Terry Bozzio is, without question, one of the most amazing
drummers in modern
music. He was a member of
UK and
Missing Persons, and has worked with
Steve Vai and the late
Frank Zappa. Furthermore, he released a number of solo albums.
Bozzio is celebrated for developing the drum set as a solo instrument. His compositions are incredibly complex and can best be described as classical music for drums. Notable elements of Bozzio's music include his extensive use of melody (all of his toms are melodically tuned, and his cymbals are stacked to produce specific notes) and ostinatos.