The Western Christmas Day is considered the "First Day of Christmas" and the 12 days of Christmas go from December 25th to January 5th.

The eve of the 12th day of Christmas is also called Epiphany Eve and I have just had an epiphany.

"On the twelve day of Christmas my true love gave to me... 12 drummers drumming!"

How about if we list 12 drummers drumming. I listed 12 videos of drummers drumming. There are so many more drummers I want to include but these are the drummers that came to mind.

12. You

11. Djembe

Jam

10. Steel Drum

Relaxing

9. Scottish tribal pipes and drum "Ya Bassa"

They rock

8. Street Drummer

Damat is an Italian street drummer. He puts on a great performance.

7. Nanta

South Korean traditional drums are put to music in a cooking show.

6. Ringo Starr

(Do I need to say more?)

5. Keith Moon

I would never leave him off a drummer boy list. Tears come to my eyes. This video is after almost 15 years of touring together. I just love his drum set. Take it good look at those drums. They won't be in one piece after the show. Legend

4. John Bonham

The drummer boy himself will take you to another world. There is not much I can say except listen. This is like calypso funk rock marching and life rolled up in one.

3. Bernard Purdie "Mississippi Bigfoot"

Don't let me fool you. You need to listen three or four times. He is adding ghost notes that will trip you out. Try following by counting (not the bass--- the drums!!). What time are you catching? Amazing!!

2. Neil Part -

Here is Neil with Rush in Tom Sawyer. He is powerful, but notice how meticulous he is with beat and how he picks up on the key board antics with his cymbals.

1. Ginger Baker -

Here check out his performance in Sunshine of your love with Creme. He kicks it with two kick drums, syncopation, groovy rhythms, and ride cymbals that give this song that fusion feeling.