What special clothes do you wear when drumming?

[katherin]

I am new here,I also like drumming,hope I can know more friends here.
what special clothes do you wear when drumming? or nothing special?
just T-shirt and Jeans?

[katherin]

How about this suit?

http://www.in-brands.com/Upload/PicFiles/2007.6.28_1.0.16_7290.jpg

[harryconway]

Welcome to Drummerworld. Shorts and a tank shirt mostly, here in So. Cal., unless the venue/gig dictates I wear something nicer. Winter might force me into long sleeves. Usually jeans only if I'm playing with a blues band.

[Johnny from the block]

yeah, sleeves = no good
I mostly wear a lose shorts for practicing. for a gig, mostly just jeans or so...

[sam132]

Generally I where my white suit, I find it encourages my speed and agility.

[Alexgizmo]

I generally play with knee long short and a thin t shirt, no sleeze, they distract me, and trousers tend to get caught on my bass drum pedal.

[BellsOfRhymney]

I wear leather gloves (brown) ..nothing else, just the leather gloves.

[TitanSound]

Remind me to never come to where you are playing :)

T-shirt and baggy jeans here...nice and comfy.

[TopCat]

Jeans with turn ups, Rolled up sleeves, Collar up and pair of these:

http://shop.vans.com/wcsstore/Vans/images/products/5522999B.JPG

[k3ng]

anything + baseball cap.

I MUST have my baseball cap on back to front. MUST. Otherwise I won't play.

[MoeDrummer]

Anything that doesn't look like a monkey dressed me... wait... maybe it's the other way around...

Moe

[chazgrohl]

shorts, runners and no tshirt, cos gets very hot so no tshirt helps i think anyways

[jonescrusher]

I usually choose a preferred dashiki and a lucky pair of brown and orange paisley underpants.

[kung_f00]

I can stand to wear any kind of shirt, even long sleeved ones. A few times, I've even worn a hoodie -- granted, it was a brisk Fall night and we were playing outdoors.

But as far as essential go, unless I'm playing a proper gig, I prefer to wear shorts. I find pants/jeans to be uncomfortable when I'm at the kit.

[Ironcobra]

cant wear pants, cuz the beater for the pedal gets stuck underneath, then i end up pulling my leg into the bass batter. so i wear shorts, and a t shirt

[voldak]

cant wear pants, cuz the beater for the pedal gets stuck underneath, then i end up pulling my leg into the bass batter. so i wear shorts, and a t shirt

I used to have that same problem. So irritating. I wear shorts and a t-shirt now too. And I look terrible while doing so. :)

[Mr. Pasquini]

I can drum in most anything. I prefer to wear knee long shorts, and a short sleeve shirt. I almost always wear band shirts. I love my pumas and my urban camo converse for shoes.

[Michael G]

I wear clothes.

Drumming with no sleeves = no good. Come on, when did this whole thing come about? Have some class and wear a suit or at least something with sleeves!

[Plutopowered]

Does anyone else just wear socks (sans shoes)? (Well, not JUST socks if you know what I mean)

Plus, pant leg cuff clips that bicyclists wear to keep their pants from getting caught in their chains also help with bass pedals getting caught in pants.

Link (http://www.amazon.com/Pant-Cuff-Clips-Bike-Bicycle/dp/B000MM5MSQ)

[cwignall]

Loose(ish) shorts - cant give too much away can we ? :)

Vest

bare feet

ah freedom!

[Sparkletone]

For the most part, I wear full suits. I play in an 50's birth of rock n roll band (think Bill Haley, Treniers) and sub in a 40's jump blues band (Louis Jordan, Nappy Brown) - and we're all suits and ties, baby! By the time we've finished a show, I think I've lost half my body weight in sweat!!

[Muckster]

It depends on the gig: music, bandleader preference, indoor / outdoor etc...

I play alot of Jazz so it's mostly slacks/long sleeve or shortsleeve button shirt.

I can usually get away with the classic black jeans and loose shirt ala Pat Metheny.

I do not have any particular shoe preference but i will not play in any type of boots.

[dw D]

Shorts and db drum shoes

[Colin1374]

I like to mix it up, sometimes I'll wear opposite of what the feel is for the songs. If the songs are pretty laid back I might wear a shirt of a band that's known for hard rock. If I am playing something more demanding I might wear plain clothes. = )

[voldak]

Does anyone else just wear socks (sans shoes)?

