If your going to start a thread by praising Bruford you won't get too many arguments from me. Back in 'the day' the other drummer talked about in that genre was Carl Palmer, one of the most technically competent drummers ever and completely at home out of 4/4. Bruford aged better but sadly has announced his retirement from touring. A drummer who's aged particularly well is Ginger Baker. He was great but has gotten better with age.
One drummer I really like these days is Liam Genockey from Steeleye Span. Naturally in that band there isn't much call for fireworks but the first time I saw Liam a mate described him as 'poetry in motion'. These days I find I'm appreciating musicians not so much for how good they sound as for how good they make those around them sound and the rhythm section of that band set up the vocal/violin lead beautifully.
No praising of drummers would be complete without mentioning Chick Webb. Was he the most influential drummer ever? If not, it was Gene Kruper who learned a lot from Webb but reached more ears.
BTW bass players only need 4 strings! Especially if you have your Thunderchief.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XZtzCS_Gzg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gd4aDjVt68