Best Rock Drummers


I've seen most of them and by far the two that stand out are Neil Peart of Rush and Ceasar Z. of Golden Earring. For non-rock I would say it's a no brainer with Buddy Rich.
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Thomas Prigeon of the "Mars Volta" is astounding, and Phil Selway of Radiohead
is one of my favorite "invisible" drummers (the guys that just play what's right for the song-no flashy fills or pyrotechnics).
Terry Bozzio is certainly no slouch, and Vinnie Colaiuta ain't either. Both are from Zappa's band. Mmm-forgot Ainsley Dunbar.
Zappa always snagged the very best drummers. Dunbar was one, Bozzio was another, and don't forget Ralph Humphries.
Heyyyyy... got to give some to Chad Wackerman, Vinnie, Chester and Arthur Tripp!!...not laying claim to any "best" designations, but those guys banged skin on some high quality FZ stuff.
No mention of Mickey Hart or Bill Kreutzman? Hmmmm....Each of them individually is outstanding, together pretty amazing.