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16
4 years and 10 months
tool song
Danny Carey, Neil Peart, Jon Theodore, Abe Cunningham, Matt Mcndough
Tama
Zildian
basement
yes it is called Vas Deferens
originals
rock
dont know
america
I cant read
friends and family
 
Re: Introduce Yourself

real name? Russ Helm
age? 33
how long been playing? roughly 18 years
origin of user name? the state in which i live, the instrument i play
top 5 drummers? tony williams, victor lewis, tain, chambers, vinniephillyelvinroyetcetcetc
make of drumkit? 65 ludwig
make of cymbal? sabian hats and ride, bosphurus ride, zildj pre aged k
where do you practice? everywhere and nowhere
are you in a band/s? freelance musician
covers or originals?
what style of music? straigt ahead
favourite take out food? have no idea what to put here, too many options
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself? im very even
how did you start drumming? dunno', just sorta' happened
 
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real name? - jeffrey biri
age? -19
how long been playing? 1 year and 1/2 on and off
origin of user name? always liked skating..put 2 and 2 together i like to enjoi being whatever is good
top 5 drummers? -...?uestlove ..and a lot more
make of drumkit? ludwig...looking to buy a better one though
make of cymbal? sabian
where do you practice? at home on my practice pad, drumset is currently in chicago and i moved to vegas
are you in a band/s? - maybe soon
covers or originals? not yet
what style of music? - rock, jazz, hiphop, blues, all sorts..gotta keep my mind open to everything
favorite take out food? - in and out! or maybe some chicago style pizza
country? - usa
one really odd fact about yourself? - i love to edit and make videos
how did you start drumming? i thought to myself..why not drum and express the beautiful sounds of noise
 
New Guy

Hey everyone I'm tamaboy124. I am also on the tama thread where I am tamaboy123 but, i misspelled tamaboy123 so now I am tamaboy124. But that doesn't really matter. I play tama starclassic drums with a g maple snare, paiste/zildjian cymbals, vic firth sticks, and remo heads.
 
Introduction

real name? Robert Moe
age? 48 and counting
how long been playing? Started at 8 quit at 21 started again at 37
origin of user name? Same as real
top 5 drummers? Buddy of course, Krupa , Papa Jo, Louie Bellson and Sandy Nelson
make of drumkit? A fibes acrlyic 9 piece set from 1971 and a new 7 piece Pearl EXR
make of cymbal? old Zs, Paiste, new Sabians, a little of everything.
where do you practice? at home in the attic.
are you in a band/s? no not yet,but I sit in with other bands once in awhile.
covers or originals?
what style of music?
favourite take out food? Coney Island dogs
country?
one really odd fact about yourself? that I'm really odd, so I've been told.
how did you start drumming? I honestly don't remember, but I'm glad I did !
 
Re: Introduction

Nice to meet you Rob, and welcome to drummerworld. This thread has already been done in the Your Place Section so check there, and try searching before you make a thread. Also, this thread might get deleted, so dont take offense if it does, the mods are just doin their job.

See you around the forum.
 
Re: Introduce Yourself

Hi. I have been on and off the forums for years. Only recently started posting and really getting into it.


real name? - Spence
age? 25
how long been playing? 10 years (1.5 years had no kit and 1 year injured back and couldn't move)
origin of user name? My name
top 5 drummers? Vinnie C, Dennis Chambers, Weckl, Tony Williams, Billy Cobham
make of drumkit? Pearl Masters Studio and Custom
make of cymbal? Zildjian K and A Custom
where do you practice? In rehearsal room at my house
are you in a band/s? Kind of. Injured my arms so had to temporarily leave. Thinking about leaving for good and concentrating on other styles.
covers or originals? Originals
what style of music? Jazz Fusion, Jazz, Nu Jazz, Funk, Electronic, Rock, sometimes indie
favorite take out food? Indian.
country? England
one really odd fact about yourself? I am a trainee solicitor (We don't live in an ideal world)
how did you start drumming? I wanted to be Dave Grohl. Borrowed a kit for a while and never stopped playing since that day.
 
