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hello from ireland

hi folks,
just joined this evening. (not gigging tonight, for a change)
i just want to say hi, this looks like a great site, i notice a few members from the sonor museum are on board. a special big up! to you guys.
looking forward to learning and exchanging with you all
all the best.
graham.

Re: Introduce Yourself

Real Name:
Henrik

Age:
17

How long have you been playing:
3 and a half year.

Origin of user name:
It's a nickname i got over the years

Top 5 drummers:
Simon Phillips, Carter Beauford, Jojo Mayer, Danny Carey, Mike Portnoy

Make of drumkit:
It's basically a Pearl Master Custom set (MMX), mostly in the color Liquid Amber. Snare drum is a Pearl Piccolo. (Very agressive sound )

Make of Cymbal:
Well the cymbals are alot of different brands. Got some Zildjians, which of some belong to the K and A series. Also got a few from Istanbul and Sabian.

Where do you Practice:
At home.

Are you in any band:
Currently i am in a progressive rock/heavy band called Leprechauns. Been in the band for about half a year now.

Covers or original:
We do a bit of Dream Theater cover. Currently we are making our own music, which will be interesting to see how turns out...

What style of music:
Progressive rock/heavy. Even got some metal too.

Favourite take out food:
Well....Pizza. what else?

Country:
Denmark

How did you start drumming:
My older brother got himself a drum-kit, and i got intrigued by the first glance of it. Besides drums i also play the piano, but the feeling of sitting behind a drum-set is undeniably different.

Re: Introduce Yourself

Age? 16
How long been playing? 3 years
Origin of user name? I was talking to girl and she cold me that.
Top 5 drummers? Jeff Porcaro, Dave Weckl, Vinnie Calaiuta, Steve, Gadd, David Garibaldi
Make of drumkit? Tama, it's an old Rockstar, heh.
Make of cymbal? Zildjian
Where do you practice? In the shed
Are you in a band/s? yes but we need practice place
Covers or originals? Either would be fine.
What style of music? Anything
Favorite take out food? Subway
Country? Iceland
How did you start drumming? I thought drumming was cool.

Re: Introduce Yourself

real name? Adam Southward

age? 32

how long been playing? 19 years off and on (incorporating a 13 year solid stint as a bassist)... Realistically though, 3 years.

origin of user name? I once worked as a ring announcer for a British Wrestling promotion. They gave me the pseudonym 'Adam South' for no apparent reason and it's stuck ever since!

top 5 drummers? Stewart Copeland, Dominic Howard, Keith Moon, Gilson Lavis, Don Henley (only because, like me, he sings and plays!)

make of drumkit? Tama Superstar Hyperdrive (In Brushed Metallic Blue!!!).

make of cymbal? Stagg Double Hammered- Cheap, but give a pretty decent tone and sustain.

where do you practice? A little studio in Blackpool!

are you in a band/s? Yeah, called The Same Mistakes (www.myspace.com/thesamemistakes2007)

covers or originals? Mostly original, a few covers thrown in.

what style of music? Hard to describe really... Modern Prog/Alternative/Rock about describes us. Someone very kindly labelled us 'Stadium Rock'. Not bad, considering there aren't any stadiums in Blackpool and we sure as hell have never played in one!!!

favourite take out food? Italian.

country? Don't really have one...

one really odd fact about yourself? Once had career advice from Jasmine St Claire (ex-porn actress). Not what you'd expect either...she told me to get into computers!

how did you start drumming? My dad was a drummer in the 60's. Always wanted to emulate him... At age 13 I got my first kit, and was in a band without a bassist. A guy came in as bass player who was actually a s*** hot drummer, much better than me at the time. Eventually I was ousted and shoved onto bass, which I played till about 28 full time (still play a bit today, write most of our bands songs with it!). When I moved into my own place 3 years ago, I decided to take up drums again and here I am now!

Re: Introduce Yourself

real name? Ian
age? 14
how long been playing? 5 years concert band at school, 2 years drumset
origin of user name? It's an awesome song by Phish.
top 5 drummers? Kris Myers, John Bonham (what? John Bonham on this forum? Crazy!), Jon Fishman, Ringo, and Phil Collins. That's five... right?
make of drumkit? Ludwig Accent (Jealous much?)
make of cymbal? Sabian, and Zildjian occasionally
where do you practice? At home... on the kit or the pad
are you in a band/s? Nope
covers or originals? If I was in a band, we'd write originals but most definitely would cover some of my favorite tracks.
what style of music? Rock and funk
favourite take out food? Subway
country? US of A
one really odd fact about yourself? I'm Polish and Filipino (AKA Polifino... er, Polipino)
how did you start drumming? When the band teacher at my middle school recruited 5th grade band members... I actually almost played clarinet but luckily some part of me saw the light and became a drummer.

