1. what first inspired you to become a drummer?

With out a doubt KISS and Peter Criss.
 
2.anything that you've learnt along the way that's really helped you as a drummer?

The most important thing I learned was get used to and
practice with a click track as much as possible, as well as know when to speak and when to shut up and listen.
 
3.who have you and/or who are you playing with at the moment and what
 are the bands movements?

I am doing some corporate style cover stuff at present and doing some private teaching.   

Anything to plug? To tell you the truth no I havnt at present
 
4. what gear are you using at present?

Sonor Birch kit and a mix of Zildjian, Bosphorus and Meinl cymbals. A rolond electronic kit and DDRUM triggers.
 
5. what would be your dream gig?

Getting the call that Eric Singer cant do the next reunion geriatric retirement KISS gig and that could I do it, that would be fun I think.
 
6. favourite drummers and/or bands and why?

Chad Smith - Chilli Peppers. He has a great smooth simple style and allways seems to come up with a groove trhat is a perfect part of the song.
Danny Carey - Tool. He is so technical but yet it all still works with the music very well and i still listen and say what the hell is he doinfg there.
Thomas Lang - . For his acute teaching and explaining of complex topics and for his amazing execution of all his basic rudimentry stuff.
Peter Criss - KISS. Because we all want to be a kid sometimes and this band and drummer lets me be that.