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Like several several others have mentioned I never remember NOT wanting to play drums. Beat on pots as a little kid. Played drums on the hammock keeping time with the music while my parents watched the Lawerence Welk show. Played the "jingle bells" to the song of the same name in Kindegarten cause I was the only one who could play them in time with the song. The rest is mystery...  oops...ment history  . Plus (as others have mentioned) I love the thrill of performing. P.S. There's only one "L" in compels.  BigBill |
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wow! i thought i had dreamed up Banana Splits! OH YEA!!! I got my picture taken with them at King's Island. Or was it Coney Island... I was too young. Anyway, they RAWK! |
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« Reply #22 on: September 12, 2003, 07:15 AM » |
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Let's see, what got me into drumming....Oh, yeah--all the money, loose women, drugs and alcohol...but please remember I was 11 years old when that drew me into drumming. Now I drum for my own pleasure, entertain my kids, and keep my neighbors in line.  |
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« Reply #24 on: September 12, 2003, 07:59 AM » |
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there's so many things that got me started on the drums when i was 11 or so my sister had a bf who played the drums, i saw him playing and instantly became obsessed with the drums and drumming, he gave me a free drumkit and free lessons  some of the reasons i still drum is cause i want to inspire people and make great music that can change peoples emotions, to make a difference in the world and effect people in a positive way, i want to be able to have enough money to change the things i see wrong with the world, there's some other more emotional reasons i drum too that i dont really feel comfortable talking about, also the feeling of having a crowd go off infront of u is an incredible feeling, also i kinda wanna prove wrong all the people who ever put me down and told me i'd be unsuccessful (@$%# teachers, trying to discourage me to do the only thing i love and the only thing i can do) also if i can't drum i don't know what else i could do, but even if i don't become big and famous (which is probably what's going to happen) i'd love to just jam with a band and write music |
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« Reply #25 on: September 12, 2003, 09:29 AM » |
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I can't really remember what specifically got me interested in drums. All I can remember is pulling the pots and pans out of the cabinets when I was very young (3 or 4) and banging away. I'd even set up a "kit" with multiple pots! LOL I also "played drums" on the back of the car seat when I heard one of my favorite songs on the radio (Little Red Riding Hood by Sam the Sham and the Pharos was a particular favorite). In elementary school I wanted be in the band (my older sister played clarinet in the high school band) so I too took up clarinet. There wasn't a drum or percussion section in the elementary school band. I HATED clarinet. So as soon as I made it to Junior High, I hit the drum line! Dad bought me a blue glitter Ludwig marching snare from Mississippi Music in Gulfport and I wore that bad boy out! I loved that band! My Dad also bought my first drum kit (for $100! He paid $75 just for the marching snare!) when I was 14 and I played it until I was 19. Babies happened, so the kit had to go bye-bye!  I played other people's kits when I could cuz I missed it so much. In 1990 I bought another kit and I've been at it pretty regular since then! I stay at it because I just love it. I love to play live gigs. I just love music! It's my creative outlet! Well one of them and my favorite for sure! |
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« Reply #26 on: September 12, 2003, 09:36 AM » |
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It was high school band drummers (I wasn't in my teens yet but dug what I heard so much!), and pretty much simultaneously this crazy TV show called the "Banana Splits". A bunch of guys dressed up like Apes (sort of Ape versions of Big Bird on "Sesame Street") - and the drummer was the crazy one! One banana, two banana, three banana, four Four bananas make a bunch and so do many more. Over hill and highway the banana buggies go Comin' to bring you the Banana Split show (CHORUS) Tra la la, la la la la Tra la la, la la la la Four banana, three banana, two banana, one All bananas playin' in the bright warm sun. Flippin' like a pancake, popping like a cork Fleegle, Bingo, Drooper an' Snork (REPEAT CHORUS) Two banana, four banana, one banana, three Swingin' like a bunch on monkeys, hangin' from a tree. Hey there, ev'rybody, won't you come along and see How much like Banana Splits ev'ryone can be (REPEAT CHORUS) Makin up a mess of fun Makin up a mess of fun Happiness for ev'ryone Tra la la, la la la la Tra la la, la la la la Tra la la, la la la la Sorry Kids...I couldn't resist..I LOVE that song.... My older brother was a drummer and he brought home the red sparkled Rogers kit from the school jazz band and had it set up in the basement when I got home from school. Took one look at them bad boys and have never looked back! Why do I still do it? If you have to ask...you will never understand -RHS |
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« Reply #27 on: September 12, 2003, 10:48 AM » |
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I am so tickled by this Forum! The responses to my very first posting have me laughing, contemplating and fantasizing about all you cool, dedicated drummers at the same time I am increasing my knowledge of drumming and .... spelling!.... compels, compels, compels- I think Ive got it, but it looks and feels better with 2 ls- compells- kinda like playing with 2 sticks rather than one.
As for my story, I received my first intoxicating hit of rhythm while playing tambourine on the beach in California at age 19. Having already been thoroughly introduced to classical music by my musical family, I noticed I could hold down a rock-steady beat with the beach drummers and thought I ought to study percussion some day. It has taken quite a while to get here, but the time has been well spent exploring keyboards, vocals and songwriting along with a few years on electric bass. Several years ago I found myself playing in a world fusion group in Boulder that featured hand drumming. My fascination led me to study djembe for a while until I encountered Haitian and Cuban rhythms. Now I am totally hooked, spending most of my free time in a rhythm study group that has evolved into a really tight group of friends/ soulmates. Now every part of me says "YES" to this! I feel this bliss is my soul connecting to archetypal/ ancestral realms through the rhythms. This has been a major turning point in my musical life and I am very grateful.
