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[mikei]

real name? Mike Ikona
age? 35
how long been playing? 2.5 years off and on
origin of user name? First name, last initial
top 5 drummers? Dave Lombardo, Mike Portnoy, Scott Travis, Neil Peart, Stewart Copeland
make of drumkit? Sonor Force 3003
make of cymbal? Sabian, Zildjian
where do you practice? Home
are you in a band/s? No
covers or originals? Both
Job? Director of IT
what style of music? Heavy Metal, Hard Rock, Disco
favourite take out food? Burgers
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself? I collect old heavy metal and rock and roll bootleg concert videos. I have about 100 of them.

[toeKNEE]

ya i know i spelt it wrong (or did i)

im TOEknee i have been playing drums for.... bout 6 years now
right now im playing a tama rockstar (10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 22) << most of the time

i also use trick drums, yamaha, pearl, ludwig, and (keller shells)

DW hardware - gibralter rack - and some other crap too

im new hear and now you know im a goof off

well... hi!
TOEknee

[ThomasDee]

Welcome! and hope you find the forums here as welcoming and informative as I did. It's truly a great community.

TD

[jamndrummer]

newbie ( be genital )

gentle :)
That is what I think you meant to say.This forum has a great editing option.

[fourstringdrums]

gentle :)
That is what I think you meant to say.

*lmao* Well, that was my hard laugh of the day :)

[onemat]

Too Funny,

I laughed so hard my gentles hurt!

[MECHT4NK]

and finally we have a forum genital.

[SonorG]

real name? Garrie
age? 28
how long been playing? About 6ish years and gave it up 6 years ago (getting back into now though)
origin of user name? My old Sonor Kit and my inital
top 5 drummers? Will Calhoun, Nicko Mcbrain, Matt Sorum, Will Kennedy, Nate Morgan
make of drumkit? Sonor
make of cymbal? Zildjian
where do you practice? nowhere yet..
what style of music? Funk/Rock
favourite take out food? Indian
country? The UK
one really odd fact about yourself? My cat likes my ear wax?!
how did you start drumming? My Uncle was a drummer...

[~grungedrummer~]

real name? Jared
age? 13
how long been playing? about 7 months now
origin of user name? i play grunge and im a drummer
top 5 drummers? Neil Peart, John dolmayan, dave grohl, sean kinney, buddy rich
make of drumkit? righn now sound source 5 pc. (cheap-o) but i will be gitting a new set
make of cymbal? sabian
where do you practice? My house
are you in a band/s? kinda
covers or originals? both
what style of music? Rock/grunge, punk, some ska
favourite take out food? tacos
country? usa
how did you start drumming? i just wanted to play so i saved up some money and bought a cheap set

[fusionpacific]

hello all....im new to the forum. looking forward to being a member of the community.

[DrumDrum]

real name- Castor Troy (If I ever have a kid,that'll be his name)
age- 21
how long been playing- 6 years
origin of user name- Sounded funny and cute
top 5 drummers- Tomas Haake, George Kollias,etc
make of drumkit- Pearl
make of cymbal- Sabian
where do you practice- Attic
are you in a band/s -Yes 1
covers or originals- Originals
what style of music- Death Metal
favourite take out food - any hotdog or beef stand
country- U.S.
one really odd fact about yourself- Dog breed expert
how did you start drumming- in my mind

[bigbeatdaddy]

real name: Stacy Plant

age: 21

how long been playing: 10 years

origin of user name: sounds good and describes my playing. I'm not a daddy though.

top 5 drummers: Dave Weckl, Steve White, John Bonham, all the funk and soul drummers of 1960's/70's, Matt Cameron, Jimmy Chamberlain, Dave Grohl, Mitch Mitchell etc etc

make of drumkit: Premier Genista

make of cymbal: Sabian are my favourite but i have some Zildjian A Custom crashes

where do you practice: drum room at home

are you in a band/s: "Back to Funk" - old soul and funk covers. Loads of fun!!, "Oblomov" - all original material. my muso band. loads of styles of music.

covers or originals: both

what style of music: funk, rock, blues, jazz, pop, hip hop and latin styles.

favourite take out food: Pizza

country: UK

one really odd fact about yourself: i can pull some pretty weird faces.

how did you start drumming: Was playing trumpet in the school band and thought the drums were much more impressive!!

[MysteRMagnuM]

real name?- Daniel Murphy
age?- Recently turned 18
how long been playing?- About 2.5 years
origin of user name?- I like the Magnum 44, and the icecream Magnum. And I put mister in front of magnum and used a y insted of i.
top 5 drummers?- John Dolmayan, Chad Smith, Neil Etteridge(my drum teacher), Billy Ward, Thomas Lang
make of drumkit?- DB, its a cheaply made brand, I'm getting a new kit next year.
make of cymbal?- Meinel
where do you practice?- Study
are you in a band/s?- Not yet
covers or originals?- n/a
what style of music?-Rock
favourite take out food?- Pizza, or biltong.
country?- South Africa
one really odd fact about yourself?- I'm the only person in my family who plays drums, and I have a house on the moon. I dont go up the much, the weathers too cold.(just kidding)
how did you start drumming?- Just liked hitting things, so one day I thought, why made music by hitting things?

[stef]

Hi!!! I'm Stef!!! I'm from Montreal.I've been drumming for approx. 20 years and still love it!!! talk to you guys soon!

[Kev Richardson]

[FONT=Comic Sans MS]Hi!

My name's Kev Richardson and I'm from England. Look forward to a few questions from you guys out there!!

[kimsbutt]

im kim Wells and im new one here. I am involved with music a lot. Im currently doing grade 8 on drums and music gcse.
thats me!

[ddrumbeatt]

Looking for answers.

Most admired drummers: Alex Acuna,Teddy Cambell,Dave Weckel,Cater Breauford,Kelvin rogers,aaron spears,chris coleman,Marvin Mc Quitty ........ oh! Steve holmes sorry!!!

i am new to this site jus givin due respect to the guys !!!!!!!!!!!!

Playing since i am fourteen desirous of hearing from any one of the guys

i am from the Caribbean Island -Trinidad

interested in attending Berklee University of music

Styles: Jazz (first and formost)R&B, funk,latin,Gopsel,countrybossa nova etc...

Favourite Qoute: A man's gift shall bring him before kings!!! Any kings out there!!!!
Age:23

[Blackfyre]

Hey to all :)

I'm Blackfyre, I live in the UK.

I took up drums in January 2004 when my band's drummer walked out, I'm completely self taught as a result.

Influences include: Daniel / Adrian Erlandsson, Peter Wildoer, Joey Jordison, Neil Peart, Mike Portnoy, "Moose" Thomas, Tommy Portimo, Tommy Lee (we share the same birthday too) and probably a thousand others I can't think of right now.

Any other questions, do feel free to drop me a line.

[Rosco]

real name? Dan
age? 30
how long been playing? 16 years
origin of user name? My band's name
top 5 drummers? Steve Gadd, Jeff Porcaro, Stewart Copeland, Chad Smith, Jose Pasillas
make of drumkit? Pearl ELX
make of cymbal? Zildjian, Paiste
where do you practice? Various studios
are you in a band/s? Yes
covers or originals? Covers
what style of music? Funk, pop/rock
favourite take out food? Indian
country? England
one really odd fact about yourself? I am allergic to band-aids
how did you start drumming? My uncle was a drummer and I was given a second-hand kit when I was 9, but never really played it. When I got to about 15 a friend needed some drums recorded for a music project at school. I had drums so I dug them out of the loft and taught myself to play them.

[zildjian_dude101]

Real Name? Justin

Age? 16

Years Playing? 2 1/2 years

Band Name? Demonic Device

Influenced By? Mike Portnoy, Travis Barker, Virgil Donati, The Reverand, Buddy Rich, and Dave Weckl.

Set? 5 Piece (soon to be 9 piece) Peavey International Series 2

Cymbals? Zildjian

Any other questions, send me a private message. l8er

[Simbe]

real name? -Jukka
age? -24
how long been playing? -16+ years
origin of user name? -Nickname I had in school
top 5 drummers? -John Bonham, Steve Gadd, Cozy Powell, Tony Williams, Aunsley Dunbar (too difficult to answer, honestly)
make of drumkit? -Yamaha
make of cymbal? -Zildjian
where do you practice? -In a rented rehearsal space
are you in a band/s? -yes
covers or originals? -both
what style of music? -Classic rock, progressivefusionfunkrock. 1970's and 1960's influenced stuff. Black Sabbath covers.
favourite take out food? -Mustamakkara with lingonberry jam
country? -Finland
one really odd fact about yourself? -I was in a army marching band and we did shows with walking in lines and figures and stuff while playing, what's that called again in English?
how did you start drumming? -I switched from piano to drums, because Roger Taylor of Queen, TIco Torres of Bon Jovi and Animal from the muppets. They all made drumming look cool and physical.

[stixman46]

real name? - Danny
Age? -47
how long been playing? -Since I was about 8
origin of user name? -Self explanitory
top 5 drummers? -Buddy Rich, Neil Pert, Stewart Copeland (Police), Steve Gadd, (the last position is a tie among too many to mention)
make of drumkit? - 1 Tama Imperial Star and 1 Pearl
make of cymbal? -Zildjian ONLY!
where do you practice? - Enclosed the garage on my house and mmade it a studio...sort of.
are you in a band/s? - nope
covers or originals? - have played both
what style of music? - I've done it all but prefer classic rock or jazz.
favourite take out food? -
country? - USA SE Ga./NE Fla.
one really odd fact about yourself? - I wouldn't call this "odd" but I love the Lord Jesus Christ!
how did you start drumming? - For as long as I can remember I always wanted to play the drums. Before I got my first set, I arranged the five METAL trash cans in our backyard in a semi-circle and strated banging on them around age 7.

[Lovethydrum]

i stole this from the guy before me, i don't know if i was supposed to do that... but i figured it'd be easier if i just copied and pasted since I should be studying right now =(


real name? Kevin
age? 20
how long been playing? 8 years
origin of user name? l love my drum, you should love your drum, let's make it a commandment
top 5 drummers? oh gosh there are too many. i like beauford, portnoy, buddy rich, dennis chambers, dave weckl, the list goes on. I find myself loving anybody who drums, regardless of how good they are. We learn something from each other and we all love the beat, how can you go wrong?
make of drumkit? -Yamaha Stage custom
make of cymbal? -Zildjian A custom
where do you practice? Nowhere right now =( Anybody near California's capital wanna help me out??
are you in a band/s? nope, i don't have an active playing spot, i just drum on pads and set when i visit my uncle.
one really odd fact about yourself? I don't know... I am learning languages, is that odd? Japanese, Spanish, English... the list is growing but it's really not that, I just don't have anything cooler to list.. maybe i should have conveniently removed this from the copy and paste teehee...
how did you start drumming? Always loved percussion, begged for a set, eventually got it. Picked up those beastly sticks and banged my heart away.

[Slayer_metal_head]

Real name= Mackenzie (i prefer Mack) ( and i am a Male)
Age= 13
How long i have been playing= 1.5 years non-stop
Top 5 drummers= Neil Peart, Dave Lombardo, Paul Bohstaph, Marco Pitruzzela(Lordmarco),Tim clarke ( my drum teacher) and Joey jordison
Make of kit= Ludwig (want a tama)
Make of cymbal= Sabian, paiste,Zildjian, Orion
Where do i practise= In my room (sound proof)
Band= Nope looking to make one, or find one once i get my kit suped up
Covers or originals= i would like to do originals i play guitar too i make up riffs and chords and some covers
Style of music= All kinds of metal, hard rock, punk, classic rock, Jazz
Favourite take out = The kind that you eat ( fish and burgers )
Country= Ontario, Canada
One really odd fact about myself= i broke my index finger on my left hand and i cannot close it all the way there is about a centimeter (half an inch) space.
How did you start drumming= My teacher selected me as the drummer in music class ( i thank her every time i see her)

[subts]

real name?- Tomer (call me Tom), last name- Shaul
age?-18 years old
how long been playing? i'm a beginner
origin of user name? It's a supid nick that my friend gave me, T.s means my name for short.
top 5 drummers?-John Dolmayn,Travis Baker,Dave Weckl,Mike Portnoy,steve gadd
make of drumkit? Tama
make of cymbal? Paiste
where do you practice? In my basement
are you in a band/s? In a process
covers or originals? Both
what style of music? Rock (every sub-jenre that sounds good to me)
favourite take out food? every kind!
country?Israel
one really odd fact about yourself?- My right thumb is a little longer than me left thumb (quite unique isn't it? lol)
how did you start drumming? I just said, "I want to drum.", I think thats kind of point that every drummer face.

[CanadianBonzo]

real name? Neil
age? 17
how long been playing? 5 years
origin of user name? Im Canadian and I like John Bonham
top 5 drummers? Steve Gadd, Buddy Rich, Neil Peart, John Bonham, Jon Theodore
make of drumkit? Taye Custom 6 piece
make of cymbal? Sabian
where do you practice? My House/Guitarist's Basement
are you in a band/s? Yes
covers or originals? Both
what style of music? Funk/Jam/Hard Rock
favourite take out food? Tai
country? Canada
how did you start drumming? The Devil of Rythm that resides inside of me told me to.

[TitanSound]

real name? Chris
age? 24
how long been playing? 14 years, although only 5 of them I would consider as “serious”
origin of user name? I’m a big chap (6’5”) and I make a lot of noise when I play, I also used to DJ and used it as a DJ name
top 5 drummers? Chester Thompson, Phil Collins, Neil Peart, JoJo Meyer and Bernard Purdie
make of drumkit? Pearl Export in Emerald Green
make of cymbal? Zildjian A’S, A Customs and Z Customs
where do you practice? Rehearsal Studio and on my pad in me bedroom.
are you in a band/s? 1 band at the mo
covers or originals? Originals
what style of music? Indie/rock/funk with some electronic wizardry thrown in for good measure
favourite take out food? Indian
country? England
one really odd fact about yourself? No comment!!!
how did you start drumming? After seeing Phil Collins and Chester Thompson battle it out at Knebworth in ’92. My dad was a massive Genesis fan and after seeing that I bugged him to let me start playing. My parents actually bought me the kit I still own in ‘94 (I’m poor but it sounds great still!)

[James_E]

real name? - Jamie
Age? - 35
how long been playing? - 2 months, on practice pads and my drummers kit when I get a chance
origin of user name? -Self explanitory
top 5 drummers? - Still discovering, just getting seriously into this (I'm a guitar player)
make of drumkit? - Yamaha Dtxpress III eDrums, not getting until December 25, 2005
where do you practice? - spare bedroom, bass players house, or rented studio
are you in a band/s? - just got involved in one as a guitar player, not remotely good enough at drums yet.
covers or originals? - have played both
what style of music? - classic rock, rock, metal
favourite take out food? - Roti
country? - Canada, Toronto area
one really odd fact about yourself? - I'm a hairy bastard
how did you start drumming? - years ago when in a band as a guitar player, played a bit for fun on the drummer's kit. Had no clue what I was doing. 7 years later... I'm hooked on learning how to drum. Can't wait to open my eDrum kit

[PaullyB]

Real name:Paul
Age:35
How long have you been playing:~12years
Make of drumkit:Sonor
Make of symbals:Zildjian/Sabian
Where do you practice:My garage&my neighbors studio
Are you in a band:Not at this time
Covers or originals:Past bands were all originals
What style of music:Funky punk,driving rock
Favorite take out:I'll say pizza
Country:USA
One odd fact about yourself:I have a wife and child.If you knew me you may find this odd.
How did you start drumming:My brother and a friend wanted to become rock stars and i wanted to come along for the ride,so I got my first set of drums.

[Leadfoot]

real name? Brian
age? 44
how long been playing? 30 years
origin of user name? I bend / break bass drum beaters on a regular basis, size 14 shoe.
top 5 drummers? Tommy Aldridge, Neil Peart, Ian Paice, Bobby Rondinelli, Bun E. Carlos
make of drumkit? 2 Ludwigs, 1 Sonor Phonic (Sweet.)
make of cymbal? Sabian, are there some others?
where do you practice? Home, studio.
are you in a band/s? 3
covers or originals? Yes
what style of music? Southern Rock, Classic rock, Prog. rock
favourite take out food? Chinese
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself? I hate sports.
how did you start drumming? Beating on boxes with Lincoln logs, while all my friends played sports. I was clumsy & dorky, nobody would pick me for their lousy team. Besides, I saw lots of clumsy dorks who were drummers with really hot chicks.

[drummerguy]

real name? Jacob
age? 19
how long been playing? A few weeks
origin of user name? Boredom
top 5 drummers? Brian Blade, Jeff Ballard, Jeff "Tain" Watts, Elvin Jones, Jack DeJohnette
make of drumkit? Gretsch
make of cymbal? Zyldian (K)
where do you practice? Home
are you in a band/s? Yes, but on saxophone
covers or originals? Mainly covers
what style of music? Jazz, funk, experimental
favourite take out food? Pizza
how did you start drumming? Inspired by listening to great drummers from past and present

[Davo]

real name? Davo
age? 44
how long been playing? 1 year
origin of user name? Stage name.
top 5 drummers? Dunno, but I like Paul Desmond, Jaco Pastorius, Joe Zawinul, Joni Mitchell, David Byrne, Stan Kenton, Sting, Pat Methany, Miles Davis
make of drumkit/cymbal? Anything as long as it's electronic
where do you practice? Work.
are you in a band/s? 1
covers or originals? Hmm, is Worship music covers?
what style of music? Jazz, Jazz-rock, Worship
favourite take out food? Curry
country? England
one really odd fact about yourself? I'm bi. I play bass and drums!
how did you start drumming? Just decided it's what I want to do ...

[MattRamerman]

real name? Matthew James Ramerman
age? 24
how long been playing? 17 years
origin of user name? Well, I'm not sure
top 5 drummers? Steve Gadd, Dennis Chambers, Bill Stewart, Matt Wilson, Billy Cobham
make of drumkit? Pearl
make of cymbal? Zildjian
where do you practice? In my studio
are you in a band/s? Several- That's how I feed myself
covers or originals? whatever's paying
what style of music? Funk, jazz, rock, r&b, afro-caribbean
favourite take out food? pizza
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself? too many to list :)
how did you start drumming? 2nd grade elementary school

[Nunner]

Real name: Jason Nunweiler
Music Name: Nunner
age:16
how long have you been playing: 7 years
Make of kit: Tama of course
cymbal: mostly sabian have a ziljan ride
pedals: pearl double kicks
Band Name: Rosemary's Baby
Music: metalish, all originals can listen to them on page below
Location: Kindersley, Saskatchewan, Canada
web site: www.purevolume.com/rosemarysbaby

[david_chitty]

hey

I’m new around in this site (was referred to it from someone down the pub)

well my names Dave, I’m 18 and i come from Doncaster which is in the south Yorkshire region of England... I’ve been playing drums for 6 or 7 years and I attended the access to music course in York when i was 16 and i am now currently studying music at degree level in Hull Uni.

I’ve done a little teaching and session work and have been in a few bands... my preference on music is heavy/classic/hard rock, funk, Latin and reggae music...

I’ve gig around the York area and in the Doncaster area and had a few rare times playing in London in Camden

cool site and loving the vids and stuff... hope to contribute something soon

[somedrummer]

Welcome to the site Dave. I'm sure you'll love it.

I can't help but wonder if the one who referred you was our very own Nutha Jason. I'm sure if it was, he would be glad to hear it.

Anyway, welcome.

[Oldie]

real name? Frode Ander
age? 47
how long been playing? 1 year
origin of user name? see age..
top 5 drummers? Buddy Rich, Steve Smith, Frank Beard, Ringo, Billy Cobham
make of drumkit? Roland V Drums
make of cymbal? Roland
where do you practice? At home and county practice studio
are you in a band/s? Yes, + jamming with a couple of guitarists (most noise)
covers or originals? Covers
what style of music? Blues, R&B, Rock
favourite take out food? pizza
country? Norway
one really odd fact about yourself? Hmm..
how did you start drumming? Read an article on VDrums..

