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real name? Mike Dizon

age? 31

how long been playing? 17years

top 5 drummers (or the most influential to me anyways)? John Bonham, Dave Grohl, Jimmy Chamberlin, Keith Moon, & Ringo Starr

make of drumkit? I own a vintage rogers kit but i like using dw & yamaha kits

make of cymbals? zildjian k customs


are you in a band/s? yap 2 bands (pedicab/sandwich)

covers or originals? original OPM!!!

what style of music? rock,dance punk

favourite take out food? burger,congee,siopao,isaw and betamaks yum yum

country? Philippines
 
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I've read enough of these to feel guilty for not posting my own. Here it is!


real name? Brian
age? 33
how long been playing? almost 1 year
origin of user name? band name
top 5 drummers? (on DW) - Moore, Greb, Carey, Bonham, Purdie
(not on DW) - John Wright (nomeansno), Bill Stephenson (descendents), Damon Che (Don Cab), Will Sharf (keelhaul).
make of drumkit? Gretsch
make of cymbal? Paiste Sigs
where do you practice? my basement
are you in a band/s? yes
covers or originals? originals YO
what style of music? you tell me (thread search "Finally, studio tracks")
favourite take out food? Thai
country? 'Mericuh
one really odd fact about yourself? I've had 4 concussions (sweet!)
how did you start drumming? I couldn't find the right combo of personality, artistic vision and skills.
 
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Real Name? Greg
Age: 25
Playing: 14 yrs.
Top 5 favorite drummers as of 10/12/05: Thaddeus Dixon, Lawrence Leathers, Nate Smith, Fara Tolno, Hamid Drake.
Drumkit: Drummer's World Nesting Kit
Cymbals: Old K's, Constantinople Ride, Istanbul flat ride
Bands: Mostly just a gig drummer, but I've been playing a lot with the same jazz trio.
Style of music? Jazz, Afro-Cuban, West-African, Rock Blues etc...
Favorite Food: Indian, Thai, and NY Pizza.
Country: USA USA USA USA!!!
Interesting fact: I'm an excellent driver.... An excellent driver....
How'd I start drumming: Playing to Motown records on my dad's Ludwig kit.
 
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real name? Casey
age? 26
how long been playing? 19yrs
origin of user name? Its just something my friends started calling me.
top 5 drummers? Morgan Agren, Tomas Haake, Gene Hoglan, Mike Portnoy, Ian Paice
make of drumkit? Yamaha Oak
make of cymbal? Sabians
where do you practice? In an office space where I work
are you in a band/s? Two bands. Click the links in my Sig.
covers or originals? Originals
what style of music? Proggy Metal
favourite take out food? Pizza
country? Canada
one really odd fact about yourself? hmm.. I have 14 fingers.
how did you start drumming? When I was about 7 I asked my dad to show how to play.
 
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Name: Tim Lewis
Age: 20
From: San Diego, Ca
Currently residing: New Hampshire
Favorite drummers: Jim Colao, Todd Tainer, Joe Morello, Michael Giles, Buddy Rich, Elvin Jones, Pat Byrne, Ari Hoenig, others.
Favorite music styles: rock, punk (70's & 80's), original prog-rock, jazz
Favorite take-out food: anything Asian
Origin of username: It's an album from Shellac. I find the concept interesting too.
Odd fact: I spend too much time surfing Anthropomorphic art websites.

I've been playing on-and-off for 6 years (more-off-than on). I'm not in any bands, but I'll start one sometime. My drumset is a very trashy and old Sunlite with various cymbals. I also play guitar and electric bass.
 
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Hi, I've been lurking here for quite sometime, but I figured I'd jump in since I've learned a great deal from all of you guys' advice. Thanks!

real name? Chris C

age? 26

how long been playing? air drummed through HS since mom wouldn't me have a real set. Got one when I went to college (rebellion, woohoo!)

origin of user name? Nickname, long story

top 5 drummers? Dave Grohl, Jason Gerken, Carter Beauford, Tim Dow, Rob Smith

make of drumkit? PDP CX Silver Sparkle

make of cymbal? Ziljian Avedis

where do you practice? Uncle Bob's Storage

are you in a band/s? Yes Briley

covers or originals? originals

what style of music? Rock, Indy Rock

favourite take out food? I'm too hungry to take it out, I eat it there.

country? TXUSA

one really odd fact about yourself? I just pulled an all-nighter watching DW videos and reading the forum.

how did you start drumming? I lied and told someone I played drums, then they asked me to play with them. I had to learn REAL quick. Shamefully, 6 yrs later, I'm not much better.

WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeee!!
 
