SEEKING
Band to Join, Vocalist, Lead Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboard.ABOUT
Formally (classically) trained from age 6 by Karen Erving-Pershing (past president of the Percussive Arts Society; Los Angeles Philharmonic), John Lindberg (Chief Percussion Dept. US Navy School of Music; VA Symphony) and Roland Gilbert (Senior Chief US Armed Forces School of Music) among others. Graduate, US Armed Forces School of Music; featured soloist US Navy Steel Band (1976), US Navy Showband South & Commandants of Dixieland (New Orleans, LA). 35+ year touring/recording career with Rock, Pop, Country, Big Band and Jazz ensembles. Extensive television theme and commercial studio work. Mentored by Larrie Londin among others.
Currently Senior Partner/Drummer: Room Full of Mirrors on hiatus and available for hire. Seeking professional touring position.
I am also currently a Recreational Music Volunteer at the Salisbury, NC Veteran's Administration Hospital facilitating and coordinating the "G.I. JAMS" program on the first Monday evening of every month. Please feel free to join us.
- Screen name:
- DrumboThunder
- Member since:
- Nov 03 2005
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Touring
- Years playing music:
- 55
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 6-7 nights a week
Influences
Buddy Rich, Steve Gadd, Hal Blaine, Larrie Londin, Vinnie Colaiuta, John Bonham, Mitch Mitchell, Billy Cobham, Stewart Copeland, Bill Bruford, Nigel Olsson, Carl Palmer, David Garibaldi, Alex Van Halen, Carmine Appice, Peter Erskine, Louie Bellson, Simon Phillips, Jeff Porcaro, Tony Royster Jr., Jon Bermuda Schwartz, Danny Seraphine, Ed Shaughnessy, Michael Shrieve, Chad Smith, Clyde Stubblefield, Dave Tough, Ron Tutt, Chad Wackerman, Ringo Starr and countless others.
Instrument experience:
- Drums:
- Expert
- Other Percussion:
- Expert
- Vocalist - Baritone:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
Primary drum kit: 12 piece (more or less), vintage, custom Slingerland Magnum Force (consecutive serial numbers), Chrome over 9-ply rock maple; Gilbralter rack system and cases. Extensive Zildjian, Sabian and Wuhan cymbals and gongs.
Various drum kits, percussion instruments, Audix and Shure microphones, sound re-enforcement (mixer boards, power amps, EQ, effects, cabling, side fills and monitor wedges), stage lighting, etc. Details on request.
MUSIC
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Superstition
Superstition Album: 3 Chords & 4 Letter Words Genre: Classic Rock
THOR
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Voodoo Chile - Third Stone From The Sun
Voodoo Chile - Third Stone From The Sun Track number: 1 Album: 3 Chords & 4 Letter Words Genre: Blues
Seeking Bassist / Vocalist for Full Time touring Jimi Hendrix Tribute
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Tears Came Rollin'
Tears Came Rollin' Album: 3 Chords & 4 Letter Words Genre: Blues
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Good Times, Bad Times
Good Times, Bad Times Album: 3 Chords & 4 Letter Words Genre: Classic Rock
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Rhapsody In Blue
Rhapsody In Blue Genre: Other
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I'll Follow You Down
I'll Follow You Down Genre: Southern Rock
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Angel Flying Too Close To The Ground
Angel Flying Too Close To The Ground Genre: Country
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Boys
Boys Genre: Pop
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Hoochie Coochie Man
Hoochie Coochie Man Genre: Blues
The BoatRockers
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When She Gets A'hold of Your Heart
When She Gets A'hold of Your Heart Album: The BoatRockers featuring Coyote Chuck Larson Genre: Other
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Beatles Tribute (excerpt)
Beatles Tribute (excerpt) Album: The Sting Rays Genre: Pop
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Say Brother Need A Hand
Say Brother Need A Hand Genre: Acoustic
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Still Got The Blues (for you)
Still Got The Blues (for you) Genre: Blues
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Dixie / Dixie On My Mind
Dixie / Dixie On My Mind Genre: Country
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Crossfire
Crossfire Genre: Cover/Tribute
THOR
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Willie, Waylon & Me
Willie, Waylon & Me Genre: Country
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Happy Ending
Happy Ending Album: 3 Chords & 4 Letter Words
Original composition (lyrics & music) includes lead vocal & drums.
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When I Get Lucky
When I Get Lucky Genre: Blues
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Redneck Mother
Redneck Mother Genre: Country
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Wasted Thinking
Wasted Thinking Genre: Rock
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The Grinding Wheel (Out On A Limb)
The Grinding Wheel (Out On A Limb)
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Answer Book
Answer Book
Contract Studio work
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Moment To Moment (Live soundcheck)
Moment To Moment (Live soundcheck) Genre: Rock
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Moment To Moment (Studio Demo)
Moment To Moment (Studio Demo) Genre: Rock
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No Man's Land
No Man's Land Genre: Southern Rock
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Sultans of Swing
Sultans of Swing Genre: Cover/Tribute
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Out On The Highway
Out On The Highway Genre: Pop
The BoatRockers featuring "Coyote" Chuck Larson
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Nothing's In Tune (Demo)
Nothing's In Tune (Demo) Genre: Acoustic
Rooster & The Fox
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Nothing's In Tune (Live)
Nothing's In Tune (Live) Genre: Alternative
Naked Apes
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Rossini's William Tell Overture
Rossini's William Tell Overture Genre: Calypso
US Steel TRIO
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Mary Alice
Mary Alice Genre: Pop
The Mockers
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Heather (Studio Demo)
Heather (Studio Demo) Genre: Pop
© Raz Baboorian
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Badge
Badge Genre: Classic Rock
THOR
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King of Pain
King of Pain Genre: Acoustic
Rooster & The Fox
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The Wedding Song
The Wedding Song Genre: Alternative
Thunderstruck © Jimmy Fox (Lead Vocals/Drums)
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Bang A Gong Drum Solo (Video)
Bang A Gong Drum Solo (Video)RzHm9ihqq7Y
CALENDAR
Past Events
Veterans, staff, and friends are invited to play an instrument, sing, dance, or just listen, at the next G.I. Jams session, Monday, Sept. 3 from 6-9 p.m. Open mic karaoke with a live band and kid friendly!. Everyone welcome at this free concert!
G.I. Jams is held the first Monday of every month in the Salisbury VA campus learning center, located in Building 6.
Veterans, staff, and friends are invited to play an instrument, sing, dance, or just listen, at the next G.I. Jams session, Monday, Sept. 3 from 6-9 p.m. Open mic karaoke with a live band and kid friendly!. Everyone welcome at this free concert!
G.I. Jams is held the first Monday of every month in the Salisbury VA campus learning center, located in Building 6.