musical drummers...who are they ???

Aren't ALL drummers musical?

Definitely not. As a drummer for nearly 30 years, I'd say there are very few who qualify as such. A musical drummer plays compositionally, carrying a tune of their own, even when playing solo. Not many, even the phenomenal drummers in the top-100 list, are capable of being more than timekeepers and technicians.

For musicality, you can begin with anyone who ever played for Zappa...Bozzio, Wackerman, Colaiuta.

Others:
Dennis Chambers
David Garibaldi
John French
Dennis Chambers
Danny Frankel
Pierre Favre
Omar Hakim (Not in the top-100? Top-25, IMO)
Manu Katche
Simon Phillips
Mark Brzezicki
Oh yeah, Dennis Chambers. Let's not forget him. :-)

What is the difference between John Bonham/Carl Palmer/Charles Watts? Here's a clue, 1 is a 'musical drummer' the other 2 are rocket scientists'!

I am always on the hunt for new great drummers, as rhythm has such a profound effect on my enjoyment of music. Well I found one.

Keith Harris. He is not famous enough to be in drum roll yet but I suspect he is well on his way to becoming one of the world's legendary drummers.

Extremely musical and excellent timing. Like the best R & B drummers, a 'groovemaster' - tasteful and accentuating the music rather than driving and in your face.

Another Harvey Mason perhaps? I'll be watching you Keith!

STEWART COPELAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!