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real name? Martin
age? 28
how long been playing? 13 years, although only seriously with my own kit for 2
origin of user name? Used it since the Mighty Geese locker room back in '96. Beyond that, don't ask!
top 5 drummers? Mike Portnoy, Carter Beauford, Neil Peart, Rod Morgenstein, Mats Lillienberg
make of drumkit? Yamaha
make of cymbal? Sabian
where do you practice? I have my own studio :)
are you in a band/s? 2 - Timber Merchants play classic rock, Voyager Project is neo-prog
covers or originals? Mix of both
what style of music? Anything, really. Playing a Ceilidh on Saturday!
favourite take out food? Indian
country? Residence: England. Favourite: Denmark
one really odd fact about yourself? I am directly related to the original lead singer of Ultravox
how did you start drumming? Picked up some sticks and went for it :)
 
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Hey there. I joined this forum a while ago, but never got round to actually posting reguarly. I love the site, and use it religiously! I hope to become a regular user from now on, as it seems like a pretty good way to meet other drummers!

real name: Pat Hurley
age: 20
how long been playing: 9 years
origin of user name: just trying to be original!
top 5 drummers?: , Dave Weckl, Dennis Chambers, Larry Finn, Gene Krupa and of course.. Buddy Rich.
make of drumkit? Tama Rockstar Custom 5piece fusion. (caramel fade. mmm)
make of cymbal? Zildjian + Sabian
where do you practice? at home = basement, at uni = room on a Roland kit.
are you in a band/s? Not currently.
covers or originals? Not a covers fan.
what style of music? Funk, Jazz, Hard Bop.
favourite take out food? Drumsticks, wayhay.
country? UK - london.
one really odd fact about yourself? I'm special.
how did you start drumming? Just saw an advert for drum lessons whilst in school.

That was hard work.

Nice to meet u all,
Pat
 
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real name - Mikey
age - 26
how long been playing - about 11 yrs
origin of user name - it's my design company name (comes from smoking allot)
top 5 drummers - Tomas Haake (meshuggah), Blake Richardson (b.t.b.a.m), Jean-Paul Gaster (clutch), Brann Dailor (mastodon), Gene Hoglan (death/SYL)
make of drumkit - Sonor
make of cymbal - Sabian
where do you practice - once a week band practice.
are you in a band/s - yea - www.myspace.com/uponbitterground
covers or originals - original
what style of music - Progressive metalcore
favourite take out food - gotta be Pizza
country - U.K
one really odd fact about yourself - played drums for 11yrs only had a full kit 6 months
how did you start drumming - just did...when i started really getting into music drummin looked the most fun i guess
 
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Real name?William Harry Whetton
Age? 15
How long been playing? 8 months
Origin of user name? Drum (for obvious reasons) Buster is my dogs name and general user
Top 5 drummers? The Moose, Chris Adler, Thomas Lang, John Bonham, John Dolmayan
Make of drumkit? Pearl Export
Make of cymbal? Zildijian, Tosco, Pearl
Where do you practice? Room above Garage
Are you in a band/s? No
Covers or originals? I would prefer Original but 1 cover is ok
What style of music? Rock, Metal
Favourite take out food? Chinese
Country? England
One really odd fact about yourself? Well my dad knows the drummer from Maiden (Nicko McBrain
How did you start drumming? My dad drummed in his teens and his drum kit was always set-up, I would occasionally play it but recently started playing alot
 
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real name? krysteen
age? 31
how long been playing? just getting back into it. many years collectively
origin of user name? my name
top 5 drummers? Right now i am listening to a lot of...dave grohl, lars ulrich, danny carey, and andrew hurley(fall out boy)
make of drumkit? frankenkit consisting of mostly mapex
make of cymbal? sabian
where do you practice? my bedroom
are you in a band/s? yes, two so far
covers or originals? original
what style of music? rock/industrial, varies a bit
favourite take out food?chinese
country? us
one really odd fact about yourself? I am a 31 yo, ambidextrous, transsexual drummer. Is that odd enough? I have more odd facts, but this isn't the appropriate venue.....lol

how did you start drumming? school band originally. This time i was asked to get back into it and contribute to two different projects.
 
