This week, guest curator Jon Loree, drummer for Tantric, joins me to spotlight 20 of the most underrated rock drummers in history. From hidden legends to overlooked masters of the kit, we celebrate the players who drive the beat but often don’t get the credit they deserve.

“Underrated” is subjective — and that’s part of the fun. Tune in to hear how our picks stack up against your favorites, discover some surprising names, and gain a new appreciation for the drummers who helped shape rock history.

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Nickleback – Follow You Home (Daniel Adair)

Faith No More – Midlife Crisis (Mike Bordin)

Pantera – Five Minutes Alone (Vinnie Paul)

Guns N Roses – Rocket Queen (Steven Adler)

Journey – Separate Ways (Steve Smith)

The Police – Message In A Bottle (Stewart Copeland)

Black Sabbath – Sympton Of The Universe (Bill Ward)

Primus – Over The Electric Grapevine (Tim “Herb” Alexander)

Tantric – Live Your Life (Matt Taul)

Alice In Chains – No Excuses (Sean Kinney)

The Cars – You’re All I’ve Got Tonight (David Robinson)

Huey Lewis & The News – Couple Days Off (Bill Gibson)

Steely Dan – Aja (Steve Gadd)

Steely Dan – Home At Last (Bernard Purdie)

Jimi Hendrix Experience – Manic Depression (Mitch Mitchell)

ZZ Top – Just Got Paid (Frank Beard)

Iron Butterfly – In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida (Ron Bushy)

Black Stone Cherry – Blind Man (John Fred Young)

The Band – Up On Cripple Creek (Levon Helm)

Grand Funk Railroad – We’re An American Band (Don Brewer)