[SteveEU]

real name? Steve Ebsworth.
age? 42.
how long been playing? 20ish years.
origin of user name? My band.
top 5 drummers? Paul Bostaph, Dave Lombardo, Nicko McBrain, Charle Benante, Stuart Copeland.
make of drumkit? Sonor Signature.
make of cymbal? Zildjian
where do you practice? Home/Studio.
are you in a band/s? Yep...Enemy Unknown.
covers or originals? Originals.
what style of music? Metal!
favourite take out food? Curry.
country? England.
one really odd fact about yourself? I can suck air up my arse and blow it out like Mr Methane!
how did you start drumming? Fell onto a drumkit!

[Fgxf]

High guys! This is my very first post on this forum,so I had to say hello first!
real name? Radu
age?18
how long been playing? 7 years going 8
origin of user name? I don't really know
top 5 drummers? hm...tough question...TERRY BOZZIO,CHAMBERS,WECKL,PORTNOY and maybe Royster jr. :P
make of drumkit? pearl export 2002
make of cymbal? no name (and 1 zildjian zxt splash 10')
where do you practice? in a basement and at school
are you in a band/s? ya...
covers or originals? covers and original
what style of music? funk jazz and rock
favourite take out food? anything ...if it calms my hunger down
country? Romania
one really odd fact about yourself? hm...I know that probably this is not add at all but I can play both with the kit aranged for a right handed as for a left handed...wich helps me a lot...
how did you start drumming? because I study clasic percussion at school....I was interestet of something new to...

[tSp]

real name? Ed Wiget

age? 36

how long been playing? 31 years

origin of user name? old band nickname, haunts me to this day, stands for the sl*t puppy

top 5 drummers? dont really have 5 tops, I have learned something from everybody - from the most basic to the most advanced. Right now I have been watching a lot of Tower of Power stuff.

make of drumkit? I have 13 vintage kits plus an electronic kit and a newer kit I use for live playing. My current live kit is a Sonor S Class 6 piece on an older pearl rack, my practice kit is a Yamaha DTXpress III with 2 add-on additional cymbals and 1 add-on tom so it more closely matches my live kit. My favorite kit is a vintage 70's Ludwig Vistalight all original concert series toms - mounted toms 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16", 18 FT, Double Bass, matching snare all in red with orignal u-mount hardware and stands.

make of cymbal? I use primarily Sabian 16, 17, 18 AA Rock Crash, Sabian 22 HH Powerbell Ride, Sabian AAX 18 China, Sabian 14 rock sizzle hats with sizzles removed.

where do you practice? Home in bedroom + band practice space

are you in a band/s? yes

covers or originals? have been in both, currently doing originals only

what style of music? metal, goth, death, emo

favourite take out food? chinese

country? US

one really odd fact about yourself? Playing drums keeps me sane and from being a cereal killer (notice the c and not s)

how did you start drumming? I had an uncle who played and I started at about age 3, got my first set when I was 5, took about 8 years of marching, jazz, and concert bands in school, started gigging at age 17

[GrooveSlave]

Hi Guys,

I just wanted to introduce myself and say thanks to all of the knowledgeable and frequent posters on this site. I love the tone of cooperation and helpfullness.

I've been playing bass intensely since 99 with a stint on drums for about 3 years in the early 80s. It's a long story, but I've decided, at the age of 44, to re-dedicate myself to drums. I've been playing again for about 7 months and seem to be gaining fast.

I've been using my buddy's DDrum 4 kit and liking it for the most part, but I've got the serious Jones for REAL drums. I played an acoustic kit for the first time in 24 years at Guitar center about a month ago....it's been a blur of Sonor catalogs and web sites since then!!!

I just added a set of 14" New Beat HH to the DDrum kit and gave it a big jump in useability. I was getting sloppy with the timing of my HH closes. Real cymbals sure brought that into sharp focus in a hurry.

I've got Stick Control, Sycopation, and The New Breed. Whooooohoo!!

I learned using match grip and recently switched to traditional. That's coming quickly as well. I like the feel it gives me on snare accents during grooves.

The cool thing about this is that as a Bassist, I was always frustrated with drummers. I was so tempted to kick them off the kit and show them how to play it the way I felt it!!! I've finally succumbed to the temptation. I couldn't train them, so I joined them!

Coming from a bass perspective really helps my groove as well.

But, I run on....Thanks for all the great info.

Bill

[east]

real name? Rat
age? 22
how long been playing? 7 Years
origin of user name? My user name on yahoo used to be eastcoast thrasher but everyone called me east

top 5 drummers? Chad Smith, Lars Ulrich, Charli Benante, Raymond Herrera, Stefanie Eulinberg

make of drumkit? Pearl
make of cymbal? Paiste
where do you practice? At Home
are you in a band/s? no
covers or originals? n/a
what style of music? Rock and Thrash
favourite take out food? Fish Burgers
country? New Zealand
one really odd fact about yourself? One time I accidently dropped an onion so I picked it up and apolagized to it then gave it it's own special place on the onion rack

how did you start drumming?My older brother was a drummer and when I heard he was going to sell his kit I called him up and he gave it to me

[Bastardo]

real name? Damir

age? 23

how long been playing? for bout 8 months, but knew how to play for years

origin of user name? Hmmm... Used to rap a lot, one of my friends called me a bastard for no damn reason once, so the next day I took up my nick as Bastardo MC (MC is the guy with the microphone in Hip-Hop, for those who don't know )

top 5 drummers? Don't laugh, but I don't know that many drummers by name, but I'll say Lars Ulrich (he's the one to blame for me playing drums ), Joey Jordison, ...

make of drumkit? Pearl

make of cymbal? Pearl (crappy)

where do you practice? Home, driving my parents nuts!

are you in a band/s? No

what style of music do I play? HC, metall, sometimes some jazzy stuff, ... Even trying to play some drum 'n' bass, ...

favourite take out food? Pencakes!

country? Slovenia, EU

one really odd fact about yourself? I'm into so many things, I'm really running out of time (drumming, making model cars, graffitti drawing - paper only, composing DnB on my PC, writing songs (poetry), riding BMX (flat and street), tuning my Seat Ibiza, learning to airbrush, ...)

how did you start drumming? Blame Lars! No, really, I used to sit on my bed and "play" drums while listening to Metallica. Hehe, my moms thought I lost my head a few times

[RudimentalDrummer]

Hi Guys,

I just wanted to introduce myself and say thanks to all of the knowledgeable and frequent posters on this site. I love the tone of cooperation and helpfullness.

The cool thing about this is that as a Bassist, I was always frustrated with drummers. I was so tempted to kick them off the kit and show them how to play it the way I felt it!!!

I couldn't train them, so I joined them!

Coming from a bass perspective really helps my groove as well.

But, I run on....Thanks for all the great info.

Bill

Whahahaha ! I like you.....be careful lol ... your drummer will use his sticks and do a 16th note Accent Exercise on your head ... hehehehe....

Jokes aside, being a Bassist will help you play the drum more melodically....

Welcome Bro GrooveSlave to the Family Of Drummers ... cheers !

[Duke_Swingstar]

real name? Kettil

age? 16

how long been playing? for bout one year.

origin of user name? i dont know...

top 5 drummers? well.. i like Joey Jordison, Dennis Chambers, Chad smith, Keith Moon and
my drumteacher Jens Flennemo.

make of drumkit? Tama

make of cymbal? Zildjian, Paiste and a Zanki ride

where do you practice? Home and at school

are you in a band/s? No, but i study music so play a lot with my friends at school.

what style of music do I play? Punk and different kinds of Metal

favourite take out food? Hamburger..

country? Sweden

one really odd fact about yourself? I have 52 books in my bookcase.. Is that odd fact?..

how did you start drumming? I dont know.. I tried it and thought it was very fun.

[Capital D]

real name? Damion
age? 32
how long been playing? 25 years
origin of user name? Name some of my friends call me.
top 5 drummers? Mitch Mitchell, Stanton Moore, Chris Layton,
David Garibaldi, Zoro
make of drumkit? DW Collector's Series, TAYE, DRWMS
make of cymbal? Zildjian; A, A Custom, and K Custom
where do you practice? At Home
are you in a band/s? Yes 3 Bands
covers or originals? Both
what style of music? Blues-Rock, Reggae, Funk
favourite take out food? Chinese
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself? I like ketchup on my eggs.
how did you start drumming? I can't remember

[Capital D]

real name? Damion
age? 32
how long been playing? 25 years
origin of user name? Name some of my friends call me.
top 5 drummers? Mitch Mitchell, Stanton Moore, Chris Layton,
David Garibaldi, Zoro
make of drumkit? DW Collector's Series, TAYE, DRWMS
make of cymbal? Zildjian; A, A Custom, and K Custom
where do you practice? At Home
are you in a band/s? Yes 3 Bands
covers or originals? Both
what style of music? Blues-Rock, Reggae, Funk
favourite take out food? Chinese
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself? I like ketchup on my eggs.
how did you start drumming? I can't remember

[Wegadrummer]

Welcome welcome.. hope we have some good times talking drums :)

[NUTHA JASON]

Jokes aside, being a Bassist will help you play the drum more melodically....

and being a drummer will help you play the bass more rhythmically.

a truly good bassist is a valueable thing.
j

[Paul W]

real name: Paul Whitford
age: 38
how long been playing? 24 years
origin of user name? my name
top 5 drummers? Buddy Rich, Dave Weckl, Peter Erskine, Paul Brochu, Jack DeJonette, David Garibaldi, Ron Carter, Alan White, Simon Kirk, Rod Morgenstein, Steve Smith, Matt Chamberlin, Scot Amendola (like 5 is really enough for any list)
make of drumkit? Yamaha Maple Custom
make of cymbal? Mix of Sabian and Zildjian
where do you practice? Currently, Donn Bennett Drum Studio, Bellevue, Washington
are you in a band/s? no.
covers or originals? N/A
what style of music? Jazz, Rock, Funk, Punk and pure jive-ass junk
favourite take out food? Thai
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself? seven toes on each hand, two left feet
how did you start drumming? Badly, but I got better.

[david_chitty]

real name? David Chitty
age? 18
how long been playing? 6 or 7 years
origin of user name? s'my name fool
top 5 drummers? the usual: keith moon, john bonham, ginger baker, chad smith and my old teacher christian
make of drumkit? Mapex M series
make of cymbal? Sabian
where do you practice? uni
are you in a band/s? Lavish grandure.
covers or originals? Originals
what style of music? jazz, funk, rock
favourite take out food? pizza, taco... anything exspet for a kebab
country? UK
one really odd fact about yourself? recently.. i have not seen the sun for about 4 days... being a student n all
how did you start drumming? hated school, found drum kit in school and it spiraled out of control since then

[david_chitty]

Welcome to the site Dave. I'm sure you'll love it.

I can't help but wonder if the one who referred you was our very own Nutha Jason. I'm sure if it was, he would be glad to hear it.

Anyway, welcome.

who is is and does he come from donny... im really curious now

[Crazy Mad Drummer]

Hey im ryan i have been playing for about 6 years i play every thing like rock, jazz, shuffle, swing and bossa nova, but i really like progressive rock and thats what one of my bands play.
my kit is just a crappy power beat, but believe it or not it sounds pretty good, i even had a guy come up to me once and say that my $50 power beat snare sounded better than his $600 pearl maple free floater, but i have spent a lot of money on it and now it is worth over $2,200au. i am looking at selling it bit by bit or if some one wants the whole kit i will sell it for $1,500au, and buy a Tama.
The kit is a standard 5 piece
All Dixon double braced heavy duty stands
10" sabian pro sonix splash
12" paiste 502 splash
16" paiste 402 crash
16" paiste 302 crash
16" headliner crash
16" schallock crash
20" schallock ride
20" sabian pro sonix ride
14" schallock hats
14" headliner hats (the headliners come with the kit when i bought it)
DXP double kick pedals
All remo heads
Pearl clamp and arm
2 DXP clamps
DXP boom arm
DXP boom stand double braced

[Berberman]

real name: Nadjim
age: 29
how long been playing? 18 years
origin of user name? berber, original people of north africa
top 5 drummers? well, it depends what i am into at the moment. but i'll say mr.Rich, Weckl...i cant be fair and objectif and at the same time pick the last 3
make of drumkit? TAMA Rockstar fusion special efx
make of cymbal? paiste for ride and hi-hiat, crashes and spashes of no well kown brand
where do you practice? in my newly built home recording studio - woohoo
are you in a band/s? yes
covers or originals? originals please
what style of music? Fusion, Jazz, drum&bass, latin
favourite take out food? none. I work out. if it's got cheese on top i aint having it.
country? emm...UK, US ..some other places and now North Africa...
one really odd fact about yourself? music is my life, but i am a Chemical Engineer..(what the..)
how did you start drumming? pots and pans.....what? you can also cook stuff in those things? get out!

[sonor master]

real name? pascal
age?16
how long been playing?2 years
origin of user name?my sonor drum
top 5 drummers?jojo mayer nicko mcbrain neil peart jonh bonham dave weckl and dennis chambers lol
make of drumkit?sonor
make of cymbal?i have 3 sabian( chinesse )zildjian ( hit hat and crash )paiste(ride)
where do you practice?in my house and garage
are you in a band/s?yes
covers or originals?covers and original
what style of music?rock maybe blues
favourite take out food?pizza!
country?quebec
one really odd fact about yourself?gabriel jetté is cool

how did you start drummin my dad buy me a drum

[gallus]

real name? Stephen
age? 33
how long been playing? 16 years (had 4 year break, but just got a new kit to get back into it)
origin of user name? name of my freelance graphic design business (Scottish for 'very cool')
top 5 drummers? Pierre Moelen, John Blackwell, JoJo Mayer, Neil Peart and Pierre Moelen again....
make of drumkit? aha (cheap one, coz of not much mnoney) CB fusion
make of cymbal? cheap
where do you practice? in my loft
are you in a band/s? not right now
covers or originals? mainly originals, but sometimes covers
what style of music? funk, rock, jazzy (even played in a bluegrass band)
favourite take out food? pizza
country? Scottish living in England
one really odd fact about yourself? left handed, who plays right handed drums and guitar, but picks nose with big toe!
how did you start drumming? got myself a pearl export when i was 16 (always wanted to learn) never had a lesson.......

[Mattybing]

real name? Matt Chandler
age? 23
how long been playing? must be 10 years now
origin of user name? My surname is Chandler so my friends all call me Bing (I can thank a certain American sitcom for that)
top 5 drummers? Tre Cool, Travis Barker, Chad Smith, John Blackwell, Jo Jo Mayer
make of drumkit? Yamaha Stage Custom
make of cymbal? Zildjian A Custon
where do you practice? Rehersal Studios i.e not often enough
are you in a band/s? Yes, we're called STUP!D www.myspace.com/stupiduk
covers or originals? All originals apart from 1, Brainstew by Greenday
what style of music? Nu Funk Rock... or so it has been discribed
favourite take out food? Chicken & Lamb mix donor kebab
country? UK
one really odd fact about yourself? Mr T is my genetic father... not really but I couldn't think of anything else.
how did you start drumming? I met someone at school who had been drumming since he was 3 and i fell in love with it as soon as I saw him play.

[Mr. Cloggy]

real name? Gijs Olthof

age? 19

how long been playing? 6 years

origin of user name? On Drumrock Forums, everyone thought I always walked on clogs and they liked to make jokes out of it, so I decided to participate in the fun. :)

top 5 drummers? Danny Carey, Nathaniel Townsley, Buddy Rich, John Bonham, Vinnie Paul

make of drumkit? Sonor (altough I play Tama)

make of cymbal? Paiste

where do you practice? in a gym, or at home, in my own drumming room

are you in a band/s? Yep, a gospel band, altough I don't believe

covers or originals? 70% cover, 30 % original

what style of music? My favorite is metal/rock, but I also play gospel 'n jazz like stuff

favourite take out food? As long as it's Dutch...

country? Netherlands

one really odd fact about yourself? I want to let my hair grow long, but my mum says she'll kick me out of the house.

how did you start drumming? I saw Metallica with Ulrich for the first time and that's what I wanted too. Besides, it's the only thing I don't completely suck at.

[DogBreath]

favourite take out food? Chicken & Lamb mix donor kebab
Is that where the animal has a card saying that in case of a horrible auto accident they want their parts donated to food science?

[gaspesien]

Name? Mathieu Roy
age? 26
Playing since? 1995
Origin username? I'm from gaspesie, a peninsula east of Quebec province. It's pretty much deserted right now, since there is no jobs left, but it is a small paradise on the sea side, lot and lots of great musician there.
Top 5 drummers? Danny carey, Matt chamberlin, Jojo Mayer, Buddy Rich, Carter beauford
Drumkit? Ex-pearl, now proud owner of a Yamaha beech custom absolute!!
Cymbals? Sabian and one Zildjian
Where do i practice? Band practice room in our shop
In a Band? Yes, we made the finals of a contest in montreal, we are now entering studio to finalize our demo.
Cover or originals? All originals, all 15 tracks
Take out food? Anything but greek food
Country? Canada
Odd fact? My day job is to repair and taxi aircraft on an international airport, which means i start the engines and ride them around the airport all day long.
How did i start drumming? As a kid i wanted to score with chicks, but i fell in love with drumming, been happy since then!

[Thinshells]

real name? Gijs Olthof

age? 19

how long been playing? 6 years

origin of user name? On Drumrock Forums, everyone thought I always walked on clogs and they liked to make jokes out of it, so I decided to participate in the fun. :)

top 5 drummers? Danny Carey, Nathaniel Townsley, Buddy Rich, John Bonham, Vinnie Paul

make of drumkit? Sonor (altough I play Tama)

make of cymbal? Paiste

where do you practice? in a gym, or at home, in my own drumming room

are you in a band/s? Yep, a gospel band, altough I don't believe

covers or originals? 70% cover, 30 % original

what style of music? My favorite is metal/rock, but I also play gospel 'n jazz like stuff

favourite take out food? As long as it's Dutch...

country? Netherlands

one really odd fact about yourself? I want to let my hair grow long, but my mum says she'll kick me out of the house.

how did you start drumming? I saw Metallica with Ulrich for the first time and that's what I wanted too. Besides, it's the only thing I don't completely suck at.

Dude, Welkom over from drumrock! Hope to see your moose avatar on lots of posts!

Drumbassadors OWN!

[hateplow]

real name? Adam Frost
age? 26
how long been playing? 5 years
origin of user name? Death metal all-star band
top 5 drummers? Gene Hoglan, Tim Alexander, Ginger Baker, Dave Lombardo, Chris Pennie
make of drumkit? Tama Starclassic Performer EFX 6 piece
make of cymbal? PAISTE
where do you practice? My walk in closet
are you in a band/s? NO
what style of music? Metal, funk, hard rock
favourite take out food? General Tsao Chicken...mmmm
country? America
one really odd fact about yourself? I had breakfast with Professional figure skaters Michelle Kwan and Sasha Cohen last weekend.
how did you start drumming? My friends kit, who was lucky enough to have one set up in his apartment.

[Bipitta]

real name? Tyson Conn
age? 26
how long been playing? 8 years
origin of user name? It's how I originally counted triplets - now it's choc-o-late (thanks to my girlfriend)
top 5 drummers? Chuck Case (my drum instructor - sappy I know)), Jimmy Chamberlin, Matt Cameron, Max Weinberg (He's awesome on Conan), Steve Smith, Mike Portnoy
make of drumkit? Mapex Pro M Studio
make of cymbal? Zildjian
where do you practice? Extra room in basement
are you in a band/s? sort of/not quite
what style of music? Anything that grooves
favourite take out food? Fried Chicken from just about any place that serves it
country? America
one really odd fact about yourself? I still watch cartoons (and will until the day I die)
how did you start drumming? I nagged my parents for seven years, ever since the day in fifth grade when the music teacher showed us all the instruments we could possibly play in band... I was awestruck by the sounds of the two timpani they rolled in for us, and ever since that day it was, "Mom, I must play the drums" sure it took those seven years, but it was worth the wait.

