Members Drumming4Him Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 Part of a community is knowing a little bit about the people around you. In the case of this drum forum, regular posters. If you don't mind, please fill this out accordingly (by copying and pasting into your own reply). I think it'd be kinda cool to know who I'm talking to._________________________________________________ What you'd like to be called: Age: Gender: State: Music Background (years, instruments, etc.): Favorite... Drum Brand: Band: CD: Dish: Website: Complete the statement What people don't know about me is that... What may suprise people is the fact that I listen to... This weekend I'm going to... And lastly, this post is ridiculously... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tripod trilogy Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 Originally posted by Drumming4Him Part of a community is knowing a little bit about the other people. In the case of this drum forum, regular posters. If you don't mind, please fill this out accordingly (by copy and pasting into your own reply). I think it'd be kinda cool to know who I'm talking to. _________________________________________________ What you'd like to be called: tripod Age: 26 Gender (bender?): male Local (state): OR Music Background (years, instruments, etc.): 7 boring years trumpet, 6 frustrating years guitar, 2 fabulous years drums Favorite... Drum Brand: Gretsch Artist: Bob Dylan CD: currently: at war with the mystics - flaming lips Dish: an authentic stir fry Website: www.maggieschoice.com Complete the statement What people don't know about me is that i'm really not the ladies man I pretend to be. What may suprise people is the fact that I listen to Howard Stern, a habit i picked up from my fiancee. This weekend I'm going to finish installing a high energy ignition system in my 73 vw bug so i can sell it. And lastly, this post is ridiculously truthful, i couldn't think of anything funny to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ArtVandelay Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 Oh what the heck... What you'd like to be called: "Art" is just fine Age: 34 Gender (bender?): Male Local (state): New Jersey Music Background (years, instruments, etc.): Drums since 15 years old. Some guitar for the past 8 years - not enough to play it in a band. Favorite... Drum Brand: I'm partial to Pearl's snare drums Band: Barenaked Ladies, James Brown, early AC/DC, and a lot of stuff in between CD: no one favorite Dish: Sushi, Cajun food, Buffalo Wings, Ribs, Peter Luger's Steak, Pizza from Brothers' Pizzeria on Staten Island Website: Google Complete the statement What people don't know about me is that...I was on the news in South Beach, Florida. They were interviewing people on the boardwalk asking how they were dealing with the hottest Christmas in I don't know how many years. I was skating. What may suprise people is the fact that I listen to...My wife This weekend I'm going to...Not work And lastly, this post is ridiculously...Superfabtrapulous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RockBass Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 What you'd like to be called: RockBass or Chris or "Wrong forum, dude." Age: 25 Gender (bender?): Male Local (state): Washington State Music Background (years, instruments, etc.): Geez. Clarinet - long time ago, trombone - 12 years, bass - 9 years, guitar - 8 years, piano - 3 years, drums - 2 months Favorite... Drum Brand: Sonor Band: Project 86 CD: ...Songs to Burn Your Bridges By - Project 86 Dish: Revenge, preferably served cold. Or tuna noodle casserole Website: www.kofc.org (it's what I do for a living). Also www.ultimate-guitar.com Complete the statement What people don't know about me is that...Trent Reznor is my cousin. What may suprise people is the fact that I listen to...ska and classical (preferably Baroque period). This weekend I'm going to...probably be eating leftover turkey and playing Gears of War. And lastly, this post is ridiculously...ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Drumming4Him Posted November 22, 2006 Author Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 What you'd like to be called: "Merc," that'd be my online name. Age: 21 Gender (bender?): male - no Local (state): CA Music Background (years, instruments, etc.): drumming for little more than a couple years. As my name says, I currently drum for my church. Favorite... Drum Brand: VicFirth sticks are cool Band: umm... not really CD: nah Dish: almost anything hearty. Website: google Complete the statement What people don't know about me is that... I can enjoy a day by myself. What may suprise people is the fact that I listen to... Timberlake. This weekend I'm going to... be in Reno with family. I don't care much for the "smallest biggest city." And lastly, this post is ridiculously... