Billy Cobham

Billy Cobham, born May 16 1944 in Panama, is one of the world's best and most influential drummers, best known for his jazz fusion in the 1970s, with John McLaughlin's

Billy Cobham, born May 16 1944 in Panama, is one of the world's best and most influential drummers, best known for his jazz fusion in the 1970s, with John McLaughlin's Mahavishnu Orchestra, where he pioneered a powerful style of drumming with rock and funk influences.

He is the first drummer to unseat Buddy Rich in the Downbeat music polls.