Yes, Drummers’ Brains ARE Different from Everyone Else’s. And That’s a Good Thing.

As a drummer myself, I’ve come to tolerate all manner of drummer jokes. But hang on. It turns out that there’s something–ahem–superior in the brain department. Science says so.  From Mic (via Brad):

Whether it’s being ruthlessly mocked for their idiocy, repeatedly killed in This Is Spinal Tap or just lusted after less often than the lead guitarist, drummers walk a tough road. But it turns out science shows drummers have an advantage over everyone else. According to research, drummers have a rare, innate ability to problem-solve and change those around them.

For starters, rock steady drummers can actually be smarter than their less rhythmically-focused bandmates. Astudy from the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm found a link between intelligence, good timing and the part of the brain used for problem-solving. Researchers had drummers play a variety of different beats and then tasked them with a simple 60-problem intelligence test. The drummers who scored the highest were also better able to keep a steady beat. At last, hard proof that John Bonham really was a genius.

Ooo.  And it gets better. Keep reading.