musical drummers...who are they ???

Mick Fleetwood was a great pull, Martykl! I wouldn't have thought of him for this list in 1000 years, but now that you highlighted him, I completely agree. Some very musical drumming by Mick.

Phil Collins is high on my list, and underrated as musical drummers go.

I'm not familiar with Will Rigby or Jim Brock by name, but I might be familiar with their work...

Russ Kunkel

Eric Montzka(Patricia Barber band) and Lars Ulrich from Metallica are probably the best drumers I heard on recordings and in live performance.

Eric Montzka's drumming on Companion, track 7 - "Black Magic Woman" is just outstandning.

Lars' drumming on Metallica's Load cd, track 14 - "The Outlaw Torn" is incredible.

Steve Jansen of Japan. Actually, he's David Sylvian's brother and has drummed on most of David's solo albums. Great drummer, totally under-rated, very musical (??what else could drummers be??)

Carl Palmer
Manu Katche
Andy Newmark
Simon Philips
Phil Collins (yes, when he keeps his mouth shut and drums)
Bill Bruford
Jack DeJohnette