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* Nishida, drummer of the eponymous ''DetroitMetalCity''. He isn't just an animal when drumming, his whole character is, um, well, only driven by basic needs.
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** Completely inverted with Larry Mullen Jr. of {{U2}}, who is the band's resident DeadpanSnarker.
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* ''SurvivalOfTheFittest's'' Maria "[[LampshadeHanging Animal]]" Graham, certified CloudCuckoolander, plays the drums for Blank Nation.
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* Averted in KiraKira, as Chie is one of the most rational and calm members of the band.
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* Subverted in ''GrandTheftAutoViceCity'' where Love Fist's drummer is, by far, the smartest member of the band (and the only one capable of [[spoiler: diffusing a bomb that was planted in the band's limo.]]

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* Subverted in ''GrandTheftAutoViceCity'' where Love Fist's drummer is, by far, the smartest member of the band (and the only one capable of [[spoiler: diffusing defusing a bomb that was planted in the band's limo.]]
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** Tommy Portimo of SonataArctica seems to be really quite shy and has a pretty calm drumming style too.
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** Bill Ward of BlackSabbath has a massive presence in many of their songs, but was [[TheQuietOne the quiet one]] of the band. Of course' when you're in a band with OzzyOsbourne that's probably [[OverlyNarrowSuperlative not saying much]].
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* Darren King of MuteMath comes off less as an animal and more as a robot, combining computer-like precision with raw mechanical power. He's been known to drop a stick in mid-performance and complete the rest of the section ''with one hand'' with no noticeable difference. Every fan who sees the band live for the first time will eventually have that moment where they realize, "Wait a minute -- that part of the song WASN'T an electronic loop?" [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4r6M22oTao#t=4m00s As David Letterman once remarked]]: "How 'bout that drummer? Lookit that guy!"
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* [[DefLeppard Rick Allen]] can work up a sweat behind his kit (and apparently, commit domestic abuse) with only one arm.

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* [[DefLeppard Rick Allen]] can work up a sweat behind his kit (and apparently, [[WhatTheHellHero commit domestic abuse) abuse]]) with only one arm.

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* Stewart Copeland of {{The Police}} has been known to bust a snare open in the middle of a number.
* [[DefLeppard Rick Allen]] can work up a sweat behind his kit (and apparently, commit domestic abuse) with only one arm.




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** Double subversion: Sloan's Andrew Scott, in spite of some manic, primal drumming, is known for his mild-mannered temperament offstage. During the band's "Four Nights at the Palais Royale," however, Andrew switched to playing a Fender Rhodes for a few numbers, and was so disgusted at the condition of the piano that he [[BewareTheNiceOnes demolished it in a fit of rage]].
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* [[TheWho Keith fucking Moon of The Who]]: his antics included blowing up his drumkit on stage, driving his Bentley into pools and getting banned from hotels for trashing them. He's been quoted as claiming he's ''clumsy'' rather than crazy; he never ''meant'' to trash hotel rooms, it just happened...
* [[LedZeppelin John fucking Bonham]]. Moon liked to trash hotel rooms, Bonzo [[AxCrazy liked to trash people]].

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* [[TheWho Keith fucking Moon of The Who]]: his Fucking Moon]]. His antics included blowing up his drumkit on stage, driving his Bentley into pools swimming pools, and getting banned from hotels for trashing them. He's been quoted as claiming he's ''clumsy'' rather than crazy; he never ''meant'' to trash hotel rooms, it just happened...
* [[LedZeppelin John fucking Fucking Bonham]]. Moon liked to trash hotel rooms, rooms; Bonzo [[AxCrazy liked to trash people]].
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* [[TheWhiteStripes Meg White]] has a somewhat subdued drumming style. Of course, considering she drums [[{{Gainaxing}} without a bra]]...

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* [[TheWhiteStripes Meg White]] has a somewhat subdued drumming style. Of course, considering she drums [[{{Gainaxing}} without a bra]]...




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* There are several Real Life subversions: Some drummers ([[TheBeatles Ringo Starr]] for a quick example) have very subdued drumming styles, and others (such as [[{{Rush}} Neil Peart]]) seem to be very focused while drumming, and get crazy only during solos.



* Brian Downey from ThinLizzy averted this trope massively- bandmates Phil Lynott, Scott Gorham and Brian Robertson generated legendary SexDrugsAndRockAndRoll statuses, but Downey was always the quiet one, despite his ferocious and superlative drumming.
* Aversion: Larry Mullen Jr. of {{U2}}, who is definitely TheQuietOne in the band, but not without a dry sense of humour. He lampshaded this trope in an interview where he proclaimed that [[SelfDeprecation he hits things, and people clap.]]



* Averted with Phil Selway of {{Radiohead}}, who is an extremely subdued (but nonetheless excellent) drummer.
* Averted ''hard'' with Charlie Watts, TheQuietOne in TheRollingStones.

