Travis Barker (blink 182) drums to soulja boy *impressive*
So you're impressed by simple parlor tricks and drumrolls?
I'm not a Tool fanatic, but I recognize great talent when I see it, and Danny Carey has it. He's one of the better progressive metal/hard rock drummers in the business, and the fact that he's in a multi-platinum band makes it even more impressive that he is so good. Most "popular music" is crap. Buddy Rich is his idol, and he's hands down the best drummer ever. Not a shabby influence if you ask me.
You want an average drummer that is also over rated like Travis Barker, look no further than Dave Grohl. Now that's an average drummer at best.
I think you should look up some more info on rock drumming, and the different time signatures they play in. You'll find that Danny Carey works with some of the most intricate and difficult ones out there.