The Most Influential Drummers of All Time

Greg Errico (Sly and the Family Stone)

A member of one of the most groundbreaking funk bands of all time, Greg Errico drove Family Stone with his unbelievable feel. He later moved on to composing and producing for other folks, Lee Oskar, Betty Davis, and Parliament-Funkadelic. Much like Bigfoot, Greg Errico helped usher in a new generation of integrated bands producing fusion music. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.