Steve Jordan (Stevie Wonder, John Mayer)
This dude has such an extensive resume, it's almost a shame to keep this concise. Steve Jordon backed Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, and the X-Pensive Winos, John Mayer, Neil Young, and even was hired to play in the Blues Brothers' fictional band. If Benny Goodman is the King of Swing, Steve Jordon would be the Hand of the King. That, and he was powerful, flavorful, fast, and creative. He was extremely well respected in the percussion world.