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real name? Ethan
age? 15
how long been playing? 2 years
origin of user name? middle name
top 5 drummers? Danny Carey, Neil Peart, Thomas Lang, Jojo Mayer, Mike Portnoy.
make of drumkit? Pearl Export EXR
make of cymbal? Sabian
where do you practice? Basement
are you in a band/s? Niun - www.myspace.com/niunband
covers or originals? Originals
what style of music? Many Styles
favourite take out food? Viet
country? Canada
one really odd fact about yourself? uhhhh ... im a vegetarian?
how did you start drumming? i was interested so i started
 
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Real name? Mr. Muckster
Age? 40
How long been playing? 30 Years
Origin of user name? A play on my last name
Top 5 drummers? Wow only 5? okay then: Steve Smith, Dave Weckl, Steve Gadd,Peter Erskine, Rayford Griffon
Make of drumkit? Tama Granstars (1987) with silky yellow finish
Make of cymbal? Zildjian K's and A's
Where do you practice? Where ever my wife lets me.
Are you in a band/s? Not at the moment but i am in the woodshed
What style of music? Jazz / Fusion
Favourite take out food? Taco Bell, Popeye's
Country? USA
One really odd fact about yourself? I've always enjoyed "elevator" music
How did you start drumming? The Usual: pots and pans, wooden spoons, eventually graduating to a "real" drumset at age 10.
 
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real name? Theres no need
age? 29
how long been playing? Not too long
origin of user name? Brothers and Sisters will get it.
top 5 drummers? Carter Beauford, Danny Carey, Tommy Lee, Shannon Larkin & Danny Heifetz
make of drumkit? Ludwig
make of cymbal? Sabian (I want better)
where do you practice? Home
are you in a band/s? No
covers or originals? Covers, hopefully will learn how to do originals.
what style of music? Hard question. Probably Rock / Jazz
favourite take out food? Carrabba's Italian Grill
country? Not Partial
one really odd fact about yourself? I'm wierd
how did you start drumming? Tommy Lee made me do it.
 
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real name? I better not...
age? 30
how long been playing? 3 years
origin of user name? My friend Mike from College, always acting crazy.
top 5 drummers? Gadd, Portnoy, Smith, Peart, me.
make of drumkit? Tama Starclassic Performer Birch
make of cymbal? Sabian AAX
where do you practice? Home/with band
are you in a band/s? yes, 2.
covers or originals? Covers mostly, working on a couple of originals
what style of music? Rock in one band, jazz in another
favourite take out food? Pappadeaux
country? Italy
one really odd fact about yourself? I lived in an orphanage for 10 years as a child.
how did you start drumming? I always wanted to learn but was never afforded the opportunity so about 3 years ago I just decided I was going to do it. I love it and I practice every day.
 
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Welcome dunkerton. You have an awesome avatar...First i thought it was foward but now its walking backwards, no matter how hard i try i cant see him going forward anymore.
 
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hey ive been here for a few months now but i never introduced my self before so here goes.

real name? Jon Ansell
age? 16
how long been playing? almost a year
origin of user name? name+drummer
top 5 drummers? lars ulrich, travis smith, john dolmayan, moose from bullet for my valentine etc.
make of drumkit? olympic by premier
make of cymbal? SABIAN!! XS20's and a pro sonix
where do you practice? my room
are you in a band/s? yes
covers or originals? mostly covers at the moment
what style of music? metal / rock (metallica ac/dc system of a down red hot chili peppers etc)
favourite take out food? fast food
country? England
one really odd fact about yourself? hmmmmmmmm.............??????????
how did you start drumming? had a go on my friends kit and decided to buy a kit my self
 
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Okay, I've been here a little while now so will do a "proper" introduction.

real name? Lisa
age? Almost 35
how long been playing? 13 weeks
origin of user name? I don't know, all my user names have "storm" something in them
top 5 drummers? Hmmmm...Gadd, Portnoy...
make of drumkit? El Cheapo DXP (think it's an Aussie brand)
make of cymbal? As above
where do you practice? At home
are you in a band/s? No, but a psychic told me I'd be in a "house band"
covers or originals?
what style of music? Probably just basic rock
favourite take out food? Anything that means I don't have to cook
country? Australia
one really odd fact about yourself? I still think of myself as a teenager lol
how did you start drumming? Have wanted to play for 20 years, but long story short, I got a pair of these electronic "rock beat" sticks for Mother's Day - and I whinged about how much I wish I could learn the drums - so hubby told me to go have lessons, and we managed to squeeze a drumkit into our already overcrowded house.
 
