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NIMBY

12-14-2007, 07:41 AM

real name? Jay Swensen
age? 16
how long been playing? will be 4 years in February
origin of user name? its a song by The Vandals, its short for "Not In My BackYard"
top 5 drummers? Brooks Wackerman, Josh Freese, Mike Portnoy, Dave Weckl, Nicko McBrain
make of drumkit? right now, a Dixon Tempo, but in April, Tama Superstar Custom Hyperdrive
make of cymbal? Zildjian A Custom's and A's with a 2 ZXT's and ZBT's (getting replaced very soon)
where do you practice? in my Drum Room/Spare Room
are you in a band/s? yes, my band is called Sixgun
covers or originals? Originals, but if we have been known to do some covers every now and then
what style of music? Punk Rock
favourite take out food? hmm..,undecided
country? Awwstralia
one really odd fact about yourself? i have a bald patch at the back of my head that my hair covers
how did you start drumming? me and some mates just decided one day that we wanna be in a band, not the same mates i jam with now sadly :(

Drumsword

12-14-2007, 08:06 PM

I believe I did this awhile ago, but it needs updating.

real name? Peter

age? 38

how long been playing? 23 years

origin of user name? I was the drummer in the Godsword band, thus Drumsword.

top 5 drummers? Terry Bozzio, Thomas lang, Nate Morton, Dave weckl, Vinnie Collaiutta, Alex van Halen, I could go on........

make of drumkit? I have 3. Gretsch, DDRUM, Keller

make of cymbal? zildjian

where do you practice? G/F's Parents barn right now.

are you in a band/s? @ moment, I am recording a new c.d. and putting together a new band, "Without Regard".

covers or originals? 95% originals

what style of music? contemporary Christian, country rock, funk rock

favourite take out food? Chinese

country? United States

one really odd fact about yourself? I lift cars for a hobby

how did you start drumming? Watching my brother play, and I was bitten by the bug.

#choke#

12-14-2007, 08:50 PM

real name? - Adrian
age? - 17
how long been playing? - about a year
origin of user name? - cymbals......
top 5 drummers? - ryan tomas(asbloodrunsblack) jordan mancino(asilaydying) Matt greiner (augustburnsred) nicko mcbrain ( maiden ) and mike portnoy
make of drumkit? - shitty beginers kit that i jus upgrade slowly ( dynamics i think )
make of cymbal? - sabian , zildjan
where do you practice? - room basement
are you in a band/s? - yes
covers or originals? - both
what style of music? - METAL!!!!
favourite take out food? - chinese
country? - canada
how did you start drumming? - interested in starting

Cast

12-18-2007, 12:02 AM

real name? - Trey
age? - 17
how long been playing? - 3 years
origin of user name? - Cast No Shadow by Oasis
top 5 influences? - Keith Moon (The Who), Reni (The Stone Roses), Alan White (Oasis), Steve White, John Bonham (Led Zep), Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Ronnie Vannucci ( The Killers)
make of drumkit? - Ludwig Fusion Custom
make of cymbal? - Sabian
where do you practice? - my little recording studio room
are you in a band/s? - yes
covers or originals? - both
what style of music? - Rock (mainly) with a hint of Funk and Jazz
favourite take out food? - chinese
country? - US
how did you start drumming? - Music runs in the family.. I was inspired by several bands to pick up an instrument and start writing songs.

ludwigdrummer26

12-18-2007, 03:29 AM

Hello,

My name is Tommy. I'm 26 years old, I'm from Kentucky, I've been playing for 14 years. I currently play drums at my church. I use the following equipment: Ludwig drums,
Zildjian Cymbals, Aquarian drumheads, Regal Tip drumsticks, and Rhythm Tech percussion

Trent-Drummer

12-18-2007, 02:23 PM

Hey Guys,

My name is Will Williams and I currently teach drum lessons in Chatswood, Sydney Australia to beginner and intermediate students. I have been playing the drums since I was 14 years of age. I'm now 26 so I guess that means I have been playing for 12 years. Wow, didn't actually realise it was that long...

Anyway, I absolutely love the drums, love playing them, love teaching them and love everything about them. Hang on, why am I here? I should be off bashing the drums somewhere :-)

Nice to meet you all. Looking forward to joining in on some of the discussions here...

Roy Cameron

12-19-2007, 05:35 AM

Hello Drummerworld,

I've finally signed up after intending to do so for quite a while. I met one of your members, Jeff Johnson, at the store where I teach. Nice guy, and great player too. He came in for a lesson but we ended up chatting and exchanging ideas for an hour. I love that about drummers. There's never a bad time to talk shop!
Anyway, I filled in the little questionnaire as requested. Looking forward to being a part of the board.

real name? Roy Cameron
age? 33
how long been playing? 20 yrs
origin of user name? see parents
top 5 drummers? Tony Williams, Vinnie Colaiuta, Jeff Porcaro, Ian Mosely, Steve Gadd
make of drumkit? Yamaha, Gretsch
make of cymbal? Zildjian, Istanbul
where do you practice? Home studio mostly
are you in a band/s? yes
covers or originals? both
what style of music? most styles, Celtic rock, trad Irish
favourite take out food? Indian
country? Scotland originally; been in the US since '98
one really odd fact about yourself? I'm from Scotland and I hate scotch
how did you start drumming? After becoming obsessed by Marillion and their drummer Ian Mosely

Victor_se

12-19-2007, 07:22 AM

Welcome to Drummerworld Roy!

I was wondering if you can give me a name of a good Celtic rock band to check it out

And welcome again!

Thomas Mikaelsen

12-20-2007, 02:59 AM

Hello guys and gals,

My name is Thomas and I live in Denmark.

I've been playing drums for around 6 years, yet I haven't received any education up until two weeks from now. I currently play in 3 bands. One is a Meshuggah and Dream Theater inspired band, where we just play metal because we want to be able to play some tricky odd time signature songs and so forth. The two others are just cover bands trying to make a living besides school and weekend jobs.

I've just posted pictures of my set and everything in the "Your Gear" section.

My Gear (http://www.drummerworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33826)

Best regards,
/Thomas M

BringoDingo

12-20-2007, 01:15 PM

I've been trolling here for a while, and I finally decided to jump in - so to speak. I would say I am a punk and jazz lover. before you read too much into that - let me just explain.

oh wait - hi. my name's Aaron. My name here is an inside joke between me and a buddy from college. we didn't do any drugs or alcohol and even if I was to explain how this name/phrase came about you wouldn't believe the previous sentence.

I was drawn to punk because of the energy and the "rawness" of it. part of that brought me to jazz. my mother was very much into jazz and I got into it through her Coltrane records. "Sunship" was my starting point into jazz. If you know that album, then you know what I'm talking about. growing up I played with some people with guitars who knew a few chords but could rock a stage.

I haven't played out in a long long time, but I keep practicing. I've been in Los Angeles most of my life, and most of the people here are flakes. I may need to move to another city to find any semblance of what I'm looking for...a good friend just moved to San Fran who is an amazing singer/guitarist, so I contemplate, but a move more than 5 blocks is a big deal to me...I like a lot of indie rock/punk/etc - if I could combine the Ramones' energy and passion with some of the montreal scene...d

I play Pork Pie drums. got a great deal on a 5 piece, and I think they sound amazing. any drums at that price should sound good, but I just really like the look and sound and feel of them. money well spent. The owner of the company is a great guy too.

I am barely internet savvy so when I finally play some music with people I will try and put it up somewhere so you can here it. I'll get a picture of my ugly mug up in the next week or so.

Aaron

drummerboy76

12-21-2007, 09:29 AM

real name? Rahul Gopal
age? 31
how long been playing? 10 years
origin of user name? ex-girlfriend stuck me with that one
top 5 drummers? Dave Weckl, Gavin Harrison, Steve Smith,Rodney Holmes,Billy Ward
make of drumkit? Mapex
make of cymbal? Sabian
where do you practice? Home
are you in a band/s? Yes
covers or originals? Originals
what style of music? http://www.myspace.com/noideaind , you tell me
favourite take out food? Pizza
country? India
how did you start drumming? Thanks to a really bad guitar teacher and slow fingers

jay norem

12-22-2007, 09:03 PM

Hello from Atlanta, Georgia. My name is Jay. I'm a jazz drummer and composer.
My kit consists of three 1989 Ludwig maple drums, 10" and 13" toms, 18" bass drum, all with the "keyhole" badge, a 5"x14" DW Craviato solid-shell maple snare that matches the Ludwigs, just got that this year, 20" K Custom medium ride, 18" K medium thin crash, 16" A thin crash, 13" K hats, and DW hardware. I play Vic Firth 5A sticks.
Snare has coated Ambassador and resonant Ambassador, toms have coated Emporers top and clear Ambassadors bottom, bass has Remo pinstripe batter and coated Emporer front, no hole. All the drums are tuned high and open.
One funny thing about the Ludwigs. Supposedly Ginger Baker's signature is on the inside of the bass drum and the 13" tom. Anyway, somebody signed it, and the date is written the way the British write dates, which is month/day/year.
You can hear some of my songs at http://www.myspace.com/21bop.

Paradiddlemadness

12-23-2007, 02:15 AM

real name?
Nathan (Nate)
age?
32
how long been playing?
I have been playing 14 years now.
origin of user name?
Paradiddles are such a great rudiment ! :-)
top 5 drummers?
This is a really tough one. I couldn't give a top 5 as my influences are way too varied.
make of drumkit?
Tama Starclassic in Ultraviolet Sparkle (Heavy Metal Pink as I call it! haha)
make of cymbal?
Paiste - but I do have 1 pair of Sabian Hats and a Zildjian Zilbel I use.
where do you practice?
At my work. I run a drumshop so sometimes I get paid to practice (does that make
me professional ??? haha)
are you in a band/s?
I play in a metal band named Fracture and an Iron Maiden Tribute band named
"Coffin With Spikes". Soon to be starting up a jazz/blues covers band.
covers or originals?
Both
what style of music?
Varied - mainly rock/metal.
favourite take out food?
That's a toughie, but I do like foreign (to New Zealand) foods.
country?
I'm a kiwi from New Zealand.
one really odd fact about yourself?
Well I play drums in 2 bands. I drumtech for international touring metal acts who
come to New Zealand (I have teched for Nile, Decapitated, Napalm Death, The Black
Dahlia Murder, Cephallic Carnage, and Behemoth so far - Amon Amarth in 3 weeks!),
and I run a drumshop, so I'm totally surrounded by drums. Not so much odd, but cool!
haha
how did you start drumming?
I always loved the drums, but didn't start playing until I was 19 and could afford a
drumset (thanks to New Zealands Student Loan System! haha). As soon as I heard
Metallica's Black Album I developed a real desire to buy a drumset!

Roy Cameron

12-24-2007, 05:49 PM

Victor-

Wolfstone, Runrig, Thin Lizzy, Moving Hearts, Clannad, Planxty, Off-Kilter (the band I sub with) are a few bands definitely worth checking out.

Thanks for the welcome!

Roy

littledenny

12-27-2007, 07:18 PM

I'm an old guy, and finally bought a set after wanting one for 30+ years. Looks like things have improved since my days of active playing. I remember the 26 rudiments, looks like there's a few more these days.

I played in high school band for 8 years back in 1965-1972 (Yea, 8 years - the school was so small that we had to add grade school kids to fill the ranks.) Been a way from playing for a few years, so I'm gonna be a bit rusty.

I'm pretty spry for my age - I lead a Search and Rescue team, and volunteer as a fireman and rescue technician. (Gotta keep in shape since I retired from the Army)

I bought a six drum set, 22x18 base w/ double pedal, 8x7, 10x8 and 12x9 toms, 16x16 floor tom and snare, hat and two cymbals I'll be setting this up at home, with no plans to move it for gigs. My challenges are that I'm a lefty, and I stand 6' 6". I'm looking for any lefty or tall guy hints that others can share to save me a the hassle of figuring it all out by myself.

Littledenny

aydee

12-27-2007, 07:29 PM

6' 1", and lefty, right here. Sound like a good plan, LD, I like your sizes. No advice to offer here just a little hint that works for me, which is to sit up high with my hands low.. legs perpendicular to the pedals, with the least amount of arm-flailing keeps my posture good..which means you play longer practice longer and it all feels good.

its all about posture.

Enjoy your re-entry into the drum world.

Vinnysimmo

12-27-2007, 07:32 PM

mrchattr

12-31-2007, 06:50 PM

Hey guys...

Thought I would take a moment to introduce myself. I'm a professional drummer living in Mechanicsburg, PA (right outside of Harrisburg). I recently took a day job after getting married...however, I still make the bulk of my living off drumming, and before getting engaged, was living JUST off that. I am 26 years old, and have been playing since I was 2. That's not a typo...dad was a drummer. Anyway, I have had a ton of awesome experiences while drumming, and look forward to sharing some advice, tips, hints, etc, and getting the same from the other drummers here.

Rock.

tolgapala

01-03-2008, 04:35 PM

Born in Istanbul, 1977. My interest in drumming goes back to my junior high schoool years but for a precise starting point I would take my first year in high school cause that was the first time I have ever taken my interest to one step further and grabbed drumsticks instead of watching my seniors play in school bands and such.

I laid low and minded my own business from 1993 to 1995 playing in the high school orchestra and then came the 1994 Hurriyet Altin Mikrofon Second Prize. (Hurriyet is a national paper and the competition was sponsored by it and it was aimed for young audiences and the competitors were high schools from all around the country. That was the first time I had ever played with an e-drum set. The hexagonal pad Roland. :) )

In that very same two years I also worked with my beloved friend Emir ISILAY and had the chance to be a guest drummer in two of his solo concerts. Then we formed a band called PHARAOH with Emir and Evren GULCIG(Bass Guitar - Gripin). Evren was playing guitar and my sister Zeynep was our bass player at that time.

From 1997 to 2000 I was involved in rehearsals and recording sessions of a funk-rock band from Izmir called FOURMATION and I played in a jazz band in Smyrna Hotel's jazz bar as a guest musician for two months in 2000.

From 2000 to 2004 I could say I haven't touched a single drumstick. Then in 2004 I met Tunc DEMIRTAS(bass, back vocals) and Uygar SAKARYA(vocals, guitar and harmonica) and formed NANIK ATAK. After a long rusting period it took me several months to get in proper physical and musical shape to catch up with the guys. It took the band two years to get to the level of recording a demo and in April 2006 we recorded NANIK ATAK's first demo. Three of the songs in my profile are from that 2006 demo.

The overall production progress for the album was far from what we all have expected so we decided to leave it at that. Then we entered Nokia Super Sound 06 and made it to the first 40 among 750 songs unexpectedly.

In 2007 we had released a music video for the song "Doner Miydin Geriye" in cooperation with Digital Film Academy Istanbul and had really positive feedback for that.

Still being unsigned at the moment and having several changes in the band's line-up, the original band members of NANIK ATAK haven't lost their enthusiasm and still trying to work on recording sessions and trying to find a way to share their music with the audience. We had several live performances and concerts in the past couple of years.

My Influences

Drummers:

Gavin Harrison - Omar Hakim - Dave Weckl - Dennis Chambers - Bobby Rondinelli - Mike Portnoy - Simon Phillips - Wolfgang Haffner - Akira Jimbo - Keith Carlock - Steve Gadd - Steve Smith - Vinnie Colaiuta - Jeff Porcaro - Cozy Powell - Carmine Appice - Vinnie Appice - Dom Famuloro - Terry Bozzio - Buddy Rich - Tony Royster Jr - Kenny Aronoff - Jeff Porcaro - Jack DeJohnette....

Bands:

Thunder - Winger - Mr.Big - Dream Theater - XYZ - Tora Tora - Liquid Tension Experiment - Rush - Yes - Creedence Clearwater Revival - Bad Company - Megadeth - Extreme - Foreigner - TOTO - Lynyrd Skynyrd - Black Sabbath - Tesla - Whitesnake....

My gear:
http://a130.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/59/l_3b80deb6a9c6ba3c5ff5b83b1004afb9.jpg
http://a93.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/26/l_ab7ddf3c93f1dc16d326b3da318b47c4.jpg
http://a179.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/6/l_f8b3979dd7349826113547fb78fe533a.jpg
http://a247.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/113/l_61f97eff783d5b5d21848c7ab39489c6.jpg

DrummerwannaB

01-04-2008, 05:37 AM

real name?
Kenn
age?
42
how long been playing?
a mere 2 years
origin of user name?
it says it all

Tama Stageset (jazz set) Blue
make of cymbal?
Paiste (ride)- the rest are Zildjian
where do you practice?
In our Master bedroom.
are you in a band/s?
no
Both
what style of music?
Varied - mainly rock/Christian Contemporary Rock.
favourite take out food?
Quiznos
one really odd fact about yourself? not sure
how did you start drumming?
I learned while I was in Iraq in 2005. I would practice at a chapel in a base camp in central Iraq. I tried to practice at least a few hours a week. When I returned home a year later, my wife bought me my first drum set as a Christmas present. I'm pretty much self taught and now I want to take it to the next level and take lessons.

OldStampK

01-05-2008, 12:28 AM

real name?
Randy
age?
53
how long been playing?
40 years, off an on
origin of user name?
Cymbal preference
top 5 drummers?
Elvin Jones, Tony Williams, Vinnie Colaiuta, Jack DeJonnette, Ginger Baker
Drums?
Garcia custom (Keller 6 ply maple shells), Steve Peteson Custom (maple true butcher block construction
make of cymbal?
K Zildjian (the real ones and the ones made by Avedis), Sabian, Bosphorus, Istanbul, Ufip, Wuhan
where do you practice?
In my basement. Where else?
are you in a band/s?
I play in an original modern jazz quartet and a 60s, 70s and 80s rock cover band
covers or originals?
Both
what style of music?
Jazz and avant garde prog are my faves.
favourite take out food?
Curry
country?
USA
one really odd fact about yourself?
My wife and I own an apartment in Budapest, Hungary
how did you start drumming?
When they were passing out instruments in school band, I asked for a trumpet but they didn't have one. I got stuck with the drums and loved it!
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Come Out Fighting

01-05-2008, 02:08 AM

whats up everbody, im new to this forum, i think its the 4th drum forum im a part of now, haha. anyway my name is eric, im 27yrs old and i live on long island..which is in NY for those of you who dont know. im an auto mechanic and i been playing drums since 1993. currently i have a 95 pearl export (22x18, 16x16, (2) 13x11, 12x10) and a couple snares (pdp and porkpie). ill post some pics in the correct section. in a few days/weeks im picking up a tama superstar efx kit.

harryconway

01-05-2008, 03:56 AM

Welcome to Drummerworld. Saw your kit (other post), and once you swap out the Exports for the Superstars, very cool. Your hardware and cymbals are rockin' already.

Come Out Fighting

01-05-2008, 04:21 AM

thanks harry, i appreciate it. i worked and spent alot of nights staying home to get that hardware and those cymbals, haha. although Ebay is a wonderful thing! once i get the new kit and its all set up ill post some pics. thanks again

smoney22

01-06-2008, 06:37 AM

real name? Scott
age? 16
how long been playing? About three years or so
origin of user name? An old Simpsons episode
top 5 drummers? 1)Danny Carey 2)Gene Hoglan 3)Flo Mounier 4)Dennis Chambers 5)Martin Lopez
make of drumkit? Groove Percussion :( Hopefully Oak Custom soon
make of cymbal? 20 Z Custom Ride, 16 crappy stock GP crash(big crack too), 14 crappy GP stock hats, 10 K splash
where do you practice? In my room
are you in a band/s? Yes
covers or originals? Starting out with covers at the moment, then moving on
what style of music? Alt rock and jazz
favourite take out food? Cheesesteak
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself? I always need to take a shower after practising because I end up drenched
how did you start drumming? Started on snare in Elementary school and moved on from there

aaajn

01-06-2008, 08:56 AM

real name? John N
age? 46
how long been playing? couple of weeks
origin of user name? part of my very first E mail address, on a Mac Power PC computer, it had a full 250 MB's of storage
top 5 drummers? Bonham, Alan White, Carl Palmer, Nick Mason, Roger Taylor (An a side note, I have seen every one of these guys live)
make of drumkit? That is my question
make of cymbal? Zildijian or however you spell it are on sale right now
where do you practice? The carport garage
are you in a band/s? Just the Army, kind of a gang
covers or originals? NA
what style of music? Rock, Blues, Jazz, Reggae, Rap in that order
favourite take out food? White Castle Hamburgers in Rahway, NJ
country? US
one really odd fact about yourself? I rode a bicycle from Seattle to Atlantic City
how did you start drumming? When I was in the 6th Grade, I was in the band, only thing the teacher would let me do is wail on the big cymbals during a Sousa March, said I had no stick to it ness for the drums. Plus Ray Triola was really good so I quit.

Turns out, I have always wanted to play again. I am what they call "adult learner". some old guy with a mid life crisis. But I cant help it, I dig the drums, started taking lessons, bought a practice pad and sticks, got a video or two and I am learning the rudiments. Feels pretty good on the brain.

So far, I have only practiced on a kit at the music store where I take lessons, I dont knwo what I am doing yet but that has never stopped me in the past.

I am not financially stupid, like Ritchie Rich, poor little rich kid but I am a working professional. I plan to get into the sport so which kit should I buy?

From what I have read, and being a traditional guy, I know I want maple. I like Pearl and Ludwig, obvioulsy the big brands. I have had luck wiht spending a little more in the beginning and it saves time later. I am into Bicycling, I would advise a new cyclist, buy a bit higher end and you wont buy twice. I dont want to go crazy or give the impresison that i will show up on a club ride on a 8000 Colnago and not make 30 miles, it is that kind of scenario. So any advice from this group would be most appreciated.

Oh, Kieth Moon was pretty good too but I missed the concert, he died the next year.

John

aboarm

01-09-2008, 04:03 PM

My name is aaron i am a symphonic drummer from ocala florida. i am a member of the kingdom of the sun concert band and i play snare drum.

boomboomda

01-09-2008, 04:05 PM

Welcome to the board Aaron, I live in the Tampa Bay area.

brotherbaker

01-09-2008, 09:33 PM

real name? Matt Wethington
age? 32
how long been playing? 22 years
origin of user name? old band name
top 5 drummers? Gene Krupa, Louis Bellson, Neil Peart, Phil Collins, Alvin Jones
make of drumkit? '65 Slingerlands & Gretsch Renown Maple
make of cymbal? Zildjian A Custom & vintage Avedis
where do you practice? basement
are you in a band/s? yes, The Ego Explosion (MySpace link in my profile)
covers or originals? both
what style of music? funk, rock, rap
favourite take out food? Thai
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself? Nothing odd about me, I'm a drummer..! :-)
how did you start drumming? Always liked it, got a set for Christmas at age 10 & never looked back

royspeed

01-10-2008, 12:21 AM

Real name? Roy King
Age? 50
How long playing? Just over 30 years on and off
Origin of username? My current band
Top 5 drummers? John Bonham, Cozy Powell, Ian Paice, Roger Taylor, Charlie Watts
Make of drumkit? mix of Session Pro and Hohner
Make of cymbal? Paiste, Pearl, Zyn, Session Pro, Stagg
Where do you practice? Rehearsal studios in North London
Are you in a band? Yes, MindfooD
Covers or originals? Mostly original, a couple of covers
What style of music? Rock/Alternative
Favourite Takeaway food? Chinese
Country? UK
One really odd fact about yourself? I have a qualification in Deaf Sign Language
How did you start drumming?
I was taking classical piano lessons at boarding school, and one of the other pupils got permission to bring his drumkit to school, to kep it in the music room. I asked if I could have a go, and I was hooked. Piano? What piano?

Roy.

pomorzanin28

01-11-2008, 11:15 AM

My name is Mark, I live in Czech Republic, I play in the army orchestra.

SonorPlaya

01-14-2008, 05:41 PM

real name: Daniel Ziedins
age: 16
how long been playing: 2 days
origin of user name: My Drum-Kit
top 5 drummers: Travis Barker is the only one i know of..
make of drumkit: Sonor
make of cymbal: Sabian
where do you practice: Basement
are you in a band/s: None
covers or originals: None
what style of music: Everything
favourite take out food: Hero Burgers
country: Canada
one really odd fact about yourself: I still shuffle my yu-gi-oh cards
how did you start drumming: Watching you-tube drummers, then buying drums.

Ropes!

