POLL: The Greatest Drummers Of All Time – have your say!

For the first time ever, Rhythm will be conducting a poll to determine the greatest drummers of all time - and we need your votes! The premise is simple. We´re looking for the players who you think are the most impressive to have ever picked up a pair of sticks. From jazz giants and pop pioneers to metal maestros and hip-hop heroes, don´t miss out on your chance to contribute to this definitive list of drumming talent.

VOTE NOW - and win a Sabian AAX X-Plosion Fast crash worth £238!


This cymbal could be yours!

How to enter: Either pick up a copy of the August issue of Rhythm (and head to page 33) or fill out the online form at www.futurecomps.co.uk/greatestdrummerpoll

All submissions will be entered in a draw to win an 18” Sabian AAX X-Plosion Fast crash cymbal, and the results of the poll will be published in an upcoming issue. Thanks in advance for your votes!

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Entries must be submitted between 07/07/09 and midnight on 03/08/09. By taking part in a Competition, you agree to be bound by the Competition Rules which are summarised below but can be viewed in full at www.futureects.com. Late entries will be disqualified. Entries must be submitted by an individual (not via any agency or similar) and, unless otherwise stated, are limited to one per household. The Company reserves the right in its sole discretion to substitute any prize with cash or a prize of comparable value. Unless otherwise stated, the Competition is open to all GB residents, except employees of Future Publishing and any party involved in the Competition or their households. By entering a Competition you give permission to use your name, likeness and personal information in connection with the Competition and for promotional purposes. All entries will become the property of the Company upon receipt and will not be returned. You warrant that the Competition entry is entirely your own work and not copied or adapted from any other source. If you are a winner, you may have to provide additional information. Details of winners will be available on request within three months of the closing date. If you are a winner, receipt by you of any prize is conditional upon you complying with (amongst other things) the Competition Rules. You acknowledge and agree that neither the Company nor any associated third parties shall have any liability to you in connection with your use and/or possession of your prize. Texts will be charged at £1.00 plus your standard network tariff rate. The winners will be selected at random from all entries received between the relevant dates and will be sent the prize free of charge. Each winner will be notified within 28 days of the closing date and will be required to give details of a delivery address in the UK to which the prize should be sent.






Chris Barnes

I'm MusicRadar's eCommerce Editor. In addition to testing the latest music gear, with a particular focus on electronic drums, it's my job to manage the 300+ buyer's guides on MusicRadar and help musicians find the right gear for them at the best prices. I dabble with guitar, but my main instrument is the drums, which I have been playing for 24 years. I've been a part of the music gear industry for 20 years, including 7 years as Editor of the UK's best-selling drum magazine Rhythm, and 5 years as a freelance music writer, during which time I worked with the world's biggest instrument brands including Roland, Boss, Laney and Natal.