my favorite drummer?...my drum machine because it dont drink dont smoke dont party dont fart dont talk shit & it does exactly what the hell i tell it.

That reminds me of the old joke.... :-)
Q: what is the difference between a drummer and a drum machine?
A: You only need to PUNCH the instructions into the drum machine once.
 
Jazzyvee

Chariot of the God, or, gee, drummers also get custom axes:
 

 
Was surprised, I thought he climbed down into it on a rope ladder !
 
J o e y

Isn't amazing?Beautiful, the attention to detail is wonderful.My drummer friend Todd that I mentioned earlier,buys, restores, and sells kits.He has 35 kits in his inventory right now,everything from Ludwig Ringos,to Peter Criss Pearls (with concert toms!),the Ludwig clears that Bohnam played,Tamas,Sonors,Gretch,cocktail kits,plus a private collection of about 15 snares from the 40's to the present.He loves them all,big and small.
  It's funny how you'll see discussion amoung musicians about all you need.I've seen Rush 4 times and every concert vid they have.Every part of his kit is used.True not everyone can tell the difference between a 22 ride and a24 ride(I love big rides)but Neil can,and that's what he hears in his head where the music happens.
  I've also seen guys playing cocktail kits(in rock music) that FILLED the room. There is now right or wrong; 4st,5st,6st....big kit,little kit.....I love them all!
  (This is not a comment on anyones post,I just got caught up in some of the comments on allthese Youtube vids)

Here's a nice set of Vistalites at my buddy's studio:
 

That's beautiful! Todd has a blue,and a red he's working on.He'd love this one.=)

Does your friend do the drum restoration for a living or for a hobby? Either way, sounds like fun!

Both actually! On a different note,I'm away from the computer.Could you post Gavin Harrison Cymbals from youtube?He is so good.Aside from Porqupine Tree he also played with King Crimson(and many others). He' the first new to me drummer to really stand out. Thanks Harry!

This one?
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLhQxBMay4c

Perfect! Ya don't even need a kit! Thanks again Harry.

How about Gilson Lavis with Jools Holland. Saw him again last night at Warwick Arts Centre UK.  He is 60 in June! and he and the band were outstanding and especially Louise Marshall, vocalist.  2 hour non-stop show.

Tough question, really, since there are so many..
 
Stewart Copeland
Bill Bruford
John Weathers
 
I think we'd have fun.  Or at least I think *I'd* have fun.  
 
John

Sam; the Zawinul video was wonderful; and the McLaughlin piece superb!  Thanks; they made for a very nice afternoon interlude.

ELVIN JONES....... Anyone?!?!?!?

Hey, Dave! I'm glad you liked that stuff. It would have been cool to have had you at the Nor Cal gathering. Maybe next year?
-Sam