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Brother_Bong

08-03-2009, 03:56 AM

I see a few familiar names here already, this should be fun, here goes...................

real name? Scott
age? 38
how long been playing? 21 years with a few bumps in the road.
origin of user name? Hafta kill yas if I told yas!
top 5 drummers? Changes daily, but lets see...Adler, Bostaph, Peart, Vinnie Paul, Bonham, with special mention Matt McKasty.
make of drumkit? Medicine Man AZ Custom
make of cymbal? Zildjian, Saluda, Sabian, Silken
where do you practice? My garage/bass players basement
are you in a band/s? Yes
covers or originals? Covers right now
what style of music? Alternative/classic/hard
favourite take out food? Anything that once "moo-ed"
country? Music? No thanks not a fan............Oh, sorry USA!
one really odd fact about yourself? Haha, ONE? Um, ok I have MANY piercings.
how did you start drumming? Couldn't play guitar. Nah, in all honesty I was always drawn to them. And I couldn't play guitar.

I also frequent a few other forums, UGW mostly, and some time at DML. And I have the great honor of being very involved with Drum Road Trip. Seems something I said started the whole damn thing or something.
But I digress, thank you for having me, now lets talk drums!

Indigo

08-03-2009, 05:36 PM

real name? Carl Henrik Thomasson
age? 15 (1993)
how long been playing? For about 5 years.
origin of user name? "Indigo" is a color that I like. :)
top 5 drummers? John Otto, Brain Mantia, Tim Alexander, KJ Sawka, Travis Barker
make of drumkit? Peavey
make of cymbal? Zildjian
where do you practice? At home
are you in a band/s? Yeah, I play in a band. :)
covers or originals? Originals
what style of music? Hmmm, funk, rock, jazz and rap I guess.
favourite take out food? Donalds
country? Sweden
one really odd fact about yourself? I got scars on my back from acne and I got a scar on my knee that looks lik a "z".
how did you start drumming? My sister played guitar and I also wanted to play an instrument and dad thought I had a good sense for timing and that stuff so he gave me money for a drumkit.

Blackbird316

08-04-2009, 04:47 AM

Real Name - Cole Sawyer
Age - 15
How long I've played - 7 Months
Origin of user name - Alter Bridge's song/John 3:16
top 5 drummers- Carter Beauford, Mike Portnoy, Scott Phillips, Dominic Howard, Neil Peart
Drums -Mapex
Cymbals - Sabian/whatever I can find cheap
Where I practice - My room
Band - Youth group band at my church
Covers/Originals - covers
Style of music - Everything... mainly jazz fusion, rock, and Christian
Favorite takeout - Taco Bell
Country - USA
Odd fact - Had a severe stroke 5 years ago
Start - Middle school band, led to getting a drum set this Christmas

hellothereimasian

08-05-2009, 11:17 AM

real name? Bonn
age? 16
how long been playing? 3 years
origin of user name? I'm asian so yea
top 5 drummers? Mike Portnoy Neil Peart Max Roach Buddy Rich Steve Smith
make of drumkit? Mapex orion pro 6 piece with a black panther series maple snare
make of cymbal? Ziljdian bright finish, and also 2 wuhan chinas
where do you practice? The hall.
are you in a band/s? 4 but there more of just jam groups
covers or originals? Both.
what style of music? Everything, but my favorite to play is jazz and progressive metal, the type with frequently changing meter.
favourite take out food? Chinese
country? In Usa
one really odd fact about yourself? I take three baths a day
how did you start drumming? My father bought a drum kit

deuce13coop

08-05-2009, 09:03 PM

Real Name - Terry Bigelow
Age - 35
How long I've played -15+yrs
Origin of user name -friends call me deuce(yeah, "Deuce Bigelow Male Gigolo")
top 5 drummers- Vinnie C, Steve Gadd, Art Blakey, Billy Cobham, Giovanni Hidalgo
Drums -Solid Padauk Heirloom Drum Co kit, various Heirloom snares
Cymbals - Bosphorus
Where I practice - Two different rehearsal studios
Band - The Habits
Covers/Originals - originals
Style of music - rock
Favorite takeout - mexican
Country - USA
Start - Played hand drums, then got into kits

tom2zip

08-06-2009, 06:12 AM

Real Name - Tom
Age - 14 (turning 15 soon)
How long I've played -1 year and 7 months
Origin of user name - my brother's email used to be something similar
top 5 drummers- Mike Portnoy, Neil Peart, Derek Roddy, Alex Van Halen, Thomas Lang
Drums - CB Drums SP Series 5 Piece Set (not very good)
Cymbals - Zildjian
Where I practice - Basement, friend's house
Band - n/a
Covers/Originals - n/a
Style of music - Hard Rock / Metal
Favorite takeout - Chinese
Country - Canada/Korea
Start - my brother got into playing a guitar so i took up drums

Toaolr

08-08-2009, 07:04 AM

Real Name - Luis
Age - 16
How long I've played -about 2 months
Origin of user name - The One And Only Luis (My last name :) )
top 5 drummers- I honestly don't know of that many aside from travis barker lol
Drums - Well my bass drum is ktama or something like that ... snare and toms are remo i think I'm new to this so yeah..
Cymbals - Zildjian
Where I practice - my upstairs
Band - don't have one... I would love to join one but I don't know how I could...
Covers/Originals - haven't made any yet
Style of music - Hard Rock / Metal / Hip hop
Favorite takeout - Chinese!
Country - USA
Start - I wanted to play an instrument and I took a trial lesson with the drums and my teacher told me i had some natural talent and i liked it so i stuck with it and i love it!!

TribalTech

08-11-2009, 06:59 AM

Real Name - David
Age - 20
How long I've played - since I was three, got a kit when I was 11
Origin of user name - One of my favorite bands
Top 5 drummers- Dennis Chambers, Steve Gadd, Dave Weckl, Virgil Donati, Kirk Covington
Drums - Pacific Export
Cymbals - Zildjian
Where I practice - basement/Berklee
Band - working on it
Covers/Originals - covers-phish, mmw
Style of music - Jazz/Fusion/Progressive/Art-Rock
Favorite takeout - pizza of course
Country - USA
Start - I played along to my mother's workout cds since I was 2...

MIKEDOOM

08-12-2009, 10:45 AM

Real Name - Mike
Age - 25
How long I've played - since I was around 7 got a real kit when I was 13
Origin of user name - Just a silly nick name
Top 5 drummers -Derek Roddy, David Weckl, George Kollias, Mike Mangini, John Longstreth
Drums - Pearl Export
Cymbals - Paiste
Where I practice - Odin Recordings Studio
Band - ExHeteros/ ExExordium Mors/Archfiend
Style of music - Jazz/Fusion/Progressive/Metal/Tech Metal/Tribal
Favorite takeout - burgers
Country - New Zealand
Start - Listened to one of my dads friends who was a drummer and was inspired around the age of 5-7

jwk1151

08-12-2009, 10:02 PM

Real Name - Jee
Age - 14
How long I've played - about 2 years
Origin of user name - Initials, random numbers
Top 5 drummers - Neil Peart, Zac Farro, Terry Bozzio, Steve Augustine, The Butcher
Drums - Gammon Drums (re-painted)
Cymbals - Zildjian
Where I practice - SKUMC church, Guitarist's house
Band - (No Name yet)
Style of music - Punk, Rock, Alt, Emo, Progressive Rock
Favorite takeout - Chinese
Country - USA
Start - Played bass for a bit, saw a beautiful white Tama set being played in a rock show 3 years ago, just had to get my hands on a drum set.

rodeodude

08-13-2009, 06:41 PM

real name? Chris
age? 18
how long been playing? Percussion: 7 years, Set: 4 months :)
origin of user name? My first paintball gun was a spyder rodeo
top 5 drummers? Art Blakey, Chad Smith, Carter Beauford, Chris Thatcher, Dave Weckel
make of drumkit? Yamaha
make of cymbal? Paiste
where do you practice? Home
are you in a band/s? Concert Band (lol) and hopefully the worship band
covers or originals? covers
what style of music? worship/classical
favourite take out food? qdoba
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself? I'm left handed, but it's still easier for me to play crossed
how did you start drumming? Everyone had to pick an instrument in 6th grade, and all the hot girls picked percussion.

Hidde de Jong

08-14-2009, 01:24 AM

real name? Hidde de Jong
age? Just turned 18 (12th of august)
how long been playing? 3 Years
top 5 drummers? Gavin Harrison, Mario Goossens, David Garibaldi, Carter Beauford, Bernard Purdy.
make of drumkit? Ludwig (Accent CS Custom)
make of cymbal? Zildjian (A Custom, K, K Custom) and Istanbul (Traditional Regular)
where do you practice? At home or at school
are you in a band/s? Yes
what style of music? Most of the time I play Rock/Pop, but I also listen to Jazz, Funk and sometimes Classical music.
country? The Netherlands
one really odd fact about yourself? When I play the drums I start making strange sounds. (Something like Hummmm Hummmmmmmmmmmmmm Hummm) I dont know why, maybe it's a sort of play-along?
how did you start drumming? First I played piano for a couple of years, then I started playing guitar and one day we bought a second hand drumkit for my little brother. But 99% of the time it was me sitting behind the drumkit. (My brother only touched the drumkit once) Right now I study at the Conservatory of Amsterdam.

Hurlza

08-14-2009, 12:03 PM

real name? James
age? 16
how long been playing? 10 years
origin of user name? A take on my middle name
top 5 drummers? Gavin harrison Thomas Lang Jon Farriss Dominic Howard VADRUM!
make of drumkit? Mapex M series 7 piece
make of cymbal? wuhan china ZXT crash Schalloch Planet Z and meinl Classics
where do you practice? My room or band jam spot
are you in a band/s? yes
covers or originals? original (prog) and starting a covers
what style of music? Prog, Funk, Rock, Death metal
favourite take out food? Italian
country? Australia mate
one really odd fact about yourself? passed yr 3 ameb exam with honours
how did you start drumming? getting a toy kit and beaking it. upgrading and finding a passion.

drummergirlgina

08-14-2009, 05:01 PM

real name? Gina Bongiovanni-Osmar
age? 9
how long been playing? 2 1/2 years
origin of user name? I'm a drummer, I'm a girl, and my name is Gina. "G" is what most people call me.
top 5 drummers? Hillary Jones, Cindy Blackman, Vinnie Colliutta, Neil Peart, Mike Portnoy
make of drumkit? Tama Swingstar (5 piece) with 3 Rotos, 6", 8", 10", Gibraltar Rack
make of cymbal? Experimenting with Sabian, Zildjian, Wuhan and Meinl. (11 in all)
where do you practice? Home (see photo)
are you in a band/s? Yes, two. I play for Celebration Church in Georgetown for the past year.
covers or originals? Mostly covers, I'm starting to create some stuff now.
what style of music? Christian Rock
favourite take out food? Chinese
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself? I'm only 9 (Feb) and self taught up until a month ago.
how did you start drumming? My dad owns a restaurant and used to bring coffee cans home for me to play on. I'd arrange them into a "set". I started this when I was 6 years old. Then, for Christmas when I was 7, I got a real Tama Set.
Come Check Out My FACEBOOK Site

Locarno1

08-15-2009, 12:21 AM

real name? Tristan Marchent
age? 16
how long been playing? 9-10 years
origin of user name? My Brothers band is called The Locarnos so I took Locarno from that.
top 5 drummers? Dave Weckl, Oscar Seaton, Sam Brown, Chad Smith, Jamie Little.
make of drumkit? DW Kit.
make of cymbal? Zildjian and one Zildjian Hybrid China.
where do you practice? Home and at School
are you in a band/s? Yes but it its not a serious one. I prefer session drumming to being in a band.
covers or originals? Covers but trying to right our own stuff.
what style of music? Indie Rock.
favourite take out food? Chinese
country? UK
one really odd fact about yourself? I love drums and playing drums. But i want to be an Airline Pilot when im older.
how did you start drumming? Saw guys at pre school playing them in musicals and shows when i was very young and then got interested. Started playing pots and pans, tapping anything i could. The i got a small very small young kids three peice kit with a tiny bass drum and two toms which were the same size and one small splash cymbal that sounded terrible. Then my playing grew, it is a part of me, drumming.

Shamrocks34734

08-15-2009, 09:48 PM

real name? Tim Strelzyk

age? 15

how long been playing? 6 years

origin of user name? my school's team and my favorite numbers

top 5 drummers? Lars Ulrich, Chris Thatcher, Travis Barker, Chad Smith, Keith Moon

make of drumkit? Pearl

make of cymbal? Sabian

where do you practice? Home

are you in a band/s? not yet

covers or originals? depends what songs for covers

what style of music? Metal, Rock, Ska

favourite take out food? T.B.K.

country. USA...Illinios

how did you start drumming: started drumming in 4th grade in school

Curly

08-16-2009, 11:18 PM

Computer name; Curly

real name? Jon r. Benson

age? 76

how long been playing? 30 years

origin of user name? U.S. Navy Boot Camp 1950

top 1 drummer? Joe Morillo (dont really know many)

make of drumkit? Very old slingerland

make of cymbal? Zylgen (spelling)

where do you practice? Right in front of my computer on a practice pad.

are you in a band/s? Spent 20 years on the road with a few bands.

covers or originals? Only Cover songs. Classical Country, Oldies Rock and Roll plus Standards.

what style of music? Country music and Oldies Rock and roll plus standards.

favourite take out food? Sanders Fried Chicken.

country. I have lived all over the world and there is no place like home. USA...

how did you start drumming: I won a talent show singing and won the drum stool. 1962

The Bassist

08-20-2009, 04:34 PM

real name? Joe
age? 16
how long been playing? almost 2 years :P
origin of user name? Originally in my band, Apnea, I was the bassist, and our ex-vocalist was drummer. I hated all of the music they liked (although the guitarist has acquired much better taste now), so I wanted to remain anonymous in the band, taking the pseudonym The Bassist. Not after long though, we kicked our ex-vocalist off of drums due his lack of skill, and I became drummer, and the name stuck for humor pretty much
top 5 drummers? Gavin Harrison, Martin Lopez, José Pasillas, Brann Dailor, and Blake Richardson
make of drumkit? The electronic is a TD-3, and my acoustic is a 5 piece Premier APK of some sort with a 14" hi hat, an 18"medium crash, a 20" ping ride, and a 20" medium ride
make of cymbal? Zlidjian
where do you practice? In my basement
are you in a band's? Apnea (main band, we kind of do our own stuff, idk what genre), Wintertide (very hard time meeting, we're supposed to be metal), and the most recent is called Shadows of Fate, which is prog-rock/metal
covers or originals? Not enough originals finished yet to only play them at shows, so both I guess
what style of music? Whatever
favourite take out food? Steak and cheese sub from anywhere
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself?
how did you start drumming? Got my first drumset (electronic) in 2006 after watching a band's drummer a lot at a show, but didn't pick up interest until October of 2007 after playing my first real drumset at a friends house for fun.

starkeydrums

08-21-2009, 06:30 AM

real name? Jake Starkey
age? 16
how long been playing? 7 years baby
origin of user name? my last name, then what i do best :P
top 5 drummers?
Chris Adler
John Bonham
Buddy Rich
Aaron Spears
Neil Peart
make of drumkit? some kind of Pulse
make of cymbal? Paiste/Zildjian
where do you practice? Band Manager's house
are you in a band/s? Yes. Halfway Home
covers or originals? Cover...for now
what style of music? Punk, speed metal, but mostly rock
favourite take out food? Pizza
country? U.S.A
how did you start drumming? remember the cliche about kids drumming on pots and pans?...yeah thats how i started. i liked it a lot and my parents were very supporting. then i started drum lessons the next week

TheSunScientist

08-22-2009, 12:46 AM

real name? Elizabeth Albrecht-Allen
age? 21
how long been playing? 2 weeks! :D
origin of user name? It's my band's name (I'm the bassist)
top 5 drummers?
Ginger Baker
Neil Peart
Keith Moon
Stephen Morris
Rick Allen

make of drumkit? Arbiter Flats
make of cymbal? Arbiter
where do you practice? Home, rehearsal room
are you in a band/s? Yes, I'm the bassist for my band, The Sunscientists.
covers or originals? Both.
what style of music? Rock/indie/prog
favourite take out food? Sushi
country? UK
how did you start drumming? I decided to give it a go a few weeks back when I went to see the play Quadrophenia, a play based on The Who. It had a live band and an awesome drummer.

aod

08-24-2009, 03:52 PM

real name: Jake
age: Late 20’s
how long been playing: 5 years
origin of user name: just made it up
top 5 drummers: Dave Raun, Derrick Plourde, Dave Grohl, Stewart Copeland, Josh Freese
make of drumkit: Yamaha
make of cymbal: Paiste
where do you practice: At home
are you in a band/s: Yes
covers or originals: Both
what style of music: Punk/rock
favourite take out food: Pizza
country: UK
one really odd fact about yourself: I’m pretty good at spinning on the spot
how did you start drumming: When I was a kid I really enjoyed watching drummers play on TV at big festivals etc. I wanted to do it for years, and only recently managed to get a kit.

RickRockstar

08-24-2009, 07:06 PM

Hello People. I am new to the forum.

real name? Rick E.
age? 36
how long been playing? About 3 years alll together
origin of user name? First name + Drum Kit
top 5 drummers?
Keith Moon, John Bonham, John Densmore, Stewart Copeland, Ginger Baker
make of drumkit? Tama Rockstar (early 90's)
make of cymbal? Zildjian
where do you practice? at home in the garage.
are you in a band/s? Not yet
covers or originals? Covers
what style of music? Mainly classic rock
favourite take out food? Chinese, Sushi
country? USA - Wisconsin (out-drinking your home state since 1848)
one really odd fact about yourself? I have a Master's degree in Business.
how did you start drumming? I played in the jazz band in Junior High School, and gave it up when my parents divorced. I just got back into it.

Azzas22

08-25-2009, 01:24 PM

real name? Adam.M (Friends call me Adz)
age? 17
how long been playing? Just over 6 months.
origin of user name? Nickname + Xbox Gamer Tag.
top 5 drummers?
Dave Lombardo, Lars Ulrich, John Dolymayan, Travis Smith, JoJo Mayer.
make of drumkit? PP (Starter Kit).
make of cymbal? Meinl.
where do you practice? Drum/Soundproofed room in the garage.
are you in a band/s? Trying to start up one with a guitarist.
covers or originals? Covers
what style of music? Metal/Thrash/Classic Rock/ Indie/Alternnative
favourite take out food? Chinese, Southern Fried Chicken.
country? England.
one really odd fact about yourself? I have 10 GCSE's and 2 A/S-1/Btec- levels so far.
how did you start drumming? I was just really interested in trying it out, gave it ago and love it completely.
Reply With Quote: I'll Be Back!!!

impost1nator

08-26-2009, 10:00 PM

real name? Preston
age? 24
how long been playing? fresh meat
origin of user name? Space Ghost Coast-to-Coast
top 5 drummers? Carter Beauford, Tomas Haake, John Longstreth, Danny Carey, Brann Dailor
make of drumkit? Roland
make of cymbal? Roland
where do you practice? Studio
are you in a band/s? Nay I say
covers or originals? Originals
what style of music? ambient, progressive, electronic, primarily listen to metal
favourite take out food? Taco Bell
country? UK, US citizen
one really odd fact about yourself? I primarily play bass and 6-string
how did you start drumming? Haven't yet - final frontier

meinlman

08-26-2009, 10:10 PM

Just wanted to say hello, my name is Marc and I have a picture of my kit in the 'your gear' thread (Pearl Prestige Session Select). Thanks for having me and I look forward to chatting and learning here, this is a great site!!

Wayan cetu

08-27-2009, 10:36 AM

Greetings to each an everyone.
Y would like to say thank you very much been accepted me to come and join the drummerworld forum,especially to Mr Bernard Castiglioni as an official in this forum,yam a very2 new skin in this forum and yam a reggae drummer from BALI,my band name is JONI AGUNG AND DOUBLE T,we just finish promote our last 3album in balinesse language with reggae music,we relies our 1st album on november 2005 with album title is,'reggae mebasa bali,,on november 2006 our 2nd album title is 'MELALUNG' and on november 2007 our 3d our album is 'PUL SE NO GE'.
Now we taking our record a new album in the studio and now we mix in 2 defferent language,,english and balinesse,,and give little bit traditional music of bali in it.
that's a little bit real story about my self and my band,,hope we could mail to each other or chat in this forum,,and from the DRUMMERWORLD me and my band would like to share our peace love and harmony of BALI to all friend here in this forum and especcially to Mr Bernard Castiglioni as a official the drummerworld forum...
that's all my friend,,y will c u again to the next mail,,hope one of you will repley my new thread,,so we could know each other,,peace and one love from BALI,,cheers...............

Wayan cetu

08-27-2009, 10:40 AM

Bernhard

08-27-2009, 11:45 PM

Welcome Wayan Cetu - nice to have friends in Bali - a wonderful place.

Would love to hear your music.

Again, welcome and enjoy the forum

Bernhard

wy yung

08-28-2009, 11:18 AM

Meat the beat

08-28-2009, 03:56 PM

GRUNTERSDAD

08-28-2009, 04:10 PM

A great Bali Hi to you in the South Pacific.

dairyairman

08-28-2009, 04:15 PM

welcome! i'm a little jealous of you. you live on the island with the best surfing in the world!

post some of your recordings when you're done. i'd like to hear them!

djpin89

08-29-2009, 09:00 AM

real name? Drew
age? 19
how long been playing?5 years
origin of user name? my name in abreviations
top 5 drummers? jojo mayer, burnard purty, steve gadd, john O'keefe, travis barker
make of drumkit?Pearl export ELX
make of cymbal?Zildian A customs, 21 A sweet ride, 14' mastersound a hi hats
where do you practice?whenever band practice is
are you in a band/s?myspace.com/smalltalk
covers or originals?originals
what style of music?pop/rock
favourite take out food?chinese
country?US
one really odd fact about yourself?I like chick flicks?
how did you start drumming?Friend starting playing guitar, so I learned to drums to play with him

coco.

08-31-2009, 12:52 AM

real name?
Coco
age?
15
how long been playing?
7 years (oh my goodness, I have never counted properly before)
top 5 drummers?
I suppose I'm a bit unusual, as in I don't really drum because I'm inspired by others - I'm a classical musician through and through. So, I don't really have favourite drummers really.
make of drumkit?
Sonor Force 3007
make of cymbal?
Zilgjan hats and sabian ride and crash
where do you practice?
in my front room :)
are you in a band/s?
no.
covers or originals?
a bit of both is cool
what style of music?
everything, but I do a lot of orchestral percussion
country?
UK :D
how did you start drumming?
gave up piano, we had a drum-kit but my brother had just given up, so I gave it a go.

DSCRAPRE

08-31-2009, 09:47 AM

real name? David Funk (really)
age? 17
how long been playing? Since I discovered Rock Band. It encouraged me to pick up the sticks again.
origin of user name? Cousin called me it for a while.
top 5 drummers? John Bonham, Neil Peart, Tommy Aldridge, Buddy Rich, Brain. (Mick Fleetwood holds a special place)
make of drumkit? Gretsch Catalina Club Rock Black with Silver Sparkles
make of cymbal? Ancient Zildjian Z Hi-hats, Sabian Xs20 Crash and Ride
where do you practice? Basement, Metal Barn with awesome acoustics.
are you in a band/s? Not yet
covers or originals? Covers
what style of music? Classic Rock, Blues
favourite take out food? Chinese
country? US
one really odd fact about yourself? I have no distinguishing features or interesting facts.
how did you start drumming? When I was 5 years old my parents were in a band and the drummer always fascinated me. My mom was a huge Fleetwood Mac fan and had The Dance video which I watched and my interest in drumming grew. For my 6th birthday I got a used DB drums kit which i used primarily to collect dust un til earlier this year when I got rock band . I played that and started learning how to play for real. I still suck but I love it.

