Mainly all meat and potato English drummers from the rock era
Ian Paice Deep Purple
Steve Ferrone Average White Band, Tom Petty
John Bonham Led Zepelin
Kenny Jones Who
Roger Taylor Queen
Larry Mullen Jnr U2
Simon Kirke Bad Company
All drummers of bands Jethro Tull, Iron Maiden, Kiss, Steppenwolf
Mick Tucker The Sweet
Lee Kerslake Uriah Heep
Daryll Sweet Nazareth
Mick Fleetwood Fleetwood Mac
Kenny Aronoff John Couger
Anton Fig Letterman show
Most inspirational drummer to me is Ian Paice. Not only his playing but his mindset and approach to drumming i have gained a lot from.
http://www.effingham.net/bishop/IanP...erviewPage.htm
His DVD "Not for the Pros" is very good, any learner should check it out.
http://www.amazon.com/Not-Pros-Ian-Paice/dp/B00006ADFG