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real name? - Don
age? - 36
how long been playing? - 25yrs
origin of user name? - a number between 6 and 7
top 5 drummers? - Gavin Harrison, Chad Wackerman, Steve Jansen, Neil Peart, Bill Bruford
make of drumkit? - Tama Starclassic Maple
make of cymbal? - Sabian
where do you practice? - rehearsal space, studio
are you in a band/s? - mostly studio work these days
covers or originals? - originals
what style of music? - whatever I'm asked to play
favourite take out food? - sushi, Thai, Indian
country? - USA
one really odd fact about yourself? - my thumbs bend back at really extreme angles
how did you start drumming? - I tried guitar and piano for a number of years and they just didn't grab me, so I gave drums a shot and couldn't put down the sticks.
 
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real name? - Daniel
age? - 17
how long been playing? - 5-6 Years
origin of user name? - I've used the name "Kastrien" for just about everything.
top 5 drummers? - Blake Richardson (Between the Buried and Me/Glass Casket), Leche (As Blood Runs Black), Matthew Gossman (Into the Moat), Chris Adler (Lamb of God), and Jason Bitner (Shadows Fall)
make of drumkit? - Pearl
make of cymbal? - Sabian
where do you practice? -Home, School, Anywhere where there's a kit, other than that, I always have a pair of sticks.
are you in a band/s? - I play/jam with a lot of the guys out here locally, but I've only been in one band a while back and looking for one currently. Other than that, I've committed most of my time to my school's band/drumline.
covers or originals? - Originals, but I like to do covers as well.
what style of music? - I like to play all styles, but mainly as of now, jazz and metal.
favourite take out food? - drums.
country? - USA
one really odd fact about yourself? - I'm a computer nerd.
how did you start drumming? - My parents got me a child's set when I was about 5, but I never learned anything from that, but I really started learning in 7th grade band, and then got my set in 8th grade. So, mainly from school band.

I also made this:

I'm Kastrien.
I recently happened to stumble upon these forums and would like to become a member here.
I'm 17 and a senior in high school.
I'm in my high school's drumline and band and I am the section leader of my drumline of over 30 members. I was the center snare during marching season, and now play everything else during concert season. I also play kit.
I am in my school Jazz band as well, which is the only form of set lessons that I've ever had; jazz drumming. Other then that, I've pretty much worked myself up to my current abilities on set. I would say that everything I've learned in band/drumline has helped me with my set playing. I've been in band since 7th grade and have been playing set since 8th (5 years). I started drumline in 9th grade, playing Top Bass (out of 6), but playing the Snare part (We did it differently at my school), and every year after that playing Snare and eventually moved my way up to becoming the center snare. I've taken place in several events such as Region, All state, UIL, Solo & Ensemble, and others. Also, I've been to PASIC (performed) twice, while there I was a contestant of the Drum-O-Meter contest, which is viewable here: http://www.drumometer.com/pasic2006.htm You'll see me in some of those pictures. Though, against fellow high school students, i was against college students as well, coming close, i didnt win. ha Also met many famous drummers and percussionists, including Vic Firth. Twice.
So, as you can see, a lot of my drumming comes from school, but I'd prefer playing on my set any day, though, I've been expected some sort of musical scholarship with a local university. But that's a little later on. ehh.

So, if anyone has any questions, feel free to ask.

-Kastrien
 
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Name: Patrick
From: The Great White North
How Long Playing:Started inside the womb
Age:47
Gear:Gretsch 70's kit 22/16/13 in gold satin flame wrap Ludwig 61/2 X 14 brass snare
Zildjian 20" K ride 16" A Zil&cie vintage crash 16"K Zil&cie constantinople crash
14" New Beat Hats Gibraltar hardware
Music played: classic rock, r&b, blues
Influences: Charlie, Ringo, Bonzo
 