In joyful celebration of life.... Tessalin
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« Reply #28 on: September 12, 2003, 12:18 PM » |
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I would have to say.... the voices.
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« Reply #29 on: September 12, 2003, 02:29 PM » |
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I first got into drumming because my parents wanted me and my siblings to play an intrument in the band. If for no other reason than to broaden our horizons... My old sister picked clarinette, I picked drums, and my two younger brothers followed me into drumming. My sister & I were the only ones that played all the way through high school though. Micky Dolenz was probably the biggest influence on me as I always ejoyed watching the monkies on TV back in the 60's. Remember the funny series they had back then? I never knew it wasn't him playing back then either! Ringo is the only other name I recall from back then, but I really never cared much for their music back then. It's only been in my later years I've come to appreciate a lot of the stuff they did. What keeps me playing now is the enjoyment of playing with my friends/band and making music together. Even if it is just playing oldies covers, it's a lot of fun. We play out in public for our first gig tomorrow night, and I can't wait to get up on stage and do some drummin'! |
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« Reply #30 on: September 12, 2003, 03:27 PM » |
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The need to hit 2 and 4 really hard.
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My family is musical, so they inspired me quite a bit. Drummers like Moon and Bonham influenced me to keep it going. For me, it's all about music, chicks and beer... maybe a few dollars here and there. Drums are therapeutic and keep me sane.. although my sanity is debatable. PS - Micky Dolenz RAWKZ! My family is very into Percussion. My mother and my uncle both play. I saw my mom play and thought wow how cool my mom plays drums! My mom and Micky Dolenz have the same birthday but he is one year older than her. It makes me smile when people come over to the house and see my set and ask my husband are you the drummer. He smiles and says no Lori is. |
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I remember when i was in grade 6 elementry school and the junior high/high school band teacher came to audition all the kids. Well EVERYONE auditioned so i seen no reason to be different. We went through the tap lessons or whatever and she asked me what i wanted to play and told me all the instruments i could pick from. Being 11 or 12 at the time the only thing that appealed was drums so i picked them. I remember her saying that over 60 people asked for drums and she was only picking 8. But i was picked to play drums. Got to the first day and learned 'hot cross buns' and loved the instrument ever since.
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« Reply #33 on: September 12, 2003, 05:06 PM » |
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One banana, two banana, three banana, four
Four bananas make a bunch and so do many more.
Over hill and highway the banana buggies go
Comin' to bring you the Banana Split show
(CHORUS)
Tra la la, la la la la
Tra la la, la la la la
Four banana, three banana, two banana, one
All bananas playin' in the bright warm sun.
Flippin' like a pancake, popping like a cork
Fleegle, Bingo, Drooper an' Snork
(REPEAT CHORUS)
Two banana, four banana, one banana, three
Swingin' like a bunch on monkeys, hangin' from a tree.
Hey there, ev'rybody, won't you come along and see
How much like Banana Splits ev'ryone can be
(REPEAT CHORUS)
Makin up a mess of fun
Makin up a mess of fun
Happiness for ev'ryone
Tra la la, la la la la
Tra la la, la la la la
Tra la la, la la la la
Ahahaha! I still remember their green album that I played over and over. Then, got the red "close-and-play" plastic phonograph with the iron nail for a needle. Proceeded to scratch up the monkeys greatest hits while stomping all around the room and jumping on the bed! The things we do for rhythm.. |
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Herb Alpert and the Tijauna Brass (sigh) hate to admit it. Whipped Cream and other Delights was the album. I don't know who the drummer even was. But for some reason that did it. I also watched the Banana Splits and the Archies. My god can't believe I am telling you this. Then it happened heard Grand Funk Railway with Don Brewer on the drums. That was it. Don Brewer was god. I think I saw them 3 times in concert.
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« Reply #35 on: September 12, 2003, 06:22 PM » |
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Drumming is kind of like the feeling I get when I eat Skittles(TM). You know, that 'gotta chew more' thing that happens with your rear molars when the bag is empty.
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« Reply #36 on: September 12, 2003, 07:25 PM » |
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Herb Alpert and the Tijauna Brass (sigh) hate to admit it. Whipped Cream and other Delights was the album. I don't know who the drummer even was. But for some reason that did it. I also watched the Banana Splits and the Archies. My god can't believe I am telling you this. Then it happened heard Grand Funk Railway with Don Brewer on the drums. That was it. Don Brewer was god. I think I saw them 3 times in concert.
Whipped Cream and other Delights...What a cover. I didn't know I wanted to be a drummer but I knew I was heterosexual!!! The Archies Jughead was the drummer and Betty played the tambourine!! |
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« Reply #37 on: September 13, 2003, 02:07 AM » |
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I blame it all on early Crue and Metallica. |
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« Reply #38 on: September 13, 2003, 05:52 AM » |
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I blame it all on early Crue and Metallica. Yeah, that new music gets me moving! |
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« Reply #39 on: September 14, 2003, 11:18 AM » |
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My next door neighbor as a child. He was about 5 years older then me and played a red sparkle Japanese knock off kit. I used to hear him pay all the time so I started in school band on snare.
I continue because of the groove tattooed upon my soul.
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The techniques, though they play an important role in the early stage, should not be too restrictive, complex or mechanical. If we cling to them, we will become bound by their limitation. Any technique, however worthy and desirable, becomes a disease when the mind is obsessed with it.
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