01-15-2008, 08:19 PM

Real name? Pete Roper
Age? 15
How long playing? Around 2 years or so.
Origin of username? My nickname.
Top 5 drummers? Dave Lombardo, Keith Moon, Ian Paice, Jason Bittner, Mike Portnoy.
Make of drumkit? Mapex M Series. With a Ludwig Accent 13" tom haha.
Make of cymbal? Sabian, Zildjian.
Where do you practice? My room, or my friend's house when jamming with the band.
Are you in a band? Yeah. Outliar.
Covers or originals? Mix of both.
What style of music? Rock/Acoustic.
Favourite Takeaway food? American Pizza Slice!
Country? England.
One really odd fact about yourself? I'm also self taught on guitar. Dunno if that's exactly odd but whatever.
How did you start drumming? My friend had been playing for around half a year, and I went to his for his birthday and had a go. I loved them!

Heyhey! I'm a noob here, just joined. =P
And I have a rather noobish question! Is there any way to view posts by 'Oldest-Newest', rather than 'Newest-Oldest'?
Thanks.

jarruby

01-17-2008, 06:23 PM

Hi there, this is my first post, so...hello!

real name? Jarrod
age? 29
how long been playing? 15 years
origin of user name? combination of my first, middle, last name
top 5 drummers? bruford, bonham, moon, helm, elvin jones
make of drumkit? Tama Superstar Hyper-Drive
make of cymbal? anything...prefer Paiste
where do you practice? rehearsal spaces
are you in a band/s? currently: myspace.com/thirdborder, also doing my own stuff
covers or originals? originals
what style of music? Rock//prog/jazz/fusion/noise/artsy-fartsy
favourite take out food? Chinese or Thai
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself? I had a third tooth once. Baby tooth, adult tooth, then a third one after that. Had to have surgery.
how did you start drumming? Got sticks for 'band' in 4th grade. Didn't care for it. Eventually really fell in love with music around 6th grade and really began to understand music and just gravitated towards drums. Played air drums for years and watched drummers and what they were doing until I finally got a used CB700 kit when I was 14.

whatif_74

01-20-2008, 04:42 PM

Hi there, new to the site. Just bought my Son a drum kit for Christmas and plan on taking lessons with him so that we can share in something together. Looking forward to learning a lot and reading a lot of opinions. I am very new to drumming so am looking forward to learning a lot.

real name? Chris

age? 34

how long been playing? just started

origin of user name? nickname - i'm always asking what if ...

top 5 drummers? Vinnie Paul, John Bonham, Rick Allen, Neil Peart, Mike Hall

make of drumkit? CB5

make of cymbal? don't know

where do you practice? garage

are you in a band/s? no

covers or originals? both

what style of music? rock

favourite take out food? beef dip from the pub

country? USA

one really odd fact about yourself? I have my own math method named after me. It's called Chris' Math and it's usually wrong!!

how did you start drumming? I've always wanted to drum ever since I was a kid. Now that my Son was showing intersest I figured it's never too late to learn!!

Tabasco

01-22-2008, 06:14 AM

Real name? Dave
Age? 19
How long playing? 11 yrs
Origin of username? I like tabasco sauce.
Top 5 drummers? Marco Minnemann, Mike Portnoy, Terry Bozzio, Joe Morello, Rob Egan.
Make of drumkit? Drum Workshop.
Make of cymbal? Zildjian A Custom.
Where do you practice? My bedroom, my basement when jammin.
Are you in a band? a few.
Covers or originals? mostly original.
What style of music? jazz, alternatice, prog, fusion.
Favourite Takeaway food? Tennesee BBQ !
Country? Good old US of A
One really odd fact about yourself? I played drums from 1st grade till sixth, stopped, then started again sophmore year in H.S.
How did you start drumming? Parents told me to choose an instrument to take lessons and saw some guy play snare drum and fell in love

dusted_drummer

01-23-2008, 07:18 AM

real name? Gary Drain
age? 26
how long been playing? Since 1991
origin of user name? Drummer of dusted ORANGE
top 5 drummers? Danny Carey, Nicko McBrain, John Bonham, Neil Peart, Animal (Muppets)
make of drumkit? Yamaha Birch Custom Absolute Nouveau
make of cymbal? Paiste Signatures
where do you practice? Rehearsal Studio / Home
are you in a band/s? Yes.........dusted ORANGE
covers or originals? Original
what style of music? Hard Melodic Rock
favourite take out food? Thai
country? Australia
one really odd fact about yourself? I'm ODD
how did you start drumming?[/B] Funnily enough by picking up drum sticks...

Drumjack

01-23-2008, 06:28 PM

real name: Hansjörg
age: 45
how long been playing: 1981-1997, started again 2007
origin of user name: My friends call me Jack and ...
top 5 drummers: Steve Gadd, David Garibaldi, Billy Cobham, JoJo Mayer, Chad Sexton, all the drummers of Prince
make of drumkit: SONORLITE 10, 13, 16, 22, Ludwig Supraphonic 14x5
make of cymbal: Paiste formula 602 heavy ride 22", Zildjian quickbeat hihats, Paiste 2002: 12" Splash, 16" Crash, 22" China
where do you practice: Big room in an old factory building and in the house of our saxophone player
are you in a band/s: 1. Jazz sextett (sax, p, b, dr, tp, tb) 2. Coverband (Funk, Rock, Pop)
covers or originals: cover
what style of music: 1. Post Bop 2. Everything what grooves or entertains
favourite take out food: Thai
country: Germany
one really odd fact about yourself: I love mechanical watches - but I can't afford them
how did you start drumming: I saw a movie of a concert of Cream and Ginger Baker putted me under hypnosis

Markism

01-24-2008, 03:33 PM

real name? Mark
age? 19
how long been playing? A few years
origin of user name? my nickname
top 5 drummers? Lars Ulrich, Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, John Dolmoyan, Tommy Igoe
make of drumkit? Tama Superstar EFX
make of cymbal? Paiste
where do you practice? Home
are you in a band/s? no
covers or originals? both
what style of music? Rock
favourite take out food? KFC
country? Australia
one really odd fact about yourself? im double jointed
how did you start drumming? by ringing up for lessons

SpeedKing

01-25-2008, 07:49 AM

hey everyone, my name is Rob, I've been playin for about 3 years now.. drummerworld rocks!

nerdiharv

01-26-2008, 02:45 AM

real name? Hari
age? 17
how long been playing? 4 years
origin of user name? Im a nerd
top 5 drummers? Jojo Mayer, Derek Roddy, Steve gadd, Neil Peart, Chris Adler
where do you practice? home
are you in a band/s? yea
covers or originals? covers
what style of music? Melodic death Metal
favourite take out food? I don't care....
country? Canada
one really odd fact about yourself? im a metal drummer and i play flamenco guitar
how did you start drumming? skool band

Royal

01-26-2008, 02:41 PM

Newbie to Drummerworld says Hi.

DogBreath

01-26-2008, 04:36 PM

Newbie to Drummerworld says Hi.
Hi! Please tell us about yourself.

Royal

01-27-2008, 10:42 AM

Hi! Please tell us about yourself.

real name:

age: 31 & holding

origin of user name: My sister's very hot. Her other (girl) friends were hot & they treated me great...so even from school days my buddies said hot girls treated me like royalty.(No complaints there) & the name Royal stuck.

top 5 drummers: IAN PAICE. Dave Weckl,[ Alex Van Halen, Gregg Bissonette, the late Elvin Jones, Billy Cobham & Anton Figg is a very good session player imo.

make of drumkit: DW & a Mapex.
make of cymbal: Paiste

where do you practice: Sometimes a basement. Nice sound....good acoustics
2nd best..any big room.

covers or originals: Both

what style of music: Rock - with some melody i.e..Whitesnake, Joe Satriani etc,............. & Blues. Clapton, Ry Cooder, John Hiatt styles...hopefully tasteful.......plus

favourite take out food: Sandwich

country: Based in Japan.

one really odd fact about yourself: Unable to nap. If I doze off for just 15 minutes I wake like it's a bad Monday morning. Always been that way. Can't ever get a little refreshing little kip.

prisi

01-30-2008, 12:55 PM

real name: Michael Preiswerk

age: 19

how long have you been playing: since I'm seven but with a cut of 4years while I was playing marimbaphone and E-bass guitar.

origin of username: my friends call me sometimes prisi

top 5 drummers: JoJo Mayer, Mike Portnoy, Thomas Lang, Andrea Vadrucci, Travis Barker

make of drumkit: tama
make of cymbals: paiste/(sabien)

where do you practice: in my bedroom or in my bandroom

covers or original: both

what style of music: rock, progressive, alternative. music like dreamtheater or tool play

favorite take out food: saltimboca or picata

country: switzerland near basel

One really odd fact about me: If i can't play the drums for a while I'm starting to be nervous.

how did you start drumming: Since I was four years old I wanted to play drums. At the age of seen i began taking lessons.

Ryan Barclay

01-30-2008, 10:25 PM

Hi,
My name is Ryan Barclay from Rochester NY and I am currently a student of Billy Martins. I just finished my website...if you have a minute check it out.
www.barclaymusic.org
Thanks,
Ryan

jonescrusher

01-31-2008, 01:03 AM

Very impressive resume! Welcome, seems as though you may have a lot to share.

benadrian

01-31-2008, 11:08 AM

real name? ben adrian

age? currently 32

how long been playing? since 1992

origin of user name? see real name.

top 5 drummers?
Bill Bruford
Zach Barocas (Jawbox)
Dick Dickinson (Indianapolis legend, wed nights at the Chatterbox)
Chris McGuire (12 Rods, Kid Dakota, John Vanderslice)
Todd Trainer (Shellac)

make of drumkit? Ludwig

make of cymbal? Paiste

where do you practice? Practice space in Oakland, CA

are you in a band/s? Kinda. No full time, serious band as a drummer.

covers or originals? originals

what style of music? loud, weird rock, generally.

favourite take out food? Indian, thai, burritos

one really odd fact about yourself? I'm rarely sick. I repair tube amps for fun.

how did you start drumming? I played guitar in a rock band in high school. I always had fun playing the drummer's kit. So I started to play myself.

Cheers!
Ben

TBL

01-31-2008, 01:56 PM

real name? Matt

age? 16

how long been playing? took lessons for 3 months like four years ago, just got back into it before christmas this year.

origin of user name? uhh, an abbreviation of my band name (Tigers Breathe Lightning)

top 5 drummers? My favorites would have to be..Bonham, Portnoy, The Rev, Josh Eppard, and Joey Jordison

make of drumkit? Umm pro beat lol..gonna replace it as soon as I get a job

make of cymbal? Sabian

where do you practice? My basement, My guitarists basement

are you in a band/s? Yeah, although right now its just me and two guitarists

covers or originals? We spend most of our time writing our own stuff, but for any shows we play we plan to do a mix of both.

what style of music? Hard Rock/ Metal

favourite take out food? I'd have to go with KFC

country? Canada

one really odd fact about yourself? well..before today I hadn't been sick for something like 5-6 years..:(

how did you start drumming? When I was in elementary school all my friends wanted to be guitarists so I thought it'd be pretty cool if I played drums..lol

-Nirvana-

02-01-2008, 10:51 PM

how long have you been playing:since august and i have had a lessons ever since right now i have to different teachers.
origin of user name:uhm no reason
top 5 drummers:mike bordin(ozzy osbourne)john henry "bonzo" bonham(led zeppelin)lars ulrich(metallica),neil peart(rush),clive burr(iron maiden) and way more......
make of drum kit:peavey not as bad as you might think--5 peice
make of cymbals:sabian
where do you practice:bedroom (great sound),basement(okay sound)
are u in a band:not definat yet (need bassist and singer)
covers or originals:we write some of our own stuff but we do both
what style of music:metal,hard rock very iron maiden and metallica influenced and more stuff like that
fav. take out food:chineese,pretty much anything
really odd fact about yourself:i play on a totaly left-handed kit (well thats not odd but needed something)
how did start drumming:really wanted to and now will never stop

Joecool1010

02-02-2008, 02:57 AM

sup fellow drummers! just joined the forum and thought i'd introduce myself.

real name: Joseph

age: 17

how long have you been playing: about 5/6 years now. took lessons about 4 years ago for about 2 months i'm still learning on my own though lol.

origin of username (Joecool1010): "Joecool" came from an hold hoodie my dad got me for Christmas when i was about 7 or 8. it had a picture of Snoopy playing basketball and looking all pimped out with the name Joecool written on it. "1010" is my birthday October 10.

top 5 drummers: wow...let's see now...Definetly John Bohnam, Ringo Starr, Chad Smith, The Rev and Thomas Lang...there's a lot more that i like but those are my top 5 lol!

make of drum kit: TAMA BABY!!!!

make of cymbals: Zildjian

where do you practice: my basement, my cousin's basement, school music room and the local music centre whenever i go lol.

are you in a band/s: i'm currently in 2 bands wit some friends from my school (The Gnomads and SKITCH) this past October i played a gig with my uncles at my cousin's 18th birthday bash!

covers or originals:

The Gnomads (i'm the youngest member) - we mainly do covers of Van Halen, Nirvana, Zeppelin but we're starting to write our own stuff now. styles we play can range from rock to funk to reggae to jazz all the way to metal.

SKITCH (i'm the oldest member) - my recent band formed about 2 months ago and we mainly do our own music. we actually completed writing 2 songs 3 weeks after we formed and now we've got a lot of new stuff and hoping to start recording some tracks. styles we play are mainly rock, punk and ska with a little bit of funk.

what style of music: rock, punk, funk, reggae, ska, a little bit of jazz...to honest i like a variety of music and i also enjoy playing different styles of music :)

favourite take out food: chinese food lol

country: Canada

one really odd fact about yourself: um...i was once part of an Air Cadet Marching Band a the cymbalist and i inverted both cymbals. they were lucky to have been fixed, i was told it was so difficult at once point our instructor tried putting a part of the cymbal underneath one of the front tires of his car while he stepped on the other half and it still didn't bend back...is that good enough? lol

how did you start drumming: well as a toddler and a young kid i would always play on my uncles kit whenever we went to visit. somehow i got tied to the drums, however it wasn't until i was 12 that i got my first Peavey kit and started with that. it's funny too cuz when i started playing drums all my classmates wanted to start bands and have me as their drummer ahaha.

Pepe_de_Souza

02-10-2008, 05:41 AM

Hi everyone!
My name is Pepe de Souza, I'm from Lisboa, Portugal, I'm 27 years old and I'm a professional drummer!
I play in "Primitive Reason"(www.primitivereason.com) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkV7Fxh6oVE) and in a "Bob Marley and the Wailers" tribute band called "Quem é o bOb?"! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HWXot7eqvw)

I play since i was 5 with help from my father who played also!
I started my education in 1999 at the jazz college in Lisboa, "Hot Clube de Portugal, Escola Luis Villas-Boas" with professor Bernardo Moreira and André Sousa Machado.

I use 2 kits for different situations:
kit 1
- Pearl MasterWorks Carbon ply Limited Edition with the following specifications:
BD - 20x18; TT - 8x7, 10x8, 14x11;
SN1 - Yamaha 12x5 Stage Custom Advantage Series with Groove Wedge;
SN2 - Pearl 10x5 Fire Cracker Series;
SN3 - Pearl 14x4 Sensitone Series;

kit 2
- Costum made kit from an old kit in natural finish with the following specifications:
BD - 16x16; TT - 8x7, 13x10;
SN1 - Yamaha 12x5 Stage Custom Advantage Series with Groove Wedge;

Cymbals:
I use:
-Zildjian: in the kit 1;
-Sabian: in the kit 1 and 2;
-Alchemy: in the kit 2;

Cheers!

TheDharmaBum

02-11-2008, 05:20 PM

Real name: Chris W.

age: 22

how long been playing: 12 years, 10 years playing in bands

origin of user name: My favorite book + my love for eastern philosophy.

top 5 drummers: Eh.

make of drumkit: 4 piece SJC custom in black sparkle with an inlaid silver sparkle stripe and white powdercoated hardware. 4 piece DW maple in tobacco satin oil. Old 4 piece jazz sized pearl prestige session in black lacquer

make of cymbal: Zildjian

where do you practice: practice pad at my house, my band's practice space, my lesson room early in the morning/ late at night. I don't practice as much as i should.

are you in a band/s: Incommunicado, sometimes This Side of Eve, various churches in the area, and a quirky mope-pop sideproject that I've been working on.

covers or originals: I made a solemn promise to myself to never play in a cover band.

what style of music: Indie rock, pop, punk, math-rock, jazz, weird, whatever.

favourite take out food: quiznos

country: US

one really odd fact about yourself: I'm just an odd person pretty much, one fact wouldn't do me any justice.

how did you start drumming: went with my mom to get my first pair of sticks for school band when i was 10. The store had a budd rich video on. the end.

MATTHIAS RUMPF

02-12-2008, 10:38 PM

hi- my name is matthias rumpf, born 1959 in Dortmund /Germany.
first i got classical training on snare drum, when i was about 16. i had a good teacher
at that time. he was solo-tympanist in the symphonic orchestra of dortmund.

later i studied jazz in cologne. leader was jiggs whigham, a trombone player and
(a wonderful) teacher from ohio / usa.

all those years i worked a whole lot on snaredrum and drum set. and i also played a
whole lot in all kinds of bands, from dance-music to jazz or rock.

i am still into working and learning. i collected pretty much stuff, that i wrote for snare drum
and drum set. now i will bring out a drum book, first in a small number of exemplars,
later, i hope to find a professional firm, printing and selling musical books.

the same procedure will follow, in showing my CD with drummusic, entiteled
"under construction", a cd with only drums on it, just 3 microfons, all live played.

i am happy, introducing myself to DRUMMERWORLD now.

keep the faith
Matthias Rumpf

Big_Philly

02-12-2008, 10:43 PM

Welcome to drummerworld! Interesting resume, seems like you are a versatile player which is great! I'm curious what your book will be like.

Banzai

02-14-2008, 05:32 AM

real name? Benjamin
age? 15
how long been playing? 6
origin of user name? My dog's name
top 5 drummers? John Bonham, Mike Portnoy, Joey Jordison, Stewart Copeland, Dafnis Prieto, Alan Evans
make of drumkit? Mapex M series
make of cymbal? Zildjian
where do you practice?Garage
are you in a band/s? Barros Jarpa http://www.purevolume.com/barrosjarpa
covers or originals? Both
what style of music?Funk, Progressive (both rock and metal), Rock.
favourite take out food? Pasta
country? Chile (never heard of it?)
one really odd fact about yourself? too many to detail.
how did you start drumming? I don't know how I ended up in drum lessons in my third school (in Argentina) and when I came back to Chile I had developed a taste for the Art of Drumming and decided to continue my lessons and now I'm hoping I can make a living out of music 'till the end of my life.

singforsam

02-16-2008, 12:19 AM

My name is Sam. I am glad to be a part of this forum. I love music and everything about it.

oikroitnik

02-16-2008, 03:20 AM

real name?
age?40
how long been playing?one year
origin of user name?rythmic sound from hardcore sets, i suspect its HH,sn,HH. played backwards?
top 5 drummers? bill ward(sabbatth) coazy powell,jojo meyer.toucan,joe solomon
make of drumkit?bitsa.assembled from car boots , ebay and pals. premier maxwin,Pp.sonor allsorts
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?

oikroitnik

02-16-2008, 03:37 AM

real name?Kevin H

age? 40

how long been playing?one year

origin of user name?rythmic sound from hardcore sets, i suspect its HH,sn,HH. played backwards?

top 5 drummers? bill ward(sabbatth) coazy powell,jojo meyer.toucan,joe solomon

make of drumkit?bitsa.assembled from car boots , ebay and pals. premier maxwin,Pp.sonor allsorts

make of cymbal? HH meinl,sabian china(cracked/still sounds cool), trash splash9" took a blowtorch to it myself(filthy) unknown 16"ride.

where do you practice?conservatory

are you in a band/s?nope

covers or originals?yes

what style of music?ska jungle rock FUN

favourite take out food?Indian

country?England

one really odd fact about yourself?my second toes are longer than my big toes

how did you start drumming?3O"clock in the morning at an all night jamm. decided to fuk about with the vacant drum kit developed a rock solid nervous twitch in my right foot which i placed on the bass.and rolled cross the toms 'till it meshed.a feat which astounded my wife and pals and which i have so far failed to replicate...

DR. UMMER

02-16-2008, 05:31 PM

real name? Matko
age? 25
how long been playing? 10 years
origin of user name?
top 5 drummers? Jojo Mayer,Danny Carey,Lars Ulrich,Thomas Lang,Animal
make of drumkit? TAMA
make of cymbal? Sabian
where do you practice? At my friend's house
are you in a band/s? yes
covers or originals? Originals
what style of music? metal,rock,techno,jazz,pop,ska,regge......
favourite take out food? Pizza (and beer)
country? Croatia
one really odd fact about yourself? I'am still alive! :-)
how did you start drumming? Friend ask me if I want to play drums,and I say Yes!

TwistedZ

02-16-2008, 06:44 PM

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real name? Shawn
age? 41
how long been playing? 1 year as an adult, 2 years as a kid
origin of user name? ATV Racing. I pilot a Suzuki Z400
top 5 drummers? Jojo Mayer, John Bonham, Jerry Shirley, Billy Ward, Chris Layton
make of drumkit? Yamaha Stage Customs
make of cymbal? Zildjian, Bosphorus, Wuhan
where do you practice? Jam room in basement
are you in a band/s? no
covers or originals?
what style of music? Blues, Classic Rock
favourite take out food? Mexican
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself?
how did you start drumming? I played percussion in school band and always wanted a drum kit. I bought one a year ago.

The Rev #2

02-16-2008, 09:57 PM

Real Name: John
Age: 17
How long have you been playing?: 5 years
Origin of user name?: When I started my account, I loved the Rev at the time.
Top 5 drummers: Jo Jo Mayer, Dave Weckl, Thomas Lang, John Blackwell, John Bonham
Make of drumkit: Old Pearl Export
Make of Cymbals: Zildjian K's and A's
Where do you practice?: In my den in the winter. In my garage in the spring and summer.
Are you in a band?: Not at the moment
Favorite Food?: My baked macaroni
Country?:USA
Odd fact about yourself?: I have a very strange sense of humor
What made you start playing drums?: Led Zeppelin..John Bonham

wallydavid

02-17-2008, 04:03 PM

Real Name: Wally
Age: 44
How long have you been playing?: 37 years (with nearly a 20 year break)
Origin of user name?: It is my name
Top 5 drummers: John Bonham, Bill Bruford, Neil Peart, Steve Gadd & Terry Bozio
Make of drumkit: Yamaha Stage Custom & Simmons SD5K Digital Kit
Make of Cymbals: Vintage Zildjian & Sabian from late 70's - early 80's
Where do you practice?: Band's practice space & my dinning room on the Simmons
Are you in a band?: The Bob Squad
Favorite Food?: Pizza
Country?:USA
Odd fact about yourself?: Had a 20 year hiatus from playing the drums. Now at age 44, I'm in a gigging band.
What made you start playing drums?: Cello was boring, trumpet hurt my lips. Turned to the drums and never looked back.

Grooverider

02-18-2008, 05:30 PM

Real name: Leif
Age: 29 (turning 30 in a few month - the horror, the horror)
How long been playing: 11 month to be exact (but I did play like 4 times when I was in the military 10 years ago but that doesn't count, does it?)
Origin of user name: Can't remember where it's from, just thought it was nice.
Top 5 drummers: Art Blakey, Tony Williams, Philly Joe Jones, Elvin Jones and Gene Krupa. (I'm totally into jazz at the moment :)
Make of drumkit: Pearl Export from early 80's.
Make of cymbal: Sabian at the moment
Where do you practice: In and old cellar from 1700-something in the middle of Stockholm.
Are you in a band/s: Sorta, me and two friends pactice every friday but don't consider us as a band just yet.
Covers or originals: Originals
What style of music: Jazz, funk and disco.
Favourite take out food: Kebab
Country: Sweden
One really odd fact about yourself: I've released 7 records with techno music.
How did you start drumming: I allways loved drums and been producing electronic music for ages and last march the chance of playing real drums came, and I took it. Since then I'm hooked!!

Mikey Dangerous

02-19-2008, 07:11 AM

Real name: Michael

Age: 26

How long been playing: Started playing when I was 10 years old and played for 9 years. Then I stopped for 6 years (in University and living in places that aren't "drum friendly"). Started playing again about 1.5 years ago.

Origin of user name: My band gave it to me. I thought it was a great stage-name.

Top 5 drummers: Carter Beauford, Dave Weckl, Steve Gadd, Vinnie Colaiuta, Travis Barker, Gene Krupa. Okay, that's 6 drummers - you caught me.

