I am a self taught drummer and percussionist. I taught myself when I was 11 years old using a single Gretch snare drum. I bought a cheap beginners set for $50 and then at age 16 bought my first new set of Rogers. My Rogers are now a collectors item and are well preserved. I currently play Tama Starclassics; 4 ply and Zildjian cymbols, usually K darks or hybrids. My setup is: single bass drum, 3 mounted toms (8, & 2 10s), 2 floors (12 & 14), extra Jimbo wood rimmed snare, with 2 Remo figerglass congas, Djembe & suspended lapbongos. My styles range from Rock - Progressive Rock - Jazz Rock - Latin & Latin Jazz. Some of my favorite drummers include: Bill Bruford, Buddy Rich & Billy Cobham. Some bands that influenced my style include: Santana, Rush, Yes, Police, Chic Corea/Return to Forever, Alman Brothers, Todd Rudgren/Utopia, The Who, Dave Mathhews & SteelyDan.   My musical portfolio of drummage, percussives and batterie here: The Reporters - 1980-1985; 1st album Broke N' Brokenhearted; voted best new rock band in Phx Az 1984; the band broke up mid way through recording our 2nd album; there was a small cult following several years after when the bass player's sons formed their own band and brought back many of The ...Reporters' songs. Our singer Chad was one of the few singers who could sing Rush, Journey, Police and U2. The Tom Booth Band - Christian Rock - 1986-1992; drummer for Tom's 1st two albums (on cassette back then), available on one of Tom's earlier CDs "Find Us Ready," I'm playing on the cuts #8 More Than Gold, #10 I Cannot Tell It All and #12 Lord Will Bless His People; Tom was nominated for a Dove award for "I Will Choose Christ; Tom and I roomed together for about 1 1/2 before we were both married and I was part of his music ministry core team at St Timothy in Mesa AZ for many years in the 80's and 90's. See more on Tom Booth at www.tomboothmusic.com Peter Pancrazi Jazz Band - 1993-1996; mainstream, swing and latin jazz. Peter is a master guitarist from Berkeley and is a mainstay jazz performer in the Phx area. See more on Peter at www.peterpancrazi.com Jaime Cortez - 1997-1999; performed percussion in live local live venues and performances for the churches, teens and youth up until our family moving to Illinois. See more on Jaime at www.jaimecortezmusic.com John Parsley Band - 2000-2005; pop rock band performing in St Charles area and Fox River 4th of July on the water at Potowanamie Park for 3 years in a row. Liam Lawton - 2001; studio percussion on Liam's album In The Quiet; recorded in Barrington Illinois, produced by Gary Daigle, formerly of the Dameans. Maria Graft Band - 2005-2007; drums and percussion on Maria's Christmas album 2009 ;and various youth rallies. See more on Maria at www.mariagraft.com Rory Cooney - since 2001; Rory is a Catholic recording artist, songwriter and Director of Liturgy and Music at St Anne Parish in Barrington Illinois. I am a staff music minister there and have performed various concerts with Rory and Catholic artists, such as Cyprian (Daniel) Consiglio, John Angotti, Liam Lawton, Tom Kendzia and more. See more on Rory and his wonderful music (since the 1980's) at www.giamusic.com Gary Daigle - since 2001t; drums and percussion freelance work for St Edna's parish in Arlington Heights Illinois or for various studio or concert projects. Gary was a founding member of the Dameans and is a gifted guitarist and songwriter and a collaborator with Rory Cooney. See more on Gary at www.giamusic.com