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I just never thought he was that great. Loved Cream but never was wowed by Baker.
Bonham's drumming was more influenced by R&B, Motown, Stax, and drummers like Bernard Purdie. Great touch on the back beat, using space well, and those bass drum triplets. More of a groove and shuffle drummer. Baker was more influenced by jazz, and guys like Max Roach, and Elvin Jones. Busier, more poly-rhythmic, and taking on more than just the roll of rhythm. More of a swing drummer than a groove drummer. Nothing to compare really, except they both were influential playing heavy rock, in very different styles.