Backbeats: a history of rock and roll in fifteen drummers

Introduction: We are a part of the Rhythm Nation

Sam Lay: integrating the blues

Hal Blaine: the sound of California

Al Jackson Jr.: from Memphis to the Love Crowd

Ringo Starr: the biggest fool that ever hit the big time

Charlie Watts: let it loose

Kenny Buttrey: beyond the Nashville sound

Moe Tucker: louder than anything

Clyde Stubblefield: don't turn it loose

John Bonham: power and presence

Bernard "Pretty" Purdie: the sweetener

Earl Hudson: this is hardcore

Tony Thompson: the biggest beat

Dave Lombardo: going to extremes

Dave Grohl: one big rip-off!

Questlove: man vs. machine.