If you could only meet one famous drummer...

[drummer]

... who would it be and why would you pick them?

[yngvar13]

I would pick Steve Gadd. He has been a huge influence on me.

[Markadiddle]

Bonham. He is the reason I started this journey. Yes, I know there are many people that think he was a sloppy player, but back then, he was doing things other drummers weren't doing. He was a pioneer in some ways.

[maddnotez]

Dave Grohl

[kickinit]

If I hadn't already met Mike Johnston, I would choose him because he is an insane drummer, teacher and down to earth good person.

Given that, my choice would have to be Benny Greb. I love his style, sound and his humor. That drum solo from his DVD is ridiculous (in an awesome way)! Often I will listen to that on my morning bike ride instead of other music.

[ljmarch]

Tough choice, but I would have to go with Gene Krupa since he was good friends with my grandfather back in NY. He is one of the reasons I started drumming.

[TxDrummer]

Now it would be Terry Bozzio. I've met Steve Gadd, Buddy Rich, MP, and a few others. So he's next on my list

[late8]

Emmanuelle Caplette. Fantastic drummer and the closest thing to "Jessica Alba" on drums:

[EddieV]

I've met both Buddy Rich and Louie Bellson.....If I could meet Gene Krupa - it would be the trifecta for me.

[drumsetsnide]

Wow, this is a tough one. I would have to say... oh gosh... Steve Smith. He just seems to have the qualities both personally and professionally that I like. He has been an influence on my drumming for a while.

[rickthedrummer]

Met him (and several others) decades ago, and I totally agree with Rich about Ms Caplette.

[Jemini]

If I hadn't already met Mike Johnston, I would choose him because he is an insane drummer, teacher and down to earth good person.

Given that, my choice would have to be Benny Greb. I love his style, sound and his humor. That drum solo from his DVD is ridiculous (in an awesome way)! Often I will listen to that on my morning bike ride instead of other music.

Very tough indeed, but like my buddy here, it would have to be Benny Greb for the same reasons.

Fortunately he's doing a Canadian tour soon and I'll have the privilege of learning from him in the clinic and hearing him play. I'm not one to get autographs, but his I will most definitely get.

[slinky]

Alex Van Halen.

My main influence growing up. I wanted to be him when I was 14

[imnotverygood9]

Chad Smith. Seems like a cool guy, and a member of one of the best bands on earth.

[Markadiddle]

Chad Smith. Seems like a cool guy, and a member of one of the best bands on earth.

Chickenfoot?

[Northern Redneck]

Its a tie, Alex Van Halen, Phil Rudd.

[Ricardo]

Mike Mangini..............he has a total understanding and can get it done from every aspect..............writer, teacher, drummer, percussionist, musician, artist, scientist, technician, each note & the big picture.
He sees it all and hears it all.

It would be fantastic to have a few lessons from that guy.

[marko138]

Vincent Paul Abbott.

[wolvie56]

It would have to be The Professor Neil Peart, just because Rush is the band that I grew up with mostly and have always marveled at his intelligent and skillful drumming.

[atomcorr2]

Ringo,,, he started the ball rolling for me.

[Cap'n Crunch]

Neil Peart. Aside from his mad drum skills, just seems like a genuinely fascinating guy.

[ljmarch]

If I had to choose someone who is alive, I'd choose Questlove. Seems like such a cool dude.

[NewTricks]

I'm going with Ringo because, well,.... because of The Beatles.

[Doubleb21]

I would choose Dave Grohl. He seems super cool and he is a good musician!

[Crusader]

Any drummer dead or alive it's the Master Buddy Rich. Alive? Steve Smith.....