Greatest Rock Drummers

Always interesting to hear the opinions of others. In the mid seventies when Derek and the Dominoes was in heavy rotation on the turntables of myself and 2 good friends, we loved that record, but often complained about Jim Gordon's lackluster playing which we all thought took away from the otherwise excellent musicianship on that record. Listening to it now, which I don't do very often, I still feel that another drummer could have made a better contribution to that band.

Does Philip Selway from Radiohead fit into the group? he's a drummer's drummer. Just sayin. Watching from the Basement right now.
enjoy all :)
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Oh and +1 on Whiplash .. need more movies like that

The Greatest?? Please explain?
As a guitarist, I can listen to Keef and Ronnie meandering and weaving between themselves on Beast of Burden.
Is this technically proficient playing? No
Is it difficult? No
Is it emotionally stirring? Yes (for me, anyway)
Steve Vai playing, well, just about anything, I would answer yes to all the above questions. (Mostly)
How about Johnny Ramone in comparison to Steve? Was he a blast to listen to? Yup! Comparable chops? Nope
Eddie Van Halen vs Malcolm Young? etc.. etc... etc.., and yet the same outcome.
Sorry folks, I'm a guitarist, so this is how I gauge the question. Not trying to hijack the thread.
Is Mike Portnoy a "Greater" drummer than Ringo? How can this question be answered? I just don't get it! If you are a Beatles fan, and also a Dream Theater fan, would you like to see them switch stools? I don't think so. It would not work, yet we enjoy listening to both approaches/styles, and come away with a pleasurable listening session.
Just my 2 cents FWIW
BTW, I really like Terry Bozzio's playing :)

Neil Peart...