Women and girls have been playing drums as long as drums have been around. Itâs important to highlight and celebrate the major influence women have had on a male-dominated industry, and keep doing so until gender doesnât matter to anyone.
Teen band The Runaways blew up in the 1970s, and featured drummer and cofounder Sandy West, is still considered one of the most influential female drummers in rock music today.
Watch a videoAnika Nilles is a German drummer, composer, solo musician, and musical educator. She launched her career on YouTube during the early 2010s, and has released two full-length albums to date.
Watch a videoKristina Schiano is a 25 year old professional drummer who has surpassed 1 Million Subscribers on YouTube. She is sponsored by the top music companies around the world, records for artists in the studio, and goes on tour.
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