Joel Amey

Gretsch Artist Since: 2018

Country: GB

Band or Affiliations: Wolf Alice

Current Kit Setup:
Gretsch Renown in Satin Ebony
18x22 BD, 8x12 TT, 16x16 FT
6.5x14” Brooklyn Chrome Over Hammered Brass Snare Drum

Influences:
Right now the drummers that excite me are Keith Moon, Matt Johnson, Chris Bear, Joey Castillo and Levon Helm.

We asked...Why Gretsch?:
"I brought my first Grestch drum kit in Brighton purely cause it was a gold sparkle wrap. Luckily it also sounded amazing and I've never looked back!“

Advice to aspiring musicians?:
"Keep it weird, the world needs more of it!"

Bio:
I only picked up drums for the first time when I joined Wolf Alice, so a little late by most peoples standards.

I still really don't classify myself as a drummer per say, but I do love giving everything a good whack. I've played drums on all the Wolf Alice records and we've been lucky enough to travel the world being able to play them live. Our first album, My Love Is Cool, saw us nominated and win Brit Awards, Grammys, NME, Ivor Novelo awards etc. We are currently touring our sophomore Visions Of A Life.