BillWass
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ABOUT

I have been drumming since age 7. I enjoy playing progressive rock with time signature shifts throughout songs. The stretching of skills, along with new and exhilarating musical directions is what I look for in a band.

Since late 1990's, I have been heavily involved in church Praise and Worship bands (see videos on this page). Also, since early 2000's, I have worked at adding jazz to my genres.

I am currently involved in three bands but would be willing to look at one-off studio and band work as well.

Screen name:
BillWass
Member since:
Sep 15 2010
Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:
Very Committed
Years playing music:
40
Gigs played:
Over 100
Tend to practice:
More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:
2-3 nights a week

Influences

Neil Peart (Rush); Phil Collins (Genesis); John Bonham (Led Zeppelin); Chester Thompson (Too many to list); Stewart Copeland (Police); Keith Moon (The Who); Carl Palmer (ELP/Asia); Lenny White (Return to Forever); Neil Peart (Rush); Tony Williams (Jazz/Jazz Fusion); Jack DeJohnette (Jazz); Steve Smith (Journey/Jazz); Nick Mason (Pink Floyd); Buddy Rich (Needs no Introduction); Roy Haynes (Miles Davis); Bernard "Pretty" Purdie (Jazz); Neil Peart (Rush).

Instrument experience:

Drums:
Expert
Other Percussion:
Moderate

EQUIPMENT

Yamaha and Ludwig acoustic kits; Zildjian and Sabian cymbals; Roland e-drum set.

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