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DRUMMING
A little info about my drumming history...
Coming from a musical family spanning back at least 3 generations, one Instrument that has stayed prominent within my family tree is the Drum Kit.
From a grandfather who played jazz & swing all of his life in big-bands, to an uncle who performed in pop and Jazz bands on cruise ships traveling the world from the 1960's on-wards. I too have gained the "drumming bug" and started learning to play at the age of 13.
At the age of 14 I performed my first ever live gig in a social nightclub and from that moment I have never stopped playing!
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Since I first began playing drums, I have now become quite versatile as a drummer and pride myself on my abilities with great listening skills, a vast vocabulary of fills and an array of musical styles that I proudly feel competent to play.
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Over the years that I have been playing I have also had many private lessons in the professional teachings of tutors such as Ralph Rolle (Drummer for CHIC & Nile Rodgers) as well as Bob Armstrong (the UK's number 1 Drum tutor up until his passing in 2017).
These lessons have really helped me by honing my skills and improving my technique and overall playing ability.
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I have also had some luck throughout my musical career playing alongside very talented people such as the great Brian Bath & Del Palmer (original Kate Bush band musicians), Rob Davis (Founder of the successful glam rock band "Mud" - and also international song writer for artists such as Sophie Ellis Bexter and Kylie Minogue), John Baker (original keyboard player of the Troggs & Wild Angels).
I believe that the experience gained has truly improved my game as a musician and a drummer/performer!
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Over time, I started adding backing & lead vocals to the mix whilst drumming and since singing professionally solo (from 2009 onwards), I am now fully capable of giving powerful backing vocal harmonies whilst playing.
I have had many musical influences over the years but a few of my favourite influences from international Pro-Drummers are:
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Stewart Copeland - "The Police" / Scott Underwood - "Train" / Carter Beauford – “Dave Mathews Band"
Travis Barker - "Blink182" / Zachary Wayne Farro - "Paramore" / Stanton Moore / Ralph Rolle & Steve Gadd

VIDEO
Please see my current promotional videos below (Studio & Live) to see my playing in action!
Songs featured in the "studio" promotional video:
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Superstition - Stevie Wonder
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Message In A Bottle - The Police
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Locked Out Of Heaven - Bruno Mars
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Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson & Bruno Mars
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I Got You (I Feel Good) - James Brown
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Long Train Running - The Doobie Brothers
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Mr. Brightside - The Killers
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Sex On Fire - Kings of Leon
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Hey Laura - Gregory Porter
Songs featured in the "live" promotional video:
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Treasure - Bruno Mars
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Ready To Go - Republica
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I Wish - Stevie Wonder
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Brick House - The Commodores
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Swing-Jazz - (Unknown)
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Jammin' - Bob Marley
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Steamy Windows - Tina Turner
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Get Down Tonight - KC & The Sunshine Band Jolene - Dolly Parton
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Live 'N' Let Die - Paul McCartney
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Let's Dance - David Bowie (Feat: Chase Aitch on Vocals)
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Slow Blues - (Unknown)
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Walking In The Sand - Jeff Beck
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Get Lucky - Daft Punk
GALLERY
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MULTI-MEDIA
Various video montages, clips and audio recordings
Drumming Videos


Glamstar at the Beaverwood

KT BUSH BAND - Nov 2021

With A Little Help From My Friends - Glamstar/RFC

The Hitmen "Live" - 2021

Message in a bottle - Live (Short Clip)

The KT Bush Band - Covid-19
FW Promo (Web CAM) ELM T

Don't Speak (Cover) - Home Recording

GEAR
TAMA
2020 Charcoal Onyx TAMA Star Classic​
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Standard kit for everyday gigs.




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22” Bass Drum.
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10”, 12” Mounted Toms 16” Floor Tom.
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14x5” Stewart Copeland Signature Snare Drum.
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DW Hardware.
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DW5000 Turbo Double Pedals.
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20” Sabian Pro Ride.
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13” Istanbul Mehmet Series Hi-Hats.
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8” Istanbul Alchemy Series Splash.
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16" & 18" Istanbul"Alchemy" Series. Crashes.
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17" Istanbul"Alchemy" Series China.
"Vic Firth" Sticks (5A Hickory Wooden Tipped American Classics)
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"Hardcase", "Ahead Armour Cases” & “Warwick” cases for all items
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DRUM WORKSHOP
DW Collectors Series in Maple with Broken Glass Wrap
Kit for small function gigs.​
(Larger variation of this kit further below)




