Me a drummer?? lt all started back when l was about 11 years old. Our neighborhood had a local garage band. l was fascinated by the drummer, he played on a set of Stewart drums. After watching the band practice over the next couple years, l decided it was the instrument for me.

Once l started grade seven, the music program at school allowed me to start my dream of playing. They had a 1967 Ludwig Acrolite snare drum, l loved the sound. Just recently l was able to acquire one from a local music shop. After playing the snare for about 6 months, the school added a bass drum, high hat and ride cymbal for me. As for learning my chops, much of my time was consumed playing along with records to achieve good timing, listening to all types of drummers and trying to develop a style of my own. The only formal training l had was a drum teacher for about two months, but mostly l was self taught. My main mentor was lan Paice of Deep Purple, who had the greatest influence on me. Thirty years later l still enjoy the drums more than ever.

Deep Purple drummer lan Paice and l at a meet and greet in Toronto Feb.2004. What a pleasure it was to meet this humble and kind gentleman. After over 30 years playing in Deep Purple and many other bands. lan just keeps getting better. Check out Deep Purples website by clicking here

Wonderful World Of Drum Sets:

	Yet another Sonor "Special Edition" in red sparkle laquer. This set comes in rock sizes including a 24x17.5 bass drum, 12x10 tom, 14x14, 16x16 floor tom with 14x5 snare. Great sounding drums!!
	Sonor 3003 "Special Edition" in birdseye cherry. A truly stunning drum set in color and sound. The bass drum is absolutely floor pounding, no muffling. Drum sizes 22x17.5 bass drum, 10x8, 12x10 tom, 14x12, 16x14 hanging toms and a 14x5 snare drum. Check out Sonor drums by clicking here

This was my first Tama drum set, it was 9 piece. Awesome for live performance, the band l was playing in was doing cover songs from Supertamp, Christopher Cross, Steely Dan, Focus etc.

Custom kit l built, using kellar maple shells. Had the shells painted using a tri-coat which gave it a truly classic look. Drum sizes 24x18 bass, 12x10 tom, 16x16 floor tom and 14x6 snare.

Tom Wells Custom drums, red sparkle with gold hardware. By far the best sounding drums l have ever heard. Features a 26x14 bass drum, 14x11 tom and 18x16 floor tom. Paiste lnnovation high hat cymbals with Sabian XS cymbals. Check out Toms website, Click Here

Yamaha Stage Advantage in gold metallic. This set features a 20x17 bass drum, 10x8, 12x10 tom, 14x14, 16x16 floor tom, 14x5 wood snare. The snare drum tuned tight has a clean crack to it and the smaller bass drum sounds as punchy as the 24x17 bass drum l have used.

Ludwig maple drums, they were wrapped in a shiny white color. The drums were completely stripped and now show there natural finish. Drum sizes 24x16 bass drum, 13x12 tom, 14x14,16x16 floor tom and 14x8 Tama snare drum.

Sonor 3003 drums in white sparkle, gorgeous color. They sound awesome specifically the bass drum. The tom mount design is spectacular! Drum sizes are 22x17.5 bass drum, 12x10, 13x11 tom, 16x16 floor tom and 14x5.5 snare drum.

Yamaha Stage Advantage in Fade Purple Blue. This set features a 22x17 bass drum, 8x8, 10x8, 12x10 tom, 14x14, 16x16 floor tom, 14x6 Tico Torres Signature snare.

	The Yamaha Stage Custom reconfigured, with a 26x18 bass drum. What a sound!!
	Silver sparkle Pacific drums! This kit comes with a 22x18 bass drum, extremely punchy. No real comments as of yet on this set.