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members the DW Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 What you'd like to be called: Whatever turns you on. Age: 49 Gender (bender?): Male Local (state): Hawaii Music Background (years, instruments, etc.): Drums 35 years, Guitar 28 years, Bass 17 years. Permanent member of 6 bands, on call with 9 others. Favorite... Drum Brand: why, dw of course. Band: Tower of Power circa 1973 CD: too many to list Dish: too many to list Website: This one! ha ha Complete the statement What people don't know about me is that...I also build computers as a hobby. What may suprise people is the fact that I listen to...classical music This weekend I'm going to...play two gigs And lastly, this post is ridiculously...invasive of my privacy! ha ha just kidding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fishingprize Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 What you'd like to be called: andrew Age: 20 Gender (bender?): male Local (state): nope, new zealand Music Background (years, instruments, etc.): drums 6 years, guitar 5 years, harmonica 1 year.... Favorite... Drum Brand: I own a tama, if i were to buy a kit new it would probably be mapex Band: Dream Theater, the Ataris, anything with Brad Wilk CD: blink 182's enema of the state, dream theater's train of thought Dish: indian Website: this one Complete the statement What people don't know about me is that... i'm the only person on this board from new zealand? maybe? i'm also a vegetarian What may suprise people is the fact that I listen to... anything from creedence clearwater revival to 8 foot sativa This weekend I'm going to... play a gig with my band in a small town an hour north, help my sister move into her new house, film at a local pro wrestling event, film the santa parade for tv And lastly, this post is ridiculously... nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kannibul3 Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 What you'd like to be called: anything non-derogatory Age: 28 Gender (bender?): Male Local (state): Oklahoma Music Background (years, instruments, etc.): 9 years on drums, 8 years on guitar, 2 months back on drums. Favorite... Drum Brand: Mapex, though I like pearl, Tama, Ludwig, and DW Band: Not that many CD: A couple Dish: spoon? Website: notta Complete the statement What people don't know about me is that...it's a secret... What may suprise people is the fact that I listen to...everything This weekend I'm going to...ride my motorcycle And lastly, this post is ridiculously...redundant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 1001gear Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 What you'd like to be called: Age: 50 +/- going on 60 and 29 Gender (bender?): Male although if lesbian is a gender I'd consider it. Local - that's locale BTW - (state): of Constant Evolution Music Background (years, instruments, etc.): Absolutely Favorite... Drum Brand: hate 'em all. plywood, pipe, window tint ... Band: whatever's happenin'. Most bands are just sinister industrial doohickeys for amusement purposes only CD: CD run. Run D run. .... Dish: Most certainly Website: no Complete the statement What people don't know about me is that... If I knew that I'd be trying for Emperor What may suprise people is the fact that I listen to... see previous This weekend I'm going to... add 48 hrs. to my existence. And lastly, this post is ridiculously... I think that should be reworded to reflect the actuality that any content herein is reactionary and functional to a contrived set of conditions and assumptions with which the poster has defacto consented to comply without prerequisite cognition or informed confirmation. That is, this survey is ridiculously ... Yes. Totally fur shure myann. Without question. Absolutely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TimeKeeper310 Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 What you'd like to be called: Mark Age: 44 Gender (bender?): Male Local (state): Louisiana Music Background (years, instruments, etc.): 4 yrs. on drums, switched to lead vocals for 4 yrs...(hiatus, 10 yrs.)....returned to 'Mounting The Throne' , 6 yrs. ago, and still, to this day, 'Mountin' an' Poundin'' Favorite... Drum Brand: Pearl Band: just one?...why!!?!....can't do it... CD: burned, various artists Dish: taco Website: Complete the statement What people don't know about me is that...i'm an undercover agent for the FBI What may suprise people is the fact that I listen to...Hillary Duff, Cheetah Girls, Pussycat Dolls with my daughter when we're lip-syncing on saturday nights.. This weekend I'm going to...introduce myself to...me And lastly, this post is ridiculously...short, and not very invasive at all.......I would've asked for much more!! :thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BATCAT Posted November 22, 2006 Moderators Share Posted November 22, 2006 Oh sure, ok, might as well since I've been here over five years! What you'd like to be called: Well, my real name is Will Age:29 Gender:male Locale (state):Seattle, WA Music Background (years, instruments, etc.): about 