Elaine Bradley

Gretsch Artist Since: 2012

Country: US

Band or Affiliations: Neon Trees

Current Kit Setup:
USA Custom in Champagne Sparkle
22” BD, 14” FT (to the left), 12” RT, 16” FT
6.5”x14” chrome over brass Brooklyn snare,

Influences:
John Bonham, William Goldsmith, Patty Schemel

We asked...Why Gretsch?:
"I’ve long been a fan of Gretsch drums, and guitars for that matter. There are no “bad” Gretsch drums - there are good, better, different, more expensive Gretsch drums, but no bad ones. I respect that. I love the versatility of Gretsch. I like that the sets I have (USA Custom and Renown) can be tuned differently according to what I need for a song or a project. "

Advice to aspiring musicians?:
"Be honest with yourself about your talents, abilities, and priorities. Work on your weaknesses, play to your strengths. Don’t be afraid of failure, but be practical. "

Bio:
Elaine started banging on pots and pans as a young child. She wearied her parents with requests for a drumset until they finally gave in when she was 12. She played guitar in her band in high school, and continued to play the guitar until she got back behind the drums as a favor to a friend in 2004. She joined Neon Trees in 2007, and the rest is history.