With all due respect, Mr. Clem, Copeland couldn’t carry Neil Peart’s bass drum pedal. With the possible exception of John Bonham, in terms of rock drumming, Peart is the GOAT.
Others I like: John Densmore of the Doors, very attuned to what the other musicians were doing. A creative drummer.
Charlie Watts could hold a groove even if he fell asleep at the kit. Love his simplicity AND his dependability.
There’s a percussionist who’s played with Billy Joel for years, Crystal Taliefro and she plays with soul and passion. She’s a multi-faceted musician and has a “from-the-gut” voice that slays.
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