Rob Fenn

09-04-2009, 02:44 AM

real name? Robert Fenn
age? 37
how long been playing? Playing on and off since the age of 17 now getting back into it
origin of user name?
top 5 drummers? John Bonham, Ian Paice, Tommy Igoe, Josh Freeze, Mark Richardson
make of drumkit? Premier Genista
make of cymbal? Zildjian Custom-dry Ride, Sabian HHX Hats, Sabian AAX Ride/Crash's and Zildjian A, Paiste China
where do you practice? Shed/Studio in garden
are you in a band/s? Yes
covers or originals? Covers & Originals
what style of music? Pop, Rock, Blues, R n B, Disco, Funk
favourite take out food? Indian
country? UK
one really odd fact about yourself? I Have Narcolepsy, very odd!!?
how did you start drumming? My Dad always played in a band then when i was fiveteen i saved up and brought a premier Royale (loved that kit) Mum arranged for me to have a few lesson with a good friend who also played drums. Learnt the basics and from there went on to play loacal cover bands kinda picking stuff up along the way etc... skip to the present and i am now a house husband trying to get back into my playing....been in and out of bands but now trying to become a better drummer and all round musician!!! Currently play for 3 bands and thinking i've bitten off more than i can chew!!!! Hope to learn from and contribute to this great site.
Regards
Rob Fenn

heshben

09-04-2009, 07:57 PM

real name? Ben Esh
age? 25
how long been playing? Started in school band in 4th grade and have been playing ever since
origin of user name? My last name is Esh which sounds like "hesh" and my first name is Ben
top 5 drummers? Chad Smith (sorry but he just grooves), Marcus Dahlstrom, Andrea Vadrucci, Carter Beuford
make of drumkit? Pearl Reference
make of cymbal? Zildjian New Beats, A Crash, A Splash- Sabian AA Ride, AA Crash
where do you practice? Churches, my dad's music room, etc
are you in a band/s? Yes
covers or originals? Originals
what style of music? Acoustic rock, rap
favourite take out food? Mexican
country? US
one really odd fact about yourself? I am 5'3"
how did you start drumming? It's actually quite funny and sad. In 3rd grade we were allowed to join the orchestra. So I wanted to play violin, so we were all getting assigned our violins and it turned out they didn't have any that I could reach all the way out on. So depressed, I decided to play drums. The rest is history.

hil

09-05-2009, 12:34 PM

real name? Burcu Özden
age? 23
how long been playing? a year
origin of user name? i found it myself. It is originally belong to a greek goddes (hilaeira). but friends shortened to hil.
top 5 drummers? Dave Weckl, Steve Smith, Buddy Rich, Manu Katche,Mike Portnoy
make of drumkit? Roland
make of cymbal? istanbul, symrna
where do you practice? Studio
are you in a band/s? nope
covers or originals? originals mostly
what style of music? 80's rock, blues, metal
favourite take out food? turkish & fried chicken
country? Turkey
how did you start drumming? Since i was a kid i've always loved the sound of drums so one day i begged my friends to teach me

Wayan cetu

09-05-2009, 10:08 PM

welcome! i'm a little jealous of you. you live on the island with the best surfing in the world!

post some of your recordings when you're done. i'd like to hear them!

Thanx a lot Mr dairyairman,,,for welcome and accepted me be your friend,,hope we could mail and y could get more knowledge about druming from your experience...
yup's,,Bali have some awesome surf spot around,,
and the beach call,,,(padang2,,kramas,,sanur,,nusadua,,legian,,k uta reef,,canggu,,madewi),and much more pretty and beautifull beach for surfing,,hopw you would like to come onetime to our island for have a holiday and surf...
Y hope our new album will quickly done,,y will upload it to our forum,,so we could listening together,,and of couse we need also opinion or comment from you or the other friend who join the forum,,about our music or our album....
c u again Mr Daryairman to thwe newt mail,,peace and one love,,,cheers....

Wayan cetu

09-05-2009, 10:21 PM

[QUOTE=Bernhard;607695]Welcome Wayan Cetu - nice to have friends in Bali - a wonderful place.

Would love to hear your music.

Again, welcome and enjoy the forum

Bernhard[
Thanx a lot Mr Bernard,,,for welcome and accepted me be your friend,,hope we could mail and y could get more knowledge about druming from your experience...
Y hope you would like to come onetime to our island for have a holiday and for rilexing,like this mounth,,its stil on the dry season,so it's good time for sun shining or seight seing...
hopefully our new album will quickly done,,y will upload it to our forum,,so we could listening together,,and of couse we need also opinion or comment from you or the other friend who join the forum,,about my band music or our album....
c u again Mr Bernard to the next mail,,peace and one love,,,cheers....[/B][/B][/B]

Wayan cetu

09-05-2009, 10:24 PM

Welcome to Drummer World!

It is always nice to have a new face around. A student of mine plays in a reggae/Afro pop band. Check him out.

http://www.yannickkoffi.com/

I am sorry to see not many have responded to your post. Don't worry. Some things just get missed.

Cheers. Wy.

Thanx a lot Mr wy yung,,,for welcome and accepted me be your friend,,hope we could mail and y could get more knowledge about druming from your experience...
c u again Mr wy yung to the next mail,,peace and one love,,,cheers...

Wayan cetu

09-05-2009, 10:31 PM

Hey Welcome to the Forum!

This is THE place for all your questions, opinions and advice. There are some Masters of the art here and a lot of normal guys like me (!) and everyone else in between so read, post & enjoy.

Made by Drummers - for Drummers.

Thanx a lot Mr Meat the beat,,,for welcome and accepted me be your friend,,hope we could mail and y could get more knowledge about druming from your experience...
c u again Mr meat the beat to the next mail,,peace and one love,,,cheers...

Wayan cetu

09-05-2009, 10:34 PM

A great Bali Hi to you in the South Pacific.

Thanx a lot Mr Gruntersdad,,,for welcome and accepted me be your friend,,hope we could mail and y could get more knowledge about druming from your experience...
c u again Mr Gruntersdad to the next mail,,peace and one love,,,cheers...

trickymitch

09-07-2009, 09:32 AM

I'm Mitch, 16, from Torquay in Devon in the south of England

I've played drums since I was very little. I was 3 when my dad bought me a toy kit, which I smashed to pieces. I got my starter kit at 6, and have just recently bought a PDP X7 as my now full-time pro kit.

My dad bought me an 8" AAX splash for my 8th Christmas, and all my cymbals thereafter have been Sabian made. I have no personal preferences between different cymbal companies, Sabian was just the first thing I played and I've had no need to change. They get me a great sound, and that's all I care about.

I am looking to buy 4 more cymbals to complete my set-up. By my 17th birthday next March, I'm hoping my kit will look a little like the one in the set-up builder.

My Gear

Drums and Percussion
-PDP X7
-Bass : 18x22”
-Toms : 8x10", 9x12" 12x14" and 14x16"
-Snare (Premier) : 6x14"
-LP Rock Cowbell

Cymbals(Left to Right)
-14" HH Regular Hats
-16" AA Rock Crash
-10" HHX Splash
-18" AAX Stage Crash
-21" HH Raw Bell Dry Ride
-18" AAX Dark Crash
-18" HHX Chinese

Hardware -DW 4000 single pedal (hoping to upgrade to 5000 or 7000 double when I have the money)

Influences

Drummers
-Buddy Rich
-Tommy Aldridge
-Tommy Lee
-Dennis Chambers
-Dave Weckl
-Vinnie Paul Abbott

Bands
-80's Motley Crue
-Guns 'n' Roses
-Pantera
-Aerosmith
-Led Zep
-Van Halen
-80's/early 90's Metallica,

Thanks for taking the time to read my profile, happy to talk about drums n bands anytime... Mitch

Neil

09-10-2009, 11:46 AM

Hey everyone,

I've just discovered this site, I've been playing drums for about 3 years since moving on from playing the bass, I'm 26 and live in Greater London. I play on a Mapex Pro M and have just purchased a Yamaha DTX to practice on at home, my motivation has been really fired up since finding this site so thanks alot!

Curtis

09-14-2009, 06:55 PM

real name - Michael
age - 24
how long been playing - 14 years in one form or another
origin of user name - its my last name
top 5 drummers - reni (x5)
make of drumkit - late 70's Premier, Pearl Export, Yamaha DTXplorer
make of cymbal - Zil A/Zcustoms, Sabian AAX
are you in a band/s? - yep
covers or originals - both
one really odd fact about yourself? - i am odd
how did you start drumming? - got railroaded into a marching band by my parents!

Pocket-full-of-gold

09-16-2009, 07:16 AM

Hi all,

I'm Jules, 36 yrs old from the land downunder. I've been around drums, muso's and musical instruments virtually my whole life, due to having a father who was an active drummer throughout the 60's, 70's and 80's. Although there was always a drum to tinker around on, i started seriously getting involved in the instrument at around 15 or 16 and from 18/19 worked pretty regularly up until about 5 or 6 years ago. Marriage, family etc put me on a hiatus until recently when the fires started to burn again. I've missed muso's and muso talk and it's high time I re-immersed myself. Although not currently playing in a band situation I hope to rectify this soon and get back to doing what I love. I've been lurking this site (and several others) for about a month or so now and decided it was time to take the plunge and register (finally!!!). I have been so impressed with this site specifically as opposed to most of the others I've visited. The amount of knowledge, valuable information, tips etc etc I've been exposed to since starting to view it has been staggering. I look forward to continuing to expose myself to the fountain of knowledge that is so easily accessible here and perhaps being able to contribute and share some of my own from time to time. I just wanted to congratulate you all on making this a stand out site that I felt I wanted to join and be a part of.

Cheers.

BoomBoom

09-16-2009, 09:07 AM

Hi everyone,

Just want to join the group and contribute what I can. I started playing guitar when I was a teen. Later I learned to play bass. Then I learned keyboards and now I am learning drums.

It seems the drummers get all the chicks so I am looking forward to getting good.

Oregan1

09-19-2009, 05:24 PM

Hello!

I'm Kieran.
I'm originally a guitarist of about 9 years, but the last 2 years or so
I've been getting a grip on drums. I got my first kit in march. Sonor
Force 1007. It may not be much, but I love it all the same:)

I have pretty specific music tastes, although they span a few genres.
To name a few, Meshuggah, ISIS, Biffy Clyro, Foals and Zappa.
More besides!

My favourite drummers;
Tomas Haake
Jojo Mayer
Mike Mangini
Virgil Donati
Elliot hoffman

It's good to be a part fo the drummerworld family.

Later

PD18

09-21-2009, 06:14 PM

real name.....Jeff
age......35
how long been playing.......7 months
origin of user name......I play Pearl Drums and i also race as a hobby. My car number is 18 so that's how PD18 came about.
top 5 drummers........Nicko McBrain, Neal Peart, Chad Smith, Daniel Adair, Ray Luzier
make of drumkit......Pearl Forum
make of cymbal......Sabian B8 for now. Upgradeing very soon.
where do you practice.......Home
are you in a band/s.........No
covers or originals......n/a
what style of music..........I'm mostley into Classic Rock/Rock and Metal. I hate Country and Rap.
favourite take out food.......Chinese
country...........USA
one really odd fact about yourself......n/a
how did you start drumming..........It's been a life long dream to learn to play drums. When i was younger i was a bit wild and never really got around to it. Now i've settled down and i'm trying very hard to learn all i can and be as good a drummer as i can.

Nytak

09-21-2009, 09:57 PM

Hey everybody, I'm new here so I figured I'd give you all some information about myself.

My real name is Tom, I am 35 years old (well, close enough at least), and have been a drummer for about 1 month now (guitars for 20 years now). My user name is actually an old character name from an old RPG I used to play in high school. I believe it is just a weapon name spelled backwards, but I have yet to find anything about Katyn's in medival weaponry.

Back to music..

I am a metal head by nature, but hold an appreciation for all music, except rap. Classic Rock and Blues are my two favs outside the world of mehtul.

My current drum kit consists of a practice pad, and about 4 old college textbooks setup on a makeshift table for me to practice on until I get my first kit. My old 1500+ page Physical Chemistry book doubles as a floor tom. So I guess that would make my current kit manufacturer Scholar's Press.. They also make my cymbals. Before the end of the year I plan on getting either a Pearl Vision VBX or Yamaha Stage Custom kit, and a pack of Sabian B8 cymbals to get me going.

My influences are rather varied. My favorite drummers are (in no particular order): Phil Collins, Neal Peart, Lars Ulrich, Dave Lombardo, Igor Cavalera, and Mike Portnoy. There's more, but I usually just identify with band names than member names for my influences. Those are the names that stick out for me.

Anyway, I look forward to many a fine discusisons with all of you!

Clone285051

09-21-2009, 10:40 PM

Hello ,

I'm Kristof Michiels, 27 years into my lifespan (and hopely lots of years ahead) !
My life in Belgium has all I need: good job (making money), perfect hobby (spending money) and all I dont' need (governement issues,... we are famous for that). My nickname has nothing to do with my life, its just a crazy idea I had years ago for nickname ... and I kept using it ;-) !

Anyway, drums !!!

I'm looking forward to meet more drummers (after I joined the PDF) and to be part of the biggest community on the web today.
I started with music a long time ago (since my 12th) playing the piano first. During my Metallica years I made the switch to guitar, however acoustic guitar didn't do it for me. I always was amazed by the energy that drummers (particulary rock-drummers) had ... the best way to feel the music !
So in 2003 (somewhere) I picked up my 1st set of drums (Mapex Mars series) and played proudly for a couple of months (breaking the one head after the other). After a while not only heads get broken (pedal and cymbalstand gave a snick) and I thought it would be a clever idea to look for a better set.

I made it to another store and came home with a Tama Rockstar 5 piece ... and its still the set I'm using today. There has been lots of things improved on both the set and me over the years: the kit did get better heads,cymbals and snares, and I have now my 4 year into drumming lessons !

Top 5 drummers: there's not really a 'best' drummer to me, but there are lots of influenses for me:

Belgium drummers: Davy Deckmijn (my teacher), Mario Goossens (Davy's teacher), Michael Schack, ...

International: Lars Ulrich (actually made me into drumming), John Tempesta, Mike Portnoy, Charlie Beanté, Dave Lombardo, Brad Wilk, ... , Gavin Harrison, Jojo Mayer, Benny Grebb, Thomas Lang, ...

Specs on my kit: later :-P

Practice: @ home and bands

Bands: 3

Styles: I like a bit of everything (except maybe country)

Take out food: Belgium frites !!!

Long story I see now ... and not even close :-P !

If you guys have any questions, I always take my time to answer ;-).

Have a nice day (or night),

Kristof

Halon451

09-22-2009, 04:38 PM

Hello all, new to drum forums in general, but have been playing now for about 20 years (off and on, considering 8 years spent in the military). I've recently gotten back into the swing of things, put together a new band back in my hometown and we have been writing songs. I guess there seemed to be a general format to follow with this introduction thread, so here goes...

real name.....Rob
age......35
how long been playing.......20 years
origin of user name......was in the Navy - Halon is a fire extinguishing agent used on ships, 451 degrees is the average temperature at which general combustibles (paper, etc.) will spontaneously ignite with no external spark or flame.
top 5 drummers........Danny Carey, John Bonham, Chris Pennie, Stewart Copeland, Dave Lombardo, Keith Moon, and Animal (from the Muppets) - okay that's more than 5
make of drumkit......Gretsch Catlina Series (6 piece)
make of cymbal......Sabian B8's mostly - likely upgrade to AA's soon when I have the $$
where do you practice.......Band Practice space
are you in a band/s.........Yes
covers or originals......Originals
what style of music..........Dark and heavy. Definitely of metal origins, but I like to incorporate other styles that don't fit the typical pattern, whether it's blues, world beat, tribal, jazz, you name it. Basically anything goes.
favourite take out food.......Thai
country...........USA
one really odd fact about yourself......There's a lot of odd facts about me - hard to name just one!
how did you start drumming..........It's my one true passion. I remember as a young kid, arranging my grandmother's pots and pans around me in a semi-circle trying to imitate the drums I saw on TV (I was maybe 4 or 5?), and using the cardboard inserts from those old-school coat hangers as drum sticks and whacking away on these pots and pans. Used to drive my grandparents crazy. Finally got a beat up old used kit from a kid down the street when I was 15, and have been playing ever since.

Thaard

09-22-2009, 05:15 PM

Name: Thord N.
Age: 23
Country: Norway.

I've been playing for 7 years. I'm mostly self-learned(with all It's ups and downs).
Currently playing in Syncosis. A Jazz/fusion/rock/funk/electronica band.

My influences are: Vinnie Colaiuta, Benny Greb, Jojo Mayer, Marco Minnemann, Steve Gadd, Damien Schmitt, Dennis Chambers and Dave Weckl.

My kit: 80's Gretsch USA Costum.
http://www.drummerworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51013

My playing: Check my posts on the playing consolidation thread(these are practices to playalongs though and not own produced material)
http://www.drummerworld.com/forums/showthread.php?p=615451#post615451

the_drum_dad

09-23-2009, 04:14 PM

real name - Chris
age - 48
how long been playing - 15 years
origin of user name - My biggest influence on the world is on my kids. The rest is gravy.
top 5 drummers - John Bonham, Ian Paice, Jeff Porcaro, Steve Smith, Larry Mullen Jr.
make of drumkit - Sonor (Force 3000, Force 2001, Swinger)
make of cymbal - Paiste
where do you practice - I have a kit setup in my home office. It's great.... when I get off the phone with someone I can walk 15 feet and take out my frustrations.
are you in a band/s - yes, currently playing bass though (???)
covers or originals - mix
what style of music - Rock/Jazz Fusion
favourite take out food - Subway
country - U.S.A.
one really odd fact about yourself - color blind Canadian. (not sure that's really odd but...)
how did you start drumming - My original instrument was guitar (30 years) and when my kids were little I decided to get as many instruments around as possible just for them to experiment with and get the music blood flowing. So I got this drumset for free from a guy who wanted to get it out of his basement. So after I got it set up properly (another story), I started to mess around and got hooked. Drums quickly became my "first" instrument and still is to this day...with bass second and guitar now third.

Oregan1

09-24-2009, 01:17 AM

didn't see this the first time!
Here we go again.

real name: Kieran O' Regan
age: 21
how long been playing: about 2 years, had my own kit around 6 months
origin of user name? it's my nickname. Dull!
top 6 drummers? Virgil Donati
Jojo Mayer
Tomas haake
Elliot Hoffman
Mike mangini
Aaron Harris
make of drumkit? Sonor force 1007 studio (natural finish)
make of cymbal? Sabien B8s and a Meinl classic 14" crash
where do you practice? my bedroom
are you in a band/s? Nope. Goddamn.
favourite take out food? Chinese or Mexican
country? Ireland
one really odd fact about yourself? I'm a beatboxer. and a guitarist. CRAZY!
how did you start drumming? I did 3 years of music in college, so i did some drumming
for college bands.

kalitimekeeper

09-24-2009, 05:37 PM

Name: Kalle Lindén
Age: 38
Country: Sweden
Plays: For the moment Tama Starclassic
Inspiration: Steve Gadd, Lars Ulrich, Billy Ward and manny more.

A link to a song recorded live in Motala Sweden this summer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHTK3LZaFyY

Me drumming on my Starclassic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ryjc61mMrkc

martinpaul12

09-25-2009, 02:01 PM

Hello Everyone,

Well,I am stop here to say big HELLO to each and every member of this community. My name is Martin from California want to share my ideas and knowledge with others regarding general topics.I am happy if some one from you want to communicate with me on any issue.

Thanks

pearlygates

09-25-2009, 04:40 PM

Chuwero

09-25-2009, 09:42 PM

Hey there chaps, this would seem to be the best place for a first post.

real name? Gary McGowan
age? 23
how long been playing? 9 months
origin of user name? It came from a comic many moons ago and sort of stuck as a nickname for some reason
top 5 drummers? Peart, Rich, Mayer, Jorma Vik annnd John Bonham of course.
make of drumkit?Mapex/Roland
make of cymbal?Paiste
where do you practice?My Bedroom!
are you in a band/s?I am not, I do not believe I am ready for that just yet.
covers or originals?n/a
what style of music?I have a huge eclectic taste, but tend to gravitate toward heavier rock and indie.
favourite take out food?Pizza
country?Sweden
one really odd fact about yourself?I am very rarely able take anything too seriously. Its a blessing and a curse.
how did you start drumming? A love of music and more recently an obsession with listening to each instrument individually when listening to music, I came to realise I love the musical value of the Drums. And then I said. I want to do that.

FHT8540

09-26-2009, 11:35 AM

Hi guys my name is Freddie Thomas i am 16 years old I live in Cleethorpes England. I dont yet have a drum kit but I am planning on buying one this week I have always had a huge interest in music and I just love listening to the drumming on songs such as Almost Easy, Toxicity and Scream Aim Fire in particular. I have been looking around and I have found what I think to be a good reasonable price drum kit.

Here is the link
http://www.themusicking.co.uk/devil-drums-full-sized-5-piece-drum-kit-blue
If somebody could tell me if they agree that it is a good starter kit aswel that would be great. I also plan on buying Evans Emad Bass drum heads when I get some money.

RichUK

09-29-2009, 04:32 AM

Hi guys
Name: Rich
Location: Sheffield UK
Time playing drums: 8 years
Shellst: Tama efx superstar 14" snare 10" + 14" toms and 22" bass
Hardware: Mapex hi hat stand, Tama cymbal stands, Pearl P902 double bass pedal
Cymbals: pro sonix hats, 16" crash and 20" ride 18" Zildjian Z custom projection crash (the beast)

Drumshine

09-29-2009, 08:24 PM

Real Name: Alex (Alessandro)
Played for how many years: from september 2009
Music style: Interested in everything, but not in too sad music, of course...!
favourite food: Pasta...
Live in: Italy
Drum kit: Pintech
Favourite band: Too many...and everyday i change! But i like bands whose music make us feel free... ;)
Favourite drummers: Buddy Rich, but i' m not into this yet... xD
Band name: No band 'til now...
Drumsticks: broken...have to buy them!
How Did i start dumming: I like feeling rythm...obvious...
Favourite website: well...i don't have one...!

ZildjianMike

09-29-2009, 10:39 PM

real name? Miguel Rodriguez
age? 36! ugh
how long been playing? 18 years
origin of user name? Zildjian Cymbals!
top 5 drummers? Dave Weckl, Bernard Purdie, Jo Jo Mayer, Louie Belson, George Kolias
make of drumkit? Mapex Orion Classic/ Pearl Masters Custom
make of cymbal? Zildjian/ Paiste / Sabian
where do you practice? At home / LA. Downtown Rehearsal
are you in a band/s? Yes, 3, Stella's Notch, Random Ninjas, Elson and the Soul Barkada
covers or originals? both
what style of music? Metal, Rock, R&B
favourite take out food? Ono Hawaiian BBQ.
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself? Self taught
how did you start drumming? Since I was 5 but didn't really get into it until Freshman year of High School. Played mostly trumpet.

thtst

09-30-2009, 03:22 AM

Name: Steven

What is my quest: Hmm, i dunno, play the drums, race cars on a road course... chase my lovely wife around the room 'til i catch her...

