The 25 Greatest Drummers of All-Time

22. Maureen “Moe” Tucker

It should be known that Tucker is revered as much for her approach to playing the drums as the actual sounds she made with her sticks. While with the Lou Reed-led Velvet Underground, Tucker played standing up, and rarely relied on cymbals. As legend has it, her crescendo on the band’s 1967 hit “Heroin,” wasn’t a personal favorite. But, it subtly, and hypnotically, displayed her greatness. While also showing off her humble nature.

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