[rockitman]

real name? Keith
age? 37
how long been playing? about 25 years
origin of user name? I like to "rock it" It being the groove. I also appreciate many other grooves as well. Currently working on brush technique
top 5 drummers? Gadd, Coulaiuta, Collins, Porcaro, Phillips.
make of drumkit? Pacific currently. I have a Yamaha ACBN on order will be here soon.
make of cymbal? Zildjian Custom A's and Ks
where do you practice? I have space in a ware house near my dayjob.
are you in a band/s? A couple jobs currently, yes.
covers or originals? Covers of course.
what style of music? Pink Floyd Tribute and a Lounge gig playing standerds.
favourite take out food? Whatever, as long as it has meat in it.
country? I like it in the US and have only travelled abroad marginally. I enjoyed Panama.
one really odd fact about yourself? I cheat on flams and no one has ever busted me.
how did you start drumming? I started by watching the Ed Shaughessney from the Johnnie Carson Show. I knew at a very young age that is what I wanted to do. I was 8 years old when I got my first kit and started formal study them and quit 10 years later, so I could be a rock star.

[da cheese walks]

real name: sean
age:16
how long bin playin: 1 year
user name: i was called "the walking cheese" on a forum but that closed down...so i dunno really
top 5 drummers:Steve Gadd,Tim Alexander,John Bonham,Ginger Baker,Chad Smith.
make of drumkit: PP,with a sonor 3005 snare....
cymbal makes: Paiste 805 crash,ride and Anvil hi-hats
where do u practice:me house...the neighbours moan a lot!
are u in a band/s: yeah one funk,one prog rock
origionla or cover: origional
style of music: funk,grungey kinda weird stuff
take out food: eh chips?!
country: well i live in ireland....germany is wonderful...and mexico is the dream!
odd fact about yourself: im a poptart junkie.....ive also become obbsessed with triplets lately
how did u start drumming: ive always wanted to do it,since my dad got a lend of a kit when i was about 5 an just last year i got a PP kit for free...worn an battered but i fixed it up an now its pretty sweet!!an i got lessons off my friend,who is a legend on the kit!!i think it was actually Brian Downey from Thin Lizzy who most inspired me before i took up the drums...i listened to Lizzy as a kid,and still do!

[Kellen Waltman]

Hello everyone,

I have been drumming using single snare work for about 1-2 years and then moved to a kit after that and have been doing that for 3-4 years now. I am now 14, I began when I was 9-10 years old being personally trained. I recently moved away to another state and haven't played the drums in a few months. I don't have a lot of space right now to set-up my kit, but I am looking forward to. Last stuff I did was some advanced swing beats in "The Art of Bop Drumming" by John Riley.

Hopefully signing up I will learn a lot more and soon to get back into drumming.

[brittc89]

real name? Britton "Britt" Ciampa
age? 15
how long been playing? 5 years
origin of user name? First name, last initial, year born (how creative)
top 5 drummers? Vinnie Colaiuta, Steve Smith, John Blackwell, Steve Gadd, Buddy Rich (no particular order)
make of drumkit? Yamaha
make of cymbal? All Zildjian except Paiste hats
where do you practice? A sound-proof room in my garage
are you in a band/s? Yes
covers or originals? Both
what style of music? Ska (yuck, nerd music, no offense to ska lovers)
favourite take out food? Chinese
country? U.S.
one really odd fact about yourself? I have 4 nipples. JK. Im actually colorblind (I can only see red, black, and white)
how did you start drumming? I started drumming so I would not have to play trumpet in thhe school band. I then really liked em, so I kept it up. Its been 5 years now.

[nhzoso]

real name?----Rob
age?---------39
how long been playing?------2 weeks
origin of user name?-----zeppelin fanatic from NH and the name of a great zepp. cover band(zoso)
top 5 drummers? ----Bonham, Peart, C. Antolini, D. Grohl, S. Copeland.(Changing now that I am listening to music in a whole new way)
make of drumkit?----- Sonor 3003 White crystal
make of cymbal?------ Sabian B8, beginners set
where do you practice?----- Basement
are you in a band/s? ------ No..Hope to someday
covers or originals?-----N/A
what style of music? I like Classic rock, modern rock, blues, funk, and some country
favourite take out food?----- KFC, Taco bell...mmmmmmmmmmm
country?-------USA
one really odd fact about yourself?------I was on Submarines for 12 years in the navy and am now scared to death to fly?
how did you start drumming? ----Always wanted to and one day last summer saw a guy in a Zeppelin cover band called "foursticks" do the best Mody dick solo I have ever seen live. And knew it was time. I hope to see them again so I can persoanlly thank him. I think they have a website, I dont even know his name yet.

[frustrated 55 year old]

real name - Dale Harsh
age - 55
how long playing - 11 years pro. Still haven't got it out of my system. Practicing even after not playing for 18 years.
favorite drummer - buddy rich, is there anyone else?
drum kit - slingerland (one of many)
cymbals - paiste 2002/zildjian hats
practice - at work on pad, at home on kit sometimes
not in band
favorite take out food - anything with what resembles meat
address - edmonton, canada

[ObeliskJames]

Name: James O'Neill
Years Playing: 4
Favorite Drummers: Peart, Bonham, and JoJo Mayer.
Drums: Obelisk
Cymbals: Sabian (also a Wuhan splash)
Adress: Edmonton Alberta.

[t-bone]

real name? steve scott
age? 43
how long been playing? close to 30
origin of user name? tommy lee......i play a lot like him.....plus i'm 6'6" and skinny
top 5 drummers? tommy lee.....eric singer.....alex van halen.....neil peart....neal smith....tommy aldridge....randy castillo....randy cooke.....i know it's supposed to be 5 , not 8....but i'm the drummer....we count???
make of drumkit? pearl
make of cymbal? mostly sabians, with a couple zildjians and a paiste china for good measure.....
where do you practice? whereever i can't piss my neighbors off.........
are you in a band/s? 2.....black ju-ju and S.W.A.T.
covers or originals? black ju-ju ( original ) S.W.A.T. ( covers)
what style of music? hard rock/ metal
favourite take out food? anything, as long as someone else is paying.........
country? canada
one really odd fact about yourself? we don't have enough time to get into this, hahahaha....
how did you start drumming? neal smith from alice cooper.....he was god back in the day....

[Incubus]

real name?
age? 16
how long been playing? 2 Years
origin of user name? My favorite band
top 5 drummers? Buddy Rich, Dave Weckl, Steve Gadd, Vinnie Coluiata, Jim Chapin
make of drumkit? Yamaha Stage Custom
make of cymbal? Zildjian, Sabian
where do you practice? My music room
are you in a band/s? Yes
covers or originals? Covers
what style of music? Rock, Samba, Jazz, everything except Rap
favourite take out food? Burger King
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself? I hated the drums before i used to play
how did you start drumming? practicing!

[WhoAreYou]

real name? Pam
age? Old enough to know better, but young enough to do it anyway!
how long been playing? Just started again after a long break
origin of user name? Song by The Who
top 5 drummers? Taylor Hawkins, Phil Collins, Neal Peart, Sheila E, Chad Smith ... plus many more ...
make of drumkit? Yamaha, DTXpress III Special
make of cymbal? As above
where do you practice? In my spare room
are you in a band/s? No
covers or originals? N/A
what style of music? All sorts
favourite take out food? So many to choose from ...
country? Scotland
one really odd fact about yourself? I like toast with Jam and Cheese (at the same time)
how did you start drumming? At school when I had to come up with an excuse to stop playing the recorder ... 'because I want to play the drums' was the only thing I could think of

[utility chivs]

real name? Matt
age? 14
How long been playing? about 2 1/2 years now
Origin of user name? No idea! someone just called me it because i helped out a few bands
Top 5 drummers? Travis Barker, Dennis Chambers, Cozey powell, Chad Smith, Jason Bittner
Make of drum kit? i use an electronic kit- Roland td6
where do you practice? In my room
are you in a band/s? 3... the revolution-last minute rival- and the other one has no name yet
Covers or originals? both- mostly covers
What style of music? rock and punk rock
Favourite food? Pizza - chicken drumsticks
Country? England
How did you start drumming? i heard Travis Barker play a solo

[MIKEe]

hey everyon my name is mike ehmann ive been drumin for around seven years, im 16 , and i play a variety of music i play in a funk band , i play in an irish bag pipe band , a marching band, and hardcore band, i will soon be posting vids and pics. my drums include a priemer ppe band snare an andante pipe band snare, i have a tama rockstar drumset ( im gettin a new set for x mas pacific) and i have sabain zildjian wuhan and paiste cymbals.......uhhh thas it

[MIKEe]

real name?Mike Ehmann
age? 16
how long been playing? 7 years
origin of user name? MIKEe
top 5 drummers?
make of drumkit? tama/pacific/pearl
make of cymbal? sabain
where do you practice? my basement
are you in a band/s? yes
covers or originals? originals
what style of music? funk,hardcore,jazz, drumcorps
favourite take out food? wendys
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself? i had 12 extra teeth
how did you start drumming? uhhsaw it in music videos when i was real little

[Ashbash]

Hello! might as well do this

real name?-----------------------Ain't telling :)
age?--------------------------------15
how long been playing?-----4 years now
origin of user name?---------some people call me ashbash, so it kinda stuck
top 5 drummers?--------------Buddy Rich, Mitch Mitchell, Chad Smith, Steve Gadd, Barriemore Barlow, many more
make of drumkit?-------------Pearl Export. ooh yeah
make of cymbal?-------------they're all paiste's now, if i ever get the dough, i'm definately getting a zildjian K or K custom hi-hat
where do you practice?----In my room, because my kit has muffler pads :D
are you in a band/s?--------Yup.
covers or originals?----------Both, though mostly covers, but i'm trying to push for more orignals
what style of music?--------EVERYTHING! soft rock, hard rock, funk, jazz, blues...1 random flamenco song...the whole shebang
favourite take out food?----er....all of them :D
country?-------------------------AUSTRALIA!
one really odd fact about yourself?.........it's not really weird, but i only got a drumkit after i'd been playing for 4 years
how did you start drumming?------I quit piano, and mum made me take another instrument, and i figured that there were enough guitarists

[stianr]

real name: Stian Ravlosve
age: 19
how long been playing: Started to take drumlessons when I was 7, so that will be 12 years
origin of user name: stianr = Stian Ravlosve. Not quite original!
top 5 drummers: John Bonham, Bill Ward, Dave Lombardo, Neil Peart ++
make of drumkit: Tama Rockstar Custom
make of cymbal: Sabian, Meinl, Wuhan
where do you practice: In my basement
are you in a band/s: Yes, I'm in a band called Electric Sheriff
covers or originals: Mostly originals, a few covers
what style of music: Rock n'roll, hardrock; with a lot of power!
favourite take out food: everthing with meat.. I don't get vegeterians.
country: Norway
how did you start drumming: My father is also playing drums, so i wanted to try it myself.

[Ramsh]

real name? Ramiz Alexander Sofic (pronounce the "c" like a "g")
age? 20
how long been playing? 4 Years and more will come :)
origin of user name? My name
top 5 drummers? Nick Barker, Gene Hoglan, Pete Sandoval, Vinnie Paul, Tjodalv
make of drumkit? Pearl Export
make of cymbal? Paiste and hope soon Kit Toys
where do you practice? Room at basement at church area of our township, for free and sometimes I play in the church with congas
are you in a band/s? Nope
what style of music? Metal
favourite take out food? same as Garfield
country? Austria
one really odd fact about yourself? 4 small extra nippels (3 left and 1 right in stomache area), never play without t-shirt
how did you start drumming? practicing and tabbing metal songs

more at:
http://members.aon.at/ramthedrummer/iam

[PdoubleE]

real name? Greg Hext

age? 23

how long been playing? 7 years- last 1 1/2 years no set

origin of user name? dunno

top 5 drummers? Morgan Agren- Brian Mantia -Jaska Raatikainen- Marco Minnemann-Keith Spencer

make of drumkit? Pearl Export Select(mahogany)'99

make of cymbal? Meinl,Sabian,Paiste

where do you practice?at my guitarist studio/in my bedroom

are you in a band/s?yes....just started it up...no name yet

covers or originals?both

what style of music?MeTaL all the way baby!!! its in my blood

favourite take out food?Chinese/Pizza
country?USA

one really odd fact about yourself?um......have to think bout that one

how did you start drumming?My brother has been in several bands threw out my life... and i have always just sat their and watched his drummers.....of course some were better than others...His first drummer, Keith, is just awsome..and he inspired me to play the drums. From the first day i picked up the stix.. I could throw down a beat in time.

[HeavensBeat]

Hey, my name is Max! I'am 14, and i've been playing for about 3 years. Man, people like way younger than me and same age also are freaking good! I got on this site, then I saw that Royster dude! Man, I really try to get good. It's hard when you have a real bad drumset. My cymbols are all broken and I got no money to buy new ones..YET. Hey, just wanted to say that this site is awsome! Great job.

[TitanSound]

Welcome to the forums!

[King Crimson]

Name: Michael

Been drumming about a year and a half.

Pearl Forum 6 pc. in wine red with a TAMA Artwood snare.

Sabian B8 cymbals

DW pedals and hi-hat.

I am a leftie but play a right hand set-up.

Favorite drummers: Neil Peart, Bill Bruford, Alan White, Richie Hayward, Simon Phillips(have begun to listen to Mike Portnoy also-wow!)

[Reflux own your mum]

heh, yeah, that tony royster video is sick.

[hanman]

real name? Aaron Hanley
age? 14
how long been playing? 3 or 4 years I think. Lessons for 19-20 months.
origin of user name? uh, my last name is hanley, so i took the 'han' from that and i am a guy so i, the genius i am, realized 'man' rhymed with 'han' and joined the too.
top 5 drummers? Tre Cool, Travis Barker, Matt Cameron, Pat Wilson, Joey Kramer
make of drumkit? Ludwig --- really old '70's or something.
make of cymbal? Sabian B8's.
where do you practice? my room, my basement, my drum teacher's basement, school.
are you in a band/s? No, wish I was though.
covers or originals? N/A
what style of music? All.
favourite take out food? Pizza, Noodles (Chinese)
country? Canada
one really odd fact about yourself? I'm left handed...
how did you start drumming? my dad's friend left his drum kit at our house.

[~tamadrummer~]

Similar to the thread in the old DW forum, answer the following questions
(all optional)

real name?jared
age?13
how long been playing?about 7 months
origin of user name?i play tama
top 5 drummers?keith moon,neil peart,buddy rich,dave grohl,vinnie paul
make of drumkit?tama
make of cymbal?sabain
where do you practice?my room
are you in a band/s?not anymore
covers or originals?n/a
what style of music?rock/metal
favourite take out food?tacobell
country?us of a
one really odd fact about yourself?i dunno im just a normal guy
how did you start drumming?i was always into them but i bought my second hand set after i saved up 100$

[newbie]

real name?
age? 14 year old Female
how long been playing? 4 years
origin of user name?
top 5 drummers? Evelyn Glennie(concert Percussionist) , Neal Peart, Haricio Hernadez, Mike Mangini, Tommy Lee
make of drumkit? Yamaha Stage Custom Nouveau
make of cymbal? Sabian AA crash, Sabian AAX ride, Zildjian K High Hats, Zildjian Custom Splash, Home made Sabian B8 Sizzle and a Wuhan 18 inch China
where do you practice? Basement, School, Practice studio for Jazz Band
are you in a band/s? All City Jazz Band, School bands,
covers or originals?
what style of music? Anything
favourite take out food?
country? Canada
one really odd fact about yourself? I am deaf in my right ear
how did you start drumming?Decided I did not want to be like everyone else in school and play the flute or clarinet, I also am very good at Timpani, Xylophones, Marimba, I also own and play Bari, Alto and Soprano Sax,

[Ashbash]

real name?
age? 14 year old Female
how long been playing? 4 years
origin of user name?
top 5 drummers? Evelyn Glennie(concert Percussionist) , Neal Pert, Haricio Hernadez, Mike Mangini, Tommy Lee
make of drumkit? Yamaha Stage Custom Nouveau
make of cymbal? Sabian AA crash, Sabian AAX ride, Zildjian K High Hats, Zildjian Custom Splash, Home made Sabian B8 Sizzle and a Wuhan 18 inch China
where do you practice? Basement, School, Practice studio for Jazz Band
are you in a band/s? All City Jazz Band, School bands,
covers or originals?
what style of music? Anything
favourite take out food?
country? Canada
one really odd fact about yourself? I am deaf
how did you start drumming?Decided I did not want to be like everyone else in school and play the flute or clarinet, I also am very good at Timpani, Xylophones, Marimba, I also own and play Bari, Alto and Soprano Sax,


^^^ .....dude..... that's cool! i take it you're gonna be a professional musician or something

[Builder]

Real Name: Rich
Age: 44
How lOng Playing: 28 years
User Name: I build drums
Top 5 drummers: Neil Peart (Rush), Carl Palmer(Emerson Lake and Palmer), Don Brewer(Grand Funk Railroad), John Henry Bonham (Led Zepplin), Virgil Donati (Steve Vai)
Make of Kit: That would be me
Cymbals: Sabian and Paiste
Practice area: Basement
Current Gig: None, teaching Kenpo takes most of my time. 3 bands in the past 20 years
Covers or originals: both
Music style: 70s and 80s rock, metal
Favorite take out: Chinese
One good fact about me: I can build the kit i want
How did you start: In high school. Played clarinet in grade school (6th grade) and didnt like it so i took up drums (sophmore year) along with choir.

About to start a new kit. Sold my last one. Single kick 20 x 20(lot of thunder from that one), 14 suspended floor, 6, 8, 10, 13 racks and a 14 x 8 snare (great throaty bottom end, sound fills the room). Rolled the shells from italian poplar (12 ply). Nice sounding kit.

Next one will be a beast though, 14 x 8 snare, 10x9, 12x10, 13x11, 14x12 racks, 18x16 floor and ...... two 28x28 kicks. Also will be rolled from italian poplar and covered with either sheet brass or bronze. Should be a sweet kit. I'll keep you posted. Ciao, Rich the builder

[self_titled]

real name? Daz/Darren
age? 20
how long been playing? About two weeks!!
origin of user name? Most of my favourite albums are "self titled" - Foo Fighters, Weezer, Rage Against The Machine, Jimmy Eat World...
top 5 drummers? Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, John Bonham, Brad Wilk, Travis Barker
make of drumkit? Premier
make of cymbal? Soon to be Zildjians
where do you practice? Band room at local pub for acoustics, or in my room on my DD55c
are you in a band/s? Jam with my mate, looking for a bassist
covers or originals? Both
what style of music? Pop/rock/punk, Foo's and Ash style
favourite take out food? Good ol' Fish & Chips
country? United Kingdom
one really odd fact about yourself? I love Converse All Stars and experienced deja-vu writing this...
how did you start drumming? My first (and maybe still favourite) rock album was "There Is Nothing Left To Lose" and I promised myself that one day I would drum like Taylor. Now I have a job, money, time and somewhere to practice I intend to get good on that!

I've been lurking on the forums for about a week now and have learnt something nearly every visit. Can't wait to chat to you guys. Seeya around.

[DrewSchultz88]

real name-Drew Schultz

age-17

how long been playing-8 years, maybe

origin of user name-My name and Birth Year. Used to be Minnietguinea.

top 5 drummers-
David Garibaldi, William Kennedy, Bill Ransom, Marvin Gaye, Maurice White

make of drumkit- Yamaha, anything

make of cymbal-Sabian, anything

where do you practice-Basement

are you in a band/s-Lots of school stuff, a few outside things.

covers or originals-Covers, I guess.

what style of music-Funk, Fusion

favourite take out food-hmmm....Chipotle?

country-USA

one really odd fact about yourself-I'll get back to you on that one.

how did you start drumming-My mom had an old Rogers drumset from her college days. We had it in our basement. Still do.

