Greatest Rock Drummers


Given the subject line many names come to mind such as  Ginger Baker, Keith Moon, Phil Collins and Carl Palmer but, is Neil Peart the greatest rock drummer of all time?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSToKcbWz1k
falconquest

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Ok, I can see Earl Palmer as a contender but I wouldn't lump Cream into the category of jazz......although Baker did play lots of jazz. I guess one would also have to consider Bill Bruford as well.
mitch2
"It is a good list but some will find it incomplete....particularly fans of John Bonham."

I knew when I typed the post that I left out Bonzo but then I would have to mention Mickey Hart. I felt bad about that but one has to draw the line somewhere. I still think Neil Peart is among the best due to technical ability and creativity.
If you're talking jazz drummers then I must give a shout out to Jon Deitemyer, drummer for Patricia Barber.
Did anyone mention Michael Shrieve? He was just a pup at Woodstock and earned his post as the drummer for Santana because of this performance.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqZceAQSJvc