Modern Drummer 2023 Studio Readers Poll Winner

Since breaking onto the scene with The Aquabats and Blink 182, Travis Barker’s rhythmic drive and versatile drumming has made him the leading pop-punk-hip hop studio drummer. His collaborators include LL Cool J, Corey Taylor, Willie Nelson, and Slash; and his drumming is heard on recent recordings by Machine Gun Kelly, Avril Lavigne, and Atreyu.

Runners-Up: Kenny Aronoff, Josh Freese, Abe Laboriel Jr., Ash Soan.