ABOUT
I'm 52 years young, and have been a drummer for some 35 years now. I'm looking to either meet other musicians for some "jam sessions" at my farm, and consider starting a band, or possibly joining an already established band. I have "paid my dues" already, having, multiple times, gone through the turmoil of dealing with musicians that can't decide what they want to do, or where they want the band to go, so I'm not looking to waste any more of my time! Once I commit to something, I give 120% to it, and I would expect the same from any other persons involved, therefore, I would only consider joining a band that already has their "act together", and can show me that they are "dedicated to the cause"! Any one who knows me could profess to how easy I am to get along with, but I don't tolerate a lot of "drama" within a band, been there, done that! Anyway, I'm just looking to continue playing music, enjoying the company of other musicians, and seeing where it leads me, where ever that may be. You can check out the gear I own below, it's very nice, quite substantial, and is all paid for! Well I guess that's it for now, rock on!
- Screen name:
- Sledge the drummer
- Member since:
- Nov 10 2011
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 35
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
John Bohnam, Keith Moon, Gene Kruppa, Neil Peart, Ginger Baker, Nick Mason, Ian Paice, Buddy Rich, Nicko McBrain, Mic Fleetwood, Bill Ward, John Densmore, Freddie Gruber, Hal Blaine, Phil Rudd, Carmine Appice, Mike Portnoy, Carter Beauford, Terry Bozzio, David Silvaria, Harry Hughes, Zoro, Bernard Purdie, Benny Benjamin, Alan White, Dave Lombardo, Carl Palmer, Bill Bruford, Peter Criss, Tommy Lee, and many others!
EQUIPMENT
New Ludwig Epic Series drum shells, made of thin hybrid birch and maple plies, including the following sizes, 8,10,12,and 13" rack mounted toms, 14 and 16" floor toms, 18x22 bass, (1)Ludwig Epic 6.5x14 birch/maple snare, (1)Pearl Omar Hakim Signature 5x13" Piccolo snare, set of vintage Pearl roto-toms, DW Super Rack, DW 5000 double bass pedal, Pearl RH2000 remote high hat, 9 cymbals (Sabian, Paste, Wuhan, and Zildjian), 2 jam blocks, 2 LP cow bells, DW 9000 hardware, Vater quick release cymbal clamps, Roc-n-Soc Nitro gas adjustable throne, Pro-Mark sticks, etc. Collection of vintage Peavey guitars, including a T-60, T-27 Limited, Detonator AX, Mystic, Steve Cropper Classic, etc. Plus a "mint" Marshall JCM 2000 TSL 100 Triple Super Lead, all tube 100 watt amp head, 1960A 4x12 cabinet, and a Crate Excalibur GX900H 60 watt amp head, along with a Holy Grail reverb pedal, and other accessories.
CALENDAR
Past Events
Having surgery today, so will be "out of commission" for a little bit, hopefully will be back to "jammin' out" soon!!! Look forward to meeting more great musicians, and just good people, on here! Best wishes to all!
Sledge (the drummer)