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Real name? Shane

Age? 36

How long been playing? approx 21 years. Played from 1980 to 2000. Took off from 2000 to March 2006. Started again in Mar 2006.

Origin of user name? it's what I do.

Top 5 drummers? Only 5?? Chambers, Cobham, Rich, Peart, Bozzio, and many more....

Make of drumkit? Pearl

Make of cymbal? Zildjian Custom As and K

Where do you practice? Home studio

Are you in a band? Nope. I just play with myself now. ;-)

Covers or originals? Done both. Originals were more fun but covers paid the bills.

What style of music? Damn near everything. Best at funk, rock, jazz, blues, R&B, latin.

Favorite take out food? Since I don't eat fast food often it's old fashioned pizza or burgers.

Country? USA

One really odd fact about yourself? Was struck by lightening when I was 6. Also have a photographic memory.

How did you start drumming? With 2 sticks.

No buttmunch, what made you start drumming? My dad was a jazz drummer. When I wanted to join the school band in the 5th grade, the drums was the obvious choice.

Turn ons? Walks on the beach, reading poetry, looking at photos of Dog Breath's shiny bald head.....
 
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real name? Michael
age? 37
how long been playing? 25+ years
origin of user name? No reason
top 5 drummers? Nicko Mcbrain, Lars Ulrich, Vinnie Appice, Niel Pert, Tommy Aldridge
make of drumkit? Yamaha Stage Custom
make of cymbal?Zildjian
where do you practice? In a studio that my friend built in his house.
are you in a band/s? Just one right now
covers or originals? Originals
what style of music? Rockabilly blues
favourite take out food? Pizza
country? USA

how did you start drumming? I had relitives that were in bands and just fell into it. I've always had a passion for the drums.
 
Hello Everyone...newbie here to the site.

Hello,

BPatrick here...I'm new to the site and very excited to interact with all of you and learn what is my life long passion-DRUMMING. I'm sure there is a lot to learn around here so I will be reading many of the posts on the site and taking in the overall flavor. I Look forward to talking with members and becomming a better percussionists!
 
Re: Introduce Yourself

What's up guys? I'm Saul, and I'm a young, aspiring drummer. I post a lot on the MX Drum and Percussion forum and I'm just looking to expand my social part of music on different forums.

Hope my stay here is nice and pleasant =]
 
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real name? Richard Davis

age? 48

how long been playing? On and off since 8 years old.

origin of user name? From the name of a consulting company I started 10 years ago.

top 5 drummers? Rod Morgenstein, Dave Weckl, Vinnie Colaiuta, Jack DeJohnette, *variable* (My top 4 are always the same, the 5th place spot can vary.

make of drumkit? Premier XPK. Great kit for the price at the time. Still smells, looks, and sounds like new.

make of cymbal? Zildjians and Sabians. All were made before they made the different series.

where do you practice? Downstairs media room. Doubles as home theater.

are you in a band/s? Not at the moment, but I travel a lot.

covers or originals? My old band coved Allman Bros, Cream, Hendrix.

what style of music? Classic rock, but mostly originals.

favorite take out food? Burgers.

country? USA

one really odd fact about yourself? I'm a distant relative of guitarist Steve Morse (I doubt he knows it).

how did you start drumming? My older brother had Ludwig kit. I used to get home from school exactly 1hr and 35 min before he did. I would try to play along with Ringo.
 
