Cozy, definetly. Not just one hell of a drummer but a great entertainer.
Neil Peart - A truly amazing drummer and percussionist.
Ian Paice - Despite his work with Purple, Whitesnake, Gary Moore, etc., incredibly a very underrated drummer, but in my book, one of the true greats.
Mick Tucker (The Sweet) - Forget all the glam rock bullshit!!! Check out the Sweet Fanny Adams, Desolation Boulevard and Give Us A Wink albums for a start to hear a really amazing drummer. As much as I'm a fan of Nigel Glockler, listen to the original Set Me Free (from Crusader) on ...Fanny Adams and be amazed.
Deen Castronova (Journey) - Saw him live recently and was totally blown away. What a drummer and a great vocalist. Sometimes when a drummer sings live, his drumming suffers a bit, not with this guy...believe me.
Bonham - No further comment needed!!!!
Nigel - Brilliant drummer. I agree with the others, although I think Pete Gill was amazing, Nigel's playing took the guys to another level.
Nicko McBrain - Something else entirely, and what a character. He's the best kick-drum specialist since Bonham.
Eric Carr (Kiss) - Phenomenal drummer who always had an amazing sound. A greatly missed performer.
Brian Downey (Thin Lizzy) - Awesome drummer who always amazed me by making it all look so easy.
Ted McKenna (SAHB/MSG) - Often overlooked and extremely underrated but what a powerhouse!!!
Chris Slade (AC/DC, The Firm, Manfred Mann, Asia etc.,) - Can play any style brilliantly and a really nice guy off stage.
Phil Rudd - Simple, uncomplicated style. Not flashy, but amazing to listen to and watch.
John Coghlan (Status Quo) - Similar to Phil Rudd. Fantastic drummer.
Rick Allen - Technically not the greatest drummer in the world but who cares. How he has gotten his life back together again and made himself a better musician and drummer. A true inspiration.