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Although I did not start playing drums until I was around 21, I had become interested in playing when I was around 15. It was during this time—in the early 70's—that I immersed myself in the Progressive music of Yes, Genesis, ELP, Jethro Tull, Rush, and King Crimson, among others. During those days I also listened to some of the more mainstream rock like the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Grand Funk Railroad, Steely Dan and many others. I loved the styling of drummers like Bill Bruford, Alan White, Phil Collins, Neil Peart, and Carl Palmer, to name a few. Jazz drummers like Buddy Rich, Billy Cobham, and Dave Weckl also got my attention. As a self-taught drummer, I feel fortunate to have played drums with a lot of very talented musicians over the years. My current work with Forever Twelve has probably been the most challenging and rewarding. I've recorded and played many years with a Ludwig Super Classic Series set. However, I'm currently playing a Yamaha Maple Custom kit with mostly Zildjian cymbals and assorted Tama, Yamaha, and Ludwig hardware. |
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