With my musical direction more unclear, the early ’90s brought new inspiration, new gear and set the foundations for new mistakes. This was the decade I thought I would make my mark as drummer – but the search for identity brought more diversions than solid pathways. Reinvention #4 (Growing Pains) By the end of 1991,… Continue reading Falling Into the Double-Bass Trap: Part 2 – Reinvention & Revelation
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Falling Into the Double-Bass Trap: Part 1 – The Awakening
Discalimer! Before continuing dear reader, please be aware what follows, is a very long series of posts, likely to be of zero interest to anyone who other than drummers. For that matter, I will not be surprised if other drummers don’t go the distance! But if you’re interested in learning about the clinical OCD habits… Continue reading Falling Into the Double-Bass Trap: Part 1 – The Awakening
Bonhams Are Not The Only Fruit
Lest we forget our Paice’s, Powell’s, Kirke’s & others… I love John Bonham – it’s clearly evident elsewhere on this BLOG what a major influence he has played in my development as a drummer for over 20 years. However, by focussing so much attention on the icon that is, John Bonham, it has made me… Continue reading Bonhams Are Not The Only Fruit