Dennis Chambers, hands down. But if you're talking about the genre of rock then Terry Bozzio, Matt Cameron and Prairie Prince (The Tubes). To me, the best means "most versatile". Just banging away on drums and making loud noises isn't enough. Being able to seamlessly blend from one style to another is what makes a great drummer. I've seen all these guys play styles as varied as r&b/funk, rock/metal, blues, fusion and even reggae and confidently hold their own.
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