Drummers I like (my influences)
These are the drummers I've listened to and learned from. These are in no particular order, except for the first 10. If you haven't heard of some of these guys, check them out when you get a chance. If someone's not on this list, it just means they haven't influenced me in a significant way, or I overlooked them. Feel free to send me a list of your influences, as I'm always interested in listening to new drummers.
If a drummer has a personal Web site, I've included a link to it.
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Neil Peart - Rush (deceased, 2020)
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Stewart Copeland - The Police, Oysterhead, various
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Terry Bozzio - Independent, clinician, Frank Zappa, Jeff Beck
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Tim "Herb" Alexander - Primus (see this great impromptu drum lesson on Herb's cider YoutTube channel)
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Mike Portnoy - Dream Theater, Adrenalin Mob, and others
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Matt Chamberlain - Critters Buggin, Tori Amos, studio
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Vinnie Colaiuta - Sting, Frank Zappa, studio
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Alan White - Yes, John Lennon, George Harrison (deceased, 2022)
Watch an extensive interview I did with Alan White in 2011 about the Yes album Fly from Here and an album he did with Tony Levin and David Torn.
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Phil Collins - Phil Collins, Genesis
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Steve Smith - Vital Information, independent
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Buddy Rich - Buddy Rich Band, various (deceased, 1987)
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Joe Morello - Dave Brubeck (deceased, 2011)
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Steven Perkins - Jane's Addiction
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Alex Van Halen - Van Halen
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Chad Wackerman - Independent
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Carter Beauford - Dave Matthews Band
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Manu Katche - Sting, studio
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Jeff Porcaro - Toto (deceased, 1992)
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Rod Morgenstein - Dixie Dregs, Winger, various
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Chad Smith - The Red Hot Chili Peppers
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Stevie Wonder
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David Weckl - The Dave Weckl Band, Chick Corea
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John Bonham - Led Zeppelin (deceased, 1980)
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Bill Bruford - Yes, Earthworks, King Crimson
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Dave Grohl - Nirvana, Foo Fighters
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Chad Gracey - Live
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Omar Hakim - Independent, Sting
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Larry Mullen, Jr. - U2
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Nicko McBrain - Iron Maiden
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Billy Cobham - Independent
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Mickey Hart - The Grateful Dead, Planet Drum
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Simon Phillips - Independent, The Who
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Dave Abbruzzese - Pearl Jam, Independent
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Matt Cameron - Pearl Jam, Geddy Lee, Soundgarden
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Lars Ulrich - Metallica
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Travis Barker - Blink 182
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Tre Cool - Green Day
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Chester Thompson - Phil Collins, independent
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Tony Thompson - Power Station (deceased, 2003)
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Gerry Brown - Studio
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Aaron Comess - The Spin Doctors
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Tommy Aldridge - Various
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Danny Carey - Tool
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Ringo Starr - The Beatles
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Scott Rockenfield - Queensryche