Moe Tucker

Moe Tucker is an American musician best known as the original drummer for The Velvet Underground, a highly influential rock band from the 1960s. Unlike typical drummers, she played percussion while standing or sitting low, using minimal equipment, which contributed to the band's distinctive sound. Her style combined simple but effective rhythms with a sense of rawness that helped shape alternative and punk music. After leaving the band, Tucker continued to create music as a solo artist and collaborator. Her innovative approach and unique position in rock history have earned her recognition as a pioneering figure in modern alternative music.