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The high priest of drums: John Bonham circa 1973 © Neal Preston/CORBIS

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. So, in honour of Solo Week on MusicRadar, it's time to give the drummer some love with a collection of stunning solos.

Of course, when drum solos are done badly, they provide the perfect excuse to go to the bar for another pint or pop to the loo because you've had too many pints. But when a drum solo is done right, when the player has not only speed and volume but the ability to say something with the drums, they can be totally riveting.

Take it away, you beautiful mad men of the skins...

First up: jazz fusion drumming at its best, Asaf Sirkis

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