Earl Hudson (Bad Brains)
The ferocious, Earth-shaking drummer from the D.C. hardcore band Bad Brains started as a jazz drummer. He switched from traditional to matched grip and started playing at light-speed. Hudson played like a man possessed, and solidified himself as the prime example for the east coast hardcore drumming technique while remaining authentic to his reggae and jazz roots. If you haven't listened to Bad Brains' 1982 self-titled unmastered album, you absolutely should.