How long been playing? 20 years or so
Origin of user name? The name of my upcoming album
Top 5 drummers? Just five huh? Max Roach, Dave Weckl, Bill Bruford, Terry Bozzio and guess i had better put Neil Peart here huh (i' rather put Lionel Hampton tho).
Make of drumkit? Tama
Make of cymbal? Paiste and Sabian
Where do you practice? Livingroom
Are you in a band/s? Naaa, been offered a lot recently tho.
Covers or originals? Originals
What style of music? What style are you offering :) Traditional, historic, locational, progressive, avant-garde...
Country? Worldwide

As for me, as a longtime percussionist and drummer i could not begin to try and count the hours and playing with bands, playing along with commercially-available music and devising my own rudiments techniques in concert with the original 26 all classically-trained drummers are taught. Began playing in the early 70's. In my teens i learned how to compose, transpose and arrange. During late teens i was in front of a few recording labels in New York City after years of playing live yet my life was a bit, how shall i say this, fragmented (do the math, drummer... 1980's.... Miami). After a ten year hiatus beginning in my mid-20's, a fellow drummer sent me a drumset in my mid-30's and my love once again flourished. It evolved from a simple acoustic set to the latest and greatest Roland electronic set due to noise constraints (blasted neighbors and their complaints LOL). Now with a new home with excellent acoustic space came the opportunity to once again go acoustic.

PS: If anyone here has a line on a complete working set of Simmons SDX e-mail me. Thx.

trueblue

10-04-2009, 12:32 AM

Hi everyone
real name? Benny, my work mates call me big ted,
age? 43
how long been playing? 2years
origin of user name? it's an austrelian thing for a john williamson song
top 5 drummers? Dave Grohl, Cam (crackers) Roach, John Dolmayan, taylor Hawkins and definitely Phil Rudd
make of drumkit? mapex and a roland
make of cymbal? Zildjian
where do you practice? out in the shed, but the roland is the house.
are you in a band/s? no
covers or originals?
what style of music? garage rock, grunge
favourite take out food? Nandos chicken
country? Australia
how did you start drumming? My youngest daughter was in a drumming program at school called drum monkeys, her teacher said she should go to a free rudiments class at our local drum shop. so i took her but she wouldn't join in unless i did. so to all my neighbours it's my daughters fault. lol

Abel

10-04-2009, 11:23 PM

real name? Ben
age? 20
how long been playing? 6-7 years
origin of user name? My middle name
top 5 drummers? Rocco Chiara (a friend), John Bohnam, Neil Peart, Joe Morello, Colin Rigsby
make of drumkit? Sonor Force 2005, Birch
make of cymbal? Zildjian Avedis Crashes and Ride, Zildjian A Custom hats
where do you practice? Sunday mornings, or when I get to go home on the weekends
are you in a band/s? No
covers or originals? Mostly covers, no band to write originals with :(
what style of music? Balls Rock, Acoustic Rock, Jazz, Classic Rock
favorite take out food? Panera
country? 'Merica
one really odd fact about yourself? I just picked up "Papercrafting" as a hobby
how did you start drumming? My two older brothers both played drums, I couldn't resist playing with their new "toys/drums"

Rev. Dick Deluxe

10-05-2009, 12:50 AM

Hi folks. Just signed up here after reading for a few weeks.
I've just got back into drumming after a five year break and this place has been pretty invaluable to me in helping me prasctice my chops again after all this time.
I only wish drummerworld and the internet had been around when i was growing up, it would have taken all the guess work out of everything.
I've filled the little question thing out so hopefully you can all delve deep inside my psyche.
Cheers, Rich.

real name? Richard
age? 32
how long been playing? On and off since i was about five. I've retired more than a few times.
origin of user name? It was my stage name in an old band i was in years ago, its now the username i use on pretty every forum i go on.
top 5 drummers? John Bonham, Neil Peart, Kieth Moon, Mike Portnoy, Roger Taylor. The first five i can think of.
make of drumkit? Tama Rockstar
make of cymbal? Sabians and zildjians
where do you practice? In my workshop.
are you in a band/s? Yes. Just the one is more than plenty thankyou.
covers or originals? Originals.
what style of music? Rock.
favourite take out food? Indian.
country? England but i'd rather be somewhere less rubbish.
one really odd fact about yourself? If i look at the sun it makes me sneeze.
how did you start drumming? Dont know, i've just always drummed. I dont remember a time when i didnt, it was never a conscious decision like playing the guitar was.

Tribes78

10-06-2009, 01:31 AM

Hey guys! I just registered a couple minutes ago and thought I should introduce my self in a thread like this... :P

Real name? Zack
Age? 12
How long been playing?: A couple months. Got a drumset around late August early September for my birthday.
Origin of user name?: This is pretty nerdy but... It popped into my head when thinking of a World of Warcraft username... Yeah I know.
Top 5 (1) drummers?: Ringo Starr, uhh... Thats it :D
Make of drumkit?: CB Drums (Bass Kick) Remo (High, Low, and Floor Toms) Pacific (Snare)
Make of cymbals?: Camber
Where do you practice?: A soundroom I helped my dad make in my garage.
Are you in a band?: Kind of, I jam with my older brother that plays guitar. Im tryin to learn the songs he does so we can play better!!!
Covers or originals?: Both. Some people make the song even better than what it used to be in my opinion.
What style of music?: Punk, Metal, Alternative, Irish Rock (Dropkick Murphys :D).
Favourite take out food: My dad's home cooking would qualify enough.
Country: Greenland!
One really odd fact about yourself: I haven't used this computer 'till 5 minutes later.
How did you start drumming?: I got a practice pad as a valentines gift, and I'd play that off and on. Then I started mentioning buying an electronic drum kit. I came home from my mom's house (Parents Divorced D: ) and a bag was on the table. "Early birthday present?" I say (It was like a week before my birthday) I look in the bag and find a pair of Vic Firths (as seen in my profile pic) My dad and stepmom show me into the garage. I see a cymbal, and a bucket. To their surprise, I play a pretty nice beat on them. The walk me around the corner to the kit I have today.

I just copied and pasted the intro from the first poster.

patojb

10-08-2009, 04:10 PM

Real name? Patricio, my family call me Pato ( it means Duck)
Age? 28
How long been playing?:About 2 months, but i played when i was a boy.
Origin of user name?: Is my real name
Top 5 (1) drummers?: Lars Ulrich, Alex Gonzalez, Mike Portnoy, Charly Alberti and Vinnie Colaiuta.
Make of drumkit?: Premier Artist Birch 22/12/13/16 and Pork Pie Pig Lite snare 14*7".
Make of cymbals?: Sabian AAX Stage Crash 16", AA Metal-X HH 14", B8Pro Medium Ride 20", China 18" Hand Made by me, Stagg Black Metal 18" Crash.
Where do you practice?: My bedroom.
Are you in a band?: No.
Covers or originals?: Covers.
What style of music?: Any.
Country: Argentina.
How did you start drumming? I started when i was about 15-16 years old.

Slaminsam

10-10-2009, 05:14 AM

real name? Sam
age? 49
how long been playing? Just Starting
origin of user name? Sam Snead the Golfer
top 5 drummers? TBD
make of drumkit? Mapex Pro M Special Edition Blue Zebra
make of cymbal? Sabian
where do you practice? Home
are you in a band/s? No
covers or originals?
what style of music? Jazz, Blues, Country, Classic Rock
favourite take out food?
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself?
how did you start drumming? Doing things with my Son

Hi,

I just started, but I play guitar. My son wants to learn drums, so we are doing it together. I just pick up a set of Mapex Pro M Special edition Blue Zebra. Thanks to all the posts it helped with research for my kit.

Malti

10-11-2009, 02:42 PM

real name? Missy
age? A real southern lady wouldn't dream of revealing her true age!
how long been playing? Couple of months
origin of user name? My little dog. He's a Maltipoo.
top 5 drummers? Don't really follow drummers but John Bonham and Steve "Machine Gun" Smith come to mind. Oh and my friend Mike the Musician who is helping me along.
make of drumkit? Percussion Plus
make of cymbal? Same crappy ones that came w/the Percussion Plus kit
where do you practice? Basement
are you in a band/s? hopefully some day, just for fun
covers or originals? N/A
what style of music? Mostly classic rock and southern rock
favourite take out food? Thai
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself? I'm kind of a Math nerd. I have an MBA in Finance and am a licensed Stockbroker (No longer in the business thankfully!)
how did you start drumming? Always wanted to pick it up but never made any effort to do it. Broke my wrist a few months back in a riding accident and had to give that up for a while so I had alot of time on my hands (er,...hand). Decided to finally start learning to play. Also thought it would be good physical therapy after the wrist surgery. I'm having too much fun and it keeps me out of trouble!

sabian92

10-11-2009, 08:20 PM

real name? Andrew

age? 17

how long been playing? Played 13-15, broke my kit by hammering the hell out of it and now only just getting back into it after a 2 years of not having enough money for new ones.

origin of user name? My cymbal brand and my year of birth.

top 5 drummers? Travis Barker, Niko McBrain, Roger Taylor, Steve Jocz, Tré Cool (Can you tell I'm a pop punk kid? ;))

make of drumkit? Gretsch Catalina Club Rock in Silver Sparkle

make of cymbal? Sabian AA Metal-X, 14" Hats, 18"/19" Crashes, 20" Ride.

where do you practice? Bedroom

are you in a band/s? Yup.

covers or originals? Covers.

what style of music? Pop Punk, classic rock, classic metal.

favourite take out food? Italian.

country? England.

one really odd fact about yourself? I'm a leftie on a rightie kit.

how did you start drumming? Saw adverts for lessons at school, and took it up. 4 Years later still at it, breaking sticks weekly in the process!

Calm Rage

10-12-2009, 03:01 AM

real name? - Mike
age? - 14
how long been playing? - 6 years
origin of user name? - I'm a calm person, but I'm actually quite angry on the inside.
top 5 drummers? - John Bonham, Buddy Rich, Mitch Mitchell, Jimmy Chamberlain, Stewart Copeland.
make of drumkit? - Tama
make of cymbal? - No preference, as long as it sounds good.
where do you practice? - Bedroom
are you in a band/s? - Trying to start one with my friends, but in my school's marching band.
covers or originals? - Covers
what style of music? - Rock, jazz, blues, funk, prog, ska, punk, everything.
favourite take out food? - Hard to decide...
country? - USA
one really odd fact about yourself? - I can make my tounge into the shape of a clover.
how did you start drumming? - I always wanted to learn an instrument and when I was maybe 6 or so, my grandmother bought me an electronic drum (it was just small black box with four pads on it and songs and beats you could play along with) and after a while, I decided I wanted to learn to play the drums. I went from that little black box, to a First Act kit, to a Tama Imperialstar and teaching lessons.

bigbadbill

10-13-2009, 05:28 AM

hey guys, new member here. i was on a specific dummer forum for a while, but wanted to broaden. so here i am!

real name? Ethan
age? 18
how long been playing? 8 years
origin of user name? van halen!
top 5 drummers?peart, donati, gadd, rich, mangini
make of drumkit? yamaha
make of cymbal? sabian
where do you practice? in my room
are you in a band/s?just church praise band atm
covers or originals? n/a
what style of music? i play christian rock, listen to all kinds of rock
favourite take out food? chinise
country? United States
one really odd fact about yourself? i have a twin brother
how did you start drumming? my dad taught me when i was 10 because he needed someone to jam with!

JOE

10-13-2009, 10:38 PM

Hey Guys I'm Joe Newberry. I was nick named Joker when I was born cause my dad & brother said I looked like him. I have'nt been too active on the site too much the past few years but I'm gettin older now (I'll be 71) & I plan to be more active. I've got the neatest site. I dont mean to be bragging too much but I've posted a lot of videos & stuff I learned and I plan to do a lot more now that I have time. Check me out at http://www.luckysoft.net I was lucky enough to get to hang with Louie Bellson for about a decade & have known his family since the early 60"s Thats a picture of his first set of Remo drums on my profile.They made the Bass drums too small so I got them from him used. His brother Frank was my best friend before he died & his brother Tony was the coolest drummer also. I'm gonna make the PASIC this year. I never been there. Keep the rythym going guys. Send me emails Joe@luckysoft.net

Reindeer

10-14-2009, 08:50 AM

real name- Patrick Gallagher
age- 17
how long been playing- started kit at the age of 13
origin of user name- My nickname with friends, you should see me run through the snow ;)
top 5 drummers- Joey Jordison, dave Weckyl (excuse my spelling), Dennis chambers, Neil Pert, and Tyler Brown (my drummer idol from school).
make of drumkit- Mapex Mars series
make of cymbal- Zildjian ZBT
where do you practice- On my kit, In my basement.
are you in a band/s- Jazz band, Concert band, Jazz combo at the moment.
covers or originals- Covers. Eventually originals.
what style of music- Jazz, Latin, Funk, Rock,Metal, and everything and anything else.
favourite take out food- Chinese or A&W (mmm greasy, sweaty burgers)
country- Canada
one really odd fact about yourself- I'm supposed to be doing math homework right now.
how did you start drumming- age 10 in a conga circle.

sameul

10-15-2009, 08:25 AM

Hi everyone,

I am Sameul and this is my first forum entry here.. Since I am new to forum community and I feel I am in midst of my own learning curve. I feel sometimes, that I have to learn a lot, hope you guys have patient on me.Thank you for sharing the post.

harryconway

10-15-2009, 09:06 AM

Love your avatar, Joe. When I played twin kicks, that's what I did, more times than not. 1 up, 2 down, double bass. Welcome, both you guys.

specgrade

10-16-2009, 05:29 AM

real name? Doesn't matter
age? 39
how long been playing? Since 1982
origin of user name? Back of a receptacle
top 5 drummers? They are all tops in my book
make of drumkit? Pearl
make of cymbal? Paiste
where do you practice? Basement
are you in a band/s? Not no more...soon maybe
covers or originals? Whichever
what style of music? Rock and melodic metal
favourite take out food? Susi
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself? No confidence
how did you start drumming? On the back of the passenger seat in my dad's car

pbloxam

10-17-2009, 04:51 PM

real name? Phil Bloxam
age? 51
how long been playing? close to 40 years
origin of user name? Real Name
top 5 drummers? Lang, Minneman, Phillips, Donati, Grant Collins
make of drumkit? Pearl, Slingerland
make of cymbal? Paiste, Meinl
where do you practice? Recording Studio
are you in a band/s? A few
covers or originals? Originals
what style of music? Jazz, Metal, Fusion
favourite take out food? Gyro
country?USA
one really odd fact about yourself? Don't know
how did you start drumming? The solo for wipe-out got me hooked

fmeshtar

10-18-2009, 06:02 PM

real name - My name is Filip
age - Im 16 years old
how long been playing - I've been playing for a year and a half
origin of user name - Well, f stands for filip and meshtar is some kind of croatian slang to call a master because my surname is mestrovic. dumb yeah.
top 5 drummers - Jojo Mayer, Ydna Murd, Steve Gadd, Johnny Rabb & Kruno Levačić
make of drumkit - Sonor Swinger - one of the first made, it is produced exactly 39 years ago, october of 1970.
make of cymbal - Paiste
where do you practice - At home in our guest room and when i practice with a band we're in a rented house shared with few more local bands.
are you in a band/s - yup
covers or originals - originals
what style of music - Drum and Bass (im just a beginner,have to learn a lot about dnb), Funk, Trip Hop, Experimental mostly.. At home i like to play along Pop Rock, gives me freedom.
favourite take out food - Vegeterian
country - Croatia
one really odd fact about yourself - Im vegeterian, agnostic and i dont like summer which most of the people considers weird.
how did you start drumming - I wanted to play drums since age of 8,9 but my parents thought its just a phase so they're wrong, my aunt got me a drum kit and im not planning to stop

ryanbarclay

10-18-2009, 07:24 PM

Hey guys and gals just wanted to let you know the new website is up and running. Feel free to take a look.

www.ryanbarclay.net

JOE

10-20-2009, 08:14 AM

hey guys check out all my videos on you tube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ_lZ0E9Nv0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ_lZ0E9Nv0)
Also my web site.
http://www.luckysoft.net

That set of drums I use for my Avitar are actually Louie Bellsons first set of Remo Drums. They made the Bass drums two small but he used them many times. I have the cases too with all the shipping labels.

Stuflyer

10-20-2009, 02:38 PM

Hi All, nice to make your acquaintances :-)

real name? Stuart
age? 45
how long been playing? 28 years, and boy are my arms tired.
origin of user name? I like aeroplanes.
top 5 drummers? Steve Gadd, Phil Collins, Bill Bruford, Steve White, Greg Bissonette.
make of drumkit? Premier Signia / Yamaha 8000
make of cymbal? Sabians/Zildian/Paiste
where do you practice?In my studio, in a specially converted shed
are you in a band/s? Yup, 2
covers or originals? 1 band all original, 1 covers.
what style of music? I'll play anything.
favourite take out food? Indian.
country? UK
one really odd fact about yourself? I made a full size dalek for Russell T Davies.
how did you start drumming? Wanted to get girls, and school only had one other drummer.Then I fel in love with it.

Thar ye goes. That's me in a nutshell, drum wise.
Other info - I am now learning guitar, live with the wonderful Mary near Manchester UK and am a team coach for a well known international entertainment business.

TamaXDrummer

10-21-2009, 02:54 PM

real name - Nathan
age - 18 years old
how long been playing - around 2 and a half years
origin of user name - my favorite brand of drums are tama's
top 5 drummers - Mitch Mitchell, Neil Peart, Buddy Rich, John Bonham, Andrea Vadrucci (AKA Vadrum)
make of drumkit - Tama Swingstar
make of cymbal - Paiste
where do you practice - Friends Garage
are you in a band/s - no
covers or originals - originals
what style of music - Jazz,classic rock,blues,metal
favourite take out food - chinese
country - US
one really odd fact about yourself - I'm really random
how did you start drumming - My brother got me playing

lvad48

10-24-2009, 10:36 PM

real name Peter Wakeford
age 26
how long been playing About 2 months
origin of user name i was the 48th person to have a left ventricle assist device (LVAD)
top 5 drummers John Bonham, Keith Moon, Travis Barker, Jason Bonham, Sean Moore
make of drumkit None yet though most likely Ludwig
make of cymbal None yet need to test some
where do you practice Local hall
are you in a band/s Yes
covers or originals Both
what style of music Punk/ Britpop
favourite take out food Curry
country Japan
one really odd fact about yourself Very good friend of Debbie Bonham, i've played guitar with her and Paul Rogers and to a lesser extent Mark Butcher.
how did you start drumming Had a stroke which affected my fingers in my left hand, seeing drums as a logical step and i love it.

kengolfnut

10-25-2009, 05:56 AM

real name - KEN
age - 40
how long been playing - Almost 1 year
origin of user name - Explains itself KENGOLFNUT
top 5 drummers - Taylor Hawkins, Neil Peart, Jojo Mayer, Bernard Purdie, Matt Cameron
make of drumkit - Taye Spotlight Jazz kit with some "calico" additions
make of cymbal - ZILDJIAN Vintage Hollow Logo 70's ride and hats, STAGG DH splashes and STAGG CS crash, SABIAN Ozone splash
where do you practice - At home in our Bonus room upstairs
what style of music - PEARL Jam, Nirvana, 80's Metal, Rock
favourite take out food - Not picky
country - United States
one really odd fact about yourself - The only hair on my body is on my chin.
how did you start drumming - I love music and I have always had this passion for the drums. I just started late in life.... ha ha ha ha.

gopherduck

10-26-2009, 05:26 AM

real name - Mike
age - 17
how long been playing - Almost 2 years
origin of user name - a friend of mine called me it a couple of times and I thought it was funny
top 5 drummers - Dave Lombardo, Chris Adler, George Kollias, Derek Roddy, tie between John Boecklin and Justin Foley
make of drum kit - Mapex M Birch (Double kick 3 rack two floor)
make of cymbal - Paiste Alpha 16" &17" rock crash Paiste PST5 China, old hats and a zildjian planet z 20" ride
where do you practice - At home in my basement
what style of music - Metal, Death Metal, and whatever sounds good
favorite take out food - Im a guy. Ill eat anything ...... well there are some exceptions.
country - United States
one really odd fact about yourself - I look goofy! Im not sure if its true but I have to say something .
how did you start drumming - I started listening to Metal and after a while I found my hands and feet trying to play the patterns (key word is trying lol) and it took off from there

Myztic

10-26-2009, 03:09 PM

real name: Dylan
age: 17
how long been playing: 3 months
origin of user name: From a videogame
top 5 drummers: Daniel Williams, Jordan Mancino, Jason Costa, Neil Peart, Matt Greiner
make of drumkit: PDP Pacific
make of cymbal: Sabian
where do you practice: Basement
are you in a band/s: Nope
covers or originals: None!! D: (I can do parts of songs though..)
what style of music: Metal/Rock/Hardcore etc.
favourite take out food: Anything
country: Canada
one really odd fact about yourself: I love vegetables
how did you start drumming: Saw my cousin playing, so I asked if I could try it, and I picked it up VERY quick, so he let me borrow his drums, and then I got some and voila :)

RhythmDrums

10-26-2009, 10:48 PM

real name? Sander Meijer
age? 19
how long been playing? 4 to 5 years
origin of user name? I really like rhythm :D
top 5 drummers? Dave Weckl, Danny Carey, Travis Smith, Stef Broks (He's in a dutch metal band, he's really good.)
make of drumkit? Pearl Export
make of cymbal? Zildjian and Paiste
where do you practice? At home mostly
are you in a band/s? No
covers or originals? I'm currently trying some Trivium and Tool covers
what style of music? Trash/melodic Metal, Progressive Rock and Alternative Rock
favourite take out food? Italian
country? The Netherlands
one really odd fact about yourself? I love random humor
how did you start drumming? In a marching band :D

jonathan69

10-27-2009, 12:38 AM

real name? jonathan
age? 40
how long been playing? since i was 9 with a 9yr break to play piano instead...
origin of user name? my real name and my year of birth.
top 5 drummers? william kennedy, vinnie, martin france, steve gadd, brian blade.
make of drumkit? yamaha
make of cymbal? zildjian and sabian sometimes
where do you practice? at home on td9 or a drum room where my acoustic kit is
are you in a band/s? in a jazz band and also play with various other jazz outfits.
covers or originals? both
what style of music? jazz
favourite take out food? don't eat fast food. if i had to eat take out i guess wagamama's
country? uk
one really odd fact about yourself? i'm a left handed drummer, but right handed in everything else...
how did you start drumming? playing pots and pans as far back as i can remember. then one day a friend of the family brought me his old kit...

jkrisner

10-27-2009, 04:20 AM

real name - Joshua Risner
age - 33
how long been playing - 26 Years
top 5 drummers - David Garibaldi, Mark Zonder, Jim Keltner, Gavin Harrison, Jojo Mayer
make of drumkit - Classic Rogers kit (late 70's) and a Gretsch Catalina Club
make of cymbal - Sabian
where do you practice - In my studio upstairs
are you in a band/s - Not currently. My day job eats up all of my free time. I do give lessons in and around the Tulsa area.
covers or originals - Depends...
what style of music - Funk, Fusion, Jazz
favourite take out food - Pizza
country - People would say I live out in the country.
one really odd fact about yourself - I keep a small legal pad in my car to write down drum grooves if they come to me while driving.
how did you start drumming - My older cousin plays drums. He had his kit set up at my aunt's house one day. Rest is history.

Evil Six

10-28-2009, 12:09 AM

Hi guys, guess its time i posted my introduction.

