Bonham’s 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 Bonham’s Are Not The Only Fruit

Revisiting An Old Hero (Out Of My Comfort Zone)

The title track of this album will really f*** you up if you don't have some serious Big-Band style chops together! Ian Paice is a MONSTER!

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)