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Hello, folks! I am brand new to this so bear with me! I've spent many happy hours on drummerworld.com. Thought it was time I joined in (about 10 minutes ago). I've seen some great pix, read some good advice, and what awesome videos!! Well, here goes...

real name? Frank
age? 49
how long been playing? on and off since I was 17
origin of user name? I'm from Alabama and I try to play drums!
top 5 drummers? Tommy Aldridge, Bruce Crump, Frank Beard, John Bonham, Steve Gadd
make of drumkit? Peace (practice kit), Pearl Birch (gig kit), Peavey Radial Pros (under glass)
make of cymbal? Zildjian, of course
where do you practice? in my basement
are you in a band/s? yes!
covers or originals? covers
what style of music? oldies
favourite take out food? chicken
country? US of A
one really odd fact about yourself? Retired from the US Air Force in 2000
how did you start drumming? banging on my desk in 6th grade
 
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Hello, My name is Michael, I'm a freshman in High School. I've played Drums for around five or so years. I guess I'm ok at drums. hopefully I can get some things posted so that drummer can critique my work.

Things I've done
Not a lot, Snare Marching Band, Jazz Band, some recording gigs w/ friends.
 
Re: Introduce Yourself

NUTHA JASON said:
Similar to the thread in the old DW forum, answer the following questions
(all optional)

real name?
age?
how long been playing?
origin of user name?
top 5 drummers?
make of drumkit?
make of cymbal?
where do you practice?
are you in a band/s?
covers or originals?
what style of music?
favourite take out food?
country?
one really odd fact about yourself?
how did you start drumming?

copy and paste these questions into your answer box and lets learn about each other. i'll answer them myself a little later as i have to go to a staff meeting now. Ciao!

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real name? Derek Matthews
age? 34
how long been playing? 3 weeks
origin of user name? My mother
top 5 drummers? Vinnie paul, Niel Peart, Chris Adler, Phil Collins, Jon Bonham
make of drumkit? Ludwig
make of cymbal? Sabian
where do you practice? My Garage
are you in a band/s? No
covers or originals? I'm still in "training"
one really odd fact about yourself? I refuse to eat while driving.
how did you start drumming? After I achieved other goals I started.
 
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real name? dan p
age? 15
how long been playing? 2 months
origin of user name? my name for football
top 5 drummers? joey jordison, terry bozzio, jojo mayer, some i forgot
make of drumkit?pacific wooooot
make of cymbal?some saiban some pdp some wuhan
where do you practice?basment
are you in a band/s? alot
covers or originals?both
what style of music? metal, punk, ska,
favourite take out food?chinese
country?us
one really odd fact about yourself?im tall
how did you start drumming?slipknot

i look foward to posting on this forum, later
 
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real name? Ciaran Farrelly

age? 18

how long been playing? 2 years

origin of user name? People started calling me it cos i self taut and apparentley reall really brill

top 5 drummers? Bozzio, Sorum, vinne paul, bonham and me

make of drumkit? Sonor 503 series :-(

make of cymbal?Zildjian and Sabian :)

where do you practice?Shed

are you in a band/s? yeah called troubadour!!!!

covers or originals?both

what style of music? Hard Rock! it like hard rock meets zak wilde mets blues meets real rock and roll

favourite take out food?any food will do i a fat man in a normal body

country?Ireland !!!!!!!!!!!!! Top the morning to ya

one really odd fact about yourself? i have no shame and i once convinced myself stds can develope on their own due a ingrown hair in an odd place (no clue nesecery) ...... told ya i have no shame

how did you start drumming?Lars Ulrich!!!!!!!!!! EW!!!!!!! lets just say i really liked metallica and he was my fave :-! gotta start somewhere
 
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real name? Zak O'Donnell

age? 14

how long been playing? 7 months

origin of user name? bonham is my fav

top 5 drummers? bonzo, peart, moon, mitchell, lee

make of drumkit? Ludwig Accent elite custom cs

make of cymbal?Zildjian zbt

where do you practice? Room

are you in a bands? ya but were still working on the name

covers or originals?both

what style of music? Classic rock ( pink floyd, led zeppelin, ac-dc etc.)

favourite take out food? I dont eat out often but when i do i would have to say subway.

country? CANADA BABY!!!

one really odd fact about yourself? i cant think of 1

how did you start drumming? Im always moving my hands and makin beats in skewl so i started to take drums.
 
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real name? Jacob Smith
age? 15
How long been playing? around 6 months
origin of username? I was eating goldfish when i was high and the name just came out of my mouth. **I quit after 10 days of this post**
Top 5 drummers? Bonham, Mitch Mitchell, Nick Mason, Peart, Buddy Rich
Make of drumkit? Rydeen 4 piece
Make of cymbals?Zildjian k, ZBT's and a Sabian B8
Where do you practice? anywhere my drumset is
are you in bands? no
covers or originals? both
style of music? anything with good drums in it
favorite take out food? pizza
Country? America
really odd facts about yourself? I have a speech impedemant.
How did you start drumming? I have always wanted to play drums, but the thing that made me decide to go through with it is that all my friends were playing instruments like bass and guitar.
 
