Kent Aberle

Gretsch Artist Since: 2014

Country: US

Band or Affiliations: Blackberry Smoke

Current Kit Setup:
US KIT : Gretsch USA Custom in Black/Gold Duco
Europe KIT: Gretsch USA Custom in Black Glass Sparkle Nitron
9x13 TT, 16x16 FT, 16x18 FT, 14x24 BD
6.5x14 USA Custom Black Copper snare
8x14 Ridgeland Snare.

Influences:
Definitely the great heavy rock drummers of the late 60’s and 70’s. Tony Allen. Matt Abts. Brit Turner.

We asked...Why Gretsch?:
"Gretsch is the only drum I ever played that I truly felt what I played throughout my body. They give back what you give them and their build is the best in the world. "

Advice to aspiring musicians?:
"Be you. Be trustworthy. Be kind and compassionate. Live with passion."

Bio:
Kent Aberle is the drummer for Blackberry Smoke.
Over the past two decades Kent has toured or recorded with acts James Hall and the Steady Wicked, Kristian Bush of Sugarland, Dark Water, Royal Thunder, The Swear, Darling Machine, Michael Malarkey, R.A.H. (Ross.Aberle.Hollifield), Michelle Malone and others.