[Green-Drummer]

real name? - Daz (commonplace nickname)
age? - 16
how long been playing? - 3 days (at time of posting)
origin of user name? - Green = greenhorn = newbie; Drummer = drummer
top 5 drummers? - Chad Smith, Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Ginger Fish, Roger Taylor
make of drumkit? - Nevada Pro
make of cymbal? - Nevada Pro
where do you practice? - My bedroom
are you in a band/s? - Yes
covers or originals? - Both
what style of music? - Rock, mostly
favourite take out food? - Pizza?
country? - United Kingdom
one really odd fact about yourself? - I can lick my own elbow
how did you start drumming? - Friend needed a drummer... I accepted the challenge

I'll probably be asking a lot of questions soon. I'm eager to learn, so please bare with me!

[Drumsword]

real name? Peter
age? 36
how long been playing? 21 years
origin of user name? I was the drummer for a band called Godsword and combined the 2.
top 5 drummers? John Blackwell, Dennis Chambers, Danny Carey, Ken Mary, Niel Peart
make of drumkit? Vintage Ludwig/slingerland
make of cymbal? Zildjian
where do you practice?Garage
are you in a band/s? I play, sing and front my own band "Retirement Plan" and have done various side and solo projects last 2 years
covers or originals?Originals
what style of music? Christian rock mainley
favourite take out food? wendy's
country? United states
one really odd fact about yourself? I lift cars for a hobby
how did you start drumming? My bro was a drummer and I started jamming with my mom who played piano

[Drummer Karl]

Hello guys!! Now I want to introduce myself...


real name? Karl-Friedrich Degenhardt...I know, it is a crazy name...
age? I`m 14 years old.
how long been playing? Actually, I play drums my whole life now...
origin of user name? I`m a drummer, my name is Karl so...Drummer Karl
top 5 drummers? Dave Weckl, Peter Erskine, Jack De Johnette, Steve Gadd, Ed Thigpen
make of drumkit? Tama
make of cymbal? Sabian
where do you practice? my own little studio
are you in a band/s? school band called "Freigänger", Gospel choir, Jazz band...
covers or originals? School band: originals; Gospel and Jazz band: Covers
what style of music? JAZZ, JAZZ, JAZZ...Fusion...Funk etc.
favourite take out food?...yeah, mum`s "Bauerntopf"...it is german...mhhh...
country? Germany
one really odd fact about yourself? Music is my life!
how did you start drumming? I`ve hit on cooking pot lids

[Redhead]

real name?Cliff
age?15
how long been playing? cupple days
origin of user name?red hair
top 5 drummers?travis barker many more
make of drumkit?Ludwig
make of cymbal?Zydbagwid
where do you practice?my room
are you in a band/s?No but yes
covers or originals?both
what style of music?Punk pop rock with a twist
favourite take out food?
country?USA
one really odd fact about yourself?I extream unicycle
how did you start drumming?

[andrew_carter]

Real name: Andrew Carter
Age: 19
How long been playing: 7 years or so
Origin of user name: My name
Top 5 drummers: (4) Carter Beauford, Stanton Moore, Steve Gadd, Jay Lane
Make of drumkit: Mapex, ProM Series
Make of cymbal: Paiste 802, Paiste Soud Formula 8" splash, Sabian AA 10" Micro hats, Sabian AAX 15" Studio Crash
Where do you practice: The middle of the house, at gigs.
Are you in a band/s: One band - www.dancingaboutarchitecture.com.au
Covers or originals: Originals only
What style of music: Mostly jazz funk
Favourite take out food: Sizzler Cheeze Toast
Country: Australia
One really odd fact about yourself: I'm into mountain unicycling
How did you start drumming: Just wanted to, back in grade 7

[MilfordCubicle]

Real Name: Dan Lipovsky
Age:15
How Long Have You Been Playing: 1 and a half years
Origin of User Name: Salad Fingers' movies
Top 5 Drummers: Keith Moon, John Bonham, Ginger Baker, Mitch Mitchell, and Terry Bozzio.
Make of Drum Kit: Mapex M Series
Make of Cymbals: Paiste, Sabian, and Zildjian
Where do you practice: My basement
Are you in a band/s: I'm rejoining an old band
Covers or Originals: Both
Style of Music: Classic Rock, and Blues
Fav. Take out Food: Pizza
Country:USA
Odd fact about Yourself: I dunno
How did you start drumming: One day I was like, I wanna drum so I did it.

[zapote98]

Real name: Mark
Age: 34
How long been playing: 20 years
Origin of user name: being in the wrong place, wrong time.
Top 5 drummers: errr....Weckl, Erskine, Acuna, Peart, Gadd, etc
Make of drumkit: Mapex, MBirch
Make of cymbal: Zildjian ZBTs (I miss my old Ks and As)
Where do you practice: Room
Are you in a band/s: sort of
Covers or originals: Originals
What style of music: jazz funk latin rock fusion stuff
Favourite take out food: Pizza
Country: UK
One really odd fact about yourself: jeez...dunno where to start.
How did you start drumming: drums sounded cool

[fischrule]

real name? Clive Fischer
age? 18
how long been playing? 5 Years
origin of user name? Just random
top 5 drummers? Jose Pasillas, Ian Paice, Stewart Copeland, Dave Weckl, Billy Cobham
make of drumkit? Tama
make of cymbal? Zildjian
where do you practice? My room
are you in a band/s? Yes although no gigs yet
covers or originals? Originals
what style of music? Heavy QOTSA type stuff (As for me, I like a bit of rock, jazz, bit of everythin i guess.)
favourite take out food? Pizza
country? Switzerland
one really odd fact about yourself? I can talk fluent Swiss German (but then I am Swiss), still fairly random I guess.
how did you start drumming? Just had a random inspiration to do something and decided on the drums.

[DruminDan52790]

Hey Im Frank Im 15 I ve been playing drums for about 5 years. I like rock, jazz, and techno Im not in a band I never been in a band. I Have a pearl ELX 5 piece set with sabian B8 crap cymbals I have Evans hydraulic heads (clear). I enjoy long walks on the beach and sunsets and if I had one wish It would be world peace. Im a sophmore I live In Harrah OK (United States) When im not playing drums I play video games, listen to rock, or skate.

[Looking_For_A_Band]

real name? ill just say my initials: KM
age? 15
how long been playing? I play electric bass, but enjoy listening to drumming
origin of user name? well...im looking for one
top 5 drummers? jason bittner, stewart copeland, steve gadd, buddy rich, and ginger baker
make of drumkit? like i said, i play bass
make of cymbal? again...bass
where do you practice? wherever i can
are you in a band/s? my name explains
covers or originals? both...somewhat
what style of music? anything, but prefferably rock, metal, and blues
favourite take out food? taco bell all the way
country? the united states of america...texas...houston...
one really odd fact about yourself? i like blues and some country, but i dont like bluegrass
how did you start drumming? ...

[RamboKnife]

Didn't even notice this thing:

real name? Kev Mars
age? 17
how long been playing? Year and a half- 2 years.
origin of user name? Going to be a huge band...watch out this year.
top 5 drummers? Sebastien Grainger, Neil Peart, Max Weinberg, Jesse Keeler, Brad Wilk, anyone who's better then me.
make of drumkit? Pearl
make of cymbal? Sabian/Zildjian/Wuhan
where do you practice? My huge basement
are you in a band/s? Yes, two. topp crime is my main band, Pistols at noon is my side project.
covers or originals? Originals.
what style of music? topp crime= rock, acoustic, harder stuff. Pistols At Noon= BigBeat, Disco house, Techno.
favourite take out food? Anything from Wendy's.
country? Canada.
one really odd fact about yourself? I'm 6'6. Odd isn't it?
how did you start drumming? Wanted to for a long time- then recieved drums for Christmas two years a go.

[domski]

Hi folks,

I'm a newbie here, so I thought I had better say hello.

I am looking to get back in to drumming, after a 15 year break, so will probably have some really dumb questions in the near future.

The website is awesome by the way.

Cheers

Dominic

[Derek Matthews]

Hey Domski
Welcome, we love dumb questions! This forum is just as awesome as the site! You'll see in the near future!

[TitanSound]

Hello and welcome to the forums

[Ashbash]

Hello Dom.

sheesh! you've been off drums longer than i've been alive!

[domski]

Hello Dom.

sheesh! you've been off drums longer than i've been alive!

...and I'm only 29!!!!!!!!!!!!

I don't know who that is more scarier for!!

Another good reason for getting another drum kit, before I wake up too old to swing a drumstick!!

[RudimentalDrummer]

...and I'm only 29!!!!!!!!!!!!

I don't know who that is more scarier for!!

Another good reason for getting another drum kit, before I wake up too old to swing a drumstick!!


Hey ..... It's never too old...but yes you should do it now....Swing it domski and great to have you in DrummerWorld....Cheers !

[richyokes]

real name? Richie
age? 38
how long been playing? 24 years, although I've been abroad for 5 years and not playing. Just back now and re-thinking my gear and setup

origin of user name? dog's name is Yoko, she is awesome.
top 5 drummers? Gadd, Copeland, Pocaro, Phillips, Morello
make of drumkit? Sonor
make of cymbal? Zildjian
where do you practice? Lower flat
are you in a band/s? not presently
covers or originals? both
what style of music? prefer reggae and funk, gonna study jazz again tho.
favourite take out food? Pizza
country? New Zealand
one really odd fact about yourself? Find a lot of people really annoying.
how did you start drumming? Heard Copeland's kit and was intrigued. So different to everyone else at the time.

[Layla]

Age? Over 21


How long have you been playing? Since December 2005


Origin of user name? I tried to come up with a "female-sounding" name!

Top 5 drummers? Ginger Baker, John Bonham, Chris Layton, Kenny Aronoff, Steve Gadd


Make of drumkit? Wellllll, right now I am learning to play on a used Yamaha 7 pad digital drum! It's a real hoot (did I really say hoot?!)... has kick and hi-hat "pedals." I'm saving my pennies for an acoustic set. I'm so glad I didn't go out and get a really cheap kit at the beginning. I am now doing my research so I can find the right set for me. So far I'm having lots of fun learning to play. As for the research, I'm going around in circles! Hoping to get help from ya'll later.


Where do you practice? Living room, so I can play along with drum lessons on the tv.

What style of music? I enjoy a little bit of everything, but classic rock and a bit of blues are the best. I enjoy music from the following bands: Cream, CCR, Doors, Eagles, Neil Young, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, Van Morrison, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Led Zeppelin, Jeff Healey, Heart, Mary Chapin-Carpenter, Norah Jones... and lots more.


Country? USA


One really odd fact about yourself? I'm the Miss America of Odd.

How did you start drumming? I decided I'd be good at it and wanted to do it! I don't know if I will be really good someday, but I sure plan to have fun! Seriously, I do hope to become a skilled drummer... but I'm trying not to pressure myself into being perfect (and getting frustrated along the way). I can be too perfectionistic sometimes, but perfectionism and fun don't hardly mix together so well, sooooo I am trying to make sure I am having fun first, and trying to leave the pressure of perfectionism behind. I don't know if I explained that very well.


So, anywho, I've lurked here for awhile and decided to join. I think I'm addicted to this place! I'm enjoying reading as much as I can here.

[Ledgut]

real name - Peter Dominas
age - 33
how long been playing - 22 years
origin of user name - it is my handle
top 5 drummers J.P. Gaster (clutch), Denis Chambers .....
make of drumkit - Hammerhand Custom Drums (endorsed)
make of cymbal - Sabian
where do you practice - at home on V-Drum and @ Rehearsal Studio (band)
are you in a band - Yes www.nicecatrock.com
covers or originals - originals with the odd cover
what style of music - Hard Rock
favourite take out food - Greek
country - Toronto, Canada
one really odd fact about yourself - I have a bad problem with ingrown toenails :( pain
how did you start drumming - My father was a drummer we always had a kit in the house
web site - http://www.drum-pro.com/index.html

[TOMANO]

real name? Tomano
age? 38
how long been playing? 26 years
origin of user name?
top 5 drummers? Buddy Rich, Andy Newmark, Bill Bruford, Max Roach, Philly Joe Jones (with honorable mentions to: Terry Bozzio, Neil Peart, John Barbata, Aynsley Dunbar and my first teacher, the incredible BOB BERG!)
make of drumkit? Premier Birch Artist Series
make of cymbal? Paiste, Sabian, Zildjian
where do you practice? Everywhere from my front room to my dashboard!
are you in a band/s? Yes
covers or originals? Both
what style of music? Rock/Pop, Jazz, Comedy-Rock, Experimental (heavy on the "mental")
favourite take out food? Pizza
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself? I am a Sammy Davis, Jr. fanatic!
how did you start drumming? Saw Buddy on the Tonight Show...My head fell off!

[jeffwj]

Hello,

My name is Jeff. I just registered on this site. Drummerworld is an amazing site and the forum seems to be top notch as well.

In case anyone is wondering, I am a full time performer and teacher. My bio is listed below:

http://www.sweetkeys.com/Jeffjohnson.php

Since the bio was written, I have also been teaching percussion technique classes in middle and high schools. I look forward to talking to everyone.

Jeff

[mikesdrums]

I've posted a few times, so I figure it's time to do the intro thing:

real name? Mike
age? A lot older than most of you cats.
how long been playing? 33 years
origin of user name? My hobby web site, www.mikesdrums.com
top 3 drummers? Russ Kunkel, Jim Keltner, and Omar Hakim
make of drumkit? Yamaha Maple Custom Absolutes with a Ludwig Supra 400 snare
make of cymbal? Zildjian Ks and As, mostly Ks
where do you practice? In my head, mostly
are you in a band/s? Yes
covers or originals? Both
what style of music? Contemporary Christian
country? Occasionally, but I prefer rock and roll
one really odd fact about yourself? Let's get to know each a little better first...
how did you start drumming? I thought Ringo was the coolest Beatle, so I took up the drums.

[Dr Drums]

real name? Avishai (Jewish name)
age? 16.5
how long been playing? 7~ years. from the age of 8-9
top 5 drummers? That's a hard one... Dennis Chambers, Chad Smith, Steve Jordan, Buddy Rich, Gadd. But it keeps cahnging
make of drumkit? Premier (Artist Maple)
make of cymbal? Sabian.
where do you practice? At home, got an acustic room.
are you in a band/s? Yeh
covers or originals? Original
what style of music? At the moment i've got two- first one is Punk pop rock, second Jazz.
favourite take out food? Pizza
country? Israel
one really odd fact about yourself? My bathroom door (I've got a bathroom in my room) MUST be closed when i go to sleep :D
how did you start drumming? It really really came natuarly for me. My dad bought me Drum sticks when i was 5 or so and i just started drumming on football balls all the time :) And i was always atrected to rhythm.

[GregEide]

real name? Greg Eide
age? 16
how long been playing? one year
origin of user name? my name
top 3 drummers? Travis Barker, Dan Trapp, Nash Breen
make of drumkit? Ludwig
make of cymbal? Zildjian
where do you practice? basement, not too acousticly tuned
are you in a band/s? nope
covers or originals? ------
what style of music? punk, pop-punk
favorite take out food? Arby's
one really odd fact about yourself? I really like sports but I still find the time to indulge myself in music.
how did you start drumming? I got a kit for Christmas of '04.

[Kris_jazz]

real name? Kristian
age? 18
how long been playing? 4 years
origin of user name? my name, and my favourite music
top 3 drummers? Buddy Rich, Steve Gadd, Dennis chambers.
make of drumkit? Pearl
make of cymbal? Sabian and Zildjian
where do you practice? basement and in my room.
are you in a band/s? yes, Tomb and Protactinium. (black metal and prog-rock)
covers or originals? originals
what style of music? Jazz, rock, prog-rock, latin music.
favorite take out food? Asian
one really odd fact about yourself? My left arm is actually broken, in my wrist. But that's about 6-7 years ago. I'm checking it these days, because it has started to hurt..
how did you start drumming? I saw a friend who played drums.. Now I'm better than him.

[katman]

real name? Jacques

age? 32

how long been playing? I played in a marching band at school and messed around a bit on kits. Managaed to complete most of my (compulsory) military service in the army band. Then I gave up for about 15 years. And now I've finally fulfilled a dream by getting myself a kit. So essentially I'm starting from scratch.

origin of user name? I've always had a thing for cats.

make of drumkit? Pearl Export with entry-level Paiste cymbals. Not fantastic quality, but considering what musical instruments cost here in South Africa, I'm pretty happy.

make of cymbal? Paiste

where do you practice? Empty office at work.

are you in a band/s? A co-worker has recently switched from playing guitar to learning to play the bass. So we kind of jam together and are looking for a guitarist etc.

covers or originals? Aiming to do all originals one day.

what style of music? Indie-style pop/rock (Supergrass, The Killers,The Pixies, Franz Ferdinand, The Breeders, Gomez etc.)

favourite take out food? Pizza

country? South Africa

one really odd fact about yourself? I love playing golf - also recently started. I have two aims for the forseeable future: To become a drummer and to become a golfer.

how did you start drumming? School marching band, huge music collection, played in a garage band at school, love being part of music creation, love live music.

[daviddoubleyou]

real name David Wöhrer
age 17
how long been playing take a look at my avatare
origin of user name david W
top 5 drummers Dave Weckl, Simon Phillips, Jeff Porcaro, Dirk Erchinger, Walter Grassmann
make of drumkit Premier Genista/Tama Starclassic
make of cymbal Zildjian/Anatolian
where do you practice Bedroom
are you in a band/s Serve Chilled /Thyroxin
covers or originals Both
what style of music (Raggae)/(Funk)
favourite take out food A Surbratl
country Austria
one really odd fact about yourself You dont want to know that
how did you start drumming see answer 3

[thrice981]

Hi I'm Taylor and I'm looking forward to learning and teaching alot on drummerworld

[Colombian-Drummer]

real name - Mauricio Garcia
age - 17
how long been playing - 5 years
origin of user name - i love my country
top 3 drummers - buddy rich - terry bozzio - dave weckl
make of drumkit - mapex
make of cymbal - Sabian
where do you practice - my bedroom
are you in a band/s - no band at this time....so jamming whit a lot of people
covers or originals - originals
what style of music - hardcore/gothic metal/latin jazz
favourite take out food - spaguetti
country - COLOMBIA
one really odd fact about yourself - all music - piano/guitar/bass
how did you start drumming - after the piano and the guitar i really wanted something more and i found it

[Southpaw]

Hello, all. I'm new here and I figured this would be the most appropriate place for my first post. I have just recently purchased an awesome set of drums (the first set I have owned since 1986) and returned to my first musical love after many years as a bassist.
I stumbled upon this site while researching brands of drums and cymbals in anticipation of getting back into drumming. I have since spent several hours here reading up on great drummers and reading as many posts in the forums as possible before jumping in myself.
The drum set I sold in 1986 was a standard 5 piece set of Rogers (Big R) with all Zildjian cymbals. It was not the set I wanted at the time... just the set I had (local musician sold it to me complete for $500.00, cymbals and all). I was determined to get a set that I would be inspired to play the second time around, yet I still didn't want to spend a mint doing it. What I decided on was the Mapex Pro M series: Beautiful, all maple drums with top notch hardware and a price tag I could live with. I went with an ALMOST Bonham set-up: 24x16 bass (Bonham's was 26x14), 14x10 mounted tom, 16x16 and 18x16 floor toms. The snare is different, too: matching maple-shelled 14x8. I have absolutely no cymbals yet, but that is a good thing in a way: I will be forced to work on the basics and learn to tune the drums well before being distracted by all that shiny bronze! I'll be making a trip to Atlanta Pro Percussion to begin assembling my cymbal set up soon. Hats and a ride are the first objectives.

I look forward to learning from you guys. I started to go with 'Rusty' as my user name, but 'rusty' doesn't even begin to describe my drumming at present. I look at my situation as a chance to start over... I've had several years to forget all the sloppy technique that was my trademark as a teenager. Now I can learn to do it right.


real name? Jeff Baker
age? 39
how long been playing? Played for 7 years... switched to bass for about 20... just returned to drumming
origin of user name? Political orientation... I'm not left-handed
top 5 drummers? Peart, Bonham, Stan Lynch (Tom Petty), Sean Kinney (Alice in Chains), Steve Gadd
make of drumkit? Mapex Pro M
make of cymbal? none as of yet
where do you practice? Heaven... Well, a one bedroom apartment above my detached garage on a sparsely inhabited road... so yeah... heaven!
are you in a band/s? planned informal jam sessions with other hobbyists
covers or originals? we'll likely do covers and improv/jams
what style of music? most likely, classic rock/rock/blues/80's metal/grunge...
favourite take out food? Chinese
country? Not so much... but Dwight Yokam is O.K. (U.S)
one really odd fact about yourself? I'm proud of my Mini-Van
how did you start drumming? Joined the school band program in 6th grade



edited for spelling and clarity...

