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Meltdown’s Thursday Top 3: Drummers

Since it’s National Hug A Drummer day, I thought I’d pay tribute and name my top 3. #3 – Ray Luzier from Korn. The guy is a machine. A drummer…

Since it's National Hug A Drummer day, I thought I'd pay tribute and name my top 3.

#3 - Ray Luzier from Korn. The guy is a machine. A drummer once told me that he's so good because of all the little things he does between beats. I don't know what it is, but I love watching him play.

Ray Luzier and I

#2 - Danny Carey. I mean, to play for Tool you have to bring a little something extra. He does that...and more, lots more.

#1 - Niel Peart. Do I need to explain this one? Almost every drummer I've ever met calls him their #1. It's almost as if they use him as the measuring stick.

Honorable mention, and there's a lot! I'll just rattle off a few. Tommy Lee, Mike Portnoy, Stewart Copeland, Dave Grohl, the Appice brothers, John Bonham, Shannon Larkin and on and on.

-Meltdown-

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Meltdown started on the mighty WRIF on the evening of Halloween, 1995. Technically, his first on-air shift was the morning of November 1st. Moving to the Motor City from Buffalo, N.Y., he has built a career and family. Over his almost three-decade stint at RIFF, he's had the privilege to work with some of the biggest personalities in Detroit radio history. He boasts of being just the second-afternoon drive jock in the station's illustrious 53-year history. Along with his love for rock music and attending concerts, he's also an avid Harley-Davidson enthusiast and hockey player. He plays year-round and manages to squeeze in a few charity games throughout the year. Meltdown writes about the Detroit Red Wings, rock music, and Detroit concert venues.