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Gavin - Drums and Percussion


What do you call someone who hangs around with a group of musicians? That's right - it's a drummer! And in this case, it's Gav! This pint-sized ginger marvel was the first ever DNA drummer, who liked it so much that, after he quit 8 years ago, he decided that he'd rejoin in 2004! In his spare time, Gavin likes nothing better than whittling drumsticks out of logs, and sewing sequins to his rock and roll drumming cloak that will be unveiled at some point in the near future.

Favorite Drink

Um Bongo - they drink it in the congo. That's why it's so difficult to get in Dorset

 
Influences
Hoary old prog records - Floyd, Genesis, Led Zep, Bowie - anything with a Gatefold sleeve
 
Don't Mention
The Stillettos - the 'band' not the shoe!
"Can you make the drums a bit quieter please?"
'Are you gonna go my Way' in the Nelson with Thieves Kitchen ('Are you gonna start playing on the off-beat' more like!)
"Can I have a go on your drums - aww go on, I'm really good. What harm can it do, I can show you a few fills, etc, etc" Usually occurs at end of gig when I'm trying to pack up, or during the break.
 
Best Rock Moment
O'Neills on St.Patricks day - with a line of bouncers defending the band from an over-enthusiastic drunken crowd! Rock and/or Roll!
 
Equipment
Pearl Export EX (nice 'n' shiny model)
Rototoms
Sabian Pro Hi-Hats 13"
Sabian AAX Stage Crash 16"
Zildjian Edge Razor Crash 16"
Istanbul Crash 16"
Stagg China 18"
Sabian 20" AAX 20" Ride
Sabian B8 Splash 8" & 6"
Gibraltor Bass drum pedal
Janus Hi-Hat Stand (I hope to lordy the 'J' doesn't wear off!)
Clip on fan (£4.99 from B&Q)
 
Favorite Links
Yikes, it's a Prog rock band!