[drummss]

Just joined up and wanted to say hello. My name is Kevin Laverty and I live in the southwest suburbs of Chicago.
I was turned onto this site by Rob of handidrummed.com.
I am glad to be here and hope to be able to post some useful threads.

Kevin
www.ugoddawanna.com

[Derek Matthews]

Welcome to the family Kevin!

[DR.WHOO]

Welcome ...
yes ...and a happy new year...

T

[Export17]

real name-mike
age-12
how long been playing-3 yrs going on 4
origin of user name- i play pearl exports and i think 17 is a cool number
top 5 drummers- bonham, danny carey, chad smith, keith moon, mike bordin
make of drumkit- pearl export
make of cymbal- zildjian
where do you practice-at my set
are you in a band/s- school band and stuff but im looking for a hard rock band
what style of music- classic rock, hard rock, metal
favourite take out food?- probly BK
country?US
one really odd fact about yourself? i can snap with my index, middle, ring fingers on each hand and do like rolls and weird stuff (i guess thats pretty special)
how did you start drumming- in 4th grade i had to pick an instrument for band. i loved it and it just became a passion ever since i picked up sticks


ps. i am new here

[Robin]

real name : Robin Kulbay

age : 16

how long been playing : About 6 years

origin of user name : Well, It's my real name...

top 5 drummers : Simon Phillips, Mike Portnoy, Jeff Porcaro, Gregg Bissonette & Steve Smith

make of drumkit : Tama

make of cymbal : Zildjian

where do you practice : Home and at School

are you in a band/s : At the moment, no

covers or originals : Both

what style of music : I like to play everything. Jazz, prog, rock, salsa, funk...

favourite take out food : Usually Mac'Donalds
country : Sweden

one really odd fact about yourself : I play open-handed....

how did you start drumming : 6 years ago, my brother got this snare pad that you could practise on and I became interested of it so I started to play around on it and I build up my "talent" by playing along to songs.

[Drummer Karl]

real name : Robin Kulbay



make of drumkit : Tama

make of cymbal : Zildjian




I see that you are a real Simon Phillips fan: You have Tama drums and Zildjian cymbals...but one question: In your video you played a Pearl EXR, or??

[Robin]

Yes, that was indeed a Pearl kit ( with Sabian cymbals ) but that wasn't my own kit. That's the kit that It's my school!

[Laika.]

real name? Aryana
age? 14
how long been playing? nearly two years.
origin of user name? An arcade fire's song.
top 5 drummers? 1.Steven Hewitt 2.Carla Azar 3.Sam Fogarino 4. Meg White
make of drumkit? Pearl
make of cymbal? Paiste
where do you practice? In my own room.
are you in a band/s? I was in a sort of band, but after 2 or 3 rehearsals we had a huge fight so now i just play along to my cd's.
covers or originals?
what style of music? Rock
favourite take out food? Mc Donald's.
country? Italy.
one really odd fact about yourself? Mmm. I'm still afraid of the dark.
how did you start drumming? Steve Hewitt inspired me, and i started also because i wanted to do something different. Usually girls just play guitar or bass.

[drummss]

real name? Kevin
age? 54
how long been playing? 40 yrs....omg!
origin of user name? wanted drums but it was taken in AOL so just added an M and S
top 5 drummers? John Bonham, Sandy Nelson, Charle Watts, Gene Krupa, Max Weinberg
make of drumkit? Tama
make of cymbal? Zildian
where do you practice? In a 2 1/2 car garage that we converted into studio. Soundproof and heated...it's awesome!
are you in a band/s? Yes.....www,ugoddawanna.com
covers or originals? Covers
what style of music? 70's to current rock
favourite take out food? Chinese
country? U.S.A
one really odd fact about yourself? Probably only drummer in Illinois playing from a wheelchair!
how did you start drumming? Gave up on guitar

[DrumsUp]

real name? Lonnie L. Jones
age? 50
how long been playing? Since 1969
origin of user name? Play on the words "Thumbs Up"
top 5 drummers? Only 5? Steve Smith, Dom Famularo, Buddy Rich, Ian
Paise, Nick Mason, and Rod Morgenstein. And
MANY more!
make of drumkit? Ludwig Classic
make of cymbal? Sabian. Mostly AA, but some B-8 Pros too.
where do you practice? In my garage when I can.
are you in a band/s? Yes, www.badhabitsband.piczo.com
covers or originals? Covers. It's what the audience wants!
what style of music? I play Rock, I listen to EVERYTHING.
favourite take out food? Mostly Chinese
country? Canada
one really odd fact about yourself? Uh, uh! I ain't tellin' you THAT!
how did you start drumming? I had a guitar but didn't like the way it cut into my
fingers. I tried the drums and it came to me naturally.
I always liked the way drums looked too.

[Guinness]

real name? Scott Ramsey
age? 29
how long been playing? 16 years
origin of user name? I love Guinness, and sometimes become drunk because of that
top 5 drummers? Neil Peart, Elvin Jones, Matt Cameron, Stewart Copeland, John Bohnam
make of drumkit? Ludwig 5 pc. Accent Pro Custom
make of cymbal? All Zildjian A Custom except for Wuhan 18" China
where do you practice? Wichita Falls, Tx
are you in a band/s? Yes, Tin Pan Alley
covers or originals? Both
what style of music? Blues, Rock and Red Dirt (Texas Country)
favourite take out food? Chinese
country? U.S.A
one really odd fact about yourself? I can remember anyones birthday no matter how well I know them. Sometimes I think I might be borderline autistic.
how did you start drumming? I heard Tom Sawyer on the radio and thought "Wow! I want to do that!"

[Nicegirl]

real name? Livia
age? 20
how long been playing? just 4 years
origin of user name? Hum...i used this name in another forum...i don't rememeber why...well, maybe because my friends call me a nice girl =P
top 4 drummers?Vera Figueiredo, Cindy Blackman, Hilary Jones, Aquiles Priester...
make of drumkit?Turbo....
make of cymbal?Orion....
where do you practice?In my garage!
are you in a band/s?yeah, but just for fun...i don't feel like i'm a drummer....just learning...
covers or originals?covers =/
what style of music?hum, pop rock brazilian and international musics(it's easy to play...)
favourite take out food? ice cream...haha
country?Brazil!
one really odd fact about yourself?aaah, so many odd facts!! I forget everything, i'm always lost in my thoughts...hahah
how did you start drumming?well, i just like it!!! always liked, then i started when i said:"hey, i like it...i must start to play!" =)

[D-Rock]

Hey everyone! I've been playing the drums now for about 9 years, but recently have gotten interested in kicking it up a notch and getting more involved. I jam with freinds once in a while, but I'm really looking for a commited band to join up with. My kit is a Pearl export series, sessions studio snare, and Zildjians. I'm sure I'll learn alot of new stuff on this forum.

- Derick

[NUTHA JASON]

welcome
.

[LongSnapper]

real name? Don Crane

age? 49

how long been playing? 14 years, quit for 22, and just starting again

origin of user name? Played football at Wayne State University in Detroit

top 5 drummers? Buddy Rich, Richard Little (my cousin), Carl Palmer, and after that it's everyone else.

make of drumkit? Red Onyx Rogers Holiday/Powertone 7 piece and '66 Dynasonic Snare
make of cymbal? Zildjian

where do you practice? Spare Bedroom (The Blue Marilyn Room)

are you in a band/s? Used to be --basic rock club band

covers or originals? Covers plus one original

what style of music? Late 60's Early 70's Rock

favourite take out food? Various Hamburger Chains

country? USA (God I hope you aren't talking about the music style...)

one really odd fact about yourself? I worked on Bobby Kennedy's presidential campaign and voted for King George...

how did you start drumming? Probably instinct. My cousin (10 years older) swears that he saw me tapping paradiddles when I was two!

[NaturalRaz]

Welcome man! Hope you enjoy. I'm from Florida too....where you located?

[TitanSound]

Welcome to the best forum on the web!

[D-Rock]

Welcome man! Hope you enjoy. I'm from Florida too....where you located?

I'm not far at all from Ft. Pierce, I'm in Jensen Beach. I take a couple classes at IRCC over there. Small world.

[OldHippy]

I might be the oldest student here. I've been taking lessons for two years now and I started when I was 58. I thought about it when I was 18 but my parents were not very supportive, and after that I got involved in putting myself through college, then fooling around with cars, then flying. My wife was the one to suggest it, which was a big surprise, and then it occurred to me that the chance may never come again.

I am trying to learn jazz and big band. It is much more difficult than I expected. My kit is a Yamaha Stage Custom Advantage. Everything is really muffled so as to avoid disturbing the neighbors.

[Bobhead]

real name? Jim
age? 36
how long been playing? 25 years
origin of user name? Nickname from long ago
top 5 drummers? Lately I’ve been diggin’ Tony Williams, Philly Joe Jones, Simon Phillips, Carter Bruford, the guy on the SEAL in Paris video (good drummer, don’t know his name)
make of drumkit? Yamaha Recording Custom
make of cymbal? Zildjian K’s, one A and one HH Sabian
where do you practice? The Basement
are you in a band/s? Yes
covers or originals? Both, working on all original CD
what style of music? Rock, Jazz, Blues, Pop, Christian/Gospel
favourite take out food? Italian
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself? I’m a bird enthusiast, thanks to Grandma
how did you start drumming?
On empty coffee cans, I still try to get my drums to sound like that. 

[RCP]

real name? Russell Peterson
age? 41
how long been playing? 9 Yrs
origin of user name? My initials, Didnt want to put anything too exotic until i saw others.
top 5 drummers? Buddy Rich, Louie Bellson, Steve Gadd, John Bonham, neil peart
make of drumkit? Tama
make of cymbal? Sabian
where do you practice? The spare bedroom
are you in a band/s? No, but interested
covers or originals?
what style of music? Southern Rock, Classic Rock.
favourite take out food? Pizza
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself? I left the Drum's for 20 Yrs to find a career in the Service. When I retired, I promised myself I would get back to playing. So here I am!
how did you start drumming? Started out in elementry school lessons on the Snare, and progressed into private lesson. I really admire great Drummers because I know what it took them to get there. I don't have that ability now, I just play for fun and the love of the instrument.

[KzSgDrummer]

real name? Phil Boucher

age? almost 23

how long been playing? 12 years

origin of user name? kz is my two letter "handle," sg for Dr. Gadd

top 5 drummers? .......Gadd (surprise!), Bonham, Cobham, Mike Clark, Carl Palmer

make of drumkit? Mapex

make of cymbal? hehe, Zildjian, Paiste, Wuhan, Sunlite, Royce "Pro Cussion"

where do you practice? the practice rooms here at Berklee (only $30,000 a year and they're yours!)

are you in a band/s? yes, several

covers or originals? some from column A, some from column B

what style of music? girl-with-a-geeter duet, funk-jazz organ trio, girl-with-a-piano R&B. I personally like anything with a smooth groove

favourite take out food? peeitsahh

country? I'm admittedly warming up to it.....

one really odd fact about yourself? I started getting schooled to be an architect, but now I'm going to music school, although I wouldn't mind a career in either field.

how did you start drumming? ..Always been banging on things, as soon as the school music program started I was playing the drums and glockenspiels.

[bludrmr]

real name? Jim
age? 41
how long been playing? 33 years
origin of user name? Blues Drummer
top 5 drummers? Buddy Rich, John Bohnam, Keith Moon, Steve Gadd, Carl Palmer, Gene Krupa, etc......(Not always in that order) (Any Drummer I can learn from.)
make of drumkit? Roland V Series, Tama Rockstar, 5 pc Cherry Wood Set I built myself use only Tama Hardware.
make of cymbal? Zildjians
where do you practice? Basement
are you in a band/s? Yes
covers or originals? Covers
what style of music? Blues, Rock, Jazz, R&B
favourite take out food? Pizza
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself? I'm still learning to play
how did you start drumming? I saw Buddy Rich on the tonight show w/ Johnny Carson and never turned back.

[Class A Drummer]

real name?-Paul
age?-16
how long been playing?-about 8 or 9 years
origin of user name?-everyone who hears me play :)
top 5 drummers? Tommy Igoe, Steve Gadd, Jojo Mayer, Dave Weckl, me of course :).
make of drumkit?-7 Peice Pearl Session maple. Pearl double pedal.
make of cymbal?-2 zildjian and sabian mainly
where do you practice?- my basement
are you in a band/s?- Not at the moment
covers or originals? w/e
what style of music?-Mainly rock (rush, led zepplin) some jazz, fusion, a little funk.
favourite take out food? taco bell
country? Any country in Antarctica if there are any.
one really odd fact about yourself?- i can burp insanly lound whenever i want and i can pull my fingers back to my wrist.
how did you start drumming?-dunno but i recently found a pic of myself when i was maybe 2 1/2 holding mini crash cymbals in my hands.

[frogpond4]

real name - Emma
age - 35
how long you been playing - couple of weeks
origin of user name - smokey and the bandit
top 5 drummers - cozy powell, lars, john bohnam, matt sorum ,my son
make of kit - pro session, cheap but it does the job
make of kit - as above
where do i practice - in the loft
are u in a band - god no!!!
covers/originals - originals
what style of music - rock cant get my head around jazz
favorite food - my husbands mashed potatoe
country - Uk but I am trying to buy a place in Vegas
odd fact about myself - i cried when i saw the sunset at the grand canyon
how did you start drumming - my son connor started last year he loves it so much I bought him a kit and after a couple of months of ear shattering noise i thought cant beat him join him!

[Ony]

real name - Dustin
age - 17
how long you been playing - 2 years 8months
origin of user name - my online gaming name (I know, I"m a dork.)
top 5 drummers - Joey Jordison, Carter Beauford, Micheal Shrieve, John Bonham, Neil Peart
make of kit - Tama 6 piece, not sure what kind of wood, Zildjian Cymbals, Iron Cobra single bass pedal, may switch to double shortly
where do i practice - My soundproof ghetto studio of my basement
are u in a band - yep. I'm not happy with it though.
covers/originals - both are fun.
what style of music - Metal and punk I find the most fun. (I like to play fast, I got too much energy.) I also like Jazz but I can't really play it.
favorite food - Bacon
country - U.S.A
odd fact about myself - haha, hmm....
how did you start drumming - my friend wanted to start a band, and my dad had a drumset in our basement from his earlier days. We set it up and wa la.

[Lakeworth_b@msn.com]

Morning everyone. I'm new to this site as well. I'm from Peterborough Ontario Canada, I originally started playing at 14 on a cheap set of Pizie's befor gratuating to a set of Stewarts. I stopped playing at 22 when I got married and started having a family. Now at 52 I started learning again on a set of Pearls EXR. Getting aquainted with them is one thing....getting the timing back will be like riding a bike again.

[nequada]

heylos, and welcome

=)

[RaZ's Wife]

Welcome to the site! I'm a newbie to it also, and I really enjoy spending a little bit of time on here everyday. Hope you enjoy!

[Loge]

Morning everyone. I'm new to this site as well. I'm from Peterborough Ontario Canada, I originally started playing at 14 on a cheap set of Pizie's befor gratuating to a set of Stewarts. I stopped playing at 22 when I got married and started having a family. Now at 52 I started learning again on a set of Pearls EXR. Getting aquainted with them is one thing....getting the timing back will be like riding a bike again.

Welcome to the forum, Lakeworth. This is a wonderful place - best of it's kind on the web. I'm close to your age and have recently returned to playing full force after a four year break. I've only been a member since right before the new year but have already benefited immeasurably. Lots of great stuff here and a real cross section of players and personalites. Lovin' every minute of it - I'm sure you will too.

Oh, and welcome to the family, D-Rock! Lots and lots of stuff to learn here.

[NaturalRaz]

I'm not far at all from Ft. Pierce, I'm in Jensen Beach. I take a couple classes at IRCC over there. Small world.

Hey Derek...Wow..hahaha. I used to live in Jensen Beach. On the island. I was born in Stuart.

Now we live on North Hutchinson Island.....right by North Jetty. Yes...I am a surfer...thats why I live up here. I know TONS of people from Jensen Beach! Very small world.

You say you have been playing for 9 years? Did you take lessons for awhile? Do you know any of the members of the bands..."Last Laugh"...Fifty Dollar Flander"..."Waterbird (they broke up.)"

Do you know any of the Banfi's? Dave or Steve. They are some great musicians in Stuart. Wow...I could go on and on. Did you used to play gigs at the open mic night at the Lyric Theater?

[fourstringdrums]

Welcome to the forum. I'm sure you'll enjoy it here. And in the spirit of kicking it up a notch, I just have to say, BAM!

..sorry, un-needed Emeril reference :)

[clint-o-matic]

Hey, Newb here.

real name - Clint Marzec
age - 29
how long been playing - messing around with drums for about 2 years, recently started with the lessons (my teacher told me to go here)
origin of user name - my web site, www.clint-o-matic.com
top 5 drummers - I don't know 5 drummers, ummm..Lars, Tommy Lee... I watch Travis Barker's show sometimes
make of drumkit - CB700, After 1 year of lessons I will buy myself a new set
make of cymbal - Zildjian
where do you practice - in my house
are you in a band - no
what style of music - Rock/Metal - Some bands I like are 36 Crazyfist, Bullet for my Valentine, Hopesfall, Willhaven, Refused
favourite take out food - pizza
country - USA
one really odd fact about yourself - I got nuthin
how did you start drumming - Always wanted to pick it up, parents wouldn't let me have a set in the house. Now I have my own house, so IT'S ON!!

[DR.WHOO]

Welcome man ....have fun here...

T

[slingerlandmitch]

real name - Mitch Wright
age - 49
how long been playing - 41yrs. Now it's my job after a 20 yr Military hitch in the Air Force (I was an F-15 Crew Chief)
origin of user name - Slingerland Drums
top 5 drummers - Gene Kruppa, Buddy Rich,Niel Peart, influenced by Kieth Moon
make of drumkit -2004 Slingerland Classic V Studio King, 1973 Slingerland Concert king? I bought it in high school...
make of cymbal - Zildjian
where do you practice - in my basement Finished Room
are you in a band - yes - www. Roadtripp.com
what style of music - Southern Rock, Classic Rock, Country
favourite take out food - pizza
country - USA
one really odd fact about yourself - I am leagally blind (with glassed on)
how did you start drumming - Put on a 45 record (Rolling Stones Get off of my cloud) and started playing along on my brothers drum set..

[toolskid]

real name - Emre Ramazanoglu
age - 30
how long been playing - 15 years
origin of user name - my other work as a protools engineer
top 5 drummers - zigaboo, bonham, clyde, tony, + loads others!!
make of drumkit - tamburo operas/ludwig super classic/many snares
make of cymbal - Zildjians
where do you practice - home
are you in a band - sessions only
what style of music - many
favourite take out food - indian
country - UK
one really odd fact about yourself - I have a coordination disorder (for real!!), and was deaf as a child! Now I'm a drummer/producer!! Hows that for contrary :)
how did you start drumming - to battle my coordination disorder!!

[kiddrummer]

real name? Tyler Van Kley
age? 13
how long been playing? 5 years
origin of user name? I am a kid and i am a drummer
top 5 drummers? Travis Barker, Buddy Rich, Steve Smith, Neil Peart, Carter Bearferd
make of drumkit? Ludwig
make of cymbal? Zildjian
where do you practice? Basement in my house
are you in a band/s? no
covers or originals?
what style of music? Rock, Jazz
favourite take out food? Wings
country? U.S.A.
one really odd fact about yourself? I have a crooked nose
how did you start playing drums? my dad tought me how to play when i was 9 years old and had no problem

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real name? Colin Caulfield
age? 16
how long been playing? a little under 2 years
origin of user name? not sure
top 5 drummers? Dave Weckyl, Dave King, Steve Gadd, Kieth Carlock, Bill Bruford
make of drumkit? Gretsch
make of cymbal? Zildjian
where do you practice? In my head and my basement.
are you in a band/s? A band yes. http://www.myspace.com/morningmaniacmusic
covers or originals? Originals on recordings, sometimes covers live.
what style of music? Experimental Blues fusion.
favourite take out food? Lebanese
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself? As a nervous twitch I played paradiddle like rythyms with my hands before i started playing drums.
how did you start drumming? Through a friend.

