Gary

I've been playing the drums since the age of 7. That’s when I started formal lessons but, I actually got my first drums from my Grandmother when I was 3 years old. I guess this was the gift my grandmother left me and I thank her every day for it. I never really knew my grandmother. She passed away when I was still very young. I guess she knew I was destined to play the drums.

I've played with many fun cover bands here in the Trenton New Jersey area. Here are just a few (Slo-motion, Asylum Choir, Rockdapuss, The Beavers, D-Lux Band). I also played for 14 years in a wedding trio all around the Trenton / Levittown area. I've recently just hooked up with a very talented song writer named Jeff Palmer and I play with his band once a month. Last summer I was asked to do drum tracks for a thrash metal band located in the Trenton area named Horrifier. That CD will be released on May 31, 2010. I contributed 4 of the 8 songs on that project and I’m very proud of the quality and musicianship on that effort.
I also teach drums at a local music store here in the Trenton Area called "The Music Box". I really enjoy giving back. It's a great feeling seeing the inspiration in a students eyes when they learn something new. They really appreciate it.

My current drum kit consists of a vintage mid 70's Tama Imperialstar. This kit is still in outstanding condition.

I also use a new TAYE drums set 8X7, 10X8, 12X9Rack toms, 14X14 Floor tom and 22X18 Kick drum. I use a large Gibraltar RoadPro series drum rack and also play Zildjian, Sabian, and Paiste cymbals.

I enjoy all types of music. My main influences are: Jeff Porcaro, Simon Phillips, Jerry Gaskill, Tommy Igoe, John Bonham, Gregg Bissonette, Vinny Colaiuta to name just a few.