So many! I grew up listening to (worshipping) Peart and Bonham and Collins (early Genesis V 0.1). Then I heard Michael Shrieve (Santana) and started falling in love with music and rhythm beyond the 4/4 + run up and down 6 toms winkery. Although do like motorik stuff, hence:
Jaki Liebezeit (Can) – the TITTZ!
[video]http://youtu.be/5a_XVM7LGnk[/video]
Christian Vander (Magma, Offering) Not so much ‘good’, more ‘barely believable’ – his work is outstanding for 40 yrs now. Mad chops, but still no dry perfectionist, full of passion and inventiveness. His music consistently tips my tree, has me asking how the f? A clip (drums drop in around 2min 10):
[video]http://youtu.be/23icR0qVVpw[/video]
‘A’ (Green Milk From Planet Orange) is insanely good [video]http://youtu.be/lc59-uXE9ZQ[/video] like a beast!
Also – John Weathers (Gentle Giant) – holy SHHEEEEET!
And who’s that guy drumming in The Mars Volta!? Mr The Shizz, that’s who!