Mike Portnoy for me.
The ex-Dream Theater drummer. Still can't believe he is the ex-Dream Theater drummer.
But that's rock n roll politics for you.
Anyway, DT are currently the number one prog rock/metal band on the planet and Portnoy was the main influence for their rise to the summit.
He was their leader and driving force and DT are one of those few bands where the drummer is "arguably" the star attraction.
Dream Theater are in my top five favourite outfits, so Portnoy deserves recognition for that alone.
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