It may sound cliche, but it’s true: Ever since ’94, when Green Day skyrocketed to fame with the release of their pop-punk masterpiece, Dookie, drummer Tré Cool has been hailed as one of the best in the genre. He has really shown off his versatility and creativity as Fall Out Boy’s style has changed throughout the years. Drummer Andy Hurley held almost every song on From Under The Cork Tree together with tight, driving rhythms. When you heard the beat drop in “Sugar, We’re Goin Down,” you just knew something amazing was about to happen. Many of these moments are thanks to Rian Dawson’s incredible growth as a drummer. Since their formation in 2003, when they were still in high school, their sound has continuously grown and evolved, with some particularly impressive instrumental moments coming on their more recent albums (if you haven’t already, check out Don’t Panic: It’s Longer Now! ). Thinking about where they are today, it’s hard to believe All Time Low came from such humble musical beginnings. We especially appreciated his creativity on high-energy tracks such as “ That’s What You Get” and “ Born For This.” Upon rejoining Paramore in 2016, he lent his drumming chops to the hugely successful album After Laughter. If you’re anything like us and have listened to Paramore’s Riot! front to back a few hundred times, you know just how much drummer Zac Farro added to the band’s sound. It’s no surprise that other aspiring drummers look up to her, as she’s vocal about being unafraid to shake up a scene populated by men.

A band with ridiculously catchy songs and a badass player behind the drum kit? Yes, please! Jess Bowen’s unique combination of styles made the Summer Set stand out among the more pop-leaning pop-punk bands that emerged in the mid-to-late 2000s.

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