That's how I play when I play Metal. When I do the softer stuff (no need for double bass) I don't mind playing with some light shoes on.

[Velimor]

Shorts, t-shirt, no shoes or socks.

[IDDrummer]

I dress according to the venue.

Only rules - if I'm wearing long pants/jeans, they have to be LONG to prevent the beater getting caught in the cuff. Also, I wear Chuck Taylor-type thin soled shoes. Some guys I play with nicknamed me Mr. Rogers because I change shoes right before I play.

Hey, maybe I should start wearing a cardigan, too...

[IDDrummer]

How about this suit?

http://www.in-brands.com/Upload/PicFiles/2007.6.28_1.0.16_7290.jpg

I don't think I'd look right in this suit. It's not my color.

(Sorry for the wisecrack. For my serious answer read the post above. )

[moe.ron]

i only play in my speed racer outfit, cause we all know speed is key

[Gravy]

T-shirt, shorts or jeans that aren't overly loose. No shoes, socks on or off.

[Cephalic]

I wear t-shirts/jeans all year. Sometimes if the gigs in the summer and I know it's gonna be hot, I'll wear shorts. I always wear shoes for shoes. I usually wear socks when practicing at home, just cause I don't wear my shoes around the house.

[That Guy]

It all depends on the temperature of the place I'm playing, which is usually at my pad.

So...

Fairly tight fitting short sleeve shirt, loose fitting pants (not baggy), socks and low cut Adiddas shoes.

[rockinrider]

Mostly I wear jeans, a loose fitting button shirt, and running shoes.

However, I do wear a fashionable hat on occasion.

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w302/rockinrider_photos/Drums/cowboy_hat.jpg

You just can't deny good fashion!

[beefythedrummer]

I wear what I wear everyday; either jeans and t-shirt, or athletic shorts and t-shirt. If it gets too hot I'll go sleeveless or shirtless. However, if I'm playing a gig, I wear my vans slip-ons, because I don't like going barefoot for gigs, and the slip-ons still give me a good pedal feel.

[ULTIMATEDRUMMER]

I wear just my normal clothing with shoes with a fairly flat bottom...

[maddrummr]

sleeves suck so i dont wear them.
then i'll just wear whatever i had on for the day. Its pretty much t-shirt and shorts and socks. No shoes, no bare feet.

[Pinner]

I wear cotton spandex leggings(old habbits die hard) and a push up bra short sleeve or no sleeve shirt and sometimes socks(I don't wear shoes in my house).Can't do shorts or my butt sticks to the throne.I put my hair in a pony tail most of the time.

[Schnitzel]

it depends on the occasion - i wore a black suit on my last gig and jeans and t-shirt on the one before ...

and when practising i wear nothing special - but i can't play without shoes or at least socks!

[hauk]

A t-shirt and jeans or shorts, depending on the time of year. No shoes, either socks or barefoot. I've worn hoodies before and not had too much of a problem, except I'll start to get hot despite the cold temperature.

[Calops]

just 3/4 jeans usually and trainers

Unless its a cold venue which it hardarly ever is, then i might wear a t-shirt

[DTKBigDawg]

Shorts and a tanktop, no Converse for me as me feet's too wide, so I go with socks/barefeet or this no-name pair of flat runners I have.

My bear wears his Steelers jersey all the time he hangs on my kit, tho.

[spartacus1989]

I have the wierdest of images when drumming now!
I have eather to baggy or to tight (wearing baggy stuff takes a hell of a lot of getting used to as your bass beater can get stuck in your trouser leg)

usually baggy trousers
pink tight leapord skin tee-shirt with an insult towards my self on the back!

XD I am so crazy!

[Thin Spirits]

I wear whatever I happen to be wearing that day. From a black shirt and jeans, to all black, to polo shirts. Whatever is comfortable really, that is what is important to me.

[Fur drummer]

I think we have talked about this before, anyway. Black jeans or crushed velvet pants and a black fox fur boa. Sometimes a sleeveless shirt and fur boa.

Yea I'm weird.

[maddrummr]

Well you had to have some fur because if you didnt your name would be totally irrelevant.

[Gravy]

Reading this post, assuming that the author is male...

I wear cotton spandex leggings(old habbits die hard)

OK, maybe someone from the glam rock era, nothing too strange...


and a push up bra short sleeve or no sleeve shirt and sometimes socks(I don't wear shoes in my house).

