I'm taking some lessons from a really good colorado session drummer, first lessons with him, so the old question:
"So who are some of your favorite drummers, some influences?"
My answer, (without missing a beat): "Well definitely my favorite drummer of all time would be Stewart Copeland"
it came quite naturally, just thought i would report
also a big mention for Omar Hakim, Vinnie Colaiuta, hmmmm do i see a pattern here.....