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 Bonham’s Are Not The Only Fruit
Tag: Ian Paice
‘Wait For The Ricochet’ – The Story Of ‘Deep Purple In Rock’
My Ian Paice Knowledge Finally Comes To Fruition It was back in 2010 that Stephen Clare tracked me down from an article I wrote about an Ian Paice drum clinic I’d helped to promote to ask me if I’d care to write some words about Paice’s playing and general style for a potential book. There… Continue reading ‘Wait For The Ricochet’ – The Story Of ‘Deep Purple In Rock’
Revisiting An Old Hero (Out Of My Comfort Zone)
Saturday 8th February, 2014, I find myself helping out an old friend, subbing for his band’s regular drummer (a lovely bloke) who has been rendered out of service thanks to a painful attack of Gout. Well, I wasn’t doing anything else seeing as it was early February, a period in the gigging musician’s calendar synonymous… Continue reading Revisiting An Old Hero (Out Of My Comfort Zone)