Alright, that's just weird.

Can't do shorts or my butt sticks to the throne.I put my hair in a pony tail most of the time.

Oh! Ohh... Pinner is a girl.

Makes a bit more sense. ;)

[Fur drummer]

Well you had to have some fur because if you didnt your name would be totally irrelevant.

Yep, that's why I chose the name. I play wearing fur, or at least some fur.

[BellsOfRhymney]

A really good drummer I know always plays bearfoot, so now I do the same.

[Gene Smasher]

I play in casual jeans or 3/4 pants, t-shirt and trek shoes. Trek shoes because better response on the kick drums. Actually I like playing barefoot too but sometimes my toes ain't right with that...

[sir_willy]

Whatever I'm comfortable in. Usually a pair of nice broken in jeans, and a t-shirt. Oh, and I play barefoot, i feel it makes me emphasize the "heel-toe" motion more.

[Shinx]

Whatever I have on. Usually shorts, a t-shirt, and socks. I've drummed in a suit before. Didn't hinder my movements as much as I thought it might, but it did get hot

[Kenneth Nishimoto]

I like to wear my regular clothes, along with a cowboy hat, because I think it makes me look sexy.

[75sling]

When I play out, I don't like to wear anything.

I'm just kidding, of course...I like to wear some stylish "leg warmers".

75sling

[PreppieNerd]

Jeans or Khakis and a Soccer Jersey. But I just like soccer jerseys, so really, Just my normal clothes but minus footwear of any kind.

[Norske]

Nothing special, and I KNOW that suit pictured would NOT look good on me LOL!

Tennis shoes. Other than that, the clothes don't matter to me.

[radiofriendlyunitshifter]

various animal costumes. you know, to mix things up a bit.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y180/radiofriendlyunitshifter/21029.jpg

(that's me)

[IDDrummer]

various animal costumes. you know, to mix things up a bit.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y180/radiofriendlyunitshifter/21029.jpg

(that's me)

You must have done a stint with the Flaming Lips!

[Tetley]

practise in shorts and tshirt, gig all suited and booted but lose my jacket and get the sleeves up to play.
some guy in a suit and tie going mental behind the kit seems to go down well...

hate long sleeves while i'm playing,

[radiofriendlyunitshifter]

You must have done a stint with the Flaming Lips!

oh how i wish. but no, i'm only playing for a band called "animal collective"

[fijjibo]

I used to wear a Beanie hat to hide my hair, but as its grown longer Ive grown to like it.

I always wear skate shoes.

and sleeves.........

[tamadrummer132]

i wear whatever im wearing.

Iv played in sits before, and it wasnt that bad.

Overall i prefer not to wear jeans, i just feel too stiff. Shorts are the best.

[Deathmetalconga]

If I'm practicing, I just wear whatever I'm in.

For gigs, I like to dress up, the more exotic the better. I can't stand seeing musicians wear jeans and dowdy clothes. You're supposed to entertain the audience and in most cases, that means dressing differently.

[Geoff Tipps]

practise in shorts and tshirt, gig all suited and booted but lose my jacket and get the sleeves up to play.
some guy in a suit and tie going mental behind the kit seems to go down well...

hate long sleeves while i'm playing,

I'm in the same boat.Suit and tie behind a kit looks cool , except I wear converse all stars.The Beatles and The Jam had it going on with the suit and tie!

[nebula821]

My requirements are a short-sleeved shirt and BARE FEET. Doesn't matter about the pants too much.

[Drummer Karl]

I am new here,I also like drumming,hope I can know more friends here.
what special clothes do you wear when drumming? or nothing special?
just T-shirt and Jeans?

Welcome to Drummerworld!!
I don`t wear special clothes...either my band t-shirt with website link on gigs with my band, my Drummerworld shirt or my old neat jacket with shirt. ;-) Normal jeans or brownish trousers. My old filcy shoes (Ithey feel so awesome).

Overall those are normal clothes actually. Most important is that I feel comfortable and free in my clothes.

Karl

[lagwagon99]

i sweat a lot when i play so i normally wear a pair of gym shorts and no shirt. And i always play barefoot. It helps my heel toe "punk beat" flow more easily.

