40

Musician in Irvine, CA

40

40
95 years old, Male, Irvine, California, 92614
Member #
20133
Member since
11 Apr 2005
Active over 1 month ago
Instruments played:
Drums, Other Percussion, Bagpipes, Accordion
Genre:
R&B, Classic Rock, Funk
Screen name:
40
Location:
Irvine, California, 92614
Gender:
Male
Age:
95 years old
Level of commitment:
Very Committed
Years playing music:
25
Tend to practice:
More than 3 times per week

Instruments experience:

Drums:
Advanced
Other Percussion:
Moderate

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About

"Sometimes there's a man, and sometimes, there's a man. And 40 is that man. A self-described undercover celebrity. A NorCal transplant. A serious groove monster largely created by the legendary drummer/instructors John Xepoleas and Johnny Byrne. 40 has been playing professionally since his early teens and has been an integral part of musical projects representing many, many genres. From punk to hardcore and metalcore to jazz, Tahitian, funk, r&b, hip-hop and beyond. Drawing influence and inspiration from life's adventures as well as a broad cross-section of musicians and bands from yesterday and today, 40 lays down powerful, tasty grooves as if his life depended on it. Because it does..."

Influences

Johnny Byrne, John Xepoleas, Carter Beauford, Tim Alexander, Josh Freese, Steve Smith, Mike Portnoy, Benny Greb, Dennis Chambers, John Blackwell, Ken Schalk, Thomas Lang, Dave Weckyl.

Equipment List

DW, Roland Electronics, Zildjian, Vater.