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

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

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

Hope to be speaking with you all in the future !


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

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

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

Good to meet you SB!


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

real name: Rino
age: 31 year
how long been playing? from when I had 12 years
origin of user name: I don't know to explain it
top 5 drummers: in this time: Steve Gadd, Jeff Porcaro, Philly Joe Jones, Magnus Ostrom, Manu Katché and many others
make of drumkit? DrumSound (Italian Custom Drums) and Tamburo Drums (another italian drums)
make of cymbal? Zildjian K Custom and Zildjian other series
where do you practice? in my practice room and at my home only with a practice pad
are you in a band/s? yes
covers or originals? cover and original band
what style of music? jazz, world, experimental
favourite take out food? Italian food
country? Italy
 
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Hi there. Been a member of this forum for ages but never got round to a proper intro.

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

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

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

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

Age: 17

How long been playing: 4-5 years

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

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

Make of drumkit: Mapex M Birch

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

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

Are you in a band: 2 at the moment

Covers or originals: 1 of each :)

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

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

Country: England

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

How did you start drumming: My brothers band used to practice at my house and 1 day i was tapping on something and my dad suggested i play on the drummers kit.
 
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Back Again, I created an acct a couple of years ago and things got turned upside down for a while but Im online again and trying to remember all my old logins.

To refresh the memory here is the list


real name? Todd Ickes

age? 28

how long been playing? 16 yrs

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

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

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

make of cymbal? Zildjian K custom A custom A platinum

where do you practice?Basement

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

covers or originals? Originals

what style of music? Doom/Thrash Metal Insrumental

favourite take out food? Jimmy Johns or Fried Chicken

country? Amuurrica

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

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


See you guys in some other threads later
 
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Real name: Ronn

Age: 44

How long been playing: about 4 Months

Origin of user name: The man in the Iron Mask

Top 5 drummers:

Make of drumkit: Mapex Saturn

Make of cymbal: Paiste

Where do you practice: In my house - Music room

Are you in a band: No

Covers or originals:

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

Favourite take out food: Depends on the day

Country: USA, left coast

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

How did you start drumming: My kid -8 years old- began to show an interest so I bought a kit -Gretsch Club Mod- About two months later I realised I was playing and my kid... not so much. I bought my Mapex Saturn and never looked back. I've been a guitar player for 30 years.
 
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Real name: Chris
Age: 33

How long been playing: 20 years

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

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

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

Make of cymbal: Sabian AAX, HH & Paragon

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

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

Covers or originals: Originals.

What style of music: Metal

Favourite take out food: Thai/Chinese

Country: England

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

How did you start drumming: Wanted to play rock music, my mate was a great guitar player when we were 13, so i felt i needed to play something that didn't involve learning chords/notes first....Drums it is!!!
 
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Real name: Matt
Age: 34

How long been playing: 25 years

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

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

Make of drumkit: Roland TD20

Make of cymbal: Roland

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

Are you in a band: No

Covers or originals: Covers and working on solo peices

What style of music: Metal, Rock, Alternative

Favourite take out food: Pizza, Indian

Country: England / Kuwait

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

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

age_33

how long been playing_8 months

origin of user name_the 16th beat count

top 5 drummers_Brad Wilk_Brandon Canty_DaveGrohl_Mike D_Matt Cameron

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

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

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

are you in a band/s_just jam with friends

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

what style of music_rock & rock

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

country_Boston MA USofA

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

how did you start drumming_ i used to play bass back in the day, but havent played for a very long time. So one day a friend of mine who plays guitar but owns a drum kit, said hey why dont you play the drums? I have been hooked ever since.
 
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real name? William O'Connor
age? 44
how long been playing? 38 yrs.
origin of user name? Was a sh@t disturber as a child and was nicknamed WW
top 5 drummers? John Bonham, Niel Peart, Kenny Aronoff, Paul Bostoph, Gene Krupa.
make of drumkit? 6 piece Lt. ed. Tama Starclassic B/B series with Hyperdrive toms. Finished in Dark Stardust Fade.
make of cymbal? Sabian & Zilgian
where do you practice? At home or jam spots.
are you in a band/s? Yes
covers or originals? I started out doing top 40 covers, was in a Mellencamp tribute band called Rumbleseat, ZZTop tribute, Original band called Justin sane. Currently doing classic rock songs performed by female artists.
what style of music? Classic Rock for playing, Heavier stuff for listening pleasure.
favourite take out food? Chinese food as long as they serve fries too!
country? Canada
one really odd fact about yourself? After so many years of playing "freestyle" I am just now leaning and practicing rudiments.
how did you start drumming? Got drums for my 6th Birthday and learned to play along with radio & records.
 
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real name? Varies by mood
age? I can't find my drivers license so I dunno.
how long been playing? 3 months.
origin of user name? It's my current internet moniker.
top 5 drummers? I don't really know any.
make of drumkit? Yamaha Stage Advantage Custom. It's made of wood and it looks like wood too.
make of cymbal? Zildjian Custom A. I bought a 4-pack.
where do you practice? in the garage
are you in a band/s? no. i'm not good enough yet.
covers or originals? I dunno how to write songs so covers it is.
what style of music? rock, rock, rock and an occassional jelly roll.
favourite take out food? it's all the same. rockers don't like food anyway.
country? Fragmented States of America
one really odd fact about yourself? i am terrified of cameras.
how did you start drumming? my parents bought me a drum set when I was 4 and I destroyed it with a Philip's screwdriver. three decades later I give it a second shot.
 
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real name-nick
age-34
been playing drums 20+ years
origin of user name?...
top 5 drummers-chris kontos/matt sorum/larry finn/lars ulrich/greg gilmore
make of kit- premier xpk/now yamaha dt xpress 1V
make of cymbal-yamaha (as per yamaha )
where i practise-spare room
am i in a band-not now/previously yes.-originals/covers.
what style of music-then heavy rock/alternative.
fave take out food-chinese/thai/indian
country-lincs/england
how did i start drumming-from an early age,tapping on anything usually tupperware boxes!
continued all through school onto desks,still tapping away on knees/feet tapping to this day!!! first drum kit-red broadway>old premier kit>xpk premier>yamaha dt xpress 1V.
 
Hello I am Brazilian, and I am new here!!!!!

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