1. what first inspired you to become a drummer?
 
I was 12. My uncle gave me a snare for my birthday. It was loud. It was good.
tried lessons at school. Hated them. Started listening to music and playing along. The The “soul mining”, midnight oil “10 to 1”, the Sunnyboys first album and Hoodo Gurus “stoneage romeos” all inspired me. Hated hair metal bands but had to mime drums to Kiss for school camp skit night. The girls went wild. I was sold as a drummer.

2. anything that you’ve learnt along the way that’s really helped you as a drummer?

practice helps. 2 x shots of wild turkey (no more) just before a gig helps. Don’t smoke pot before a show. Get a roadie.

3. who have you and/or who are you playing with at the moment and what are the bands movements
   Anything to plug?
 
not playing drums anymore. Was playing in band “screenings” but we just got a new drummer. Now I am back on guitars and vocals. Recording new stuff at the moment. Sometimes miss playing drums, don’t miss carrying and setting them up and down.
http://www.myspace.com/screeningstheband

4. what gear are you using at present

mapex saturn. Bought from steve at Revolver Drums!

5. what would be your dream gig

filling in on drums for bob dylan or elvis costello
 
6. favourite drummers and/or bands and why
 
mo tucker – primal. Simple. Driving.
bill berry REM – makes the drums part of the song rather than just the beat.
pete thomas of the Attractions: solid. Precise.
other faves: sonic youth drummer. Keith moon. Charlie watts. The insane guy who was fired from Pavement. Tito Puente.