Coda
There's only one thing every top ten band ever has in common, regardless of whether it's rock, pop, blues, soul, punk, or whatever: The drums are really, really good. Drums on all hit recordings are totally locked in time in a groove that makes your foot move whether or not you want your foot to move. A weak drummer makes any band weak. A really groovin' drummer makes a good band very good. A really groovin' drummer makes a great band transcendent . So be good, or get a good drummer, with good gear. Or get a machine and learn to use it.