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real name? Rob East
age? 16
how long been playing? 2 years
origin of user name? I was to lazy to think of anything more creative
top 5 drummers? Bonham, beauford, Buddy Rich, Ginger Baker, and umm....did i mention Bonham?
make of drumkit? Yamaha
make of cymbal? Sabian
where do you practice? Anywhere possible
are you in a band/s? yes
covers or originals?
What style of music? Jazz
favourite take out food? Chinese is bomb
country? Whereever i end up in the morning.
one really odd fact about yourself? ummm.. I have the worst case of ADHD in san diego county
how did you start drumming? I was really baked at my friends house and i got a hold of his drumsticks and started playing and i pretty much never stopped. haha funny how that happens
Hobbies other than drumming? Snowboarding, surfing, skating, smoking, drinking, umm...i think thats it.................SEX
 
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Real name:peter
Age:43
How long playing:37 years
User Name:wonder1
Top 5 drummers:Steve Gadd,Billy Cobham,Terry Bozzio,Simon Philip,Akira Jimbo.
Make of drumkit:Tama,Self design/home-made:Cocktail drums,GigBoxs,Groove Box,other effects.
Make of Cymbals:Ued all kind of cymbals!
Place to pratice:My dad's house & my own house.
Band:Used to have a Jazz Fusion band 25 years ago(Getting Tired,wanted to look for something new!)Now,playing with Finger style guitar player now(1 drummer,1 guitar player)sometime did play with Jazz Trio(Piano,Bass & drum)what I do now,mostly unplug & low volume gigs.
Style of music:Jazz
Country:Malaysia
how did I start: from my uncle(drummer),I'm from Music family!!
Wish to meet new drummer friends & learn from them.
 
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real name? Julien Amar
age? 12
how long been playing? a year
origin of user name? years ago, used it for over ten forum logins and usernames
top 5 drummers? Buddy rich, Yesper Stromblad, Josh Frese, Bernard Purdie, max roach
make of drumkit? Now youll all laugh at me, Westbury
make of cymbal? Favorite company is zildjan, altough i currently have sabian high hats, secondary ride, wuhan china, and sabian crash
where do you practice? Basement......
are you in a band/s? Yes, one called IROCKANESE
covers or originals? Originals
what style of music? experimental
favourite take out food? chinese
country? Canada
one really odd fact about yourself? whats one... *pulls out list of odd facts* has made 15 full length powerpoint slideshows just for the heck of it
how did you start drumming? I started african drumming, then started drum kitting.
 
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real name - Jayme Santiago
age- 36
playing - 15 years
origin of username- My fave character in The League Of Gentlemen.
top 5 drummers- In no particular order : Ringo , Bonham , Buddy miles , B. Purdie , Sandy Chila
Drumkit- 1965 Ludwig, jazz sizes in grey pearl wrap
Cymbals- Sabian , Zildjan
Practice - rental jam space
In a band?yup
Covers or originals- Originals
style -folk rock funk punk metal -labels mean nothing anyway right?
take out food- Pizza
country- Canada
Odd fact- I love hats but barely ever wear them
How did i start drumming- My dad , I watched him play once and that was it , I wanted to learn.
 
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real name? Zak O'Donnell
age? 14
how long been playing? 7 months
origin of user name? Bonhams amazing
top 5 drummers? john bonham..keith moon.. neil peart... mitch mitchell and alex van halen
make of drumkit? ludwig
make of cymbal? Zildjian
where do you practice? my room
are you in a band? ya
covers or originals? both
what style of music? rock and roll
favourite take out food? subway
country? canada
one really odd fact about yourself? none
how did you start drumming? watched school of rock and decided to play.
 
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real name? Nathan M. (clever user name huh?)
age? 31
how long been playing? since i was 14...with large gaps
origin of user name? you work it out.
top 5 drummers?i bet you don't know this lot (not top - but drummers that i like) Bernard purdie,Brent McLachlan , Hasmish Kilgour, Adam Pierce, Ringo Starr and Bevan Smith
make of drumkit? tama
make of cymbal? Zildjian
where do you practice? studio
are you in a band? yes
covers or originals? orginal. never played a cover (whilst in band - not practice) in my life - what's the point (not including jazz, that i understand)
what style of music? left field rock - rock music which is trying new and interesting things (M83, mice parade...etc)
favourite take out food? none.
country? from NZ living in london.
one really odd fact about yourself? none of your business....
how did you start drumming? how? i taught myself. i save d for a kit and got one. (don't you mean why? (far more intresting)) always wanted too...since i was old enough to walk (honest)
 
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real name? Josh
age? 21
how long been playing? since I was 12, so about 9 years now.
origin of user name? Thats my artist name when I do graphics.
top 5 drummers? Buddy Rich, Mike Portnoy, Virgil Donati, John Tempesta, Chad Sexton
make of drumkit? Mapex
make of cymbal? Zildjian, Sabian, Paiste, Wuhan anything that sounds good.
where do you practice? At my bands practice spot.
are you in a band? yes
covers or originals? orginal, I just cant express myself through covers.
what style of music? Metal, hardcore, death, etc... anything heavy.
favourite take out food? Mcdonalds dollar menu, perfect for the working drummer.
country? USA
one really odd fact about yourself? When I met Gerry Brown I told him to sign something to josh with love......he didnt.
how did you start drumming? how? I can remember wanting to play drums from the first time I saw them. I got my first taste in middle school and played all through highschool. Got my first kit when I was in highschool and have been playing set ever since. I played in jazz groups, rock groups, oldies, and now metal.
 
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