Re: Introduce Yourself

Real name? Joel Woody Denton

Age? 17

How long been playing? going on two years

Origin of user name? it is my actual name

Top 5 drummers? Dave Grohl, Shannon Larkin, Danny Carey, Taylor Hawkins, and of course Lars Ulrich

Make of drumkit? lots of Ludwig parts.....i dont know anymore.....its like 20 years old though

Make of cymbal? Zildjian

Where do you practice? At home in my room....or anywhere on anything if i have some sticks

Are you in a band/s? Nope

Covers or originals? If I was in a band, it would be original.....i have some great song ideas

What style of music? Rock

Favourite take out food? Subway all the way

Country? US of A

One really odd fact about yourself? i cant feel anything below my waist due to a head injury....im not paralyzed but it just deadened all of my nerves

how did you start drumming? my younger brother got a drumset......then i decided that i would be better at his own drumset than he is......and i am

Re: Introduce Yourself

real name? Shack that's my nickname
age? 18
how long been playing? 7-8 months
origin of user name? not sure
top 5 drummers? Buddy Rich, John Bonham, Steve Gadd, Carter Beauford, Carlton Barret
make of drumkit? Tama
make of cymbal? Zildjian/Sabian
where do you practice? Home
are you in a band/s? Yep 1 band
covers or originals? both covers and originals
what style of music? Classic rock, prog rock, reggae, blues
favourite take out food? Taco Bell
country? Canada
one really odd fact about yourself? People say I look like Lenny Kravitz
how did you start drumming? I was blown away by some hand drummers/ kit players and said I have to start and eventually I did

Re: Introduce Yourself

Hey guys my real name is Albert Kim. Im from Federal Way Washington. I am 14. I have been playing drums for 4 years. My favorite kind of music would be Heavy Metal-Particully Thrash Metal. My 5 top favorite bands are:
5. Trivium
4. Pantera
3. Anthrax
2. Megadeth
1. METALLICA

My set right now is a Pearl Forum Series in a silver sparkle finish. 5 piece. I had a Black Ludwig Accent Combo set before, 5 piece. I use Zildjian Cymbals. ZBT & Avedis Zildjian/A Cymbals.

My favorite 5 drummers:

5. Charlie Benante
4. Vinnie Paul
3. John Bonham
2. Neil Peart
1. Lars Ulrich

My dream kit is to have a 9 Piece set with 4 rack toms, 2 floor, 2 bass drums, and one snare.

Cya on the forums,

Mr. Metallica

Re: Introduce Yourself

real name? evan
how long been playing? 6 years
top 5 drummers? hmm, this is tough. i would consider these personal favorites, not "THE BEST 5 drummers in the world: Philly Joe Jones, Go-Go Ray, Chris Adler, Stanton Moore, Steve Smith
make of drumkit? Yamaha Stage Custom
make of cymbal? Sabian
where do you practice? basement
are you in a band/s? yes www.myspace.com/jetstojunemusic
covers or originals? originals
what style of music? rock
favourite take out food? chinese or pizza
country? USA
how did you start drumming? wanted to play along with my older bro who played guitar...wanted to be like lars from metallica, my fav. band at the time

Re: Introduce Yourself

Dustin
22 Years Old
I have been playing for 8 years, I really got serious about 2 years ago and started to take lessons to learn the basics like rudiments.
There is nothing special about my user name.
My favorite drummers are Benny Greb, John Bonham, Johnny Rabb, and my teacher Billy Angelo Stella.
I have a Yamaha Stage Custom, thats about 6 years old.
Zildjian is the only brand cymbal I use. They cost me more than my set.
My kit is in my apartment but has mutes on it, so it's sort of a pain, but I practice everywhere and anywhere I can. I have my practice pad in my lap when I'm on the couch. I am always tapping on everything I can.
I used to be in a band, but now I don't have the time with a full time job.
My favorite bands are The Mars Volta, and Led Zeppelin.
My favorite food is a turkey sandwich, I eat a variety of one everyday.
USA.
I started drumming after seeing a band in junior high, and being fascinated by the drummer. I have been an addict ever since then.

Re: Introduce Yourself

real name? Dominick
age? 28
how long been playing? 19 years
origin of user name? From the movie "Can't Hardly Wait"
top 5 drummers? Beauford, Sexton, Weckl, Peart, Bonham
make of drumkit? Yamaha
make of cymbal? SABIAN
where do you practice? At home and at my bandmate's home
are you in a band/s? Yes, Steel Sunrise
covers or originals? Both
what style of music? Modern Rock
favourite take out food? General Tso Chicken
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself? My right arm and foot are the tiniest bit shorter than the left
how did you start drumming? Started in elementary school

Re: Introduce Yourself

Chris
14
4years
U2's Drummer
Larry MullenJr , Niel Peart, Dave Weckl, Jack Dejohnette, Chad Butler
Peavey(Don't Laugh)
Sabian
Basement
No, but I'm in a worship group at church

Funk Rock, Jazz
?
Canada
?
Piano was getting boring.

