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steve smith
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Steve Smith was originally drawn to the drums by hearing marching bands in parades as a child in his native Massachusetts. At age nine, in 1963, Smith began studying the instrument in earnest with local teacher Bill Flanagan, who played in big bands in the swing era.
Smith's early inspiration at this time was drawn from the great drumming stars of the big bands such as Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, Louie Bellson and Kenny Clarke, among others. In particular, regular trips in his youth to The Boston Globe Jazz Festival, where he first saw and heard his idols, made a special impact on his musical endeavors.
Smith performed in the usual school band program and garage bands while in his teens, but also began to broaden his performing experience by playing in a professional Brockton concert band and even the big band at the local college, Bridgewater State. After high school, Smith began studying music at the famed Berklee College of Music in Boston in 1972. There he received valuable instruction from such renowned teachers as Gary Chaffee and Alan Dawson. His drumming influences at this time came to include such notables as Tony Williams, Billy Cobham, Lenny White and Steve Gadd ...
Smith's early inspiration at this time was drawn from the great drumming stars of the big bands such as Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, Louie Bellson and Kenny Clarke, among others. In particular, regular trips in his youth to The Boston Globe Jazz Festival, where he first saw and heard his idols, made a special impact on his musical endeavors.
Smith performed in the usual school band program and garage bands while in his teens, but also began to broaden his performing experience by playing in a professional Brockton concert band and even the big band at the local college, Bridgewater State. After high school, Smith began studying music at the famed Berklee College of Music in Boston in 1972. There he received valuable instruction from such renowned teachers as Gary Chaffee and Alan Dawson. His drumming influences at this time came to include such notables as Tony Williams, Billy Cobham, Lenny White and Steve Gadd ...
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I was born 21st of May, 1971 as James Kuijpers (although I was only EVER called James when I was being told off! - Jamie is what it turned into). I started playing music when I was just 5 years of age, beginning with guitar and throughout my teenage years I performed in cover and original bands and created lots of music (or in some cases noise!!). Whilst at high school I was shown how to play a VERY basic 4/4 beat on a kit and suddenly my desire to play percussion grew and a new hobby was born.
While spending a number of years (13 to be exact!) working in the music retail industry and teaching private guitar students, I found that I began to play more and more kit and less guitar. Then, when I left the retail industry to work with Music Link (Australian distributors for Pearl, Zildjian and loads of other brands), I finally made drums my main instrument and continued to perform regularly in the Adelaide music scene. I have spent the past 5 years working with the worlds leading musical instrument manufactures including, Pearl, Zildjian, Latin Percussion, Remo, and Vic Firth. In that time I have had an amazing opportunity to travel the world, meet and learn from some of today’s finest musicians and business people including Karl Lewis of Savage Garden, Terrepia Richmond of The Whitlams, John Otto of Limp Bizkit, Virgil Donati, Steve Smith, Grant Collins, Dom Famularo, Alejandro Vega, Vic Firth, Debbie Zildjian and Remo Belli ...
I was born 21st of May, 1971 as James Kuijpers (although I was only EVER called James when I was being told off! - Jamie is what it turned into). I started playing music when I was just 5 years of age, beginning with guitar and throughout my teenage years I performed in cover and original bands and created lots of music (or in some cases noise!!). Whilst at high school I was shown how to play a VERY basic 4/4 beat on a kit and suddenly my desire to play percussion grew and a new hobby was born.
While spending a number of years (13 to be exact!) working in the music retail industry and teaching private guitar students, I found that I began to play more and more kit and less guitar. Then, when I left the retail industry to work with Music Link (Australian distributors for Pearl, Zildjian and loads of other brands), I finally made drums my main instrument and continued to perform regularly in the Adelaide music scene. I have spent the past 5 years working with the worlds leading musical instrument manufactures including, Pearl, Zildjian, Latin Percussion, Remo, and Vic Firth. In that time I have had an amazing opportunity to travel the world, meet and learn from some of today’s finest musicians and business people including Karl Lewis of Savage Garden, Terrepia Richmond of The Whitlams, John Otto of Limp Bizkit, Virgil Donati, Steve Smith, Grant Collins, Dom Famularo, Alejandro Vega, Vic Firth, Debbie Zildjian and Remo Belli ...
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Mike Orris Jr,official website, drummer.
Mike Orris, Jr. was born on July 16th, 1985 in Reno, Nevada. His early childhood was filled with inspiration from his Father who would practice in front of him on an old Ludwig drum set. His aspirations grew more and more for the instrument and by the time when he was forced to live with his Aunt and Uncle when he was a young child, the drums came right along with him. At the age of nine he had the drums set up in a converted garage in the back of his parent's house. With no schooling and a natural feel for music Mike progressed rather quickly and was playing with an extreme metal band by the time he was ten years old.