[bonzolead]

I always jam with no shoes and I can't. have any rings,bracelets or watches on my hands or wrists it just doesn't. feel right.back in the Big 80's through I used to jam with wrestlering shoes but I also had spandex pants on also.I know,I know T.M.I.(too much information)LOL

Bonzolead

[drum.lad]

yeah im a jeans and t shirt gut sometimes i wear shorts but not that often also barefoot is the way to play

[6and21]

Bike shorts, short sleeve shirt.
Either Chuck Taylors or some Reebok running shoes. Something light with decent grip.

[Joel Woody]

whatever im in at the time......i never wear shoes though.......i just dont like wearing shoes when i play.....i feel more powerful....like, i have more control of what my feet do....hahaha.....i also like to go shirtless........(just thought id put that in there)

[hendecahedron]

Interesting, most of you guys discuss shoes, sleeves, or suits, but not many of you mention gloves. For me, its all about comfort, T-shirt, loose shorts, a bandana to hold the sweat, since I sweat like a swine in the roaster, a pair of sweat stained Mechanix Wear gloves (that I'm planning on replacing, since the grip's not too good) old Nike running shoes, and socks. Oh, and ear plugs. Never underestimate a good pair of ear plugs.

[Joel Woody]

yep.........i did forget gloves........i have to have gloves or my hands will blister like no other......plus i cant stand my hands getting sweaty......thanks for reminding me hendecahedron

[Deathmetalconga]

Don't gloves have a certain connotation, like they're used mainly for playing butt rock? They seem like an affectation and if you practice enough, calluses will develop in the right places.

On the other hand, people wear all sorts of specialized gloves for everything from surgery to skateboarding, so why not drumming?

[drummingman]

i wear convers chucks when i play drums. i have had the same pair of chucks for about 10 years.

[Halidman]

I have matching flaming green shorts and a shirt, but my band say i cant wear it coz it looks nerdy. Their getting specific on what i have to wear, and two of them came to practise yesterday with new pipes, and cowboy boots....and sleeveless tops. And they say i dont look the part...... **shakes head**
sorry to bitch.. had to let it out somewhere...

[Salicete]

I wear whatever the hot blonde next door left on the clothesline the night before.

No, not really, well, not ususlly.

I like Nike lacrosse shorts, wide elastic waistband that stays up, nice baggy fit, usually along with a t-shirt and any type of atheletic shoe I find around the house.

[drummercody]

I just basically were whatever clothes are on my body. i like wearing shoes more, but it doesnt really matter to me.

[drummercody]

i would like gloves but i dont have any! does anyone know were i could get a good pair?

[DreamTheater4life]

I am new here,I also like drumming,hope I can know more friends here.
what special clothes do you wear when drumming? or nothing special?
just T-shirt and Jeans?

whatever i'm wearing at the time and a pair of tightly knotted vans

[PureRockFury]

I typically wear shorts and no shirt. Stage lights and smaller stages usually equals a TON of heat. That's typical for venues around here.

This holds true if it's an outdoor gig and it's warm. If it's cold I tend to layer and take off layers if I need to.

In drum corps I also just wore shorts and no shorts. Sometimes I would wear just boxers if it was hot enough, which most times it was. As for christmas parades when it easily hits -20 to -30c which is -4 to -20F I wear a lot of layers and keep my hands down at my sides when I can to keep the warm blood in them. Nothing is worse than trying to grind out 32nd note rolls at absurd tempos in those temperatures. I refer to that as "parade hands" and it hurts.

[rockinrider]

I wear whatever the hot blonde next door left on the clothesline the night before.



Hey! I was wondering where my blue thong got to! Give it back! lol

[LM201]

This is a pretty old thread I guess. Still fun to share I suppose.

I just wear a plain ol' band t-shirt with pants. But recently! I tried drumming without pants and it was the most comfortable thing ever. I've been just wearing pants for gigs, or videos. So maybe if people don't get creeped out so much maybe I can make it permanent!

[TheGroceryman]

LM201 i dont see what the big deal is, i mean people cant even see your pants from their perspective and why would they be curious enough to want to know what your wearing on your legs. maybe you could just get behind your kit, then while your sitting down, do a quick change while no one's looking. ha!

[LM201]

Ha. Well maybe you're right, it's not like anyone pays attention to me anyways! But seriously I've tried it at gigs and people always notice somehow. Maybe the next video I make will be pantless. You never know

[805Drummer]

Tight-fitting jeans, preferably black, so they don't get caught in my pedal, my Lakai Fully Flared beanie, and a t-shirt. And socks.