12 years of drumming, 8 on guitar/bass, occasional attempted singing Favorite... Drum Brand: Don't really have one... I'll happily play any decent drums. Band:The Cure CD:Hmm, Disintegration, by the Cure, I suppose Dish:many, but especially Indian and Thai Complete the statement What people don't know about me is that... What may suprise people is the fact that I listen to the Carpenters, by choice! This weekend I'm going to playa show in Yakima if the roads aren't crap, which they probably will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rockbeat Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 What you'd like to be called: My real name is Cody. Here I'll also answer to either rockbeat or just plain rock. Age: 42 going on 22 Gender (bender?): Male Local (state): Texas Music Background (years, instruments, etc.): Drumming for 30 years, been learning guitar for about two years (still very much in the learning stage since I still devote about 90% of my "free music time" to drumming, and I also sing. Favorite... Drum Brand: Mapex Band: Led Zeppelin CD: Physical Grafitti Dish: barbequed brisket and anything Tex-Mex Website: I don't guess I really have a fave. this one probably comes the closest. Complete the statement What people don't know about me is that...I'm a bigtime World War II buff. What may suprise people is the fact that I listen to...'40s big band music. That probably doesn't surprise alot of people here, but it usually shocks the crap out my non-musician friends. This weekend I'm going to...work on one of my band's rehearsal spaces and probably eat alot of turkey sandwiches. And lastly, this post is ridiculously...personal. j/k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agogobill Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 What you'd like to be called: anything but late for dinner ... Age: 39 (some will get this) Gender (bender?):M Local (state):MO, USA Music Background (years, instruments, etc.):drums and percussion since '67 or '68 off and on Favorite... Drum and/or Cymbal Brand: Tempus, Fibes, Gretsch, Ludwig, Rogers, Sonor, Slingerland, Zildjian, Paiste, UFIP, Bosphorus Band name: The Hamburger Pimps CD: yeah, lots of 'em Dish: Enchilada plate from Pueblo Nuevo Website: FQ,S! Complete the statement What people don't know about me is that... I'm always right and I never lie. What may suprise people is the fact that I listen to... the birds This weekend I'm going to... Greece and swim the English Channel And lastly, this post is ridiculously... full of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rogal Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 What you'd like to be called: my forum name will do. Age: 31 Gender (bender?): Male Local (state): Kilkenny Music Background (years, instruments, etc.): Bass Guitar 2001-2006. Drums 2006 - present. Favorite... Drum Brand: Mapex Band: our own - Outlaw Souls CD: Def Leppard - Hysteria Dish: fried rice with chicken & spring rolls Website: shameless plug* www.myspace.com/outlawsouls Complete the statement What people don't know about me is that... wouldn't be much good if I said it because then they'd know what they don't know. What may suprise people is the fact that I listen to... them. This weekend I'm going to... practice then go drinking. And lastly, this post is ridiculously... off topic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members twosticks Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 Originally posted by Drumming4Him _________________________________________________What you'd like to be called: The Man! ME, (really whatever you want, most call me twosticks or sticks)Age:37Gender (bender?):Male and me no bend.Local (state):FloridaMusic Background (years, instruments, etc.):guitar lessons at 5 and then 10, didn't work. First pratice pad in 82' first set in 85'. Been in few bands with friends, played small gigs, jammed, made demos awhile back. Got married and a real job so is more a hobby now...Favorite...Drum Brand: I really like them all, If I could I would own a set of each! Is like asking "Do you want a jet or a yacht?"Band: I've been big on Genesis for a long time, but anymore if it's good songs, talent and a little bit of soul, straight from the heart, I'm for it!CD: Can't pick one, depends on my mood, But I'm sure Gary Wright's "Dream Weaver" ranks up there somewhere....Dish:Again, taste change, Country fried Steak, A good Ribeye, Tex Mex, Salsbury steak, Patty Melts, Buffulo Wings...are just so many......Website: This one, Has become my fav from all the nice folks on here...Is a really nice way for me to unwind at the end of the day. Where else can you have drummers from Fla to Tejas to Hawaii to Washington State to NYC, Baltimore and even overseas? (well, maybe other drum forums on the web??) Complete the statementWhat people don't know about me is that...In person, I don't really speak that much until I know someone more...What may suprise people is the fact that I listen to...James Blunt, I'm sorry, but I like "You're Beautiful" Well written and played and comes from the heart. This weekend I'm going to... I work on Fri/Sat, but my first days off in Dec after Thankgiving I REALLY need to clean up my yard, (leaves, pick up limbs) I also need to store the warm weather stuff I've just thrown into my shed so far. And lastly, this post is ridiculously...off topic a lot or reapeats the same questions lately. BUT it's all good.