The Detroit Zombie

Description:

Screen Name:

The Detroit Zombie

Sex:

M

Age:

39

Studio Musician:

Yes

Level Of Commitment:

Very Committed

With a solid keepin’ it in the pocket approach and a groove that expresses genuine passion. He consistently brings color and a solid foundation to every song he plays. Every artist and situation he plays for he plays for the song. Earl’s trademark pocket is quickly becoming his signature.
He has played locally on the gospel scene for many years and is now expanding his horizons looking to tour and record in the mainstream genres of hip-hop, R&B, and modern rock on a national level. Earl grew up in Detroit, MI where many great musicians are birthed. Growing up in the 70’s, Earl absorbed a broad range of musical influences from jazz, r&b, hip-hop, gospel and rock. He gravitated to the drums at the early age of nine, receiving his first kit at ten. Since then he has worked tirelessly to hone his skills.

Influences:

Influences are all funk and rock drummer of the ‘70’s and 80’s, gospel artists and music at church. Heavy gospel music influences were Michael Williams (Commissioned), Joel Smith (The Hawkins Family) and Bill Maxwell (André Crouch). Other influences were Steve Gadd, John Bonham (Led Zepplin), Don Henley (The Eagles), Tony Thompson (Chic, Power Station), Ringo Starr (The Beatles), Dennis Chambers (John Scofield’s Pick Hits Live and Blue Matter projects), Bernard ‘Pretty’ Purdie, Phil Gould (Level 42), Billy Cobham, Omar Hakim (Sting), Max Roach, Stewart Copeland (The Police) and Vinne Colaiuta (Sting).

Equipment List:

Tama Rockstars
8X10, 9X13, 10X15, 22X16
Pearl Sesitone Snare 5.2X13 or Yamaha Steve Gadd Model (Birch) 5X13
Zildjian Cymbals
20’ K Custom,13’ K/Z Hi-Hats
17’ A Custom Proj. Crash,18' A Custom Crash
16’ K Custom Fast Crash, 18’ China Boy High
8’ Splash, 10’ Splash
Hardware
Gibraltar Rack, Tama Iron Cobra Double Pedal, Yamaha Cymbal Stands, Remo Heads & Roc-n-Soc Throne

Audio/Video Downloads

No files available for download.