Best Rock Drummers

Hellerfi jogged my memory of seeing Buddy Rich on the Johnny Carson show several times- he wasn't a rocker but he was one of the greatest drummers that ever lived (quite possibly the greatest).

When the thread said Rock Drummers I did not include other genres, but I must tip my hat to the greatest soul r&b drummer of all time (former James Brown drummer Jabo Starks "pronounced jab-o." His incredible riffs and beats have been sampled and copied so many times that they are taken for granted as every day beats- but he started the funk and soul beats we hear now and in the past.

mike portnoy, Carter Beauford, mitch mitchell, Ian Paice, steve smith

No one has mentioned Kenny Aronoff and he should be recognized. Also, check out Rodney Holmes, he is simply incredible.

-RW-

There are loads of great ones, but this drummer's vote for the best in rock are:
Simon Phillips
Marc Brzezicki
Danny Carey
Dave Garibaldi
Vinnie Colaiuta
Joey Jordison
Jerry Gaskill

...no knocks against Bonham, Moon, Peart, Porcaro, Copeland, etc., who are all amazing drummers.

For non-rock I would say it's a no brainer with Buddy Rich.

Again, there are many great ones--Bernard Purdie, Han Bennink, Tony Williams, John Hollenbeck, Omar Hakim, etc....but for the greatest ever, I suggest that you see Dennis Chambers in concert. And remember to wear diapers.