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Classic Drummer Hall of Fame
Honoring Music's Most Influential Drummers
As voted by the readers of Classic Drummer Magazine
Pioneers of Percussion
The Inventors
The drum kit is an American, 20th Century invention. Meet the Edisons of drumming.
The Educators
There's a special place in heaven for those who teach students to play music. We'll profile the great teachers of our instrument.
The Innovators
The evolution of the drum kit has led to instruments that sound better than ever, are more reliable than ever and more accessible than ever. We'll profile the Henry Fords and Steve Jobs of percussion.
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