Best Rock Drummers

just saw the "beware of mr. baker" documentary on netflix (ginger's quite a lovely fellow) and watched with interest his "drum battles" with the likes of elvin jones, max roach and art blakey. great a "rock" drummer as baker is/was, he's really not in the same league as the aforesaid three--they're speed, technique, etc. are astounding, while he sounds wild and unschooled in comparison. good film.

Based on Blu-ray performances that I've recently seen, I really agree with the previous Vinnie Colaiuta comments. His drumming on Jeff Beck's performances have really caught my eyes & ears!

Additionally, I don't believe Lenny White has been mentioned. He puts down some very musical & impressive licks on Return to Forever: Returns - Live at Montreux [Blu-ray] (2009) with Chick Corea on keyboards, Al Di Meola on guitar & Stanley Clarke on bass. In fact the musicianship displayed by everyone on this DVD is more than impressive.....

Just thought of another worth mention, Terry Bozio.

That bald guy who plays with all the greats.
I saw him with Melloncamp and on the Airplane reunion tour.

Kenny Arinoff ( "the bald guy" ) referred to above.  Saw him front row at a drum clinic.  Never heard such force, power, yet with sublime delicacy.  There were drummers in the audience, namely, Bun E. Carlos of Cheap Trick.  Carlos' jaw was on the floor in awe.... Regards....