SEEKING
Accordion, Acoustic Guitar, Background Singer, Bagpipes, Banjo, Bass Guitar, Cello, Clarinet, DJ, Dobro, Drums, Electronic Music, Fiddle, Flute, Harmonica, Harp, Keyboard, Lead Guitar, Mandolin, Other, Other Percussion, Piano, Rhythm Guitar, Saxophone, Steel guitar, Trombone, Trumpet, Ukulele, Upright bass, Violin, Vocalist, Vocalist - Alto, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Soprano, Vocalist - Tenor.ABOUT
A funky soulful Rock n Roll drummer who has performed live with many different bands and shows in a wide variety of music.
Currently a 12-year run with a Classic Soul & Motown show that was on Broadway for 4 shows a week.
I have also performed with several tribute acts that included an Allman Brothers tribute, a Grateful Dead act, an Aretha Franklin show, an Otis Redding tribute, a Hall & Oates cover band, and a Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute.
- Screen name:
- richiededrums
- Member since:
- Mar 08 2023
- Active within 2 weeks
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 30
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 4-5 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
When asked about influences,
“I have so many! The reason why I wanted to play drums for the rest of my life was from the music I dug the most growing up. Rock drumming greats like Mitch Mitchell with Jimi Hendrix, John Bonham with Zep,Butch Trucks from the Allman’s. Motown and Soul drummers like Benny Benjamin, Bernard Purdie. and Clyde Stubblefield with James Brown. Progressive Rock masters like Neil Peart, Phil Collins, and Bill Bruford. Then my Jazz Fusion monsters like Billy Cobham, Tony Williams, Terry Bozzio Lenny White, and the greatest of all time Buddy Rich.”
Instrument experience:
- Drums:
- Expert
EQUIPMENT
Fibes Drums, Tama Drums, Zildjian K Cymbals, Promark Oak Sticks
