Guess What? Bands with Drummers as Lead Singers
July 5, 2025
Guess What? Don Henley not only held down the rhythm section but also sang some of the Eagle’s most iconic hits like: “Hotel California”, “Desperado”, “The Long Run”, “Wasted Time” and “Best of My Love”.
Who’s your favorite drummer who also took on lead vocal duties? Here’s a list of bands where the drummer stepped up to the mic as the frontman.
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- Don Henley (The Eagles) – “Hotel California”, “Desperado”, “The Long Run”, “Wasted Time” , “Best of My Love”
- Ringo Starr (The Beatles) – “Have A Little Help With Your Friends”
- Phil Collins (Genesis) – “In the Air Tonight,” “Against All Odds,”
- Peter Criss (Kiss) – “Beth,” “Hard Luck Woman”
- Don Brewer (Grand Funk Railroad) – “We’re an American Band”
- Dave Grohl (The Foo Fighters) – “Big Me”
- Kelly Keagy (Night Ranger) – “Sister Christian”
- Karen Carpenter (Carpenters) – “Close to You,” “Superstar”
- Mickey Dolenz (The Monkees) – “Last Train to Clarksville,” “I’m a Believer”
- John Dittrich (Restless Heart) – “When She Cries”