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It was only inevitable that I'd join some major drum fourm. Glad to be here, now on with the introductions!

real name? Albert Francis Gabriel Calamita
age? 17 (18 in a few weeks)
how long been playing? Started when I was 7, phased out over the years but got back into it about a year ago, and intend to stay dedicated this time.
origin of user name? I usually go with something else for a fourm, but decided to go with something new. Obviously its a play on my name - people at school and some friends tend to refer to me as "Big Al" (even though I am rather skinny) and Cal is a semi-common nickname for males in my family.
top 5 drummers? Off the top of my head...John Bonham, Don Henley, Rick Allen, Tommy Lee, Buddy Rich
make of drumkit? 5 piece Tama Swingstar
make of cymbal? Sabian B8 (13" hi-hat, 14" crash, 18" ride. I have a 16" crash as well but I need another stand)
where do you practice? In my room.
are you in a band/s? Not right now.
covers or originals? Both
what style of music? Rock, Blues, and a little Jazz
favourite take out food? Chinese Chicken
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself? I use Vic Firth sticks, with Ahead grip tape while wearing Vater gloves (dont know if that counts, but oh well =P)
how did you start drumming? I'm not sure what exactly inspired me. I was raised on rock and roll (both my parents are big classic rock fans, and my dad would always play songs on his acoustic guitar by The Eagles, Led Zeppelin, Eric Clapton, Bob Seger, etc and even wrote a song or two I think... He's a very good guitarist) and though I never atteneded any real concerts when I was a kid I do remember after watching music videos and listening to songs on the radio I had a fasciation with the "big loud instrument".... I then started taking lessons..
 
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real name? ....
age? 20
how long been playing? 11 years
origin of user name? ....
top 5 drummers? Mike Portnoy, Taylor Hawkins, Jo Jo Mayer, Gregory Hutchison, and, hate me if you must...Mike Marsh
make of drumkit? Pearl
make of cymbal? Sabian
where do you practice? Apartment or basement
are you in a band/s? not currently...and i hate it
covers or originals?
what style of music? i play jazz and rock, but my passion is rock
favourite take out food?
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself?
how did you start drumming? went to my buddy's house and he had just gotten a kit, i played on it for 2 minutes and was hooked. I was horrible but i was hooked....took me a good year to convince my parents to buy me this really cheap junky CB kit, and started teachin myself from there
 
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Stormi: Okay, I've been here a little while now so will do a "proper" introduction.
OK. Me too. Why not.


real name? Shane

age? 36

how long been playing? 20+ years. Since I was 10 but took off from 30-36.

origin of user name? Nothing special. It was available.

top 5 drummers? Just 5?? Rich, Weckl, Cobham, Chambers, Gadd, Peart, Colaiuta...

make of drumkit? Pearl

make of cymbal? Zildjian

where do you practice? At home

are you in a band/s? Not anymore. I just play with myself. Wait....that sounded bad....

covers or originals? n/a

what style of music? All

favourite take out food? Touch choice. Depends on the mood. Does chocolate count?

country? USA

one really odd fact about yourself? I was struck by lightening as a child.

how did you start drumming? Dad got me into it when I was 10. He played too.
 
real name? Dakota Weeks
age? 16
how long been playing? Since I was 10 on the church drums..just got myself a set and now taking lessons.
origin of user name? None really..just sounds cool to me.
top 5 drummers? Neil Peart, Neil Peart, uhh...Neil Peart, Joey Jordison, and Lars Ulrich.
make of drumkit? Percussion Plus (I've never heard of it...if you have please send me a message explaining where and what you think of them!)
make of cymbal? MX series by CB Percussion (same question as above..)
where do you practice? In my garage.
are you in a band/s? Not yet.
covers or originals? Both
what style of music? Anything to do with rock and metal.
favourite take out food? Chinese
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself? Probably my name...it's odd to me atleast..gotta love the Indian in me I guess.
how did you start drumming? I've been playing the set they had at the church I used to go to for years..didn't start playing actual beats until age 10..finally got a set this year and taking lessons...learning the good stuff.
 
