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Guess I'm showing my age, but here is one of the all time greats, Carmine Appice. He received a classical music training, and was influenced early-on by the work of jazz drummers Buddy Rich and Gene Krupa. Appice is best known for his associations with Vanilla Fudge, Cactus, and the power trio Beck, Bogert & Appice. Appice is credited with influencing several drummers including Nicko McBrain; Aerosmith's Joey Kramer; Roger Meddows-Taylor; Phil Collins; Rush's Neil Peart; Motley Crue's Tommy Lee; Dave Lombardo; Richard Christy; Chris Grainger;[1] David Kinkade; Ray Mehlbaum; Led Zeppelin's John Bonham; Robb Reiner; and, Eric Singer. His best-selling drum instruction book The Realistic Rock Drum Method[2] was first published in 1972, and has since been revised and republished as The Ultimate Realistic Rock Drum Method.[3] It covers the basic subjects of rock rhythms and polyrhythms, linear rudiments and groupings, shuffle rhythms, hi-hat, and double bass drum exercises. Of Italian descent, Appice is the older brother of drummer Vinny Appice by 11 years. Appice first came to prominence as the percussionist with the late 1960s psychedelic band Vanilla Fudge. Appice contributed distinctive background harmonies with bassist Tim Bogert. After five albums, the pair left Vanilla Fudge[4] to form the blues rock quartet Cactus,[5] with vocalist Rusty Day and guitarist Jim McCarty. Appice and Bogert then left Cactus to join Jeff Beck in the power trio Beck, Bogert & Appice.[6] Appice joined Rod Stewart's backing band in 1977, co-writing songs such as "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?" and "Young Turks". He also played drums on a track on Paul Stanley's eponymous solo album (1978).[7] He is currently on an American tour with the Michael Schenker Group Albums[edit] Carmine Appice Carmine Appice (1981) Carmine Appice's Guitar Zeus (1995) Carmine Appice's Guitar Zeus 2: Channel Mind Radio (1997) Carmine Appice's Guitar Zeus Japan (1999) Carmine Appice's Guitar Zeus Korea (2002) V8 (2008) Carmine Appice's Guitar Zeus: Conquering Heroes (double CD) (2009) Vanilla Fudge Vanilla Fudge (1967) Renaissance (1968) The Beat Goes On (1968) Near the Beginning (1969) Rock & Roll (1970) Mystery (1984) The Best Of Vanilla Fudge Live (1991) 2001/The Return/Then And Now (2001) Out Through The In Door (2007) Orchestral Fudge/When Two Worlds Collide (2008) Box Of Fudge (2010) Rod Stewart Foot Loose & Fancy Free (1977) Blondes Have More Fun (1978) Foolish Behaviour (1980) Tonight I'm Yours (1981) Cactus Cactus (1970) One Way...Or Another (1971) Restrictions (1971) 'Ot 'N' Sweaty (1972) Fully Unleashed: The Live Gigs (2004) Cactus V (2006) Fully Unleashed: The Live Gigs Vol. II (2007) Beck, Bogert & Appice Beck, Bogert & Appice (1973) Live in Japan (1974) Derringer, Bogert & Appice Doin’ Business As… (2001) Char, Bogert & Appice Live In Japan (1999) Vargas, Bogert & Appice Javier Vargas, Tim Bogert, Carmine Appice: Featuring Paul Shortino (2011) Jan Akkerman Tabernakel (1974)[15] KGB KGB (1976) Motion (1976) Paul Stanley Paul Stanley (1978) Ted Nugent Nugent (1982) DNA Party Tested (1983)[16] King Kobra Ready to Strike (1985) Thrill of a Lifetime (1986) King Kobra III (1988) Hollywood Trash (2001) King Kobra (2011) Blue Murder Blue Murder (1989) Nothin' But Trouble (1993) Mothers Army Mothers Army (1993) Planet Army (1997) Pappo's Blues Caso Cerrado (1995) Marty Friedman True Obsessions (1996) Travers & Appice[17] (as duet with Pat Travers) It Takes A Lot Of Balls (2004) Live At The House Of Blues (2005) Bazooka (2006) Pearl Pearl (1997) 4 Infinity (1998) Sly Stone I'm Back! Family & Friends (credited only to "Sly Stone") (2011) Michael Schenker Temple of Rock (2011) Pink Floyd[18] "Dogs Of War" from A Momentary Lapse of Reason (1987)[19] With Others[edit] Cozy Powell Tribute - Cozy Powell Forever (1998) Moonstone Project - Time to Take a Stand/Hidden In Time (2006) Who Are You - An All-Star Tribute To The Who (2012) Awards[edit] Hollywood Rock walk of fame Modern Drummer: Best Rock Drummer - Editors' award (lifetime achievement) Sabian Cymbals: Best Rock Drummer - lifetime achievement Guitar Center: Legends' Award

+1 for Mick Fleetwood.

More recent - Neil Peart, June 9, 2011, Letterman, "Drum Solo Weak" ...still got it. Solo starts at about 03:00 into the video.

Neil Peart's willingness and ability to constantly reinvent himself, to strive to constantly learn more even after receiving numerous accolades amazes me. And his drive for perfection (successful!) and to be beat perfect entertains my left brain immensely. Along with being one of the most respectful, humble people I have ever seen. Brilliant, thoughtful songwriter...... Honorable mention: Buddy Rich.