Ok, so here's the deal, if you had one chance to jam with a famous drummer, be it a legendary drummer or someone already resting in peace; it could even be the guy next door, who would it be?

Name your top 3 drummers! I guess mine would be:

1. Chad Smith
2. Jeff Porcaro
3. Steve Gadd

I like 'em cuz zey have really big 'sticks'! :eek:

But seriously, I'm gonna learn alot from 'em!

Here's mine!!
1. Steve Smith
2. Dennis Chambers
3. Antonio Sanchez

Sounds like fun. My choices would be

Dannie Richmond - Mingus was a God of music and Richmond only drove him to greater heights. Charles said he'd rather have no drummer at all than drum without Dannie. I know I have nowhere near the necessary chops, but I think Mingus discovered his genius partly through having the world's most amazing drummer, perfect for Mingus' genius. I don't so much wish I could play with Dannie as wish to find my own Dannie, somebody so perfect for my bass playing and compositions that he opens up new worlds.

Ringo Starr - I mostly play pop music, and Ringo is the perfect pop drummer with just enough grittiness in his hard-hitting style.

Ginger Baker - He might be something of a showoff, but mostly what he does is make basslines sound cooler.

Bill Bruford
Stewart Copeland
Neil Peart
Gavin Harrison

so its 4, I couldnt resist....theres at least another 5.

Mike Portnoy
Ginger Baker
Martin Lopez

Crap, I wanted to be the first to list Danny Richmond, an incredible and unique drummer. Jim Keltner and Baby Dodds round out my list.

Martin Lopez
Nicko McBrain
Richard Christy

Steve Ferrone
Prairie Prince
Ansley Dunbar

jean-paul gaster!!!

1. Dave Weckl
2. Carter Beauford
3. John Bonham

Stanton Moore
Poogie Bell
Clyde Stubblefield

Stewart Copeland
Bernard Purdie
Omar Hakim

Jack DeJohnette
Bill Stewart
Matt Cameron (who I have jammed with)

Terry Bozzio
Chad Wackermen
the dude from behold the archtopus. charlie z?

Stanton Moore - just has a natural swing to everything he plays
Brann Dailor - the complete package when it comes to drummers
Buddy Rich - wouldn't even have to play cause I'd just sit and watch

Danny Carrey (Tool)
Carter Beauford (Dave Matthews Band)
Steve Jordan (John Mayer Trio)

Carter Beauford
?uestlove
Dennis Chambers

Carter Beauford
Neil Peart
Johnny "Vatos" Hernandez

Buddy Rich - wouldn't even have to play cause I'd just sit and watch

Bastard... beat me to it. lol

Terry Bozzio
Dennis Chambers

John Fishman
Billy Cobham
Zigaboo Modeliste
(+Zakir Hussein - in an acoustic context)

TS

1. Brann Dailor
2. John Bonham
3. A.E. Paterra

Man, I just can't resist!

I'd also go for Steve Jordan(John Mayer Trio), Simon Phillips(toto) and who else but Mr. Carter Beauford from Dave Matthews Band!

Killer grooves! Need I say more? :)

Neil Peart, John Bonham and Stewart Copeland.

John Bonham, Bernard Purdy and Brain

Jim Keltner who I've had privilege to hang out and talk about his approach. Bernard Purdie, and Steve Jordan. Also have to mention Brian Blade who is the most musical drummer I've ever heard.

Max Roach - What can I say, I love any and all forms of bop, and this guy just about wrote the book.
Daren Hahn - Geggy Tah, Ani DiFranco. He's got a really smooth, subdued jazz style that goes great with bass, trumpet, sax and acoustic guitar (my favorite lineup, with maybe keys in if she's got finesse).
I can't narrow it down to a third at this moment, but perhaps someone like ?uestlove or anyone involved with Fishbone.

Ronald Bruner Jr.
Chris "Daddy" Dave
Joel Smith

Chad Smith
Danny Carey
Buddy Rich

Chad Smith
Heikki Malmberg
Vinnie Paul

Mike Clark
Dave Garibaldi
John Bonham

Benny Benjamin

Richard "Pistol" Allen

Uriel Jones

+1
Dennis Chambers

Phil Collins
Carl Palmer
Bill Bruford

1. Carter Beauford (Dave Matthews Band)
2. Dominic Howard (MUSE)
3. Chester Thompson (Genesis/Phil Collins)

Stewart Copeland
Levon Helm
Trilok Gurtu

God, I hate these threads! Making me think about things like this...

Frank Cotinola (Jose Feliciano)
Tris Imboden (Kenny Loggins and Chicago)
Dean Butterworth (Good Charlotte)

Wait...I've already played with those guys...;)

Joel Taylor (Brian Bromberg)
Carter Beauford (DMB)
Mark King (Level 42) Yes, he started on drums...