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real name? Keith Stine
age? 53
how long been playing? 40 years
origin of user name? I play drums and I ride horses.
top 5 drummers?
1. Gene Krupa (Changed the world)
2. Buddy Rich (Swing Master Supreme)
3. Ringo Starr (The Greatest Show on Earth)
4. Neil Peart (Rock drumming is music!)
5. Dave Weckl (Fusing it all together)
make of drumkit? Ludwig Super Classic
make of cymbal? Mix of Zildjian and Sabian (They're the same family, aren't they?)
where do you practice? Spare bedroom upstairs
are you in a band/s? Not since 1999
covers or originals? Played both over the years
what style of music? Rock (hard and soft), Jazz (big band and small), Country, Pop, Acid (a long time ago), Cocktail, etc.
favourite take out food? Chinese pizza
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself? I was a chimneysweep for 10 years. I wore tophat and tails to work every day.
how did you start drumming? My cousin's boyfriend left a pair of sticks at my house when I was 12. I beat the tar out of every telephone book and catalog in the house to the Monkees and Paul Revere and the Raiders.
 
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real name? Jess
age? 18
how long been playing? 10 years this July
origin of user name? Nickname
top 5 drummers? Buddy Rich, Danny Carey, Thomas Lang, Travis Barker, Animal
make of drumkit? 1980 Ludwig Rockers and Mapex real soon :D
make of cymbal? Sabian, thinking of switching to Zildjian A Customs
where do you practice? Wherever there are drums, but mainly in my rec. room
are you in a band/s? Not yet
covers or originals? N/A
what style of music? Anything and Everything
favourite take out food? Taco Bell
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself? I'm flat footed
how did you start drumming?
Taught myself, beginning at age 9
 
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real name? Pierre
age? 44
how long been playing? about 27 years
origin of user name? STP song
top 5 drummers? neil peart, clive burr (ex maiden), tommy aldridge, travis barker, ian paice
make of drumkit? sonor performer, black panther hammered brass snare
make of cymbal? zildjian K, sabian studio hats
where do you practice? friends house once in awhile
are you in a band/s? yes...one
covers or originals? covers
what style of music? ac/dc tribute
favourite take out food? pizza
country? canada
one really odd fact about yourself? none that i can think of...
how did you start drumming? a friend showed me how to play at the age of 17
 
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real name? Justin
age? 22
how long been playing? 11 years
origin of user name? old screen name used to be bltndrumr, from Belton where I'm from. However since I'm about to graduate from The University of Texas, I figured it was time for a change
top 5 drummers?
1. Steve Gadd - impeccable groove. so deep in the pocket it's unreal
2. John Convertino - Calexico. smooth as butter
3. Vinnie Colaiuta - such great chops and technical skill
4. Jack DeJohnette - what incredible passion and feeling
5. Joe Easley - the now defunct Dismemberment Plan. man can keep some time
make of drumkit? Tama Starclassic Performer in Indigo Blue with a Keplinger I snare
make of cymbal? Zildjian A 16", 18", 20" ride, New Beat 14" hats
where do you practice? Nowhere now... moved into an apartment. Before I practiced in my house when I lived near campus
are you in a band/s? Longhorn Band (drumline: cymbals) and Longhorn Basketball Band (drumset). Nothing original for now
covers or originals? Covers
what style of music? traditionals to big band to classic rock
favourite take out food? Vietnamese
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself? I enjoy doing covers of rap or obscure 90's tunes on guitar. It's pretty funny.
how did you start drumming? Concert band starting 6th grade, jr. high and high school jazz bands, finally had my own band in high school and went from there
 
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real name: Joe

age: 23

how long been playing: 10 going on 11

origin of user name: came from my nick name. known around my area as spyder

top 5 drummers:
Danny Carey
Terry Bozzio
Josh freese
Morgan Rose
Shannon Larkin

make of drumkit: Tama

make of cymbal: Zilldjian Z custom

where do you practice: in Chicago studio

are you in a band/s: Yes, like to record for various people.

covers or originals: All original

what style of music: Rock, experimental

favorite take out food: lol pizza

country: USA

one really odd fact about yourself: had knee surgery 3 times, yet still am kickin lol

how did you start drumming: My father and uncle are musicians. Been around music all my life.
 
