There are many different routes to go when writing about the Capricorn drummers in this playlist. I could highlight some great Capricorn jazz drummers like Max Roach, Gene Krupa, and Butch Ballard. Or I could highlight great classic rock Capricorn drummers like Cozy Powell, Lars Ulrich, Tommy Clufetos, and Aynsley Dunbar. Instead of picking an over arching genre though, I’m going to highlight a few of my favorite Capricorn drummers and explore what draws these individuals into the art of drumming.
Before you read further, please keep these Capricorn keywords in mind.
Capricorn Keywords to Remember
- Goals
- Determination
- Prestige
- Structure
Emmy’s Favorite Capricorn Drummers
Josh Freese 12-25-1972 (Paramore, The Offspring, Devo, Nine Inch Nails, and more)
Oh Josh Freese. This Capricorn drummer, tripped me up when creating these playlists. Many songs that I thought were drummed by someone else, were in fact drummed by Josh Freese. For example, 3 Doors Down had an Aquarius and Pisces Drummer; however, some of my favorite 3 Doors Down songs actually had Josh Freese drumming on the track. Josh Freese gets around, and I love this for him. Capricorns are stereo-typically known as the bosses of the zodiac, and it’s because they work their asses off – I mean, look at Josh’s discography.
Of the many projects Josh has been a part of, my favorite by far is The Offspring’s Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace – specifically the song Stuff is Messed Up. Every time I listen to this album, I’m transported back to high school when I would ride to school with my sister and brother in law. Talking was not an option in the car, only playing The Offspring loudly and on repeat was allowed.
Although that’s my favorite album, Josh Freese drums on so many great albums. If you see any missing from this playlist, please comment below and I will get them added.
Dave Grohl 1-14-1969 (Nirvana)
Did you know Dave Grohl is more than just the front man for The Foo Fighters? He was also a drummer for Nirvana. Check out young Dave in this video, Smells Like Teen Spirit.
While looking at Dave’s natal chart, we can see the front man persona in his Libra tenth house, but to me – that’s not what makes Dave so great. With his moon in the twelfth house (trine his North Node in Aries in the fourth house), he is more of a quiet nurturing soul.
For me, the drumming planet is the warrior planet Mars, and with Mars in Scorpio on his MC in the eleventh house – Dave is known for being a powerhouse drummer.
As you can see from this Howard Stern interview, Dave was not one to steal the show though. In Nirvana, Dave was there for the good of the group (eleventh house).
What stands out for you in Dave’s chart? I’d love to know in the comments below!
Additional Capricorn Drummers
- Harry Judd 12-23-1985 (McFly)
- Darren Leader 12-25-1969 (Steel Panther)
- Blake Robinson 12-25-1991 (G-Eazy touring)
- Butch Ballard 12-26-1918 (Jazz Drummer, played with Duke Ellington and Count Basie)
- James Kottak 12-26-1962 (Scorpions, Kottak)
- Lars Ulrich 12-26-1963 (Metallica)
- Terry Bozzio 12-27-1950 (Missing Persons, Frank Zappa)
- James Cassells 12-27-1989 (Asking Alexandria)
- Otto Wood 12-28-1990 (Waterparks)
- Cozy Powell 12-29-1947 (The Jeff Beck Group, Rainbow, Whitesnake, and Black Sabbath)
- Danny Wagner 12-29-1998 (Greta Van Fleet)
- Tommy Clufetos 12-30-1979 (Rob Zombie, Ozzy Osbourne, Ted Nugent, Alice Cooper)
- Jamie Follese 12-30-1991 (Hot Chelle Rae)
- Bob Bryar 12-31-1979 (My Chemical Romance)
- Ali Siadat 1-1-1954 (Mother Mother)
- Nia Lovelis 1-1-1997 (Hey Violet)
- Patrick Foley 1-2-1990 (As It Is)
- Mark Pontius 1-3-1985 (Foster the People)
- Manny Dominick 1-5-1988 (Ghost Town DJs, Capture the Crown)
- Gary Wiseman 1-6-1979 (Bowling for Soup)
- Paul Hester 1-8-1959 (Crowded House, Split Enz, Largest Living Things)
- Jeremy Spencer 1-8-1973 (Five Finger Death Punch)
- Andrew Tolman 1-9-1986 (Imagine Dragons, The Moth In The Flame, Mount Saint)
- Max Roach 1-10-1924 (Jazz Drummer, played with Miles Davis and Duke Ellington)
- Aynsley Dunbar 1-10-1946 (Jefferson Starship, David Bowie)
- Lewi Morgan 1-10-1988 (Rixton aka Push Baby)
- Fred White 1-13-1955 (Earth Wind and Fire)
- Steve Jordan 1-14-1957 (John Mayer Trio)
- Gene Krupa 1-15-1909 (Jazz Drummer, played Tommy Dorsey and many others)
- Jeremiah Fraites 1-17-1986 (The Lumineers)
- Alejandro Posada 1-17-1993 (Morat)
- Desi Arnaz Jr 1-19-1953 (Dino, Desi, and Billy)
- Joel Cassady 1-19-1989 (Walk Off the Earth)
- Zyon Cavalera 1-19-1993 (Soulfly, Lody Kong)
Summary
As you can see, the Capricorn drummers in this playlist are determined, hardworking, GOATs. If a Capricorn drummer you love is missing from this playlist, please comment below so I can add them to the playlist.
The Capricorn Drummers Playlist
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