Greatest rhythm sections

Don Brewer and Mel Schacher of Grand Funk Railroad, who were kicked off as opening band for Led Zepplin. They were ordered off the stage when Peter Grant threatened Grand Funk's manager to get them off or else.

Also, I would put in there Bill Ward and Geezer Butler who provided the bottom and backing for the fathers of heavy metal; Black Sabbath.

And, for a few extra combos; Noel Redding & Mitch Mitchell and Jack Bruce & Ginger Baker.

For the life of me, I can't think of any contemporary combos.

Herbie Hancock,Tony Williams,and Ron Carter with the Miles Davis/Wayne Shorter quintets is my personal favorite but I don't fell qualified to say it is the best.

Others to consider are from some of Coltrane's groups,Bill Evan's rhythm section,and the modern jazz quartet(the vibraphone served a rhythm/solo function).

In rock,Baker,Clapton,and Bruce with Cream brought counterpoint to rock and roll.

Jerry Harrison, Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth were the driving force behind the Talking Heads.

Allman Brothers during the Duane & Berry period.

How about Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespere who were the rhythm section for hundreds of reggae bands, the most famous of which was Bob Marley and the Wailers.