First three to come to mind:

Al Foster
Bill Bruford
Elvin Jones,

But I'd need at least 10 to really cover it.

Hmmm...

Jeremy Taggart - Our Lady Peace
Jimmy Chamberlain - Smashing Pumpkins
Jerry Gaskill - King's X

All J names!

Dennis Chambers - my dream drummer. All groove, all the time, knows just when to throw the big fill and when to hold it back. Huge ears.

Pat Mastellotto - heavy kick foot, really understands the relationship between drums and bass.

Steve Smith - So articulate, so musical, so versatile. This guy's drum fills are part of pop culture.

...and honorable mention goes to:

Phil Collins - yes, Phil Collins. He's a rock solid drummer and I would love to be able to spend time with him to absorb some of his immense musicality.

Ralph Humphrey
David Garibaldi
Lee Kerslake

Billy Cobham

Bill Bruford

Jerry Gaskill

Not necessarily in that order

Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree)
John McCarthy (Alley Cats)
Jean-Paul Gaster (Clutch)

Jack DeJohnette
Bill Stewart
Matt Cameron (who I have jammed with)

:eek: My GOD Passinwind, you surely have been blessed with
that experience, Matt Cameron is an awesome drummer with
a one of a kind feel and an excelent sound. Congratulations!!!

As for my list...:rolleyes: it´s soooo hard to think about just three Drummies i would like to jam with, (being a CLOSET DRUMMER and all) but following the rules set by the O.P. here goes:

1.- John Bonham (R.I.P.) - There´s no drummer in the world(IMHO) that could make rock swing so hard as his royal majesty of shuffles and fills MR. BONZO (i miss him soooo bad)

2. Jeff Porcaro (R.I.P.) - AHH...the good ol´Jeff, i don´t think i can say much as his body of work is self explanatory, outstanding drumming and musicianship, too bad he was taken from us too soon :(, otherwise i think he would have been capable of indulge us to this day with his exquisite taste and chops.
(Curious Fact: While explaining step by step the "Rosanna" shuffle on one of his instructional videos, he openly admitted that his famous shuffle was an alteration of drum parts created by BONZO and Bernard Purdie, in addition to his personal touch.)

3.- Aynsley Dunbar - This fellow landed some really good gigs in his youth before being called for the MOTHER of all GIGS (IMHO again), i´m talking ´bout nothing less than FRANK ZAPPA, after recording and touring with Master FZ, the people knocked hard at his door, i mean Journey, Starship, session work...you name it. Again, awesome sound and feel, and what a left foot...my God.

THANKS to the O.P. for this wonderful thread/idea. It allowed me to rant about one of my secret passions.

1. Neil Peart- amazing
2. Antonio Sanchez- Saw him with Pat Metheny, he rocked.
3. Buddy Rich-yeah. lol

Someone already said these sorry. lol.

I almost forgot...

1) Vinnie Colaiuta
2) Vinnie Colaiuta
3) Vinnie Colaiuta

:eyebrow:

Bill Bruford (Yes, King Crimson)
Kris Myers (Umphrey's McGee)
Stewart Copeland (Police)

All for different reasons.

I almost forgot...

1) Vinnie Colaiuta
2) Vinnie Colaiuta
3) Vinnie Colaiuta

:eyebrow:

This is my top three as well, in the same order! :)

Ken.

Al Jackson (stax)
Bill ward (sabbath)
???

Matt Abts
Billy Martin
Roger Taylor

1. Danny Carey
2. Keith Moon
3. Ringo Starr

1. jean-paul gaster!!!
2. john stanier
3. bonzo

first runner up: fish

Vinnie Caliouta
Keith Carlock
Billy Cobham

1. Stuart Copeland
2. Dennis Chambers
3. Carl Palmer

Neil Peart
Ringo Star
John bonham

Jim Keltner, Ricky Lawson, Jaki Liebezeit.

John Bonham, Bernard Purdy and Brain
+1 for Brain

...Jeff Porcaro...
Done that . . .

...Jim Keltner...
Done that . . .

...Dave Garibaldi...
Done that . . .

Ralph Humphrey
...
That too . . .

In fact, I've recorded with ALL of those guys* . . . :cool: . . . some of the LPs went "RIAA Gold" and at least one was nominated for a Grammy . . .

*And THESE guys , too! www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?p=4777379#post4777379 and www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?p=4782291#post4782291

Of the guys I HAVEN'T played with (yet), I guess Al Jackson (RIP), John Bonham (RIP), and Vinnie Colaiuta!

1. Carter Beauford
2. Danny Carey
3. Neil Peart

Jojo Mayer
Stanton Moore
Bonham

Top 3:
Vinnie Caliouta
Bernard Purdy
Poogie Bell

Honorable Mention:
Keith Carlock
Tony Thompson

Man that was actually tough!!!:D

Philly Joe Jones
Ed Blackwell
Billy Higgins