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.
zar
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.....
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....



.....and the really neat thing about Kenny is he could play it all....classical, rock, jazz, country, pop, etc.. He holds a degree in classical music.  Was Mellencamps long time drummer.  Will never forget it.