Hello Drummers, i hope you are all in the best of health
Chad Smith is now using the Pearl Reference drums a new model of Pearl, Chad was
instrumental in the development of these revolutionary drums. Pearl say
that between them both they have broke down the door of convention, and
made the worlds first truly individually engineered set of drums.
With the Refernce Series you get everything working in your favour to
create a fully optimised spectrum of sound. Why not visit your local
drum store don't just take my word for it.
Pearl have been making fabulous drums for years.
If you would like to find out more about Pearl drums please go to their
website www.pearldrum.com Pearl drums were winners of the 2005 MIPA Award for best Acoustic drums.
For those of you who have been lucky enough to get hold of tickets to see The Who in action, you will not be dissapointed as they have the
mighty talents of Ringo's son Zak Starkey on drums. Zak is otherwise
employed by Oasis, just to give those that are not aware of who Zak is.
Ringo used to take Zak to Keith Moons house many years ago when he used
to visit the drum legend, and rumour has it that Keith gave Zak a few
tips on playing the drums, The Who will also feature probably the best
bass guitarist on the planet Pino Palladino, Pino is a top session bass
player and is in such demand as he features on Paul Simon's new album.
It was nice to hear that Nick Hodgson who plays drums for Kaiser Chiefs
essential inspirations:
Jonny Quin - Snow Patrol
Has enjoyed major album success and adoration at huge festivals and now
the yanks are lapping up his bands anthemic indie rock.
Jonny was inspired to play drums after listening to Stewart Copeland
from The Police, Jonny says he had his drumkit set up in his house and
used to play along to Police records. His main inspirations were John
Bonham, Neil Peart,Bill Bruford,Ginger Baker,after relising i was never
going to be as good as them i started to listen to The Beatles and The
Vevet Underground and Stereolab, which shaped the style he now peddles
in Snow Patrol
Jonny Quin Essential Inspirations
1 The Vevet Underground - The Velvet Underground and Nico
2 The Beatles - Revolver
3 John Martyn - Solid Air
4 Neil Young - Harvest
5 Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin 11
Jonny is proud to be associated with
D.W. drums
Zildjian Cymbals
Pro Mark drumsticks 5A
Matt Helders from The Arctic Monkeys say's that this year the band has been working very hard to build up our fan-base without any help from outside, i couldnt agree more well done.
Matt is using Premier Gen X Drums in Champagne Sparkle
plus a lovely selection of Zildjian Cymbals
Nova 5B drumsticks.
Matt Helders Essential Inspirations are as follows
1 Oasis Definately Maybe
2 N.E.R.D. In Seach Of
3 Led Zeppelin Led Zeppelin 11
4 The Hives Veri Vid Vicios
5 The Black Keys Thick Freakness
It's great to read about the up and coming star drummers of the future,
looking at the selection of albums that were very inspirational to these
young drummers, one bands name keeps cropping up. everyone or nearly
everyone has been inspired by Led Zeppelin and it's easy to see why
these drummers have been inspired as it's down to the mighty John
Bonham.
John Bonhams sound. Often imitated but never matched. Bonzo's massive, open ambient tone on his drums is the holy grail for rock drummers worldwide.
For those of you who have been lucky enough to get hold of tickets to see The Who in action, you will not be dissapointed as they have the
mighty talents of Ringo's son Zak Starkey on drums. Zak is otherwise
employed by Oasis, just to give those that are not aware of who Zak is.
Ringo used to take Zak to Keith Moons house many years ago when he used
to visit the drum legend, and rumour has it that Keith gave Zak a few
tips on playing the drums, The Who will also feature probably the best
bass guitarist on the planet Pino Palladino, Pino is a top session bass
player and is in such demand as he features on Paul Simon's new album.
Matt Helders from