You are what you listen to...

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.

1. Neil Peart - Rush

2. Stewart Copeland - The Police, Oysterhead, various

3. Terry Bozzio - Independent, clinician, Frank Zappa, Jeff Beck

4. Tim "Herb" Alexander - Primus

5. Matt Chamberlain - Critters Buggin, Tori Amos, studio

6. Vinnie Colaiuta - Sting, Frank Zappa, studio

7. Alan White - Yes, John Lennon, George Harrison

8. Phil Collins - Phil Collins, Genesis

9. Steve Smith - Vital Information, independent

10. Buddy Rich - Buddy Rich Band, various (deceased)

11. Joe Morello - Dave Brubeck

12. Steven Perkins - Jane's Addiction

13. Alex Van Halen - Van Halen

14. Chad Wackerman - Independent

15. Carter Beauford - Dave Matthews Band

16. Manu Katche - Sting, studio

17. Jeff Porcaro - Toto (deceased)

18. Rod Morgenstein - Dixie Dregs, Winger, various

19. Chad Smith - The Red Hot Chili Peppers

20. Stevie Wonder

21. David Weckl - The Dave Weckl Band, Chick Corea

22. John Bonham - Led Zeppelin (deceased)

23. Bill Bruford - Yes, Earthworks, King Crimson

24. Dave Grohl - Nirvana, Foo Fighters

25. Chad Gracey - Live

26. Omar Hakim - Independent, Sting

27. Larry Mullen, Jr. - U2

28. Nicko McBrain - Iron Maiden

29. Billy Cobham - Independent

30. Mickey Hart - The Grateful Dead, Planet Drum

31. Simon Phillips - Independent, The Who

32. Mike Portnoy - Dream Theater

33. Dave Abbruzzese - Pearl Jam, Independent

34. Matt Cameron - Pearl Jam, Geddy Lee, Soundgarden

35. Lars Ulrich - Metallica

36. Travis Barker - Blink 182

37. Tre Cool - Green Day

38. Chester Thompson - Phil Collins, independent

39. Tony Thompson - Power Station (deceased)

40. Gerry Brown - Studio

41. Aaron Comess - The Spin Doctors

42. Tommy Aldridge - Various

43. Danny Carey - Tool

44. Ringo Starr - The Beatles

45. Scott Rockenfield - Queensryche