15 Favorite Drummers (in no particular order)

Terry Bozio's Drumset - "WOW!!!"

I play the drums a little bit.  I used to play a lot more than I do now.  I used to think I was not too bad back then, but years of non-activity on the drums have taken its toll - as muscle memory can only help so much.  I have had 3 instructors in the past: Cendy Luntungan (Emerald, Java Jazz), Gilang Ramadhan (Krakatau, PIG, Java Jazz) & Philmon Haryadi.  I am very much influenced by Phil Collins, Jeff Porcaro, Vinnie Colaiuta & Billy Cobham - but I don't play anywhere nearly as good as they do - OBVIOUSLY.

I now like to list my 15 favorite drummers, in no particular order, as each bring their own uniqueness and gifts to the table and I greatly appreciate each of them in their own right.  So without further ado, here's the list:

  1.  Steve Smith
  2.  Dave Weckl
  3.  Vinnie Colaiuta
  4.  Jeff Porcaro
  5.  Neil Peart
  6.  Billy Cobham
  7.  John Bonham
  8.  Steve Gadd
  9.  Vinnie Paul
10.  Alex Van Halen
11.  Max Roach
12.  Art Blakey
13.  Buddy Rich
14.  Phil Ehart
15.  Phil Collins

I would love to take the time to discuss each particular drummer, their unique techniques and how they influence me as a (wanna-be) drummer and as a music listener in general, but it would take much more time than currently available for me now.  There are many more drummers whom I admire, but I think these guys give you a good idea on the kind of music I like.  Ciao