Make of drumkit: Yamaha Birch Custom Absolute w/ Vintage Natural finish.

Make of cymbal: Always been a Zildjian guy (A's), but I just bought my kit used and it came outfitted with all Sabian cymbals (HH, and HHX Evolution).

Where do you practice: Jam space is my lead-singer's house

Are you in a band: Yes - Clifford Fastco

Covers or originals: Originals. We play the odd cover here and there just for fun.

What style of music: Rock/Alternative/Progressive/Punk/Acoustic

Favourite take out food: Quiznos

Country: Canada

One really odd fact about yourself: Usually, you have a house to put your kit in. I on the other hand, have a kit and now I need to buy a house for it.

How did you start drumming: My dad's a drummer and I used to play his drums with wooden spoons when I was a little kid. In 5th grade Music Class, we had to pick instruments - I didn't want to play anything that I had to breathe into and I thought drums were the coolest thing to play (still do). When I saw them in the back of the room, it was game over.

benji68

02-19-2008, 12:02 PM

Real name: Benjamin
Age: 39

How long been playing: about 25 years

Origin of user name: lacking creativity

Top 5 drummers: Dave Weckl, Gavin Harrison, Steve Gadd, JoJo Mayer, Ferdi Rüegg

Make of drumkit: Tama Rockstar Pro

Make of cymbal: Paiste 2002 and Meinl Byzance

Where do you practice: In my house or anywhere on my knees

Are you in a band: Yes - Dürenann

Covers or originals: Originals (in swiss german).

What style of music: as many as possible

Favourite take out food: Thai

Country: Switzerland

One really odd fact about yourself: See below (the one about my first drumkit).

How did you start drumming: I was drumming on everything since bein a little kid. Due to the place my parents and I liced in, I couldn't have a drum kit, so I learned the trumpet instead. When my parents finally built a house, I got my first drumkit (Tama Swingstar) - and I still play it as a secondary kit...

Viktors

02-19-2008, 10:13 PM

real name - Viktor Stavrum
age - 16
how long been playing - 6 yrs
origin of user name - my first name and first letter in last name
top 5 drummers - Bonzo, Olaf Olsen, Dave Weckl, Vinnie Paul and Simon Phillips
make of drumkit - Premier Resonator
make of cymbal - Paiste
where do you practice - at home or in band roome
are you in a band/s - yes, 3
covers or originals - originals
what style of music - everything from jazz to metal
favourite take out food - everything that tastes good
country - Norway
one really odd fact about yourself - I can move my ears, not too odd..
how did you start drumming - My dad noticed i had potensial.

sizzlingbadger

02-20-2008, 10:31 AM

Hi,

I'm new to your forum and just thought I'd say hello. I've been spending some time trawling the threads and there is some really great advice here.

I've just started to play the drums and have a Ludwig CS Custom (Fusion) kit with Paiste PST3 cymbals. I've been messing about on my kit for a few weeks but have just started weekly lessons and have found these to be invaluable.

Hope to be speaking with you all in the future !

Cheers SB

djp132

02-20-2008, 05:07 PM

Badgers are cool without any frills, but a SIZZLING badger? That is just awesome.

Reminds me of a tavern in Middle'earth or something. (prancing pony, etc...) heh

Welcome to the forum! Everyone here is awesome. There is never a shortage of good conversation and things to learn.

Good to meet you SB!

Derrick

batteristico

02-23-2008, 01:27 AM

Hi everyone,
I'm a new visitor in this place!

real name: Rino
age: 31 year
how long been playing? from when I had 12 years
origin of user name: I don't know to explain it
top 5 drummers: in this time: Steve Gadd, Jeff Porcaro, Philly Joe Jones, Magnus Ostrom, Manu Katché and many others
make of drumkit? DrumSound (Italian Custom Drums) and Tamburo Drums (another italian drums)
make of cymbal? Zildjian K Custom and Zildjian other series
where do you practice? in my practice room and at my home only with a practice pad
are you in a band/s? yes
covers or originals? cover and original band
what style of music? jazz, world, experimental
favourite take out food? Italian food
country? Italy

Fassa Albrecht

02-23-2008, 05:19 AM

Hi there. Been a member of this forum for ages but never got round to a proper intro.

I'm 20 this year, been playing drums 6 months, and play an Arbiter Flats kit with Arbiter Standard cymbals. I'm in a band but as a bassist, playing indie music. My username comes from my real surname Albrecht and my fave cycling team Fassa Bortolo.

Hope to speak to some of you later!

soulnomad

02-23-2008, 06:35 AM

real name?-Theo Brown
age?-53
how long been playing?-30yrs.
origin of user name?-constant touring
top 5 drummers?-brian blade,dennis chambers,?uestlove,thomas pridgen,tony williams
make of drumkit?-premier
make of cymbal?-saluda
where do you practice?-in the basement
are you in a band/s?-yes
covers or originals?-originals
what style of music?-combination of blues,funk,jazz
favourite take out food?-Chinese
country?-Canada
one really odd fact about yourself?-even though playing in clubs demands that I keep late hours I am up 5 hours after going to bed.
how did you start drumming?-My mom started me after buying me a set of bongos at age 5.

Human

02-27-2008, 07:44 AM

Hello everyone.

real name: Sean
age: 16
how long been playing: Almost 5 years
origin of user name: I needed to pick a name to join, and this is what popped into my head.
top 5 drummers: Tough call...my list of favorite drummers changes often.
make of drumkit: Pearl Export
make of cymbal: Zildjian, Sabian
where do you practice: My basement.
are you in a band/s: Not really. I have a buddy who plays guitar and we jam every now and then.
covers or originals: Originals.
what style of music: Mostly rock
favourite take out food: Asian food in general
country: Canada
one really odd fact about yourself: I have a birthmark on my eyeball.
how did you start drumming: One day, I woke up and I wanted to play drums. I've been playing for almost 5 years now.

andy_swaaxgib

02-27-2008, 09:56 PM

Hi All

real name: Andy
age: 19
how long been playing: 5 years
origin of user name: my name, my kit, my cymbals and hardware mixed into one.
top 5 drummers: Dennis Chambers, Scott Philips, Taylor Hawkins, Tony Royster Jr. and Jimmy Chamberlain
make of drumkit: Steve White Custom
make of cymbal: Sabian AAX
where do you practice: My Room
are you in a band/s: 2 - Elysium and a new one without a name yet!
covers or originals: Originals.
what style of music: Grunge and Rock
country: England
how did you start drumming:Jeff Rich visited my school and after that I was desperate to drum.

Anesth

02-29-2008, 02:14 AM

Real name: Tim Hall

Age: 17

How long been playing: 4-5 years

Origin of user name: Comes from the Porcupine Tree song Anesthetise, my favourtie track of all time.

Top 5 drummers: Gavin Harrison, Thomas Pridgen, Neil Peart, Mike Portnoy, Chris Tsagakis( from the relatively unknown Rx Bandits)

Make of drumkit: Mapex M Birch

Make of cymbal: Various ranges of Sabian and my new prized 13" k/z hats :)

Where do you practice: My dads studio, im really lucky. Or the rehearsal rooms in college.

Are you in a band: 2 at the moment

Covers or originals: 1 of each :)

What style of music: Im a little prog kid at heart, but im really interested in branching out. I particularly like latin

Favourite take out food: I rarely get takeaways :/ probably Pizza

Country: England

One really odd fact about yourself: I have to clean my ears every day with cotton buds. I HATE having waxy ears.

How did you start drumming: My brothers band used to practice at my house and 1 day i was tapping on something and my dad suggested i play on the drummers kit.

mr. inards

03-03-2008, 06:47 AM

Back Again, I created an acct a couple of years ago and things got turned upside down for a while but Im online again and trying to remember all my old logins.

To refresh the memory here is the list

real name? Todd Ickes

age? 28

how long been playing? 16 yrs

origin of user name? Its hilarious!! Rings like a kid show hosts name

top 5 drummers? Bonham, Gadd, Copeland, Dailor, Ulrich

make of drumkit? DW Collectors Maple/Birch Purple Onyx Silk

make of cymbal? Zildjian K custom A custom A platinum

where do you practice?Basement

are you in a band/s? Yes, Devils of Belgrade

covers or originals? Originals

what style of music? Doom/Thrash Metal Insrumental

favourite take out food? Jimmy Johns or Fried Chicken

country? Amuurrica

one really odd fact about yourself? I only eat hot dogs in threes

how did you start drumming? And Justice For All, Even though he is not great Lars was the one who made me wanna pick up sticks in the first place, thats why hes in my top five.

See you guys in some other threads later

MonteChristo

03-05-2008, 02:19 AM

Real name: Ronn

Age: 44

How long been playing: about 4 Months

Origin of user name: The man in the Iron Mask

Top 5 drummers:

Make of drumkit: Mapex Saturn

Make of cymbal: Paiste

Where do you practice: In my house - Music room

Are you in a band: No

Covers or originals:

What style of music: heavy rock/country/classic rock

Favourite take out food: Depends on the day

Country: USA, left coast

One really odd fact about yourself: I'm a 44 year old beginer

How did you start drumming: My kid -8 years old- began to show an interest so I bought a kit -Gretsch Club Mod- About two months later I realised I was playing and my kid... not so much. I bought my Mapex Saturn and never looked back. I've been a guitar player for 30 years.

Big Chris

03-05-2008, 02:29 PM

Real name: Chris
Age: 33

How long been playing: 20 years

Origin of user name: I'm big (6'6", & went over what my bathroom scales can read years ago!!)

Top 5 drummers: Gene Hoglan, Sean Reinert, Mike Portnoy, Bobby Jarzombek, Tomas Haake

Make of drumkit: (Old) Premier APK 7 pce, (New) Mapex Pro-M 7 pce. Chad Smith sig snare. (Oh yeah....A Roland TD8 for practice)

Make of cymbal: Sabian AAX, HH & Paragon

Where do you practice: TD8 - In garage, Pro-M - At band rehearsala

Are you in a band: Yes - 'Designs of Chaos'

Covers or originals: Originals.

What style of music: Metal

Favourite take out food: Thai/Chinese

Country: England

One really odd fact about yourself: I have mild OCD (nothing major, just have to have all my volume levels on my numerous stereos on even numbers, etc)

How did you start drumming: Wanted to play rock music, my mate was a great guitar player when we were 13, so i felt i needed to play something that didn't involve learning chords/notes first....Drums it is!!!

Matt In Q8

03-05-2008, 05:59 PM

Real name: Matt
Age: 34

How long been playing: 25 years

Origin of user name: My name is Matt and I've been living and working in Kuwait for 2 years now

Top 5 drummers: Mike Portnoy, Taylor Hawkins, Tommy Lee, Travis Barker,

Make of drumkit: Roland TD20

Make of cymbal: Roland

Where do you practice: In the half of my bedroom which is my drum & workout area

Are you in a band: No

Covers or originals: Covers and working on solo peices

What style of music: Metal, Rock, Alternative

Favourite take out food: Pizza, Indian

Country: England / Kuwait

One really odd fact about yourself: I have to finish on a song which has double bass pedal sections in to give myself the full "Thankyou and goodnight" ending to my workout!

How did you start drumming: My dad noticed me beating the hell out of the family table with two knives and realised I was in time with the music, after a lecture on the value of family heirlooms he bought me a drumkit, the rest, as they say, is history.

1e&a

03-11-2008, 03:07 AM

real name_Eric L.

age_33

how long been playing_8 months

origin of user name_the 16th beat count

top 5 drummers_Brad Wilk_Brandon Canty_DaveGrohl_Mike D_Matt Cameron

make of drumkit_Mapex Pro M circa 1994, Navy blue with a bit of road wear_Pork Pie Big Black Brass Snare.

make of cymbal_Paiste 15" Wild Hats_16"Twenty Crash_18"Wild Crash_18"Wild Crush Ride_22"Heavy Ride

where do you practice_in my basement on a kit made of practice pads and a paiste 201 bronze cymbal set with mutes.

are you in a band/s_just jam with friends

covers or originals_mostly originals, when we do covers i really dont do them justice yet...

what style of music_rock & rock

favourite take out food_I'm a huge fan of burritos from Anna's Taqueria.

country_Boston MA USofA

one really odd fact about yourself_I'll try to think of something that's not too scandalous...

how did you start drumming_ i used to play bass back in the day, but havent played for a very long time. So one day a friend of mine who plays guitar but owns a drum kit, said hey why dont you play the drums? I have been hooked ever since.

Wild Willy

03-13-2008, 10:24 PM

real name? William O'Connor
age? 44
how long been playing? 38 yrs.
origin of user name? Was a sh@t disturber as a child and was nicknamed WW
top 5 drummers? John Bonham, Niel Peart, Kenny Aronoff, Paul Bostoph, Gene Krupa.
make of drumkit? 6 piece Lt. ed. Tama Starclassic B/B series with Hyperdrive toms. Finished in Dark Stardust Fade.
make of cymbal? Sabian & Zilgian
where do you practice? At home or jam spots.
are you in a band/s? Yes
covers or originals? I started out doing top 40 covers, was in a Mellencamp tribute band called Rumbleseat, ZZTop tribute, Original band called Justin sane. Currently doing classic rock songs performed by female artists.
what style of music? Classic Rock for playing, Heavier stuff for listening pleasure.
favourite take out food? Chinese food as long as they serve fries too!
country? Canada
one really odd fact about yourself? After so many years of playing "freestyle" I am just now leaning and practicing rudiments.
how did you start drumming? Got drums for my 6th Birthday and learned to play along with radio & records.

Monica McCoy

03-18-2008, 07:02 AM

real name? Varies by mood
age? I can't find my drivers license so I dunno.
how long been playing? 3 months.
origin of user name? It's my current internet moniker.
top 5 drummers? I don't really know any.
make of drumkit? Yamaha Stage Advantage Custom. It's made of wood and it looks like wood too.
make of cymbal? Zildjian Custom A. I bought a 4-pack.
where do you practice? in the garage
are you in a band/s? no. i'm not good enough yet.
covers or originals? I dunno how to write songs so covers it is.
what style of music? rock, rock, rock and an occassional jelly roll.
favourite take out food? it's all the same. rockers don't like food anyway.
country? Fragmented States of America
one really odd fact about yourself? i am terrified of cameras.
how did you start drumming? my parents bought me a drum set when I was 4 and I destroyed it with a Philip's screwdriver. three decades later I give it a second shot.

bacca

03-19-2008, 12:28 AM

real name-nick
age-34
been playing drums 20+ years
origin of user name?...
top 5 drummers-chris kontos/matt sorum/larry finn/lars ulrich/greg gilmore
make of kit- premier xpk/now yamaha dt xpress 1V
make of cymbal-yamaha (as per yamaha )
where i practise-spare room
am i in a band-not now/previously yes.-originals/covers.
what style of music-then heavy rock/alternative.
fave take out food-chinese/thai/indian
country-lincs/england
how did i start drumming-from an early age,tapping on anything usually tupperware boxes!
continued all through school onto desks,still tapping away on knees/feet tapping to this day!!! first drum kit-red broadway>old premier kit>xpk premier>yamaha dt xpress 1V.

edycarioca

03-19-2008, 08:30 PM

Hello, I am Brazilian and I do not know some write in English, I am using the help of a translator to write.
I would like to exchange experiences with drummers this forum. My e-mail contact is edyphn@gmail.com

joeysnare

03-19-2008, 11:28 PM

welcome to the forum! best place in the world for drummers.

Rhodri

03-20-2008, 12:13 AM

real name? Rhodri
age? 15
how long been playing? 2 years
origin of user name? my real name :P
top 5 drummers? buddy rich, gene krupa, steve gadd, omar hakim, chad smith
make of drumkit? yamaha dtxpress iii
make of cymbal? yamaha 3 zone ones
where do you practice? at my house lol
are you in a band/s? I play with my school orchestra sometimes but not really sadly :/
covers or originals? both
what style of music? big band at the moment and rocky stuff like muse and chili peppers and so on
favourite take out food? pizza :P
country? england, born in wales
one really odd fact about yourself? born on bonfire night (fifth november)
how did you start drumming? thought it was a cool thing to do so took lessons in school :D

gringo998

03-20-2008, 01:08 AM

DogBreath

03-20-2008, 06:26 AM

hey man welcome!

eu morei em sorocaba dois anos, e o meu pai e' do brasil, se voce quer conversar com alguem em portugese, pode fala que eu troco idea com voce! eu esqueci bastante e nao tanho acento no meu teclado aqui, mais acho que da pra conversar um pouco!
We have many international members but we keep it in English so that everyone can join in the conversations. Thanks.

votard

03-21-2008, 06:43 AM

real name: tyler
age: 15
how long i've been playing: dont' quite remember maybe 2-3 years since the birthday i got my kit
origin of username: a nickname i got that doubles as an insult...i don't seem to mind it.
top 5 drummers: hmmmm....neil peart, lars ulrich, brann dailor, nicko mcbrain, chris adler
make of drumkit: pearl export 5 piece
make of cymbals: mainly zildjian zbt or zbt plus, sabian b8, wuhan and other weird brands that have irresistible prices.
where do i practice: at home
are you in a band: yes, maybe multiple bands in the near future, but only one band right now, its going pretty slowly thanks to my guitarist who like to argue for fun.
covers or originals: both, i wish but the originals are coming very slowly
what style of music:i play thrash/doom/speed/power/ metal, and rock in some ways, i like playing d-beats for thrash metal, not so much of a fan of blast beats, but i can play a decent speed
country:USA! the state of missouri,
odd fact about me: i ride a shortbus to school, but that has nothing to do with the way i am. lol
how did I start drumming?: wanted a musical intrument for my birthday, either drums or banjo. I never really liked wanting to play guitar because i thought at the time that there was too much to learn about chords and weird stuff. and drums are more versatile than a banjo.

freakyperks

03-23-2008, 08:03 AM

real name? Josh Sniderman

age? 15

how long been playing? 8 1/2 years

origin of user name? imade it up

top 5 drummers? Dave Lombardo, Joey Jordison, John Boecklin, Chris Adler, James "Reverend" Sullivan

make of drumkit? Originally SP, but sorta switched each piece individually to pearl

make of cymbal? Mostly Paiste, except my 1 Wuhan china

where do you practice? My "drum room"

are you in a band/s? yes, but we,re lookin' 4 a singer

covers or originals? we dont know yet, but most likly originals

what style of music? We like metal, so i guess we'll do metal

favourite take out food? pizza

country? USA

one really odd fact about yourself? I take anti-depressant pills, because my parents think i'm depressed, but they just make me feel loopy

how did you start drumming? I guess i started bangin' on garbage cans, nd then it just kinda grew on me

Bob Smith

03-23-2008, 04:51 PM

real name? Jonathan
age? 14
how long been playing? 3 years
origin of user name? the most plain name you can have
top 5 drummers? phil collins, Neil peart, bob gatzen, terry bozzio, johnny rabb(all the ppl that look at drumset with a musical interpretaion)
make of drumkit? mapex
make of cymbal? sabian, zildjian
where do you practice? at home
are you in a band/s? not right now
covers or originals? idk yet
what style of music? rock
favourite take out food? wendy's burgers
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself? i can solve a rubik's cube
how did you start drumming? in middle school band

raguer

03-24-2008, 10:06 AM

im drummer from mexico city

www.myspace.com/raulguereca

Matt-a-tat-tat

03-25-2008, 05:59 PM

real name? matt

age? 34

how long been playing? 22 years

origin of user name? no origin sounds neat. i have lots o tattoos, so maybe that's where it came from.

top 5 drummers? i think any drummer who pushes the art form is a top drummer.

make of drumkit? tama superstar custom hyperdrive with a yamaha snare drum

make of cymbal? paiste

where do you practice? in my apartment or anywhere i can

are you in a band/s? about to be again

covers or originals? originals

what style of music? rock/punk rock/classic skate rock/classic hardcore/world

favourite take out food? all take out food is good. all food is good.

country? usa

one really odd fact about yourself? i'm obsessed with venereal diseases (i've never had one but i have a weird obsession with them)

how did you start drumming? alex van halen probably started it all then neil peart's red tama around 1984 and 1985 - the one with the simmons satellite kit, then jon farris . . . i started out the usual way: drumsticks and a practice pad, then a snare drum, then lessons, then the kit . . .

Tom Sawyer

03-26-2008, 02:54 AM

Hey, I'm new in here.

real name? Otto
age? 18
how long been playing? Roughly 10 years, 2 of which seriously
origin of user name? Maybe the Rush Song, maybe the Book, both are great.
top 5 drummers? In no particular order: Neil Peart, Carter Beauford, Dennis Chambers, Bonzo, Gavin Harrison.
make of drumkit? Tama
make of cymbal? Zildjian
where do you practice? Right here in my room.
are you in a band/s? Yeah.
covers or originals? Both, covers more seriously.
what style of music? Rock I guess.
favourite take out food? Döner Kebap.
country? Portugal.
one really odd fact about yourself? That's up to the others to decide.
how did you start drumming? My dad bought a kit when I was a kid, and it just happened.

Boom Boom

03-28-2008, 01:41 AM

real name: James
age: 43
how long been playing: about 18 years
origin of user name: nickname when I was in high school cuz I played the drums
top 5 drummers: Stanton Moore, Steve Jordan, Jim Keltner, Al Jackson, Pete Thomas
make of drumkit: 2006 USA Customer Gretsch and late 50's/early 60's Round Badge Gretsch
make of cymbal: combination of Bosphorus and Zildjian
where do you practice: garage
are you in a band/s: yes
covers or originals: mostly covers, a few originals
what style of music: 60's style R&B/classic rock/garage rock
favourite take out food: BBQ
country:USA
one really odd fact about yourself: I have a CPA cerificate/license
how did you start drumming: as a youngster, heard Let There Be Drums by The Ventures. Immediately broke out the cardboard boxes and started bangin' away!

vscustomdrums

03-29-2008, 04:34 PM

real name? Vince Sperrazza
age? 56
how long been playing? since shortly after the earth cooled
origin of user name? on a small scale, repair, restore and make custom snare drums, on my space at www.myspace.com/vscustomdrums
top drummers? Gene, Buddy, Ringo, Charlie, Al Jackson, Art Blakey, Motown drummers
make of drumkit? favorite - restored 67 Ludwig Club Date
make of cymbal? Zildjian and Sabian
where do you practice? basement studio
are you in a band/s? classic rock with old friends, community big band
covers or originals? the classic rock group plays some originals in the classic rock feel
country? US - upstate New York
one really odd fact about yourself? I'm a retired teacher, 33 years 7th grade science. That's right...33 years with 12 year olds.
how did you start drumming? When I was very young, my grandfather put sticks in my hands...he played drums in Buffalo, NY, from 29 to 41...my inspiration.
favorite quote? "You can only be young once, but you can always be immature." Dave Barry

TamaDrummer101

04-01-2008, 07:58 AM

What's up guys, i'm new here too

real name? Michael
age? 15
how long been playing? Almost 4 years, 2 months of which seriously!! :)
origin of user name? im i have a Tama, and i'm a drummer, and i just like the # 101
top 5 drummers? joey jordison, mike wengren, jordan mancino, peart (of course), phil collins
make of drumkit? Tama
make of cymbal? Zildjian + Wuhan
where do you practice? in my basement
are you in a band/s? nope. i really want to...
covers or originals? ...
what style of music? metal
favourite take out food? chinese
country? USA!!!
one really odd fact about yourself? i.... dk......
how did you start drumming? my friend got a set and i really liked it!!!!.

rowley78

04-02-2008, 04:10 AM

Name: David Ledoux

Age: 22

How long: 18 years

Led; is cause my last name is ledoux and my favorite band is led zeppelin.

Top 5: John Bonham, Phil Collins, Aaron Gillespie, Steve Gadd, Buddy Rich

Drumkit: Slingerland built in early 70's (my dad's drum) very well preserved built in Niles, Illinois, its black its a 4 piece: 13" - 14"toms, 18" floor and 24" kick, and i bough an 16" floor on ebay same color and same period. Snare: I had my dad's old 70's Super-sensitive snare 6,5"/14" and he want it back so i bought a supra-phonic black beauty brass on brass 6,5"/14" it sound amazing of course. All my hardware is from the latest heavy duty ludwig series, double-braced, two foot hi-hat plus 3rd little leg hi-hat stand works totally smoothly its the best hi-hat stand I've seen, speed-king kick pedal, convertible cymbals stands.

