Greatest Rock Drummers

Since we talk about styles and overplaying, I want to add that IMHO Jim Karstein is a most exceptional “play for the song” drummer. Hat tip to James Cruce also.

Just listen to JJ Cale or Clapton. 

Excellent nomination of Jim Karstein, shadorne. I'm impressed! Others of his ilk (supremely musical, therefore unknown to most) include Jim Christie (Lucinda Williams, Dwight Yoakam), David Kemper (T Bone Burnett), Don Heffington (Emmylou Harris, Lone Justice, Victoria Williams, Buddy Miller), Kenny Buttrey (Dylan, Neil Young, Nashville studios), and Harry Stinson (Marty Stuart, Nashville studios). All the above are favorites of songwriters, a very good sign.

Liberty Devitto not iconic but a hell of a drummer. Incredible touch, finesse and creativity

"Clapton did all the lead guitar work on two tracks, "While my Guitar Gently Weeps" and "Yer Blues"

I'm fairly certain that "Yer Blues" has two lead guitar parts, neither of which was played by Eric Clapton.  If you know otherwise, please cite the source of your information.  You might be confusing the studio track with some live version(s).