[EddieC]

Hi Everyone!

First post! I just joined the forum. I stumbled upon this site by searching for information about the drum kit I just bought, the Sonor Force 3003 Fusion 5-Piece drum set. I think this forum is pretty neat and resourceful. I look forward to learning from all of you.

[tomazino]

real name? Thomas
age? 33
how long been playing? 20 years
origin of user name? my ex-bands lead singer used to call me that
top 5 drummers? Matt Cameron, Phil Taylor, Phil Rudd, Steve Gadd, Jeff Porcaro
make of drumkit? Pearl mmx
make of cymbal? Zildjian
where do you practice? churches attic
are you in a band/s? http://www.divljejagode.com/index.htm#, few other cover bands
covers or originals? mostly originals
what style of music? hard rock and metal
favourite take out food? any fast food
country? Croatia
one really odd fact about yourself? there are a lot, ask my wife
how did you start drumming? my late uncle was a drummer, that's how I got my first snare
drum, since then it's all about drums

[kiddrummer]

hey, i just joined also, actually i found out about the site this summer by researching Buddy Rich, i learned so much off of this

[Ryan Cox001]

hello


real name: Ryan Cox
age: 15
how long been playing: 6.5 years today
origin of user name: Its my name
top 5 drummers: buddy rich,steve gadd,Horacio Hernandez,,john blackwell,will kennedy
make of drumkit: Pearl Export
make of cymbal: Mainly paiste
where do you practice: Home/Studio
are you in a band: Yes, currently not named
covers or originals: Both
what style of music: Rock/Grunge
favourite take out food: Indian
country: England,Birmingham,Kingswinford
one really odd fact about yourself: 24cm handspan
how did you start drumming: Always been a keen drummer, learning at school

[Tobias G]

real name? Tobias Gaust (Friends call me Toby)
age? 18
how long been playing? 6 years
origin of user name? My name
top 5 drummers? Manu Katche, Dennis Chambers, Steve Smith, Carter Beauford and Vinnie Colaiuta
make of drumkit? Yamaha Yd (Soon Stage Custom Nouveau)
make of cymbal? Anatolian and Stagg
where do you practice? at home and in the practice room
are you in a band/s? Yes I´m in a band
covers or originals? Both so far
what style of music? Funk/ rock
favourite take out food? pizza
country? Denmark
one really odd fact about yourself? uhm...I AM odd..
how did you start drumming? A friend of mine started playing drums and he got me into it...

[Blastbeatz]

Real name: Julian Prausse
Age: 18
How long been playing: 3 years - many more to come
Origin of user name: well, blastbeats are the ultimate challenge - push yourself to the limit
Top 5 drummers: HORGH (Immortal/Grimfist many others), Roger Taylor, Munetaka Higuchi, Bernie Dresel, Snowy Shaw
Drumkit: All kinds of shells combined to one huge kit
Cymbals: Mostly Meinl
Where do you practice : Studio/ Practice room
Are you in a band: Yeah !
Covers or originals: Both, but we prefer to write our own songs
What style of music: Trash , Death, Doom, Black, R 'n' R, AOR, it's got to kick ass...
Favourite take out food: Pizza
Country: Germany, NRW
One really odd fact about yourself: There are too many - hard to pick one out...
How did you start drumming: I' ve been listening to Queen since I was three years old.
Since then I wanted to become a drummer. About 3 years ago, I bought my first kit.

[steverok]

real name? Steve
age? 38
how long been playing? 25 years
make of drumkit? Premier Projectors (birch) 1992
make of cymbal? Zyldjian, Paiste, Sabian, UFIP
where do you practice? Living room
are you in a band/s? Not really
covers or originals? Both
what style of music? Melodic rock
how did you start drumming? Big brother was a drummer, helped me get started

Cool forum, I finally discovered today. I have been playing my Premiers for 13 years now, and am finally considering getting a second set w/ snare. I may ask your opinion !

[jeelbear]

Real name: Gil Polanco
Age: 49
How long been playing? About 19 years.
Origin of user name? Met a girl in France and she pronounced Gilbert as "Jeelbear"
Top 5 drummers? Gene Krupa, Billy Cobham, Tony Williams, Charlie Watts, Don Brewer
Make of drumkit? Ludwig Birch Classic (5 pc) and Eames (4 pc)
Make of cymbal? Sabian
Where do you practice? My bedroom
Are you in a band/s? The Whitinos, True Stories, and The Lesti Huff Band
Covers or originals? Both... mainly original
What style of music? Ooooh, I guess rock, blues, country, roots, americana...
Favourite take out food? Whataburger!
Country? USA!
One really odd fact about yourself? I shook the finger of the King of Tonga in 1977
How did you start drumming? My brother made me do it. I then took about a 14 year break and when I was 31 I said, "Dammit! I want some drums!"

So there.

Jeelbear

[EddieC]

Thanks, Guys! I just hope that the rest of my drum set comes in soon. I am itching to practice.

[nhzoso]

Welcome Eddie, this is a great site for sharing. And if you want info on the Sonor 3003 make sure you do a search before posting because chances are the question has already been asked and answered. There is alot of information on the Sonor 3003's here. I just bought my white sparkle 3003 in december and love it. I am new to drums but have learned alot since coming here so feel free to message me any questions and I may be able to help or atleast point you to someone who can. Make sure you post your pics when you get the set in there is always room for more pics of the Sonor's.

[maxtone sux]

Real name: josh
Age: 16
How long been playing? 5 years self tought
Origin of user name? i own a maxtone kit
Top 5 drummers? chad smith,keth moon,meg white, john bonzo,kenwood dennard
Make of drumkit? maxtone im geting a pearl export soon
Make of cymbal? no make
Where do you practice? my bedroom
Are you in a band/s? was. starting up one soon
Covers or originals? both
What style of music?rock,blues, (love blues)
Favourite take out food? hmmmmmmmm
Country? New zealand
One really odd fact about yourself? i love fruit
How did you start drumming? started taping on my desk at school

[Isaacs]

Greetings,

What a great site. A drummer for a number of years now I wish I had found this place earlier, but better late than never. I am very impressed with the number of really talented people here and with the mix of styles, skill level, tastes, and experience that you all have allowed to represent your site.

I am 34, been playing for almost 20 years but only about 15 on set. Before that it was band, band, and more band. The good thing is that I learned how to read music and how to really work the basics of drumming. Rudiments were taught often and although I did not always like it (as I had visions of playing a very large set for Ozzy) it did pay off.

As a set player I have been massively influenced by Tommy Aldridge. Being a huge Ozzy fan for other reasons (Randy Rhodes) I always loved the way Tommy played and tried very hard to emulate his style. I love the way he chokes cymbals, uses dbl kick tastefully and works his solos. His triplets are fun to learn as well. I imagine that today a lot of people might feel as though time has passed Tommy by, but I think it fair to say that he is a solid student of the drums and someone who represented the best of what solid rock drumming is about.

As for other drummers, well, there really are not many I don't like and respect, providing they are solid in one area. Time. I have played with and met, jammed with and been friends with drummers who have insane speed and insane chops but could not keep time. Session drummers, the drumers you never really pay attention to on commercials or the guys out there on tour with simple bubble-gum pop acts, they can all be considered master "metronome" players. Most of them at least.

I am not a huge fan of massive sets unless and until I have become comfortable with something smaller. Keith Moon, Buddy Rich, and others have proven over and over again that a five piece (or so) can be used to produce a great legacy in the art of drumming.

Currently (and do to a number of factors) I am using E-drums. I know, I know, they are not as good as acoustic. True, but they have come a long way. Especially with the mesh heads they are now making. The feel is pretty good. The key is, they have advanced a great deal from the hard rubber junk that they used to make. Anyway, I enjoy them.

So, it is good to be here. I look forward to learning a lot from most of you and perhaps sharing a few things with others.

Thanks for being here.

Best,
Isaacs

[WeatherKing]

Welcome Issacs! I'm an e-kit player too! Roland TD-8 with mesh for snare and bass, rubber pads for all else. I have an acoustic too but have been on the ekit due to living arrangements, etc the past 10-12 years or so. It takes some getting used to the rebound on acoustics but it's nice to jam out anytime I want on the ekit without bothering anyone.

Anyways, glad you found DW...enjoy!

[Isaacs]

WK,

Thanks. I had a chance (don't know if you saw my reply) to view your solo work that you posted here. Nice work and I really like the sound you are getting from your Rolands. Can you tell me a little about your set up. I am going with HART (Studio Pro) and it is a good sounding kit. HART are not the most expensive e-drums but since they were my first kit I did not want to gamble too much. I am sure that I will modify and tweak it as I go. I stay away from the rather odd voices that the module allows in that I really try to keep it sounding as much like an acoustic set as possible. I have not given up on acoustic drums at all but in my present situation they seem to allow me a lot more time to play.

In any case, thanks for the welcome and if you have a chance to let me know what you are using that would be helpful.

Best,
Isaacs

[Secio]

real name? Federico Secchi
age? 28
how long been playing? 18
origin of user name? is my nickname
top 5 drummers? steve smith, gavin harrison, neil peart, carter beauford, cristian meyer
make of drumkit? Pearl MMX 6 pcs
make of cymbal? Zildjian/Paiste
where do you practice? in my "practice room"
are you in a band/s? oh...too many bands...
covers or originals? both
what style of music? jazz standards-rock-prog-italian music-funky
favourite take out food? pizza
country? Italy
one really odd fact about yourself? ..2 summers ago I talked with a pig...I can still remember..
how did you start drumming? ..maybe for girls...I was young...

[insecurities]

real name ~ Emma Rock
age ~ 16
how long been playing ~ had a lesson yesterday
origin of user name ~ ...not a clue
top 5 drummers ~ John Bonham, Dennis Chambers, Keith Moo, Steve Gadd, Dave Grohl
make of drumkit ~ I don't own one, but play my boyfriends and ex-boyfriends..who teaches me
make of cymbal ~ again...depends where I'm playing
where do you practice ~ boyfriends/ex-boyfriends
are you in a band/s ~ yes
covers or originals ~ covers for now
what style of music ~ rock/emo/punk...alternative
favourite take out food ~ pizza!
country ~ England
one really odd fact about yourself ~ I can't eat chocolate bars normally...I eat the chocolate off then the middle
how did you start drumming ~ got drunk, suggested I learnt drums to join a band, seems I'm good at drums, so I'm keeping it up!

[hardhitter]

Similar to the thread in the old DW forum, answer the following questions
(all optional)

real name?
age?
how long been playing?
origin of user name?
top 5 drummers?
make of drumkit?
make of cymbal?
where do you practice?
are you in a band/s?
covers or originals?
what style of music?
favourite take out food?
country?
one really odd fact about yourself?
how did you start drumming?

copy and paste these questions into your answer box and lets learn about each other. i'll answer them myself a little later as i have to go to a staff meeting now. Ciao!

j

My name is Mike

I am 32 years old

I started playing at age 7 My family is all a musical family with 2 bands

Hardhitter well I play with a heavy hand

well I really don't have a top 5 I have found that everyone has there style of play and I like them all !!

I have played just about every make of drums there is out there! But I play DWs and Mapex at this time!

cymbols are all sabains

I play here at my house

Yes I'm in a band I have been playing in bands for a long time !

we play all originals

The band that I'm in now is a Death Metal / grindcore band ( extremely fast )

I would have to say that is pizza LOL

USA

I have played everytype or style of music there is! I have really fast hands and feet! I am a very well rounded drummer and have been doing this for years!

How did I start well I have 2 bands all in my family so that would be how!

[carider]

real name? David
age? 35
how long been playing? couple of years
origin of user name? mixture of surname and the word rider
top 5 drummers? peart, grohl, copeland, mayer, and one free depending on how i feel
make of drumkit? hart dynamics (no acoustic set yet)
make of cymbal? paiste
where do you practice? in my conservatory overlooking the garden
are you in a band/s? sort of
covers or originals? both
what style of music? rock
favourite take out food? Indian
country? UK
one really odd fact about yourself? i'm completely normal
how did you start drumming? slowly and badly

[arover]

Hola all. Decided i'd post here to formerly introduce myself. I've been playing for probably about two months now, but moreso since I got my first set this past month (Pearl Forums). Some of you may have already seen me posting in the drum technique forum. I've fallen in love with the drums, and can't stop playing every chance I get. I'm just getting started, and trying to work on some good technique before I develop some bad habits. I've had some friends help me get started along the way, but i'm currently in the progress of getting a left handed teacher to really help me get the fundamentals down. I play with a completely left handed setup, because that's how I started, and that's what I feel most comfortable with. I stumbled on to this forum by, well, looking for drumming forums, a community where I could seek a bit of help/advice and so on. The forums seem pretty nice and i'll be sticking around as long as I can =)

A little about me, i'm 16, slaving through my junior year of high school, just another teenager trying to survive ;) -- Located in Northern Cali!

And I thought i'd just post this here instead of the other picture thread. My set may not be as *impressive* as the rest of you, but hey, everyone's got to start somewhere. Ignore the screaming face however, i'm telling the guitarist to "quiet down" :P

http://img300.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kc1747yq.jpg

[BadKid2409]

hey whats up? my name is Mike and i've been playing drums for 12 years. im 17 years old and i play a royal blue Custom Built Set.

alright enough of that.

[Roo]

Hey everybody,

My name is Roo (formally Andrew) and I live in Fredericton, New Brunswick. I grew up in England, and moved back and forth between Canada and the Middle East, and now I've buried my roots here in in Canada. My first experience with playing a drumset was during a sporting event in the Middle East (specifically the country Qatar) where my school had a trip to nearby country Bahrain to compete with another school. Well, as luck had it, my host who I stayed with (along with another friend called Tom) had a drumset in his room. This guy I was staying with gets up on his set and just goes nuts and its like 11 O'clock at night and I was just mesmerized. He then went on to play the good ol' basic beat that all set players first learn to play.

As this guy I was staying with got off his set, i thought I would give it a whirl. Just like that I played exactly what he had just played with no mistakes, right up to speed. I didn't consider it a big deal until my friend Tom tried afterwards and he couldn't get close. It suddenly hit me that this was something I could try and persue as a hobby when I got home. I immediately raised all the money I had (forcing my brother to pay back some loans :P ) and bought an Indonesian-made "Lazer" 5-piece drumkit. From then on I practiced whenever I possibly could, and started picking up ideas from music and other drummers. As I started progressing, another drummer moved to my community who was quite a bit better than me, which inspired me to start progressing more and more. I started getting involved with jamming with music teachers and participating in productions.

Upon moving back to Canada, I joined my middle-school "Intermediate Concert Band" and got my start at playing classical music. Since then I have considered drumming a really big part of my life, and have progressed greatly since I was 12 years old thanks to my drum teacher Karl Ganz.

I am now 15 years of age (as I post this) and I am the Head Percussionist for my High School Senior Concert Band, Jazz Band drummer, and Musical Drummer/Percussionist. I thrive on meeting and sharing ideas with other drummers. I had a chance to attend a Kenny Arnoff clinic in mid 2005 and got to talk with him afterwards and got autographs. I wish I would have asked him more questions, as since then I have learned crazy amounts about him.

My favourite drummers as of this moment would include Kenny Aronoff, Dennis Chambers, Gregg Bissonette, Buddy Rich, Ringo, John Dolmayan, and Mike Portnoy. I play with a young blues band (me being the youngest) and we are starting to get noticed and will hopefully play in the 2006 Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival. I have very high hopes of being able to one day turn proffessional, with plans to earn a degree in classical percussion after high school.

I am very happy to finally register at the forums here, as I have been completely addicted to Drummerworld for a long time and have spent huge amounts of hours taking in the masses of content here. I hope to become a very active member of this community. Thanks

- - - - Roo

[Bernhard]

hey whats up? my name is Mike and i've been playing drums for 12 years. im 17 years old and i play a royal blue Custom Built Set.

alright enough of that.


Very welcome Mike - welcome on board..

Bernhard

[toxegendrummer]

real name?
Riley

age?16

how long been playing?4 Years

origin of user name?Band Name Toxigen im the drummer hense the name Toxegendrummer

top 5 drummers?
Danny Carey - Tool
Justin Foley - Killswitch Engage
Jason Bittner - Shadows Fall
Chris Adler - Lamb Of God
John Boecklin - Devildriver


make of drumkit?
Tama Swingstar Double Bass, Fusion Toms (saving for Tama Superstar EFX)

make of cymbal?
Tama Stock (Saving for Paiste)

where do you practice?
On My own, is in the back shed. being in Western Australia It gets up to 45 Degrees Celsius
With My band. A rehearsal studio that has really cheap rates and Air conditioning (what an invention lol)

are you in a band/s?
Yes

covers or originals?
Original

what style of music?
\m/ Metal \m/

favourite take out food?
Subway

country?
Australia (Perth, Western Australia)

one really odd fact about yourself?
Im not getting any financial assistance for my drum gear. im going to earn it myself with my outstandingly good rates of $8.86 aud an hour (sarcasm)

how did you start drumming?
I used to go to a youth centre and they would host free music lesson and i was known to fidget and tap for hours on end so i decided that i would put this annoying habit into something that had rythm so i decided to take up drumming lol

[Coz]

real name? Steve
age? 37 OMG is looks worse when its in print.
how long been playing? On and off since High School
origin of user name? Last name Costello Hence "Coz"
top 5 drummers? Bohnam, Beaufort (sp), Peart, Igoe, Wessel.
make of drumkit? Forum moving to second kit. Starclass, DW or Yamaha
make of cymbal? Sabian aax & aa
where do you practice? Garage and Jam space.
are you in a band/s? Yes
covers or originals? Mostly originals and a few covers
what style of music? Rock
favourite take out food? Chinese
country? Canada, Vancouver
one really odd fact about yourself? I secretly like Hip hop shhhh.
how did you start drumming? I always thought it was the coolest intrument...turns out I'm bang on!

Nice to find a site with fellow addicts of the beat.

Coz out!

[lamppost]

real name?
James

age?14

how long been playing?9months

origin of user name?A few years back i was playing Halo with a friend of mine and was trying to finnish the game but i had to take a leak. As soon as i finnished i jumped up to run to the bathroom and not paying attention i ran into my lampost in my room. All my friends started callin me Lamppost and it just stuck.

top 5 drummers?
Neil Peart
John Bonham
Tommy Aldrige
Ringo Starr
Buddy Rich

make of drumkit?
Custom Kit of various makes

make of cymbal?
Zildjian K and A custom

where do you practice?
Usually in my garage with a few friends or just by myself

Are you in a band/s?
Yes

Covers or originals?
Original

What style of music?
Classic Rock and 80's metal

Favourite take out food?Doesnt matter as long as it isnt cold, or stale.

Country?
U.S.

One really odd fact about yourself?
Nothing really...i dont really do much other then have band practice and sleep.

How did you start drumming?
Ive been playing guitar for a while and my drummer would leave his kit in my garage every now and then so i would just goof around on it and finially decided that i would buy my own set.

