I'm sorry but I believe 'you' plural have it backward:
I would rate Bill Bruford (listen to "One of a Kind"), Carl Palmer, Terri Bozzio and Pierre Moerlin (Gong) above Neil Pert and Bonham... however I suppose if we're talking ROCK as opposed to Prog. Rock or Jazz-rock then I can see your point.
I would rate Bill Bruford (listen to "One of a Kind"), Carl Palmer, Terri Bozzio and Pierre Moerlin (Gong) above Neil Pert and Bonham... however I suppose if we're talking ROCK as opposed to Prog. Rock or Jazz-rock then I can see your point.