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real name - Peter
age - 19
how long been playing - Well, I started playing drums several months ago, but I've been practicing on all sorts of furniture for a couple of years before that.
origin of user name - It's a username off one of the other forums, it's actually a Croatian pronounciation of "Clayton". I was a bassist and a U2 fan back then. Go figure.
top 5 drummers - Billy Cobham, Danny Carey, Buddy Rich, Bobby Colomby, John Riley. This tends to change as I keep discovering new drummers that I find interesting, though.
make of drumkit - Premier Cabria.
make of cymbal - Paiste 502, only a hi-hat so far, hehe.
where do you practice - In the toolshed. Gotta put some sponge on the walls, it's way too loud even when I play softly. I practice on a rubber mousepad when the neighbuors are sleeping.
are you in a band/s - Yep. Two actually, but the bands share most of their members, so it can be considered as a single band that plays different kinds music.
covers or originals - originals
what style of music - One is progressive rock, other is oriental fusion, but the drum lines are fairly simple.
favourite take out food - Ćevapi
country - Croatia
one really odd fact about yourself - None that I can think of at the moment.
how did you start drumming - Well, I played the bass guitar a couple of years, but I always had a thing for drums, so one day it just hit me: "Why not drums?" So, here I am.
 
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real name? Jay Sawyer
age? 20
how long been playing? Since as long as I can remember, (there is a picture of me playing a Muppet Babies drumset, but dont tell anyone about that)
origin of user name? I like Basketball, Drums, and the #34
top 5 drummers? Max Roach, Tony Williams, Elvin Jones, Bill Stewart, Antonio Sanchez (only five ?!?! cmon!! haha)
make of drumkit? Gretch
make of cymbal? Instanbul, Sabian, and Ziljian
where do you practice? Hole in the wall
are you in a band/s? Freelance drummer
covers or originals? Both
what style of music?Jazz, Rock, Funk, Fusion, Latin
favourite take out food? Wendies
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself? hmmm... I put put ice cream in the mircowave
how did you start drumming? Exposed to it at a young age
 
FNG

Hi everyone. I'm new to this forum. I play drums and a little guitar. This looked like a cool forum so I registered.
 
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real name- Matthieu G.
age- 14
how long been playing- 3 months :p
origin of user name- I like penguins
top 5 drummers- Thomas Lang, Chad Smith, Steve Gadd, etc.
make of drumkit- Stagg...
make of cymbal- Stagg...
where do you practice- in my room
are you in a band/s- nope
covers or originals- covers
what style of music- rock, fusion, etc
favourite take out food- waffles
country- Belgium
one really odd fact about yourself- I'm French and fluent in english but live in Belgium
how did you start drumming- by learning to love the drums
 
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Real name? Marcos
How long been playing? 42 yrs
Origin of user name? Nickname
Top 5 drummers? C.Appice-G.Krupa-L. Hampton-B.Rich-L.Bellson-M.Roach
Make of drumkit? Ludwig
Make of cymbal? Zildjian
Where do you practice? Home
Are you in a band/s? Off/On
Covers or originals? Both
What style of music? All
Favourite take out food? Pizza
Country? USA
One really odd fact about yourself? No tattoos
How did you start drumming? Destroying pots, pans, furniture etc.
 
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real name- Antoine P.
age- 14
how long been playing- about 3 years (I don't know really because I've already play percussion before the drums^^)
origin of user name- I like the jazz and I'm jazzman
top 5 drummers- DeJohnette, Bill Stewart, Antonio Sanchez(and P.Wertico), Tony Williams, Elvin Jones (and Stephane Galland^^)
make of drumkit- Stagg, but I looking after Gretsch...
make of cymbal- Istanbul and Zildjian
where do you practice- In my studio
are you in a band/s- I'm in two bands..one is the mine in trio with a guitarist and a bassisst (doublebass) and the second is a band with sax/flutes, bass, keyboards, drums
covers or originals- bo!
what style of music- JAzzz,Jaaaazzzzz! and also blues
favourite take out food- the chocolate^^ but it's not a great deal
country- Belgium
one really odd fact about yourself- very like jam session
how did you start drumming- Because of Paul Wertico and Sanchez: when I was a child, I was a great fan of Pat Metheny Group and I did to his concert. It was Sanchez on drums...He's a greta drummer!
 
