Katrin from the Ex is one of the greatest, most inventive drummers I've ever heard, period.

Amy Farina from the Evens, I dig what she does. Her drum stuff in the Warmers was awesome. There's also a Lois track called 'St. What's her name' she played drums on and it's one of the coolest beats I've ever heard

Another vote for Robert Gotobed. Less is more. Much less is much more.

This poll belongs to John Wright.

krakabash wrote:DJ Bonebrake

As much as it pains me to agree with Krakabash, he's dead on about Don Bonebrake. Absolutely amazing drummer -- power, time, imagination.

Alan Myers from Devo was pretty amazing on their first few albums, too.

Of the guys listed in the poll, though, I'd go with Chuck Biscuits. He improved every band he played with -- listen to those Black Flag demos he did, that's some of the very best stuff they ever did. Same with his work with DOA.

Is it true that DJ Bonebrake turned down a job with the Magic Band for X?

Yeah DJ is one awesome drummer, nice guy too.

Steve Charlesworth - google him!

Descendents started in '78, so I guess one could stretch it and say they're "punk". I like them better than the true "punk" I've heard, so...

Stevenson was my first thought when I saw the subject title. He gets my vote. Energy beyond energy.

I was talking with a friend just about a week ago about how my I still love Liveage, what a masterpiece I think it is. Monster musicianship, songwriting, energy, fun... my favorite non-punk "punk" band for sure.