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Greatest rhythm sections

The rhythm section in a jazz, blues or rock band provides the foundation and motive force for the entire ensemble. The truly great ones not only establish the band's sonic signature, they can generate new styles. Which rhythm sections do you think have been the most influential in their respective genres, and, or changed the way you listened to music? Please try to limit your selections to groups and not individual musicians as it the ensemble sound I'd like to get your comments on.
siliab
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simao
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Fishman and Gordon from Phish lock in and drive the groove along both structured and improv lines like very few other sections ever did.

Up there also have to be Jones and Garrison from Coltrane's class Quartet form the early 60's. Very few could keep up with Coltrane like they did.

And, of course, Geddy and Neil.
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dhpeck
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Eddie Van Halen/Alec Van Halen

csmgolf
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Though they were more known for the triple lead guitars, I always enjoyed the pre crash rhythm section of Lynyrd Skynyrd. Billy Powell with Bob Burns/Artimus Pyle were very good. "I know a little", "Call me the Breeze", "Workin for MCA", etc
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bdp24
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dhpeck---Not to be contrary, but rhythm section is a term for the drummer and bassist (and sometimes pianist) in a band, the band's guitarist not being part of that section. There are exceptions, such as Steve Cropper of Booker T & The MG's, wherein his guitar style played a role in creating the band's rhythmic foundation.
rockadanny
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McCoy Tyner, Elvin Jones, Jimmy Garrison...with Coltrane
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