[Jsk36]

nothing tight, shoes somehow help me play more smoothly, but once in a while I will go barefoot if I'm by myself.

[Jason Schenk]

I only ever wear my Ronald McDonald costume. The clown shoes help give me traction and it seems to turn all of the girls on.

[LM201]

I only ever wear my Ronald McDonald costume. The clown shoes help give me traction and it seems to turn all of the girls on.

It also works on someone else, If you know what I mean

[hauk]

Does anyone else just wear socks (sans shoes)? (Well, not JUST socks if you know what I mean)

Yep, that's pretty much exclusively how I practice at home.

Otherwise, whatever I happen to be wearing, which usually means a t-shirt and shorts or jeans. I don't mind long sleeves, although hoodies can get annoying.

[jay norem]

I drum naked. It's very comfortable. Some of the clubs insist that I wear a jock-strap, but that doesn't bother me too much. I always keep one, a jock-strap that is, in my cymbal bag.
And I always I wear a pair of Doc Martins or, failing that, a pair of those rubber boots that fishermen wear. Those go on my feet, you see, because I get great traction on my pedals with that type of foot-wear. Plain old rubbers like your mother used to make you wear work too.
Of course I also bring a bathrobe, it's a powder-blue Ralph Lauren, monogramed with my initials, to wear between sets.

[crdirtRider856]

I drum naked. It's very comfortable. a pair of Doc Martins. Those go on my feet, you see, because I get great traction on my pedals with my trusty old docs.
.

Hmmmmm.... I thought I saw you playin a gig a few years ago, but this guy wore his Docs' on his hands, and held his sticks with...well, nevermind.
But talk about TECHNIQUE! He played with 4 sticks, had a killer grip, and when his solo came- I coulda sworn I saw 6 sticks goin at one time! And of course, he was playin on those "FybreSkin" heads, I seem to recall a short conversation with him about how he felt "really close" to his set, and when I asked about blisters, he calmly replied "I have callouses". But when the break was over, well... the robe came off and I suddenly felt the need to cleanse my brain with thoughts of Ludwigs, Zildjians,and Aquarians. Interesting...I thought he was the only one. (that used Fybreskins) : P

[Rimshot1]

Normal gigs black short sleeve shirt, sometimes a different colour (or long sleeve rolled up), black trousers. Extra special gigs, black tux (damn uncomfortable if you ask me).

Serious question pertaining to dresscode. Has anyone ever played a whole gig in cowboy boots?. How do you feel after, did you have to adjust the pedel, what did you do?.....I mean in the line of making it more comfortable to play with boots.

[bobdadruma]

Did you ever see the baseball movie Bull Durham? I wear my wife's unmentionables under my clothes for good luck.

[Banzai]

In my next gig I'll wear a sleeveless shirt, a head band and a kilt over grey pants.
I always like to dress bizarrely (in my country kilts are not normal) to catch attention because as a drummer I'm condemned to the depths of the stage.

Banzai.

[7DaysToTheWolves]

I'm either wearing a sleeveless tee with a pair of athletic shorts or just jeans and a tee.

I prefer the athletic feel though, my legs aren't constricted.

[Styx]

Just my undies. Undies and ear warmers when it's chilly

[Fett2oo5]

If it is gonna be a normal temp night then I will prob wear some t-shirt and shorts (more than likely one of my UA shorts), I always wear UA socks, and my Nike Free shoes(had them for over a year)

When it is going to be hot or humid night (50% of the year) I will wear UA shirt, and UA shorts.

That stuff is Amazing! I love UA gear, to bad it is so expensive, but WELL worth the price for what you get. I first started getting UA gear when I was in Highschool and playing Lacrosse, and I wear it almost anytime it gets hot down here (75% of the year) =P

The stuff is great you should try it!

UnderArmour.com (http://www.underarmour.com/)

[Royal]

Don't play metal but the bass player tends to get very unpredictable during the rock numbers.
Best to be on the safe side.
..........................................http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/7727/metalcy3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Construct]

Jeans, shorts, doesn't matter. But I must play in wrestling shoes (sneakers are also acceptable).

[Banzai]

recently! I tried drumming without pants and it was the most comfortable thing ever.

Don't you mind your throne getting, you know, unuseable?