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members boose44 Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 What you'd like to be called: Your Grace, but you can call me Bruce. Age: I'll admit to being over 50 Gender (bender?): Mail Local (state): Florida, somewhere close to Mickey & Minnie Music Background (years, instruments, etc.): 38 years playing drums, also noodle around with keyboards Favorite... Drum Brand: Pearl (first drumset 38 years ago - latest drumset with lots of others in between) Band: Yes, Zepp, Floyd, Rushed.. all the usual suspects CD: Yes, I've heard of that format Dish: Something called Pizziola from a little neighborhood Italian place Website: Harmony something or other. Think it's a remote control. Complete the statement What people don't know about me is that...I am computer evil super-genius -- I only look and act like a dork. What may suprise people is the fact that I listen to...Electronic Music (Space variety) This weekend I'm going to...enjoy a day or two off from work! And lastly, this post is ridiculously...non-informative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sherman22 Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 What you'd like to be called: Matthew Sherman Age: 23 Gender (bender?): Male Local (state): Orlando, FL Music Background (years, instruments, etc.): Piano, since 3, drums since 5, clarinet since 10, saxophone since 12, guitar and bass since 8 Favorite... Drum Brand: DW drums/ hardware, all Cymbals that sound good, Regal Tip sticks, Remo Heads Band: In about 3 bands right now CD: Too many, but I'll name my top 3 this week, "Blood and Chocolate" Elvis Costello, "Stone Roses" Stone Roses, "Modern Times" Bob Dylan Dish: Lasagna Website: www.moderndrummer.com Complete the statement What people don't know about me is that...I hate people What may suprise people is the fact that I listen to...a lot of Van Morrisson This weekend I'm going to...Eat Turkey and drink beer And lastly, this post is ridiculously...inquisitive and good:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members theFoot Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 What you'd like to be called: Edna Age: middle Gender (bender?): not anymore, i grew out of that stage Local (state): i'm what they call a transient Music Background (years, instruments, etc.): drums=24yrs Favorite... Drum Brand: too many good ones to have a fav.but... vintage = Rogers big high-end = Gretsch big general = Yamaha small = all those custom shops on the web hardware = dw Bands: In no order (If I had a 256MB player, all of these would be represented): Tortoise, Tool, Wilco, Sex Pistols, B.M. & The Wailers, The Meters, Band of Gypsys, Harold BuddBrian EnoDaniel Lanois, Death Cab for Cutie, Beatles, Radiohead, The Smiths, Spiritualized CDs: Passion (Peter Gabriel), Aenima (Tool), Abbey Road (Beatles), Revolver (Beatles), Kid A (Radiohead), Tortoise, (Tortoise), TNT (Tortoise), Kind of Blue (Miles), Giant Steps (Coltrane), Never Mind the Bollocks (Sex Pistols) Dish: Chana Masala Website: Google Complete the statement: What people don't know about me is that... spent 2 years in music school as a "Jazz Drum Set" major What may suprise people is the fact that I listen to... Klezmer music, Blue Grass, gamelons, didgeridoo, The Brand New Heavies This weekend I'm going to... fly to China with a belly full of turkey And lastly, this post is ridiculously... redundant. aren't there a few "get to know you" threads already, along with people's profiles that you can link into. is this for a school project? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members drumsdb Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 What you'd like to be called: Danny, Drumsdb, DB or hey you Age: 27 Gender (bender?): Male Local (state): GA Music Background (years, instruments, etc.): Drums 19yrs, Guitar (5yrs)..."Strictly rhythm, he doesn't want to make it cry or sing" Favorite... Drum Brand: Tama ... and an army of Snares (Custom, Ludwig, Slingerland, etc...) Band: Changes daily... today ... Vertical Horizon, Army of Anyone, Tool CD: Changes daily.... today Vertical Horizon (Live Stages), Army of Anyone (Army of Anyone), Our Lady Peace (Live) Dish: Steak (medium rare), baked potato (butter only), and a veggie to be named later... Website: www.myspace.com/drumsdb Complete the statement What people don't know about me is that...I am an encyclopedia of useless musical knowledge. What may suprise people is the fact that I listen to...anything that doesn't suck This weekend I'm