Cymbals: Paiste from 2008 series, just got them! Hi-hat: Rude sound-edge 14", Rude crash-ride 19", Rude Ride-crash 20" and 2002 wild ride 22". carried in paiste delux 22" bag. I use also for smoother stuff the Zildjian A custom 20" ping ride.

I practice in a rented space from a drylaundry downtown Sherbrooke PQ canada, we built a studio for our band.

I'm in a band called Semperfi www.myspace.com/semperfimusic777 we are currently recording an EP to get a label deal. Its our own compos but we are having fun to do covers just for practice and for fun.

Its really weird to say but we called it Northern Rock but its a mix of all our main influences, Underoath, Led Zep, Thrice, radiohead, arcade fire etc. We have folk songs, electro-acoustic, post-hardcore metal-core songs, classic rock songs so its pretty alternative lol.

Hum, Harveys, Subway, Super Pita, French baguette sandwichs, McDonalds

Québec, Canadaaaaa(french-canada)

I learned to love the coldness and humidity of where i live.

My dad started me up at 4 seriously, he was a drummer since he was 14, his dad was a musician all his life and his uncles too.its in the genes.

peace, aurevoir

rowley78

04-02-2008, 04:17 AM

Ryan Barclay

04-03-2008, 06:28 PM

real name - Ryan Barclay, check me at..... www.barclaymusic.org
age - 30
how long been playing - 16 yrs
origin of user name - Irish
top 5 drummers - Billy Martin, Glen Kotche, Justin Foley, Josh Freese, Dave Weckle
make of drumkit - I have many...for different occasions
make of cymbal - I have many for different occasions
where do you practice - My home
are you in a band/s - I am a freelance drummer, so I play with who hires me.
covers or originals - both, whatever the band wants that hires me.
what style of music - All, I have played and recorded many different styles.
favourite take out food- Pizza
country - USA
one really odd fact about yourself - I was the first touring drummer for Columbia Recording Artist Teddy Geiger.
how did you start drumming - I was stoked on the drums as long as I can remember so my parents gave in and bought me some crappy percussion instruments.

pass the peas

04-05-2008, 09:43 AM

Hello From Sunny Florida

real name? J

age? 37

how long been playing? 4 months

origin of user name? THESE are the JBs

top 5 drummers? Blakey, Krupa, Chick Webb, Jabo/Clyde, John Bonham, Kenny Clarke, Max Roach, Bernard Purdie, Ben Dixon, Dave Bailey, Idris Muhammad, Ray Barretto, "Patato" Valdez, Tito Puente, Mongo Santamaria, Willie Bobo, ?uestlove, JoJo Mayer...

make of drumkit? I would like to have a vintage Slingerland set

make of cymbal? Zildjian, I imagine

where do you practice? Roland electronic kit in living room

are you in a band/s? no

covers or originals? n/a

what style of music? Bop/hard bop/soul jazz, big band/swing, latin jazz/ salsa, reggae, ska, r&b/soul, hip-hop, downtempo, jump-up, trip-hop/acid jazz, honky-tonk, western swing/old timey/bluegrass, middle Sinatra, Ella, etc. Not that I can play ANY of this stuff, just what I like.

favourite take out food? Mr. Empanada

country? I haven't travelled enough to make a favorite

one really odd fact about yourself? all of the above

how did you start drumming? practice pad/sticks/metronome

matthew

04-05-2008, 10:20 AM

real name? Matt
age? 21
how long been playing? since I was 12
top 5 drummers? Buddy Rich, Daniel Glass, Earl Palmer, Benny Greb, Jojo Mayer...
make of drumkit? tama rockstar (modified), Roland td6 electronic kit
make of cymbal? Zildjian K constantinople family(22" flat ride, 13" hi hats, 16" Crash)
where do you practice? Roland electronic kit in my room, real drums in the other room
are you in a band/s? rusty pinto combo, The continentals
covers or originals? both
what style of music? i, like most of you, love and appreciate all style of music, and i do not state that lightly. from bjork to immortal, to hip hop to jazz, to dixieland, to funk to ska to ..... you get the idea... my bands play rockabilly and 1940s/1950s rhythm & blues
favourite take out food? kebabs
country? I live in australia, born in new zealand
one really odd fact about yourself? I've got three eyeballs
how did you start drumming? randomly, spur of the moment idea, then bought a kit really suddenly and never looked back!

xtruist

04-05-2008, 10:45 PM

Check this out!

http://www.youtube.com/xtruist

fourstringdrums

04-05-2008, 11:04 PM

Welcome, but you already posted this in YOUR PLAYING. This forum, if you post in it, you should actually tell us about yourself.

xtruist

04-06-2008, 12:25 PM

Hi guys, sorry for the mix up, my friend actually registered the username for me :) Anyway, I am from Serbia, Balkan, Europe... I've been playing for quite some time now... I played Pearl Masters MMX (which I still have) and just recently bought this DW collectors. (I really like it, I think that it sounds better than MMX, but I'd like to check out Reference :)... I compose a lot of music, and have been mostly stuck in my room for the last ten years, just composing, practicing and playing various instruments :) For some unknown reason, I decided to do a bit of promotion of my works, and hopefully,soon, I'll open my web site, myspace etc. Anyway my music is mostly not very drummer oriented, but as I like drums (A LOT), I hope to one day make something interesting (hopefully a bit more arranged and purposeful) drum wise...

shaunx

04-07-2008, 10:28 AM

Hello there,
Thanks for all for letting me to know about this forum. My name is Shaun and i am from India. One of my friend told me about his site. Cheers to all and lets share our different views together.

markthedrummer

04-11-2008, 03:54 PM

Hi everyone. There's a film of me playing and yakking whilst on tour in South Africa last year http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=12784456211

real name? Mark Huggett

age? Classic

how long been playing? 30 years

origin of user name? seemed like a good idea at the time

top 5 drummers? Art Blakey, Buddy Rich, John Bonham, Tony Allen, Billy Cobham

make of drumkit? Yamaha 9000R with a DW bronze snare

make of cymbal? Zildjian

where do you practice? At home on my Bill Sanders practice kit

are you in a band/s? Oh Yes

covers or originals? Both

what style of music? World Jazz, Blues, Ska, Rock

favourite take out food? Curry

country? England

one really odd fact about yourself? Jammed with Mark Anthony Turnage when I was 16

how did you start drumming? Older brothers are drummers

I'm looking forward to checking out peoples stuff

ATB Mark

Beardface

04-11-2008, 07:36 PM

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real name- Matt
age -28
how long been playing -18 years
origin of user name - I have a pretty decent size beard. I ususally am never seen without one.
top 5 drummers - Keith Carlock, Billy Martin, Jojo Mayer, Billy Cobham, and Art Blakey
make of drumkit - walnut stain 60's Slingerland 4-piece, Gretsch Catlina Birch.
make of cymbal? Sabian Hats, HHX Ride, 60's A zildjian 20". Zildjian K Istanbul 20" from 50's. various crashes and chinas.
where do you practice? Basement of my house, band practice area in guitar players home.
are you in a band/s? Among Thy Valiant Sons
covers or originals? Original Music
what style of music? Experimental Indie
favourite take out food? Chinese
country? U.S.
one really odd fact about yourself? I feel that buying a ride cymbal is on par with picking a wife/girlfirend.
how did you start drumming? started in school band in 4th grade. listened to my dads AC/DC, The Who, and Boston LP's.

Janson

04-13-2008, 12:25 AM

real name? Robert Janson
age? 20
how long been playing? 3 years
origin of user name? It's my surname...
top drummers? Weckl, Dominic Howard, Micael Öberg, loads more
make of drumkit? Shopping for one right now...
make of cymbal? Zildjian K and K Custom
make of snare? 70's Ludwig Supraphonic 5x14
where do you practice? Shared rehearsal space, beat up Pearl Exports..
are you in a band/s? Might be Trifle, pop-punk/ska kind of band. Think NOFX, Rancid but a bit more ska.
covers or originals? One or two covers, mostly originals
country? Sweden
one really odd fact about yourself? Still haven't owned a drum kit
how did you start drumming? learned some at school when I was about 15, finally had to learn drums when forming a band in high school, 5 years ago or so. we were all guitarrists but someone had to learn to play the only proper instrument. :)

I'm a full time mechanical engineering student shopping around for a nice kit. a 18" kick kit would work perfectly with my taste in big cymbals, keeping the kit tight and low is my melody. Also looking to learn more on the subject of music theory and drum notes, etc, as well as expanding my horizons with more jazz and groove based music.

weldflash

04-14-2008, 02:40 AM

real name? Joy

age? 51

how long been playing? Since December 20, 2007

origin of user name? Used to be a welder at one time

top 5 drummers? Matt Abts, Steve Gadd, Steve Jordan, Ringo Starr, Rick Allen

make of drumkit? Yamaha Rydeen

make of cymbal? mix of Sabian and Zildjian

where do you practice? my living room

are you in a band/s? no

what style of music? just about anything that sounds good to me

favourite take out food? Chinese

country? USA

one really odd fact about yourself? I've ridden an elephant

how did you start drumming? Just decided to go for it before I was dead

KaBoom21

04-14-2008, 05:00 AM

This seemed like as good a place as any to post this, so here goes.

I'm getting back into drumming after many years away. Like many drummers my age, I started playing after hearing "The Spirit of Radio" on the radio way back in high school. I thought Peart's playing was the coolest thing I'd ever heard.

Also, a friend of mine's brother played the drums and I watched him play along to Zeppelin's "Living Loving Maid" and it looked liked so much fun, so I bought his old crappy kit for $75 bucks and banged away for a few months. (interesting sidenote: he also turned his little cousin onto drumming at a really young age when he was visiting Illinois from San Diego - that little cousin is Atom/Adam Willard from Rocket from the Crypt and whatever band he plays for now).

After my first lesson, I improved immensely overnight and continued w/ the lessons for about a year. I 'm left-handed and was playing a left-handed set-up, but once I started lessons, my teacher had me play on a righty kit - I'm really glad he did! Not being able to sit in would be the worst. I wasn't the greatest student in terms of practicing - I didn't have the patience for the books/rudiments, so I pretty much would just play along to Rush records with my headphones on. Got to be pretty good, but only in a one-trick-pony kind of way. Played classic rock covers in a few bands during high school, but didn't play much after that. I could always hold my own if I sat in, but always knew I could be so much better.

Probably the coolest things that happened to me in the last 10 years were getting the chance to play with Rick Neilsen from Cheap Trick and sitting in on Matt Chamberlain's kit during sound check. I'm from Cheap Trick's hometown and I was in a dive bar/restaurant my friend's family owns and Rick requented the place from time to time. He walks in, decides he wants to play and asks if anyone plays bass and drums. I sheepishly said "I play drums" and the cook played bass, so we get up on stage with the house gear and jammed for 45 minutes. He's so cool - he picks up the guitar, fiddles around with it for about 10 seconds and goes to town. Amazing experience.

I got to sit in on Chamberlain's kit during a tour with Fiona Apple. My cousin drove one of the tour buses and introduced me to the band. I hung out w/ Matt for about 45 minutes on the tour bus as we watched a VH1 "Behind the Music" episode. Playing a professionally miked kit on stage before a show was SO cool.

Anyway, fast forward to last year and I bought a set of Vdrums (TD12) since I live in a condo. Played whenever I had the chance and just this month have been working on all the things I should have 30 years ago - rudiments, lessons plans with left and right hand leading, etc.

Before, I could only do single stroke, paradiddles and triplet rolls. I never learned a double stroke roll and after one month or practicing rudiments EVERY day (30 minutes minimum) the progress is definitely evident.

Another cool thing is I've been doing the "pay it forward" thing by turning a couple of nine year olds onto drumming -one is my best friend's nephew and the other is a really good friend's son. I loaned one of them my old Sonor kit and bought the other one a used Tama gig kit. They're like sponges with everything drumming now and it's been a great bonding experience. I ride them pretty hard about daily practicing since I don't want them to make the same mistake I did.

I took my first proper kit out of storage and cleaned it up pretty good - it's a Ludwig 6 piece kit from 1968 - wish I'd known vintage drums were going to be so desirable or I would have taken better care of them (yeah right). Don't have the room to store it, so I'm just going to see what I can get for it on craigslist.

Want to get back w/ acoustic drums and want to play w/ other musicians just for fun, so I bought a used Export ELX 4 piece shell pack and a Pork Pie Li'l Squealer 5x12 snare. I still have old Zildjians from the early '80's - 20" inch Deep Ride, 14" Quick Beats (hate them, not very versatile) and a 16" medium-thin crash.

Anyway, Lots of good advice on the board from what I've seen, so I'll be spending a lot of time in the archives section and looking for veteran advice when I decide to upgrade my kit and cymbals

Bingthedrummer

04-22-2008, 04:00 PM

real name? Matt

age? 26

how long been playing? 13/14 years ish

origin of user name? My full name is Matt Chandler and everyone calls me bing soooo Bingthedrummer seemed obvious :-)

top 5 drummers? Tre Cool, Tayler Hawkins, Jojo Mayer, John Blackwell, Benny Greb

make of drumkit? Yamaha Stage Custom

make of cymbal? Zildjian A Custom

where do you practice? Practise studio

are you in a band/s? Yes

what style of music? at the moment, live hip hop

favourite take out food? Curry, Lamb Jalfrazi

country? UK

one really odd fact about yourself? I have a scar next to my left eye that looks like a mitsubishi sign

how did you start drumming? Met a guy at school when I was 13 and he played and it blow me away and I decided I want to be able to do that.!

Skeemer118

04-23-2008, 06:27 PM

age? 28

how long been playing? 20-ish years

origin of user name? I'm a big concert go-er & I love love love sneaking my way backstage. Once a friend heard my latest backstage glory story...she said, "Well you're just a schemer aren't you?" It stuck.

top 5 drummers? Mark Graalman, Brian Haley, Aaron Tosti, Lori Peters, & whoever played "Son of a preacher man" for Aretha Franklin.

make of drumkit? Pearl Forum

make of cymbal? Zildjian A & a few Sabian.

where do you practice? Home & church

are you in a band/s? My church band

what style of music? Guns & Roses style Praise & Worship...lol...I'm serious.

favourite take out food? Chinese

country? The US.

one really odd fact about yourself? I never leave the house without sunglasses. I cannot & will not defy the sun with my baby blues...lol.

how did you start drumming? I saw a set of drums when I was 8 & I figured I could do it. I thought I was awesome in all of my 8 year old glory...but when I got to 13 I really started getting good.

muttley crew

04-24-2008, 01:16 AM

Real name: Johnnie
Age: old enough to stay out late at night
how long playing? Since I was 10, and have gone back and forth between drums and guitar ever since.
Origin of user name: I have alot of dogs
top 5 drummers: Topper Headon, D.J. Bonebrake, Brendan Canty, Elvin Jones, whoever the drummer is in "Ganger".
Make of Kit: shopping for one now - leaning towards either a Ludwig Classic Maple or Gretsch New Classic
Make of cymbals: Zildjian & Sabian
Where do you practice: practice space
In a band? yes
covers or originals? originals
Style of music: punk/post punk/math rock/indie stuff
Favorite take out food: burrito or thai food
country: Republic of California
odd fact about self: can't think of anything at the moment...
how did you start drumming: In school you either had to be in the chorus or learn an instrument - I thought singing was for sissys, so opted for an instrument - chose drums because the school's kit was cool looking and sparkly. Got my first kit on my 11th birthday - it was from the pawn shop but it rocked!

squid

04-24-2008, 03:22 AM

I've been around this board for awhile now, but never took the time to fill out the customary "introduce yourself" form. I have a bad a habit of sticking around the forum non-stop for days and then I disappear for months. Sorry guys, it's nothing personal, but I'm an engineering student and I haven't got as much free time to explore the wealth of knowledge here as I'd like to. Thanks everyone for their knowledge and advice! Anyway...

real name Chris
age 22
how long been playing 14 years
origin of user name It's a nickname...
top 5 drummers Manu Katché, John Bonham, Neil Peart, Steve Gadd, Bernard Purdie
make of drumkit I'll probably be playing my 90s Mapex until it dies...
make of cymbal Zildjian all the way!
where do you practice In the garage
are you in a band/s Yes
covers or originals Covers!
what style of music Rock, Blues, Jazz, Country/Bluegrass
favourite take out food Chinese!
country USA
one really odd fact about yourself I can speak German very well (I hesitate using the word 'fluent' because I'm not even sure if I'm fluent in English!) and spent 3 months in Germany last summer working for a construction firm on Ramstein (US) Air Base.
how did you start drumming Answered the call in elementary school

The Keith Moon

04-25-2008, 04:05 PM

Hi Friends,

I am a budding drummer who plays along the Who records. I never had a teacher and I know I am not playing by the rules but I was told I play a lot like Keith Moon. I never use hi hats and steady beats.
Recently I am playing along the stones records the Keith Moon style with unpredictable rolls etc.. etc... I guess if Charley Watts know about this he would freak out.

honestly I am no expert but having a lot of fun by playing along The Who records.

Hopefully I will find like minded friends here.

humbly

The Keith Moon.

joeysnare

04-25-2008, 04:13 PM

welcome to the forum! belive theres some great people on this site,and your gonna learn a lot. best drum source on the net.

Pearl Player

04-25-2008, 05:12 PM

welcome to the forum! belive theres some great people on this site,and your gonna learn a lot. best drum source on the net.

Amen to that! And yes welcome to the forum. There is a ton of excellent information here and Bernard and the mods here run a great place to hang and learn. Ive been playing for a number of years now and still learn new stuff. And a lot of that stuff is inspired from information gotten on this forum...

Enjoy yourself here and learn!

Mike

Skeemer118

04-25-2008, 05:34 PM

Welcome! I haven't been here long but just the tips, advice, & chats have helped me considerately.

See ya around the forums!

Roeder

04-26-2008, 01:42 AM

Hello.

Please see my obligatory submission below.

real name Jason
age 38
how long been playing About 25 years
origin of user name It's my last name
top 5 drummers Joe Morello, John Bonham, Chuck Biscuits, Roberto Valverde, Dale Crover,
make of drumkit Roeder - custom maple w/ DW hardware and pedals:
http://evonoche.com/kitfin/kit1.jpg

make of cymbal Paiste 2002
where do you practice ?? Practice?
are you in a band/s Yes
covers or originals Original
what style of music Original
favourite take out food Mexican
country USA
one really odd fact about yourself I can unplug/decompress my ears at will. I have voluntary muscle control of my inner ears.
how did you start drumming Filled in for a school talent show, after giving up the bass.

Animalman

04-30-2008, 12:31 AM

I shy away from abusing the term 'drummer' to define what I do behind a drumset but nevertheless... Introducing myself. I'm sure I'll learn a lot here. See you all around!

real name: Mario
age 33
how long been playing: since 1987, with intervals.
origin of user name: Nickname, I have a rant from Henry Rollins to thank for it. Used to be Brutus, not much better...
top 5 drummers: Billy Cobham, Ian Paice, John Bonham, Dennis Chambers, Danny Carey, ...
make of drumkit: Pearl, saving up for a new kit (hints welcome ;) )
make of cymbal: Sabian, I keep a Paiste 302 handy for the abuse I wouldn't have my Paragons suffer...
where do you practice: Anywhere dry.
are you in a band/s: Yes, unless they kick me out by the time you read this.
covers or originals: Mostly originals
what style of music: erm... its... rock... I guess. The styles I listen to are: anything except dance, techno, mainstream r&b, reggae and german 'schlagers'.
favourite take out food: Belgian frites!
country: Belgium
one really odd fact about yourself: My entire life actually.
how did you start drumming: A band formed in my class and they needed a drummer. And I used to bang on anything cilindrical since childhood, so...

drumhedd

04-30-2008, 07:10 AM

real name Adam
age 17
how long been playing about 7 years
origin of user name uh, it was the best I could think of.. :)
top 5 drummers 1-John Bonham, 2-Nicko Mcbrain, to many others to pick!
make of drumkit "Ludwig" (made in Taiwan : P )
make of cymbal mostly Paiste, but also Wuhan, Factory Metal and Zildjian
where do you practice mah basement
are you in a band/s yep! click here (myspace.com/chainofbeingband) to check us out.
covers or originals 99% originals
what style of music classic rock, heavy metal, swing, latin, folk
favourite take out food ooohhh... Chinese!
country USA
one really odd fact about yourself idk, I am borderline obsessed with aquiring a large Ludwig maple power tom set from the 1980s, but I'm broke. : (
how did you start drumming My interest was piqued when I first listened to my Dad's Beatles CDs at age 6-7, but I didn't start until a few years later.

•Lennonfan8086•

05-03-2008, 06:52 AM

Just wanted to say hello! My name is Matthew Ledgerwood, and I have been playing drums for 3 years, self taught.

Cheers! : )

dizkneelande

05-03-2008, 08:17 AM

have any pics of your kit? what drummers do you enjoy listening to? tell us about yourself!

Andrew

HotRock'n/Drum_Wizard

05-04-2008, 05:23 AM

Nick C. here, and notice I didn't spell my full last name 'cause its really long. I'm from SC and right now i can't submit a recording right now because someone is renting a part of our house for a long time.

G-Loco

05-04-2008, 09:06 PM

real name: George Nolan
age: 21
how long been playing: 5 years
origin of user name : my nickname
top 5 drummers: ?uestlove, steve jordan, clive stubberfield, jabo starks and my others
make of drumkit : Yamaha stage custom
make of cymbal: sabian aax and sabian hand hammered
where do you practice: drumtech london
are you in a band/s : at the min
what style of music: Im an open book when it comes to music, i like anything with SUBSTANCE
favourite : chinese, mexican
country: England
how did you start drumming: always been interesting in drumming from a young age but only got a chance when i was 15/16

•Lennonfan8086•

05-05-2008, 04:28 AM

have any pics of your kit? what drummers do you enjoy listening to? tell us about yourself!

Andrew

I play a crappy Peavey kit that I have pretty much got the best out of by getting new heads, hardware, Better tom mounting system. I will have some pics up soon, and in my opinion, it looks VERY classy for a peavey kit. I plan on moving up to a Mapex M Birch SOON. But enough about my kit, and something about me.

Real name: Matthew James Ledgerwood
Age: 14, going on 15 Oct 21.
How long been playing: 3 1/2 Years
Origin of user name: Love John Lennon's Music! :)
Top 5 drummers: Ringo Starr (Dont ask why), John Bonham, Buddy Rich. Chad Smith, Stewart Copeland
Make of drum kit: Peavey
Make of cymbal: Sabian B8's :(
Where do you practice: Garage, Royal Albert Hall (Maybe one day! Lmao)
Are you in a band: Yes
Covers or originals: 30/70
What style of music: Rock, Folk, Original's kinda sound like Strawberry Alarmclock mixed with Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin And some Bob Dylan, Bob Marley
Favourite take out food: Pizza
Country: Canada eh
One really odd fact about yourself : I donno, I have HUGE hangs, and big feet (size 13)
How did you start drumming: When I was little I would bang on pots and pans, I got a remo practise pad 5 years ago, kit 3 years ago.

And yeah, I am do NOT use double pedals what so ever. Infact, I have won a few "awards" at my local school of music for my single pedal speed.

Hercules

05-09-2008, 06:27 AM

Hi All,

Hope you're all doing well. I'm a returnee to the drum scene after a 25 year layoff....reincarnarted as an e-drummer - the beat goes on....it's just digital now :-)

Moon_Type_Drummer

05-09-2008, 06:27 PM

What up; Names chris.
My age is seventeen, eighteen in sep.
I play a secondhand pdp basic rock kit.
Paiste cymbals handed down from my father, who taught me to play the drums.
My hardware came with the pdp kit, except for a premier cymbal stand given to me by my father.
Ive been playing for almost four years now...
My biggest drumming influences are Moon, Bonham, Mitchell, and B. Rich.
My style of playing.....hmmm...... well, i have a tendency to attack my drums (thank god for double ply skins!)
Im hoping to start saving up for a more professional kit soon.
Im not currently in a band, but jamming out with friends is fun enough.
How i started playing? idk, my dad used to play for me when i was a baby, and i was always interested.

Demetriw

05-10-2008, 12:20 AM

real name: Demetri Walker
age: 19
how long been playing: since '99
origin of user name: My name
top 5 drummers: In this particular order; Jesus, Gordon Campbell, Chris Dave, George McCurdy, Lerone McMillian
make of drumkit: Pearl
make of cymbal: Zildjian, Sabian
where do you practice: At home and at church
are you in a band/s: No but I play at church.
covers or originals: Both
what style of music: Gospel, R&B
favourite take out food: Philly Cheese Steak
country: The US
one really odd fact about yourself: I have long nails. Ha!
how did you start drumming: My cousin Donnie Burns.