Re: Introduce Yourself

real name- Andreas
age- 20
how long been playing- 2 1/2 years
origin of user name- Name generator... many years ago I stumbled across one, and it suggested AeroAcronomic... I researched Acronomic and liked it, stuck with it since.
top 5 drummers- Gavin Harrison, Martin Lopez (ex Opeth), Johan Langell (ex Pain of Salvation) - Those are my favorites, there are others I like but I don't really know much about them.
make of drumkit- Pearl
make of cymbal- Sabian
where do you practice- At home
are you in a band- 2 bands. 1 I that is not active at the moment and 1 band that just exchanges ideas and the like - we don't even live close to eachother.
what style of music- Mostly progressive and experimental, but I also enjoy blues/funk type of playing.
country- Norway
how did you start drumming- I developed an interest in rhythm, so I started drumming with my hands, not really knowing anything about how a drumkit worked. Then a few months later, my parents helped me fund a drumkit.

Re: Introduce Yourself

real name peter lumley
age 48
how long been playing since i was a kid
origin of user name comes from lumbago pain in the back
top 5 drummers will kennedy, dennis chambers, Vinnie Colaiuta, steve gadd, peter erskine, lots of great players around today
make of drumkit yamaha 9000 R
make of cymbal All K s
where do you practice studio in oxfordshire
are you in a band/s yes 2 bands the powders and pjr
covers or originals originals
what style of music indie and jazzy funk
favourite take out food indian
country italy
one really odd fact about yourself none
how did you start drumming my dads best mate played with dusty springfield and he used to show me rudiments

http://www.thepowders.com/

http://www.myspace.com/petelumley

Re: Introduce Yourself

Wow, Peter! Awesome tunes on myspace!!

I'm Stephanie, and here's my info:

real name?
Stephanie Grow

age?
41

how long been playing?
age 7

origin of user name?
Neil Peart and Dave Weckl, two of my top drummer idols

top 5 drummers?
Cobham, Vinnie Colauta, Dave Garibaldi, Chuck Tilley, Dom Famalura

make of drumkit?
Tama Granstar Custom

make of cymbal?
Sabian, Zildjian

where do you practice?
In my duplex apartment from 4-7pm EST weekdays

are you in a band/s?
Not yet. Vermont doesn't have much going here, and well I'm a contract engineer, so I'm always moving around the country every year or so

covers or originals?
N/A

what style of music?
Looking to do funk, soul, R&B, jazz

favourite take out food?
country?
USA

one really odd fact about yourself?
I can balance a drumstick on my finger, and then put it on my nose, all without taking a break. This led to drumsticks on my chin, and eventually larger objects, like chairs and bar stools etc.

how did you start drumming?
I kept sneaking onto my older brother's drumset, until one day he gave me the drumset. I then took marching band in highschool to learn the rudiments, as well as practicing drumset every day, self-taught. Jazz Ensemble in college while studying to become an electrical engineer. Off and on ever since, mostly off.

Drummer World is definitely a motivation for me to get back into practice. When I look at my join date, it corresponds with my picking up the sticks again, after 5 years of not playing at all. (tapping with my fingers and feet has kept my coordination in place)

Stephanie

me

hello im new to this site. my name is liam. i have been playing drums for 10 months now. i currently have a pearl forum kit in 22 rock sizes in deep blue colour. i have sabian solar cymbals 14 hats 16 crash and 20 ride. i have a pearl 18 crash. the only upgrades i have made to my kit are my solar cymbals and i have a remo pinstripe clear on my 12 tom. i have a four piece setup with my 12 tom 16 floor tom and snare and bass drum. i would call myseld a beginner/moderate player.

please leave comments as i would like to learn more and get to know the people of the site.

liam

Re: me

welcome homie. feel free to post any questions, comments, or concerns you have about any drum or non drum related problem. and you also can type in topics you would like to learn more about in the serach box, as the topic might already have been posted and you can find your answers there.

again welcome.

Re: me

Hello Liam! Greetings and welcome to DrummerWorld. How did you find us? As Beat's said... feel free to post about any concerns, questions, information about drumming or not about drumming. Also, as mentioned by Beat's... check out the search box up at the top on the information bar. It will more than likely touch on any topic that you have questions or wanna talk about. Just type in your interest and click "Go."

I have been drumming for the better half of 24 years. I was born with it I guess. My grandmother was a drummer and I guess she passed it on to me.

So, you have been drumming for 10 months now huh? Are you taking lessons? What style of music are you leaning towards learning? I hope you enjoy your time here.

Peace!

Re: me

i have taken lesseons yes and also i like rock, indie and alternative music styles. my favourite drummer is probably keith moon for his crazy style and fills. i just think he is amazing and is a drumming legend.

liam

Re: me

Cool... lessons are the way to go buddy! Stick with em. Oh, just to let you know... one of the Administrators will probably move this thread to the (Your Place- Introduce Yourself) section very shortly. So, if you can't find it here in the General Discussion, it will be over there soon. Become familiar with the menus.

I myself am into Rock, Indie and Alternative as well. But, I wouldn't label my taste to just such. I guess... its more a fusion of rock/jazz/metal. If that even makes sense.. lol.

Concerning lessons... what are you currently learning?