Dale Crover
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Dale Crover's greatest accolade is his enduring influence on heavy music. He was ranked No. 87 on Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Drummers of All Time in 2016, a rare honor for a drummer from the underground. He is widely cited by peers like Dave Grohl and Lars Ulrich as a major influence. As a co-founder of the Melvins, he helped create the sludge metal genre and shaped the sound of grunge. His drumming has been described as sludgy, swing-heavy, and unmistakable.
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Rolling Stone 100 Greatest Drummers of All Time
Ranked No. 87 for his sludgy, swing-heavy style and influence on grunge and alternative metal.
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100 Greatest Drummers of All Time
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Modern Drummer
February 2014
Dale Crover: The Melvins' Master of Mayhem
Records & Feats
Only drummer to have played on stage with both Nirvana and Foo Fighters
Crover filled in for Dave Grohl on drums for the Foo Fighters on several occasions, having previously drummed for Nirvana in 1988.