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* Averted with There are several Real Life aversions: Some drummers ([[TheBeatles Ringo Starr]] for a quick example) have very subdued drumming styles, and others (such as [[{{Rush}} Neil Peart]]) seem to be very focused while drumming, and get crazy only during solos.
** Brian Downey from ThinLizzy averted this trope massively- bandmates Phil Lynott, Scott Gorham and Brian Robertson generated legendary SexDrugsAndRockAndRoll statuses, but Downey was always the quiet one, despite his ferocious and superlative drumming.
** Another aversion: Larry Mullen Jr. of {{U2}}, who is definitely TheQuietOne in the band, but not without a dry sense of humour. He lampshaded this trope in an interview where he proclaimed that [[SelfDeprecation he hits things, and people clap.]]
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Phil Selway of {{Radiohead}}, who is an extremely subdued (but nonetheless excellent) drummer.
* Averted ''hard'' with ** TheRollingStones' Charlie Watts, Watts has been TheQuietOne in TheRollingStones.
for nearly five decades.
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* Directly subverted by Phil Selway of {{Radiohead}}, who is an extremely subdued (but nonetheless excellent) drummer.

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* Directly subverted by Averted with Phil Selway of {{Radiohead}}, who is an extremely subdued (but nonetheless excellent) drummer.
* Averted ''hard'' with Charlie Watts, TheQuietOne in TheRollingStones.
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** As well in the band of Zoras, the biggest one is.. Dun dun dun, der Drummer.
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* Directly subverted by Phil Selway of {{Radiohead}}, who is an extremely subdued (but nonetheless excellent) drummer.
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** Krupa may be a codifier, but the TropeNamer \ TropeMaker is Mic Fleetwood.
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* Also subverted on ''TheAmazingChanAndTheChanClan''; the band's drummer is the mature, responsible Henry and in one episode the mild-mannered Tom had a short turn at the drums.
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* While usually more of a DeadpanSnarker, Kim Pine becomes this the moment she gets behind the drums in the ''ScottPilgrim'' comics. Taken up to 11 in the movie.
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* There are several Real Life subversions: Some drummers ([[TheBeatles Ringo Starr]] for a quick example) have very subdued drumming styles, and others (such as [[{{Rush}} Neil Peart]]) seem to be very focused while drumming (one can see why (why?)), and get crazy only during solos.

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* There are several Real Life subversions: Some drummers ([[TheBeatles Ringo Starr]] for a quick example) have very subdued drumming styles, and others (such as [[{{Rush}} Neil Peart]]) seem to be very focused while drumming (one can see why (why?)), drumming, and get crazy only during solos.
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* Subverted like hell in GalaxyRangers episode "Battle of the Bandits," where the crew had to infiltrate a galactic rock show (it was TheEighties, that's the only excuse that can be given). It's [[TheStoic Zachary]] that gets shoved on drums.
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* ''DarkwingDuck'' featured a very short-term attempt at a 'rock' band from Gosalyn, a rambunctious {{Tomboy}} on vocals; Honker, her nerdy best friend on guitar (whose music teacher considered form superior to function); and Honker's bigger JerkAss brother Tank on drums. Gosalyn's justification? 'You were born to hit stuff!'.

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* ''DarkwingDuck'' featured a very short-term attempt at a 'rock' band from Gosalyn, a rambunctious {{Tomboy}} on vocals; Honker, her nerdy best friend on guitar (whose music teacher considered form superior to function); and Honker's bigger JerkAss brother Tank on drums. Gosalyn's justification? 'You "You were born to hit stuff!'.stuff!".

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* An episode of FamilyGuy had the family play as a band for a little while. Brian, the dog, was the drummer.

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* An episode of FamilyGuy ''FamilyGuy'' had the family play as a band for a little while. Brian, the dog, was the drummer.


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* ''TheBremenAvenueExperience'' stars a GarageBand made of FunnyAnimals. The drummer is a rooster named Tanner.
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*Dennis Wilson of {{The Beach Boys}}, to a T. At the ''T.A.M.I Show'', while performing "I Get Around", he actually [[CrowningMomentOfAwesome shattered a drumstick mid-song]].
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* [[{{Cream}} Ginger Baker]]. Known for being agressive when playing, but also in general. Was known for getting into fights with bassist Jack Bruce, often on-stage. SoYeah.

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* [[{{Cream}} Ginger Baker]]. Known for being agressive when playing, but also in general. Was known for getting into fights with bassist Jack Bruce, often on-stage. SoYeah.
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* Tommy Lee from Motley Crue, probably best known for his wild sexual activities with groupies and even Pamela Anderson. He is also a crazy party animal, possibly the rowdiest of the entire band.

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* Tommy Lee from Motley Crue, [[{{Ptitlewsbhxd7l}} Mötley Crüe]], probably best known for his wild sexual activities with groupies and even Pamela Anderson. He is also a crazy party animal, possibly the rowdiest of the entire band.
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* [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9t3QVoFQnM Epic drummer at the wrong gig]].
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[[TheMuppetShow http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/animal_at_drums.jpg]]

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[[TheMuppetShow http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/animal_at_drums.jpg]]
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