Real name? Zak Law
Age? 25
How long been playing? Around 18 years
Origin of user name? I drive an Evo 6 and it's Evil, hence... lol.
Top 5 drummers? Jeff porcaro,Nathaniel townsley, Jonathan mover, Steve gadd , Dave di Censo
Make of drumkit? Pearl Export
Make of cymbals? Sabian and Paiste
Where do you practice? Home / Any available surface.
Are you in a band/s? Not at the moment
Covers or originals? Both
What style of music? Rock/Funk/80's/Fusion pretty much everything to be honest.
favourite take out food? Chinese
Country? Scotland
One really odd fact about yourself? Been stuck thinkin about this for too long now so im going to leave it blank.
How did you start drumming? My grandfather played the bass drum in an armed forces marching band, when my dad took me to visit him he used to give me a beater and said if i could hit the drum hard enough to break it he would give me a fiver. I never once broke it but he always gave me a fiver none the less. I was hooked from the first hit :)

Haegendoorn

10-30-2009, 06:43 PM

real name? Alex
age? 22
how long been playing? 13 years now, last year serious
origin of user name? name of my street
top 5 drummers? Dennis Chambers, Vinnie Colaiuta, John Blackwell, Dave DiCenso, Aaron Spears
make of drumkit? Gretsch Cataline Maple
make of cymbal? Sabian B8
where do you practice? at home
are you in a band/s? nope, used to play in my church
covers or originals? n/a
what style of music? besides the church music, Funk, Rock, Jazz,...
favourite take out food? Italian
country? Belgium
one really odd fact about yourself? I am a weight lifting programmer
how did you start drumming? can't remember

DrummSTX0335

11-02-2009, 08:12 AM

real name? Jimmy
age? 22
how long been playing? 8years
origin of user name? just thought of it
top 5 drummers? Jimmy degrasso, aquious priest, chris adler, jason bittner, gene hoglan
make of drumkit? sound percussion
make of cymbal? zildjan A customs
where do you practice? Home
are you in a band/s? nope, but starting to jam with my friend from work and maybe get something started
covers or originals? both
what style of music? black metal
favorite take out food? Italian
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself? when i get excited about receiving something i ordered on the internet, i suddenly have the urge to take a piss
how did you start drumming? my dad was in a band and his friend had a kit and i started banging on it as a kid and loved it ever since

xladrummerx

11-18-2009, 12:29 AM

real name? Nancy
age? 16
how long been playing? 3 1/2 yrs
origin of user name? its jus who i am...
top 5 drummers? mmm... Mike Portnoy, Emannuelle Caplette, Sheila E, Naldi, Tony Royster Jr
make of drumkit? PDP FS Series, Gretch Catalina Club
make of cymbal? Sabian B8's
where do you practice? Home
are you in a band/s? yep
what style of music? latin, Old school, some rock...not too much though
favorite take out food? Chinese, Italian
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself? i can be very random and i tend to talk a lot if you dont stop me...
how did you start drumming? when i was 13 i hopped on the drums by myself and from there on i fell in love...

LEE5336

11-18-2009, 12:02 PM

Hi all, I'm Lee from England. I started drumming about 7 years ago but things got in the way. Just decided to take them back up again.

See you all around ;)

(516) Drum Co.

11-21-2009, 04:46 AM

real name? --- JASON
age? --- 29
how long been playing? --- 15 YEARS
origin of user name? --- MY CUSTOM DRUM COMPANY
top 5 drummers? --- 1)- STEWART COPELAND 2)- MIKE BORDIN 3)- MIKE MARSH 4)- TRAVIS BARKER 5)- ME! HAHA
make of drumkit? --- (516) DRUM CO.
make of cymbal? --- ZILDJIAN A CUSTOMS, SWEET RIDE (BRILLIANT)
where do you practice? --- MY BASEMENT
are you in a band/s? --- MIGHT BE IN A FEW DAYS:
WWW.MYSPACE.COM/TIMEANDDISTANCE
covers or originals? --- NO COVERS...ALL ORIGINAL, ALWAYS!!!
what style of music? --- POP/ROCK/PUNK
favourite take out food? --- SAN LOCO NYC
country? --- NO ONE LIKES COUNTRY ANYMORE HAHA. USA BABY!
one really odd fact about yourself? --- IM NOT WEARING ANY UNDERWEAR!!!
how did you start drumming? --- YOU KNOW...2 BEST FRIENDS DECIDED ON BEING FRONT MEN...BASS AND GUITAR...ONLY DRUMS WERE LEFT BUT I LOVE IT MORE THEN ALMOST ANYTHING!!!

-Jason
(FiveOneSix) Drum Co.
Long Island, N.Y.
WWW.MYSPACE.COM//516DRUM
WWW.516DRUMS.COM

mrd34d

11-21-2009, 06:19 PM

real name: Shaun
age: 31
how long been playing: I think about 1-2yrs worth scattered over the last 10.
origin of user name: Nick name
top 5 drummers: Nicko McBrain, Mark Brzezicki, Justin Malek, Moe Carlson, Graham Churchill
make of drumkit: Pearl Export
make of cymbal: Sabian
where do you practice: Home, and band space
are you in a band/s: Yup, The Crypt Hollow
covers or originals: Both
what style of music: Horrorpunk/Punk Rock/Metal
favorite take out food: Wendy's
country: Canada
one really odd fact about yourself: I drum better if I drink Rum, as opposed to Beer
how did you start drumming: First time around in my 20's, It was decided by my buddies that I had better natural rhythm then anyone else, so I went with it. Second time around, I was already recording everything solo, and decided to get more people. When a drummer couldn't be found; I left guitar and vocals, and hit the drums.

curiousnomad

11-21-2009, 07:06 PM

real name- Rob
age -54
how long have you been playing?--- 40 years with some breaks
origin of user name- --I am very curious and I moved a lot
Top 5 drummers- ---Roy Haynes, Elvin, Jack DeJohnette, Brian Blade, Billy Higgins
(that doesn't mean I just like jazz- I mean - I've seen some SICK metal stuff along with everything else out there
make of drumkit----round badge Gretsch 50's to 60's
make of cymbal-- ---old K Zildjians with new K Custom Complex Dry Ride II
where do you practice- basement
are you in a band- no, unless my imagination counts
covers or original- improvisation
style of music- anything that sounds good and is creative/ acoustic new jazz. I would play with anyone who is passionate and sincere about their music. I love everything from Joni Mitchell, Burt Bacharach to Ornette Coleman, Zappa and late Coltrane. Throw in some Steve Reich and Bartok and I'm good to go. I'm fond of Paul Motian, Kurt Rosenwinkel and that whole NY scene as well lately.
favorite take out- \ Italian , Mediterranean, Southwestern US cuisine
country USA
really odd fact- I used to play jazz, now I'm a physician
How did you start... I saw a marching band when I was ~ 11 and was mesmerized by the drummers. I went to music school (jazz studies), and recently got back into really trying to get to another level of playing and musicianship

cruzdrum

11-23-2009, 04:57 AM

Real name? Vicente Cruz Salazar
Age? 16
How long been playing? 5 months
Origin of user name? its my yuotube name
Top 5 drummers? Matt Greiner, Carmine Appice (i love his book!) Thomas Hakke ,all of the drummers that have been in the mars volta
Make of drumkit? Tama Imperialstar
Make of cymbals? meinl ,soon to be soultone
Where do you practice? Home
Are you in a band/s? kinda if the other guys will ever be allowed to practice
Covers or originals? Both
What style of music? good
favourite take out food? their is more than one kind?
Country? huh?
One really odd fact about yourself? i have epilepsy XD
How did you start drumming i had some drumsticks and i annoyed the shit out of my mom so she made me start drum lessons,and then i bought my first kit

95 svt cobra

11-25-2009, 04:48 AM

real name? Brian

age? 24

how long been playing? Drums 1.5 years, Playing guitar for 13

origin of user name? my car
top 5 drummers? Nick Barker, Hellhammer, Nicko Mcbrain, Dave Lombardo, George Kollias

make of drumkit? Tama Rockstar

make of cymbal? Sabian's, Wuhan china's

where do you practice? Basement (not enough lately)

are you in a band/s? not presently

covers or originals? iPod

what style of music? Death Metal/Metal

favourite take out food? Mexican

country? USA

one really odd fact about yourself? I put mustard on my Mac n Cheese.

how did you start drumming? Got a bunch of money from the military and bought a drum kit after wanting one for 20 years.

JoeyMachine

11-26-2009, 05:21 AM

real name- Joey
age- 27
how long been playing- about 15 years
origin of user name- I'm a machine.
make of drumkit- Pearl
make of cymbal- Sabian
where do you practice- practice pads right now
are you in a band/s- not lately.
covers or originals- both
what style of music- Rock, Metal, Punk, and also West-African polyrhythms
Favorite take out food- General Tso's Tofu
Country- America
One really odd fact about yourself- I have a screw in my foot from when I broke it dancing.
how did you start drumming- school band from 5th - 9th grade, but then joined a rock band and quick the school band.

blackmaged

11-28-2009, 07:51 PM

Real name? Greg Y.
Age? 17
How long been playing? 5 months
Origin of user name? A typo
Top 5 drummers? John Bonham, Ian Paice, Gene Krupa, Stewart Copeland, Mitch Mitchell
Make of drumkit? Pearl
Make of cymbals? Paiste
Where do you practice? Home
Are you in a band/s? Nope
Covers or originals? Both
What style of music? Rock
Favourite take out food? Does ramen count?
Country? U.S.
One really odd fact about yourself? I shout pretty f'in loud.
How did you start drumming? Got a kit for my birthday

eclipseownzu

11-30-2009, 02:52 AM

real name? Leo
age? 35
how long been playing? 20 years or so
origin of user name? I had an eclipse in my early 20's and made this name my email address. Now I use it because I can remember it. It was cool 15 years ago, not so much now.
top 5 drummers? Dave Lombardi, Danny Carey, Lars (i know, i know), Charlie Benante, Shannon Larkin
make of drumkit? Tama Superstar
make of cymbal? Sabian AA
where do you practice? In my den
are you in a band/s? Yes, Tragically White. Check us out,
covers or originals? Covers
what style of music? Dance stuff
favourite take out food? Round Table Pizza
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself? I get the hiccups at least 5 times per day. Its really freaking annoying.
how did you start drumming? My dad played, so I kinda grew up playing.

ROCKDRUMMERZERO

11-30-2009, 05:01 AM

real name - Gareth Pepin
age - Fortysomething...
how long been playing - Twentysomething
origin of user name - I play Rock and someone had already got 'rockdrummer' so I stuck zero on the end, it is now all over the web...
top 5 drummers - Roger Taylor, Queen - Bonham - Vinnie C - Keith Carlock - Jack White !
make of drumkit - Yamaha Recording Custom/Ludwig Snares
make of cymbal - Istanbul/Zildjian/Paiste
where do you practice - Home Studio ( backroom )
are you in a band/s - Yes http://www.thespell.co.uk
covers or originals - Originals
what style of music - Female Fronted Pop/Rock
favourite take out food - Sushi
country - England
one really odd fact about yourself - Kevin Schwantz hates me...
how did you start drumming - Picked up some pieces of wood and hit stuff.

jackdog

11-30-2009, 05:07 PM

real name - Kirt Hine
age - 23
how long been playing - since I was little, roughly 15yrs
origin of user name - I have a dog named jack…haha
top 5 drummers - mike portnoy, virgil donate, dennis chambers, carter beauford, those are just a couple. I honestly love all drummers and styles.
make of drumkit – Pearl, roland
make of cymbal – mostly sabian, but others too
where do you practice – We have a practice space… i.e. the basement of our lead’s house
are you in a band/s - yup, NORTHE
covers or originals – both but mainly originals
what style of music - rock/folk/fusion
favourite take out food - chinese
country - USA
one really odd fact about yourself – I can ride a unicycle.
how did you start drumming – My dad gave me a snare when I was 7

percussivelibrarian

12-01-2009, 02:03 AM

real name? Jason
age? 34
how long been playing? since 1989-90
origin of user name? I'm a librarian and percussionist, go figure...
top 5 drummers? Nick Mason, Bill Bruford, Jack DeJohnette, Fredy Studer, Pierre Moerlen...
make of drumkit? mostly-60s-Ludwig blue sparkle frankenkit
make of cymbal? Zildjian & Paiste
where do you practice? here and there
are you in a band/s? yes, a few casual groups
covers or originals? mostly originals and improv
what style of music? psych/space rock, ambient music, free improvisation, children's songs
favourite take out food? Thai
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself? I developed a system for semi-structured improvisation that uses polyhedral dice to determine various musical parameters...
how did you start drumming? I played piano and oboe as a kid; since you can't march with the latter, the high school band teacher stuck me in the pit playing xylophone and whatnot. Being a fan of Neil Peart and Nicko McBrain, it wasn't too long before I got into drumset...

JDavis64

12-02-2009, 07:40 AM

Real name? - Joe Davis
Age? - 19
How long been playing? - 8 years
Origin of user name? - My name plus my favorite number
Top 5 drummers? - Neil Peart, Travis Barker, Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan, Mike Portnoy, Keith Mon
Make of drumkit? - Pearl
Make of cymbal? - Zildjian
Where do you practice? - My room
Are you in a band/s? - No
Covers or originals? - Both
What style of music? - Alternative
Favourite take out food? - Chinese
Country? - U.S.A.
One really odd fact about yourself? - I'm a video game fanatic
How did you start drumming? Everyone else was getting into guitars and I thought "playing drums would be cool! Like no one else around here is doing it!" and have been with it ever since.

maidenfan215

12-02-2009, 11:53 PM

Real name? - Jordan Chaney
Age? - 19
How long been playing? - 5 years
Origin of user name? - My favorite band
Top 5 drummers? - Nicko McBrain, Clive Burr, Neil Peart, Lars Ulrich, Mike Portnoy
Make of drumkit? - currently a P.O.S i bought 5 years ago, ready to graduate to a better kit
Make of cymbal? - the ones that came with it, Zildjian or Paiste im fond of
Where do you practice? - bedroom
Are you in a band/s? - not currently
Covers or originals? - both
What style of music? - heavy metal, paddy punk, classic rock, alternative
Favourite take out food? - chinese or japanese
Country? - U.S.A.
One really odd fact about yourself? - i am a star trek fan
How did you start drumming? - taught myself

kevlionel

12-03-2009, 02:04 PM

Real name? - Kevin
Age? - 27
How long been playing? - More than 10years
Origin of user name? - Real name
Top 5 drummers? - Gavin Harrison, Carter Beauford, John Blackwell, Aaron Spears, Bernard Pretty Purdie
Make of drumkit? - Sonor SQ2 & Mapex Orion Series
Make of cymbal? - Some Zildjians, some Paistes, Sabian B8 Pro Ride
Where do you practice? - in my lil' studio (the hook)
Are you in a band/s? - yes
Covers or originals? - originals
What style of music? - Urban Pop, Soul, R&B and a lil' Funk
Favourite take out food? - Pizza, Dürüm
Country? - Switzerland
One really odd fact about yourself? - can't think of one at the mo'
How did you start drumming? - all i can remember: my parents sent me to a drumteacher at the age of uhmmm 12?

Hi Everyone,
Been reading on this forum for quite some time and finally decided to register...
If I'm not working or doing sport, I'm drumming. I guess I don't really have the time to post alot. Most of the time I spend on here is at work (while having a break)
Anyways, it's cool to be here. I'm sure I'll enjoy my stay ;-)

drumjitsu

12-04-2009, 07:02 AM

real name? Nunya
age? Double Nunya
how long been playing? Since, ever since!
origin of user name? drums + grappling = drumjitsu
top 5 drummers? Jojo Mayer, Carter Beauford, Dennis Chambers, Benny Greb, Stewart Copeland
make of drumkit? Sonor SQ2
make of cymbal? Sabian & Meinl
where do you practice? Home studio
are you in a band/s? Independent
covers or originals? All
what style of music? Funk, Drum n Bass, Acid Jazz
favourite take out food? Too dangerous to discuss.
country? No, not a fan of country ;-)
one really odd fact about yourself? Define really odd...
how did you start drumming? Always loved the beats...uhhhhhh yeah beats!

justkeepsmiling?

12-07-2009, 03:52 PM

real name? Thomas
age? 21
how long been playing? 7/8 Years
origin of user name? Band

top 5 drummers?
No Particular Order -
- Wayne Riches (Skin/Session)
- Orri Páll Dýrason (Sigur Ros)
- Abe Cunningham (Deftones)
- Joe Morello (Dave Brubeck)
- Jarle Vespstad (Tord Gustavsen Trio)

make of drumkit? Mapex Pro M - Stomp - Natural Lacquer
make of cymbal? - Ziljdian
where do you practice? - Purpose built studio!
are you in a band/s? - Yes
covers or originals? - Originals
what style of music? - From Acoustic to Rocktronica!
favourite take out food? - Pizza
country? - United Kingdom
one really odd fact about yourself? I have a Prince Albert piercing!
how did you start drumming? Bashing away on a mates kit!

shrink

12-07-2009, 09:31 PM

had said hi in the general discussion.. but having got used to the layout of this forum.. i see it really belongs here.. so... hello :)

Im David, from the Edinburgh area. been playing drums since i was 11, but stopped playing in my late teens and hadnt touched a kit for about 10 years.

PIcked up yesterday, a gorgeous Mapex M-Birch kit, and i'm in the process of getting some Zildjian Avedis mastersound hats, and a custom A 17" crash.

Will be sure to pop some pics up when its all in place.

Now its time to practice and learn how to play properly again!!

Smackenstiltskins

12-08-2009, 05:09 AM

Hi! So glad I was introduced to this great forum. Here's my intro:

real name--Jacob
age--31
how long been playing--15 years
origin of user name--Rumpelstiltskin fairy tale
top 5 drummers--Dave Weckl, Joe Morello, John Riley, Dennis Chambers, Pat Petrillo
make of drumkit--Pearl
make of cymbal--Zildjian
where do you practice--Home, in the car, just about anywhere...
are you in a band/s--Yes, 3 different bands with a variety of music.
covers or originals--both
what style of music--Jazz, Latin, Funk, Country, Rock...
favourite take out food--chicken enchiladas!!
country--USA
one really odd fact about yourself--I recently broke my left elbow while mountainbiking
how did you start drumming--Junior high school band.

vintageludwigs

12-08-2009, 06:49 AM

real name? Jeff Muzerolle

age? 32

how long been playing? 27 years

origin of user name? One of my favorite drumkits - my early 60's Ludwigs in champagne sparkle finish

top 5 drummers? Can't answer w/ just 5. I'll try 10: Gadd, Purdie, Porcaro, Colaiuta, Rich, Bonham, Grohl, Keltner, Ringo, Elvin Jones, Tony Williams, Mac Roach (ok 12)

make of drumkit? Ludwig, Yamaha, Slingerland

make of cymbal? Zildjian

where do you practice? In my studio

are you in a band/s? Currently gigging in the greater Boston area with 3 bands and I freelance with many others

covers or originals? both

what style of music? Rock, Funk, Jazz, R&B, Soul, Latin, Reggae, Country, Folk

favourite take out food? Thai or Indian

country? USA

one really odd fact about yourself? I only have 9 fingers (lost left index finger in accident when I was 15).

how did you start drumming? Saw a dude playing percussion on Sesame Street when I was 4, started banging on pots and pans that afternoon. A year later I had my first kit. The rest is history!

joerockhed

12-10-2009, 05:17 AM

Real name: Joe Briery

Place of Residence: Carson City, NV

Age: 39

Years playing: 27

Where I grew up: Milpitas, CA

Bands I play in: DK Wolfe and Barefoot Rootz

Drums: Ludwig

Cymbals: Zildjian

Heads: Evans

Sticks: Vic Firth

Influences: Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, Louie Bellson, Max Roach, Papa Jo Jones, Neil Peart, and Stewart Copeland.

Styles/Genre of music I play: Rock, Funk, Jazz, Swing, R&B, Blues, Pop, and Metal

What got me into Drumming: I was on vacation with my parents one year when I was 12, I was bored....so I grabbed a toothbrush and a comb, and started playing along to what my parents were listening to on my sleeping bag. My uncle was a Music teacher, so when we used to go visit my grandparents, my uncle lived 10 min away, I would play my uncle's Ludwig he had, and my cousin got on his guitar, and played till we couldn't play anymore. I had a natural love for the drums, so it just meshed really well for me.

Filacterua

12-11-2009, 10:56 PM

real name--Carlos

age--35

how long been playing--20 years

origin of user name--My Band (misspelled!!!)

top 5 drummers--Dirk Verbeuren, Tomas Haake, Neil Peart, John Bonham, Buddy Rich

make of drumkit--Sonor

make of cymbal--Istanbul Agop

where do you practice--Home, in the car, just about anywhere...

are you in a band/s--Yes, Modern Metal Band

covers or originals--both

what style of music--Modern Metal

favourite take out food--Pizza

country--Puerto Rico

one really odd fact about yourself--most people in Church would rather have me sing than play drums

how did you start drumming--Junior high school band.

bertdelafontaine

12-12-2009, 03:15 PM

Name: Bert Delafontaine
Age: 23
How long have been playing: 7 Years
Orgin of user name: My full name
Top 5 Drummers:
#1- Danny Carey
#2- John Bonham
#3- Keith Moon
#4- Cesar Zuiderwijk
#5- William Goldsmith
Make of Drum Kit: Tama Superstar Hyperdrive SCY:
1x 20" kick, 1x 13" snare, 1x 10" tom, 1x 14" floortom, 1x 16" floortom
Make of Cymbals: 1x Sabian XS 14" Hihat, 1x Zildjian Z Custom 19" Crash, 1x Paiste 18" PST5 Crash, 1 x Sabian XS 20" Ride
Hardware:1x Tama Iron Cobra HP300, 1x Tama Roadpro Hardware (3x HC73BWN Boom Cymbal Stand, 1x HH75W Hihat-stand, Tom holder MC61)
Heads: Evans G2 coated
Sticks: Pro Mark 5A
Where do you practice: In a bunker, where I rehearse with the bands.
Are you in a band: Roan Inish, Weiland and Westerbergs & Heavy Hearts
Style of music: Alt. (some dutch) rock, Rock'n' Roll, Alt. blues, Alt. Bluegrass, etc...
Country: Belgium
One really odd fact: Once you bought a Zildjian Z Custom, you'll notice a Paiste PST5 sounds kinda sad...
How did you start drumming: Working for my money and buying a Tama Swingstar that is now on my ceiling hiding in dust...

Instinct

12-14-2009, 06:26 AM

real name? Samuel... Prefer not to bust out my last name right now.
age? 15.
how long been playing? 3 months.
origin of user name? A lot of things come naturally to me, and I use instinct a lot of the time.
top 5 drummers? Chad Szeliga, Cobus Potgeiter, Mike Portnoy, Neil Peart, Brandon Morris. In no particular order.
make of drumkit? Tama ImperialStar.
make of cymbal? Meinl / Zildjian
where do you practice? Basement.
are you in a band/s? Unfortunately, no. Hope to soon remedy this.
covers or originals? Probably both.
what style of music? Alt/hard Rock
favourite take out food? Chipotle. My gosh those burritos are good.
country? US of A.
one really odd fact about yourself? I'm an athletic drummer/Motocross racer who is obsessed with computers.
how did you start drumming? Was at a camp that had a Pearl ELX set. Had been interested in drums before that, but that set and playing it just made me fall in love with drumming.

