Saturday, February 26, 2011

1. Cobus Potgieter

Cobus Potgieter is one of South Africa's biggest internet sensations. He's never had any drumming lessons (other than listening to music and watching drumming videos). He has a huge admiration and respect for the craft that is drumming and has a desire to be the best he can possibly be. He doesn't play the drums or practice because he has to, he plays the drums because he can't help it. He independently produces all his videos and records, sets up, edits, mixes, masters, performs in and uploads his own videos on YouTube. He used to record videos by borrowing cameras and lighting equipment when he started making videos. Nowadays (thanks to sponsorships) he has his own recording and lighting equipment. 

2. Travis Barker

Travis Barker is quickly becoming one of the more influential musicians on the Rock scene today. Travis began studying drums and taking lessons at the age of four. He studied with a jazz teacher and was exposed to many different styles of music. While in High School, Travis played in the jazz ensemble and marching band. He subsequently gained much experience performing at regional competitions and festivals. His senior year, Travis passed up drum corps tryouts for touring with a rock band. He gained more experience as a rock drummer in a few early bands such as Feeble, The Suicide Machines, and The Aquabats. In 1998, Travis replaced Blink 182's first drummer and came to the band’s rescue at one show by learning over twenty songs in just a few hours and performing with them later that evening. Travis quickly became a much respected and popular member of the band and solidified his position as the timekeeper with his professional attitude, rhythmic skills and talent.

3. Joey Jordison

currently member of the band slipknot.
His mask is a white japanese expressionless kabuki mask, now painted with black scars and fake Blood. He has long black hair with vivid red-steaks.
He's the most talkative member of the group
He is also the creator of the tribal S symbol for the band.
Joey is Known for being one of the fastest drummers in metal history.
He was one of the original members of Slipknot, and drummed for MFKR
Rip's off the arms and legs of his suit, because its easier to drum.
He's talkitive, diminutive, and just really down to earth.
He writes a lot of their songs, including Scissors.
He mixed the self titled album.

4. JanJan Mendoza



He is currently member of urbandub. They are from Cebu city. Urbandub is the first indie band who has released albums nationwide thru EMI's help. EMI also featured Urbandub with the unique and not to mention—heaviest compilation of Pinoy rock entitled FULL VOLUME with a remake of Sade’s No Ordinary Love. Urbandub is gaining more recognition around the nation like never before, and is garnering the attention of fans throughout Southeast Asia with a recent tour in Singapore.

5. Vic Mercado

He is one of the best drummer in the Philippines. he's a member of the band named bamboo. He is known for his unique taste of music in drums.