Rufus 'Speedy' Jones

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Jimmy Chamberlin. As before, I can't post links.

Hard to argue against this suggestion - his brilliance was that he could play quickly but also play in a stripped back style which is incredibly hard to do. When the levee breaks being an excellent example of this.

I'd also give mentions to both Mitch Mitchell and Mick Fleetwood.

Rat Scabies,from The Damned,

For me,as an aspiring semi-pro drummer in my teens, Keef Hartley was a fine drummer and my first inspiration. He used dynamics effectively and used a variety of styles-jazz, blues, rock & Latin etc. In terms of drum breaks, Buddy Rich had the greatest technique we will ever see. Dave Clark of the Dave Clark 5 was pretty basic, but always looked extremely happy, whereas most drummers have a "drummer's face" while they're playing: Buddy Rich snarled, (in keeping with his personality).

Michael Shrieve (Santana), particularly for the solo in Soul Sacrifice at Woodstock, aged 20:

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Must be one of the most 'musical' drum solos ever.

Bexley Dave

Can you hear the Brighton sing? I can't hear a ******* thing!

"The most arrogant, obnoxious bunch of deluded little sun tanned, loafer wearing mummy's boys I've ever had the misfortune of having to listen to" (Burnley forum)