Geri Attrique

12-14-2009, 02:49 PM

age? 36
how long been playing? Just started
origin of user name? I am an old lady luddite
top 5 drummers? Joe Morello, Joey Baron, Stanton Moore, Topper Headon, Steve Shelley
where do you practice? On a practice pad for now; I am in an apartment building so I will only be able to get an electronic kit…waiting to see which one is the best. Also, my friend acquired a drum kit and she has a house, so there will be many trips to her basement.
are you in a band/s? The friend mentioned in the question above will probably start something…
covers or originals? I will just be happy to learn basic rhythms for now!
what style of music? Jazz, Soul, Funk, Punk, Rock…mixed bag, really
favourite take out food? sushi
country? Canada
one really odd fact about yourself? I am a jack of all (and perhaps a master of none!); I am a visual artist for drawing, printmaking and also trained in goldsmithing. Also, I am a vinyl record junkie...
how did you start drumming? I was told I was not allowed to play in grade school because of my gender and was always super jealous of the guys who were playing drums. Although I was a band geek and vocal geek, after high school, I gave up music completely. A pal of mine at work wants to get into music and I was thinking of taking up guitar. But when we went to the music shop at lunch I wandered up to the drum section instead. I thought now would be the perfect time to learn this! Even if I am absolutely dreadful, I think it would be fun!

GRUNTERSDAD

12-15-2009, 04:47 AM

At 36 the name is a bit of a stretch, but I love it. Welcome to the mad house.

champagneglass

12-15-2009, 08:18 AM

age? 19
how long been playing? 12 years
origin of user name? I love DW Champagne Glass collector kits!
top 5 drummers? Duncan Phillips..and thats it...
where do you practice? Studio in my house..
covers or originals? Covers are amazing..but I hope to have a band who can write good covers too
what style of music? WORSHIP
favourite take out food? Fried Chicken
country? United States
one really odd fact about yourself? I do everything Duncan Phillips does from Newsboys
how did you start drumming? Not sure..just wanted to..
Kit? Pacific X7 MAPLE Shells with Orange Sparkle Laquer finish and remo pinstripe coated heads all around with remo ambassador clear bottoms...with Sabian B8 hats and ride..with Paiste 2002 18" crash, Paiste 2002 18" medium crash, paiste 18" signature full crash and paiste 18" signature heavy china..best sounding crashes EVER!!

DeDeen

12-15-2009, 05:26 PM

real name? Deen Colenbrander
age? 18
how long been playing? 2 years
origin of user name? It's my real name!
top 5 drummers? Victor de Boo - Bill Ward - Clive Bunker, don't really got more favorites.
make of drumkit? Hayman.
make of cymbal? Sabian.
where do you practice? In my room
are you in a band/s? Yes, two of 'em.
covers or originals? Both.
what style of music? About everything really!
favourite take out food? Dönor
country? The Netherlands
how did you start drumming? When I was little I tried about all instruments but drums, but found them all boring. Untill I tried the drums once years later and fell in love with it!

Mikecore

12-16-2009, 07:37 AM

Real Name: Mike L. McGinnis
Hair: yes
Eyes: yes
Played drums since: 1984
Age: 34
Top 5 drummers: Terry Bozzio, Neil Peart, Mike Portnoy, John Bonham and Jimmy Carl Black.
Musical background: Jazz, Classical, Rock and obscure stuff.
Other poop: I build model railroads, drive trucks, paint anything and everything, make bad-ass hotwings, brew beer, and design websites for personal amusement. I was in the Navy for 5 years where I traveled throughout the Carribean, Mediterranean coast, the UK and a little bit of Scandanavia. I once played a gig in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. I like the Food Network, Gordon Ramsay and just about everything with Kevin Smith's name on it. Someday I hope to put together a band that can do ANYTHING...kind of like Zappa did.

wothomas

12-16-2009, 04:28 PM

OK, here goes. New to the forum, seems to be a great group of people and helpful resources/opinions.

real name? Bill
age? 44
how long been playing? On and off since I was 10, so 30+years.
origin of user name? Laziness - just my initials and last name
top 5 drummers? This is tough. Love Gadd, Bonham (the elder), Katche, ?uestlove, Laboriel, so many others.
make of drumkit? Allegra Mastercraft 6-piece maple, 10, 12, 14, 16, 20, 14X7 snare
make of cymbal? All Ziljian - K, K Custom, K Constantinople
where do you practice? In my home studio
are you in a band/s? On and off
covers or originals? Both
what style of music? Mostly blues and rock
favourite take out food? Pizza
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself? I really like playing guitar (but not as much as drums)
how did you start drumming? In elementary school, already into 60's and 70's rock thanks to an older brother, saw a kid in class banging on his books with drum sticks, thought is was cool, rest is history.

That's about it. Will be posting gear pictures in the proper thread very shortly.

Thanks!

Biscuit

12-16-2009, 08:40 PM

Real Name: Jeff
Age: 36
How long been playing: 1 1/2 yrs.
Origin of user name: Nickname
Top 5 drummers: Sean Kinney, Scott Phillips, Dave Abrussese, Nicko McBrain, Mike Bordin, Ray Luzier, Danny Carey, Teddy Cambell and many more. I know that's more than five but i couldn't resist.
Make of drumkit: Pearl
Make of cymbals: Zildjian
Where do you practice: Room
In a band: No
What style of music: Rock, Grunge, Classic Rock and some Metal.
Favorite take out food: Chinese
Country: USA
One odd fact about yourself: Aren't we all a little odd?
How did you start drumming: Learning drums is something i always wanted to do. Now that i have the money to buy the stuff i need, i dove in with both feet and haven't looked back.

AngelOreo

12-16-2009, 09:27 PM

Real name - Jim
Age - 33
How long been playing - 3.5 months
Origin of Username - My first to two cats.. Angel was my baby girl..oreo..well he looks like one..
Top 5 drummers - Neil Peart, Dave Grohl, Dave Lombardo, Carter Beauford, too many more..those are my most favorite.
Make of drumkit - Tama Rockstar
Make of cymbal - Zildjian A Customs and Wuhan.
Where do you practice - Basement.
Are you in a bands - I wish.
Covers or Originals - N/A
What style of music - Rock, Classic Rock, Metal, Worship
Favourite take out food - Chinese
Country - U.S.A.
One really odd fact about yourself - While I generally avoid being around people, I am told I am a great listener, and I give good, realistic, if not pointed advice. if if it may hurt your feelings. Apparently I screem talk me.. Did I miss my calling as I Bar Tender or Psycologist?
How did you start drumming - Uh Oh.. the question I feared.. I played the Rock Band game and found I was oddly good with out much pratice..So I tried the real drums.. Oddly enough..I do OK there too..not to say I did not try guitar.. wow.. was I bad at that..As stated before.. the real question is how do I stop?

joelikesdrums

12-16-2009, 10:47 PM

Real name - Joe
Age - 15
How long been playing - about 9 months
Origin of Username - Well my name is Joe and i like drums
Top 5 drummers - lars ulrich, dave lombardo, paul out of cannibal corpse, joey jordison and dave grohll.
Make of drumkit - mapex QR but i have just added lots of odments of hardware and toms to it.
Make of cymbal - paiste brass 101s
Where do you practice - my converted garage that i call my groove studio
Are you in a bands - my band is called dead girls dont say no
Covers or Originals - both
What style of music - metal, death metal, goregrind and a bit of black metal
Favourite take out food - indian
Country - UK
One really odd fact about yourself - i once got kicked out of a concert for getting on stage then falling onto the lead singer, it was funny.
How did you start drumming - my freinds started my band and they needed a drummer and i sought of opened my mouth and said il learn because i have a garage to practice in. never looked back since.

RAYnoodle

12-17-2009, 07:07 AM

Real name - Raymond
Age - 17
How long been playing - 11 years
Origin of Username - my former bandmates called me that
Top 5 drummers - too many to count lol
Make of drumkit - Gretsch Catalina Club
Make of cymbal - Zildjian A Custom
Where do you practice - my room
Are you in a bands - used to be but looking again lol
Covers or Originals - i lke both
What style of music - everything except for country
Favourite take out food - Chinese
Country - U.S.A.
One really odd fact about yourself - i tend to count things in my head...alot
How did you start drumming - i was 7 and the church needed a new drummer, i was honestly a natural lol

Steve Ballstadt

12-20-2009, 12:06 PM

Name - Steve Ballstadt
age - 41
drums - currently Gretsch
cymbals - a mix of Sabian, Meinl, Paiste
styles of music - I like 'em all if they're creative and honest
bands - have played in a few but have mostly been busy doing Blue Man Group for the past 5 years
nationality - Canadian
living - I have been living in Europe and Asia for the past few years
practice - at work usually
favorite take-out food - Chinese
weird fact - I don't think there's enough room in this post
how did I start playing - I wasn't into school and once the music bug hit me when I was a kid, it was all over
Top 5 drummers - I like a lot of players and it's not fair to list just 5 but I suppose: Bonham, Gadd, Robinson, Garibaldi, Larry Mullen

FourOnTheFloorTom

12-22-2009, 04:02 AM

Real name: Tom Coyne
Age: 42
How long been playing: 30 years
Origin of user name: It's a rudimemt!!
Top 5 drummers: Carl Palmer, Bonzo, Buddy Rich, Bill Bruford, Terry Bozzio, Budgie
Make of drumkit: Two Ludwig Kits, One DW
Make of cymbal: Zildjian (K's and A's) / Supernatural / Silken / Paiste Standards
Where do you practice: Teaching Studio's
Band's: 45 Grave / The Last Dance
covers or originals: Originals
What style of music? 45 Grave : PUNK/DeathRock TLD: Gothic Dance Rock
Favourite take out food: Thai, Italian
Country: USA
One really odd fact about yourself? Um, I play a kit with 4 hi-hat and no ride sometimes.
How did you start drumming? I started by emulating my older brother at age 4

Willis Mattei

12-22-2009, 08:05 AM

Real name: Willis Mattei.
Age: I turned sixteen about two weeks ago.
How long been playing: Approximately four years.
Origin of Username: My name is my username and my username is my name. I frankly could not think of anything creative.
Top 5 drummers: In respective order: Keith Moon, John Bonham, John Densmore, Mitch Mitchell and Charlie Watts.
Make of drumkit: Yamaha.
Make of cymbal: Paiste.
Where do you practice: In a converted garage with my little brother on the keyboard.
Are you in a band(s) Technically yes, in a duo with my brother; though we have yet to play any gigs (we are planning to begin in January). However, I have performed on stage several times as part of a 'School of Rock'-style program.
Covers or Originals: Predominately originals with a few covers.
What style of music: Classic rock.
Favourite take out food: I rarely eat take out, but when I do I prefer either Thai or Indian.
Country: United States.
One really odd fact about yourself: When I was eleven years old, I was recruited by an online non-profit information database and worked on the server for a month before I informed them of my age (at which time my father sent a Parental Release message and I continued).
How did you start drumming: I honestly do not know. I had no childhood aspirations in music, exposure to drumming or role model drummers. In fact, the only drummer I personally knew was a schoolteacher of mine whom I did not get along well with. I took piano lessons for four years before deciding that I needed something different, so I guess I picked drumming at random. Of course, I am glad I did!

richardf89

12-28-2009, 08:51 PM

Real name - Richard Foster
Age - 20
How long been playing - about 7 years
Top 5 drummers - Jose Pasillas, Zac Farro, Aaron Gillespie, Dennis Chambers, Aaron Spears
Make of drumkit - CB shells and hardware, Remo Weatherking skins
Make of cymbal - Istanbul: 14" Mel Lewis hi-hats and 20" Sultan ride. Paiste: 10" custom splash. Zildjian: 16" K custom
Where do you practice - bedroom and church (driving everyone nuts I'm sure)
Are you in a band/s - play at church in a couple of groups, looking for a rock band at the moment.
Covers or originals - a bit of both, mainly originals but covers are good when you put a new spin on the song
What style of music - rock, metal, funk
Favourite take out food - Indian or Chinese, too close to call
Country - England
One really odd fact about yourself - I've got 7 pairs of trainers, and also play guitar, bass, piano and saxophone.
How did you start drumming - my brother got a drumkit, and I thought I could do better!

evanj

12-29-2009, 08:44 PM

Real name - Evan Maslak
Age - 19
How long been playing - about 7/8 years
Top 5 drummers/percussionists - Keith Carlock, She-e-Wu, Stanton Moore, Kevin Bobo, Philly Joe Jones
Make of drumkit - Yamaha Stage Custom
Make of cymbal - Zildjian: 20" K custom dry ride, 20" constantinople, sabian: 14" aax hats
Where do you practice - practice rooms at umkc
Are you in a band/s - just ensembles at school: wind symphony, percussion ensemble, jazz combo
Covers or originals -
What style of music - jazz, classical, rock
Favourite take out food - Chinese, pizza
Country - USA
One really odd fact about yourself - the walrus is my favorite animal
How did you start drumming - started in fourth grade and wanted to be a rockstar, haha

iainp999

01-04-2010, 01:41 AM

Hi guys,

I've set up a blog to document my progress through the Trinity Guidhall grading exams, and wondered if anyone here would be interested in taking a look.

It's at http://drumstudent.co.uk

Not much up there yet, except a review of the Moongel practice pad (no flaming please, I know opinion is divided on the "moongel versus pillow" debate :) )

Would be great if the blog turns out to be useful to someone! :)

Thanks,
Iain

harryconway

01-04-2010, 07:31 AM

Cool blog. Nice practice pad. Welcome to Drummerworld. Hey, Dennis Chambers swears by pillow practice, and he ain't no sluff. Cool your girlfriend bought you gear. Even "if" the present really was for her. You may know the old saying, "Happy wife - happy life".

iainp999

01-04-2010, 08:44 PM

:) cheers Harry; thanks for your comments.

I ain't going to start dissing Dennis Chambers!!!

harryconway

01-05-2010, 03:02 AM

Blogs can be cool. I've got one. My wife has one. You can really make it into anything you want. Like a "poor mans web site". She puts way more time into hers than I put into mine. But, hey, at $5 a month, I am the king of my own domain!

nick.bedford

01-06-2010, 03:30 AM

Real name:
Nick Bedford

Age:
22

How long have you been playing:
Ten years

Top five drummers:
Jose Pasillas, Dom Howard, Neil Peart, Chad Smith, Steve Gadd

Make of drumkit(s):
5-piece TAMA Starclassic Birch/Bubinga Performer EFX (Black Gold Glitter)
Yamaha DTXPRESS IV Electronic

Make of cymbal(s):
Sabian 14" XS20 Regular hats
Sabian 16" Paragon crash
Zildjian 20" K Ride
Zildjian 18" A Custom crash
Zildjian 10" A Custom splash

Where do you practice:
Rehearse with band at a rehearsal studio
Practice drumming on my electronic at home

Are you in a bands:
Alternative rock band "Ludavico" (www.ludavico.com)
Rock 'n Roll cover band "The Blue Cats"

Covers or originals:
Originals in Ludavico
Covers in The Blue Cats

What style of music:
Most forms of rock, funk and swing.

Favourite take out food:
Noodle Box

Country:
Australia

One really odd fact about yourself:
I'm a programmer? Lol.

How did you start drumming:
Chose drums in primary school music class of 2000. Never looked back. Consequently its easy to figure out how long I've been playing :P

This is me on my kit:
http://ludavico.com/pics/images/gallery/jamming/img_2271.JPG

MisterMixelpix

01-06-2010, 07:18 AM

real name? Zach
age? 24
how long been playing? Four days loln00b, whatever.
origin of user name? When I was a kid I couldn't say "Mr Mxyzptlk" right.
top 5 drummers? Flo Mounier, Gene Hoglan, George Kollias, Marco Pitruzella, Inferno
make of drumkit? Pulse, with Evans G2 and Remo heads
make of cymbal? Zidjian
where do you practice? My attic.
are you in a band/s? Not yet.
covers or originals? Covers for the time being, though I keep a catalog of beats I've made up.
what style of music? Metal/rock/punk
favourite take out food? Chinese, no doubt.
country? I've only been in the USA, it's pretty awesome.
one really odd fact about yourself? I was interviewed by People magazine at a juggling convention.
how did you start drumming? Short answer: Rock Band. Long answer in the thread for it.

thedrumninja

01-06-2010, 05:55 PM

Real Name:
The Drum Ninja (alias Chris Peacock)

Age:
30

How Long Have You Been Playing:
15 years

Top Five Drummers:
Omar Hakim, Dennis Chambers, Gerald Heyward, Dave Weckl, Steve Smith

Make of drumkit(s):
5-piece Yamaha Stage Custom. Nothing fancy but It does the job and it's survived trips round europe and Japan.

Make of cymbal(s):
Zildjian 14" Mastersound Hi-Hats
Zildjian 14" A Custom Crash
Zildjian 20" Ping Ride
Zildjian 18" A Custom Crash

Where Do You Practice:
At home or at Banana Row Recording studios in edinburgh

Are You In bands:
Yes, drummer/programmer/producer for The Samuraiz (www.thesamuraiz.com)
Have gigged, toured recorded with tons of dudes including Gillan Edgar, Jeurgen Kerth, Hookt Up, and award winning composer Jim Sutherland.

Covers Or Originals:
All originals these days but have done my fair share of covers gigs in pubs, clubs, restaurants and at weddings.

What Style Of Music:
Funk, Rock, Hip-Hop & Electro

Favorite Take Out Food:
Chinese fried chicken and veg

Country:
Scotland/Japan

One Really Odd Fact About Yourself:
I talk in my sleep, well shout actually!

How Did You Start Drumming:
High School music class sat down and it seemed pretty natural and a whole bunch of fun...the rest is history!

elshtface

01-06-2010, 09:29 PM

Real Name:
Jade Heraz

Age:
16

How Long Have You Been Playing:
6 years

Top Five Drummers:
Matt Greiner, Hector DeSantiago, Daniel Williams, Tim Yeung, Terry Bozzio.

Make of drumkit(s):
5 piece Pearl Export.

Make of cymbal(s):
Zildjian 14" Zbts
Zildjian 18" A Custom Crash
Zildjian 20" Zbt Ride
Sabian Xs20 18" Crash (yes two 18" crashes -_-)
Paiste 18" 502 China

Where Do You Practice:
At home

Are You In bands:
I've been in bands. And right now i'm trying to get something started.

Covers Or Originals:
Originals

What Style Of Music:
Metalcore, Death Metal

Favorite Take Out Food:
Carl's Jr. :)

Country:
U.S.

One Really Odd Fact About Yourself:
I don't like things that many people have.

How Did You Start Drumming:
A band director came to my middle school and wanted to start a band. And he needed drummers :)

Ludwigstandardman

01-06-2010, 11:45 PM

Hello al ! I'm new,here, I love vintage Ludwig drums....I'm currently playing a Ludwig Standard blue strata kit. I'll get pictures soon, thanks.

TheStrobeLightFiasco

01-09-2010, 03:13 AM

Yeah I'm new to the site so I just thought I would say hey.

I'm just a 16 year old guy who fell in love with drumming at a early age and have loved it ever since probably like most of you guy/girls here.

I'm currently in a band named The Strobe Light Fiasco (hence the username.)

So feel free to check us out at www.myspace.com/thestrobelightfiasco

Cottontop

01-09-2010, 03:56 AM

Hey Strobe, welcome to drummerworld. I gotta say, i like the band. I listened to the song renegade and i love the chorus. It's actually something i would probably pick up.

luckytom

01-12-2010, 02:17 AM

I have been a viewer of this forum for a long time and thought it was time i registered myself as the more advise that can be spread around the world the better, dont you think?

Been playing for almost 7 years now and druming is a huge part of my life. check out my band at www.myspace.com/heathenzoo

I wish to speak to you all in the near future about the love that binds us together :)

madidus

01-12-2010, 04:05 AM

real name? H
age? 45
how long been playing? 32 years
origin of user name? It's the latin word for drunk, which is how I spend more time than I should (but never playing live)
top 5 drummers? In no particular order: Danny Carey, Buddy Rich, Ringo Starr, Jimmy Chamberlain, Brian Bennett
make of drumkit? Sleishman Maple kit with 12"x5" Jarrah snare I built myself (see avatar), which also has Sleishman free floating hardware
make of cymbal? Sabian AAs (14" Fusion Hats, 16" Ultra Thin Crash, 18" Thin Crash, 21" Raw Bell Ride) until I can afford my coveted Paiste Dark Energy cymbals. Mind you, the AAs are VERY nice cymbals and I won't be selling them once I get my Paistes
where do you practice? Electronic drum kit in spare room
are you in a band/s? Working on a couple of projects.
covers or originals? Both
what style of music? Project 1: mellow jazz, Project 2: rock
favourite take out food? Thai, Indian
country? Australia
one really odd fact about yourself? In a working career spanning 25 years the longest I've been in any one job is 3 1/2 years.
how did you start drumming? Inspired by Ringo Starr & Brian Bennett as a kid. Played woodwind instrument in a brass band but got lessons from one of the snare drummers. Subsequently played drums in a variety of bands covering punk to jazz.

blistersonmyfingers

01-14-2010, 10:55 PM

real name? jordan
age? 19
how long been playing? one week
origin of user name? Helter Skelter!
top 5 drummers? at the moment - Ringo Starr, Moon the Loon, Bonzo, Jim Fox, Patrick Carney
make of drumkit? Ludwig
make of cymbal? Meinl
where do you practice? garage
are you in a band/s? no sir
covers or originals? one so far
what style of music? rock, jazz
favourite take out food? noodles
country? usa
one really odd fact about yourself? i love lint!
how did you start drumming? by putting the sticks to the heads.

stevesmith99

01-14-2010, 11:59 PM

real name? Steve Smith
age? 30
how long been playing? aprox. 25 years
origin of user name? not to hard to figure out.
top 5 drummers? Joey Jordison, Danny Carey, Lars Ulruch, Vinney
Paul, and Steve Smith of course.
make of drumkit? Tama Rockstar(old school) Mapex Maple Sanre.
make of cymbal? Paiste and Ziljian on a Gibraltar Full Rack System.
where do you practice? At the band room
are you in a band/s? One band now Black Friday
covers or originals? Use to be all original but for the past year in a cover
band.
what style of music? Perfer Hard Rock/Metal
favourite take out food? Pizza
country? U.S.A.
one really odd fact about yourself? Every band I play in I try to play bass and always end
up on the kit.
how did you start drumming? Cousin (about 8 years older than me) played guitar
Put me behind a kit at the age of 5 to keep time for
Him and been playing ever since.

cristiprg

01-15-2010, 04:52 PM

real name?
Prigoana Cristian
age?
17
how long been playing?
5 years
origin of user name?
my real name
top 5 drummers?
Danny Carey, Jojo Mayer, Jim Chapin, Dave Weckl, Ian Paice
make of drumkit?
20 years old Pearl
make of cymbal?
Sabian AAX X-Plosion 18" crash
Sabian B8 16" crash
Sabian B8 14" hats
Sabian B8 20" ride
Meinl Classics 18" china
Meinl Classics 12" china
Meinl Classics 10" splash
where do you practice?
everywhere ...
are you in a band/s?
One band now Flirt in Lust
covers or originals?
all originial, have a look pls www.flirtinlust.com
what style of music?
from Jazz to Hard Rock
favourite take out food?
i like any kind of food :D
country?
Romania
one really odd fact about yourself?
i "play the drums" with teeth
how did you start drumming?
my brother put the sticks in my hands

Bopshizzle

01-16-2010, 10:37 PM

Real name? Let's just say Bop ;)
Age? 16
How long been playing? 4-5 years
Origin of user name? I like bop, and I like to pretend I'm gangstah-like, which I clearly am not :P
Top 5 drummers? Philly Joe Jones, Tony Williams, Steve Gadd, Stanton Moore, John Riley.
Make of drumkit? Gretsch!
Make of cymbal? Zildjian and Diril
Where do you practice? My room dedicated to drumming, school and a youth club
Are you in a band/s? Yes, I have many projects going ;)
Covers or originals? At the time cover-based, but I'm hoping to get some originals going
What style of music? Jazz, blues, funk and some light pop
Favourite take out food? Kebab
Country? Norway
One really odd fact about yourself? Well, I like drums. That's pretty wierd, I guess
How did you start drumming? Those buckets with plastic on them looked like fun, so I started playing them. Best impulse descision ever.

