Back in 1995, my dad got hold of an old Premier Olympic Drum Kit to sell on in an auction, I said 'hold on a bloomin minute here! Am avin that!' I joined a local Pipes & Drums band and practiced rudiments for 3 years on a round table covered in lino with 8 other keen young snare players. During this time I had found a snare to suit my old kit and joined various groups of school mates and played styles of music from rock to blues and electronica. I began gigging 1997 at some local pubs & clubs playing covers to support good local bands. Bands came and went up until 2000, when I formed the band 'Freepost' with my best mate Colin. For 2 years we indulged in electronica mayhem, which built skills playing to metronome and backing tracks. In 2002 I sadly left Freepost to move to Bristol following a work career and I tried out with bands as a singer as I did not have transport for my kit. I then co-formed the band BOMBING RUN and drumed all over the southwest of England.
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Premier Olympic (1970s) Polar White Right-handed set-up: Kit Drums: 20" Bass Drum. 16" Royale Floor Tom (Right side). 14" Floor Tom (Left side). 12" Bass Mounted Tom. Snares: 14" Snare Pearl Sensitone Chromed Steel 10 Lug. 14" Premier Super Ace Red Sparkle 8 Lug. 14" Premier Olympic Chromed Steel 8 Lug. Cymbals: 14" Hi Hats Paiste 400. 16" Crash Paiste 2000 Sound Reflections. 16" Crash Paiste 2002 (original line). 20" Dry Ride AA Meinl AMUN. 22" Crash/Ride Meinl 70s Silverline. 12" Splash Meinl AMUN. Electronics: Brain: Roland TD6KV. Pads: Roland PD range. Amp: Roland PM3. Sticks: Vic Firth American Classic 5A. Vic Firth American Classic Fusion. Zildjian AntiVibe Nylon Tip 5A. Hardware: Big Dog. Heads: Toms - Remo Pinstripe. Moon Gel. Snare - Remo Centre Spot Powder Coated/Aquarian Studio. Bass - Remo Pinstripe/Gibraltar pad. Resos - Remo Ambassador. Percussion: LP Mini Maracas. 5" LP Black Beauty Cowbell. Moon Tambourine. Handbuilt Cajon. Other Kits: Premier 1960s Kit Aqua Sparkle 4pc
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My main (non personified) influences as a drummer are:
The rhythm of life, Free spirit, Heart & Soul, Hard work, Sweat & tears (Sometimes Blood!), Team work, Friends, Creativity, Tradition, Being homeward-bound.
My drummer icon/influences are:
Larry with U2,
Carter with Dave Matthews Band,
Keith with The Who,
John with Led Zeppelin,
- Passionate artists, two of which we know are no longer with us, rest in peace.
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