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Who do you think is the best female drummer present or past? tell me why...

This is a topic close to my heart and I'm always trying to find more women drummers to listen to. I can't wait to hear your suggestions!
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andy | 3 years, 5 months ago
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I'm not sure if she's the best female drummer ever, but she hasn't been brought up yet, so here's a few videos of Cindy Blackman - Lenny Kravitz's drummer.
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girldrummernw | 3 years, 5 months ago Report

I love her playing... she kicks. It's great to see a sister cut loose. Thanks for the help.

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infiniteanswers | 3 years, 5 months ago
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First of all, using fame and recognition to indicate "best" is pretty stupid. Lots of famous bands are surprisingly bad. In any case, I have two favorite female drummers: Carla Azar from Ednaswap (and now Autolux) and Caroline Rue who left Hole in 1992. I like Caroline's work more, but I think that Carla is the better drummer. She's very versatile and very, very capable. Here's a clip from one of Ednaswap's songs. You can see she's a very good drummer:
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girldrummernw | 3 years, 5 months ago Report

Carla rocks. Definitely a contender with Sheila E. and Cindy Blackman. I'll have to think really hard on this one. Thanks!

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elly2222 | 3 years, 5 months ago
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Sheila E

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTDI-jgMZ6M&feature=related


Second best might be Janet Weiss of Sleater Kinney

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girldrummernw | 3 years, 5 months ago Report

I'm a huge Sheila E. fan.

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jefflauras78 | 3 years, 5 months ago
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Karen Carpenter, this videos will explain why.
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girldrummernw | 3 years, 5 months ago Report

I got to see Karen play once when I was a kid. She was a good drummer.

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beaushelby | 3 years, 5 months ago
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Chaka Khan
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girldrummernw | 3 years, 5 months ago Report

I didn't know Chaka played drums... Wow! It looks like her hands are a little more like a percussionist, but she lays down some sweet grooves.

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mrnemo | 3 years, 5 months ago
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Sheila E is really good. Check out the middle of this video. I've also seen Terri Lynne Carrington a few times and she is funky.
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markbrendon | 2 years, 9 months ago Report

Talking of Sheila E, the UK has its own Teena G, one of the best of either gender whom I have seen. Drove a lot of not so good bands going way back to 70s, still playing (the usual motherhood gig interfering) in the English provinces (last seen in a Jam tribute band!), and as hot as ever. According to the books, her youngest is now 10, so someone cute might be able to persuade her back onto the pro scene...?

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sturmeh | 3 years, 5 months ago
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rujmah | 3 years, 5 months ago
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I have always loved the rhythm section of the Magic Numbers. Michele Stodart is the drummer.

Though, to be honest, I'm not sure I find women drummers that much different from their male counterparts. Is there much to tell them apart?

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shareme | 3 years, 5 months ago
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S Easton..Prince's prodigy..stage presence and technique are excellent

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dark_lard | 3 years, 5 months ago
Karen Carpenter, Probably one of the only widely known female drummers. I'm sure there are many better skilled drummers but I take "best" to not just indicate skill but fame and recognition as well.

Side note: It takes a lot of skill to sing and play drums simultaneously, as singing is not generally syncopated on top of the beat.

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