History of Percussion Instruments
The first type of percussion instrument was simply anything hit together to produce sound. Drums evolved from this and are known to have existed from around 6000 BC. They were used by all major civilizations throughout the world.
Percussion instruments have strong ceremonial, sacred, or symbolic associations almost everywhere. Certain drums symbolize and protect tribal royalty in much of Africa. They were also used to transmit messages over long distances.
They also played a major role in medieval and Renaissance Europe. The snare drum and its relatives were used in the infantry to send coded instructions to the soldiers.¹
Among the brands featured here are Pearl, DW Drums, Pacific, Evans, Gretsch Drums, Latin Percussion, Ludwig, Meinl, Paiste, Remo, Roland, Sabian, Tama, Vic Firth, Yamaha and Zildjian.
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1. Neil Peart, Rush 2. John Bonham, Led Zeppelin 3. Carl Palmer, E.L.P 4. Keith Moon, The Who 5. Ginger Baker, Cream 6. Terry Bozzio, Zappa 7. Bill Bruford, Yes 8. Hal Blaine, Sessions 9. Ian Paice, Deep Purple 10. Mike Portnoy, Dream Theater 11. Dave Lombardo, Slayer 12. Danny Carey, Tool 13. Ringo Starr, The Beatles 14. Carmine Appice, Vanilla Fudge 15. Earl Palmer, Sessions 16. Benny Benjamin, Motown 17. Jeff Porcaro, Toto 18. Stewart Copeland, The Police 19. Tommy Aldridge, Whitesnake 20. Bernard Purdie, Sessions 21. Bill Ward, Black Sabbath 22. Steve Smith, Journey 23. Mitch Mitchell, Jimi Hendrix 24. David Garibaldi, Tower of Power 25. Mike Shrieve, Santana |
26. Aynsley Dunbar, Jeff Beck 27. Cozy Powell, Black Sabbath 28. Nicko McBrain, Iron Maiden 29. Carter Beauford, Dave Matthews 30. Tim Alexander, Primus 31. Roger Taylor, Queen 32. Matt Cameron, Pearl Jam 33. Joseph Zigaboo Modeliste, The Meters 34. Phil Collins, Genesis 35. Al Jackson, Booker T and The MG's 36. Vinnie Paul, Pantera 37. Topper Headon, The Clash 38. Lars Ulrich, Metallica 39. Jimmy Chamberlin, Smashing Pumpkins 40. Bobby Jarzombeck, Iced Earth 41. Rod Morgenstein, Dixie Dreggs 42. Gene Hoglan, Death 43. Martin Lopez, Opeth 44. Simon Phillips, Judas Priest 45. Mike Giles, King Crimson 46. Max Weinberg, E Street Band 47. Alex Van Halen, Van Halen 48. Jon Theodore, Mars Volta 49. Brian Downey, Thin Lizzy 50. Gavin Harrison, Porcupine |
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¹ The Guide to Symphony Orchestra Instruments