The 13 Best Singing Drummers of All Time

There’s something undeniably unique and special about a singing drummer. They possess the power and energy of a drummer combined with the melodic soul of a singer. So we’ve compiled a list of the greatest singing drummers of all time.
These musicians have inspired and amazed us with their incredible talent and skill. So whether you’re a rock, pop, or jazz fan, there’s sure to be someone on this list that you’ll love!

[@ansaedsanchez8071]

Paulina Villareal its awsome (The Warning). She is the future of drum singers.

[@ichabodcrane2959]

Paulina Villareal from The Warning belongs on this list

[@danhunt2425]

She's the BEST singing drummer performing today!!!

[@murtidasa2205]

We can put the following names on that list; Pete Rivera (Rare Earth),Peter Criss (Kiss), Jerry Gaskill (King"s X), Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters), Paulina Villarreal (The Warning), Boris Leiner (Azra), Randy Ebright (Molotov), Alex Gonzalez (Mana).....

[@BlackOut0321]

Also, Jen Ledger from Skillet

[@elnomanchs9546]

A huevo padrino

[@raphsurf]

Are we also going to forget Will CHampion?

[@c.e.anderson558]

Should be tiled drummers who also sing.
I assumed it would be drummers as lead vocalists who sang hits while playing

[@Drumkiller44]

Not sure how Kelly Keagy always seems to be left off these lists. Just crazy to me. Amazing voice and drummer. Alot of the people on this list don't really sing and play at the same time. Just wish he got more props that he deserves.

[@Vaelsung1]

I also find his drum setup unique as well where the kit is sideways and stage left so he can face the audience while singing over the high hat while also giving his band mates plenty of space to move around the stage.

[@retiredcanadian5595]

Honey Lantree of the Honeycombs (Have I The Right - 1964) did vocals and played the drums.

[@salvadorflores4673]

Yeeessssss

[@tktheartist]

I believe I will get on this list one day :)

[@michaelbenge2388]

Kelly Keagy - Night Ranger
Peter Rivera - Rare Earth
Peter Criss - KISS
Don Brewer - Grand Funk
Larry Lee - Ozark Mtn Daredevils

[@danhunt2425]

Paulina (Pau) Villerreal is The BEST Singing Drummer Performing Today!!!
❤❤❤

[@danhunt2425]

She deserves to be on this list!

[@kennethkrause6366]

Kelly Kagey night ranger

[@BerndKlaeger-fq9fl]

Let's not forget the late Olivia "Liver" Favela (1950-2011), Drummer with the female rock-band Birtha in the early Seventies. If you never heard from the band, just listen.

[@aceberg_music]

WHERE IS THE REV???

[@chriswilfrid]

Does he sang?

[@adwaithsuresh2523]

Yea

[@nayyor]

​@@chriswilfrid he even hit the high note dude

[@toddhutchins2492]

I just recently came across Steve Moore, The Mad Drummer. That boy is different, in a good way.

[@kevindohn6776]

check out - We're an American band ; by Grand Funk, big hit from the 70's, that's the drummer singing. Also Sky high by Jigsaw, Peter Criss sang a few Kiss tunes

[@Jaymus37]

Yep, Grand Funk’s drummer was Don Brewer, and he frequently sang lead while playing on We’re an American Band and other songs.

[@ChristopherWD]

Great video!!

[@move2love1]

Deen Castronovo 💪🎤🥁

[@cliffjacobs3952]

You missed Kelly Keagy of Night Ranger.
I know: they're probably a one-hit wonder with "Sister Christian", but that on its own is a tutorial in singing while percussing.

[@HighlanderNorth1]

I don't know exactly how they split the singing duties, but Jack Blades sings lead for NR at least periodically. He's got a great voice, which is evident in Damn Yankees songs.

[@wildcatvxa2372]

Night Ranger are about 12-15 hit wonders….

[@evaschilk3595]

You forgot the best one: John Richardson by THE RUBETTES

[@patriciatownsend]

I find it a pity that these lists always ignore Jen Ledger of Skillet. Not only is she a phenomenal drummer, but she also lends her voice to the bands many hits.

[@tomgoodwin9997]

Tommy Goodwin- Fractals, Widgets, Cybercats and Yogi Poets- singer/drummer

[@c.e.anderson558]

Did Gillespie sing lead on an Alan Parsons song?
It's on a vid of the AAP.

[@puffdaddy420]

Brad Arnold from 3 Doors Down ought to be on this list! He was their primary drummer (as well as the singer) when they first started out. 🥁🎤

[@jbar6618]

How about Dennis Wilson of the Beach Boys??

[@PaulFormentos]

Micky Dolenz?

[@christopherbentley578]

I can't believe you overlooked Evo from Warfare 😉

[@slr4172]

Patrick Stump FOB a singing drummer with awesome vocals

[@mauriziopuddu4734]

You forgot Warren Cann from Ultravox.

[@CharlesBallard-f3t]

❤ Karen Carpenter forever❤

[@sibilicus55]

Can't believe Peter Rivera wasn't mentioned

[@michaelcripe395]

Mickey Dolenz

[@PaulFormentos]

Moon as well

[@charnelveil669]

Josh Dion!!!!

[@PaulFormentos]

Keith Moon vocals on Bell Boy.....

[@ahungiao]

You missed Kevin Parker from Tame Impala. He consider a Drummer first than a guitarrist or vocalist

[@MikeRJohn68]

Deen Castronovo

[@InnocentAbyssinianCat-eb7ge]

Where's Robert Wyatt why isn't he on the list

[@gravelsandwich]

Kram from Spiderbait.......

[@ytwatcher8288]

Pau...

[@Meatball2022]

No Kelly Keagey from Night Ranger? Singer of sister Christian? Much better vocalist than any of these.

[@MostafizUrRahman-pp4lv]

Avoid Rafa🇧🇩❤️❤️