Q 1. What first inspired me to be a drummer?

I have come out of a Greek Family full of Musicians , I am Eight Gen Musician from my Fathers Side , everyone I knew Played Clarinet , saxaphone ,violin ,guitars , lutes, keyboards and so on, I basically Loved the Drums I just love the sound drums / cymbals  make.   I started playing drums at 12 years old ,so I could pull some chikky babes ha!!!  only joking .I am now nearly 48 years old  and still loving it.
 
Q.2 What I have Learnt along the way while playing drums?
 
make sure you are having fun most importantly !!!! it has to be fun also listen to others that have more experience learn from them Knowledge is wealth . and have fear !  fear is good. especially before a gig ! and I reckon your never too old to get lessons .
 
Q.3. who have you and/or who are you playing with at the moment and what are the bands movements. Anything to plug?

I have played with different bands all my life mainly filling in , no  big names thought !!  I have done a lot of Studio work more than live gigs, But recenlty I have Joined a band called the lathams it consists of on  Bass back up vox Melanie, on the guitar /singer Andrew on lead guitar/back up vox Nick , and then Theo /me on Drums we play 70's style punk music some covers but alot of originals .I had been playing with another band prvious to this one and it went pair shaped let's just say artistic differences , basically both guitarists were selfish. they forgot to have fun!!!
 
4. what gear are you using at present?

I am using a Gretsch Catalina club Jazz, I am very impressed since buying it in Jan 2007 LOVE IT VERY MUCH GREAT SOUND TOO , I also Have a BLX Pearl Kit , I would like to look at the Club Rock Gretsch kit down the Track though. I keep looking at it thinking I really would like one!!!!
 
 
5. what would be your dream gig?

My dream gig would be maybe to play a big day out gig I would like that. or even better play at a fund raiser for kids or something like that like a one night stand gig some where around country Australia, either would be good.
 
6. favourite drummers and/or bands and why?

My favourite drummers are Dennis Chambers for his crazy style , and steve ferrone , also alex acuna . also Steve Gadd and others but it would take so long to mention them. I like all music I have no real favourite , Django rinehart , Bob Dylan , Iggy , Ramones ,lloyd cole , beastie boys, allman brothers, pavarotti, Santana (old stuff) ,Tim Buckley , deep purple , and and !!!!
 
Hope tis helps steve

Warm Regards Theo