saga of the all-female giants Kit McClure Band. 153.) VALLE NUNEZ-VIVORAS-Crazy "Spanglish" band started the Latin craze before the boys did. 154.) MICHELLE GRAYBEAL-Also known as Mrs. Ronnie Montrose does wonders for her man. 155.) MATSUDAAHHH!!-SUPER JUNKY MONKEY-Funky name for freaky Japanese action band. 156.) MARILYN MAZUR-Jan Garbarek Group-NY drum/pianist/dancer, singer does it all. . 157.) GAIL WALDEN-Former "Poison Dollys" kicker later joined Tang continues to rock. 158.) BLU-PARLOR QUEEN-Band featured Isis leader, not together, Miss Blu still plays locally. 159.) SYLVIA CUENCA-Joe Henderson-Gifted jazz babe does the job. 160.) THERESA NERVOSA-BUTTHOLE SURFERS-She was a "Butthole" & will never be forgotten. 161.) CAROLINE RUE-HOLE-The real leader of the original Hole. Still "Pretty on the Inside" to us. 162.) ANNE BRENT-VARVE-Original drummer from classic punk quintet. 163.) RENEE BRACCHI-BLUE-UP?- Minnieapolis band band with hidden message in record scores. 164.) JODY BLEYLE-HAZEL-Team Dreach latest has cool new set of players. 165.) CAROLINE TAYLOR-Leader of jazz quintet of women shines on smooth sounds. 166.) KAT ASTROPHE-ALFRED-After playing with the Varve after Miss Brent. She continues to cause a commotion. 167.) LORA MCFARLANE-Very 1st Sleater-Kinney drummer, hopefully will come back. 168.) SHERRI SALINGER-MURMURS-Duo finally gets the girl so to speak to do the "work". 169.) CAROLE STEELE-From Clapton to Lauper to Baez to Shaw she's played with Everybody. 170.) EMILY-PEBBLES-Ultra cool quartet who are really, in their native Japan, the female Beatles. 171.) ANDREA SANCHEZ-PENNY DREADFULS-Fun quartet of latest 90's gals. 172.) ELIZABETH COX-CHRISTMAS-Not a holiday band but a singing dynamo with chops. 173.) CAROLA GREY-"Noisy Mama"'s jazz credentials is a welcome add to list. 174.) SAMANTHA MALONEY-HOLE-Newest filler has done the impossible by joining Motley Crue for a few months. 175.) STEPHANIE EULINBERG-KID ROCK-Rap/metal lunatic who has "deaf"inately made some noise. 176.) DONNA C-DONNAS-The quartet of kids who are finally "21". 177.) YAEL BENZAKEN-MY RUIN-Used to play with "Tung" [ not Tang}, now with wild women with own site. 178. JEANNE HANGAUER-VAN GOGH"S DAUGHTER-Even though band has broken up they made tremendous sounds. 179.) WANDBI-INDIGENIOUS-Strong blues goddess in cool band lead by big brother. 180.) TONI GOGIN-SLEATER-KINNEY-Middle drummer girl in string of beat chicks. 181.) LINDA GUSTAFSSON-TUESDAYS- Newest member of the new "days". 182.) SUZY HOMEWRECKER-TOTAL CHAOS- Concluding the metalheads of the ladys that exist. 183.) MOLLY NEWMAN-BRATMOBILE- Riot-grl leftovers will battle for new title. 184.) JULIA GEHRMANN-LEMONBABIES-German's latest import is featured in band of "babies". 185.) LAURA BACA-EYELINERS-Another lead singing sister of punky-pop trio. 186.) STEPHANIE BOURKE-LITANY-90's band will keep going to next millenium. 187.) ANGIE ADAMS-FLUFFY-Action quartet soon to make a splash. 188.) JANET WEISS-SLEATER-KINNEY- Rockin' trio has gone thru many girls, here's the latest. 189.) DONNA MEICHTRY-BABY ALIVE -Pop/rock sounds from up & coming quartet. 190.) CHIYO JONES-NOOTHGRUSH-Japan's own speed-death metal madwoman. 191.) BAMBI NONYMOUS-MUDWIMIN-Punk rockin underground band. 192.) MARTINA AXENI-DRAIN STH- Stockholm's hard rockin' ladies. 193.) CLAUDIA-JACK OFF JILL-Spooky semi-mechanical trio with bizzare music. 194.) ANNIE LECLERO-NOVEMBER GRIEF--Speed metal at it's wacko best by Montréal, Canada's leading ladys. 195.) SHE-ZILLA-FAMOUS MONSTERS- Colourful [she's the green one!] kickin' punk/surf type trio featuring white Zombie bassist.. 196.) REINE STEWART-RELEASE-Ex- Peter Tork bandmate almost made a very great soundtrack. M.I.A. 197.) ELLE SANDOZ-FRIGGS-Having departed from the garagey quartet, will hope she returns soon. 198.)TIA SPROCKET-SEXPOD-No longer with punk trio will be remembered for the wildness of her playing. 199.) DEBBY VANDERWALL-BUTTERGLORY-Another singing leader of duo noe is gone but will be heard from again. 200.) NINA SINGH-BORROWERS-Now only singing with Kitty Gordon band, she was a drum queen with 90's guys.
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