[Dark_Harvest]

whats up, the name is Rick. age 17, been playin for 9 years. 1st 4 years only used a snare drum. all about the metal. cant get enough of going faster every new song my partner in crime and i make. lived in hawaii all my life...try play without pissen off every1 living in the same valley. had cops come up many times for playing while haven parties, always ends up they like what we play. goina record this week so cheak it out.
been playing shows practicly every weekend this past 1/2 year, and all those metal drummers out there im talkin bout this for u guys. gota play plastered or its a no go.
damn this site is the greatest, a total inspiration to me no matter if its jazz 30 years ago to bongos to rock and roll classics to the metal. Rick out

[NYdrummerdude]

real name? Vinny
age? 15
how long been playing? 3 years
origin of user name? i am a dude that plays drum from New York
top 5 drummers? Mike Portnoy , Neil Pert , Richard Christy , Dave Lombardo
make of drumkit? DW Pacific
make of cymbal? Sabian pro sonixs , ax
where do you practice? My basement
are you in a band/s? Yes 1 band
covers or originals? Both
what style of music? Thrash Metal
favourite take out food? Chinese
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself? i play soccer
how did you start drumming? i never got to play drums in school band

[ECVail]

real name? Eric
age? 31
how long been playing? 15 years - including taking 6 years off, just picked it back up
origin of user name? My initials + Where I live
top 5 drummers? Peart, Matt Abts, Gadd, Buddy, Stephen Perkins
make of drumkit? Sonor 3005
make of cymbal? Sabian AAX and xs20
where do you practice? In the basement storage area of guitar player's office
are you in a band/s? Yes
covers or originals? Both
what style of music? Rock
favourite take out food? Sushi
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself? Quit my bank job, sold everything that didn't fit in my car and moved to the mountains - almost 8 years ago
how did you start drumming? Visiting my grandmother one summer age 8 or 9, their neighbor had a kid about my age with a set. I spent hours over there annoying the rest of the neighborhood, but was hooked.

[PreppieNerd]

real name? Bradley
age? 15
how long been playing? 2 Years
origin of user name? I'm a nerd, though I own some preppie clothing from the thrift store
top 5 drummers? Neil Peart, Keith Moon, Bill Ward, Stewart Copeland, Ginger Baker, John Bonham, Kenny Aronoff
make of drumkit? Mapex
make of cymbal? Paiste
where do you practice? Basement
are you in a band/s? Yes
covers or originals? Originals
what style of music? We're working on it
favourite take out food? Pizza
country? No
one really odd fact about yourself? I've been black on two different occasions
how did you start drumming? School concert band

[slmmjj]

real name? Steve
age? 28
how long been playing? 18 years
origin of user name? everyone in my family
top 5 drummers? Carter Beauford, Neil Pert, John Bonham, Dave Weckl and Steve Gadd
make of drumkit? Premier
make of cymbal? Paiste/Sabian
where do you practice? In my son's room
are you in a band/s? No
covers or originals? Originals and Covers
what style of music? Alternative, Metal, Classic Rock, Rock, Fusion, Jazz, Latin, Studio Drumming
favourite take out food? Italian
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself? I was strong Mormon and am now an Ex-mormon
how did you start drumming? I begged my Mom and Dad to by me a kit when I was 10.

[TopCat]

Hello there

real name? Tom

age? 17

how long been playing? 7 years, practice lulled a bit in years 6+7..of which i am very ashamed of. So it's hardcore practice regimes from now on.

origin of user name? My intials are TC and my family think they're hilarious.

top 5 drummers? It changes alot, but at the moment i'm really into Benny Greb, Steve White, Danny Carey, Chris Adler and Stewart Copeland.

make of drumkit? Gretsch - Renown Walnut

make of cymbal? Sabian AAX - AA's

where do you practice? My room.

are you in a band/s? Yes.

covers or originals? Cover's for the majority, to try and establish a genre or direction we all like.

what style of music? Funk/rock/alternative

favourite take out food? Chinese..cheap chinese.

country? Wales, UK.

one really odd fact about yourself? I keep broken sticks.

how did you start drumming? Alway's loved music and wanted to take part.

[Isotone]

well, been lurking around this great forum for long enuff, greetings!


real name? Richard Jackson

age? 25

how long been playing? 10 years

origin of user name? my drum and bass producer name, came from a nuclear physics text book!

top 5 drummers? no order: steve gadd, akira jimbo, dave weckl, steve smith, dom famularo

make of drumkit? mapex mars pro, soon to be saturn

make of cymbal? zildjian A & A custom's, K & K customs, remix series

where do you practice? in my studio on my Td8 :-)

are you in a band/s? yep www.keiretsumusic.com

covers or originals? originals, although we do a ghostbusters remix every now and then!

what style of music? 10 piece live dnb techno breakbeat jazz funk world orchestral type madness - think ozrics vs spiritualised vs AWB vs reprazent

favourite take out food? pizza

country? UK

one really odd fact about yourself? i have a PhD in biomedical nanotechnology

how did you start drumming? Self taught, started on punk and metal

[Afrolicious]

Hey, I just registered. My real name is "Valentin Buss", I'm 17 years old and live in Frankfrut am Main (Germany). My Username refers to an odd fact about myself ;-) I have really wierd hair, red, curly and it grows to an Afro if you just leave it alone.
I started drumming about three years ago, I just wanted to learn something cool instead of just wasting time so I told my mom "I want to have drumming lessons and if I won't want them anymore in a week, FORCE ME!". It took some time until she organized drumming lessons and by then she really had to force me to go there, but with the time I started to love it and now I'm so happy that I haven't quit my lessons (although I wanted to). I still play pretty old equipment, I think my parents bought the drumset from 2nd hand when my brother started drumming (10-15 years ago, he didn't play long). It was pretty standard by that time, after a year I got a new Hi-Hat-Machine, a Crash-Cymbal (only had a ride by Pearl before) and a bassdrum-pedal. This christmas I got a Yamaha DFP-9310, it totally rocks and when I become 18 this year, I'll get myself a whole new drumset (any recommandations between 500 and 1000 €?).
My cool neighbours allow me to practice at home. I play in 2 bands and in our school big band now, it's a lot of fun but nothing really serious. As you can see my musical interest isn't limited to one special style. Still most of the music I head (from Jazz to Powermetal) is pretty uptempo and I think when I play my grooves I drive too much, but hey, everybody has his problems.

[Mod15]

real name? Dave
age? 17
how long been playing? alittle over 9
origin of user name? my brother's first band
top 5 drummers? buddy rich, steve gadd, neil peart, travis barker, marco minneman
make of drumkit? pearl
make of cymbal? wuhan, and zildjian
where do you practice? basement
are you in a band/s? a few
covers or originals? both
what style of music? jazz, punk
favourite take out food? taco bell
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself? i love comics...but i dont htink thats too odd
how did you start drumming? the movie 'that thing you do'. it made me love drumming

[heeeres_mikey]

Real name:Mikey Scott
Age: 16
How long been playing: 7 years
Origin of user name: my names Mikey and I out took it from heeeres johnny
Top 5 drummers: Thomas Lang, Jojo Mayer, Ginger Baker, Rodney Holmes, Zoro
Drumkit: CB shells, Remo skins
Cymbals: Stagg, pearl and ZYN
Where do you practice : Bed room and studio
Are you in a band: Yep (finally)
Covers or originals: originals but a couple of covers
What style of music: Rock, some Heavy metal, some R & B, Jazz, Blues anything really
Favourite take out food: Indian
Country: England
One really odd fact about yourself: errrrrrm I have big hands?
How did you start drumming: Watched a video of buddy rich ( I think) and i thought it was fantastic and then I have never looked back, and the drums are the best thing ever

[Nicolás]

real name? Nicolás
age? 17
how long been playing? 2 years and 4 months
origin of user name? My real name
top 5 drummers? Ian Paice, Mike Portnoy, Terry Bozzio, Jhon Bonham and Tony Royster Jr. (not in order)
make of drumkit? Yamaha SC
make of cymbal? Orion
where do you practice? My room
are you in a band/s? Yes
covers or originals? Originals
what style of music? Heavy Metal/Hard Rock (i like allmost all kinds music tho)
favourite take out food? Asado
country? Argentina
one really odd fact about yourself? can't think of one right now
how did you start drumming? I wanted to play since i was a kid but never got the money to do it

[roll_model]

real name: Christina
age: 15 almost 16
how long been playing: Bout 2 years
origin of user name: Friends tell me im their roll model, sarcasticly. its kinda got a double meaning
top 5 drummers: Thomas Lang, Thomas Lang, Benny Greb, Johnny Rabb and umm Thomas Lang
make of drumkit: Yamaha (soon to be Sonor)
make of cymbal: Zildjian and Meinl
where do you practice: Basement
are you in a band/s: no
covers or originals:
what style of music: anything 80's rock
favourite take out food: eww take out
country: Canada : )
one really odd fact about yourself: well i can play a song on the trumpet while i play the same song drumming. one hand on the trumpet, one on the stick.
how did you start drumming: lol honestly no clue

[ironmike]

real name - Mike Ditmore
age - 40
how long been playing - not long enough evidently....or so my buddys tell me.
origin of user name - Long story
top 5 drummers - Ginger Baker, Cozy Powell, Terry Bozzio, Travis Barker, Mike Portnoy.
make of drumkit - Boom Theory X series hybrids.
make of cymbal - Sabian, Zildjian, Wuhan.
where do you practice - My Doghouse
are you in a band/s - Kill Switch...Klick and D.a. Sebasstian and the inner demons.
covers or originals - originals
what style of music - industrial / electronic and electro - billy.
favourite take out food - Thai.
country - USA
one really odd fact about yourself - left foot extremely retarded.
how did you start drumming - using moms knitting needles on ice cream tubs much to her dismay.

[squiggle]

real name- Philip Wiley
age- 16
how long been playing- 8 years
origin of user name- Scout Gang Show Character
make of drumkit- Pearl
make of cymbal- Sabian
where do you practice- Bedroom
are you in a band/s- Manukau City Concert Band, amatuer show bands,
what style of music- Big Band Jazz
favourite take out food- Subway
country- New zealand
how did you start drumming- the only place to sit at band rehearsal was behind the drummer so i watched and one day he gave me a pair of sticks and showed me a paradiddle which i learnt and started lessons with him.

[moparfan]

real name? John
age? 33
how long been playing? 1.5 years
origin of user name? love them mopars
top 5 drummers? Vinnie Paul
make of drumkit? Tama
make of cymbal? Sabian/Paiste
where do you practice? home
are you in a band/s? nope
covers or originals?
what style of music? mostly metal
favourite take out food? Poliberto's
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself? I actually care if I am bothering my family playing drums. (I need a sound proof room)
how did you start drumming? always wanted to play, love music (Pantera, Trivium, Sepultura)

[Alex]

real name? Alex
age? 17
how long been playing? 6 years
origin of user name? my real name
top 5 drummers? Chad Smith, David Garibaldi, Dennis Chambers, Steve Gadd, Dave Weckl
make of drumkit? Gotta be a Pearl
make of cymbal? Sabian
where do you practice? home
are you in a band/s? yeah (3)
covers or originals? Originals
what style of music? Metal/hardcore and jazz
favourite take out food? Wendy’s
country? Canada
one really odd fact about yourself? My favourite drummers don’t play the style of music of one of my bands except for the jazz band
how did you start drumming? My uncle showed me his kit, and I loved it since

[Fran]

real name? Arthur
age? 19
how long been playing? 5 years
origin of user name? from a japanese chocolate name
top 5 drummers? Terry Bozzio, Yoshiki, Nick Barker, Steve Smith, Jojo Mayer
make of drumkit? Pearl masters MMX
make of cymbal? Sabian AAX, AA, HH, HHX, B8, B8 PRO, Paiste 2002, Signature.
where do you practice? home
are you in a band/s? not anymore
covers or originals? N/A
what style of music? death metal, speed metal
favourite take out food? KFC
country? Hong Kong
one really odd fact about yourself? I rather kill a person than an animal.
how did you start drumming? Piano got a little boring after more than 10 years of it.

[silencebraker]

Real name: Joanna
Age: 17-18
How long have you been playing: erm...4 months
Origin of username: inspiration on demand (not Shadows Fall....)
Top 5 drummers: Jason Bittner, The Rev (A7X), Joey Jordison, Joey Jordison and...probably Joey Jordison
Make of drumkit: Yamaha
Make of cymbals: Zildjian
Where do you practice: school
Are you in a band(s): no
Covers or originals: yes, but not in drums
What style of music: metal, rock, punk, classical
Favourite take-out food: pizza/chips
Country: Romania
One really odd fact about yourself: only one?!...
How did you start drumming: after getting into rock and metal music

Hey every1!

[fabrizio035]

real name? Fabrizio Barth Milano
age?17
how long been playing?ten years
origin of user name?my name
top 5 drummers? Akira Jimbo-Horacio Hernández-Portnoy-Joey Hernandez-Steve Gadd
make of drumkit?Tama
make of cymbal?Istambul
where do you practice?at my house and on the studio
are you in a band/s?yes in 2
covers or originals?both
what style of music? jazz, latin and some rock
favourite take out food?pizza
country?COSTA RICA
one really odd fact about yourself?
how did you start drumming?I start drumming at 7 yeras because i always love all that involves hitting things to produce sounds.

[adorno]

real name? Ani (though I am a bloke!)
age? 28
how long been playing? 13 years
origin of user name? Geeky origins nothing to do with drums which I picked for another forum I visit.
top 5 drummers? Janet Weiss (Sleater Kinney), Kurt Dahle (New Pornographers), Mark Gaudet (Erics Trip), Bill Berry (R.E.M - the king of restraint), John Bonham
make of drumkit? Vintage Hayman
make of cymbal? Paiste 2002
where do you practice? rehearsal room with band - not ideal but I live in a terraced house!
are you in a band/s? Yep, two
covers or originals? Originals
what style of music? indie rock
favourite take out food? Indian/Chinese
country? UK
one really odd fact about yourself? I can wiggle my little toe independent of all the others.
how did you start drumming? Me and my friends decided to start a band when we were 15 - none of us could play so we each picked an instrument at random. I chose the drums cause it was different and it looked cool. The band is still together and our second album comes out in April, 2006....

[thruthemadness]

real name? Kyle Bragger
age? 19
how long been playing? years and years
origin of user name? c&c lyric
top 5 drummers? derek grant, stewart copland, ahmir thompson are the top 3, too many to really list
make of drumkit? right now i'm using a pacific fs i custom wrapped (18x22, 8x12, 12x14) and my snare of choice at the moment is a pork pie little squealer
make of cymbal? sabian 18" aax dark crash, 20" aax stage ride/zildjian 13" k hats
where do you practice?separate practice space outside of my house/guitarist's sunporch
are you in a band/s?no regrets (skacore out of collingswood, nj) www.myspace.com/noregrets
covers or originals? originals
what style of music? skacore
favourite take out food? chinese
country? usa
one really odd fact about yourself? i usually play drums right-handed (i'll throw a lot of open-handed stuff in) but i'm a leftie at heart
how did you start drumming? bought a kit and started beating the crap out of it years and years ago.

[drummerboy5567]

real name? Andrew
age? 14
how long been playing? 3-4 years, not too sure
origin of user name? I'm a drummer and a boy
top 5 drummers? Chad smith, brad wilk, Simon Phillips, omar Hakkam and John Bonham
make of drumkit? Pearl Export
make of cymbal? Paiste PST3
where do you practice? My room, neighbours aint too happy.
are you in a band/s? Yeah but I only know one who I actually "click" with.
covers or originals? We usually just jam but we also have The Scott Song.
what style of music? Funk-rock kinda thing, influenced by Chad Smith.
favourite take out food? Pizza.
country? Ireland
one really odd fact about yourself? Sometimes I talk so fast that my friends need to translate to other people!
how did you start drumming? Played samba for4 or 5 years and one thing led to another.

[DruManiac19]

real name? Jai Rowkavi
age? 19 yrs.
how long been playing? 3 and a half years
origin of user name? Popped up while i was watching tv
top 5 drummers? Virgil Donati, Chad Smith, Josh Freeze, Dennis Chambers, Jose Passilas.
make of drumkit? Tama Swingstar
make of cymbal? Sabian
where do you practice? Little Drum room not too far away from home.
are you in a band/s? Pin drop Violence and Helgas funk castle.
covers or originals? Both, more originals although
what style of music? Heavy metal AND Funk/rock, reggae ska.
favourite take out food? Chinese.
country? India
one really odd fact about yourself? I try very hard to speak the German language.Even though i can't.
how did you start drumming? Saw John Otto and loved his work on the earlier Limp albums. Decided to start taking lessons . Best move i ever made. :) Greatest job in the world. Woudn't trade it for anything else .

[Steady Freddy]

real name? Fred
age? 56
how long been playing? This time about 6 months. In my younger days about 15 years.
origin of user name? It's a nick name some dudes I used to play with gave me.
top 5 drummers? Bonham, Krammer, Pocaro, Aldrige. Oops, that's only four.
make of drumkit? DW
make of cymbal? Paiste
where do you practice? At home.
are you in a band/s? Not at the moment.
covers or originals? I used to play in original bands.
what style of music? Rock with an R&B/funk influence.
favourite take out food? I hate take out.
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself? Strating over at age 56.
how did you start drumming? I was born to it.

[deadbirdsoup]

real name? Scott Jamieson
age? 15
how long been playing? 5 and half years
origin of user name? a clothing brand me thinks...and a metallica song
top 5 drummers? thomas lang, buddy rich, vinnie colaiuta, mich michell, dave weckl
make of drumkit? yamaha
make of cymbal? zildjian, ufip
where do you practice? home in room
are you in a band/s? yes, 3 silver reef, article 48, short circuit
covers or originals? 1 origional, 2 covers
what style of music? 1- jazz/funk/rock, 2- rock/metal
favourite take out food? *laughs* indian
country? scotland!!
one really odd fact about yourself? i dont know at this moment
how did you start drumming? i wanted to ever since i was really young, should of started earlier...

[Aria]

Real name: Tim Armstrong
age? 26
how long been playing? 2 years
origin of user name? Aria means melody and is also our bands name
top 5 drummers? Dont really have a Top 5
make of drumkit? Tama/Pork Pie
make of cymbal? Sabian, Wuhan
where do you practice? My home studio
are you in a band/s? Yes
covers or originals? Original
what style of music? Progressive Rock
favourite take out food? In-N-Out
country? US
one really odd fact about yourself? I have a small nub on my back from having a biopsy on a mole hahahahah
how did you start drumming? Well I dreamed of it since 2nd grade and had a neeto Remo practice pad but growing up my parents didnt have the money, and when I started working at 16 they didnt want me having one cuz of noise so I took up guitar and have been playing for almost 10 years. Then I bought my first house a few years ago and finally had the space and was ever so fortunate to come up on a prestine Tama Imperial star full kit from a buddy, the rest is history :)

[Cuauhtemoc]

Real name: Carlos Solorzano
age? 33
how long been playing? 25 years
origin of user name? My Aztec name, after the last emperor of the empire
top 5 drummers? Tito Puente, Eric Carr, Nicko McBrain, Billy Cobham and Mamady Keita
make of drumkit? Yamaha with a Pearl snare
make of cymbal? Paiste
where do you practice? Home
are you in a band/s? As pure musicians call them, a "mercenary."
covers or originals? Whatever offers a paycheck
what style of music? All
favourite take out food? Ma & Pa burger stands
country? US
one really odd fact about yourself? Married and like it
how did you start drumming? I don't know. I grew up in a musical family and always loved rhythmic songs.

[shuffle]

Real name: Benoit
Age: 40
How long been playing? I've played a lot between 14 and 20, then stopped for stupid reasons, and then started again at 38.
Origin of user name? unable to find something else.
Top 5 drummers? Bill Bruford, Phil Collins, Steve Gadd, David Garibaldi, Neil Peart
Make of drumkit? Roland
Make of cymbal?
Where do you practice? basement
Are you in a band/s? yep
Covers or originals? both
What style of music?rock
Favourite take out food? Sushis
Country? Canada
One really odd fact about yourself? Almost any drum solo will bore me.
How did you start drumming? Well, I was 14, and some friends of mine in a band needed a drummer. That's how I started again at 38 actually.

[bigleaguechew]

Real name: Bobby B
Age: 23
How long been playing? 13 years
Origin of user name? what can i say... i love big league chew
Top 5 drummers? Depends on where i am trying to find influence, (changes everyday)
Make of drumkit? Pearl session, dw pedals and hardware
Make of cymbal? Zildjian
Where do you practice? rehearsal space downtown
Are you in a band/s? yes
Covers or originals? originals
What style of music? alternative, rock
Favourite take out food? depends on mood
Country? USA
One really odd fact about yourself? is it weird that it feels good?
How did you start drumming? picking up sticks...and hitting a drum, but seriously, junior high symphonic band.

