Best Rock Drummers


I've seen most of them and by far the two that stand out are Neil Peart of Rush and Ceasar Z. of Golden Earring. For non-rock I would say it's a no brainer with Buddy Rich.
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When it comes to metal, I prefer thrash. Sure, Dave Lombardo of Slayer is one of the best, but give Tom Hunting from Exodus try.
Steve "Bam Bam "Becker, from South Side Johnny was an excellent drummer. A prolific jazz drummer believe it or not. When he joined SSJ of course he had to play their stuff. He was a personal friend and turned me on to alot of great jazz albums when we were young. Great guy just to hang out with, RIP Steve.
I think Jimmy Chamberlin flies under the radar, from Smashing Pumpkins fame. There is a lot going on underneath the surface.

Brann Dailor from Mastodon nails it too.