Top 10 Best Singing Drummers

Paulina Villarreal

Her songwriting talent exceeds even her phenomenal drumming skills. Extremely deep lyrics for someone so young, and to top it off, English is not her first language!

Roger Taylor

Roger Meddows Taylor is an English musician, multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter born on July 26, 1949, in King's Lynn, Norfolk. He is best known as the drummer of the legendary rock band Queen and contributed to several of their major hits, including "Radio Ga Ga," "A Kind of Magic," and the... read more

Roger Taylor, the amazing drummer of the awesome band Queen, is a great drummer, singer, and good songwriter. He has such a nice vocal range, apparently spanning four octaves. Definitely somewhat underrated, especially for his voice.
I also love the songs he wrote. I'm In Love With My Car has to be one of my favorites. Dunno why, but it just makes me laugh, and it's actually a nice song.

In Queen, Roger Taylor pulled off the near-impossible. Not only did he provide the kind of massive beats and thunderous fills sturdy enough to go up against Brian May's ginormous guitar sound, but he proved to be a versatile enough singer to complement the operatic, larger-than-life vocals of Freddie Mercury.

Phil Collins

Philip David Charles "Phil" Collins is an English singer-songwriter and musician, who has also worked as a record producer and actor. He's best known as the drummer and later lead vocalist of the rock band Genesis, as well as for his successful solo career. Collins has won multiple Grammy Awards and... read more

I've always liked old Phil. Boy, can that man drum! And he's a Londoner, and that's always a bonus!

As much as I adore Roger Taylor, Phil Collins has a much better voice.

The best - now I mean the best singing drummer of all time!

Micky Dolenz

George Michael "Micky" Dolenz Jr. is an American actor, musician, television director, radio personality, and theater director. He is best known as the drummer and one of the primary lead vocalists of the 1960s pop-rock band The Monkees. In addition to his music career, Dolenz has directed television... read more

The man is a legend in the world of drumming. My buddies and I listened to this man's drumming style when we were growing up, and he has been the biggest inspiration to me in my drumming career.

Micky is a widely talented drummer with an amazing vocal range. His voice defines the word pop rock, and The Monkees had a unique sound because of his drumming.

Micky was an amazingly talented drummer with an almost equally talented voice. Not many people could drum and sing at the same time while keeping the beat as well as Micky could. No one can even come close to competing with him!

The Rev

James Owen Sullivan (February 9, 1981 - December 28, 2009), better known by his stage name "The Rev," short for "The Reverend Tholomew Plague," was an American musician, singer, and songwriter. He was best known as the drummer, backing vocalist, and co-founder of the American heavy metal band Avenged... read more

I was around 10 when I started listening to Avenged Sevenfold. At first, I noticed M. Shadows, Gates, and the rest, you know. But then there he was, The Rev. He stood out both physically and vocally. Yes, he was quite tall, but his vocal range was impressive. Seriously, have you heard A Little Piece of Heaven? He just doesn't sound like any other vocalist ever. He has his own sound, and he owns it.

Watch him live. He's precise while he's singing. All drumming does to his singing voice is lose a bit of the distortion, but he does it just like the record. He wasn't just a performer, but an amazing writer. Some of Avenged's best songs were written by Jimmy.

Jen Ledger

Jennifer "Jen" Carole Ledger is an English drummer and co-vocalist for the American rock band Skillet. She joined the band in 2008 after Lori Peters retired. Jen was born on December 8, 1989, in Coventry, United Kingdom.

Before moving to the United States, she attended the Blue Coat Church of... read more

She is blessed with many talents! Who learns to play drums in four years and then gets to play for one of the world's hottest touring bands? Check her out in her debut concert tour, Comatose Comes Alive, at just 18 years old!

Jen Ledger has a voice that's possibly even better than her brilliant drumming. Listen to her huge contributions on Skillet's 2013 album Rise. It's pretty much Jen's album.

Jen Ledger is by far the best drummer and singer. She's only in her early twenties, but that's beside the point. She has true talent, and she shows it every time she sits down at that drum set.

Ringo Starr

Sir Richard Starkey (born 7 July 1940), known professionally as Ringo Starr, is an English musician, singer, songwriter, and actor who gained worldwide fame as the drummer for the Beatles. Starr occasionally sang lead vocals with the group, usually for one song on each album, including "Yellow Submarine... read more

People don't seem to realize how difficult Ringo's playing was, much less singing on top of that. What Goes On is one of the hardest drum beats for most drummers to play, as it is a fast 194 double-time shuffle rhythm with a consistent hi-hat throughout the entire song with no slowing down. The average to intermediate drummer would get tired after at least 30 seconds.
Take that, and then switch to your opposite hand, and then sing a melody on top of that - That's Ringo! A left-handed drummer playing on a right-handed kit, singing on top of one of the fastest hi-hat shuffles humanly possible, and doing so without slowing down or showing any signs of struggle when live.

