Awards 1997
Drum Set
Drummer Of The Year
Jazz Drummer Of The Year
- Dennis Chambers
- Clayton Cameron
- Marvin “Smitty” Smith
Fusion Drummer Of The Year
- Paul Wertico
- Dennis Chambers
- Tom Brechtlein
Funk Drummer Of The Year
- Chad Smith
- Dennis Chambers
- Ricky Lawson
Blues/R&B Drummer Of The Year
- Frank Beard
- Tom Brechtlein
- Kevin Hayes
Mainstream Rock Drummer of the Year
- Neil Peart
- Taylor Hawkins
- Kenny Aronoff
Alternative Rock Drummer Of The Year
- Sean Kinney
- Jimmy Chamberlin
- Jack Irons
Punk Drummer Of The Year
- Adrian Young
- Tre Cool
- Paul Cook
Hard Rock/Metal Drummer of the Year
- Vinnie Paul
- Lars Ulrich
- Matt Cameron
Country Drummer Of The Year
- Mike Palmer
- Eddie Bayers
- Kenny Malone
Studio Drummer Of The Year
- Jim Keltner
- Vinnie Colaiuta
- Simon Phillips
Percussion
Percussionist Of The Year
Latin Percussionist Of The Year
- Poncho Sanchez
- Luis Conte
- Sheila E.
Jazz Percussionist Of The Year
- Luis Conte
- Vicki Randall
- Airto
Rock/Pop Percussionist of the Year
- Kalani
- Karl Perazzo
- Luis Conte
Studio Percussionist Of The Year
- Lenny Castro
- Luis Conte
- Emil Richards
New Age/World Beat Percussionist
- Babatunde Olatunji
- Mickey Hart
- Trilok Gurtu
Clinician Of The Year
Media
Best Drumming Album of the Year
Best Drumming Video Of The Year
- Burning For Buddy Neil Peart & various artists
Best Percussion Album of the Year
- Mickey Hart’s Mystery Box Mickey Hart
Best Percussion Video
- Djabote Doudou N’Diaye Rose
