Okay folks. This being PRF I’m sure the actual list will generate more conversation than the voting.

I’m going with Stanier for his thuggish power and human metronome swing.

But on any given day Mac, Todd or Cameron could easily jump to the top.

I wish Walford had been more prolific…

Sara Lund
Trini Martinez

I'll probably still vote for Todd, because he's god, but those 2 had a lot to do with the way I head drums interacting with sound.

Janet Weiss, but Dale Crover and Todd are both captivating to watch live.

Damon Che might be an asshole but his drumming is undeniable. James Lo should be on this list, possibly Jerry Fuchs too but maybe that's more 2000s.

Edit: Zach Barocas too

This is very homer of me, but based on the drummer with the number of songs where I say "this song is AWESOME because of the drummer" I am voting for Todd Trainer.

Michael Dahlquist deserves a shout here.

The James Lo should also be on this list for the 2 Chavez records alone. Agree.

Frankie99 wrote: Sat Mar 22, 2025 3:29 pm Sara Lund

GLARING OMISSION

along with
John Wright
Brendan Canty
Katrina Ex

SO yeah, voted for Todd. Only Kat would've ousted him.

It has to be Jimmy Chamberlin. Even if you don't like the Pumpkins.

Mac Macneilly and Stanier a close second.

I've heard everything Todd Trainer has done since the eighties but don't consider him THAT great. I might even like more his singing and songwriting.

Noah Leger is awesome.

M. Trombino, John Mcintyre, john Herndon, Blake Flemming, ... so many great drummers

Orestes Morfin must be my fave for Umber alone, but it's technically the eighties.

Lotta great choices here, but it's Jimmy Chamberlin.

That Chamberlin video is so amazing.