Next to prog’s general existence, there’s no better symbol of rock-musical excess than the drum solo. Critics have never liked them; old Rolling Stone reviews would rip in-concert double albums whose ...

Pity the poor drummer. Stuck at the back and doing all the heavy lifting, musically speaking. If a guitarist hits a bum note, it's no big deal, but if a drummer fluffs a beat, the whole song stumbles.

Nobody in rock history has done more to expand the concept of what a drum solo can look and sound like than Motley Crue's Tommy Lee. Need proof? Check out the awesome videos below! Over the course of ...

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link The drum solo is that one showstopping moment during a concert that allows the drummer to shake the restrictive chains of timekeeper and showcase ...