This section is as far as possible, a chronological list of people who have made an impression on me over the years. As you will find out, it’s not entirely about drummers and their drumming; in fact, it would be fair to say that I’m more a lover of rhythm sections and drummers who contribute as true musicians, rather than ‘just a drummer’. Anyway, read on, you may find something you like and even agree with…
First Up: The sound from Detroit…
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- James Jamerson & The Funk Brothers
- Ringo Starr
- The Chic Organisation
- Ian Paice
- Roger Taylor
- Phil Rudd
- Clive Burr
- Stewart Copeland
- Mark Brzezicki
- Phil Gould
- Carlton Barrett
- Paul Geary
- Stevie Wonder
- Will Calhoun & Living Colour
- Chad Smith
- Keith York
- Dave Hassell
- John Bonham
- Bernard Purdie
- Jeff Porcaro
- The Drummers of James Brown
- Zoro
- Stanton Moore
- Steve Jordan
- Daniel Glass
- Missing In Action