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Band to Join, Drums.ABOUT
I have been playing drums off and on for 40 years, and have played in a variety of different bands. I am currently a Singer/Bassist in a Police tribute band (The PoliceLine) the past 16 years all because of my voice..apparently an uncanny resemblance to Sting. My first instrument was violin at age eight, I very quickly graduated to drums (my favourite) and then many other instruments fell in after that. I have been huge fan of Stewart Copeland of The Police, and studied his back ground and influences, the far east, africa, the west indies, and Jamaica, for many years. I truly understand his style and 'where he is coming from', he 'attacks the drum kit with an aggressive energy and conviction I find captivating and extremely compelling.
I love and understand reggae, world, far eastern, and south American rhythms. I grew up in many far away places as my parents loved to travel world wide during much of my childhood and teen years.
I have a love for punk, metal, reggae and rock, with a touch of jazz in there as well. I was educated musically in the classical world..hence the violin..unfortunately my violin skills are all but lost as I haven't touched the instrument in many years.
I have always found drums the easiest to play of all the instruments I have experienced, that I believe gives me an ability to 'fit in' easily in any situation.
- Screen name:
- juice60353
- Member since:
- Oct 23 2015
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 40
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Stewart Copeland/The Police. Christoph Schneider/Rammstein. Steve Nisbett/Steele Pulse. Tony Royster Jr/Session Drummer
Instrument experience:
- Drums:
- Expert
- Vocalist:
- Expert
- Vocalist - Tenor:
- Expert
- Bass Guitar:
- Advanced
- Upright bass:
- Advanced
- Keyboard:
- Moderate
- Piano:
- Moderate
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Moderate
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Moderate
- Vocalist - Bass:
- Intermediate
EQUIPMENT
Ayotte Custom Drums. Tama Hardware. Sabian & Paiste cymbals. Roland electronics/Echo units.
