Neal Daniels

Gretsch Artist Since: 2011

Country: US

Band or Affiliations: Matchbox Twenty, Liz Phair, Booker T Jones

Current Kit Setup:
Broadkaster in Piano White
16x22 BD, 8x12 TT, 16x16 TT, 16x18 TT

USA Custom in Piano Black
14x24 BD, 9x13 TT, 16x16 FT, 16x18 FT
6.5x14 USA Custom Phosphorus Bronze Snare Drum
5x14 USA Custom Phosphorus Bronze Snare Drum
6.5x14 USA Custom Bell Brass Snare Drum
6.5x14 USA Custom Solid Maple Snare Drum

Influences:
Jeff Porcaro, Al Jackson Jr., Tommy Lee, Lars Ulrich (only between the years 1984-1991), Steve Jordan & too many more to mention!

We asked...Why Gretsch?:
"I play Gretsch because they have zero gimmicks. They're solid, consistent, timeless and great-sounding drums that deliver in any musical context. "

Advice to aspiring musicians?:
"Being on time will get you more work than any flashy chop."

Bio:
Neal Daniels is currently touring with Matchbox Twenty, Liz Phair and Patty Smyth. Additional artists Neal has toured with include: Booker T Jones, LP, Matt Nathanson, Rachel Platten, Bea Miller, Post Malone, Dua Lipa & many others!