[jay norem]

When I play I am always attired in clothing custom made for me by Bilk and Ludwell, an old firm located on London's famed Saville Row.
With a wide range of the latest styles, from the classics to the ultra modern; and a wide choice of excellent fabrics, they are a one-stop shop for custom tailored mens wear for all occassions.
Their designs for mens suits, blazers or sports jackets, tuxedos and coats range from single breasted two button classic to double breasted Italian cuts. Fit and silhouette can range from the tailored look to the unconstructed drape.
Mens trousers can be made to measure from the basic plain front style to the full cut triple pleated kind and everything in between.
Mens shirts are offered in cottons like pinpoint oxfords, twills and Egyptian cottons and in silks like the ubiquitous Thai silk, Sandwashed Chinese silk and in silk blends as well as Linens.
Shirt styles range from the classic Italian forward points and English Broad collars to button downs, spread or cut away collars and open neck 'hawaiin' collars with long or short sleeves and classic barrel cuffs or French cuffs. Options like pockets, cuffs, placate fronts, pleated back and monogramming too are fully customizable.
Suit fabrics range from Gabardines and Worsteds to super 100s wools and Italian Cashmeres as well as Linens and silk suitings in plain and patterns such as pinstripes, chalk stripes, birdseye, nailshead, flecks, plaid and checks.

[bojangleman]

my birthday suit!!!

hahaha

Alex

[jonescrusher]

When I play I am always attired in clothing custom made for me by Bilk and Ludwell, an old firm located on London's famed Saville Row.
With a wide range of the latest styles, from the classics to the ultra modern; and a wide choice of excellent fabrics, they are a one-stop shop for custom tailored mens wear for all occassions.
Their designs for mens suits, blazers or sports jackets, tuxedos and coats range from single breasted two button classic to double breasted Italian cuts. Fit and silhouette can range from the tailored look to the unconstructed drape.
Mens trousers can be made to measure from the basic plain front style to the full cut triple pleated kind and everything in between.
Mens shirts are offered in cottons like pinpoint oxfords, twills and Egyptian cottons and in silks like the ubiquitous Thai silk, Sandwashed Chinese silk and in silk blends as well as Linens.
Shirt styles range from the classic Italian forward points and English Broad collars to button downs, spread or cut away collars and open neck 'hawaiin' collars with long or short sleeves and classic barrel cuffs or French cuffs. Options like pockets, cuffs, placate fronts, pleated back and monogramming too are fully customizable.
Suit fabrics range from Gabardines and Worsteds to super 100s wools and Italian Cashmeres as well as Linens and silk suitings in plain and patterns such as pinstripes, chalk stripes, birdseye, nailshead, flecks, plaid and checks.

Drummers endorsed by tailors, that's a new one.

[morkelkey]

The truth is, while most people argue that clothing is a necessity, unlike eating, drinking, and breathing, others have to teach you to wear clothes.

[danduffy1964]

Dark colors..Just like Johnny Cash(Bar Gigs) . Khakis,shirt,tie (Wedding Gig) ,Shorts T-shirt (Outdoor Gig) . Really depends on the type of gig ..

[Pollyanna]

The truth is, while most people argue that clothing is a necessity, unlike eating, drinking, and breathing, others have to teach you to wear clothes.

Nice and warm where you are, is it, Morkel? :)

I need to wear a bra onstage or no one's going to watch the singer. My current band is still new and we've only done one gig so far. We plan to keep dressing semi-formal for public work. Trouble is, you can't really play drums in an evening gown and definitely not in a LBD! So it's black top and slacks for me. I wore boots at the last gig. For summer I will definitely be taking bringing flat sandals because heels and pedals don't mix.

Ah, for the old R&R days of tank tops, jeans and bare feet *sigh*

And Salicete and Rickinrider, you can have the thongs ... stinky, unhygienic things they are! How can anyone wear those things?

[keep it simple]

Anti lead singer BS glasses.
Anti lead guitarist ear plugs.
Anti bass out of time helmet.
Anti crunch man vegetables stool isolator.
Anti snag kick beater in jeans band.

[Moldy]

Personally, I play with pants and a surplus Canadian army jacket on. That doesn't bug me like it bugs a lot of people.

But I hate wearing shoes when I play! I'm serious. Something about a quarter inch of rubber between my foot and the pedals makes it feel awkward to me.

[Stoney]

I personally like to wear an all in one wrestling suit. Banana yellow colour is my favourite! I've recently adapted it to include two stick holders that attach to my back so the sticks point up in a 'V' position. Handy for them stick breaks!