Lykan

01-17-2010, 01:34 AM

real name: Erasmo Abel Soto Amézquita
age: 22
how long been playing: 7 yrs
origin of user name: Wolf is my favorite animal
make of drumkit? Sonor
make of cymbal? Zildjian
where do you practice? My room
are you in a band/s? Yes
covers or originals? Originals
what style of music? Progressive metal
favourite take out food? anything Italian or Mexican
country? Mexico
one really odd fact about yourself? My friends call me Hobbit cus im short =p (about 1.64m)
how did you start drumming? I always had an interest in drums but my dad didn't want me to play them. Some years later I learned to play guitar so I could be rythm guitar in a band formed by all my friends. The band broke up and the other guitarrist and me formed a band, but we didnt have a drummer nor a drumset. He had recently bought a used drumkit, I wanted to play drums since I was a kid and my girlfriend at that time liked drummers so..yeah lol =p

shakey64

01-17-2010, 01:42 PM

real name? Ricky
age? 45
how long been playing? 2 years
make of drumkit? Ludwig Accent
make of cymbals? Paiste
where do you practice? In spare bedroom and/or garage
are you in a band? No
covers or originals? Covers
what style of music? classic rock 60's/70's/80's
favourite take out food? Papa Johns or Churches Chicken
country? Near Savannah,GA. USA
Been playing guitar for 25 plus years....decided to take up drums for a new instrument and diggin it! Just for fun...play along to cd;s, Word got out that I play,,,and now play Sundays in the Church.

Sean

01-17-2010, 04:02 PM

Real name? Sean Williams
Age? 16
How long been playing? 4 years
Origin of user name? hmmm
Top 5 drummers? Assaf Seewi, Mitch Mitchell, Martin Lopez, Nick Mason, Dennis Chambers
Make of drumkit? Tama
Make of cymbal? Zildjian and Pasite
Where do you practice? In my lush little studio outside.
Are you in a band/s? Yep
Covers or originals? Mostly covers at the moment we've started doin some originals now though.
What style of music? Rock, Latin, Alternative
Favourite take out food? Chinese ;)
Country? Scotland
One really odd fact about yourself? Have the scottish red hair! not that odd considering im from scotland..
How did you start drumming? My friend bought a kit and i started playing it, and eventually i got into it so much i bought my own. Things carried on from there. :)

Adam8

01-20-2010, 11:58 PM

real name? Adam Dycus
age? 28
how long been playing? 18 years
origin of user name? First name and fav #
top 5 drummers? Keith Moon Dave Grohl Gavin Harrison Rick Allen Vinnie Colaiuta
make of drumkit? Gretsch USA Custom
make of cymbal? Zildjian
where do you practice? at home
are you in a band/s? not at present
covers or originals? both
what style of music? Rock
favourite take out food? Chinese
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself? I once tried to eat a drum.
how did you start drumming? school band

sinol

01-22-2010, 04:23 PM

name: Peter
age: 24
how long been playing: 5-6 years
Jedi masters: Bill Brudford, Jojo Mayer, Danny Carey, Karol Ludew
drumset: Mapex M Birch Studio (6225)
cymbals: awful:(
band? - yes - mogłobybyło
style of music: hard to tell...hmmm...post sludge something:) heh. (it's just words)
favourite food: gołąbki:)))
country: Poland

TomRaaff

01-23-2010, 08:22 PM

Lo guys,
I'm a 19 year old drummer from the Netherlands and I figured I should make better use of the forums and the internet, so I signed up and I hope I can learn a lot from your guys and this site.
Tom

pearlvmx

01-24-2010, 02:33 AM

i have been a lurker (i read the forums but do not post/register) here for a while now... so, it's about time i introduce myself.

real name? chad
age? 28 and counting
how long been playing? complicated question. i got my first kit when i was 16, then i played everyday. moved away from home into an apartment at the age of 18, played once a week usually when i drove home to practice with my band. around age 20, i brought my kit home with me, where it collected a little dust in the closet for a couple of years until i could afford practice space. i kept the space for a few months, trying to get a band together that fell through. dropped the space and sold my kit. been drumming on everything except drums until recently when i purchased my new kit... which is still in the works. so, off and on since i was 16 years old.
origin of user name? the kit i purchased is a 7 piece pearl vmx 100% maple in glacier white
top 5 drummers? my current favorites are blake richardson (of between the buried and me) and tomas haake (of meshuggah). others include mike portnoy, neil peart, gene hoglan, vinnie paul, danny carey, terry bozzio, mike mangini, todd sucherman, chad sexton, ringo starr, john bonham... anybody that drums is awesome in my book, even little jonah (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEbP5wbnVp8).
make of drumkit? pearl vision maple
make of cymbal? i am buying these next. i do not have them currently. i will buy all sabian (HHX, AA and AAX).
where do you practice? my office right now... rarely as it is not a very acoustic room and they are loud. i will be renting a practice room/studio once i have purchased my entire set or i am close to completing it.
are you in a band/s? not at the moment.
covers or originals? i will play covers or originals.
what style of music? i will play anything in the area of rock. i prefer something heavier or like the above mentioned two bands (between the buried and me, meshuggah).
favourite take out food? chinese food from this local chinese place down and street... and pizza.
country? US
one really odd fact about yourself? umm... i don't find anything i do odd. just being myself. i drum on everything, to everything...? maybe that's odd.
how did you start drumming? sophomore year in high school. we had an outstanding drum lime. they got me interested in drumming. later on, i was at a friends house one night. he played guitar/drums/etc and had a set at his house. he suggested we go play some music for the heck of it. i had never really played before but i sat down on the drums and just started playing. it all just made sense to me. that's how it all began.

see you around the forums!

SuperChief

01-25-2010, 12:49 AM

Hello all. I've been lurking for a few weeks, after sitting behind a rock band drum kit and playing some cool songs, I realized how much I'd like to buy another kit. So I found this place and been reading about what you all think of the various low end name brand kits, watching the drum videos and really am excited about this resource to learn new music and share with other drummers.

I had a drumkit all through high school, jammed hair band and classic rock with a group of friends, never played a gig or knew anyone that would sing with us. We lived in a pretty small town and there wasn't anyone to take lessons from other than an independent study class I took from the band teacher. But never really excelled enough to learn more than parts of songs.

After I sold my kit for money to rent a place and ski bum at Big Sky. I ventured into hand drums and have built a few ashiko type drums, and a dundun set out of recycled douglass fir staves. Then I bought an Ivory coast djembe shell and put it together with the help of a friend and played with an African dance and drum group in Missoula, MT. It was great fun but I moved to WV and only play the Djembe occasionally.

So here I am in WV I've been exposed to bluegrass picking and am very impressed with how traditional music is spread throughout the community, and friends. I really appreciate the fact that most the people I know here can play and sing a tune. I do feel a little out of place, it seems like I'm the only person in WV that can't play a stringed instrument.

Anyway thanks for checking out my mini blog, I'm heading over to the drum gear section to see if anyone has any suggestions for helping me find a kit to suit my needs.

Joey

dream-thief

01-25-2010, 02:16 AM

Heads up people. I'm Lowell, I've been playing Drums badly for a couple of years, but I don't worry about it too much, My main instrument is Seven-string guitar.

The current agenda is finding myself a drummer, so is there a musicians classifieds section anywhere? I couldn't find one? :S

In future I hope to learn as much as I can about the world of drums - I'm constantly trying to further my musical knowledge about everything.

Hope to see people around.

~ Lowell

harryconway

01-25-2010, 07:14 AM

You can probably get away with just a snare drum, as I've seen several "blue grass" minimalists do just that. Add a kick drum, and a hi-hat. Build from there. Welcome to Drummerworld.

bepppo

01-25-2010, 08:09 PM

hey there guys, there you go, my first post:

real name? Joseph
age? 21
how long been playing? 13 years, wow.
origin of user name? nickname
top 5 drummers? Jojo Mayer, Dave Weckl, Dave Grohl, Mike Portnoy, Chad Smith,
make of drumkit? Pearl
make of cymbal? Zildjian
where do you practice? in my room, or at our bands rehearsal space
are you in a band/s? yes
covers or originals? originals and a cover when the time is right
what style of music? alternative rock
favourite take out food? Chinese
country? Austria
one really odd fact about yourself? two eyes
how did you start drumming? my parents wanted me to have music lessons, asked me what instrument i would like to play... and the rest is, as they say, history.

boarderline

01-25-2010, 08:37 PM

real name? Jeff
age? 23
how long been playing? 5 yrs
origin of user name? name of this awesome surf shop I used to go to
top 5 drummers? Travis Barker, Shannon Leto, Lars Ulrich, Jen Ledger, Chad Smith
make of drumkit? Sonor Force 3003
make of cymbal? Sabian B8 Pro
where do you practice? band's practice spot
are you in a band/s? yes
covers or originals? originals
what style of music? rock/ alternative metal
favourite take out food? italian
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself? I'm scared of heights but not of flying.
how did you start drumming? my highschool teachers got annoyed with me beating on the desk and one finally said to get a drum set and do it on my own time. I did.

SuperChief

01-26-2010, 04:46 AM

Not really intending to join any bluegrass sessions right now, but it is in the back of my mind to learn how to get there some day. Mostly I just want to jam to some of my music and learn to play some swing grooves.

I already have a start on a kit, I'm just trying to decide to fill in the pieces with new or used.

Maybe I should post a what heads, snare wire and throw to put on my old wooden 15in Ludwig snare.

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_U8CJD2m23T4/S1zB5wud65I/AAAAAAAABnQ/9mcWeVhC4kE/s720/IMG_0189.JPG

I haven't had time to formulate my which drumset question. Still haven't narrowed it down myself. Really thinking of saving for a nice new kit with rim mount hardware.

Meanwhile I could make a list of what I need.
1. Refurb My snare
2. Snare stand
3. Hi Hats and Hi Hat stand
4. Bass drum
5. Floor tom
6. Rack tom

Here's my brass collection.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_U8CJD2m23T4/S1zCHcX2frI/AAAAAAAABoM/_FEemQSyvys/s720/IMG_0204.JPG

16" rock crash (thinking of selling to generate Capital)
20" jazz ride
18" dark crash
16" China High (thinking of selling to generate Capital)
busted sabian

dxdrummer

01-27-2010, 11:36 AM

Hello all

I currently live in Sacramento, I'm a senior at UC Davis, I've been playing for 8 years. I've mostly played in rock bands, but I'm also into Jazz and Funk. I have a set of Sabian cymbals (13" AA Fusion Hi-Hats, 17" HHX Evolution Crash, 18" AAX Stage Crash, 20" Stage ride, 16" AAX China), I've been looking for a new drumset, but I currently have a 5 piece CB drumset.

Anyway just thought I'd introduce myself to you all :D

Rockinron

01-27-2010, 08:56 PM

please be patient with me when you do reply cuz this is my first pc
still tryin to figure it out
lucky i got this far lol

mizerofws

01-28-2010, 06:28 PM

I am Antreas Yiannaki from Cyprus ( small island in the mediterranean sea )...I live in the capital Nicosia...
I am 22 years old and i play drums for 3 years and guitar for about 6 years...
I am self instructed on both... My intention like a musician is to compose and create my own music without any labels and limits.... I work also on electronic music( i prefer analog ) and I experiment with every sound source to create my tracks...
;)

T.Underhill

01-28-2010, 07:07 PM

Welcome to the forum, Antreas. Looking forward to hearing some of your work in future posts!

MikeTranch

01-30-2010, 12:10 AM

real name?
Mike
age?
20
how long been playing?
I have been playing for 6 years :)
origin of user name?
Tranch is short for my nickname, Tarantula. Everyone in my band has "animal" nicknames.
top 5 drummers?
Blake Richardson, Matt Greiner, Akira Jimbo, Keith Carlock, Aaron Spears
make of drumkit?
Mapex Meridian Birch
make of cymbal?
Zildjina: k custom hybrid hats Sabian: xs chinas, aa metal-x crashes
where do you practice?
I keep my drums at my band's practice space
are you in a band/s? http://www.myspace.com/wakinglionsmusic
covers or originals?
what style of music?
Marching, jazz, pop, rock, metal
favourite take out food?
Oriental, by far
country?
West Virginia, US
one really odd fact about yourself?
I played double in high school orechestra and electric bass in marching band. That's as weird as I can think of atm!
how did you start drumming?
I had been playing guitar and bass for awhile, so I decided to try drums to try and get a better understanding of rhythm. I ended up playing drums as my main instrument :) It's so easy for me to put passion into drums, more so than anything else.

SpikeHolmes64

02-01-2010, 02:42 AM

Real name?
Matt
Age?
18
How long been playing?
Coming up to five years :D
Origin of user name?
My nickname used to be "Spike" before I started to grow my hair and my last name is Holmes. And 64 is just a random number that me and the band associate with.
Top 5 drummers?
Dave Mackintosh, Nicko McBrain, Anders Johansson, Tre Cool, Daniel Mullback
Make of drumkit?
(Its Embarassing) Pearl Export EX
Make of cymbal?
Entry-Level Zildjian (ZBT) and Paiste Alpha, PST3 and Brass 101s
Where do you practice?
My kit is in my cellar, but I use practice pads and coushins.
Are you in a band/s?
Aye, a Punk-rock band named Obnoxious Jamboree
Covers or originals?
Mostly Original
what style of music?
Pop-Punk/Punk-Rock (Not all this hardcore crap) with elements of classic rock and Heavy Metal
Favourite take out food?
Pizza
Country?
Great Britain!
One really odd fact about yourself?
I can't stand 4-piece drum kits.
How did you start drumming?
I first started drumming back in school, me and the lads were trying to form a band and we couldn't find a drummer (Because we all wanted to be guitarists), so after much consideration and after watching "Bullet In a Bible" (Tre is a beast in this performance) I became a drummer and self taught myself for 3 years before I went to music college and took some small lessons which have really Improved my playing alot.

Coldhardsteel

02-01-2010, 05:53 AM

Real name?
Ian
Age?
16
How long been playing?
Not too long- about a year, maybe year and a half
Origin of user name?
Really old thing when I was into pokemon: Registeel, Regirock, and Regice were my three favorites and they all coordinate to a part of my username.
Top 5 drummers?
Keith Moon, Bill Bruford, Todd Sucherman, Mike Portnoy, John Dolmayan
Make of drumkit?
Don't you dare laugh at me - Pearl Export
Make of cymbal?
Zildjians: ZXT, Z Custom, ZBT, Paiste Alpha, Sabian AA, Wuhan
Where do you practice?
Garage. Horrible sound isolation.
Are you in a band/s?
I wish I was.
Covers or originals?
Inapplicable.
what style of music?
Progressive stuff. Prog rock, a little funk, nu-metal, pioneering stuff.
Favourite take out food?
Chinese. Specifically Pick-up Sticks, for those of you who know of it.
Country?
US
One really odd fact about yourself?
I have a silver ring I cherish as if it were a son to me and I keep it on top of the clutch mechanism for my hi-hat when I play, because it gets in the way of my drumstick.
How did you start drumming?
Originally, I(laughably, admittedly) only started drumming when my friend got Rockband 1. I fell in love with rock drumming from that point on, and my parents' occupations as music teachers in my home county's school system fueled my subsequent interest. Almost two years later, I'm sixteen, I have a pretty good-looking seven piece Pearl set and I've improved considerably through self-teaching, lessons from my parents, experimentation, and learning from far more experienced percussionists and drummers.

Music is Awesome

02-01-2010, 06:17 AM

Real name?
Matt
Age?
14
How long been playing?
I played mainly snare for 3yrs before getting a kit which I’ve been playing for about 2yrs
Origin of user name?
I find music to be awesome and it was the best thing I could think of at the time.
Top 5 drummers?
Dave Lombardo, Neil Peart, Danny Carey, Ray Luzier, and George Kollias
Make of drumkit?
Gretsch Catalina Club Jazz in White Marine Pearl
Make of cymbal?
Paiste PST 5
Where do you practice?
For now in an upstairs bedroom
Are you in a band/s?
nope.
Covers or originals?
n/a
what style of music?
rock, hard rock, metal, old r&b, and jazz
Favorite take out food?
Chinese, mainly because I live across the street from a Chinese food place.
Country?
US
One really odd fact about yourself?
I didn’t want anything to do with drums. In fact, my mom made me start lessons in fourth grade at school and she made me get a kit. Of course now when I what to get something for my kit other than sticks the immediate response is “we don’t have any money”.

cathartic_j

02-02-2010, 03:59 PM

Real name: Jeremy
Age: 22
Years of playing experience: 12.5
Origin of user name: It's an old tag from previous online communities.
Top drumming influences: Carter Beauford, Elvin Jones, Mitch Mitchell, and Jack DeJohnette. I'm not sure who #5 would be... possibly Dave Weckl or Mike Portnoy...
Make / Model of drumkit: 2003 Tama Starclassic Performer (birch shells; Charcoal Silk finish); 8x10, 9x12, 11x14 toms, 5.5x14 snare; 18x20 bass, though I often remove the 9x12 rack tom. Tom heads are Evans G2 clear on the batter side and Remo Ebony Ambassadors on the resonant side; snare is Remo Coated Emporer on batter side and Remo Clear Ambassador on the resonant side; bass is Evans G3 on batter side and a Evans G1 resonant.
Make of cymbal? Mix of Sabian, Paiste, and Wuhan ... I'm hoping to replace them in the next few years...
Where do you practice? Wherever I can, but generally at home.
Are you in a band/s? Not currently; my last group dissolved amicably about six months ago. (Half the band was moving to various locales across the country and world.)
What style of music do you play? Many, but primarily jazz and alt rock.
What country are you from? United States
One really odd fact about yourself: I've spent a few nights sleeping in snow caves -- and enjoyed it! Now my preferred method of self-torture is running.
How did you start drumming? This is embarrassing... When I was in third grade, some of my classmates and I pretended to be the Beatles. I got the part of Ringo, and it made me supremely interested in actually playing the drums. Two years later, at the time when all the kids in the school district were to choose an instrument for band or orchestra, my parents finally relented and allowed me to play drums if I also continued to take piano lessons. I did eventually drop piano as a serious pursuit, but never percussion. (I turned out to be pretty adept at keyboard and other orchestral percussion in addition to playing the kit.)

NilsM

02-03-2010, 03:56 AM

age? 22

how long been playing? seriously for 10 years

origin of user name? hmmm my name

top 5 drummers? Steve Gadd, Bernard Purdie, Mike Clark, David Garibaldi, Dennis Chambers

make of drumkit? Pearl and Drum Sound

make of cymbal? Different, planning on getting all Bosphorus

where do you practice? used to practice at home, but now I have a rehearsal room

are you in a band/s? yes, 2 bands and used to do a lot of metal

covers or originals? originals!

what style of music? funky shit

favourite take out food? fast food, salads

country? Germany

one really odd fact about yourself? night person

how did you start drumming? drumming on a friends kit, long long time ago

kyleisnthome

02-05-2010, 03:07 AM

age? 23 years young

How Long have you been playing? about 3 weeks starting Jan 10th 2010

origin of user name? To confuse people with my name

top 5 drummers? Steve Gadd, Bernard Purdie, Mike Clark, David Garibaldi, Travis Barker

make of drum kit? DDrum

make of cymbal? What came with the set and buying 2 crash and splash from Sabians

where do you practice? Garage behind the house.

are you in a band/s? Nope.

covers or originals? For now..learning

what style of music? Punk, Rock. Whichever

favourite take out food? Ramon It's cheap. but I love me some sushi

country? USA, Colorado

one really odd fact about yourself? I dislike 9 out of 10 people I meet.

how did you start drumming? Always wanted to learn just never had the money or time. now I have both

Drumtechnick

02-05-2010, 03:08 PM

real name - Nick.
age - 37.
how long been playing - 23 years.
origin of user name - Drumtechnick.
top 5 drummers - Mike Portnoy, Ian Paice, Neil Peart, Ed Warby, Jeroen Simons.
make of drumkit - PDP X7 in blue sparkle.
make of cymbal - Sabian.
where do you practice - pratice space.
are you in a band/s? - at this time i have no band.
covers or originals - covers
what style of music - Hard Rock, Metal, Bluesrock.
favourite take out food - Broodje gezond.
country - the Netherlands.
how did you start drumming - I can't remember anymore.

Poco Askew

02-05-2010, 05:36 PM

real name? Rick
age? 56
how long been playing? a few years
origin of user name? Poco = little. Askew = bent, twisted. Poco Askew = slightly twisted
top 5 drummers? Bonzo, Neil, Buddy, Jojo, Johnny Rabb (too many to list and in no particular order)
make of drumkit? Mapex and home-brew DIY
make of cymbal? Zildjian and home-brew DIY
where do you practice? practice room (converted bedroom)
are you in a band/s? No.
covers or originals? covers
what style of music? alternative & classic rock I guess but hate labels
favourite take out food? meh
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself? I remember when dinosaurs were in the zoo.
how did you start drumming? don't remember (obscurred by the '60s and '70s)

Drummermang2113

02-06-2010, 06:35 PM

YO!!

real name - Adam Mendelson
age - 20
how long been playing - 11years.
origin of user name - I am a drummermang, so it's only natural that it be my user name.
top 5 drummers - Thomas Pridgen of Christian Scott and The Mars Volta, Ronald Bruner Jr. of The Bruner Bros. Band, Jon Theodore of The Mars Volta and One Day as a Lion, Josh Eppard of Coheed and Cambria, and Danny Carey of Tool.
make of drumkit - Gretsch Catalina Birch
make of cymbal - Sabian.
where do you practice - My house, and at school
are you in a band/s? - I play in the percussion ensemble and symphony orchestra at Webster University, and also in a couple of bands outside of school
covers or originals - both
what style of music - Alternative Rock, electronic, Metal, Jazz, Classical, etc...
favourite take out food - Calzones from Racanelli's
country - USA
how did you start drumming - by picking up my drumsticks and just started to play :)

droveto

02-10-2010, 09:44 AM

Hi there - I used to run the drumheads forum several years ago for many years and have had the itch to start chatting about drums and such online so I registered here since this forum looks to be the best I could find when browsing the different ones.
Looking forward to learning about the new gear and checking out what people are up to. As for me, my info is all here: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Dan-Roveto/286589760162

GrizzlyBear

02-10-2010, 08:33 PM

real name? Emily Holland.
age? 16.
how long been playing? 5 years.
origin of user name? It's one of my many nicknames.
top 5 drummers? too many to list! ahhh, Tre Cool, Chad Smith, Jojo Mayor, Steve Gadd, Buddy Rich.
make of drumkit? Pearl.
make of cymbal? Sabian B8's and a Meinl China.
where do you practice? converted garage.
are you in a band/s? in a few Wind bands around the borough but not like a rock-band.
covers or originals? dont mind either, some covers dont sound very good.
what style of music? mainly rock and jazz, not a big fan of hip-hop, pop, garage and that lot.
favourite take out food? Chinese and Indian are amazing, can't really decide!
country? United Kingdom
one really odd fact about yourself? I have 5 different nicknames!
how did you start drumming? I started playing guitar and gave it up and drums always appealed to me, now i love it.

willjaeger

02-12-2010, 12:01 AM

real name? Will Jaeger

age? 29

how long been playing? drumkit- 17 years

origin of user name? ummm... I was named after my grandfather. :)

top 5 drummers? John Bonham, Cozy Powell, Tommy Lee, Frankie Banali, John Tempesta

make of drumkit? Ludwig- vintage maple and reissue Vistalites

make of cymbal? I use Soultone Cymbals exclusively

where do you practice? rehearsal space in Dallas, TX

are you in a band/s? Red Pyramid (see sig)

covers or originals? Originals

what style of music? Hard rock with electronics

favourite take out food? Pizza, pizza, pizza

country? US of A

one really odd fact about yourself? When I was 3 I almost choked to death on a marble

how did you start drumming? I sort of fell into it. Thank God I did!

hailukah

02-12-2010, 03:13 AM

real name? Josh
age? 30
how long been playing? On real drums about 3 weeks
origin of user name? Random character generator. This was the first thing I could pronounce.
make of drumkit? First Act w00t!!! and they were free!
where do you practice? Man Cave. The drums actually gave me a reason to clean out that extra room.
are you in a band/s? HA
favourite take out food? food
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself? Everyone I meet ends up calling me Joshy
how did you start drumming? I tap and beat on everything when I'm bored. Finally decided to look for a drum set. People at church had one their kid didn't play anymore, so it's mine now. :)

Anisa

02-12-2010, 07:59 AM

real name? Anisa
age? 23
how long been playing? on and off since age 10
origin of user name? an Indian princess...I think.
make of drumkit? Pearl
where do you practice? garage
are you in a band/s? Wall St. Vampire: www.myspace.com/wallstreetvampire
favourite take out food? Red Velvet Cafe in Las Vegas
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself? I collect Simpsons memorabilia
how did you start drumming? My mom made me pick an instrument to play in fifth grade band and I thought the drums were cooler than the other instruments I had tried.