As well as his love for drumming Mike found an interest in playing the guitar and the bass and quickly came to understand the instruments and began writing music. His first performance with an original band was when he was thirteen years old and since then he has been performing, recording, and achieving his goals. At the age of thirteen Mike began to practice on a regimented schedule and learned the fundamentals that he skipped over in the previous years which included diversifying his capabilities and styles, learning rudiments, listening to great drummers and musicians, etc. He states that his knowledge and skill of other instruments has definitely helped his playing in all aspects because he can feel, sense, and understand where the other musicians are coming from within a musical situation. He believes that it makes his playing flow more easily and more freely when playing with others ...
Mike Orris, Jr. was born on July 16th, 1985 in Reno, Nevada. His early childhood was filled with inspiration from his Father who would practice in front of him on an old Ludwig drum set. His aspirations grew more and more for the instrument and by the time when he was forced to live with his Aunt and Uncle when he was a young child, the drums came right along with him. At the age of nine he had the drums set up in a converted garage in the back of his parent's house. With no schooling and a natural feel for music Mike progressed rather quickly and was playing with an extreme metal band by the time he was ten years old.
As well as his love for drumming Mike found an interest in playing the guitar and the bass and quickly came to understand the instruments and began writing music. His first performance with an original band was when he was thirteen years old and since then he has been performing, recording, and achieving his goals. At the age of thirteen Mike began to practice on a regimented schedule and learned the fundamentals that he skipped over in the previous years which included diversifying his capabilities and styles, learning rudiments, listening to great drummers and musicians, etc. He states that his knowledge and skill of other instruments has definitely helped his playing in all aspects because he can feel, sense, and understand where the other musicians are coming from within a musical situation. He believes that it makes his playing flow more easily and more freely when playing with others ...
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The website of drummer Scott Amendola. View his biography, discography, performance schedule, photos, download MP3s, and other fun stuff.
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4. james burn
James Burn, drummer.
past and present projects:
1) D-I-N-G-O
Band formed in 1988. Various lineups over the space of a couple of years and died out early 90's. Reformed late 2003 by myself and the other founding member, Simon. Two piece cover band.
2) Aztral Rose
Joined in early1998. Played with them until late 1999. A four piece cover band playing a collection of classic rock songs.
3) LiCKERiSH
Joined band in late 1999. A five piece, original outfit. Played loads of gigs and recorded a CD album (not commercially available). Played with them until March 2001. An excellent band, had the potential to go far. The band have apparently followed a new direction and have gone through a name change. Now known as CrowThorn.
4) Big YELLOW
Joined in April 2003. A melodic pop/rock combination. 4 piece band consisting of guitar, bass, keyboard and drums. Played two gigs in London during 2003. Band was dormant for most of 2004. Left November 2004.
5) theBomb 45's
A 4 piece outfit playing good old-fashioned punk-rock. Joined in September 2004 and have been playing up a storm all over London since ... All good fun actually!
6) CRUX
Brand spanking new project. Just over a year in the making but it's finally in place. Expect more information soon. 3 piece outfit with bass, guitar and drums. Officially formed December 2004 ...
past and present projects:
1) D-I-N-G-O
Band formed in 1988. Various lineups over the space of a couple of years and died out early 90's. Reformed late 2003 by myself and the other founding member, Simon. Two piece cover band.
2) Aztral Rose
Joined in early1998. Played with them until late 1999. A four piece cover band playing a collection of classic rock songs.
3) LiCKERiSH
Joined band in late 1999. A five piece, original outfit. Played loads of gigs and recorded a CD album (not commercially available). Played with them until March 2001. An excellent band, had the potential to go far. The band have apparently followed a new direction and have gone through a name change. Now known as CrowThorn.
4) Big YELLOW
Joined in April 2003. A melodic pop/rock combination. 4 piece band consisting of guitar, bass, keyboard and drums. Played two gigs in London during 2003. Band was dormant for most of 2004. Left November 2004.
5) theBomb 45's
A 4 piece outfit playing good old-fashioned punk-rock. Joined in September 2004 and have been playing up a storm all over London since ... All good fun actually!
6) CRUX
Brand spanking new project. Just over a year in the making but it's finally in place. Expect more information soon. 3 piece outfit with bass, guitar and drums. Officially formed December 2004 ...
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Custom drumming and music tracks available from a pro. Can provide drum tracks via the Internet and AIM. Pro Tools proficient.
Please visit http://www.jonmattox.com for drumming & music samples/credits/bio
Please visit http://www.jonmattox.com for drumming & music samples/credits/bio
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