Laying Down the Beat: the 9 Most Famous Drummers of all Time

7. Questlove

Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson began his drumming career when he was seven years old and had already formed today’s famous rap-jazz fusion group The Roots while he was still in highschool. The king of cymbals, Questlove put his signature stamp on hip-hop, and is one of the most beloved drummers in the industry. Also, no one rocks a comb like him.