Drummer myself...when you pointed out Omar and Madonna I instantly was reminded of one of my all time favorites...the late great Tony Thompson..he was in Chic, Power Station, Diana Ross, Sister Sledge, Bowie’s Let’s Dance record, Madonna’s Like A Virgin, Robert Palmer etc..
His sound...perfection.
Let’s Dance, China Girl, Modern Love both Omar and Tony played on Let’s Dance(the album). Sting has always had good drummers too, Omar and Vinnie come to mind. Dream of the Blue Turtles, good album.
I thought I was the only fan of his work. A damn fine percussionist. You could set your clock with him. He's a human metronome like Andy Summers.