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Real name? Matt
How long been playing? 12 Years
Origin of user name? MXD&P
Top 5 drummers? V. Fiorelli, T. Bozzio, D. Raun, D. Plourde, P. Thetic
Make of drumkit? Pearl (groan)
Make of cymbal? Sabian/Zildjian/Paiste
Where do you practice? Everywhere
Are you in a band/s? No. I'm a studio Drummer
Covers or originals? Both
What style of music? All
Favourite take out food? Donair Pizza
Country? Canada
One really odd fact about yourself? I hate Pearl drums
How did you start drumming? I just sort of did...
 
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real name? Gareth
age? 23
how long been playing? 6
origin of user name? mix of my name and my nickname.
top 5 drummers? I will think about that one...
make of drumkit? DW collectors series
make of cymbal? Zildjian
where do you practice? In a Barn at a farm.. true story....
are you in a band/s? Yes. Mumm-ra.
covers or originals? All original
what style of music? indie pop rock
favourite take out food? chinese
country? Japan
one really odd fact about yourself? I'm a massive Meat Loaf fan..
how did you start drumming? I was the last one to join the band and the drumming slot hadn't been filled...
 
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real name? Jonathan, my friends call me John

age? 27

how long been playing? 12 years

origin of user name? My favorite drummer is Jeff Porcaro

top 5 drummers? Jeff Porcaro, Dave Weckl, Loïc Pontieux, Simon Phillips, Vinnie Colaiuta.....

make of drumkit? Sonor Designer with Pearl & DW snare drums

make of cymbal? Mix of Zildjian, Sabian, Istambul, Stagg

where do you practice? In my home Studio

are you in a band/s? Yes

covers or originals? covers

what style of music? Country, Rock, Cajun

favourite take out food? Magret de canard, Pizza...

country? France

one really odd fact about yourself? mmmmm !!!! nada

how did you start drumming? One of my friends was drummer in a cover band of my Dad.
 
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real name? Thomas
age? 16.
how long been playing? 6 years. Only started getting lessons recently.
origin of user name? Funk Master Flex. :)
top 5 drummers? Jeff Porcaro, John Bonham, Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Matt Cameron
make of drumkit? Ludwig, Taye, Tama
make of cymbal? Sabian, Zildjian.
where do you practice? Basement.
are you in a band/s? Midnight Pilots, The Vinyl Underground
covers or originals? First band, originals. Second. Original and covers.
what style of music? First. Christian Rock. Second. Alternative Rock.
favourite take out food? Pizza.
country? Canada.
one really odd fact about yourself? I look like Harry Potter.
how did you start drumming? My Uncle played drums. They looked cool. I had a blast messing around on his kit. Bugged my parents for 4 years, and I finally got one. Been playing ever since.
 
Re: Introduce Yourself

Howdy folks!
First off, let me say that I'm a guitar player...not a drummer, though my interests
are of anything musical.
Through this forum I hope to learn more about the percusive end of the spectrum.

Real name: Tim
How long been playing: Guitar: 27 years Drums: I wouldn't say I'm good enough to be considered as "playing"...I mostly try to experiment with different tunings and cymbal setups to achieve different sounds.
Origin of user name: My dog let me use his name
Age: 43
Make of equipment: 3 Fender Strats 2 Fender Super Reverbs 1 1955 Fender Deluxe and various pedals to cover up my mistakes
Make of drumkit: my best friend is nice enough to let me use one of his kits to experiment on: Pearl Export 8", 10", 12", 13", 16", 22" with 10" and 14" snares...various Sabian AA and Zildjian A custom cymbals.
Drummers that open my ears and mind: Simon Phillips, Vinnie Colaiuta, Steve Gadd,
Neil Peart, Phil Ehart, Omar Hakim, Van Romaine, Rod Morgenstein, Carter Beauford, Jeff Porcaro, Stewart Copeland.....this only scratches the surface.
Where do you make noise: Garage
Are you in a band/s: Not currently
What style of music: Blues/Rock/Jam
Favourite take out food: Chinese/Japanese
Country: USA
One really odd fact about yourself: I sometimes feel like a guitar player trapped in a drummers body.
How did you start drumming: I can count to 4...that's damn near the extent of my drumming capabilities.
 
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