Ross Craib

Gretsch Artist Since: 2021

Country: GB

Band or Affiliations: dodie, Louis Dunford, Laufey, amilost

Current Kit Setup:
Broadkaster in Satin Azure Blue
22x14" BD, 12x8" TT, 16x16" FT, 18x18" FT
6.5x14" Aluminum Snare Drum

Influences:
Steve Jordan, Steve Gadd, Don Henley, Aaron Sterling, Mick Fleetwood, Dave Grohl, Travis Barker

We asked...Why Gretsch?:
"It’s always been Gretsch for me…from my first ever drum kit to now - they’ve always had a special place! From a musical point of view - that sound is just unbeatable! To now call myself a Gretsch artist is a dream come true!"

Advice to aspiring musicians?:
"There’s so much I wanted to share, so I decided to write a whole book about it called The Touring Musician’s Survival Guide!"

Bio:
Glasgow born Ross Craib is an international touring musician, accomplished drummer and songwriter; Based in London, he performs and writes with many different artists, across a range of genres. Over the years, he has worked in live, radio, TV and promotional campaigns with a host of homegrown and International artists.

Currently working for artist - dodie - Ross can be heard performing on her critically acclaimed debut album 'Build A Problem' (2021) which charted at Number 3 in the UK Official Album Chart and previously, her 2019 release, ‘Human EP’, which peaked at Number 5.

Ross's drumming features on 9 of the new tracks, including lead singles 'Cool Girl' & 'Hate Myself', both of which were broadcast as Annie Mac's Hottest Records in the World on BBC Radio 1; This is the 4th time dodie has been awarded such an accolade with Ross in the chair; 'Guiltless' and EP title track, 'Human' (with Brit Awards Winner - Tom Walker as a guest vocalist) also featured.

Performances on Late Night with Seth Meyers, The Graham Norton Show & Olympics Opening Ceremony feature among Ross’s live accolades, as well as sold out tours across the globe hitting landmark venues along the way.

Ross has also released his first book, titled ‘The Touring Musician's Survival Guide’, which aims to educate aspiring and existing musicians in how to become well-rounded touring professionals. It was released in January 2020 and available in all major bookstores.