10 Greatest Classic Rock Drummers Of All Time
7. Mitch Mitchell
Drummer Mitch Mitchell is a sadly often overlooked cog in the Rock machine that was the Jimi Hendrix Experience. This overlooked status can only be attributed to the icon that stood in front of him burning his instrument, because it is certainly not down to a lack of talent from Mitchell.
One of the finest classic Rock drummers of all time, Mitchell's manic energy was a perfect compliment to Hendrix’s incredible stage presence. Songs like Fire and Crosstown Traffic perfectly encapsulate his high tempo, yet extremely controlled style, and arguably owe as much to Mitchell for their fame as Hendrix. Fire in particular is a high tempo, fill-heavy piece that showcases everything that makes Mitchell so brilliant.
It would be easy for anyone to get lost behind the presence of Hendrix, and to Mitchell's credit, he never seemed to mind playing second fiddle publicly despite his incredible talent. A high-energy drummer and a clearly brilliant band mate, Mitchell deserves his recognition as one of Classic Rocks finest drummers.