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.
MUSIC
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Mad Russian's Christmas - 2012 Cornerstone Church Performance (Video)
Mad Russian's Christmas - 2012 Cornerstone Church Performance (Video)Hbh8jgYjgo0
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First Snow - 2012 Cornerstone Church Performance (Video)
First Snow - 2012 Cornerstone Church Performance (Video)Oa2UvN1rP1U
CALENDAR
Past Events
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