Shadow

02-12-2010, 10:03 PM

real name? Patrick Gendron

age? 36

how long been playing? drumkit- 18 years

origin of user name? part of my band's name :-)

top 5 drummers? Neil Peart, Paul Brochu, Tommy Lee, Igor Cavalera and Martin Axenrot

make of drumkit? Pearl Export with Unix Bubinga wood snare

make of cymbal? I use Sabian Cymbals and Wuhan Chinese.

where do you practice? rehearsal space in Gatineau, QC

are you in a band/s? My Shadow (http://www.myshadowofficial.com)

covers or originals? Originals

what style of music? Play Melodic Death Metal....listen to everything but rap music :-)

favourite take out food? Food

country? Canada

one really odd fact about yourself? My left lunge collapse in 96 while raking leafs all day.

how did you start drumming? My dad needed a drummer for a party.

Metalloid

02-12-2010, 11:17 PM

Hello all,

Art Lloid here. I play drums, guitar, bass, on and off. Didn't really got out of the garage perhaps I should say. I love Rock, Metal, Blues, and anything that rocks.

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larryace

02-16-2010, 04:35 PM

Welcome Richard! Another Aussie! I never met an Aussie I didn't like.

Ian Williams

02-16-2010, 04:51 PM

Good on ya! mate. Welcome on board.

Fuzrock

02-17-2010, 12:54 AM

real name? Jerry Kuhn

age? 36

How Long have you been playing? Since I was 12

origin of user name? Childhood nickname (Fuzz) and favorite music style.

top 5 drummers? John Bomham, Steve Gadd, Vinnie Coliauta, Chad Sexton, Jose Pasalis. They tend to change from week to week.

make of drum kit? Yamaha Maple Custon Absolute

make of cymbal? Zildjian (mostly K's)

where do you practice? I don't get to practice on my own much anymore. I play with my band twice a week.

are you in a band/s? Yes. A cover band here in Omaha called Charm School Dropouts.

covers or originals? Covers. I had always been in original bands up until about 3 years ago, though.

what style of music? Rock. These days that could mean just about anything, though.

favourite take out food? Chinese!

country? USA, Nebraska

one really odd fact about yourself? I can wiggle my ears. That runs in my family.

how did you start drumming? Junior high pep band. Our school got a new drum kit and no one else would step up to the plate so to speak.

HarrySheffield

02-17-2010, 02:05 AM

real name? Harrison Sheffield

age? 16

how long been playing? 4 years in november, 2010

origin of user name? My name

top 5 drummers? Dennis Chambers, Dave Weckl, Steve Gadd, Jojo Mayer, Benny Greb, Vinnie Colaiuta

make of drumkit? Pearl

make of cymbal? Zildjian, Paiste

where do you practice? Bedroom

are you in a band/s? Yes

covers or originals? Covers

what style of music? Rock

favourite take out food? McDonalds

country? Portugal

one really odd fact about yourself? Don't think i have one

how did you start drumming? On paint buckets

ArmenianJazz

02-18-2010, 08:39 AM

Real name? Matt [and no, I’m not giving you my last name, thanks]
Age? 18
How long been playing? It’ll be eleven years, as of this October
Origin of user name? I’m an Armenian-American, and I like jazz. I think I’m being pretty straightforward.
Top five drummers? If you put a gun to my head and made me choose? Tony Williams, Craig Thatcher [my teacher back home], Mark Guiliana, Chris “Daddy” Dave, and Brian Blade.
Make of drumset? Whatever the practice rooms offer me. Back home, it’s a Tama but I can’t remember the exact make. Thinking about moving to DW in the next couple of years though.
Make of cymbal? Sabian
Where do you practice? The practice rooms, when I’m in Boston. When I’m home, you’ll find me in the living room with my kit and my headphones on.
Are you in a band? The Chris Lax Trio [a mix of John Mayer, Train, and Incubus; we do a few covers, but mostly originals]. I also jam around a lot, just playing standards and originals.
Covers or originals? Both.
What style of music? Jazz [e.g. Jason Lindner’s “Now vs. Now”, Mark Guiliana’s “Thing”, John Coltrane, Miles Davis], fusion [e.g. Yellowjackets, Tony Williams Lifetime], classic rock [Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin], progressive [The Mars Volta].
Favorite take out food? Teriyaki House. When I’m back home, In n’ Out wins in a landslide.
Country? United States, though I’d like to travel to and/or live in Europe in the next ten or so years.
How did you start drumming? Played piano when I was younger, then moved to Southern California, met my drum teacher through a mutual friend, and it’s taken off from there.

A-customs

02-19-2010, 02:13 PM

Hey..Drummers!!!..............Tired of lurking,and im now able to post.Pics to follow......Have a Slingerland kit that i bought new in the 70s.Yea im old............And last year bought a really sweet set of yamahas...stage customs..I really wanted a DW kit but couldnt justfy the cost..Anyway i love the site and the art of everything Drums!!!!!!

Derek

02-19-2010, 06:29 PM

Welcome aboard Richard. There's a lot of good folks here at Drummerworld. I think you'll like it here.

alparrott

02-19-2010, 06:36 PM

Welcome to DW! I happen to share your drum and cymbal tastes. Hope you enjoy the vast amount of experience and viewpoints here!

Baggers

02-21-2010, 08:51 AM

Real name? : Mic
Age? : 18
How long been playing? : 9 Years.
Origin of user name? : A shortened version of my last name that other students and teachers called me in the Music Department at my school.
Top five drummers? : Dennis Chambers, Dave Weckl, Rodney Holmes, Bernie Dresel and Zoro.
Make of drumset? : Mapex M-Pro but currently on the hunt for an upgrade!
Make of cymbal? : Mix of Sabian HHX's and Zildjian K Customs.
Where do you practice? : Home & University.
Covers or originals :? Both.
What style of music? : Jazz, Latin, Bigband and Fusion.
Favorite take out food? : Nandos.
Country? : Australia
How did you start drumming? : Started off playing the guitar and didn't enjoy it. Sister started learning drums, she taught me basics and I excelled from there!

shootzbra

02-21-2010, 03:06 PM

Aloha, Jon Swoish
from Kailua,Oahu..
Im 44 yrs old.
Playing drums for about 28 yrs.
Played in a bunch of bands .( Metal/ska/punk)
I have played for many years,yet I am not that good.
Love the site,and my thanks to everyone who has contributed.
Mahalo.....Jon

Jimmy_B

02-22-2010, 03:33 AM

Hey Whatsup? Im Jim,
I'v been playin drums for 6 years, but didnt seem to pick up a style until a year or to ago
I play in a happy hardcore/metal band, i love playing that style of music,
Aaron Gillespie, Daniel Williams, and Matt Greiner are my biggest influences
Im also in my schools jazz and concert band.!

karan.patil

02-22-2010, 12:48 PM

Real name? : Karan Patil

Age? : 20

How long been playing? : 10 Years.

Origin of user name? : My own name!

Top five drummers? : John Bonham, Neil Peart, Buddy Rich, Gavin Harrison, Danny
Carey and Nick Mason

Make of drumset? : Mapex VXB6045TK

Make of cymbal? : Zildjians.

Where do you practice? : Home.

Covers or originals :? Both.

What style of music? : a lot of classic rock a la Led Zeppelin, Doors, Hendrix
Experience.. recently started experimenting with odd time signatures and very progressive King Crimson-ish stuff.

Favorite take out food? : Chinese

Country? : India

How did you start drumming? : Started off with a little Annual School festival gig in
Boarding School when i was 10. Never looked back since. Pillows, pots, pans, played on all em before i got my Drumset last year.

Abhishek

02-22-2010, 04:13 PM

Real name? :[/B] Abhishek
Age? : 17
How long been playing? : 3 years
Origin of user name? : Real name!
Top five drummers? : John Bonham, Ian Paice, Gavin Harrison, Danny Carey and Stewart Copeland.
Make of drumset? : Mapex QR
Make of cymbal? : Zildjian ZBT :(
Where do you practice? : Home
Covers or originals :? Both.
What style of music? : Classic rock, progressive rock
Favorite take out food? : Chinese
Country? : India
How did you start drumming? : Group of friends decided to make a band. Everybody picked guitar, so I was left with drums. Needless to say, none of them actually continued playing their instrument, while I'm obviously stuck on drums :P

Mattiadrummer

02-24-2010, 04:13 AM

real name Mattia Giallombardo
age 29
how long been playing 14 years
origin of user name My name
top 5 drummers Colauta,Harrison,Weckl,Donati,Katchè...and many more....
make of drumkit whaiting for new kit
make of cymbal Istanbul
where do you practice my home
are you in a band/s Yes,Sam Here's band,Charlotte Blues Band
covers or originals Original
what style of music Funk,Blues,Rock
favourite take out food Uhm...I don't now,Iìm on diet ahahahah...
country I'm Italian,but live in London
one really odd fact about yourself uhm..nothing of strange
how did you start drumming? at school for case

Dreaded Skull

02-24-2010, 10:21 PM

Real name? Scott

Age? 43

How long been playing? 34+ years

Origin of user name? I have Dreads coming out of my Skull.

Top five drummers? Buddy Rich, John Bonham, Neil Peart, Dave McClain and Roy Mayorga

Make of drumset? Tama

Make of cymbal? Zildjians.

Where do you practice? My studio

Covers or originals? Mostly originals sometimes we play a old song or two.

What style of music? Metal, Progressive Metal, Rap-Core and some Rock.

Favorite take out food? Chinese

Country? U.S.A.

How did you start drumming? My cousin played in a band and he would teach me some songs. Then he broke his leg, so I jammed with the band for a little. Then my cousin went in the Army, and I played with the band for 7 years. And now here I am 30 years later still playing.

Rascul

02-25-2010, 12:56 AM

Real name? : Lucas
Age? : 21
How long been playing? : 12 Years.
Origin of user name? : Once tried to make and anagram of my name and last name initial, and it worked
Top five drummers? : Steve Jordan, Brian Blade, Elvin Jones, John Bonham, Bill Stewart
Make of drumset? : Yamaha MC, Kumu coming up
Make of cymbal? : Istanbul Agop, Masterwork, Zildjian
Where do you practice? : At the moment, only at band rehearsal
Covers or originals? : Both, of course
What style of music? : Jazz, bigband, Afro-Cuban, ska/reggae, funk/soul, 70s hardrock
Band? : The Shenanigans, Jazzalike Bigband, The Eves & The Adams, Trio CSL
Favorite take out food? : Kebab
Country? : Netherlands
How did you start drumming? : Somehow, I just did. My parents asked me which instrument I wanted to play, and drums just sorta boiled up. Never regretted it though.

moogvo

02-25-2010, 02:15 AM

Hey all. Noob here and wanted to say hello... Let me say that I have not been drumming for many years. I used to drum in a church band many years ago and because of time, space and financial constraints, I haven't picked up a stick in close to 20 years... Until I started going to a new church... I started running the sound system a few weeks back. The church is minus a band at the moment, but there is an electric drum set on the stage... I came in early with my iPod and hooked it to the sound system and went to town while nobody else was there.

The pastor walked in on me and now I might be practicing to be part of the band...

Real name? : Tom
Age? : 41
How long been playing? : On and off for close to 30 years.
Origin of user name? : My last name and my profession "VO... I am a voiceover actor.
Make of drumset? : No laughing... Alesis DM5 Pro... Something for me to practice on for now.
Make of cymbal? : electronic...
Where do you practice? : In my home studio and at church when nobody is there.
Covers or originals? : Both
What style of music? : Rock, Top 40, Country...
Band? : None at the moment
Favorite take out food? : Toss-up between Chinese and Pizza...
Country? : USA
How did you start drumming? : Thought it "looked cool" and so I went out and rented a set from the local music store.

Fuo

02-25-2010, 06:40 PM

real name? Tony
age? 35
how long been playing? 0 yrs
origin of user name? DAoC username, "foo" was taken back then
top 5 drummers? Danny Carey, Neil Peart, Sean Reinert, Gavin Harrison, Thomas Pridgen
make of drumkit? Tama ImperialStar 5pc
make of cymbal? Meinl
where do you practice? Basement
are you in a band/s? No
covers or originals? N/A
what style of music? Rock/Metal
favourite take out food? Mexican, Indian, Thai
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself? I'm old
how did you start drumming? Needed a hobby, played too much rockband/guitarhero

The Spoiler

02-25-2010, 06:47 PM

real name? Clark
age? 46
how long been playing? According to my mother "since I was in the womb"
origin of user name? My band is called the Spoilers
top 5 drummers? Cozy Powell, Russell Gilbrook, Brian Downey, Dave Garibaldi & Tre Cool
make of drumkit? Gretsch Renown
make of cymbal? Sabian (AA`s & AAx`s)
where do you practice? At work (my employer lets me use a room!)
are you in a band/s? Yes, The Spoilers.
covers or originals? Covers but we are working on some originals too.
what style of music? Rock (AC/DC, Iron Maiden, Greenday, Lenny Kravitz etc.)
favourite take out food? Indian.
country? Originally from Scotland but now living in Switzerland.
one really odd fact about yourself? I can make my eyeballs shake.
how did you start drumming? Sorry, I couldn`t help it:-)

Masheanhed

02-28-2010, 07:40 PM

real name? Brad
age? 45
how long been playing? 27 years...but if you heard me you'd swear I started only yesterday
origin of user name? Masheanhed (Machine Head...after the Deep Purple album)
top 5 drummers? Ian Paice, John Bonham, Matt Abts, Bun E. Carlos, Keith Moon
make of drumkit? Sonor Sonic Plus-Birch/German made series, Custom Classic Hybrid Birch, Sonor Force 2001 (the "throw in the car for practice kit")
make of cymbal? Zildjian As and Sabian AAs
where do you practice? at home
are you in a band/s? The Gospel Thugs (rockabilly/60s).
covers or originals? Covers
what style of music? See above
favourite take out food? Pizza.
country? USA.
one really odd fact about yourself? I've broken my arms five different times.
how did you start drumming? Bought a set and started bashin' away.

Float

03-01-2010, 12:20 AM

Howdy folks

real name? Joe
age? 23
how long been playing? 2months
origin of user name? Erm.... It's from a loong time ago.
make of drumkit? PDP
make of cymbal? zildjian
where do you practice? Garage
are you in a band/s? Kind of, not really
covers or originals? Covers at the moment
what style of music? Rock and alt rock
favourite take out food? Mexican
country? US
one really odd fact about yourself? I'll cliff dive, but not go on rollercoasters
how did you start drumming? Started in band in elementary, wasn't able to continue till recently.
Nice to be here

JarodMaybern

03-04-2010, 04:30 PM

1. real name? Jarod
2. age? 19
3. how long been playing? 6 years
4. origin of user name? my name mayybe
5. Top 5 drummers? Carter Beauford, Mitch Mitchell, John Bonham, Chad Smith, Stewart Copeland
6. make of drumkit? Dixon
7. make of cymbal? Paiste
8. where do you practice? Basement/Garage/Carport kinda thing goin on down there
9. are you in a band/s? Me and my brothers write songs. we don't really gig at all, it is
what it is.
10. covers or originals? Practice and warm-up with covers, then originals
11. what style of music? Pretty much anything; Country, rock, pop, hip-hop, funk, blues, alt, and dub.
12. favourite take out food? Seafood
13. country? United States
14. one really odd fact about yourself? It bothers me if something isn't ordered (reason this questionaire is numbered on my post)
15. how did you start drumming? My dad bought my twin a Yamaha TTR 125 dirt bike for christmas, which I never really touched, so he bought me a Tama Swingstar for my birthday when I was 13.

Old Grumpy

03-04-2010, 07:13 PM

1. real name? Stan 

2. age? 66 (!!!)
 
3. how long been playing? 10 years in the 60's and 70's nothing since until now
 
4. origin of user name? Think about it! and see below

Top 5 drummers? Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa, Eric Delaney, Phil Collins, Ginger Baker

6. make of drumkit? Vintage Yamaha 

7. make of cymbal? Zildjian K Custom Dark
 
where do you practice? Annex on house - soundproof -ideal!

9. are you in a band/s? Not yet: need lots and lots of practice :-)

10. covers or originals? Everything I can remember (which is not a lot!)

11. what style of music? Rock, pop, country, blues, jazz and big band.

12. favourite take out food? Ex chef so cook my own!!

13. country? United Kingdom and SW France

14. one really odd fact about yourself? I’m really, really grumpy!

15. how did you start drumming? Gave up classical piano when I was 16: my Dad went nuts!!

Hello all, thanks for having me. Best wishes Stan
__________________

roland

03-07-2010, 05:51 PM

My name is Roland and I came from Croatia.Rijeka is my town.I'm 38 years old and I play Sonor Chicago Star from 1968.

Tore

03-15-2010, 06:19 AM

1. real name? tore..

2. age? 16
 
3. how long been playing? almost 3 i think

4. origin of user name?

5. Top 5 drummers? Dave weckl, mike portnoy, john bonham, jimmy sullivan (rip), and chris adler

6. make of drumkit? no brand kit, it says GIG percussion, though

7. make of cymbal? Sabian Xs20s and Paiste alphas
 
8. where do you practice? basement band room

9. are you in a band/s? yep, right now we are called As I Fall

10. covers or originals? mostly originals, 2 covers i think

11. what style of music? metal, classic/hard rock

12. favourite take out food? cant decide

13. country? USA

14. one really odd fact about yourself? i can pop almost every joint in my body, knees and hips are the only ones i cant

15. how did you start drumming? started playing snare drum in school, bought a drumset and here i am

happy drumming!

tim167246

03-15-2010, 06:33 AM

1. Real Name?
Tim.C

2. Age?
17
 
3. How long been playing?
Almost 3 years now.

4. Origin of user name?
Just a username I use frequently.

5. Top 5 drummers?
Dave Weckl, Tony Royster Jr, Chad Smith, Dennis Chambers, and Thomas Lang.

6. Make of drum kit?
Pearl.

7. Make of cymbal?
Sabian/SoulTone/ Zildjian/ Paiste
 
8. Where do you practice?
In room with practice pad/ outside with marching snare/ basement with kit.

9. Are you in a band(s)?
Yep, school stage/ jazz band and an outside band called "The Wild Bunch."

10. Covers or originals?
Covers.

11. What style of music? Funk/Gospel/R&B

12. Favourite take out food? Oooh.. Indian.

13. Country? Canada

14. One really odd fact about yourself? Moved countries a lot South Korea- Australia- England- Canada

15. How did you start drumming? Mainly because I had to play percussion or clarinet in band, so I started drumming that way, but first really got into it when I watched the film "Drumline" and then picked up marching snare, some people suggested I play the drum kit, so I moved on to the drum kit, but I pick up my snare back up every now and then!

:D

drummernoise

03-16-2010, 07:17 AM

1. Real Name?
Gerardo

2. Age?
21
 
3. How long been playing?
Almost 4 years.

4. Origin of user name?
I am drummer and I make noise.

5. Top 5 drummers?
Ringo Starr, Patrick Keeler, Chris Cester, Alex Gonzalez, and Derek Grant

6. Make of drum kit?
Ludwig

7. Make of cymbal?
Paiste
 
8. Where do you practice?
Basement

9. Are you in a band(s)?
Yes. A rock. punk band called The Minorities : myspace.com/theminoritiess

10. Covers or originals?
Both.

11. What style of music? rock/punk/alternative

12. Favourite take out food? Chinese

13. Country? Mexico

14. One really odd fact about yourself? I sometimes pray while I am drumming.

15. How did you start drumming?
I got into The Beatles. Then just fell in love on how Ringo played... then i just memorized everything he did... movements... and started on buckets until my dad got me my first kit when i was 17. It was great.

MattClay

03-17-2010, 07:59 PM

Hi Guys!

