20th-century American drummers

Prince Rogers Nelson, known mononymously as Prince, was an American singer, songwriter, musician, dancer, actor, and filmmaker. Often being credited as one of the greatest musicians of his generation, he pioneered the Minneapolis sound and was influential in the evolution of various other genres.

American R&B and soul singer (1939–1984)

American rock musician

Christa Päffgen (; 16 October 1938 – 18 July 1988), known by her stage name Nico, was a German singer, songwriter, actress and model.

American singer and drummer (1950–1983)

John Anthony White is an American musician and record producer who was the guitarist and lead vocalist of the rock duo the White Stripes. He was a key artist of the 2000s indie and garage rock movements, noted for his distinctive musical techniques, eccentricity, and utilization of analog technology. After the White Stripes split up in 2011, he found success with his solo career and business ventures.

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American drummer

American drummer (1972–2022)

American singer

Adam Jared Brody is an American actor. His breakout role was as Seth Cohen on the Fox television series The O.C. (2003–2007). For his performance as Noah Roklov in the Netflix romantic comedy series Nobody Wants This (2024–present), he earned nominations for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Series (Musical/Comedy) and the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series; he won the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Comedy Series.

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Armenian-American drummer

American rock musician

American musician (1975–2021)

American rapper (born 1967)

American rock musician

American actor

American jazz drummer and bandleader (1919–1990)

American musician (1981–2009)

American jazz drummer and bandleader (1917–1987)

American punk rock singer (1951–2001)

American jazz percussionist, drummer, and composer (1924–2007)

American musician (1923-2000)

American drummer

Robert James Ritchie, known professionally as Kid Rock, is an American musician, singer, rapper, and songwriter. After establishing himself in the Detroit hip-hop scene, he broke through into mainstream success with a rap rock sound before shifting his performance style to country rock. A self-taught musician, he can play every instrument in his backing band and has overseen production on all but two of his albums.

American jazz musician (1908–2002)

American rhythm and blues singer and songwriter

American drummer

American drummer (born 1962)

Canadian-American drummer (1952–2020)

American drummer

Megan Martha White is an American musician who was the drummer and occasional vocalist of the rock duo the White Stripes. She was a key artist of the 2000s indie and garage rock movements, noted for her minimalist drumming style and reserved public persona. The White Stripes split up in 2011 after which she ceased performing. Her last media appearance was in 2009, and she has not been active in the music industry since.

Hungarian-American drummer (1949–2014)

American drummer

American drummer (1964–2018)

American actress and musician

Sigmund Esco "Jackie" Jackson is an American singer and songwriter. He is a founding member and the sole constant member of the Jackson 5, for which he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997. He is the second child of the Jackson family, and the oldest Jackson brother.

Cuban-American drummer (born 1965)

American comedian, actor and musician

American drummer

American percussionist

American musician and feminist activist

American musician (born 1945)

American drummer, member of the rock band Kiss (1950–1991)

American drummer, composer, and bandleader (1909-1973)

American jazz drummer (1914–1985)

American jazz drummer (1927–2004)

American drummer and composer (born 1952)

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American drummer

American drummer

American punk rock musician (1956-1993)

American drummer

American rock drummer (born 1950)

American musician

American musician (1944–1983)

Panamanian jazz drummer and composer (born 1944)

Second Lady of the United States from 1993 to 2001