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The drummer of Avenged Sevenfold is also a great singer. You can listen to The Rev's voice in tunes such as 'A Piece of Heaven' and 'Critical Acclaim.'
Legendary Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy is also known for his backing vocals.
The drummer of Underoath also sings in his other project, The Almost.
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Brann Dailor is the man behind the drum kit in Mastodon. He sings in a number of songs, including 'The Motherload.'
The drummer and vocalist of the Southern California band Atreyu is yet another example that drumming and singing can be done well simultaneously.
Jen Ledger is the drummer and co-vocalist of the band Skillet. She excels both behind the drum kit and on the mic.
Best known as the drummer of the band Journey, Deen Castronovo also sings, and sings really well!
Anderson Paak is probably best known now as a singer and rapper, but he's also an accomplished drummer. Not only does he play the drums in his own songs, but he even did so with artists such as Eminem.
The drummer of Canadian rock band Triumph is an outstanding vocalist. Gil Moore is also a songwriter for the band.
The drummer of the California rock band Night Ranger also sang in tunes such as 'Sing Me Away,' 'Sister Christian,' and 'Sentimental Street.'
Matt Helders is the man behind the drum kit in the Arctic Monkeys. He is known for performing backing vocals in some of the band's songs.
Dave Grohl has been fronting the Foo Fighters as both a guitarist and singer since 1994. Before that, he was best known as the drummer of Nirvana. Grohl has also sung backing vocals in the supergroup Them Crooked Vultures.
The member of the rock duo Death from Above is both a good drummer and a vocalist.
The late Foo Fighters drummer wasn't just known for his backing vocals, but also for singing lead at live shows. The drummer also sang in his side project, Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders.
The unmistakable drummer of The Beatles might have not sung as much as his bandmates, but his voice was still heard in some of their songs. These include 'Yellow Submarine' and 'With a Little Help from My Friends,' among others.
The Band certainly wouldn't be the same without the talented drummer and singer Levon Helm. Helm's voice can be heard in songs such as 'The Weight,' 'The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down,' and 'Up on Cripple Creek.'
Dan Beehler is both the drummer and lead singer of the Canadian speed metal band Exciter. His playing and singing were very influential for several thrash metal bands of the '80s.
Playing the drums and singing is not for everyone. In fact, throughout music history there are only a few musicians who excelled at both.
Singing a melodic vocal line while playing a rhythm in such a complex instrument is rather demanding. Thankfully, some men and women managed to master both, and in this gallery you'll get to know them.
Click on to find out who the greatest singing drummers of all time are.
Don Henley's voice can be heard in some of the Eagles' greatest hits. The band's drummer also sang lead in songs such as 'Witchy Woman,' 'Desperado,' and 'Hotel California,' to name a few.
Grant Hart was the drummer of the influential American punk act Hüsker Dü. Hart paved the way for drummers to sing while playing fast and loud!
Born in a family of musicians (the Escovedos), the drummer and percussionist played and sang with the likes of Prince and Herbie Hancock. Sheila E. had a number of hits as a solo artist in the '80s, including 'The Glamorous Life' and 'The Belle of St. Mark.'
The former member of The Electric Flag dominates both the drums and vocals. Miles was also a member of Jimi Hendrix's Band of Gypsys, with whom he sang the tune 'Them Changes.'
Roger Taylor's raspy voice (and falsetto) can be heard in a number of Queen songs. The drummer sang in tunes such as 'I'm in Love With My Car,' 'Father to Son,' and 'Modern Times Rock 'n' Roll.'
Peter Criss shaped the sound of Kiss with his iconic drumming. The band's original Catman sang hits such as 'Black Diamond' 'Hard Luck Woman,' and 'Beth.'
Micky Dolenz was not only a great drummer, but he also sang in some of The Monkees' greatest hits, including 'I'm a Believer.'
Half of the duo The Carpenters, Karen Carpenter was both a drummer and a lead vocalist. In fact, she started her career as the drummer for the Richard Carpenter jazz trio.
Meg White performed backing vocals in the White Stripes. The drummer was also known for her vocals on the band's song 'In the Cold, Cold Night,' which she used to sing during live performances.
The drummer of The Police has always been pretty vocal, off and onstage. Stewart Copeland would often sing in live performances, in tunes such as 'Can't Stand Losing You' and 'Message in a Bottle.'
The co-founder of the Beach Boys also assumed vocal duties in the band. Dennis Wilson wrote a number of songs and sang in some of them during live performances. These included 'Be Still' and 'Little Bird.'
If there is one musician who excels as both a drummer and a vocalist, it's Phil Collins. From Genesis to his solo career, the British musician is one of the most talented singing drummers of all time.
The greatest singing drummers of all time
These musicians excel at playing drums and singing
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Playing the drums and singing is not for everyone. In fact, throughout music history, there are only a few musicians who excelled at both.
Singing a melodic vocal line while playing a rhythm on such a complex instrument is rather demanding. Thankfully, some men and women managed to master both, and in this gallery, you'll get to know them.
Click on to find out who the greatest singing drummers of all time are.