Popular music's greatest drum intros
The best songs opened by a drumbeat
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Rarely is a song introduced by a drum, yet some of popular music's most memorable tracks do, in fact, open with a drumbeat. By letting the drummer lead the way, artists and bands can elevate their music to a whole new level. And a song with a standout drum sound quite often beats a path to the top. So, what are pop and rock music's greatest drum intros?
Click through and sound out the best songs opened by a drumbeat.
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