Juergen

05-10-2008, 09:15 PM

real name: Jürgen
age: 40 (born 1967)
how long been playing: about 16 years (since 1985 to 1994 and 2001 until today)
origin of user name: real name
top 5 drummers: everyday another ones
make of drumkit: Sonor, Tama
make of cymbal: Paiste, Zildjian, Sabian, Meinl
where do you practice: at home an in the rehearsal room
are you in a band/s: momentarily not
covers or originals: depends on band, both
what style of music: depends on band, mainly Rock and around
favourite take out food: chips (French fries) with mayonnaise
country: South Hassia (Western Germany)
one really odd fact about yourself: I used to beat drums and cymbals with sticks
how did you start drumming: I bought a pair of sticks.

Mirkko

05-11-2008, 04:30 PM

real name-Mirkko DeMaio
age-24 years
how long been playing-16 years
origin of user name-first name
top 5 drummers-Roger Taylor,Jeff Porcaro,Vinnie Colaiuta,Vinnie Paul,Dennis Chambers
make of drumkit-PEARL
make of cymbal-UFIP
where do you practice-my grandpa basement
are you in a band/s-in 2 project,and i'm a session drummer
covers or originals-originals
what style of music-rock,heavy,chill out,lounge,jazz & latin flavour,funk and drum & bass.
favourite take out food-pizza
country-Italy
one really odd fact about yourself-the sound
how did you start drumming-when ,musically,i've meet the music through Queen!

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Sandra<3

05-11-2008, 07:11 PM

real name? Sandra
age? 15 (going on 16)
how long been playing? About 8 years I think.
origin of user name? I have no idea.. I made my accont a year or two ago, and remembered it yesterday.
top 5 drummers? Ian Paice, Chad Smith, Meg White, Samantha Maloney and Ringo Starr
make of drumkit? Pearl and DW
make of cymbal? Sabian and Ziljard (sorry for any miss spellings)
where do you practice? At my mums basement. (She loves it!)
are you in a band/s? I'm in two bands, The Squares (www.myspace.com/thesquares666) And Juliette Pierce. The Squares is an all girls rockabilly band with a touch of punk and reggea. And juliette is... like.. alternative psykaldelic grunge pop rock garage..punk.. or something ! :P
covers or originals? originals!
what style of music? Rockabilly/Psycobilly/Punk/Reggea
favourite take out food? Don't know:P
country? Norway
one really odd fact about yourself? I get easely passionate about stuff..
how did you start drumming? I wanted to be just as good as the boys in something, and it was the only thing I could thing of that didn't involve running...

ihatesticktricks

05-12-2008, 12:33 PM

real name? Steven
age? 16 (going on 17)
how long been playing? 1 year( but i played guitar for 8, so i picked it up extremly fast).
origin of user name? i hate drummers that rely on stick tricks to make them selves look good, what a hair metal dream, i hate hair metal.
top 5 drummers? Jimmy Chamberlin, Dave Weckl, Chad Smith, Mitch Mitchell, Roger Taylor
make of drumkit? Gretch
make of cymbal? Ziljian
where do you practice? at home sometimes.
are you in a band/s? no unfortunatly, but i write and record my own music
covers or originals? originals
what style of music? phsycodelic, rock, instrumentals, escapism music bassically
favourite take out food? dont eat it, too unhealthy. im a health nut.
country? Australia, and proud to not be American
one really odd fact about yourself? I find girls that can play the guitar well really sexy, but i dont know if thats odd.
how did you start drumming? i liked the feeling of it, its a release.

damien jones

05-13-2008, 12:35 PM

real name Damien
age 28
how long been playing 15 years
origin of user name for once its just my name.
top 5 drummers: besides the legends-Tomas Haake(meshuggah), Sammy Watson Jr.(Apex theory, Mt Helium), Thomas Pridgen(Mars Volta), Yuval Gabay(Soul Coughing), Jo Jo Mayer {a legend that i had to mention)
make of drumkit PDP LX Series
make of cymbal mix mainly zildjian
where do you practice band is in the basement I practice with a pad all over the place
are you in a band/s Yes
covers or originals original
what style of music progressive rock(not overly technical)
favourite take out food Thai
country USA
one really odd fact about yourself I play over a dozen instuments, and have dabbled into way to many hobbies, jobs, and professional skills.
how did you start drumming I first started playing trumpet because my brother was a drummer, then 5 years later i started playing drums because my brother was a drummer. He has long since stopped playing but not me!

Jonesy

05-13-2008, 06:56 PM

real name - Robert Jones
age - 19
how long been playing - 7 years
origin of user name - Nickname
top 5 drummers - Danny Carey, Dominic Howard, Mike Novak, John Dolmayan, Brad Wilk
make of drumkit - Yamaha YD series
make of cymbal - Zildjian
where do you practice? - basement
are you in a band/s - I've been in many bands, but none at the moment
covers or originals - both, as long as they're good!
what style of music - Metal, rock, progressive.
favourite take out food - none in particular
country - Canada
one really odd fact about yourself - I can't stand on a bare bathtub
how did you start drumming - The first time I heard Toxicity by SOAD I knew I wanted to play drums

Rich

05-14-2008, 10:04 PM

real name? Richard
age? 33
how long been playing? 2 years
origin of user name? errr..... My mum? actually my usual ones were taken so have to make do with this boring one :)
top 5 drummers? Portnoy, Weckl, Grohl, Manu Katche
make of drumkit? Roland TD12 black (came with a free basic Drumtech acoustic kit.....?!)
make of cymbal? Roland....
where do you practice? At home
are you in a band/s? Yes (just!)
covers or originals? Covers (but soon originals!)
what style of music? Rock
favourite take out food? Pizza :D
country?France
one really odd fact about yourself? still can't seem to be able to grow a decent beard...
how did you start drumming? Always wanted to but was never allowed to whilst living with parents. Appartments are no good - too much noise, finally bought myself a cool lil chalet in the alps and have good neighbours who are either not there, old and deaf or make enough noise at their place that my noise doesn't matter. So game on!! Got a decent bonus from work and blew it on drums!

southaustinite

05-15-2008, 06:37 PM

real name? Thomas

age? 23

how long been playing? 10 years

origin of user name? I was born and raised in Austin

top 10 drummers? Steve Gadd, Jack Irons (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam, Eleven), George Hurley (Minutemen), Josh Freese, Billy Cobham, Brett Reed (Rancid), Byron McMackin (Pennywise), Stanton Moore, Stewart Copeland, Brain

make of drumkit? Dw Collectors, Ayotte Custom

make of cymbal? Paiste Signature

where do you practice? At a studio

are you in a band/s? 2. And I do sessions

covers or originals? The bands are originals except for a few old punk covers nobody cares about.

what style of music? Punk. My heart is in jazz though

favourite take out food? Conan's Pizza south side

country? America, I need to go to Europe.

one really odd fact about yourself? I'm covered in tattoos. Guess that's not too odd though.

how did you start drumming? My dad wanted me to be a drummer, since he always wanted to be one but never did. I got my first kit in 1989, but didn't really start taking it seriously until 1997, after I saw the Primus video- "Videoplasty". Changed my life.

yakbutter

05-15-2008, 11:51 PM

real name - Alex
age - 29
how long been playing - Almost 14 years
origin of user name - Yak butter is the healthiest of all kinds, and so tasty.
top 5 drummers - Animal from the Muppet Show, then too many to narrow it down to 4
make of drumkit - Pearl Reference, the purple/black sparkle thing. Pork Pie BOB snare
make of cymbal - Mostly Sabian and Paiste
where do you practice - In my room on my Yamaha DT Explorer
are you in a band/s - Hells yeah. Two. Trunk Monkey www.myspace.com/trunkmonkeymusic and Sun King http://www.sunkingtribute.com/index.cfm
covers or originals - Covers
what style of music - I play mostly rock/pop, but have been practicing double bass like a fiend lately.
favourite take out food - I really just cook my own food. I love to BBQ.
country - U.S.A.
one really odd fact about yourself - I have six fingers on one hand. Just kidding.
how did you start drumming - I knew I wanted to play when I was 13, but got the chance at 16 when my high school let me take the school kit home to learn, on the condition that I would play in the pep band the following year. I did.

Shauno

05-16-2008, 12:36 PM

Real name? Shaun

Age? 29

How long have you been playing? 25 years and still enjoy a good musical challenge! I'm just reverting to matched grip and a total kit rearrangement for something different. A little scary but definitely fun! These forums (and the users/contributers) have been extremely helpful to me during this process. My town is isolated to say the least so it's great to jump on here and look for a handy solution or some great advice. My many thanks go out to all here!

Origin of user name? It's my name, well what everyone calls me lol.

Top 5 drummers? (Only 5! OK here goes,) Weckl (of course), Gavin Harrison, Danny Carey, Neil Peart, Tomas Hakke.

Make of drum kit? Pearl Export. A 1985 model still in new cond. (I really have to update soon!)

Make of cymbals? Zildjian all the way!

Where do you practice? I have a portable practice pad + stand and a separate room dedicated to my kit and a few various other instrument.

Are you in a band/s? No but I do help anyone in "musical need" if asked. Not many musicians left where I live unfortunately?

Covers or originals? Originals for sure but I have heard some stunning covers in my time?

What style of music? I enjoy anything and everything that's done by great musicians! Really into Porcupine Tree at the moment (just saw them live in Sydney. Unbelievable!).

Favorite food? Anything tasty, that's not to unhealthy ; )

Place of origin? Lightning Ridge. NSW. Australia.

One really odd fact about yourself? I do enjoy playing guitar & bass? (I know, I know... I do apologize for that lol)

How did you start drumming? I remember at age 3 being given an old set of sticks (that I still have) and was put in front of a snare at a party. Apparently I had good rhythm so it was a natural progression to move me to a full kit and take it from there. I couldn't reach the pedals until age 6? I can reach them now. : D

Cheers guys,
Shauno

forpetessake

05-16-2008, 11:27 PM

Real name? Bill

Age? 41

How long have you been playing? Well I started playing back in 1978. I retired in 1990 but am getting back into playing, God willing.

Origin of user name? My idol and inspiration, Peter Criss.

Top 5 drummers? Peter Criss, Eric Singer, Neil Peart, Buddy Rich, Ed Schaunessy

Make of drum kit? Working on that. LOL. I started with a CB700 kit as a kid. Pro kit was a Tama Superstar 7 piece. Sold back in 1991.

Make of cymbals? Zildjian, Sabian

Where do you practice? LOL...no where right now. I guess where I will practice will be determined if I go acoustic or e-drums. Right now...probably my car's steering wheel!

Are you in a band/s? Yes I was. I was in 2 bands. One I started in college and one I was in after a brief stint in the Marine Corps. Also many other projects over the years.

Covers or originals? First band all originals. 2nd band, a mix, 2nd band released a 45lp back in 1987!

What style of music? I played all styles of music. I enjoy most all styles of music even now.

Favorite food? Chicken

Place of origin? Ottawa, Illinois.

One really odd fact about yourself? I am loosing my hair!!! LOL

How did you start drumming? Back in 1978 I joined my local drum and bugle corps, and the rest as they say, is history!

Geoff J

05-17-2008, 05:59 AM

Hey, I'm just a lowly guitarist who has the utmost respect for the drumset, and it's necessity

I have been blessed by more drum clinics than guitar clinics

I love the playing of all of the household, and near household names, but the ones who I don't believe get the hype like they should are John Robinson, Micheal White, Raiford Griffin, Sean O'Rourke, Mark Zonder, just off the top of my head

jonescrusher

05-17-2008, 03:25 PM

wiggi28

05-20-2008, 11:53 PM

real name? wiggi
age? 33
how long been playing? 6 months
origin of user name? its all mine
top 5 drummers? aint got a clue
make of drumkit? roland td-8 yamaha recording custom 9000
make of cymbal? zildjian
where do you practice? home and work
are you in a band/s? yes prismic
covers or originals? originals
what style of music? indie
favourite take out food? any im a bit of a fatty
country? uk
one really odd fact about yourself? i dont drink
how did you start drumming? nobody else wanted to do it so it was left to me

Dblock2380

05-25-2008, 01:39 AM

real name? Daniel Rodriguez
age? 28
how long been playing? not long
origin of user name? nickname with numbers added
top 5 drummers? mike portnoy,vinne paul,alex van halen,
make of drumkit? greggs a no name brand
make of cymbal? sabian,wuhan,paiste
where do you practice? home studio
are you in a band/s? not at the monent
covers or originals? both
what style of music? rock,tejano, and conjunto,latin
favourite take out food? all kinds
country? usa
one really odd fact about yourself? that's a good one
how did you start drumming? to make my one music in my studio and I have a hard time fining a good drummer for my style of latin music

Robert_Punk

05-29-2008, 02:56 AM

real name? Robert Ore
age? 25
how long been playing? 2 years
origin of user name? My first name and the type of music I particularly like
top 5 drummers? Stewart Copeland, Tre Cool, Pumpy, Aaron Cometbus, Travis Barker
make of drumkit? Session Pro (don't laugh)
make of cymbal? God knows!
where do you practice? I don't at the moment
are you in a band/s? Putting one together, here to try and look for a drummer
covers or originals? yes
what style of music? punk of all types
favourite take out food? yuck!
country? England.
one really odd fact about yourself? I have 2 red telephone boxes in my back garden
how did you start drumming? Making a CD with a mate drumming for me, afterwards he showed me the basics and then I bought his kit cheap as he needed to sell as he was moving.

rabbitfoot

05-30-2008, 09:27 PM

Real name? Dave

Age? 19

How long have you been playing? about 3 years I think, can't be too sure

Origin of user name? my blessed left foot haha yes i'm a leftie . . .

Top 5 drummers? Bonham, Baker, Carey, Chad Smith and Brant Bjork. Bill Ward, Nick Mason, Dennis Chambers, Joe Morello, Mitch Mitchell, Ringo Starr. 5 is no justice . ..

Make of drum kit? Pearl Export ELX

Make of cymbals? MCS really terrible, haven't replaced them yet.

Where do you practice? In the loft

Are you in a band/s? I jam with my bro who plays guitar

Covers or originals? original

What style of music?. rock, funk, groove, ambient, "stoner"

Favorite food? pasta : D

Place of origin? London

One really odd fact about yourself? can't think

How did you start drumming? When I was about 14 my uncle gave me 3 cd's. 'Led Zeppelin III' 'Van Halen' and 'Wish You Were Here' and I thought XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX yeah!'

mlaugh

06-01-2008, 06:48 AM

name? Mike Laughridge
age? about 50
how long been playing? about 7 total years
origin of user name? just a name
top 5 drummers? Neal Peart, Stephen Perkins, Buddy Rich, Don Brewer and many more
make of drumkit? Pacific by DW
make of cymbal? Sabian, Paiste
where do you practice? Home
are you in a band/s? Have been in the past but not currently
covers or originals? both
what style of music? Rock, Rock oldies and country
favourite take out food? any
country? yes
one really odd fact about yourself? I raced lawnmowers once
how did you start drumming? In jr high I saw a drum set .....set down and played better than the guy who owned it.

Rolo

06-01-2008, 06:13 PM

Has this thread not been updated since 2005? WAIT NVRM, this thread has the first post be the most recent, ofcourse!

Okay.. I'll give it a go.

real name? Rolo
age? 14
how long been playing? About 5 or 6 years
origin of user name? If I told you that I'm afraid I'd have to kill you
top 5 drummers? Well... I mean, I can't really say but Mike is certainly one of the drummers in my list ;D oh and also Weckl is up in my top list too
make of drumkit? gretsch
make of cymbal? Zildjian and such
where do you practice? My basement
are you in a band/s? Was in one, now I have this little band where we just jam for fun.
covers or originals? I have composed a lot of music but a lot of it I have forgotten because I have kept it in my brains! I've made it quite a lot of covers too.
what style of music? Rock, Soft Rock, You know, funk, progressive, I mean I love everything I am diverse like, some country, some hip-hop, I love everything, I love techno too. You know stuff like Muse, RHCP, Dream Theater, Coldplay, Moby are at the top of my list.
favourite take out food? I dunno, I love ice scream!
country? Costa Rica
one really odd fact about yourself? I have flat feet. ;D
how did you start drumming? I loved piano but my bro started drum classes and when I decided to start learning something I decided drums because I loved the sound and I still love piano. I never got classes but I still compose with it, not a piano a keyboard, same thing :D

Sergix

06-04-2008, 04:21 PM

Hi everybody, here's my first post!

real name? Sergio
age? 43
how long been playing? almost 30 years...
origin of user name? simply a nickname
top 5 drummers? Manu Katché, Stewart Copeland, Neil Peart, Mark Brzezicki, Phil Collins
make of drumkit? Yamaha
make of cymbal? Zildjian
where do you practice? home
are you in a band/s? yes
covers or originals? both
what style of music? funk-rock-pop
favourite take out food? chinese
country? Italy
one really odd fact about yourself? I hate fingerprints on cymbals!
how did you start drumming? "Reggatta de Blanc" by The Police opened my eyes!

somethingstarted

06-07-2008, 08:59 AM

real name? allan o.
age? around the 16 - 17 area. as of 08
how long been playing? friggen forever. like sence i was 6
origin of user name? i have always loved those two words put together, "something started" and i want my band(s) to be called that. maybe when i do a solo album or something.
top 5 drummers? joey jordison, neil purt, phill collins, The Rev,
make of drumkit? none. but i play on my freinds CPDP
make of cymbal? they have Sabian
where do you practice? their place
are you in a band/s? yes.
covers or originals? origionals.
what style of music? country, metal, hevey(er) metal, rock. original, classical
favourite take out food? sub way
country? u.s.a.
one really odd fact about yourself? i've always liked long songs and wanted to do a metal / country / classical song
how did you start drumming?

skraps71

06-12-2008, 05:04 AM

hello, long time reader, first time post.

real name? scott
age? 37
how long been playing? 20 yrs.
origin of user name? last name in reverse
top 5 drummers? Manu Katché, jose pasillas (incubus), Neil Peart, teddy campbell, matt chamberlin
make of drumkit? Yamaha
make of cymbal? Zildjian
where do you practice? home and practice facility
are you in a band/s? yes
covers or originals? covers
what style of music? funk-rock-pop
favourite take out food? mexi!!!!! (burritos)
country? US
one really odd fact about yourself? I look at drum pictures more than porn!
how did you start drumming? had a cool music teacher in high school who was a great marimba player.

Crusto 62

06-13-2008, 04:08 PM

real name? William
age? 46
how long been playing? 25 years
origin of user name? nick name
top five drummers? John Bonham, Buddy Rich, Ian Paice, Mitch Mitchell, Chad Smith
make of drumkit? Tama Starclassic
make of cymbal? Zildjian, paiste, sabian
where do you practice? down stairs ( when nobody is home )
are you in a band? yes
covers or originals? covers
what style of music? blues, soul, funk, rock
favourite take away food? Thai food
country? Australia
one really odd fact about your self? If I had spent as much time as I have surfing behind the drumkit I'd be a great drummer
how did you start drumming? I swapped a camera for a drum kit

dot_Anthem

06-15-2008, 06:47 PM

real name? Alec
age? 16
how long been playing? 9 Months
origin of user name? Hacking movies and old numetal songs
top five drummers? Tommy Lee, Bonham, Rich, Peart, Portnoy, The Rev
make of drumkit? Ludwig
make of cymbal? Zildjian, paiste, sabian
where do you practice? Garage
are you in a band? No
covers or originals? N/A
what style of music? Rock, Ska, Punk, some easier Metal
favourite take away food? Chinese
country? USA
one really odd fact about your self? I am 6'1" and weigh 285lbs, but I can move incredibly fast
how did you start drumming? My father had drummed since he was a kid, and one day I was watching some drumming videos on YouTube. I wanted to try so I asked him to help me get his old kit set up.
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn201/TGBLond0n/pic0218083jpg-2.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn201/TGBLond0n/CAM_0464.jpg

mead50

06-16-2008, 07:50 AM

real name? Oscar

age? 16

how long been playing? 10 months

origin of user name? Last Name and football number

top five drummers? In Order...5)Jojo Mayer 4)Carter Beauford 3)Mike Felumlee 2)Chad Smith 1)John Bonham

make of drumkit? Don't Have One =[...Hopefully getting a Pearl VBX or Tama Superstar soon

make of cymbal? None....Want some A Customs :|

where do you practice? At my Magnet school, Use a Pearl Export there

are you in a band? No, just waiting to get my kit

covers or originals? Maybe 1 cover then were gonna do our own stuff

what style of music? Mix of many genres, mainly our influences

favourite take away food? Jack in the Box and Whataburger

country? USA

one really odd fact about your self? People think I weight between 200-225 when i weigh 270 :O...must be the muscle :P

how did you start drumming? Heard my friend David play once, and was amazed on what kind of a sound a kit can make. Still impressed to what kind of music he makes by himself, one of the best ive ever seen

Mapex Drummer

06-22-2008, 07:01 PM

Real Name- Jesse
Age-16
How Long Been Playing- 2 years
Origin of User Name- I have Mapex M Birch set
Top Five Drummers- Jean Paul Gaster, Buddy Rich, Derrek Roddy, Nicko McBrain, Joey Jordison
Make of Drumkit- Mapex M Birch
Make of Cymbals- Currently Sabian B8 but upgrading to Paiste soon
Where do you Practice- Basement
Are you in a Band- Yes
Covers or Originals- With the band, originals, when I play by myself, covers
What Style of Music- Mainly metal but on the side I jam with a group of friends and we play like hard rock, blues
Favourite Take Away Food- Harveys
Country- Canada WOOOOT!!!
One Really odd Fact About Yourself- I play the banjo
How did you Start Drumming?- Grade 9 music class

traditional_grip

06-23-2008, 06:42 AM

name? Zach

age? 16

how long been playing? I think...5 years?

origin of user name? Well, I always thought a user name like "left hand lead" sounded pretty cool, but I don't play left hand lead, I play traditional grip/right hand lead, and traditional grip sounds cooler. So there.

top 5 drummers? Steve Gadd, Carter Beauford, Elvin Jones, Jack DeJohnette, David Girabaldi (sp?)

make of drumkit? Yamaha Stage Custom

make of cymbal? Zildjian/Sabian/Paiste. Working towards all Paiste though...

where do you practice? Home/school

are you in a band/s? Well if high school jazz band/marching band counts...otherwise I have not found many people my age who are interested in a band playing my type of music

covers or originals? Originals

what style of music? Jazz/Funk/Blues/various types of rock

favourite take out food? What is there other than Chinese?

country? USA. Almost embarrassed to say so though...

one really odd fact about yourself? I'm the only person in my highschool to do 3 "sports" (marching band/basketball/baseball)...not too "odd" but I guess it's "cool"

how did you start drumming? I remember always being into drums when I was little. So in 5th grade, I signed up for the band, and then it led me to the actual set in 6th grade.

mikeveny

06-23-2008, 09:43 PM

I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Mike Veny. I am a professional drummer and drum teacher from New York.

Ian Williams

06-23-2008, 10:40 PM

Hello, Mike.

Welcome on board.

All the Best,

dmb_drummer

06-23-2008, 10:51 PM

Yo, Mike.
Welcome to the Forum.

So what style of music are you most interested in? Who's your favorite drummers?

And just one more question: Do you have a sweet New York accent?