Best follow the tradition:

1. Real Name?
Matt Clay

2. Age?
Over 40 :-)
 
3. How long been playing?
Over 30 years

4. Origin of user name?
It's my name :-)

5. Top 5 drummers?
(In no particular order) Clem Burke, W.S. (Fluke) Holland, Ringo Starr, Chad Smith, John Bonham.

6. Make of drum kit?
Pearl

7. Make of cymbal?
Paiste
 
8. Where do you practice?
My converted garage.

9. Are you in a band(s)?
Yes. Currently in a Johnny Cash tribute band and a soul band, (or and a medieval music band :-)

10. Covers or originals?
Covers

11. What style of music? Johnny Cash music, soul and medieval.

12. Favourite take out food? Chicken kebab.

13. Country? Turkey

14. One really odd fact about yourself? I play in a medieval music band (and am also a roman musician at times).

15. How did you start drumming?
Formed a school band aged 13 and decided that the drums looked cool!

toddy

03-18-2010, 08:16 AM

real name? andrew.
age? 21.
how long been playing? too long.
origin of user name? it is my childhood nickname.

top 5 drummers? i steal ideas from many drummers.
make of drumkit? jobeky electronic + sonor designer snare. i have a tama starclassic which gets used for gigs. i also use an spd-s.
make of cymbal? 3x alesis surge, twenty 14" hats, 16" 2002, 18" dark energy china, 20" vault crash, 20" K custom ride. too many random cymbals that don't get used anymore.

where do you practice? in my studio.
are you in a band/s? yes. i also play for djs/producers.
covers or originals? both.
what style of music? indie, rock, metal, dubstep, dnb, electro, pop. apart from playing these styles i am constantly trying to learn new things.

favourite take out food? i don't eat it, i suppose my favourite 'treat' is spaghetti bolognese.
country? uk. hopefully europe soon.
One really odd fact about yourself? i know how to use capital letters but i don't like to use the shift key.
how did you start drumming? i joined a new school when i was 9 and had a lesson. and then i was hooked. in retrospect the teacher wasn't brilliant, but i still thank him to this day when i see him.

mike f'n knowles

03-18-2010, 09:55 PM

real name? Mike Peter Knowles.
age? 19.
how long been playing? 8 years or something.
origin of user name? It's my name.
top 5 drummers? Tim Alexander, Brain, Neil Peart, Virgil Donati, Ian Paice
make of drumkit? Premier Genista '97
make of cymbal? Sabians when i can actually afford them. Xs20s are nice.
where do you practice? Spare room, converted into a drum room. I'm collecting eggboxes to muffle it.
are you in a band/s? Yes, we are called Paper Champion and we sound like Kyuss.
covers or originals? Covers are more fun.
what style of music? Hard rock, bit of prog, jazz/swing when needed
favourite take out food? BK
country? England
one really odd fact about yourself? I secretly wish i was a bassist/frontman. It makes me feel dirty to think about drum betrayal.
how did you start drumming? Saw Lars Ulrich on a DVD. Saw his big shiny green double bass Tama kit. Wanted it.

penwar

03-21-2010, 04:28 PM

Ahoi hoi chaps and chapettes.
New to the forum so I thought I'd say aloha

real name? David Preston
age? 24 (I think)
how long been playing? 10+ years
origin of user name? Don’t ask, a very long and exceedingly dull cake/story

top 5 drummers? Mike Portnoy, Thomen Stauch, Danny Heifetz, Nico McBrain, Bob Gatzen
make of drumkit? Yamaha YD - covered in pink tiger fur + Jobeky Classic (with added extras) Electronic Kit with DM5 and a PC full of samples
make of cymbal? whatever suits the bill. Hats/Crash/Ride: Paiste – Crash: Zildjian: effects Sabian, Turkish and Paiste
where do you practice? Jam studio in Leeds and my studio/room
are you in a band/s? yep – Skull Branded Pirates and my own music projects
covers or originals? - Originals

what style of music? – PIRATE METAL! Ok, General Heavy metal styles, bit of disco and solid pop/rock

favourite take out food? Greek if I can get it. Other than that quality curry or pizza with so much meat on it you cant see bread
country? UK
one really odd fact about yourself? I produce radio plays in my spare time in the hope to one day get a job producing The Archers.
how did you start drumming? Always wanted to play. When I was a kid my mum took me into a music shop and I asked the man there if I could play on the drums. I’m proud to say I whacked the living bageesus out of em!

sebbLz

03-21-2010, 05:10 PM

real name? Sebastian 'sebbLz' Patrick
age? 15
how long been playing? About 7 years
origin of user name? The UK ;) - Actually from my real name, a friend suggested to me
top 5 drummers? Buddy Rich, Neil Peart, Mike Portonoy, Chad Smith, Tony Royster Jr
make of drumkit? CB Drums
make of cymbal? Sabian atm - getting paiste for my bday :)
where do you practice? At home in my conservatory
are you in a band/s? Hell yeah!
covers or originals? Both
what style of music? Pop, Rock, 'Indie', Jazz, Funk
favourite take out food? Singaporean Noodles
country? United Kingdom
one really odd fact about yourself? I have one really long nipple hair.
how did you start drumming? I started for lol when i was about 3, then there was a 4 year gap between playing a proper drum kit because i put holes in the previous daffy duck kit. From then on i had lessons, went through 2 teachers and had an absolutely fun time! Thank you drumming.
Peace

gallonsloth

03-22-2010, 06:42 PM

Howdy!
real name? Dan Kucera
age? 17
how long been playing? Four or five years I think
origin of user name? Love The Mars Volta, it's part of the lyrics from "Take the Veil Cerpin Taxt"
top 5 drummers? I don't know about a TOP five, but I'm a fan of Gavin Harrison, Jojo Mayer, Tatsuya Yoshida, Thomas Pridgen and Akira Jimbo.
make of drumkit? I use a Pearl Session Custom 5 piece right now
make of cymbal? Mostly Sabian, but I'm down with any kind of cymbal
where do you practice? In my basement
are you in a band/s? Yep! I'm part of an experimental duo with a guitarist and I'm in a folk/pirate metal band.
covers or originals? Folk metal band plays some covers, mainly originals though.
what style of music? Experimental, more on the rock side I guess.
favourite take out food? Anything Veggie approved... I really dig just plain ol' steamed rice and veggie rolls.
country? Canada
one really odd fact about yourself? People think I'm weird as hell...
how did you start drumming? Wanted to start playing an instrument, my Uncle had a pretty cool, old set of Yamahas I would mess around with whenever I went over to his place, and I guess that got me started.

maverickdrummer

03-23-2010, 05:17 AM

real name? Garrett

age? 14

how long been playing? coming up on 10 years

origin of user name? hah, my school mascot and, well... drummer.

top 5 drummers? Corey La Quay, Danny Carey, Jason Costa, James Sullivan (R.I.P Rev), Lars Ulrich

make of drumkit? Gretsch Catalina Ash

make of cymbal? Zildjian K Custom and Meinl Raker crash.

where do you practice? my room

are you in a band/s? Yessiree

covers or originals? Both. Mostly originals.

what style of music? Posthardcore/screamo. Sometimes a little metal.

favourite take out food? Pei Wei!

country? U.S.A

one really odd fact about yourself? Uh... I... uh... I'm not white, I'm speckled? (I have tons of freckles)

how did you start drumming? When I was 4, I started learning piano/guitar at a drum shop close to my house. At the end of each lesson, I'd have a 15 minute period where i could just jam out on any instrument in the lesson room. I picked drums one time, and I was hooked. Been playing ever since.

teuccio

03-24-2010, 02:34 PM

real name? Matteo Bonassi

age? 33

how long been playing? I've start with a band when I was 12 years old

origin of user name? It's a sort of cute version off my first name...

top 5 drummers? Chad Smith, Tony Williams, Joey Jordison, Abe (deftones), Dave Weckl

make of drumkit? I've (shared with my father) a Gretsch USA Custom Cherry RED: 10",12",13",14" (floor),16"(floor), 16x22", 18x24" + 2 snare 14x5" one maple made and onee bronze chrome finiture

make of cymbal? Zildjian K: 17" thin crash, 18" medium crash, 14"hi-hat, 22 Custom Ride, 19 China

where do you practice? I've a practice studio rented with one of my band

are you in a band/s? 3/4

covers or originals? Both

what style of music? Rapsodia (rap metal Italian cross over); Beatrix BLVD (rock-grunge style), Lord Of Dogtown (cover mix), THe Gunners (Official Guns n' Roses Tribute Band)

favourite take out food? Pizza Tiramisù

country? ITALY

one really odd fact about yourself? I've a fake knee... ;)

how did you start drumming? When I was 4/5 years old, cos my father is a pro jazz drummer too...so I have grown up with the drumkit in the cradle... ;))

toddy

03-24-2010, 02:39 PM

totally awesome to see so many young drummers joining! this place will be very good for you.

MotownSVT

03-25-2010, 10:23 PM

real name? Matt

age? 35

how long been playing? started when I was 10 (damn... 25 years)

origin of user name? Used it for years on a bunch of automotive boards... mix of my hometown (Detroit) and an old employer/car of mine (Ford SVT)

top 5 drummers? Will Calhoun, Stewart Copeland, Matt Cameron, Ringo Starr, Chad Smith

make of drumkit(s)? Tama Starclassic that I bought back in '97 and an old 1965 Ludwig kit that I started on.

make of cymbal? 14" Sabian Will Calhoun mad hats, 8" and 10" splashes, 10" china splash,15" and 17" AAX crashes, 21" Will Calhoun ambient ride; Wuhan 12" splash and 18" china, 18" Zildjian K Crash Ride. Also play with an Axis single pedal and Tama hi-hat stand.

where do you practice? Normally in my basement...

are you in a band/s? At the moment?? Sort of... been in and out of bands since I was 14.

covers or originals? Both. Mostly originals.

what style of music? Pretty much straight-up rock...

favourite take out food? Chipotle

country? U.S.A

one really odd fact about yourself? I have a twin... not really odd, I guess, but people say it's "unique" so I'll go with it.

how did you start drumming? I've been into music as far back as I can remember and was always fascinated by drum sets... I used to see those little crap kits in the Sears and JC Penney Christmas catalog and always wished I could get one. Started in the school band in junior high playing the saxophone and right after that, I'd finally saved up enough Christmas/birthday money to buy my first set for $500. 3 months later convinced my band teacher to let me split time on the sax and drums in class. He realized that I was a pretty good drummer and pretty soon I ditched the sax for good. Played snare and bass drum through junior high and have been playing in bands and on my own ever since.

MikeHawkZeeDrummer

03-30-2010, 09:45 AM

real name? Mike
age? 19

how long been playing? 1 week "haha i know right ?"

origin of user name? Well it's my name with a little bit extra added to it, same as my youtube name.

top 5 drummers? Cameron Losch, Ringo Starr, Art Cruz, Ben Harclerode, and "Spikey Drummer"

make of drumkit(s)? 09' Orange County Customs Offset Lugs Set and A basic Yamaha electric set.

make of cymbal? Zildjian 18" med crash, Sabian 13" highhat, Zildjian 20" ring ride, Paiste 18" china
where do you practice? Usually in my bedroom

are you in a band/s? Yes, was invited to play for a project band thats starting up in 2 months.

covers or originals? Originals, I've only truly learned 3 covers

what style of music? Many variations such as - Hardcore Metal with a hint of Jazz, Classic Rock, and Funk...gotta love the funk man.

favourite take out food?Chinese

country? U.S.A

one really odd fact about yourself? Ermmm I have prostositis and I dont care much for politics.

how did you start drumming? About a year or two back my father got a gretch set of his own because my grandfather was a very talented drummer for the navy in his day and i would go to my fathers place on occasion and play the set, everyone said i was a natural so i got a set of my own and have been playing on and off for about 8 months "few times a month" but just started actually practicing a week back.

Willard

03-31-2010, 03:05 AM

Real name? Will(iam)
age? 17

How long been playing? 6 years give or take

Origin of user name? Nickname a friend gave me

Top 5 drummers? Carter Beauford, Chad Smith, Buddy Rich, John Bonham, Keith Moon

make of drumkit(s)? Pearl Target

make of cymbal? 14" Sabian B8 hats, 16" Sabian AAX-plosion crash, 18" Sabian Medium Crash, 20" Sabian AA Medium Ride

where do you practice? My basement

are you in a band/s? Just my highschool jazz band

what style of music? Jazz: mostly swing, some ballads, and one or two funk/rock charts

country? Canada

how did you start drumming? My mother got trial drum lesson about 6 years ago from my father for mother's day since she had always wanted to try it. I wanted to go as well and she agreed to take me with her. Since she didn't have the time to have the lessons, I went instead. I only took the lessons for about six months since I ended up not having the time either. Since then I have taught myself.

mksnare

03-31-2010, 05:14 AM

real name? Mark

age? 51 and a half

How long been playing? Two days.

Top 5 drummers? Not in any particular order: John Bonham, Nick Mason, Alan Myers, Danny Seraphinem Bev Bevanm Evelyn Glennie

make of drumkit(s)? I have only a snare at this point. Ludwig Accent CS.

where do you practice? Garage on my drum, bedroom on my practice pad.

are you in a band/s? Nope. Not yet.

what style of music? I want to play the blues, but marching music is fun too.

favourite take out food? Burrito

country? U.S.A.

one really odd fact about yourself? I know how to knit.

how did you start drumming? I started with a hand drum—a doumbek almost a year ago. I've got two of those now, but have now begun to put together a long-awaited set. I have a snare (which I first played on March 28th) and figure that I'll just work on my chops for a while before I start adding things (seems easier to pay for one thing at a time these days). Always loved it but never thought I had the resources before now.

Moxano

04-01-2010, 10:54 PM

Hello dear drumming friends!
Some info about me...

Real name?
Nils "Nisse" Jensén.
Age?
I'm 17.
How long been playing?
Since 2003, when I was 10 years old.
Origin of user name?
I'm using it wherever I play when playing online, I like it!
Top 5 drummers?
► Neil Peart (Rush)
► Danny Carey (Tool)
► Chris Adler (Lamb of God)
► Daniel Liljekvist (Katatonia)
► John Dolmayan (System of a Down)
Make of drumkit?
Pearl Forum (soon to be replaced).
Make of cymbal?
Sabian, Paiste.
Where do you practice?
At home, in my drumming-room.
Are you in a band/s?
In a temporary smaller band.
Covers or originals?
Both.
What style of music?
Rock, metal and progressive stuff.
Favourite take out food?
Tacos!
Country?
Sweden.
One really odd fact about yourself?
Um... I love R/C trucks.
How did you start drumming?
At school I tried drums out. I got myself a kit and started playing. :)

That's me. Thank you!
/Nisse

Phil Woodney

04-02-2010, 10:29 AM

Hi all,

I've been reading the many fascinating and informative posts on the forum for awhile and have made a few random posts myself. In the interests of courtesy, I thought it time to introduce myself. My name is Phil and I am an American living just outside Amsterdam. I've been living here for almost 13 years now. Due to devoting my misspent youth to traveling the world, I've been away from drumming for more than 30 years. About a year ago, some guys from work asked me if I would like to jam with them. It has turned into a full-fledged band in the past 6 months. We are playing our first public gig on April 30th, I've bought a set of Gretsch Renowns with an unusual wrap finish called Diamond Fire: red sparkle at the edges turning into silver sparkle in the middle. I love 'em. Sabian AAX cymbals, for the most part, along with assorted other gear. I also started lessons since, strangely enough, I don't seem to be able to pull off the same fills anymore.

Long post, I realize, and I apologize for it. This is a great forum and I look forward to enjoying it for a long time to come.

Pyjama4

04-02-2010, 12:55 PM

HI all!

As a newcomer to the site this would seem to be an easy way of writing my very first post, so here goes:

Real name? Paul
Age? 43
How long been playing? On and off for 27 years
Top 5 drummers? John Bonham, Gene Krupa, Phil Collins, Ian Paice, John Bonham :-)
Make of drums? Tama S/Star, Ludwig soon
Where do you practice? In the kitchen next to the refridgerator on a Roland TD-9K
Are you in a band? 'The Pyjama Factory', and 'Turtle-Zed'
Style of music? Covers ranging from Stones, Doors, Led Zep, to Raconteurs, QOTSA, Wolfmother (i.e. anything loud and danceable!)
Favourite take-out food? Gregg's pies
Country? UK
Odd fact? Cows have got four stomachs, but i've got five
How did you start drumming? When I was 8 years old there was a kids programme on TV called Rainbow. The music had a great drum fill to which I would grab two wooden spoons and smack hell out of a row of Lego boxes. Then I discovered Genesis.

Cheers!

Great website by the way.

kaungu

04-02-2010, 01:35 PM

Hi every,
My name real is flavia.
From Kitwe,Zambia.
Im im 18 tunring 19 this year.
Hi! im a girl wishing to be come the best drumer with you guy's help.
Have been playing drums for 4 years.
I started playing drums after my brother told me im can;t learn how to play drums cause im a girl.
I started teaching myself using pens n tables.
Im now playing in a choir.Have been with from time i started.
I kind of feel alone in the druming field cause im the first and the only girl in my province playing drums but when discovered i can talk to other drums on this site.
Im happy to meet all of you guys.

tonyp123

04-03-2010, 06:29 PM

real name? Tony

age? 44

how long been playing? Since 1977

top drummers? Steve Gadd, Vinnie C., Dave Weckl...

make of drumkit(s)? Pearl Export and a Ludwig from circa 1960's

make of cymbal? Zildjian and Paiste

where do you practice? In my basement

are you in a band/s? A community concert band (100 members) and a local alt-rock band.

covers or originals? Covers.

what style of music? Concert band: Sousa marches, classical, and "Boston Pops"-style music. And alternative rock in the alt-rock band.

favourite take out food? Pizza

country? U.S.A

how did you start drumming? By joining the junior high band at school.

drumndaddy

04-04-2010, 10:26 PM

Hi all!
My name is Greg and I'm dad to a few and still daddy to another and yes I am a drummer as well. Dadndaddy first.
Started playing around 1975. Stopped around 1988 to raise my children. When they got older I started playing again. Yes I wonder why I stopped for so long after realising how much it was to me after not playing for so long. But I'm here to stay!
Playing with 3 bands now and staying very busy. All blues bands.
Lately I've been really digging Keltner, Gadd, Vinnie, early Fleetwood and such. Raising Sand has some great drum sounds going on there as well.
Playing maple PDP's with A Customs and an Iron Cobra. Just got a Yamaha Anton Fig snare and it is sweet!

Abbruzzese1981

04-05-2010, 02:33 AM

Well, what can I say?

I'm John, I'm 19 and I've loved the drums since I was 10 basically.

My influences are foremost Lars Ulrich, Bill Ward, Vinnie Paul, John Bonham, Dave Abbruzzese, Bobby Schayer, Tre Cool, Dave Krusen and Danny Carey. My favorite drummers are the aforementioned, plus Neil Peart, Buddy Rich, Keith Moon, Ian Paice and Matt Sorum. I don't want to list Peart or Rich as influences because I'd try to do what they do and fail miserably.

I'm an atheist - if that matters to anyone.

My set up is a basic Tama Imperialstar with a Remo snare head and Evans on the toms. I have a 12 inch china, 16 inch crash, hi hats and a 20 inch ride which I use as a crash stupidly, all Meinl.

I use Lars Ulrich's signature Ahead sticks.

I'm a meteorology, Metallica, pro wrestling and writing nerd. I write poetry often.

I also host my own comedy/weird news show called "John's Daily Dump." Here is a link to my latest show: http://thesop.org/story/radio/2010/04/04/johns-daily-dump-man-drives-car-into-plane-claims-jesus-told-him-to-punish-sinners.php You should give it a listen, as I'm always looking for critique and listeners.

Thanks for reading my crap, and I'm glad to be here!

tiki2134

04-05-2010, 05:06 PM

1. real name? Constantin Horea, but everyone calls me Tiki. I can't quite remember WHY my mom called me 'Tiki' when I was a toddler.
2.age? I'm 19.
3.how long been playing? About 2 years and a half.
4.origin of user name? "tiki2134" is my username for every account I have on the internet. This piece of info might haunt me in a few years, but hey...I love chatting to people. Now, for the origin of it:years ago, when I made my yahoo! e-mail address, I typed in 'tiki' and...it was already taken. tiki2134 was suggested to me by yahoo!, so I took it.
5.top 5 drummers? in no particular order(hah, I shall defy IT...the question)Jojo Mayer, Steve Smith, Billy Ward, Todd Suchermann, Derek Roddy, Benny Greb, Dave Weckl, Cosmin Cadar, Mike Mangini, Johnny Rabb, Gavin Harrison, Glenn Kotche, Jason McGerr AAAAAAAND the list keeps going....
6.maker of drumkit? I currently own a Pacific 5-piece drumkit. I'm really interested in Sonor drums, though
7.maker of cymbal? I own Sabian, Paiste and Zildjian.
8.where do you practice? at home and in my rehearsal space.
9.are you in a band/s? yes, I am.
10.covers or originals? originals and adaptations
11.what style of music? one of the bands plays rock music, the other one focuses on jazz/funk fusion
12.favourite take out food? I didn't order take-out food since I stopped eating meat.
13.country? Romania
14.one really odd fact about yourself? Hm. I take interest in the occult, but I'm a christian and I love it.
15.how did you start drumming? I had a dream one night. I can't remember the dream, but I know that I got really interested in drumming after it. Also, I was banging in pots and such since I was 1 year old or so...but my parents didn't take notice of my possible musical talents *sigh*

mattdrum

04-07-2010, 06:42 PM

Hi guys my name's matt I'm italian!I'm interested to know how do you thing about my blog where I put all videos about snare,drums etc!www.funnydrumming.blogspot.com!
I need many and many advice from everybody!!!
sorry for my terrible english and thanks so much!

Gremson

04-12-2010, 08:44 AM

Hey,
I joined this forum a few months ago, but this is the first time I've started posting.

With the recent downfall of Harmony Central I'm looking for a new place to talk about DRUMS!

Any other HC refugees here?

Destroyone

04-12-2010, 11:26 PM

Hi, my name is Steve

Here's a link to some of my playing. Two different sets of guys. 3 peice originals, the last 3 songs with electric drums, the first 4 on an acoustic set. These were done last month in Nashville Tennessee, the last three with electric Rolands 2 weeks ago in NYC. Oh, and 2 live takes of Jimi's "All Along The Watchtower" and "Little Wing" at an open mic in LA and another (Rehearsed) live open mic at The Bluebird in Nashville doing a Harry Potter parody song "Quiddich Ball" with a little of the Who's "Pinball Wizard" thrown in.

I'm an acoustic drum kit guy, but electric drums are a blast too!

The two Hendrix tunes are on a kit using an old 1918 28" Leedy bass drum and 1970 oversize Rogers toms, 1 up, two down, and the other four are on a funky little beat-up Tama Rock Star kit, 1 ride, 1 crash, hi-hats. 2up, 1 down. I just happened to have my cherished early COB Slingerland deep snare with me. On "Quiddich Ball" I used the house band's set of Pearls and the electrics are older Rolands. Once I got past the rubber cymbals and hats, I grew kinda' comfy with 'em.

www.myspace.com/hookmeisters

No rehearsing except for "Quiddich Ball", just spontaneous impromptu jams, some simple vocals on a couple, mostly just intstrumentals. Lot's of different players.

eamesuser

04-13-2010, 02:40 AM

Welcome south,Welcome to the forum.

KBadd

04-13-2010, 03:28 AM

Nice playing! It's good to know we can let our souls be visable and heard on this site. Welcome.

Nodiggie

04-13-2010, 06:04 AM

Good stuff. Welcome to the forum.

jjmason777

04-13-2010, 06:38 AM

Sounds good. I like your band.

Found My Wings

04-14-2010, 07:22 PM

Hello all! I decided I would join the group after I finished reading the whole John Bonham thread. I decided I would post my first post in that thread and now is my second.....

real name? Jody

age? 38

how long been playing? A little while now as seriously as I can

origin of user name? I am an Aerosmith fan through and through. I loved them immensly as a teenager and when I had my kids I was too busy to keep up the love affair. When my daughter turned 13, she discovered Aerosmith and fell in love with them too. This rekindled the old flames and we both decided to get the aero wings tattoo. Mine is on my leg and hers is on her shoulder just like Young Lust. Hence, I have found my wings,

top 5 drummers? John Bonham, Kenny Aronoff (I love watching him!) Mick Fleetwood, Rick Allen and of course Joey Kramer

make of drumkit? I do not own one. The kit I am using is my sons. We bought it for him 4 years ago. It is a silvertone starter kit with evans heads. It would sound really good if my son would tune them properly! Funny thing is because this is my son's kit (and I respect that) he moves things around every now and then. After the last move, I now hit my knee before hitting the snare and when I go to crash, I hit dead air space. He is much bigger than I am ( I am quite tiny) and I am not allowed to move anything so I have to adapt to this kit that is spread out immensly. It is not easy or effective that is why I have been dropping the hint that I need my OWN kit. Fingers are crossed!

UPDATE, OK!!! My new starter set is coming today! I bought the Ludwig Accent Power series Drums (Black) with Paiste Cymbals! I can hardly wait until tonight!!!

make of cymbal? I get to change this to Paiste!

where do you practice? In the Basement

are you in a band/s? Only in my dreams

covers or originals? I guess I try both

what style of music? Classic Rock

favourite take out food? A&W

country? Canada

one really odd fact about yourself? I have a temporary free drum teacher from Taiwan who has been speaking english for only one year.

how did you start drumming? I have always liked drumming and decided one day not too long ago that I would learn how mostly by teaching myself.