There are many drummers considered a "drummers' drummer" renowned for their virtuosity, technical skills, and showmanship. I like to think that there is another category - a Great Musician who uses a drumset to make beautiful music. Drummers in this second category are often overlooked in favor of "the fastest, most blazing, cutting edge" players. This is understandable, for we idolize those whose solo virtuosity entertains us while advancing the art. However, rare indeed are musicians like Don Henley, Ringo Starr, Ole Brunkert, Levon Helm, et al, whose musicianship is expressed in phrasing, beats, dynamic range, accents, rolls, fills and pauses, as part of a perfect and impeccable musical whole. Their body of recorded work stands timeless, their style of playing so deceptively simple as to be virtually inimitable.