TheIronCobr4

06-24-2008, 04:38 AM

Age - 15
How long been playing - little over a year
Origin of user name - the iron cobra owns
Top 5 drummers - John Bonham, Jean-Paul Gaster, Steve Gadd, JoJo Mayer, Dave Lombardo
Make of drumkit - Ludwig
Make of cymbal - Sabian, Soon to have Meinl and Paiste as well
Where do you practice - home; basement or garage
Are you in a band/s - yes
Covers or originals - for now covers, original material in the works
What style of music - whatever feels right
Favourite take out food - pizza
Country - USA
How did you start drumming - my friend wanted to start a band so I picked up the drums

LaCorleone

06-26-2008, 10:38 AM

real name: Andres
age: 23
how long been playing: as long as I remember myself
origin of user name: I like mob movies
top 5 drummers: Dave Weckl, Bonham, McBrain, Jaanus Salm and many others
make of drumkit: Yamaha Power V
make of cymbal: Zildjian, Sabian, Paiste, Meinl
where do you practice: I have my own practice room
are you in a band/s: not really
what style of music: anything with the groove
favourite take out food: I just really love food
country: Estonia

Just wanted to say "Hi" to everyone..so:Hi everyone! :)

blasterbeat

06-26-2008, 08:19 PM

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Hi everybody

real name? SHANE
age? 33
how long been playing? Haven't started...next year hopefully
origin of user name? Just came to me
top 5 drummers? Martin Lopez, Neal Peart, Tomas Haake, Bonzo, Dave Lombardo
make of drumkit? N/A
make of cymbal? N/A
where do you practice? N/A
are you in a band/s? No
covers or originals? N/A
what style of music? Metal, some fusion, prog
favourite take out food? Pizza
country? America
one really odd fact about yourself? I had my picture taken with Jeff "The Dude" Bridges
how did you start drumming? Hope to start next year

syncopath

06-29-2008, 02:44 AM

real name? Jim
age? 21
how long been playing? 10 years
origin of user name? I love syncopation, Jojo Mayer is one of my favorite drummers
top 5 drummers? Danny Carey, Gavin Harrison, Jojo Mayer, Ian Paice, Buddy Rich
make of drumkit? Pearl Forum
make of cymbal? Istanbul/Sabian
where do you practice? Garage
are you in a band/s? At church
covers or originals? covers
what style of music? I play worship, rock with a hint of prog, jazz
favourite take out food? In'n'out
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself? I just shook Tony Levin's hand last night
how did you start drumming? Beginning band in 6th grade, either trumpet or drums-something loud-and my mom liked the idea of a practice pad.

gfred611

07-09-2008, 10:20 PM

real name?..... Gwen.
age?.... over 21
how long been playing? ......over 20 years
origin of user name? .....internet only handler
top 5 drummers? ......Karen Carpenter, Bill Maxwell, Neil Peart, Motown Drummers, Bloody Meri Schaefer
make of drumkit? .....Yamaha and Ludwig
make of cymbal?..... Zildjians
where do you practice? ......Home Studio.
are you in a band/s?.....Yes
covers or originals?...... Both
what style of music? .......Classic Rock and Party Hits of 60'd to today
favourite take out food? .........Chinese
country? ......USA
how did you start drumming?...at 2 years old with toy drum

emergency!

07-10-2008, 09:43 PM

real name? Ashley
age? 20
how long been playing? 5 or so years
origin of user name? tony williams album
top 5 drummers? brian blade, jojo mayer, john bonham, billy martin, steve gadd
make of drumkit? PDP
make of cymbal? zildjian / sabian / meinl
where do you practice? university / home
are you in a band/s? yep, a reggae band
covers or originals? originals
what style of music? anything, although im getting more into jazz lately
how did you start drumming? picked it up off my younger brother who started a few years before me.. i used to play bass back then.. oh dear

sayotsma

07-14-2008, 08:21 PM

real name? Daniel Petrovics
age? 14
how long been playing? 4 years
origin of user name? once on g-mail the checking pass at the registration was sayotsma... :D
top 5 drummers? Mike Portnoy, Joey Jordison, Dave Weckl, Jojo Mayer, John Bonham
make of drumkit? Basix
make of cymbal? Zildjian
where do you practice? In my basement
are you in a band/s? yes
covers or originals? both but mostly covers since it's a fresh band
what style of music? Metal (Viking, Progressive, Heavy, Death, etc.)
favourite take out food? Pizza, McDonalds, Ice cream
country? Hungary
one really odd fact about yourself? I can make pig kind of grindcorish sounds :D
how did you start drumming? once on a vacation a guy showed me his drum sets and I just loved it.

elipticz

07-15-2008, 02:00 AM

real name? Eric Warren
age? 38
how long been playing? 24+ years
origin of user name? Slang Plural of elipse which defines demension (I work in visual EFX in Movies)
top 5 drummers? Jojo, Stephan Perkins, Manu, Bozzio, Cobham
make of drumkit? Tama Starclassic
make of cymbal? Zildjian Hybrids
where do you practice? Rehearsal studios
are you in a band/s? yes (3)
covers or originals? both
what style of music? Fusion, latin groove, Rock, Funk, D&B, and many others
favourite take out food? Sushi
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself? I accept all forms of human DNA for cloning..8)
how did you start drumming? Beatin on pans in my grandma kitchen at 6

trapart

07-15-2008, 10:49 PM

real name: Steve
age: 23 (24 tomorrow!)
how long been playing: 13 years
origin of user name: trapart...a clever, apropos palindrome.
top 5 drummers: Tony Williams, Brian Blade, Philly Joe Jones, Ed Thigpen, Billy Cobham
make of drumkit: Ludwig
make of cymbal: Istanbul Agop, Sabian
where do you practice: Home and studio
are you in a band/s: Yes
covers or originals: Both
what style of music: R&B, jazz, rock
favourite take out food: cheap Thai or Mahmoun's falafel
country: USA!
one really odd fact about yourself: My sh*t don't stink... and I'm modest.
how did you start drumming: Inspired by my neighbor, Tedd Bucy, and Ricky Lawson on tour with Steely Dan in the mid-90s

jimmys86

07-16-2008, 06:34 AM

real name: dimitris miliakidis
age: 22
how long been playing: 14 years
origin of user name: drummer
top 5 drummers: tony royster jr, vinnie colaiuta,dennis chambers,dave weckl,Billy Cobham
make of drumkit: Mapex
make of cymbal: zildjian ,Sabian
where do you practice: Home
are you in a band/s: Yes
covers or originals: Both
what style of music: modern greek, funk, rock
favourite take out food:
country: Greece Europe
one really odd fact about yourself: im trying hard
how did you start drumming: my father was bassist , its in my blood

nicky

07-16-2008, 07:38 PM

real name? Nick
age? 44
how long been playing? played for 4 or 5 years from the age of 15 then gave up, just started again
origin of user name? It's what my mother calls me
top five drummers? Name 5 drummers.........now you're asking!?!?!?!?
make of drumkit? Mapex
make of cymbal? Zildjian and Stagg
where do you practice? Den
are you in a band? Not yet but looking to get one off the ground with a work colleague
covers or originals? It'll be a mix
what style of music? Rock, folk, acoustic, Springsteen, Billy Joel type stuff, etc.
favourite take away food? Indian
country? Wales
one really odd fact about your self? Not really that odd - but I used to be a pretty good racing cyclist
how did you start drumming? When some mates in school wanted to start a band - I said I could drum (lied) but learnt fast!

bobdadruma

07-20-2008, 11:57 PM

Hi, I'm Bob. I've been playing since 1970. I play a 74 Gretsch 5 piece with Zildjian and Paiste. I am 51 years old. I currently play with a contemporary Bluegrass/ jam band from Connecticut called The String Band. I've been playing with them since Feb. of 08. I have a jazz background, so I like to incorporate that feel into the bluegrass style. I found this music to be a challenge. None of the licks that I was used to playing fit with the music. That's why I settled on adding jazz to the mix. So far it has worked. I have gotten many compliments. When I was a kid a guy from the Bronx in NYC started calling me Bob-Da-Drumma. That's how I got my nickname. I learned to play in a drum corps in Trumbull Connecticut when I was in seventh grade.

kwolf68

07-21-2008, 08:31 PM

Sorry I'm late to the party. Been at this forum for about 2 weeks or so as I came here looking to get opinions on a new kit I am going to purchase. Anyway, to introduce myself

real name? Kevin
age? 38
how long been playing? 3 years (1990-1991, 2007- )
origin of user name? kwolf = my initials plus I love wolves
top 5 drummers? Neal Peart, Ginger Baker, Dave Lombardo, Dave Weckl, Matt Zebroski
make of drumkit? Pearl
make of cymbal? Zildjian (have a great Sabian ride that I use too)
where do you practice? In my basement at my house or guitar players basement
are you in a band/s? Yes two currently (Im retiring from one)
covers or originals? Both
what style of music? Former band was punk, new band is more groove metal (Helmet like)
favourite take out food? Fosters Garden Burgers
country? United States
one really odd fact about yourself? How about the fact I'm just odd?
how did you start drumming? Early 1990s loved Metallica and wanted to play their music on drums. So I bought a Pearl kit and started learning.

lwk

07-23-2008, 12:05 AM

real name? Luke
age? 18
how long been playing? 8 years
origin of user name? Counterstrike
make of drumkit? Gretsch
make of cymbal? Wuhan/zildjian
where do you practice? basement
are you in a band/s? www.myspace.com/glasgowmemoirs
covers or originals? Originals
what style of music? hardcore/metal
favourite take out food? bacon
country? USA USA USA
one really odd fact about yourself? I've only had 2 strawberries in my life
how did you start drumming? When i was in 5th grade I went on a trip to France, after 3 weeks i came home and to find a drum set.

dandydonner

07-23-2008, 12:15 AM

real name? Connor
age? 16
how long been playing? almost two years
origin of user name? longgg story
top 5 drummers? gene krupa, buddy rich, travis barker, nick mason, neil peart
make of drumkit? stagg. yeah it sucks
make of cymbal? stagg/paiste
where do you practice? home
are you in a band/s? nope : (
covers or originals?
what style of music? rock. trying to get into jazz
how did you start drumming? bought my kit from my brother who didnt really play

tbmills

07-23-2008, 12:45 AM

real name? Taylor

age? 20

how long been playing? 9 years

origin of user name? initials and last name

top 5 drummers? carter beauford, stanton moore, steve jordan, alan evans, and chad smith

make of drumkit? pacific fs birch, spaun steel snare

make of cymbal? zildjian

where do you practice? home

are you in a band/s? Mother Oak, miniFUNK

covers or originals? covers, both respectively

what style of music? rock, groove-funk respectively

favourite take out food? wendy's

country? USA

one really odd fact about yourself? right-handed but play a lefty set

how did you start drumming? stepdad had his kit setup

TheWonk

07-23-2008, 01:34 AM

real name? Danny

age? 18

how long been playing? 9 years

origin of user name? NickName

top 5 drummers? Dave Grohl - Thomas Lang - Marco Minneman - Chad Smith - Ringo

make of drumkit? Ludwig

make of cymbal? Meinl

where do you practice? Home - Rehearsal Rooms - Studio - Wherever really?

are you in a band/s? My Mate Kate - Soon to play with the 'counterfeit kinks'

covers or originals? Both

what style of music? Indie-Mod-Rock / And The Kinks!

favourite take out food? Gotta be a nice Chicken Korma ;-)

country? England

one really odd fact about yourself? I'm not really that odd to be honest

how did you start drumming? Wehn i was about 6 I saw a big black pearl kit on a huge rack with about 6 billion shiny cymbals and that was it!

dwsabianguy

07-23-2008, 06:53 AM

real name? - Ryan

age? - 17

how long been playing? - 6 years

origin of user name? - originally wanted DWs, love my Sabians, yes I am

top 5 drummers? - Neil Peart, Gavin Harrison, Stanton Moore, Rod Morgenstein, Mike Portnoy

make of drumkit? - Pearl Masters Studio, Ludwig Accent for gigs

make of cymbal? - Sabian

where do you practice? - in my basement

are you in a band/s? - Yes, www.myspace.com/stolenyouth1

covers or originals? - both

what style of music? - Me? prog/rock/fusion/funk/jazz My band? "funk-alternative"

favourite take out food? - Philly cheesesteak or Sonic

country? - USA

one really odd fact about yourself? - I make faces the whole time I'm playing

how did you start drumming? - 6th grade band

Just because you have it doesn't mean you have to use it.

Phat_Rolls

07-24-2008, 06:08 PM

Hey guys,

I'm new to these forums, 27 years old from Colorado, just started playing a couple months ago (real late bloomer... oh well). Anyways this looks like a decent place to learn all about drums!

Bernhard

07-24-2008, 06:19 PM

TenPastTen

07-24-2008, 08:46 PM

Welcome, and just so you know, that guy who posted above me owns the joint. And he's a really nice fella at that.

I, too am a late bloomer. I started in 2002 when I was 26 and took weely lessons for about three months. I exhausted my talent pretty early on and now all I got is from working at it ;-)

As for the site, it is indespensible. The insights from the members and wealth of questions answered (that you didn't even know to ask) are impressive.

Welcome to your new addiction. We have about 16,000 pushers at this connection.

Adrian_Ganter

07-26-2008, 08:34 AM

Hi!! My name is Adrian and i live in Dongara, Western Australia. Its a pretty quiet town and i have made a few videos of me drumming on youtube. i am determined to become famous one day and be a professional drummer =)

age - 15 about a week ago! :)

how long been playing - 3 years self taught.

origin of user name - just my first name and last name.

top 5 drummers? - Travis Smith, George Kollias, Derek Roddy, Mike Portnoy and Lars Ulrich

make of drumkit - Tama Imperialstar (lol) and some mapex toms. (pretty crap really)

make of cymbal - ghetto broken shalloch and Planet Z crash. and Paiste Hi Hats.

where do you practice - a room outside the house, soundproof to!

are you in a band/s - yes, well me and my 2 mates jam together at school and play like trivium, bullet for my valentine and metallica.

covers or originals - we play cover songs.

what style of music - Metalcore, Heavy Metal, Death Metal

favourite take out food - KFC, Maccas and Pizza Hut

country - Australia

one really odd fact about yourself - i spend like $2 a day texting!!

how did you start drumming - bashed the schools drums in year 7.

Tylerdrums109

07-26-2008, 09:43 PM

My names Tyler and i am a teenage drummer from New Bedford Massachusetts ....i have been a musician for 6 years (guitar is my primary instrument) and picked up drums about a year and half ago...drumming has opened up so many more doors for me as a musician...and for a year and a half i think ive made tremendous progress...i play drums in a pop punk band called A Long Drive Home and im living life to the fullest enjoying and surrounding myself in as many music related and oriented things as possible

Coprock22

07-26-2008, 10:36 PM

Real name? Tammy

Age? 42

How long have you been playing? 10+ yrs

Origin of user name? my other job.

Top 5 drummers? Buddy Rich, Elvin Jones, John Bonham, Neil Peart, Cindy Blackman

Make of drum kit? Pearl, DW custom maple snare, Pork Pie big black snare

Make of cymbals? Zildjian

Where do you practice? my bandmate's home studio

Are you in a band/s? yes, Demivolt - http://www.myspace.com/demivolt

Covers or originals? originals

What style of music?. rock

Favorite take out food? Thai

Place of origin? Washington, DC

One really odd fact about yourself? I was a guitar player until I switched to drums in my early thirties.

How did you start drumming? Picked up some sticks and started hitting stuff.

Drummer-Ryan

07-29-2008, 06:23 PM

real name-Ryan
age-13
how long been playing-1 year
origin of user name-First thing to think of
top 5 drummers-Chad Smith is my main inspiration
make of drumkit-Stagg
make of cymbal-Sabian
where do you practice-Brothers Bedroom as theres more space
are you in a band/s-yea first gig in a month
covers or originals-covers
what style of music-Rock
favourite take out food-Chinese
country-England
one really odd fact about yourself-I play Halo 3 too much
how did you start drumming-i had dreamed of playing drums and my dad bought me my first kit.

pcspi

07-31-2008, 02:09 AM

real name - Philip
age - 23
how long been playing - 2 weeks
origin of user name - My initials are pcs, and my nickname in high school was pi. pcs+pi
top 5 drummers - Jojo Mayer, Dave Weckl, Chad Smith, Carter Beauford, Keith Moon
make of drumkit - don't have a kit
make of cymbal - don't have cymbals
Where do you practice - Mainly at my computer desk with my HQ realfeel pad, but I also practice some at my church using the set there.
are you in a band/s - No
covers or originals - N/A
what style of music - Rock
favourite take out food - McDonald's or any Chinese food
country - USA
one really odd fact about yourself - When I flex, my right biceps is about an inch bigger around than my left.
how did you start drumming - I played guitar hero, and when rock band came out, I was intrigued by the drums, but didn't want to start drumming using a video game for technique reasons, so I decided to get a practice pad and some sticks, and see what happened. Plus, my older brother just started drumming about 3 months ago, and I wanted to be better at it than him to make him mad. :)

Michael Zagon

08-02-2008, 11:33 PM

Father Charly Wiltshire (died 2005) put the foundation-stone of his impact things the career, so to Michael Zagon, to be which knew to inspire its son as large swing and buddy rich fan in the infancy for this kind of music. Thus it appeared for Michael already very early that he would probaly strike the drums. A kindersnare which its father gave him to the birthday, marked then the actual beginning of the efforts of the young Michael to bring it sometime to the professional drummer. Into which musical direction this striving would go mainly determined then a LP which gave to hear Michael's sister Christel it a daily, and which its entire musical conception of the world with a mark placed completly on the head: Made in Japan of Deep Purple - polarized, with the great drumsolo of Ian Paice The MULE. At school Michael could later, instead of participating on the religous education, to visit a music teacher, who gave him its first impact things instruction. First live experiences and soon then also the next milestone in the career of the engaged Drummers followed: The first studio recording. This brought Michael then also to a hurdle: Click-tightness in Drumming!! Since this experiences Michael plays both with its exercises and in the studio exclusive with a clicktrack or a loop. By enthusiastic and hard training it succeeded to Michael within short time to be applicable by its clicktight at any time and everywhere also without long samples with it unknown musicians. Michael lived several years in Berlin. During this time he dedicated himself to the most different music styles, from avant-garde (easily on a drumkit made of metal) to skirt / pop (singer- songwriter) Also it parallel to its own commitments and his training, took further instruction with various teachers.In the last years Michael dedicated itself to among other things different volume projekts, did however never to take also further with the most different teachers instruction always anxious, to become acquainted with new techniques already well known techniques to improve and its personal style further develop. This culminates momentarily in the attendance of the Ecole de batterie, who teaches the D' Dante Agostini school.For over one decade Michael is active also as impact things teachers.

Education: Music-School Berlin Kreuzberg, Buddy Hoffmann, Andreas Griefiengholt, Uwe Petersen, Sven Kopatz (Ecole de Batterie Osnabrück) workshops with Steve Smith, Chester Thompson, Dom Famularo.

Name: Michael Zagon-

Occupation: Studio & Live drummer

Live experience: Over 300 gigs-

Double bass: yes-

Styles: All facets of modern music-

Click-tightness: Distinguished

Route experience: Yes

Equiqment: Custom sticks ( be endorsed) Sonor drums ddrum acoustic drums,Tama Iron Cobra twin pedal,Hardcase cases, Behringer mixingdesk,and behringer virtualizer pro,& powerplay headphone amp, beyerdynamic microphones, Gibraltar Racksystem, Masterwork Cymbals, Remo Drumheads, ddrum trigger-

You can hire me for studio sessions live appearence and touring..
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(sic)chic

08-03-2008, 06:20 AM

Name? Reina.
Age? Fourteen.
Been playing for? One year.
Origin of username? I love SlipKnoT and I'm a girl.
Top 5 drummers? My top two are Joey Jordison and Phil Collins.
Make of drumkit? Don't have one.
Make of cymbal? I want Paiste alphas.
Where do I practice? School.
Am I in a band? No.
Covers or originals? Dunno.
What style of music? Rock & any all metal.
Favourite take out food? KFC & Pizza.
Where am I from? New Zealand.
An odd fact about myself? I'm a real retard, and I'm so stupid.
How did I begin drumming? I originally was a guitar freak but when a teacher at school put a pair of drum sticks in my hand I fell in love.

Jody LeCompte

08-04-2008, 07:32 AM

Name? Jody LeCompte
Age? Eighteen.
Been playing for? Music - 4 years, Percussion 2 weeks
Origin of username? It's my name, I'm just not terribly creative.
Top 5 drummers? Drummers: Steve Jordon, Steve Gadd, Jack DeJohnette, Chris Coleman, and Tony Rooster, Jr. Percussionist: Bobatunde, Daniel Sadownick, Tim Donavan, Arturo Stable, David Silliman
Make of drumkit? I don't play kit. My djembe is a custom build by a maker located somewhere in jolly o' Africa. I was introduced to him through a percussion graduate aide at the local university.
Make of cymbal? None, but I've got a piggy bank for a Sabian HXX to do some mixed percussion.
Where do I practice? I do most of my practice mentally. I practice my heel-toe anywhere with a flat surface. Everything else takes place in the attic at home.
Am I in a band? Two at the moment. A Primus meets Peeping Tom style band in which I play guitar and djembe, and an acoustic side project that I play fretless bass in.
Covers or originals? Either or. I'd be anal to feel stronger about my work than anyone elses
What style of music? Anything really. I have a weird trait of listening to entire albums because I like one cymbal the drummer uses or a singer strikes my fancy when they use their falsetto. Predominately though I'm just into jam and groove oriented music. Gospel, R&B, Jazz, Blues, and Funk.
Where am I from? NOLA, Louisiana.
An odd fact about myself? I get my days mixed up and come off as a compulsive liar because of such.
How did I begin drumming? I started playing bass at a pretty young age, then later picked up guitar. I was always more fascinated with the rhythmic possibilities of playing melodics and focused less on the actual notes. My studies ran deeper and deeper and ultimately I came straight to the source. Percussion. I was sitting down to lunch at a friends house and he mentioned having a friend whose business partner works in Africa buildings djembes. I pulled the trigger and ran with it,

LM201

08-09-2008, 01:34 AM

real name - Kyle Cochran
age - 14
how long been playing - 3 1/2 years
origin of user name - Ludwig Speed king pedal, The greatest I've used
top 5 drummers - John Bonham, Tony Williams, Neil Peart, Ringo, Steve Gadd
make of drumkit - Ludwig Accent CS Custom
make of cymbal - Sabian, Paiste
where do you practice - In our home studio
are you in a band/s - EDIT: 8/31- yes, White River.
covers or originals - n/a
what style of music - Funk, Blues, Rock
favourite take out food - IN N OUT!!!
country - The United States of America
one really odd fact about yourself - I can hold 73 Gold Fish in my mouth

dimensiontr

08-13-2008, 02:16 AM

hello i'm new here, and really want to thank the people who spent time building this site. amazing place indeed.

name: kemal Büyükyüksel

age: 17

how long been playing: 4 years

origin of user name: something i randomly thought up

top 5 drummers: dave weckl, art blakey, max roach, buddy rich, elvin jones

i dont have any cymbals or drumkits at the moment since i cant perform at clubs for another year, i cant use them at home at all of course because of the noise. but i own an electric drum set made by yamaha (dtexplorer).

where do you practice: i mostly practice with my electric drum set, at home

are you in a band: yes i am, at the moment i'm in a fusion band.

covers or originals: its a mix, we create a lot of new stuff and cover some classics

what style of music: jazz, fusion, blues

favourite take out food: the great kebab

country: turkey

one really odd fact about yourself: i make strange noises when im in bathroom, i guess i feel free

how did you start drumming: a friend of mine, was taking lessons and i thought i should do something nice with my free time aswell, hell i never thought it would go this far tho :) im glad about it dont get me wrong

<|SDC|>

08-15-2008, 11:44 PM

Name? Sam Christou
Age? 15
Been playing for? 7 yrs
Origin of username? My initials
Top 5 drummers? Joey Jordison, Casey Grillo, Travis Barker, Dr C.H.U.D, Neil Peart
Make of drumkit? DDrum Diablo Death Punx with 2 double bass gibraltar drum racks put together in a cool way :) and an Alesis DM5 Pro kit with surge cymbals as my electric kit
Make of cymbal? Zildjian, Paiste and Stagg
Where do I practice? Home and School
Am I in a band? Yep
Covers or originals? Both
What style of music? Metal, Thrash, Punk
Where am I from? London
An odd fact about myself? I can fit 4 chocolate digestives in my mouth at once and eat them :p
How did I begin drumming? I played bass for a year n saw my m8 on a drumkit, had a go and immediately fell in lovce with drums, n ive been playing solidly ever since :)

blastface

08-16-2008, 07:55 AM

real name? John Lake

age? 15

how long been playing? Four years.

origin of user name? I love blast beats man... Extreme metal all the way.

top 5 drummers? Derek Roddy, George Kollias, Inferno, Tomas Haake, Hellhammer

make of drumkit? Dixon.

make of cymbal? Sabian.

where do you practice? My basement.

are you in a band/s? My band Arcatherion just got back together: http://www.myspace.com/arcatherion. (I recently also started up a technical melodic progressive death metal band)

covers or originals? Originals, the odd cover.

what style of music? Brutal Death Metal (the style of my band). I personally am an all-out metal head, some of my favorite bands are: Hate Eternal, Behemoth, Opeth, Nile, Cryptopsy, Cannibal Corpse, Deicide, Pantera, Slayer, Meshuggah, The Berzerker, Dimmu Borgir...

favourite take out food? Pizza all the way.

country? Canada.

one really odd fact about yourself? No clue... I'm the only extreme metal drummer my age in Halifax?

how did you start drumming? Like lots of people, pots and pans, whatever I could get my hands on. I got a set of bongos when I was little, and I beat the hell out of them... Eventually I convinced my parents to help me get a drum set and I've never looked back.

