1. Hall of Fame:
Sanford Moeller (Moeller-Technik) , Vinnie Colaiuta, Jim Chappin, Buddy Rich, Jeff Porcaro
2. Traditional Jazz-Swing:
Buddy Rich, Elvin Jones, Jack De Johnette, Peter Erskine
3. Modern Jazz:
Vinnie Colaiuta, Dave Weckl, Horatio Hernandez, Steve Smith
4. Rock / Pop / Funk :
Vinnie Colaiuta, Jeff Porcaro, Simon Phillips, Dennis Chambers, Phil Collins,
5. Metall :
Vinnie Colaiuta ( Megadeth), Mike Portnoy,
6. Allrounder / Alleskönner :
Vinnie Colaiuta, Omar Hakim, Jeff Porcaro
7. Groovemaster:
Vinnie Colaiuta, Jeff Porcaro, Steve Gadd, Omar Hakim, Dennis Chambers
8. Technikschweine:
Thomas Lang, Virgil Donati, Jim Chappin, Dom Famularo, Vim de Vries (Drumbassadors)
9. Die Innovatoren:
Vinnie Colaiuta, Jeff Porcaro, Dennis Chambers, Jack De Johnette, Dave Weckl
10. Nationale Drummer :
Ralf Gustke, Marco Minnemann, Wolfgang Haffner, Bertram Engel, Armin Rühl