Don Henley

Donald Hugh "Don" Henley is an American singer-songwriter, producer, and drummer. He is best known as a founding member of the Eagles and later achieved a successful solo career. Henley released popular solo hits such as "The Boys of Summer" and "Dirty Laundry" and has won multiple Grammy Awards both... read more

There is no singing drummer that is even close to Don Henley. He is also easily one of the greatest and most poetic songwriters of any music genre... a true genius. Glenn Frey said it best when he remarked, "Don Henley can sing the phone book."

Are you kidding? One of the best lead singers, let alone being a drummer.

Awesome voice and still as strong as ever. Amazing!

Peter Criss

George Peter John Criscuola, better known by his stage name Peter Criss, is an American musician and actor. He is best known as a co-founder, the original drummer, and a vocalist of the hard rock band Kiss. Criss is also remembered for his Catman persona and for singing lead vocals on the band's ballad... read more

Peter Criss is an amazing drummer and singer. He deserves more recognition for his talents.

Dave Grohl

David Eric "Dave" Grohl is an American rock musician, multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, producer, and film director. He was the drummer for the influential 1990s grunge band Nirvana and is the founding vocalist and guitarist of the alternative rock band Foo Fighters. He has also performed as... read more

Dave Grohl. Nirvana, Queens of the Stone Age, and lastly... the Foo Fighters, which kinda doesn't count. Point is, multiple bands with success. His voice... Put it together, and you'll see why he is one of the best.

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Bill Ward

William Thomas "Bill" Ward is an English musician and visual artist best known as the original drummer for the British heavy metal band Black Sabbath. Ward was part of the original lineup formed in 1968 and contributed to several of the band's most influential albums. He has also released solo work... read more

Levon Helm

Mark Lavon "Levon" Helm was an American rock and Americana musician and actor. He achieved fame as the drummer and a regular lead vocalist for The Band. Helm was known for his soulful voice and was also a successful solo artist who released several acclaimed albums.

Micky Dolenz and Peter Criss ahead of Levon Helm - wow! Anybody ahead of Levon Helm - wow!

How the hell would he not be in the top ten?!

Levon Helm, hands down, is the best!

Dave Clark

Dave Clark is an English musician, songwriter, record producer, and entrepreneur. He was the leader, drummer, and manager of the 1960s beat group the Dave Clark Five. The band was the first British Invasion act to follow the Beatles to the United States in 1964, where it achieved significant success... read more

Brann Dailor

Brann Timothy Dailor is an American drummer and singer best known as a member of the Atlanta, Georgia-based metal band Mastodon. In the band, he serves as the drummer, a backing vocalist, and a lead vocalist on several songs. His drumming style is noted for its technical complexity and jazz-influenced... read more

One of the best singing drummers out there, but he's surprisingly underrated.

Karen Carpenter

Karen Anne Carpenter was an American singer and drummer. She and her brother, Richard Carpenter, formed the 1970s duo Carpenters. Known for her contralto vocals, Karen Carpenter is widely regarded as one of the greatest female vocalists of all time.

Number 14? Why are so many drummers who were only backing vocalists ahead of the better half of The Carpenters?
She was the original singing drummer.

All you can say about Karen is WOW. Best female singer, best female drummer, best singer/drummer, and part of the greatest duo of all time. They have sold over 150-200 million records and continue to sell 40 years after her death.

Great drummer - never mind female drummer - but with the most beautiful singing voice of all time. Lovely lady too. I met her one day, and she was kind, funny, and beautiful all in one.

Matt Helders

Todd La Torre

Todd La Torre is an American singer and multi-instrumentalist. He is the lead singer for the progressive metal band Queensrÿche and a former lead vocalist of the bands Crimson Glory and Rising West. La Torre is praised for his vocal range and his ability to channel the classic Queensrÿche sound.

Gil Moore

Keith Moon

Keith John Moon (1946-1978) was the English drummer for the rock band The Who. He was known for his energetic, unconventional style and eccentric, often self-destructive behavior. Moon's drumming continues to be praised for its influence on rock music, and his showmanship is remembered as legendary.

He made a solo album, which was actually pretty good! Good singer, unbelievable drummer!

Taylor Hawkins

Oliver Taylor Hawkins (born February 17, 1972, died March 25, 2022) was an American musician, best known as the drummer for the rock band Foo Fighters. He joined Foo Fighters in 1997 and recorded eight studio albums with the band. Hawkins was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2021 as... read more

Eric Carr

Paul Charles Caravello, better known by his stage name Eric Carr, was an American musician who served as the drummer for the rock band Kiss from 1980 until his death in 1991. He joined Kiss after the departure of original drummer Peter Criss and adopted the "Fox" persona as part of the band's stage identity... read more

Eric not only could play drums and sing, but he could write songs, and play bass, guitar, and piano as well.

Aaron Gillespie

Guys, Aaron Gillespie is one of the best singing drummers in the alternative and metalcore scene. Everyone else on here are gods compared to Aaron, but his singing in songs from Underoath, like "The Impact of Reason," "Writing on the Walls," and "You're Ever So Inviting," is incredible.
Or listen to his work in The Almost with songs like "Stop It!," "Say This Sooner," and "Southern Weather." You gotta give him a chance and vote him up to the top 15 at least!