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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

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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

  • Message In A Bottle - The Police

  • Locked Out Of Heaven - Bruno Mars

  • Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson & Bruno Mars

  • I Got You (I Feel Good) - James Brown

  • Long Train Running - The Doobie Brothers

  • Mr. Brightside - The Killers

  • Sex On Fire - Kings of Leon

  • Hey Laura - Gregory Porter

Songs featured in the "live" promotional video:

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  • Treasure - Bruno Mars

  • Ready To Go  - Republica

  • I Wish - Stevie Wonder

  • Brick House -  The Commodores

  • Swing-Jazz - (Unknown)

  • Jammin' - Bob Marley

  • Steamy Windows  - Tina Turner

  • Get Down Tonight -  KC & The Sunshine Band  Jolene - Dolly Parton

  • Live 'N' Let Die - Paul McCartney

  • Let's Dance - David Bowie (Feat: Chase Aitch on Vocals)

  • Slow Blues - (Unknown)

  • Walking In The Sand - Jeff Beck

  • Get Lucky - Daft Punk

GALLERY

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MULTI-MEDIA

Various video montages, clips and audio recordings

Drumming Videos

Drumming Videos
Glamstar at the Beaverwood

Glamstar at the Beaverwood

07:58
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KT BUSH BAND - Nov 2021

KT BUSH BAND - Nov 2021

07:24
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With A Little Help From My Friends - Glamstar/RFC

With A Little Help From My Friends - Glamstar/RFC

06:08
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The Hitmen "Live" - 2021

The Hitmen "Live" - 2021

04:07
Play Video
Message in a bottle - Live (Short Clip)

Message in a bottle - Live (Short Clip)

02:01
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The KT Bush Band - Covid-19

The KT Bush Band - Covid-19

01:54
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FW Promo (Web CAM) ELM T

FW Promo (Web CAM) ELM T

06:04
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Don't Speak (Cover) - Home Recording

Don't Speak (Cover) - Home Recording

04:24
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GEAR

TAMA

2020 Charcoal Onyx TAMA Star Classic​

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Standard kit for everyday gigs.

  • 22” Bass Drum.

  • 10”, 12” Mounted Toms 16” Floor Tom.

  • 14x5” Stewart Copeland Signature Snare Drum.

  • DW Hardware.

  • DW5000 Turbo Double Pedals.

  • 20” Sabian Pro Ride.

  • 13” Istanbul Mehmet Series Hi-Hats.

  • 8” Istanbul Alchemy Series Splash.

  • 16" & 18" Istanbul"Alchemy" Series. Crashes.

  • 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

DW

DRUM WORKSHOP

DW Collectors Series in Maple with Broken Glass Wrap

 

Kit for small function gigs.​

(Larger variation of this kit further below)

  • ​22" Bass Drum with integrated D112 Bass-drum Microphone.

  • 10x8", 12x9" Mounted Toms & 16x14" Floor Tom.

  • 13x7" DW Snare Drum

  • DW9000 Series Hardware and Double Pedals.

  • LP Cowbell.

  • 22" Paiste Stewart Copeland Signature Blue Bell Ride.

  • 14" Paiste Rythmatist Signature Hi-Hats.

  • 8" Paiste Sinature Splash.

  • 16" & 18" Paiste Signature Fast Crashes.

  • 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.

  • Roland TD50 Drum Module.

  • KD-120BK Bass Drum.

  • PD-140DS DIGITAL Snare.

  • PDX-100 V-Pad (x3) - Toms.

  • VH-11V-​Hi-Hat.

  • CY-18DR ​DIGITAL Ride.

  • CY-12C & CY-13R Crash V-Cymbals.

  • Roland & DW Hardware.

  • DW9000 Bass Drum Pedal.

  • ROLAND PM-10 Personal Monitor Amplifier.

  • "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.

  • 22” Bass Drum.

  • 10”, 12”, 13" Mounted Toms & 16” Floor Tom.

  • 14x5” ​Brass Sensitone Snare Drum.

  • Pearl & Premier Hardware.

  • DW5000 Turbo Double Pedals.

  • 20” Zildjian K Ride.

  • 14” Zildjian A-Custom Hi-Hats.

  • 8” Zildjian Splash.

  • 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.

  • 22” Bass Drum.

  • 14” Mounted Tom, 16” Floor Tom.

  • 14x5” ​Sensitone Brass Snare Drum.

  • Premier & Pearl Hardware.

  • DW5000 Bass Drum Pedal.

  • "Vic Firth" Sticks (5A Hickory Wooden Tipped American Classics).

  • 20” Zildjian K Ride.

  • 14” Zildjian A-Custom Hi-Hats.

  • 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.

  • 8x7", 10x8", 12x9", 14x11" Mounted Toms & 16x14" Floor Tom.

  • 13x7" DW Snare Drum.

  • DW9000 Series Hardware and Double Pedals.

  • LP Cowbell.

  • 22" Paiste Stewart Copeland Signature Blue Bell Ride.

  • 14" Paiste Rythmatist Signature Hi-Hats.

  • 6" Paiste 2002 Bell.

  • 6" & 8" Paiste Signature Splashes.

  • 14", 16" & 18" Paiste Signature Fast Crashes.

  • 18" Paiste Signature China.

  • 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.

Premier Kit

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)

  • JOYRIDE
     

  • Creative Covers
     

  • Back To The Fray
     

  • Zoe & The Bandits
     

  • The Chain
     

  • A Girl Named Sue
     

  • 24/7
     

  • Jon Blackburn Band
     

  • The Short & Curlies
     

  • High Society
     

  • DeannaZire

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