6o66er

08-16-2008, 08:39 PM

Name? Ragen
Age? 23
Been playing for? One month, but I'm learning FAST!
Origin of username? I ride a bobbed out Harley and I'm into bikes/cars.
Top 5 drummers? 1. Chris Adler of Lamb of God, 2. John Boecklin of Devildriver, 3. Thomas Haake of Meshuggah, 4. Ray Herrera of Fear Factory, and 5. Tim Yeung of Hate Eternal/Divine Heresey.
Make of drumkit? Tama Imperialstar - Aquarian Superkick II bass pack, Aquarian Hi-Energy snare head, Evans Black series tom heads, crappy Gammon double kick pedal (Axis A series longboards on the way!)
Make of cymbal? Meinl HCS 14" hi-hats, 12" china, 16" crash, 20" ride, and a 9" Zildjian Custom Hybrid Splash (that I LOVE!).
Where do I practice? Home, work, in the car, at the store, in my sleep, in the bathroom, and anywhere else I POSSIBLY can!
Am I in a band? Not yet, but soon!
Covers or originals? Covers for now.
What style of music? Metal, Metalcore, Alternative, some Punk.
Where am I from? Phoenix, AZ.
An odd fact about myself? I can fix ANYTHING!
How did I begin drumming? I've played guitar for over 10 years, and I've always had an itch to learn drums, but living situations and outside influence prevented it until a month ago. Since I bought my kit I haven't spent more than 8 hours (for sleep, lol) away from something resembling a drum since. I even bought Futz practice pedals and a ProMark XPad for work!

7DaysToTheWolves

08-19-2008, 04:54 AM

Name? Cheyenne

Age? 17

Been playing for? 5 years

Origin of username? Nightwish song.

Top 5 drummers? Danny Carey, Martin Lopez, John Bonham, Neil Peart, Stewart Copeland.

Make of drumkit? PDP EZ series (currently only using as a 4-piece set), Pearl Forum Series snare. Currently I use Remo on all drums except the bass (Evans).

Make of cymbal? Paiste Sound Formula Thin China (20"), Paiste Alpha Sound Edge High-Hats (14"), Zildjian ZHT Fast Crash (16"), Sabian B8 Crash Ride (18").

Where do I practice? Home for the most part, I have a den specially set up for my drums and guitars in the back of my house.

Am I in a band? Been in a few, but currently just a fill-in.

Covers or originals? Covers, can't get enough of em'.

What style of music? Metal, classic rock, progressive rock.

Where am I from? Dallas, Tx

An odd fact about myself? I have an interest in collecting incense.

How did I begin drumming? Well, I started out on guitar at the age of nine. Then at twelve I decided I wanted to learn drums and get a set due to John DeSalvo from 16Volt. I've been playing ever since I got my kit for Christmas that year.

Rimshot1

08-19-2008, 10:48 AM

Name? Rimshot1

Age? 52

Been playing for? 7 years

Origin of username? My fav sound on a snare

Top 5 drummers? Too many to name but let's not forget "Animal"

Make of drumkit? Tama Swingstar

Make of cymbal? Paiste 402's/various other makes. Prefer using complete sets of the same make.

Where do I practice? Home for the most part.

Am I in a band? Been in a few, but currently doing sessions for sick drummerz locally!

Covers or originals? Covers mostly, prefer a variaty of styles.

What style of music? jazz bluez reggae n country MOD

Where am I from? London UK

An odd fact about myself? Never ever thought about this one. Pass.

How did I begin drumming? I started out banging sticks on the furniture at home making dents as I went along. Cannot stop myself from tapping on a table to this day and stomping my feet!

[/QUOTE]..."The more you drink, the better I sound"

rhythminside

08-21-2008, 04:28 PM

Name? David Richards

Age? 35

Been playing for? 25 years

Origin of username? name of my company

Top 5 drummers? Buddy Rich; Ronnie Verrell ("Animal"); Dom Famularo; Nicko McBrain; Dave Grohl

Make of drumkit? 3 vintage Premier Kits (1 from 50's, 1 from early 60's ("Pre International) and 1 from 70's); Yamaha DTXpress IV Special. Looking for a new kit, very impressed with PDP X7. Mix of Yamaha, Tama and Pearl Snares

Make of cymbal? Zildjian for Kit, mix of older A and modern A custom and K's. I love my 13" K/Z Hi-Hats. Orchestral- 22" K Germanic, Vintage 18" zildjians and 20" Sabian Viennese clash cymbals

Where do I practice? At home and at the studio where I teach

Am I in a band? Only a Brass Band at the moment

Covers or originals? Any, I'm not fussy!

What style of music? Heavy Metal, rock, funk, jazz, hiphop, pop, classical, musicals, I love a wide and eclectic range.

Where am I from? Born in Cardiff, Wales, moved to Bradford, West Yorkshire in 2007.

An odd fact about myself? I am a qualified rugby union referee.

How did I begin drumming? Pulling pots and pans out of the cupboards and playing them with wooden spoons, then started lessons as an orchestral percussionist and a year later started kit lessons with a friend of my dad's from the cabaret circuit. And i've been afflicted by the drumming disese ever since. (And I Love IT!)

[/quote]... "Many of the truths we believe in depend solely upon our point of view" (paraphrased from Obi Wan Kenobi - The Return of the Jedi)

awesmoe24

08-21-2008, 10:48 PM

real name? Nick
age? 27
how long been playing? About a year.
origin of user name? A disambiguation of the word awesome, and my favorite number.
top 5 drummers? Stewart Copeland, Buddy Rich, Topper Headon, Dave Witte, Toshiaki Sudoh
make of drumkit? Pearl Forum
make of cymbal? Paiste, Beverly
where do you practice? My basement.
are you in a band/s? No
covers or originals?
what style of music?
favourite take out food? Chipotle Burritos
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself?I own 2, 3 legged cats.
how did you start drumming? My fingers don't articulate well enough to play the bass guitar.

Hello everyone. I am new to the site. I have been drumming for a year or so now and enjoy it very much. I take lessons at George's Drum Shop here in Akron Ohio. From time to time I'll post links to their newsletter about deals and events if that's cool. I look forward to joining the community, discussing drums, learning and contributing whatever I can.

Jason Schenk

08-23-2008, 08:28 PM

real name - Jason Schenk
age - 40
how long been playing - Drumming all my life and Piano since 6
origin of user name - Mom
top 5 drummers - Nicko McBrain, Neal Peart, Danny Carey, Nick Mason, Craig Nunemacher
make of drumkit - Gretch Catalina's
make of cymbal - Paiste
where do you practice - Band Room / Stage
are you in a band/s - Not at the moment.
covers or originals - Both
what style of music - Rock / Metal
favourite take out food - Anything Japanese
country - The United States of America
one really odd fact about yourself - I can ride a unicycle

drumhead61

08-24-2008, 05:52 AM

Name? Jim Ferguson

Age? 47

Been playing for? still waiting on my kit arrives 09/10/2008, but I have played on everything else for 38 years

Origin of username? love drums so (drumhead) and born in 61 so drumhead61

Top 5 drummers? John Bonham, Nate Morton, JoJo Mayer, Gavin Harrison, Gregg Bissonette

Make of drumkit? Ludwig Custom CS Power

Make of cymbal? Paiste

Where do I practice? Bonus Room in the House.

Am I in a band? Give me time we will make that happen!

Covers or originals? LOL beginners.

What style of music? jazz, fusion, rock

Where am I from? San Diego, CA

An odd fact about myself? I use to play drums on the back of an old acoustic guitar...never did strum that thing but it had an awesome sound otherwise!

Drumsword

08-26-2008, 04:36 PM

UPDATED:

real name? Pete

age? 38

how long been playing? twenty four years

origin of user name? I was the drummer in a band called "Godsword" Thus: "Drumsword"

top 5 drummers? Buddy Rich, Neil Peart, Ken Mary, Dave Weckl, Frankie Banali

make of drumkit? Gretsch, DDRUM, and Keller (3 sets)

make of cymbal? Zildjian, Wuhan

where do you practice? In the Barn or at one of my friends house

are you in a band/s? Not at moment, but have been for 20+ years. Just released my own cd.

covers or originals? Originals

what style of music? rock, Funk, R&B, Christian Rock, Little Bit O Jazz

how did you start drumming? Saw my bro play and was bitten by the drum bug.

Where am I from? Waterville, Maine

An odd fact about myself? I lift cars for a hobby, or used to until my surgery last month for my injured knee, but probably will continue to do so anyway...........

Lead

08-27-2008, 12:36 AM

NAME - Lead
AGE- 41
BEEN PLAYING FOR - off & on for 15 yrs
ORGIN OF MY USER NAME - long standing chat name
TOP 5 DRUMMERS - Peter Criss , Alex Van Halen , Raymond Herrera , Vinnie Paul & Dave Grohl
MAKE OF DRUM KIT - Ludwig Accent Series
MAKE OF CYMBALS - Sabian
WHERE DO I PRACTICE - at home in my garage
AM I IN A BAND - on & off with them
COVERS OR ORIGINALS - I do both
WHAT STYLE OF MUSIC - hard rock
WHERE AM I FROM - California , U.S
AN ODD FACT ABOUT MYSELF - I'm a certified scuba diver
HOW DID I BEGIN DRUMMING - always liked the sound of drums , so I wanted to play
QUOTE - you only live once , enjoy & take advantage of as much as you can

SpiritOfRadio

08-28-2008, 01:45 AM

Name: Ryan Myers
Make of Kit: Pearl Export Series
Cymbals: Zildjan
In a band: I wish!
Influences: Buddy Rich, Neil Peart, Mike Portnoy, John Bonham, Keith Moon.
Style: Rock/Prog/Little Bit O'Metal
Practice Space: Basement
Live south of Chicago, Been Drumming for about 7 years. Constantly in search of a guitar player to get a band going.
Serious audiophile. Record some decent stuff, for a basement rig.

joshlovestodrum

08-30-2008, 06:12 AM

real name - Joshua James Griffus

age - 26

how long been playing - Grew up with a brother and sister being HS drummers and beyond...just got my own kit about...oh, 6 months ago or so. having been a bassist and guitarist for about 8 years I've got a good outlook on the kit and what I would want out of a drummer.

origin of user name - I love to drum foo'!

top 5 drummers -
1. Dominic Howard
2. Myles Heskitt
3. Ryan Dusick
4. Alan White (Oasis)
5. Larry Mullen Jr

make of drumkit - Mapex Pro-M Rock in the cherry fade finish

make of cymbal - Meinl starter cymbals...this tax season i'm spring for the Zildjian's I want.

where do you practice - Practice mostly at my house in my room (my wife is angelic for being more than happy to let me put my kit in our room) but I'll haul my kit to anyones basment for a good jam.

are you in a band/s - I've got a few cats I jam with but no solid bands right now.

covers or originals - I've got no problems with covers but I'll never be in an all cover bar band...ever.

what style of music - Ehhhh...rock music. That encompasses a LOT so I'm cool with that I suppose. See my favorite drummers for a feel of my musical leanings...

favourite take out food - Gormet steak burrito from the Border Grill

country - I'm from the USA but only a few generations back my family came from just about 70 mile ring around London (both sides apparently).

one really odd fact about yourself? I HATE noodles. I do not discriminate...I hate them all!

how did you start drumming - I've always been madly in love with music, drumming was a thing I never thought I would ever have the skill to do when I was a kid so I never got to it....I now realize that was a load of crap and I have overcome my fears and got myself a kit. I'm as in love as I have ever been. :) :) :)

5-0

08-30-2008, 05:10 PM

real name? Stuart

age? 15

how long been playing? Nearly three years

origin of user name? "5-0" is a skateboard grind trick. It's the username I chose for myself when I used to play THPS3 a while ago.

top 5 drummers? (no order) Mitch Mitchell, Chad Smith, Dave Grohl, Brad Wilk, Taylor Hawkins.

make of drumkit? CBdrums :(

make of cymbal? Sabian

where do you practice? My room, with the darn pads on.

are you in a band/s? Not really...my friend plays guitar, we sometimes jam together, that's as far as it gets, can't find anyone else commited.

covers or originals? N/A

what style of music? General rock...I dunno...

favourite take out food? Indian

country? England

how did you start drumming? When I started high school, I wanted lessons so I took them. Didn't know I'd feel so much as passion as I do now.

An odd fact about myself? Hmm...I have never seen ET?

abr12708

08-30-2008, 08:17 PM

real name? Dylan

age? 22

how long been playing? I've played percussion since I was 10, got my first drum set two years later

origin of user name? abr is the abbreviation of a band. 1-27-08 is a special date for me

top 5 drummers? Hmm, off the top of my head, some of my favorite drummers to watch are Buddy Rich, Dennis Chambers, Dave Turncrantz, Matt Greiner, and Blake Richardson.

make of drumkit? percussion plus, bleh

make of cymbal? Zildjian and Paiste

where do you practice? In my bedroom

are you in a band/s? Me and one of my friends (guitar player) have created a bunch of songs, but we're not really officially a band. I've played with a worship band in the past but we're not "together" anymore either.

covers or originals? I enjoy creating my own stuff

what style of music? I love to listen to a lot of different styles but it's just too much fun to play hard rock on the drums

favourite take out food? Mexican

country? US

how did you start drumming? When I was a kid I would bang on pots, pans, ice cream buckets, etc. I finally joined a concert band when I was 10 and played the snare drum plus all the other auxiliary percussion. I received my first (and still current) set at 12, and have been playing ever since.

An odd fact about myself? I must be pretty boring; I can't think of anything right now

sungazer

09-01-2008, 04:50 AM

real name? - Marc
age? - 23
how long been playing? 6 Years
origin of user name? - Band Name
top 5 drummers? - Josh Freese.
make of drumkit? - Pearl
make of cymbal? - Sabian.
where do you practice? - Living Room!!
are you in a band/s? - Yes, Sungazer!!
covers or originals? - Originals
what style of music? - Rock, Alternative.
favourite take out food? - I love subs, but not Subway subs...
country? - Candian.
one really odd fact about yourself? - I play hockey all year round!!! :D
how did you start drumming? - Grade 7 music class. Moved away @ the end of the year, and only picked them up again when I was 18.

Woot!

wy yung

09-01-2008, 05:16 AM

Age. 45.
I've been playing drumset for approx 30 years. Percussion for 20 years.
Favorite drummers. Steve Gadd. Buddy Rich. Tony Williams. David Garibaldi. Harvey Mason. Mike Clarke. Ziggaboo Modeliste. Al Jackson jnr. Elvin Jones. Dennis Chambers. All the James Brown drummers. Too many more to name. These guys just came to mind.

Favorite percussionists. Alex Acuna. Changuito. Poncho Sanchez. Mongo Santamaria. Giovanni Hidalgo. Airto. Carlinhos Brown. Marcos Suzano. Again too many more to name.

I own many brands of drums including Pearl, Gope, Sonor, Ludwig, Yamaha, Tama, RMV, Le Soprano, Brady, LP, Bauer, African percussion, Afro, lots of no name ethnic stuff and all sorts of percussion.

Cymbals: All major brands.

I practice at home and at the school where I teach. I play congas bongos and small percussion at home such as frame drums, berimbau and noise makers. Drumset at the school.

Job: Freelance player and teacher for a music school.

I play all styles. Favorites are jazz, funk, soul, rock and latin and African.

Favorite take out is Asian food.

Odd fact. I'm a pastor.

Always drummed. Even with pencils as a kid. Possibly because of my mother's love of Gene Krupa.

Jak

09-04-2008, 12:44 AM

Name? Jak Garratt

Age? 15

Been playing for? Nearly 4 years.

Origin of username? My name!

Top 5 drummers? John Bonham, Nate Morton, JoJo Mayer, Gavin Harrison, Gregg Bissonette

Make of drumkit? Sonor Force 505 (Soon to be Mapex Saturn)

Make of cymbal? Sabian

Where do I practice? Bed room

Am I in a band? Yep. Only just started practising with them

Covers or originals? Both

What style of music? rock / alternative

Where am I from? Nottingham England

An odd fact about myself? In my other life I am a cat that eats frogs legs at midnight.

BenTruthDrums

09-06-2008, 01:25 AM

Real name? Ben Robinson

Age? 14

How long have you been playing? 2 and a half years

Origin of user name? I really like truth drums

Top 5 drummers? Aaron gillespie, The Rev, Aaron Barnett, Travis Barker, Rob Rolfe

Make of drum kit? Pearl

Make of cymbals? Zildjian

Where do you practice? i have my acoustic kit in the back room and a roland td-3 in my bedroom

Are you in a band/s? yes, we have been together for over a year now

Covers or originals? covers

What style of music?. Rock, emo, screamo,Post hardcore.

Favorite take out food? Hungry Jack's

Place of origin? Sydney, Australia

One really odd fact about yourself? between me and my dad we have 4 drumkits

How did you start drumming? my dad have been drumming for over 20 years

Jalli

09-07-2008, 04:51 AM

Name? Hjalti Þór Kristjánsson

Age? 15

Been playing for? 2 years.

Origin of username? My brother calls me Jalli for some reason (It doesn't mean anything in icelandic either)

Top 5 drummers? Danny Carey (Tool), Heikki Malmberg (Diablo), Joey Jordison (Slipknot), Dirk Verbeuren (Soilwork), Aaron Spears

Make of drumkit? Pearl right now but I'm saving for Tama Superstar(next year hopefully)

Make of cymbal? Mainly Zildjian, but I have one Meinl.

Where do I practice? Garage

Am I in a band? Yessir

Covers or originals? Covers now but we're working on some stuff

What style of music? Rock, Metal

Where am I from? Kópavogur, Iceland

An odd fact about myself? I'm not an eskimo

Tonch_Biik

09-08-2008, 11:41 PM

real name?Antun
age?14
how long been playing?5,almost 6 years
origin of user name?my friends call me Tonch,bik means bull in croatian
top 5 drummers?Tomas Haake,Gene Hoglan,Derrek Roddy,Dave Weckl,Dave Mcclain
make of drumkit?premier xpk(old birch/eucaliptus version)
make of cymbal?zildjian
where do you practice?at home,basement
are you in a band/s?Artificial Thrash-thrash metal,Muhomlat-rock
covers or originals?both
what style of music?metal,jazz,funk
favourite take out food?sausages and pizza
country?croatia
one really odd fact about yourself?i hate dream theatre
how did you start drumming?my father bought me a yamaha dp drumkit

Pavlos

09-11-2008, 07:55 AM

Hi all. Missed this intro thread earlier so here goes.

real name - Paul Bogdanos
age - 37

how long been playing - 8 years (90-95 then stopped. resumed in 05 What a mistake stopping for that long.)

origin of user name - My name in Greek

top 5 drummers - Copeland, Moon, Peart, Bruford, Mayer (in no particular order)

make of drumkit - Sonor 3003

make of cymbal - Paiste 2002 with Sig hats

where do you practice - Home and Band's practice space

are you in a band/s - Yes. Grey Cells

covers or originals - Started with covers but concentrating on just originals now.

what style of music- Rock

favourite take out food - Pizza

country - USA

one really odd fact about yourself - I'm a blonde Greek.(father from Athens, Mom's grandparents both from Greece.) Everyone thinks I'm Swedish.

how did you start drumming? - Played piano from age 10 but took over my sister's drumset when she abandoned it 2 months after getting it. She never got it back!

raydizzle

09-11-2008, 08:55 PM

real name? - Ray Dietz
age? - 31
how long been playing? - 17 years
origin of user name? - Nickname
top 5 drummers? - Steve Gadd, Vinne Colauita, Oliver Charles, Chris McHugh, Dennis Chambers
make of drumkit? - 2 DW Collectors series kits both with 9000 hardware, and Spaun Custom Maple
make of cymbal? - Sabian AAX and Paragon
where do you practice? - My basement studio
are you in a band/s? - yes; 3 Degrees and TSKE
covers or originals? - both
what style of music? - Rock, Funk, Country
favourite take out food? - Bourbon Chick and White rice
country? - USA
one really odd fact about yourself? - I am odd in general
how did you start drumming? - Actually in 6th grade. I was playing guitar and was convinced to play in school band on snare, by my guitar teacher. He said it would help me with reading music. He lost a student. :)

Jam Master

09-16-2008, 11:58 AM

Yay! Me thinks it's only fitting that my first post should go under this thread.

Real name: Gökhan Ç.
Age: 23
Been playing for: 9 years but had some breaks in between
Origin of screen name: D. Garibaldi's sticks (Vic Firth Artist series)
Top drummers(in no particular order): ^, Dave Weckl, Dennis Chambers, Mike Portnoy, Mark Prator, Raymond Herrera
Make of drum kit: As of now midnight blue Tama Imperialstar(I've spent all my fortune to those bronze thingies you put around your drum kit) though I'm saving for a Tama Superstar Custom.
Make of cymbal: Istanbul Agop(and 10 of them!)
Where do you practice: Home
Are you in a band? Yay!
Covers or originals? Both
What style of music? Alternative, rock & a bit of funk
Favorite take out food? Domino's
Country: Turkey
Odd fact? What's normal about me?
How did you start drumming? Our not-so-responsible drummer decided that spending more time w/ his gf at our expense was a good idea so I sold my bass guitar and picked up the stix.

Locust Star

09-18-2008, 01:06 AM

real name: Bart
age: 23
how long been playing: 6 years
origin of user name: Neurosis
top 5 drummers: Bruford, Carey, Roeder, Thigpen, Cameron (best with Soundgarden)
make of drumkit: Sonor Force 3005 w. Pearl MRX Snare + Pearl & Sonor Hardware
make of cymbal: Paiste Signature + Zildjian Avedis
where do you practice: Home
are you in a band: not right now
what style of music: various
country: Poland
one fact about my dead cat: once he did into my bass drum and on my pearl eliminator
how did you start drumming: played piano from age 8, played guitar from age 15, playing drums from age 17

victoriousmusic

09-18-2008, 07:48 PM

real name? Melinda
age? 43
how long been playing? 25 years, could not play for 3 years or so, playing again for 4 months
origin of user name? my 1st original album + word music
top 5 drummers?Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa, Thigpen, Gadd, Carmen Appice
make of drumkit? Hart Dynamics drum pads with Alesis DM-5 (sold my Slingerlands when I got sick)
make of cymbal? came with Hart dynamic pads (no more zlydian "A"'s
where do you practice?in my music studio "woman" cave
are you in a band/s? use to be, have possibilty of being in one soon
covers or originals? covers (record my own originals in studio)
what style of music? oldie rock for band, Christian rock/alternative for studio
favourite take out food? chinese
country? US
one really odd fact about yourself? I'm disabled
how did you start drumming? at school

Sera

09-22-2008, 05:08 PM

Hello everybody and sorry my possible poor english grammary now and in the future. Finnish is my native lanquage, but I decide to come here, about eight months after I left from finnish forum, where I send a few messages and links to my drumming videos in Youtube.

