Neil Young - Guitarist

@bdp24

I totally get where you are coming from. Although I shake my head in awe listening to Vinnie Caliuta or Danny Carey - as these guys are insane. I prefer a more musical passionate and approachable style that fits tightly with the band and the song.

Of course I know the muscle shoals drummer. This was one place the Rolling Stones has to go to pay tribute to what may be the best rhythm section ever in pop blues and soul. There is a great documentary movie about Muscle Shoals - I highly recommend it if you can find it on Netflix.

The drumming by the lady of Little Hurricane duo is interesting. A good example of musicality. I don’t think she has much chops but her style is refreshing.

My perso favs

Jeff Beck, Joe Walsh, John Frusciante, Brian May, Mike Campbell, Jimmy Page, David Gilmour, Eric Clapton, Jack White, Keith Richards.

they all speak through the guitar. It is a unique gift to be able to make a guitar speak. There are many others. Conveying feeling requires subtlety. These musicians also play for the song.

Wanabees

Santana, Eddie van Halen and Hendrix - they all try too hard. Impressive tone and skill but in the outrageous showmanship quest they often ignore important aspects of rhythm, respecting the other musicians and playing to give feeling to the song.