[Bamboozler]

I just recently finished/quit our school band (played the clarinet for some years). I can say without a doubt in my mind that drummers are musicians, as they play a key role in supporting just about ANY song, even in a classical instrument band such as my schools.

To put it into perspective, imagine a platoon of well built, battle ready, honor driven marines, ready to go out and fight for the justice and glory of their civilization (Your lead singer, guitarists, and perhaps keyboard). Now send them into combat without guns. This essentially the same thing as a band without drums.

Of course, there are a few, rare exceptions to this analogy, such as guitar soloists and a select few bands. but, in reality, well over half of today's modern bands have a drummer in them, and boy, do they make a difference.