Best Rock Drummers

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.

I'll listen to ANYTHING Bill Bruford plays. He is so original and outside the box that it's breathtaking. He is one of a few drummers that you can identify his playing inmediately - not many you can say that about!