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real name? Jóhannes Hróbjartsson/ Joe Roberts
age? 14 years old
how long been playing? 2 years
origin of user name? Trommur = drums in Icelandic ;)
top 5 drummers? Mike Portnoy, Chris Adler, Scott Stapp, Travis Barker, Joey Jordison
make of drumkit? PDP CX Series Blue Onyx
make of cymbal? Zildjian, Sabian and Meinl
where do you practice? In my Garage ;)
are you in a band/s? No, sorry, independant in the moment
covers or originals? Both
what style of music? Rock/ Metal
favourite take out food? Subway FTW!
country? Iceland
one really odd fact about yourself? I'm a Drummer ;) and....... I'm super cool ;)
how did you start drumming? I watched this film " Drumline" and I felt so inspired by it, such a cool film

Thanks for me

Joe
 
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Hi everyone.

real name? Brandon
age? 15, 16 in less than 2 weeks.
how long been playing? Almost a year.
origin of user name? My drumline nickname.
top 5 drummers? John Bohnam, Neil Peart, Josh Eppard, Mike Portnoy, Dave Grohl
make of drumkit? CB SP series, 5 piece with extra 14" tom
make of cymbal? 16" Starion crash, with 13" Hi hats and 13" second crash (My cymbals aren't that great.)
where do you practice? My room downstairs, or in the basement with my band.
are you in a band/s? Yes, Red Phoenix Rising.
covers or originals? Both
what style of music? Progressive/alternative
favourite take out food? Well, pizza's good.
country? America
one really odd fact about yourself? I bob my head when I drum.
how did you start drumming? Well, I started playing drums in band when I was 11, but I started playing kit because of Jazz Band last year around this time. I stuck with it and here I am today.
 
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real name? Michael
age? 16
how long been playing? 6 years
origin of user name? Crash Guy From Zildjian Crash Guy, and [MP] stands for Macros Project, the name of my band
top 5 drummers? Travis Barker, Thomas Lang, Buddy Rich, Rob Bourdon, Dom Famularo
make of drumkit? Pearl Session, Birch Shells
make of cymbal? Zildjian
where do you practice? Home, School,
are you in a band/s? yes, MP, own band, School Jazz Band, Jazz Combo
covers or originals? bit of both
what style of music? my own band plays mainly heavy rock
favourite take out food? Indian
country? Australia
one really odd fact about yourself? mmm, i donno, i'll come bak with an updtae wen i find one
how did you start drumming? always wanted to so when my parents finnally let me i started having lessons.
 
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real name? Hilary
age? 13
how long been playing? 2 years !!
origin of user name? just randomness..
top 5 drummers? Joey Jordison, Aaron Gillispie, Travis Barker, Shinya Yamada, Aaron
Solowonuik && Adam Carson
make of drumkit? Pearl
make of cymbal? Sabian
where do you practice? My house :/
are you in a band/s? I was .. once
covers or originals? original
what style of music? EmO
favourite take out food? Pizza!
country? Canada
one really odd fact about yourself? I hate it when people call me "Harry" !!! .
how did you start drumming? My brother was in a band, and he taught me how to play and I just started to get into it, but I've always had an interest in drumming :) .
 
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real name?Aron Ingi Ingvason
age?13
how long been playing?2 years and 2 months
origin of user name? AronMapex - My first name and the name of my kit :)
top 5 drummers? Lars Ulrich, Matt Sorum, Niko, John Boham and Travis Barker
make of drumkit? Mapex Pro M Studio with a Black Panther
make of cymbal? Paiste Zildjian and wuhan
where do you practice? At home in my garage.
are you in a band/s?yes
covers or originals?both
what style of music?rock
favourite take out food?pizza
country?Iceland
one really odd fact about yourself?dno
how did you start drumming? I walked up to my dad and sayd "Now I have inuf money to buy a drumset" He tougth it was a bad idea but now he think it was a great disition
 
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Hey everyone.

real name? John
age? 13
how long been playing? About 3 years
origin of user name? My e-mail address
top 5 drummers? Jimmy Chamberlin (can't think of any more)
make of drumkit? Sunlite (purchased secondhand)
make of cymbal? All Paiste
where do you practice? In my house
are you in a band/s? Yes (with my brother)
covers or originals? Both
what style of music? Rock, alternative, occasionally metal
favourite take out food? Anything salty and greasy
country? U.S.
one really odd fact about yourself? The person who I get haircuts from says my hair grows very fast
how did you start drumming? My friend at church gave me a lesson
 
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