Xcept for pick, or Jim Keltner, I never really paid any attention to drum players,....
I had personally been blown by Steve Jordan when drumming for Eric in 2006. I think I will never ever experience this again in my life for a drummer.
before plyaing with a drummer, I never really paid attention to drummers too
but when he made me listen to Police and Genesis (70 era), I started to like listen to drums parts.
Coppeland and Collins are great players.
As for DS/MK, my favs are Pick and Jbaent avatar, even if completely different.
I would say Pick for subtle studio recordings, Terry for live energy (aaahh Sultans and TR on alchemy
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Sorry Nico, but I've never found something special to Danny.
I agree that Chad was the man, and I like Ian's playing, but maybe is it more in the global band sound and style