[Matt Walker]

Real name: Matt Walker
Age: 18
How long been playing: Almost 10 years
Origin of user name: origin is real name. :)
Top 5 drummers: Buddy Rich, Dave Weckl, Adam Shendal, Steve Gadd, Neil Peart
Make of drumkit: Tama, Yamaha, Pearl
Make of cymbal: Zildjian and Sabian
Where do you practice: My room, school, church...Anywhere I possibly can.
Are you in a band/s: Not now, but eventually.
Covers or originals: Hopefully in the future
What style of music: Everything, I love it all and love to play it all, but if I had a preference, I would say contemporary rock.
Favourite take out food: Pizza of course
Country: United State
One really odd fact about yourself: Ummmm...I have a strong obsession with cow bells!
How did you start drumming: Well...music has always been apart of me, I moved from piano, to bass, then finally on to drums, where I have seemed to stay so far. I learned drums from a close family friend named Adam Shendal http://stevenleegroup.com/aboutslg_adam.htm

I swear Adam was born with drum sticks in his hand. It's kinda cool because he grew up with Buddy Rich, when I go into his house I see all the pictures of Buddy and him, truly inspiring. I think of Adam Shendal to be my own personal Buddy Rich. So anyways, one day, I told Adam I was interested in playing, we met one night and talked about it all. I was told that I picked up the drums quick, and that I have a natural time, hopefully that's true. :P

So I'm still practicing, always trying to get better. I plan a career in music, so I figure I better get ahead of the game.

[no.1Drummerdad]

real name? Agustin Moran (ian is the drummer)
age? 46 (Ian is 17)
how long been playing? Don't, son does. Answers would be his.
origin of user name? DUH!
top 5 drummers? Krupa, Rich, Starr, Bonzo, Mooney.......
make of drumkit? Yamaha, Slingerland, Yamaha DTX
make of cymbal? Ziljian
where do you practice? Garage
are you in a band/s? Only School
covers or originals? Covers
what style of music? School-Jazz, Big Band. Personal-PROGRESSIVE
favourite take out food? Hamburgers with BACON
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself? He's just plain ODD!
how did you start drumming? Afterschool percussion class in the 4th grade. Mostly bongos.

[rockhard]

hey whats up everyone my name is tyler I have played the drums for about 2 years,, im in a metal band based out of Langley BC, we just got a bass player and were donna start doing show soon, I cant wait,,..
My Kit is a Tama Rockstar - gun metallic finish - I have sabian cymbals and Ill get some pics up soon

[TitanSound]

Welcome to the forums!

[The Laker]

real name : Lakeworth
age: 53
How long been playing: 10 years
origin of user name : nick name from people
top five drummers: gene kruppa, buddy rich, ginger baker, steve gadd
make of drums :Pearl Export Series EXR Strata Red
make of cymbals: Zildjian
where you practice: basement
are you in a band: no
covers or originals: originals
what style of music: classic rock
gavourite take out food: pizza
country? Canada
one really odd fact about you: starting after 30 year absence
how did you start drumming: born as a drummer

[The Laker]

Welcome to the Forums. A good place to learn form everyone else.

[-{SiC}-]

real name? -> Jean-Philippe
age? -> 17
how long been playing? -> 3 years
origin of user name? -> I was listen to Slipknot, but now, I stop to do that, I can bear them !
top 5 drummers? -> David Silveria, Abe Cunnigham, John Tempesta, Raymond Herrera and Mike Portnoy
make of drumkit? -> Pearl EX Export
make of cymbal? -> Paiste 302+ :s (but I will change)
where do you practice? -> In my room but I will play in my cave
are you in a band/s? -> No ...
covers or originals?
what style of music? -> Rock, metal
favourite take out food? -> Pizza
country? -> France
one really odd fact about yourself?
how did you start drumming? -> When my father leave the army, we have had a house where I can playing, because, before that we were in appartement. But I want to play drums since I have 5 years old! You see that I have wait a long time...

[someonelse]

real name? -> Colin Cramer
age? -> 15
how long been playing? ->1 and a half years
origin of user name? -> i just wanted to pick an original yet creative name to use
top 5 drummers? -> Buddy Rich, Joey Jordison, Jordan Mancino, Gene Kruppa, Thomas Lang
make of drumkit? -> CB Drums
make of cymbal? -> Zildjian
where do you practice? -> I practice in my room and at my church
are you in a band/s? -> i m in my youth band and my friend and i r trying to start up a band
covers or originals?
what style of music? -> Hard Rock, Alternative, Metal, Jazz
favourite take out food? -> Pizza
country? -> Germany
one really odd fact about yourself?
how did you start drumming? -> Well a few years ago i watched this one guy playing on a set at the local music store then on other occasions i would watch my friend play his guitar and i was always like i wish i could play some kind of instrument. So i went over to that store and i trird playing and even though i was not good at it (like at all) i really enjoyed it.

[bmfabes]

real name? Benjamin Fabert
age? 23
how long been playing? about 11 years
origin of user name? combination of my initals (B.M.F.) plus my highschool nickname ("fabes")
top 5 drummers? mike portnoy, carter beauford, neil peart, steve gadd, manu katche
make of drumkit(s)? 2001 6pc mapex pro m, 1999 5pc yamaha stage custom advantage (fusion sizes), 1998 5pc yamaha stage custom (standard sizes)
make of cymbals? 6 wuhans, 6 zildjians, 1 paiste, and 2 sabians (all drum sets)
where do you practice? my basement studio
are you in a band/s? 3
covers or originals? my main band is mostly originals
what style of music? a heavily influenced jazz
favourite take out food? chinese, subway, KFC
country? united states
one really odd fact about yourself? I like taking pictures of flowers. I swear its not gay.
how did you start drumming? I would have started when I was 9 when I told my mom I wanted to. she thought all boys wanted to play drums for no reason so she sent me to piano lessons and clarinet lessons. not till I after a year of playing drums at church, self-taught, did she start paying for drum lessons at age 14.
how I got my start was... one day after church, I was goofing around on the drums in the back room. the youth pastor heard me playing and told me that I was going to play that sunday. I've been playing every sunday since...
so i'm 4 years behind where my ability could be but i think im catchin' up! my mom still apologizes to me once in a while.

[IronCobraPTW]

welcome i hope you have as much fun here as i do

[glynes]

Hey! Welcome!
Since you're relatively close to Seattle ... hope you'll plan to get down here in May for Woodstick!!

[Vonmcloud]

real name - Rolf Michael Pilve
age - 18
how long been playing - eight years
top 5 drummers - Virgil Donati, Horacio "el negro" Hernandez, Marco Minnemann, Kai Hahto, Jojo Mayer
make of drumkit - Kumu drums
make of cymbal - Sabian
where do you practice - At practise studio
are you in a band/s - Sightless & Dreamtale
covers or originals - Originals
what style of music - Sightless: Death/black metal, Dreamtale: Power metal
favourite take out food - Pizza
country - Finland
how did you start drumming - by banging plastic bottles and buckets. Then finally my parents bought me the first real drumkit.

[drummercam]

Hi everyone,

My name is Cam Stephens and I am new to this forum. Up until now I have been a member of the Sabian Zone forum but find that it is incredibly dull up there and that is why I am now here. I will be sure to post some pics of my kit soon but in the meantime let me know whats cool on this forum!

Peace,
Cam

[cdawg_2010]

Good choice in comin here, i ve seen the sabian thing and like no one responds to anything. This is a great site and u can learn alot

[~tamadrummer~]

well camfirst of all i would like to say welcome, i like the pro vid thingys and the grooves section is cool. these are great forums!

[FrazzaB]

Real name? Frazer Boyle
Age? 16
How long been playing? Started when I was 5 but i stopped 2 years later, I picked the sticks bac up 4 years ago.
Origin of user name? My nickname
Top 5 drummers? Well this is influenced by my dad mostly, Cozy Powell, Kieth Moon, Ian Paice, Chad Smith, Travis Barker
Make of drumkit? Performance Percussion, but hopefully getting a new one this week.
Make of cymbal? Zildjian
Where do you practice? My Bedroom, at school, my mates garage
Are you in a band/s? School Band and starting one with my mate just now
Covers or originals? I love it when a band makes a cover sound completely different but always originals
What style of music? Alt and Classic Rock with some hip-hop thrown in.
Favourite take out food? Indian Take-away
Country? Scotland all the way
One really odd fact about yourself? I have flat feet
How did you start drumming? My dad got me into it

Hope you found a lot out about me from that.

[tambian89]

real name? Marc Pappalardo.... I wish I was related to Felix Pappalardi, but I'm not
age? 16
how long been playing? 2 years
origin of user name? Tama + Sabian= Tambian89 (if you think like I do)
top 5 drummers? Neil Peart, JoJo Mayer, Dave Lombardo, Thomas Lang, AIRTO
make of drumkit? Tama
make of cymbal? Sabian
where do you practice? Basement
are you in a band/s? Yes...Absent Mind
covers or originals? Both
what style of music? Thrash Metal with elements of other genres
favourite take out food? Yo mama! ... Oh,...well, Super Size Me kinda ruined it for me.
country? U.S.A.
one really odd fact about yourself? I frequently go streaking....
how did you start drumming?I used to play trumpet, but I quit since I couldn't play any of the music I liked. My friend's younger brother got a Pulse jr. drum set. I started playing on it, and eventually got good after learning how to apply music theory to the drums. I convinced my parents to buy me a drum set, and me and my friend formed a band.

[iceneweb]

Real name? Mark Robbins
Age? 41
How long been playing? Seriously, a couple of months. Before that, just noodling while a guitar/bass player in various bands.
Origin of user name? Grew up in Cambridge, England, home of the Icene, an ancient celtic tribe that under the leadership of Queen Boadicca (the origin of the term 'bodacious') tried to kick out the Romans.
Top 5 drummers? Philthy 'Animal' Taylor, John Bonham, Sly Dunbar, Phil Collins, Dusty Watson
Make of drumkit? Basix Classic
Make of cymbal? Zildjian and Sabian
Where do you practice? At home
Are you in a band/s? Yep (name to be decided)
Covers or originals? covers for now
What style of music? Instrumental Surf
Favourite take out food? Indian Take-away
Country? Vancouver, Canada
One really odd fact about yourself? erm . . . .
How did you start drumming? Always wanted to give it a go, and finally did it. Now i'm taking lessons from a 20 something old brilliant teacher - thanks Robin!

[fungli]

real name? fung
age? 19
how long been playing? 4 years
origin of user name?
top 5 drummers? steve smith, dave weckl, steve gadd, akira jimbo,
make of drumkit? ludwig
make of cymbal? sabian
where do you practice? in basement
are you in a band/s? yea,
covers or originals? original
what style of music? jazz, rock,
favourite take out food? chinese
country? Hong Kong
one really odd fact about yourself?
how did you start drumming? I studied in Canada, and I saw a lot of wicked drummers. They got me to drum.

[Davey14048]

real name David but friends call me davey or big man
age 17
how long been playing about 7 years
origin of user name
top 5 drummers me, my dad, my band teacher, eric my friend and steve my other friend
make of drumkit Tama Swingstar 5 peace
make of cymbal Tama
where do you practice up stairs where my dad has his gutair
are you in a band/s no not yet im waiting on my dad to start practiceing with me and when my sister comes up from ny we are starting one cause she can sing really good
covers or originals originals
what style of music classic rock and metal and rap but mosty stuff i can drum to
favourite take out food tie Pizza and mc donalds
country USA
one really odd fact about yourself im the tallest one in my family there all 5' 0-5' 7 a im 6'4 1/2
how did you start drumming seeing my dad drum in a band but he plays gutair and drums im just the drums

[averypoordrummer]

real name; Alastair James Porwal (Ally for short)
age;16
how long been playing; 1 year
origin of user name; i have no money, and i'm not very good on drums
top 5 drummers; mark brzezicki, taylor hawkins, shannon larkin, larry mullen, dave mackintosh
make of drumkit; dixon (sigh)
make of cymbal; sabian (solar) real sabians once i get the money
where do you practice; home/school
are you in a band/s; yes the exports
covers or originals; a mix more of our own stuff though
what style of music; rock!
favourite take out food; indian
country; england
one really odd fact about yourself; i'm half polish
how did you start drumming; just thought being a drummer would be cool, inspired by brzezicki.

[dj_rivas]

real name- Dominic Rivas
age-21
how long been playing- 10 years
origin of user name- My initials...Dominic Joseph Rivas
top 5 drummers- Chambers, Rich, Peart, Chamberlin, and I am a closet Barker fan. (He plays with such intensity and attitude.)
make of drumkit- Yamaha
make of cymbal- Zildjian
where do you practice- My bands practice space.
are you in a band/s-Yes, www.myspace.com/ourdesiredphobia
covers or originals- OG all the way baby!
what style of music- Rock/Progressive
favourite take out food- Mongolian beef
country- USA, Not to proud though.
one really odd fact about yourself- I can flair my nostrils big enough to fit a penny sideways.
how did you start drumming- My uncle is a great drummer...I was jealous!

[martijn_2m]

real name? Martijn Maas
age? 32
how long been playing? Since I was 11
origin of user name? First name + initials
top 5 drummers? Jojo Mayer, Chris Dave, Michael Bland, Dennis Chambers, Keith Carlock
make of drumkit? Sonor
make of cymbal? Zildjian
where do you practice? In my studio/rehearsal room, and infront of TV with practise pad.
are you in a band/s? 2, one as bassist, but I play drums in www.bluntaxeorchestra.com
covers or originals? only originals
what style of music? the new definition of jazz-rock .. funk/dance influenced jazzrock
favourite take out food? Japanese
country? Netherlands
one really odd fact about yourself? Move my ears when I play sometimes ;-)
how did you start drumming? On a marching snare my dad got me when I was really young. A practise pad was my 'hihat' and the case of the snare was my bass drum.

[UltimateDrummer55555]

real name? Chase Wiley
age? 15 in one month
how long been playing? 5.5 yrs
origin of user name? I want to be the best drummer ever and some people call me a phenom

top 5 drummers?Dennis Chambers, Jason Bittner, George Kollias, Steve Gadd, and Buddy Rich

make of drumkit?Ludwig
make of cymbal?Zildjian
where do you practice?my house
are you in a band/s?yes- video coming soon at myspace
covers or originals?both
what style of music?My band plays metal/death metal/ hardcore, but i myself play everything

favourite take out food?chinese
country?US
one really odd fact about yourself? I have an obsession for being stronger, faster and better at things that normal people do or mythological people can do

how did you start drumming? I had a junior set when I was four but didn't actually learn how to play until I was nine. My dad showed me how to play a basic 8th note beat and I went from there.

[*white_drummer_boy*]

yes but not new to drumming. I have been on the peraldrummersforum.com (pearldrummersforum.com) for quite a long time. I have been drumming for about 3 years and im 14. Check out my band "Mass Distraction", at womd0.tripod.com

ps- no smilies? That is a crime!!

[drumme]

real name? Hunter Willis
age? 22
how long been playing? 12 years
origin of user name? Fun pun...
top 5 drummers?Buddy Rich, Jon Bonham, Keith Moon, Neil Peart, Tim Alexander- original, eh? heh.

make of drumkit?Remo
make of cymbal?Sabian, Zildjin, Wuhan (I like my sabians the best, but Zild. makes a better hi hat i think...)
where do you practice?my quasi studio
are you in a band/s?somtimes... hehe.
covers or originals?Both, but mostly practicing right now
what style of music?All, but mostly classick rock

favourite take out food?chinese
country?US
one really odd fact about yourself? I'm a reenactor? i have lots of hobbies, but i think drummiong is # uno

how did you start drumming? Started picking out snare parts when i was really young, and parents got me lessons in third grade. Tim Alexander and later Neil Peart (my brother's a bassist and therefore a rush/primus FREAK man... ) really had a huge influence on me so far, mostly Herb.

[Bonhamfan]

real name? Jon
age? 17
how long been playing? 6 1/2 years
origin of user name? I'm a fan of John Bonham
top 5 drummers? Keith Moon, John Bonham, Buddy Miles, Jon Fishman, Philly Joe Jones (old school)
make of drumkit? Pearl expert series
make of cymbal? Zildjian/Sabian
where do you practice? Home
are you in a band/s? Yes, Heavy Jack --------> http://www.myspace.com/heavyjack
covers or originals? Both (70 or so total)
what style of music? Classic Rock (our own take)
favourite take out food? Subs
country? Vancouver B.C.
one really odd fact about yourself? I hate amusment park rides lol
how did you start drumming? My brothers picked up the Guitar and Bass, and I wanted to play an instrument so I choose drums.

[joey]

real name:Joey royster
age:15
how long been playing:2 years
origin of user name:Its my name
top 5 drummers:1,brann dailor,2,john dolmayan,3,bonzo,4,keith moon,5,lars ulrich/vinnie paul.
make of drumkit: CB rock kit (kinda cheap n crap but iv customised it)
make of cymbal:sabian B8
where do you practice: i gotta shed with a jacuzzi in it and my drum kit
are you in a band/s: Yes i am
covers or originals:Both
what style of music:Metal/hard rock
favourite take out food:Dont know
country:England
one really odd fact about yourself:Iv been told that i make the lars ulrich face wen i play n i dont even try to do it.
how did you start drumming:I couldnt play anyother instrument and i like to get a groove going.

[Quiidley]

real name: Dylan B.
age:19
how long been playing: 1 year-ish
origin of user name:friend made it up
top 5 drummers: Bonzo, Buddy Rich, Phil Selway, Matt Tong, Steven Drozd
make of drumkit: Pearl export
make of cymbal: Istanbul (came with old slingerland i got for free from my dads friend, wouldnt be anywhere without that kit)
where do you practice: basement
are you in a band/s: Yeeah
covers or originals: OG
what style of music: Indie/post rock/folk
favourite take out food: definitely chinese
country: USA and Germany
one really odd fact about yourself: I look really pissed off and angry when i drum, but im not.
how did you start drumming: My dads friend gave me his old kit he had in storage, i started dinkin around on it, took lessons for a couple months then really started getting myself goin and i had to catch up to the rest of my band who had been playing their instruments for awhile.

[Big Al']

Hi my name is Alan Barnett and live in Warrnambool, on the coast in Victoria. I a 28yo and been playing since the age of 11. My first kit was a dolphin 3 piece, then a new pearl until now.....just got a 3003 Sonor!! loving it very much so far. very punchy kit, getting used to the 20 inch kick............

[TitanSound]

Welcome to the forums.

Make sure you get some pics of your kit and post them in the "Your Gear" section soon!

[Big Al']

hi there i have put some photos up of my gear.

[TitanSound]

Just saw them....great looking kit!

[helldrummer]

good to see another aussie here!
you're the first i've seen since i joined

[ahector]

real name? Andy Hector
age? 22
how long been playing? 7 years
make of drumkit? Tama Rockstar
make of cymbal? Various Zildjians and Paistes
where do you practice? My bands' rehearsal space
are you in a band/s? Over Matter (http://over-matter.com) & For The Win (http://www.myspace.com/f0rtehw1n)
covers or originals? Originals
what style of music? Rock (hard rock in one band... punk/ska in the other)
favourite take out food? all of them
country? USA
how did you start drumming?
Two good friends of mine in high school got some guitars and started a band. I was really interested in music too, so I took up the drums.

[ElvinBaRkerDennis13]

real name?....tj
age?....17
how long been playing?...about 2 1/2 years
origin of user name? its throwout to all of the amazing drummers that i listen to, the R is capitalized so Ginger Baker i in ther too
top 5 drummers? Travis barker, Elvin Jones, Keith moon, Dennis Chambers,....
make of drumkit? yamaha...of course
make of cymbal? zildjian
where do you practice?in my room above the garage
are you in a band/s? no, i tech for a local jazz band though
covers or originals? originals
what style of music? anything
favourite take out food? Jersey Mike's (a sub Shop)
country? america
one really odd fact about yourself? i chew on gum, hardware, food, ice, anything
how did you start drumming? drumline needed a bass player, i stepped up