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Real name - Mike St. Pierre

Age - 41

How long been playing? - 31 years

Origin of user name - Saint (that's my nickname - last name is St. Pierre)

Top 5 drummers - Buddy, Neil, Portnoy, Bruford, Cobham (although the list is endless...)

Make of drumkit - Premier XPK

Make of cymbal - All Zildjian with a Wuhan china thrown in for good measure...

Where do you practice - In a rented studio

Are you in band/s - Yes, a band named The Senders

Covers or originals - Both

What style of music - Rock

Favourite tale out food - Chinese

Country - USA

One really odd fact about yourself - I play piano/keys, guitar, bass, mandolin, harmonica, and pretty much whatever instrument I pick up.

How did you start drumming - When I was a kid, I had a neighbor who used to play his drums in his basement. I used to peek into his cellar window to watch him. I always felt a primal attraction to the drums and begged my parents to buy my a kit. It was a Kent/Rogers awful set, but it was awesome to me.....
 
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real name? - Colten Koch (cook)

age? 16

how long been playing? - 1 1/2 years

origin of user name? - First name

top 5 drummers? - Neil Peart, Dominc Howard, Mike Portnoy, Lars Ulrich, and Thomas Lang

make of drumkit? - Pearl

make of cymbal? - Zildjian/Sabian... soon paiste! .. and a little wuhan here and there

where do you practice? - Bar room, Friend's nice shed that's now a studio

are you in a band/s? - Yep, a great one at that! http://www.myspace.com/sciaticnervemusic

covers or originals? - Originals and a few covers by Muse and RHCP

what style of music? - Rock!

favourite take out food? - Any good burger/fries/coke OR Pizza!

country? - USA

one really odd fact about yourself? - When I was 3, a huge speaker fell on me, peircing the side of my face. I was told it was pretty bloody. I have a small scar right by my eye.

how did you start drumming? - Friends in a band urging me on to take up drums to play with them BUT most importantly I personally wanted to start playing drums because at the time I played guitar but it just didnt have that "it" I wanted, and drums did!
 
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real name? Sam W
age? 15
how long been playing? 4 and a half years
origin of user name? first thing to pop into my head
top 5 drummers? Buddy Rich, Mike Portnoy, Neil Peart, Chris Adler, Lars Ulrich
make of drumkit? TAMA!!!
make of cymbal? Paiste!
where do you practice? Home / school
are you in a band/s? Just the one
covers or originals? Both
what style of music? Metal, Jazz and Funk
favourite take out food? Pizza
country? New Zealand (pm me if you're from NZ too)
one really odd fact about yourself? I ran into a table when i was 2yrs old
how did you start drumming? School offered lessons so I took some and really liked it.
 
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Greetings all, My name is Damien. Some of you may know me as Damo, one of the moderators from the D&P forum over at mx. (Im really an ok guy though!) Ive been scouting these forums for a few months now, but figured I may aswell start contributing here when I get a chance!

Nice to meet you all...

real name? - Damien
age? - 31
how long been playing? - since 1990
origin of user name? - Well, 'Damo' was taken so I went for DamoSyzygy - The 'Syzygy' refers to the band I was with for over ten years. Although we are not officially together anymore, its still remembered by many locals here.
top 5 drummers? - Too many to list!
make of drumkit? - Sonor Designer
make of cymbal? - Sabian
where do you practice? - Given the time I don't have - Onstage?!
are you in a band/s? - Yes
covers or originals? - Originals
what style of music? - Traditional power metal, but my heart keeps screaming at me to get back into more progressive metal stuff, eg Symphony X.
favourite take out food? - Dont eat it much, but perhaps Pizza (meatlovers)
country? - Australia
one really odd fact about yourself? - Legally blind in left eye.
how did you start drumming? - Sneaking in on my brothers kit while he was at work and getting pummelled for it EVERY time.
 
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