Sombrance

Kevin Reese
Drums

Instruments Played:
Drums

Gear:
Tama Granstar

Musical History:

I started playing the drums in January, 1992. The real drums, that is. Starting in 1990, I spent a couple of years saving money and playing air drums, teaching myself a lot about playing by hearing the sounds that come from each drum in cymbal in a basic drum set. People giggled at what I was doing, but it really helped when I finally landed my first set. I've never had any formal lessons, but only a few pointers and many observations made over the years. There's a ton that I can't do on the drums, and that's why I continue to enjoy playing. The opportunities to learn are always present in the band setting.

My first drum set was a used Remo. I replaced that in 1994 with the Tama Granstar set that I continue to play today. They sound great, especially through a p.a. system. I have to thank my parents for putting up with years of noise before I finally moved out. The piano and guitar lessons fizzled, but at least I settled on the drums.

Favorite Musicians:
I site two influences: My older neighbor playing his drums on those summer evenings when my brothers and I were playing ball in the street. The sound was very cool. Later, it was John Bonham in The Song Remains the Same. Again, a cool sound.