I aspire to learn to play this instrument that, never ceases to intrigue and inspire me. I consider myself lucky to be surrounded by musicians with which I get to spend time doing the thing that makes me happiest - well, eating cake, watching puppet shows and breaking in new shoes also makes me happy, but just not quite the same way.
Influences, in no particular order
Studio Drummers:
Matt Chamberlain
Hal Blaine
Jim Gordon
Earl Palmer
Gary Chester
Jim Keltner
Jeff Porcaro
Rock Drummers:
Ringo
John Bonham
Ian Paice
Mitch Mitchell
Jazz Drummers:
Alan Dawson
Joe Morello
Elvin Jones
Art Blakey
Tony Williams
Jimmy Cobb
Shelly Manne
Bands/Artists/Musicians I actively follow:
Guitarist Bill Frisell
Session drummer Matt Chamberlain
Drummer Clive Deamer (Portisehead, Radiohead, Get the blessing)