| i've been influenced by a lot of drummers, and i truly believe that they are all bonafide legends... my main favs are guys like neil peart, buddy rich, john bonham, mike portnoy, tony royster jr., chris adler, tim alexander... but ive decided to list them all (in no particular order):
Neil Peart (Rush), Chris Adler (Lamb of God), Tony Royster Jr., Gene Krupa (deceased), Tim "Herb" Alexander (Primus), Steve Gadd, Buddy Rich (deceased), Frank Zappa (deceased), Lars Ulrich (Metallica), Derek Roddy (Nile/Divine Empire/Malevolent Creation/Hate Eternal), George Kollias (Nile), Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater), Vinnie Colaiuta, Charlie Watts (The Rolling Stones), John Bonham (Led Zeppelin; deceased), Ian Paice (Deep Purple), Keith Moon (The Who; deceased), Thomas Lang, Peter Criss (KISS), Earl Palmer, Jeff Porcaro (deceased), Joey Jordison (Slipknot), Chad Smith (the Red Hot Chili Peppers), Nick Menza (Megadeth), Gar Samuelson (Megadeth; deceased), Danny Carey (Tool), Travis Barker [Blink-182/Transplants/(+44)], Steve Smith, Billy Cobham, Jojo Mayer, Joe Morello, Phil Rudd (AC/DC), Rick Allen (Def Leppard), Nicko McBrain (Iron Maiden), Charlie Benante (Anthrax), Vinnie Paul Abbott (Pantera/Damageplan), Ringo Starr (The Beatles), Terry Bozzio, Hal Blaine, Dave Grohl (Nirvana/Foo Fighters), John Dolmayan (System of a Down), Dave Lombardo (Slayer/Fantômas/Grip Inc.), Dave Weckl, Jaska Raatikainen (Children of Bodom). |