[keep it simple]

I personally like to wear an all in one wrestling suit. Banana yellow colour is my favourite! I've recently adapted it to include two stick holders that attach to my back so the sticks point up in a 'V' position. Handy for them stick breaks!

I've just had my lunch, dammit!

[jwildman]

Nothing special besides my gloves and my headphones. Heck I would even drum in my underwear if I had my own place.

[Stoney]

I've just had my lunch, dammit!

Really? Just as well I didn't mention the cucumber!!

[keep it simple]

Really? Just as well I didn't mention the cucumber!!

What an unusual choice of stick! Is that a 28H or something? Perhaps a new triplet execution method?

[TraxxFactor]

My birthday suit.



Jokes aside, just a t-shirt and athletic shorts. With either socks or no socks.

[larryace]

I like to sport the lead singers wife's favorite panties on my head

[keep it simple]

I like to sport the lead singers wife's favorite panties on my head

Photo evidence please!

[Spreggy]

Tuxedo, with a black wicking exercise style shirt. After the dinner set, I toss the coat.

[trysthedrummer]

Something light so I get a bit of freedom moving around. Loose jeans, shirt, usually.

I once played in a metal bar with addidas trackies and a gstar top, haha!

[Bruce M. Thomson]

Jeans with turn ups, Rolled up sleeves, Collar up and pair of these:

http://shop.vans.com/wcsstore/Vans/images/products/5522999B.JPG

Those look real comfortable. Could you tell me what brand they are?

[starkeydrums]

dont wanna hijack the thread, but i didnt wanna start a new thread, only to be told to search it.
my always wants us to wear short jeans(just enough to get caught on the beater) with white button-up long sleeve dress shirts.
if i can get a good enough arguement why this is really stupid for a drummer, please answer.

[justjim]

Those look real comfortable. Could you tell me what brand they are?

there's a little tag on em -- looks like they are Vans

either that or the sq root of "ans"

[justjim]

The wife and I sometimes jokingly muse (we're both bicyclists) about putting a clipless system on the pedals and using out bike shoes

I'm just studying drums (not actively performing outside of hootenannies) so I don't need stage dress
but I like to wear synthetics (polypro, etc) for moisture wicking and they are comfy over a wide temp range -- it's a habit I picked up from activities where cotton is the enemy

[sufc.loyal]

I will always but always where my Southend United football shirt at gigs.

I get alot of banter from West Ham United / Tottenham / Arsenal / Chelsea / and even the plastic Manchester United Surporters, but following our team is a tribal thing, so will always were my football shirt.

[LeeLovesSabian]

Hmmmmm.
Shorts, with a wife-beater....
Maximum movement capabilities.

[Fiery]

T-shirt always (I don't want to freak people out with my weasely body) and either long loose fit pants or 3/4 pants depending on the season. Socks always, sneakers or winter outdoor shoes depending on the season.

[comic amusement]

a headband, shorts (or just boxers, you're welcome ladies), maybe a shirt, usually not, and my trusty pair of dB groove drum shoes.

[k for kaos]

heres my favorite outfit to drum in:
-MAYBE a headband
-no shirt, if i have to wear something on my torso its a tshirt w sleeves cutoff
-gym shorts no longer than knees, i love my underarmors...
-no shoes, no socks. if i have to, nike airmax180s are the shoes of choice.
-usually an armband

i play tennis too, so i just take headbands and armbands made for that and drum with them, helps with sweat control, and i have long hair, bangs included.

[KnockOut86]

This is my favorite picture ever.

[leftypocket]

Occasionally an ice vest, playing 4-5 hour outdoor gigs in Texas is Crazy!

[mcbike]

i used to dress REALLY casual with cut offs and doc martens, or converse with no socks, whatever t-shirt was on the top of the pile. Then I saw pictures of me in a group of roadies and stage hands and you couldn't tell the difference between me and the roadies.

so now I try to dress at least better than the staff so I actually look like an artist.

Right now in summer I wear nice shorts, like golf style shorts not pleated! with a flat front, and a polo shirt, or something short sleeved with a collar on it.

In cooler months I wear dark jeans, a button up long sleeve shirt with the sleeves rolled up.

I wear hats all the time because I have a shaved head and I sweat alot, so I have lots of different hats I wear.

for shoes I have a pair of clarks dress shoes that are nice to play drums in, but I also really like to play drums in adidas sambas so I wear those when I can.