After these nonsense messages:

age? - 39

how long been playing? - I started 2003, in autumn.

origin of user name? - That came in my mind after one schizophrenic vision few years ago.

top 5 drummers? - Upi Sorvali. And I will tell you when I know four others.

make of drumkit? - I started with New Sound drums, which I bought from small, local musicstore. After they fall apart after few years, I bought Tama Rockstar Custom's from Internet, and now my setup is:

Hihat: In front, Sabian 14" B8 (cable)
Snare: 14 * 5.5 Premier aluminium, about 1970.
Bass: 20"
Right side: Toms 10", 12", 14"
Left side: Toms 10", 12", 16" (Two repaired and painted NewSounds 10" and 12")

make of cymbal?
- 18" China AAX (repaired)
- 22" Ride AA
- 12" AA splash
- 14" B8 Thin Crash
- 16" B8 Thin Crash

So, mostly Sabian.
Sabian HH is my goal, but money and cronic shortage of it makes it difficult.

where do you practice? - Upstairs at Eric.

are you in a band/s? - No, and I believe I never will be.

covers or originals? - Mostly what radio plays.

what style of music? - Mostly what radio plays, radio channel selected from Internet by mood. From gospel to death metal.

favourite take out food? - Ruonalan Mämmirove, steamed. I can't say that in english.

country? - Finland.

one really odd fact about yourself? - There are so many that I can't make up my mind.

how did you start drumming? - My shrink told me that playing some instrument could calm up my destructive mind.

deebz

09-24-2008, 07:19 PM

Ayyyyyyyyy,

age? - 17

how long been playing? - 2004

origin of user name? - Long, long story.

top 5 drummers? - The best imho: billy cobham, vinnie colauita, steve gadd, dennis chambers, dave weckl
My favorites: danny carey, gavin harrison

make of drumkit? - I own a shitty Peace drumset, which was my first, and I also play a Pearl Forum series kit.

make of cymbal?
- Sabian B8 16" crash
- Sabian B8 16" crash
- Zildjian ZBT 20" ride
- Sabian Signature Paragon 16" crash
- Sabian AAX 14" hats

where do you practice? - my pad, my buds pad, etc.

are you in a band/s? - Yes.
http://www.myspace.com/thebluesuits
http://www.myspace.com/ilovenickhohn

covers or originals? - originals.

what style of music? - Funk, reggae, rock, experimental, indie

favourite take out food? - Q'doba mu'fucka.

country? - US of A

one really odd fact about yourself? - Jesus' Cheeses?

how did you start drumming? - Been banging on shit since i was born. maybe was destined to play drums? I dunno.

lighuen

09-26-2008, 10:17 PM

real name? Tomás Lighuen Limeres
age? 22
how long been playing? Since 2002
origin of user name? My second name...

top 5 drummers? Mike Portnoy, Chris Addler, Jojo Mayer,
Dennis Chambers,"Bonzo"Bonham,

make of drumkit? 10,12,13,16,22 Mapex venus...14x5 ludwig acrolite `70...
make of cymbal? 18 K dark crash, 18 A custom crash,
14new-beats hats, 20 avedis ping ride,
20 traditionalstagg china, 12 avedis splash,12 wuhan china

where do you practice? my studio! very gladd to have one to practice all day...

are you in a band/s? yes. IN-ELEMENT
www.myspace.com/inelement (http://www.myspace.com/inelement) www.in-element.com (http://www.in-element.com)
covers or originals? originals
what style of music? Death melodic Metal. Modern Death Metal

country? ARGENTINA

how did you start drumming? Friends wanting to start a band, my uncle whoi plays,
my father who listen led-zep!
and Mike Portnoy when I started in a profesional way.

I`ll be touring Erope on October November 2008 with my band IN-ELEMENT.
New concerts added in the webs and blogs.
Also we have videos and songs from the almbums.

SYNTHESIS IN VAIN European tour 08
21/10/2008 - Barcelona (SP) - Sala Apolo 2
22/10/2008 - Madrid (SP) - Ritmo y Compas
23/10/2008 - Sevilla (SP) - Q
24/10/2008 - Malaga (SP) - Vivero
25/10/2008 - Benavente Lisboa (PR) - Side B
26/10/2008 - Guimaraes (PR) - Vimaranes Metallum Fest
27/10/2008 - Vigo (SP) - La Fábrica de Chocolate
28/10/2008 - Leon (SP) - Scanner
29/10/2008 - Oviedo (SP) - Blade
30/10/2008 - Bilbao (SP) - SANTANA27
31/10/2008 - Soria (SP) - Play
01/11/2008 - Bordeaux (FR) - Heretic Club
02/11/2008 - Paris (FR) - Pena Festayre
03/11/2008 - ...(UK) - TBA
04/11/2008 - Lille (FR) - La Rumeur
05/11/2008 - Zürich (SW) - Werk21
06/11/2008 - Bremgarten (SW) - Kuzeb (5000KM recorridos!!!)
07/11/2008 - Oberhausen (DE) - Helvete
08/11/2008 - Belfort (FR) - Le Simson
09/11/2008 - Tours (FR) - L'ACE
10/11/2008 - Antwerp (BE) - De Rots
11/11/2008 - Hamburg (DE) - Markthalle
12/11/2008 - Rostok (DE) - Alte Zuckerfabrik
13/11/2008 - Essen (DE) - Turock
14/11/2008 - Laon (FR) - Skull's Bar
15/11/2008 - Hasselt (BE) - De Witte Non
16/11/2008 - East London (UK) - The Bridgehouse E16
17/11/2008 - Day Off (UK)!!!!!!
18/11/2008 - London (UK) - Bull & Gate
19/11/2008 - Lyon (FR) - Lyon's Hall
20/11/2008 - Clermont Ferrand (FR) - Wheelie Bar
21/11/2008 - Tolouse (FR) - TBC

Spred the XXXXXXXXx word!!

In-Element:

www.in-element.com (http://www.in-element.com) www.fotolog.com/in_element (http://www.fotolog.com/in_element)
www.myspace.com/inelement (http://www.myspace.com/inelement) www.purevolume.com/inelement (http://www.purevolume.com/inelement)
www.youtube.com/inelement (http://www.youtube.com/inelement) www.in-element.blogspot.com (http://www.in-element.blogspot.com)

I'm being also Sponsored with drum sticks by CHECO percusion.
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HOPE TO SEE YOU ON TOUR!

Ainulindale

09-29-2008, 07:43 AM

real name? Mark
age? 33
how long playing? played for about 12 years when i was a kid, just back now
username? its my favorite story by Tolkien
top 5 drummers? when i started playing as a kid - Lars Ulrich, but then i discovered Dennis Chambers, then some old vhs clinic of Terry Bozzio's,Steve Gadd is just great, but Benny Greb may be one of the most funky, off beat and inspiring drummers i have ever heard - the guy is just awsome!
drums? Yamaha Stage Custom Birch ( natural laquer finish )
cymbals? Meinl Byzance Traditional's
practice sessions? the lowly basement
in a band? no, but maybe down the road........
music stlye? i'm not good enough to have a 'style', i just like the offbeat and funky stuff
odd fact about me? i'm 33 years old and i still play with Lego
how i started? found my dad's old junker set in the garage attic when i was 8, started played a little snare in Sea Cadets at 12 ( and with enough begging, parents paid for some proper lessons at St. Johns Music), and later hooked up with a really terrible garage band ( i include myself in this description) but then just got away from the drums about the age of twenty, but getting my daughter involved in music ( guitar of all things! ) really inspired me - and so i'm getting back at it!

Niles

09-29-2008, 08:10 AM

Hello every one nice discussion board here happy to join in, hope you'll all have me. I can't figure out how to put the question format on here so I'll just tell you some of the basic's. As if anyone really cares.... Anyway. I'm Timothy S, I chose my user name based on the city my drums were made in. I've been playing since I was 11, lessons the whole bit, But I did go through a spell were I didn't play for 10 years. I always wanted too just didn't make it happen. My influences are in 2 categories, core and current. My core guys are Bruford Baker and Bosio, My current's are Charlie Quintana (Mike Ness circa 1999) and Scott Churilla (Reverend Horton Heat circa 1996) I am currently playing an old American Slingerland that needs a re-wrap and re-chrome but it's authentic. I have cymbals like a bride, some old some new some borrowed some blue. I get to play on friday nights with my American roots music band, at a friends hall. We have a full compliment of sound equipment which makes it a lot of fun. We take a lesson from Mike Ness in his interpretation of old Country and pop songs of Americana. I started playing drums out of insatiable desire. When I heard certain songs I wanted to play the drums to them. My interest was/is always about the songs as a whole more than the drummers parts individually. If a drummer is doing something extraordinary, the song had better be too. I don't eat take out and As an odd fact I guess I like the under dog. I prefer Epiphones' to Gibsons', old,old tube rigs to Marshalls', and old school drums to modern marvels.

rogue_drummer

09-29-2008, 09:39 PM

Name: David

Age: 47

How long playing: 11 - 23; 45 - ? so 14 years total.

Origin of user name: I've always been a rogue.

Top 5 drummers: Buddy Rich, Lional Hampton, Sandy Nelson, and now Stanton Moore and Preston Thomas.

Make of kit: 1960s / 1970s Japanese Import kit called Jazz Master. plus other drums from that era. (All any of us could afford back then....)

Cymbals: Paiste PST 5s

When practice: mostly in the evenings and nights

Bands: Yes, church praise band consisting of 2 electric guitars, 1 bass, 1 piano, 2 singers and drummer. Am looking for other bands...primarily C&W, classic rock, and/or jazz.

Style of music: I like all kinds: classic rock, jazz, c&w, funk.

Fav take out food: BBQ

Country: USA

Odd Fact: Quit drumming years ago because I couldn't stand the pieces of shit I had to go to school with and be in school bands with. What got me back in drumming: My 14 year old daughter bought me back a pair of sticks from the Hard Rock Cafe in London.

Start drumming: when I was 10 and saw an incredible 14-year old drummer on a Black Diamond Pearl Slingerland set.

paul_creedy

10-04-2008, 10:01 PM

real name - Paul Creedy
age - 45
how long been playing - since I started again, about three months
origin of user name - too lazy to make one up !
top 5 drummers - Pete Thomas (EC and the Attractions) Clem Burke
make of drumkit - Mapex M Birch (was 6pc, currently 7pc with a second, 10" snare)
make of cymbal - Zildjian/Sabian/Ufip/Stagg
where do you practice - mostly on a practice pad, but the kit is currently in my lounge
are you in a band/s - yes, both on drums and on bass
covers or originals - the drumming gig is all originals, the bass gig is a mix
what style of music - drumming gig - acoustic pop, bass gig - ska/reggae
favourite take out food - pizza
country - UK
one really odd fact about yourself - I was once held up at gun point.
how did you start drumming - too long ago to remember, sadly

MAO

10-08-2008, 06:14 AM

Name: Mark

Location: Oklahoma City, OK USA

Been Playing since I was 7.....off and on.....28 now!

Current Kit: PDP CX kit 10, 12, 14, 16, 22
DDrum Dominion 13x7 snare
Sabian AAX, HHX, XS20 cymbals
dw Hardware

Soon to be: Yamaha Oak Custom or Taye Studio Maple with Paiste Twenty Cymbals

Favorite Drummers: Kevin Soffera, Dave Weckl, Ray Luzier, Jeremy Taggert, Elvin Jones, etc

Band: None yet, but soon....have a huge audition soon....otherwise session work for the time being

Origin of Screename: my initials

Style of music: Rock, Red Dirt, Fusion, Country, Big Band...whatever I get into

Favorite Food: Chinese or other asian cuisine

How'd I start: begged for a kit for years

drums_n_surf

10-09-2008, 12:29 PM

age? - turned 17 today :D
how long been playing? - 2 years
origin of user name? - well i like drumming and surfing.
top 5 drummers? - Bonzo, Chad Smith, Ian Paice, Jojo Mayer, Neil Peart
make of drumkit? - Tama Superstars..will post pictures soon
make of cymbal? - Shitty Zildjian ZBTs
where do you practice? - in my garage, or in my room
are you in a band/s? - not at the moment
favourite take out food? - Anything junk
country? - australia
one really odd fact about yourself? - dont noe if its odd, but i was introduced to music as a 4 year old and learnt to play classical piano. Music has been in my blood since.
how did you start drumming? - Always been interested in learning, but concenctrated more on my piano to begin...finally got around to it 2 years ago.

thewill

10-12-2008, 04:53 PM

age? - 15
how long been playing? 2 years
origin of user name? - my names will and im cocky so it gets a 'the'
top 5 drummers? - jojo mayer,bozio jr, steve gadd, max roach, travis barker ( iknow dont judge me)
make of drumkit? - premier
make of cymbal? - mix of zildjians paistes (effects) and sabian
where do you practice? - room and some rehearsal rooms with band
are you in a band/s? - yep the metro police and an unnamed project
favourite take out food? - pizza!!!!
country? - england england
one really odd fact about yourself? - umm i play in a brass band
how did you start drumming? music at schul

Daithi

10-13-2008, 06:07 PM

Age? 40 - better get that in before my birthday so I can continue lying to myself I'm younger than I am!
How long been playing? Started when I was 15, first kit 17, regular until 25 then dropped off, getting back to it now though!
Origin of user name? Irish language equivalent of "Dave" - my forname
Top 5 drummers? The Classic rhythmatists, Gene Krupa, Art Blakey and the Technicians, Portnoy, Peart, Gadd.
Make of drumkit? Tama
Make of cymbal? Crappy UFIPs, one Zildjian
Where do you practice? Home, desk, knees, constantly tapping - people think I am a nervous person, truth is I am as calm as they come!
Are you in a band/s? - no
Favourite take out food? Rarely
Country? Ireland
One really odd fact about yourself? Playing the drums makes me fall asleep, it gets me so relaxed!

wred

10-13-2008, 07:56 PM

Age? 21
How long been playing? ~8 years
Origin of user name? My nickname; all my friends call me this.
Top 5 drummers? To be honest, none really
Make of drumkit? Premier
Make of cymbal? Dream Bliss
Where do you practice? Home
Are you in a band/s? No
Favourite take out food? Tough decision... not sure.
Country? US of A
One really odd fact about yourself? I have a habit of cracking my thumb constantly; it's gotten to the point where I don't have to wait to crack it again. I can even mark time by cracking my thumb.

buttstastic

10-13-2008, 08:46 PM

real name: Michael Butts

age: 24

how long been playing: 10 years

origin of user name: just a funny name I came up with

top 5 drummers: Mike Portnoy, José Pasillas, Neil Peart, Chad Butler, Akira Jimbo

make of drumkit: drumset #1- unknown, drumset #2- Gretsch Catalina Club Jazz

make of cymbal: Sabian/Wuham

where do you practice: Basement/church

are you in a band/s: The Ron Jonsons/local praise bands

covers or originals: both

what style of music: Prog-rock/fusion/whatever else we like

favourite take out food: pizza!

country: US

one really odd fact about yourself: I could eat my weight in cookie-cake

how did you start drumming: My parents wanted me to do an extracurricular activity and band seemed like an easy one. I was stuck in the drum class, actually gave it a try and have loved it ever since.

Teddy

10-15-2008, 05:20 AM

real name? Eric
age? 14
how long been playing? afew days
origin of user name? its my handle i use it everywhere
top 5 drummers? neil peart is mah man
where do you practice? basement
are you in a band/s? makeing one kinda, soon if i get good
covers or originals? no im a noob
what style of music? rock
favourite take out food? pizza
country? U.S.A
one really odd fact about yourself? uhm, i am a noob?
how did you start drumming? just wanted to

jambot

10-17-2008, 09:45 AM

real name? Barrett

age? 15 almost 16

how long been playing? nearly 11 years

origin of user name? not sure, thought of it somehow and sounded cool

top drummers? Buddy Rich, Steve Gadd, John Bonham, Elvin Jones, Jack Dejohnette, Sean Kinney, Joe Morello, Roy Hanes, John Densmore, Mickey Hart, El Negro, Charlie Watts, Michael Shrieve (I could go on for years)

make of drumkit? Yamaha Tour Custom

make of cymbal? Sabian, Paiste and Bosphorous

where do you practice? In the basement

are you in a band/s? Yes, been in many but in one right now

covers or originals? both

what style of music? Folk, blues, acoustic, rock

favourite take out food? Mexican

country? USA

one really odd fact about yourself? I have had several near death expierences

how did you start drumming? I saw a video of Buddy Rich when I was 3, had a kit by 6

jcdrum14

10-19-2008, 05:28 PM

Name? Joe Canero

Age? 15

Been playing for? 3 1/2 years.

Origin of username? initials of my name

Top 5 drummers? Steve Gadd, Bernard Purdie, Jeff Porcaro, John Bonham, Todd Sucherman

Make of drumkit? Ludwig

Make of cymbal? Zildjian

Where do I practice? Basement

Am I in a band? Yes, marching band (snare on drumline) school percussion ensemble and jazz band soon after tryouts

Covers or originals? Mostly covers

What style of music? funk, jazz, swing, rock

Where am I from? New Jersey

An odd fact about myself? i really can't think of one right now

elmersrevenge

10-19-2008, 11:23 PM

real name? Mark

age? 40

how long been playing? just starting

origin of user name? it's the name of a song

top drummers? Neil Peart, Rodney Holmes, Keith Moon, Mickey Hart, Tito Puente

make of drumkit? Gretsch Renown

make of cymbal? Zildjian Custom As

where do you practice? Family Room

are you in a band/s? Nope

covers or originals? covers

what style of music? rock, blues

favourite take out food? Mexican

country? USA

one really odd fact about yourself? I'm really a guitar player (but I'm open to conversion.)

how did you start drumming? was at a party with too many guitarists. there was an empty seat at the drum kit so I sat down and started playing. Had the time of my life!

Munchdrum

10-22-2008, 09:57 PM

Real name: Callum May
Age: 17
Been playing for: 7 years
Origin of screen name: Me nickname
Top drummers(in no particular order): Neil Peart, Bonham, Matt Helder, Steve Gadd, Pete Phipps, Kieth Moon
Make of drum kit: Premier
Make of cymbal: Zildjian A/Custom and a paiste crash & china
Where do you practice: Home
In a band: apparently so (as of yesterday)
What style of music: Everything really, Indie, Rock, Punk, Blues, Regae
Favorite take out food: Itallian
Country: UK
Odd fact: Erm i'm odd!
How did you start drumming: School!

jacqui_crack

10-24-2008, 03:45 AM

Real name: Jacqui
Age: 19
Been playing for: a while
Origin of screen name: friends
Top drummers(in no particular order): Joey Castillo, Andrew Kerridge, hot damn sweet sam, Thomas Pridgen.
Make of drum kit: Pearl
Make of cymbal: the room is so small i have only one cymbal and hi hats? yeah i'm not joking. when i have more space i'll probably care more about the makers of my cymbals.
Where do you practice: home
In a band: noooo
What style of music: whatevers on the page
Favorite take out food: Japanese
Country: Australia
Odd fact: i played classical piano before i started drums.
How did you start drumming: through a school.

tugnut

10-24-2008, 05:51 AM

real name: Steve
age: 25
how long been playing: 12 years
origin of user name: ex-band
top 5 drummers: Stanier, Grohl, Jarvis, Witte, Koeller
make of drumkit: Epek Custom Maple Absolute Vibe
make of cymbal: Sabian
where do you practice: Jam Hall
are you in a band: yes
what style of music: grind, rock,
country: Canada
how did you start drumming: friend bought a kit and got interested.

Mastershake16

10-24-2008, 10:46 PM

real name: mark
age: 14
how long been playing: 4-5yrs
origin of user name: I use it for everything, got it from a team on Arena
top 5 drummers: RINGO, moon, Bohnam, Grohl, Andrew Forseman (sp), Mannyyy more.
make of drumkit: Yamaha Tour Custom Mapleeee.
make of cymbal: Sabian, want zildjians n paiste, n boshporus but hey thats what i got for now.
where do you practice: what was supposed to be a soundproof room...
are you in a band: yes
what style of music: anything i feel like, rock , hardcore, punk, funk, a lillll HIp-hop
country:U.S
how did you start drumming: needed to pick an instrument, cousin made aliving from drum related things, big in the field, got my first lessons from him.

DrummerDavid

10-27-2008, 09:58 AM

real name? Dave
age? 38
how long been playing? Since I was 11.
origin of user name? Drummer-Dave
top 5 drummers? Early influences : John Bonham, Tommy Lee, Late influences-Gavin Harrison, Buddy Rich, Billy Cobham, ETC
make of drumkit? Pearl Export cira 1989
make of cymbal? I usually use Zildjian.
where do you practice? In a garage
are you in a band/s? Yes
covers or originals? Bands I were in about 17 years ago-originals. Now-covers....but that will change.
what style of music? Rock
favourite take out food? Chinese
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself?
how did you start drumming?Played clarinet in school band in grade 5. Got braces and the the ortho said not to put anything in mouth, so I switched to drums. And it grew from there.

rockdrummer247

10-27-2008, 06:47 PM

real name- Mark
age- 19
how long been playing- 20 years!
origin of user name- Well I'm a drummer and I seem to be playing constantly so...247
top 5 drummers-
- Roger Taylor
- John Bohnham
- Keith Moon
- David Gilmour
- Sandy Nelson
make of drumkit- Tama
make of cymbal- Zildjian, Paiste and Wuhan
where do you practice- Home
are you in a band/s- Yeah, I'm currently in a metal/rock 'n roll band with a guitarist, bassist and singer and things are looking promising
Originals- Original Materials, varying from heavy metal to punk to rockability (But I started with covers ).
what style of music- Heavy Metal, Rock 'n Roll, Alternative Rock, Punk/Post Punk, Acoustic
Favorite take out food- Pizza :D
Country- England
One really odd fact about yourself- I learned acoustic guitar before drums and can play quite well and know loads of chords but never felt comftorble with guitar, tried keyboard and piano and didn't like it, but then found drums...
how did you start drumming- My story is above basically

drumming1

10-28-2008, 03:07 AM

real name? James (www.jimimac.net)
age? 35
how long been playing? 15
origin of user name? I am a drumming one
top 5 drummers? Art Blakey, Max Roach, Simon Phillips, Steve Gadd, Vinnie Colaiuta, Mick Fleetwood...
make of drumkit? Gretsch Catalina Maple
make of cymbal? Zildjian
where do you practice? Basement studio
are you in a band/s? Yes
covers or originals? Both
what style of music? Any
favourite take out food? Pizza
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself? I am myself and feel odd
how did you start drumming? elementary school

Firedog

10-28-2008, 05:37 AM

Name, Doug
Age, 44
Started playing drums, I think I was 13.
Origin of user name, I am one, and one of my favorite albums has one on the cover.
Top 5, Neal Peart, Carter Beauford, Gene Krupa, Manny Elias, Bernard Purdie.
Make of drums, Tama, Roland.
Cymbals, Zildjian.
Practice loc., Basement.
Band, Holy Spicoli.
80's Covers.
Style, Rock, Prog Rock, Classic Rock, Lesbian Acid Grass? I guess I like them all.
Fav take out food, Pizza.
Country, U.S.A.
Odd factI was the mayor of a town when I was 18.
How did I start drumming, I was strongly influenced by what I heard on the radio, I love music!

the_shrub

11-01-2008, 06:34 PM

first, hello everyone who reads this, it's been a long time since i've been in a forum, i used to be a member of the pearl forum, got busy, forgot my password and joined here because it looks really informative and friendly.

real name? Jay
age? 33
how long been playing? percussion 25 years drumkit 15 years
origin of user name? nickname from various people
top 5 drummers? Jimmy Chamberline, Billy Ward, Jojo Mayer, Rodney Holmes,
Elvin Jones
make of drumkit? Maple Kit + 3 maple snares in various sizes, 1 14" x 5" Brass Snare
make of cymbal? Various high end cymbals
where do you practice? In our studio
are you in a band/s? Yes
covers or originals? Originals + some reworked covers to sneak as our own
what style of music? I love a lot of everything
favourite take out food? Sushi
country? Canada
one really odd fact about yourself? I can't stand hearing people chew their food
how did you start drumming? started the drums when a couple of friends asked me to play bass in their band and i said no, i want to try the drums instead, so they bought me my first kit, and i haven't stopped since.

freakyperks

11-02-2008, 07:34 AM

Hey everybody, I'm back. ive had a shitload of crap to do in the last few months, but ive finally been able to afford a bigger more badass drumset.

real name? Josh Sniderman

age? 16

how long been playing? I guess almost 9 years

origin of user name? i made it up

top 5 drummers? Tomas Haake, Joey Jordison, John Boecklin, Chris Adler, Dave Lombardo

make of drumkit? Mostly Pearl Export series, except the snare
2 - 22x18 bass drums
10, 12, 14 tom toms; 16, 18 floor toms
14 sensitone elite beaded brass snare

make of cymbal? From left to right:
12 sabian b8 pro splash
14 Sabian AAX X-Celerator Hi-Hats
16 Meinl Generation X Filter China Cymbal
17 Zildjian A Custom Medium Crash
8 meinl classics medium bell
8 wuhan splash
10 ziljian ZHT splash
17 Paiste Rude Wild Crash Cymbal
18 Paiste Rude Wild Crash Cymbal
22 Sabian AAX Series Metal Ride Cymbal
18 Paiste Rude China
12 Wuhan china

where do you practice? My "drum room"

are you in a band/s? Im in a new band!!

covers or originals? both

what style of music? Heavy metal, death metal, pretty much metal.

favourite take out food? I'll eat anything

country? US

one really odd fact about yourself? Im under house arrest right now (seriously) and it sucks

how did you start drumming? I guess i started bangin' on garbage cans, and then it just kinda grew on me