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Influences of mine

This section is dedicated to all of those people who have inspired me throughout the years. I owe a debt of gratitude for the influence and inspiration that they have gifted me with. 

We are all a product of our influences, and it is with this spirit I wish to shine a light upon these very special people. 

  • Drumming Influences   ( 4 Articles )

    Drummers of whom I have been enamored with over the years. Each of these players I have gotten to know to some level, and I appreciate their input. I hope that they are pleased with what I have become, because it is with their spirit that I play within.

  • Musical Influences   ( 6 Articles )

    These are groups that to a very large extent gave me the foresight to "Zig" rather than "Zag". This section shall grow immensely, because I am constantly seeking out new sounds. 

  • Life Influences   ( 4 Articles )

    These people took care of "all the rest". I really try to separate the whole "life experience" from drumming because "drumming is just what I do". I suppose I live life from the inside out it seems. I do what I love, and love what I do. I'm not lucky, because anyone (yes ANYONE) can do what I do. You just have to have trust.

     

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