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​22" Bass Drum with integrated D112 Bass-drum Microphone.
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10x8", 12x9" Mounted Toms & 16x14" Floor Tom.
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13x7" DW Snare Drum
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DW9000 Series Hardware and Double Pedals.
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LP Cowbell.
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22" Paiste Stewart Copeland Signature Blue Bell Ride.
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14" Paiste Rythmatist Signature Hi-Hats.
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8" Paiste Sinature Splash.
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16" & 18" Paiste Signature Fast Crashes.
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18" Paiste Signature China.
"Vic Firth" Sticks (5A Hickory Wooden Tipped American Classics)
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"Hardcase"(s) for all items
Roland
Roland TD50-K V-Drums
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Electric kit for Practice & Home Recording.




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Roland TD50 Drum Module.
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KD-120BK Bass Drum.
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PD-140DS DIGITAL Snare.
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PDX-100 V-Pad (x3) - Toms.
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VH-11V-​Hi-Hat.
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CY-18DR ​DIGITAL Ride.
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CY-12C & CY-13R Crash V-Cymbals.
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Roland & DW Hardware.
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DW9000 Bass Drum Pedal.
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ROLAND PM-10 Personal Monitor Amplifier.
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"Vic Firth" Sticks (5A Hickory Wooden Tipped American Classics).
Pearl
Mid-Late 1990’s Piano Black Pearl Export
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Kit for small gigs and open mic sessions.




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22” Bass Drum.
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10”, 12”, 13" Mounted Toms & 16” Floor Tom.
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14x5” ​Brass Sensitone Snare Drum.
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Pearl & Premier Hardware.
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DW5000 Turbo Double Pedals.
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20” Zildjian K Ride.
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14” Zildjian A-Custom Hi-Hats.
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8” Zildjian Splash.
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16" & 17" Istanbul "Alchemy" Series Crashes.
"Vic Firth" Sticks (5A Hickory Wooden Tipped American Classics)
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"Tama Bags", “Pulse”, “Protection Racket” & “Leblond” cases for all items
Premier
Mid-Late 1960’s Red Glass Sparkle Premier Kit
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Tiny kit for vintage gigs.




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22” Bass Drum.
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14” Mounted Tom, 16” Floor Tom.
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14x5” ​Sensitone Brass Snare Drum.
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Premier & Pearl Hardware.
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DW5000 Bass Drum Pedal.
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"Vic Firth" Sticks (5A Hickory Wooden Tipped American Classics).
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20” Zildjian K Ride.
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14” Zildjian A-Custom Hi-Hats.
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16" Istanbul "Alchemy" Series Crashes.
DW
DRUM WORKSHOP
DW Collectors Series in Maple with Broken Glass Wrap
For shows, recording and bigger function gigs*
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​22" Bass Drum with integrated D112 Bass drum Microphone.
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8x7", 10x8", 12x9", 14x11" Mounted Toms & 16x14" Floor Tom.
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13x7" DW Snare Drum.
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DW9000 Series Hardware and Double Pedals.
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LP Cowbell.
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22" Paiste Stewart Copeland Signature Blue Bell Ride.
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14" Paiste Rythmatist Signature Hi-Hats.
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6" Paiste 2002 Bell.
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6" & 8" Paiste Signature Splashes.
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14", 16" & 18" Paiste Signature Fast Crashes.
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18" Paiste Signature China.
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20" Paiste Signature Full Crash.
"Vic Firth" Sticks (5A Hickory Wooden Tipped American Classics)
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"Hardcase"(s) for all items
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*Not all of this equipment is used at every show or recording. Only what is needed for that particular job will be used.
RELATED BANDS
SOME OF THE BANDS I HAVE GIGGED LONG TERM WITH OR DEPPED FOR:
(SOME OF THESE HAVE LINKS TO ADDITIONAL CONTENT. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO BROWSE)
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THE KT BUSH BAND
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Glamstar
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The Funky Waves
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English Rogues
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Brian Bath
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The Hitmen UK
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Kristian Baker Band
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The V12 Soul Band
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Something Else
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Life of Brian Band
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Blues Brothers Uncut
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Gems
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JOYRIDE
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Creative Covers
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Back To The Fray
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Zoe & The Bandits
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The Chain
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A Girl Named Sue
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24/7
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Jon Blackburn Band
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The Short & Curlies
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High Society
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DeannaZire