going to...hopefully break a dry spell. And lastly, this post is ridiculously... no one will actually read people's replys. __________________ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RumStik Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 What you'd like to be called: {censored}in' Genius (but nobody calls me that) Age: 44 Gender (bender?): Male....and okay, so it's bent....a little Local (state): On a mountain in PA Music Background (years, instruments, etc.): started drumming as a (little) kid; started playing bass at 12; over the years had "classical training" on clarinet, tuba, trombone, piano, and percussion Favorite... Drum Brand: then Rogers; now Mapex Band: Dream Theater CD: (at the moment), Jordan Rudess' "Feeding The Wheel" Dish: Veal Priazzo, accompanied by the silky comfort of Capt' Morgan & Diet Pepsi Vanilla Website: Yes, I see webs everywhere *itch* Complete the statement What people don't know about me is that...I've been a painter, short order cook, soldier, radiographic technologist, pizza maker, crane operator, bingo caller, forklift driver, and typesetter...I was damn good at every one of those jobs and hated every {censored}in' minute... What may suprise people is the fact that I listen to...funk ..."sure I'll dance...soon as I hear some Billy Preston..." This weekend I'm going to...work my ass off, (moving), and medicate heavily And lastly, this post is ridiculous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FitchFY Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 What you'd like to be called: Fitch Age: 25 Gender (bender?): "I'm all man, baby." Local (state): Just outside of Boston, MA Music Background (years, instruments, etc.): A few years of piano, 6 years of guitar, and coming up on 15 years of drumming (minus a year or two from hiatus)... and scarily, a few years of bad singing Favorite... Drum Brand: Ideally, Tama, but I love my Yamahas Band: King's X, Letdown, Brookfield (I'm big on local music) CD: Last few days, it's been Lostprophets Dish: A great burrito Website: Probably here... or here Complete the statement What people don't know about me is that... I'm a total softy and love making friends What may suprise people is the fact that I listen to... Christina Aguilera's new CD This weekend I'm going to... spend some time with the family, work on my band's CD, mountain bike, and play a killer gig. And lastly, this post is ridiculously... addictive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Old Steve Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 Ok, here you go_________________________________________________ What you'd like to be called: Steve, Steverino, sexy beast Age: 38 +6 days Gender (bender?): all man...really Local (state): state of confusion, New York Music Background (years, instruments, etc.): Played the drums since I was in 5th grade (long time). Took a year of piano lessons. Own a bass....still learning the basics. Favorite... Drum Brand: Tama, DW, Precision Band: Primus CD: Sailing the Seas of Cheese, or The Brown Album Dish: Filet mignion, medium rare, with hash browns and sauteed onions. Website: this place, Break.com, rockandrollconfidential.com Complete the statement What people don't know about me is that...I can hold my breath for 2 minutes. What may suprise people is the fact that I listen to...talk radio. This weekend I'm going to...sit in a mini-van for a long time, deep fry a turkey, and drink good beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SudzDrummer Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 What you'd like to be called: Sudz Age: 22 Gender (bender?): Uber Man Local (state): Ontario Canada Music Background (years, instruments, etc.): Almost 3 years of drums, that's all folks! Favorite... Drum Brand: Yamaha Band: Incubus CD: Incubus - Make Yourself Dish: An old fashioned hammabagger Website: Anything with drums on it Complete the statement What people don't know about me is that... I won a C&C custom snare because my cousin entered me in the draw without telling me... best surprise phonecall ever. What may suprise people is the fact that I listen to... A lot of classic jazz on vinyl This weekend I'm going to... Work, try out coated emporers on my toms, write 2 essays and sleep! And lastly, this post is ridiculously... rediculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TimeKeeper310 Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 Okok....do we need to wait until all have submitted?....when do we get to comment on these replies?... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Drumming4Him Posted November 22, 2006 Author Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 Originally posted by TimeKeeper310 Okok....do we need to wait until all have submitted?....when do we get to comment on these replies?... Really... yah damn robots! Clip: http://youtube.com/watch?v=NbPEhYVCaTc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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