Greatest rhythm sections


The rhythm section in a jazz, blues or rock band provides the foundation and motive force for the entire ensemble. The truly great ones not only establish the band's sonic signature, they can generate new styles. Which rhythm sections do you think have been the most influential in their respective genres, and, or changed the way you listened to music? Please try to limit your selections to groups and not individual musicians as it the ensemble sound I'd like to get your comments on.
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Some more offerings:

Jeff Porcaro, Mike Porcaro, and David Paich (Toto)

David Garibaldi and Rocco Prestia (T.O.P)

Any Steely Dan record Gadd, Porcaro, Purdie, Rick Marotta, Jim Keltner, Chuck Rainey

Jaco Pastorius and Peter Erskine (Weather Report)

John McVie and Mick Fleetwood (Fleetwood Mac)

Phil Gould and Mark King (Level 42)

Although I don't like this band personally, Flea and Chad Smith are a formidable rhythm section.